College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds, & Predictions for Sunday, December 21

The top college basketball betting picks for Sunday, December 21 are discussed, highlighted by three under-the-radar mid-major selections.
College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds, & Predictions for Sunday, December 21
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The Timm Family Christmas awaits, so I'll keep the intro short and sweet. The stocking are hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that more wins soon will be there. Now Xavier, now Hofstra, now Rider and Furman; on Kansas, on Georgia, on Bradley and Towson! Merry Christmas to all!

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Quinnipiac Bobcats at Hofstra Pride

This is a fascinating game between two teams with very similar resumes. The Mighty Quinn is undefeated against teams outside the KenPom top-100, with impressive wins at No. 110 Pitt and No. 166 Iona. Hoftra is undefeated at home and has also logged a win at Pitt. I have no idea who wins this game, but I do think it will be close, and this is too many points to be giving one side. 

College Basketball Best Bet: Quinnipiac +6.5 (universal)

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Murray State Racers at Valparaiso Beacons

Once again, Murray State is a strong mid-major team with impressive wins and close losses. The Racers have destroyed teams outside the KenPom top-200 and Valpo has struggled when stepping up in competition. I don't see this one being particularly close. 

College Basketball Best Bet: Murray State -4.5 (@ BetMGM)

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UMBC Retrievers at South Florida Bulls

UMBC is no stranger to top-100 road games and staying competitive in them. The Retrievers lost by six at No. 65 Dayton in early-November and lost by nine at No. 99 Georgetown in early-December. USF is a good team that can score points in bunches, but the Bulls are coming off an emotional and highly focused teacher/student game at Alabama and could have a bit of a hangover here. 

College Basketball Best Bet: UMBC +22.5 (@ BetMGM)

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Sunday College Basketball Best Bets:

Here's a recap of my best college basketball bets for Sunday, December 21:

  • Quinnipiac +6.5 (universal)
  • Murray State -4.5 (@ BetMGM)
  • UMBC +22.5 (@ BetMGM)

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.

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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