College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds & Predictions for Sunday, December 15

The top college basketball betting plays for Sunday, December 15 are profiled by Eric Timm, who digs deep into the mid-majors, in addition to a Big Ten selection.
College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds & Predictions for Sunday, December 15
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Monday's thin slate proved to be a challenge as it resulted in a tough 1-2 day. Today's schedule has some under-the-radar gems that I'm excited to highlight. Let's go hunting for a 3-0 Sunday!

North Dakota State Bison vs Western Michigan Broncos

Out of the Summit League, NDSU is off to a solid start this season. Winners of six straight, the Bison recently went to No. 74 Butler and won outright. NDSU has not lost to a team outside the KenPom top-250 and at No. 266, W. Michigan is the lowest rated team it has faced at home. On the other end of the spectrum, the Broncos have yet to beat a team inside the top-200 with quite a few losses to teams outside of that. The Bison should extend their 7-1 ATS run today. 


College Basketball Best Bet: North Dakota State -8.5 (@ DraftKings)

Presbyterian Blue Hose at Miami Hurricanes

What is going on in Miami? I love Jim Larranaga, and his career speaks for itself, but it seems that he might be reaching the end of his run. The Canes have lost seven straight, a run that includes a dreadful home loss to No. 288 Charleston Southern. Presbyterian comes in at No. 235 and has experience playing a Power 5 team on the road after playing NC State to a nine-point game in November. Miami is in desperate need of a win -- ANY win, and this is just too many points to expect a struggling team to cover. 


College Basketball Best Bet: Presbyterian +19.5 (@ DraftKings) 

Northwestern Wildcats vs Georgia Tech Yellowjackets

This is a neutral site game being played in Milwaukee. Chris Collins has built a tough and solid program at Northwestern. The Cats' three losses have come by a total of eight points and all of them against top-100 competition. Tech's 4-5 record is actually worse than it appears as those four wins have all come against teams outside the KenPom top-250 with lopsided losses to No. 23 Cincy (by 23) and No. 37 Oklahoma (by 15). At No. 56, Northwestern isn't as highly rated as those teams, but its 7-3 ATS run away from home tells me there is still good value at this number. 


College Basketball Best Bet: Northwestern -6.5 (@ FanDuel)

 

Sunday College Basketball Best Bets:

Here's a recap of my best college basketball bets for Sunday, November 15:

  • N. Dakota State -8.5 (@ DraftKings)
  • Presbyterian +19.5 (@ DraftKings)
  • Northwestern -6.5 (@ FanDuel)

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eric is celebrating his 22nd season as a featured handicapper with Nelly's Sportsline! He specializes in the NFL, College Football, College Basketball, and MLB. His positive demeanor coupled with a steady and measured approach has helped his clients attain both short and long-term success, making him one of the most respected handicappers in the Midwest.
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