Best Bets - 2/18/2025

Good Morning!

We had a great day of betting yesterday! Our bets went 3-0 and we cashed each of them comfortably!

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Yesterday’s Recap

W - Duke -13.5 - Free Bet of the day - Duke dominated from start to finish yesterday. Leading by nearly 30 points in segments of the game. As our A.I. predicted, Virginia just did not have the fire power to stick around in this one.

W - Northern Iowa +1.5 - Premium Subscriber Bet - UNI not only covered but got a comfortable victory in this one.

W - Lamar +1.5 - Premium Subscriber Bet - Lamar also won out right in this matchup to give us a comfortable night of betting.

Free Bet of the Day

Kansas +2.5 (@ BYU)

What Does A.I. Say About This Matchup?

This matchup between Kansas and BYU presents an interesting clash, with both teams performing well but showing different strengths. Let's break down the key factors for betting:

1. Point Spread: BYU -2.5

  • Home-Court Advantage: BYU has been excellent at home, with a 12-2 record. This is a significant factor, especially when facing a team like Kansas, which has been inconsistent lately (5-5 in their last 10 games).

  • Offensive Comparison: BYU has a slight edge in field goal percentage, shooting 48% compared to Kansas 47.5%. However, BYU is more potent from beyond the arc, making 10.4 3-pointers per game, which could be a challenge for Kansas, which allows 7.1 made 3-pointers per game.

  • Defensive Comparison: Kansas has a strong defense, giving up just 66.6 points per game and holding opponents to 38.6% shooting. BYU, while solid, has allowed 72.8 points per game over the last 10, which is slightly worse than Kansas.

  • Key Players: Hunter Dickinson (17.4 PPG) is the focal point of Kansas’ offense, and his scoring ability could be a major factor against BYU’s defense. BYU’s Richie Saunders (15.0 PPG) and Egor Demin (10.9 PPG) will need to contribute heavily, especially against Kansas' strong defense.

Bet Recommendation: Kansas +2.5. While BYU has been strong at home, Kansas has the defensive edge, and Hunter Dickinson’s presence in the paint should help Kansas keep it close. The extra 2.5 points for Kansas makes them a solid pick to cover the spread.

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