Picks for Best Games on Sunday, November 18th
Today is the going to be a very fun one in College Basketball as we will get multiple early-season tournament championship games, as well as other fun games. Here are my predictions for each of the biggest games taking place today.
Providence vs. Michigan
1:30 PM ET on ESPN
Line: Michigan-7.5
Pick: Michigan
Against the Spread: Michigan
Final Score Prediction: Michigan 78 Providence 56
Game Outlook: Michigan has had a great week so far, they should cap it off with a Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off Championship title by beating Purdue handily.
Alabama vs. Wichita State
1:30 PM ET on ESPNU
Line: Alabama -3.5
Pick: Alabama
Against the Spread: No pick
Final Score Prediction: Alabama 78 Wichita State 74
Game Outlook: This game is between two teams who could give you anything on any day, who knows who shows up in this one, I’d just stay away from this one.
Indiana at Arkansas
3:30 PM ET on ESPN
Line: Indiana -3.5
Pick: Indiana
Against the Spread: Indiana
Final Score Prediction: Indiana 79 Arkansas 71
Game Outlook: Indiana is coming off a big win against Marquette, I think they come into Arkansas and pick up a big road win.
St. Joseph’s vs. West Virginia
4 PM ET on ESPNU
Line: West Virginia -7.5
Pick: West Virginia
Against the Spread: No pick
Final Score Prediction: West Virginia 73 St. Joseph’s 66
Game Outlook: I have no idea how this game turns out but I am pretty sure West Virginia will win, there are just a lot of points to give in this game.
Northeastern vs. Davidson
6 PM ET on ESPNU
Line: Davidson -1
Pick: Northeastern
Against the Spread: Northeastern
Final Score Prediction: Northeastern 71 Davidson 66
Game Outlook: This game should be a close game, as both teams are pretty good, I just think Northeastern will make the plays needed to win this game.
UCF vs. Western Kentucky
6:30 PM ET on ESPN2
Line: UCF -1
Pick: Western Kentucky
Against the Spread: Western Kentucky
Final Score Prediction: Western Kentucky 74 UCF 70
Game Outlook: This should be a great Championship level game, I think it will be close throughout, I just will trust Rick Stansbury and the Hilltoppers to win this one.
Virginia Tech vs. Purdue
8:30 PM ET on ESPN2
Line: Purdue -1.5
Pick: Purdue
Against the Spread: Purdue
Final Score Prediction: Purdue 81 Virginia Tech 76
Game Outlook: This is going to be a great game between two really good teams, I think Carsen Edwards will take over and help the Boilermakers win this game
Minnesota vs. Texas A&M
10:30 PM ET on ESPN2
Line: Minnesota -5
Pick: Minnesota
Against the Spread: Minnesota
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota 79 Texas A&M 65
Game Outlook: Texas A&M isn’t very good, while Minnesota is still an unknown team. I think the Gophers win this one.
Yesterday’s results against the spread: 3-1
Yesterday I went 3-1, with my lone loss coming when Villanova lost at home to Furman
Season results against the spread: 36-26