CBB Wednesday Preview + Best Bets !!

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college basketball betting. The guys cover the days biggest games and give out best bets.

Condensed Summary of CBB POD 2/25/25: College Basketball Podcast

Introduction (0:15 - 2:04)

Griffin Warner kicks off the episode, touting the podcast’s 23-17 (58%) best bet record and plugging a Pregame.com promo code. He previews five key games and a sleeper team segment, reflecting on recent losses like Texas A&M’s home woes and Nevada’s injuries: "It’s hard to know what’s going to happen on the injury front."

Season Reflection (2:05 - 3:00)

Co-host Big East Ben is pumped for conference tournaments: "I’m ready for the conference tournaments to start." Warner picks the American conference for his dark horse, joking, "I only pick the most patriotic of all leagues."

Maryland vs. Michigan State Preview (3:01 - 10:04)

Big East Ben lauds Michigan State’s 3-0 run against tough foes: "Michigan State’s tough to fade now." Warner flags Michigan’s thin frontcourt. Ben touts Maryland’s 8-1 surge—"Probably the hottest team in the Big Ten"—and 10-4 ATS home mark, picking Maryland -3.5. Warner agrees, citing coaching pedigree.

Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M Preview (10:06 - 14:03)

Ben rues missing Vanderbilt’s upset over Ole Miss but backs Texas A&M, highlighting their #1 offensive rebounding (42%) vs. Vanderbilt’s 134th rank. Warner likes Vanderbilt’s road grit and Texas A&M’s defensive lapses, taking +7.5.

Ole Miss vs. Auburn Preview (14:04 - 22:01)

Warner reminisces about Marshall Henderson’s flair. Ben picks Ole Miss +12.5, noting Auburn’s recent ATS struggles: "Auburn thinks they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread." Warner opts for over 153.5, citing Ole Miss’s fight.

Texas vs. Arkansas Preview (22:03 - 24:35)

Ben mocks Caleb Grill’s wild shots: "All Caleb Grill does is shoot up horrible threes." He picks under 148, pointing to both teams’ two-point reliance and Arkansas’s 20th-ranked defense. Warner concurs, seeing bubble tension keeping scores low.

Utah State vs. Boise State Preview (24:36 - 30:18)

Ben notes Craig Smith’s midseason exit as a blow to Utah State. He picks Boise State -3.5, citing their 9-3 ATS home record and rebounding edge (2nd defensively). Warner agrees, nodding to Mountain West home strength.

Dark Horse Segment: American Conference (30:21 - 32:33)

Warner taps Wichita State, riding a six-game win streak: "They’re winners of six in a row... pretty good chance they’re in the middle of the pack." Ben picks UAB, praising their form and coach Andy Kennedy’s savvy.

Best Bets Segment (32:33 - 36:32)

Ben selects Oregon State -2.5, touting their 14-2 ATS home record: "That’s 88%." Warner takes Oklahoma +2, skeptical of Kentucky’s road shooting: "Kentucky’s one of those teams that goes on the road, shoots a lot of threes."

Closing Remarks (36:33 - 36:34)

Ben wraps up, urging listeners to follow on social media and teasing Friday’s show.

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