Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB betting for Tuesday. The guys also give out best bets.

Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast (Feb 11, 2025) – Summary

Hosts: Griffin Warner & Big East Ben

Betting Record: 22-11 (67%)

Best Bets:

• Ben: Creighton -2.5
• Warner: UCLA vs. Illinois Under 150

• Kentucky +2.5 at home after winning at Tennessee.
• Lamont Butler (Tennessee) returned, 25 min, 8 pts.
• Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky) game-time decision (out since Dec 7).
• Ben bets Over 149.5, citing Kentucky’s 41% 3PT shooting (best in SEC).
• Warner takes Kentucky +2.5, expecting home momentum.

• Purdue (1st in Big Ten, 7th KenPom), forces most turnovers in Big Ten (22%).
• Michigan elite inside (5th in 2PT%) but had 22 turnovers vs. Purdue.
• Ben bets Michigan -2, believing their bigs will dominate Purdue’s weak defense.
• Warner skeptical of Purdue’s defense, noting Big Ten’s 24-year title drought.

• Alabama -3 at Texas, total 165.5.
• Alabama handled Arkansas; Texas inconsistent at home.
• Ben bets Over 165.5, citing both teams' high 3PT attempt rates.
• Warner bets Under 165.5, doubting Texas’s scoring ability.

• Illinois inconsistent, 28% 3PT in Big Ten (18th out of 14 teams).
• UCLA strong defensively, prefers slow pace.
• Ben & Warner both bet Under 150, predicting a low-scoring, defensive battle.

• Creighton -3 at home, UConn struggles there.
• UConn had 25 turnovers vs. Marquette, turnover issues persist.
• Ben bets Creighton -2.5, citing Creighton’s strong home form.
• Warner agrees, seeing UConn as overvalued due to past success.

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• Funny casino story: A player doubled on Ace-King against a 6 and won.
• Next Episode: March Madness preview & more betting picks.
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