College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds, & Predictions for Monday, December 29

The top college basketball betting picks for Monday, December 29 are discussed, including why a pesky mid-major will cover the spread against a Top 10 ranked team.
College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds, & Predictions for Monday, December 29
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We made it! The Christmas season is over and college hoops announces its rebirth loudly today. Conference action starts for many today and the schedule is deep, so let's keep up the winning ways and dive right in. 

Top College Basketball Best Bets for Today

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Robert Morris Colonials vs Northern Kentucky Norse

Many of the things I look for line up well in this one. Robert Morris is undefeated at home with convincing wins over teams rated higher than NKU and the Colonials are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 at home. The Norse have yet to record a Top 200 win on KenPom and I don't see them getting their first one tonight.  

College Basketball Best Bet: Robert Morris -2.5 (@ DraftKings)

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Iona Gaels at Mount Saint Mary's Mountaineers

At KenPom No. 302, MSM is one of the worst teams Iona has faced. The Gaels have easily handled other teams outside of Top 300 while the Mount has been hammered by better teams. Cementing this selection is Iona's 9-1 ATS mark in their last 10 road games. 

College Basketball Best Bet: Iona -4.5 (@ BetMGM)

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MTSU Blue Raiders at Houston Cougars

MTSU deserves more respect than this line gives. The Blue Raiders are 0-4 against Top 100 teams this season, but they have been competitive in each, with their worst loss coming by 25 at No. 1 Michigan. Houston handles teams in the KenPom 100s, but doesn't blow them out by huge margins. MTSU is a quality opponent and should hang tough in this one. 

College Basketball Best Bet: Middle Tennessee +27.5 (@ Bet365)

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Monday College Basketball Best Bets:

Here's a recap of my best college basketball bets for Monday, December 29:

  • Robert Morris -2.5 (@ DraftKings)
  • Iona -4.5 (@ BetMGM)
  • Middle Tennessee +27.5 (@ Bet365)

For up-to-date information on the latest college basketball betting odds and props from multiple sources, check out the college basketball odds page on RotoWire.

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