CBB odds and picks: Best bets for college basketball Feb. 24
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Saturday’s college basketball slate is jam-packed with action, including marquee matchups like Houston vs. Baylor and Kansas vs. Texas odds. We’ve compiled our favorite CBB picks, previews and predictions below.
Feb. 24 college basketball odds, picks and best bets: Baylor vs. Houston picks & more for Saturday
Baylor vs. Houston odds, preview and pick: Baylor +2.5 -105 or better
The 23-3 Houston Cougars hit the road to take on the 19-7 Baylor Bears on Saturday at noon ET. The Cougars come in as a slim -2.5 favorite. For a complete analysis, along with best bets, check out our Baylor vs. Houston picks here.
Duke vs. Wake Forest odds, preview and pick: Wake Forest -1.5, +100 or better
Duke sits first in the ACC with a 21-5 record. They’ll visit the 17-9 Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. The Blue Devils won the previous matchup on Feb. 12, 77-69.
Read our Duke vs. Wake forest picks and analysis here.
Illinois vs Iowa odds, preview and pick: Iowa +9.5, -110 or better
Iowa travels to Illinois to take on a Fighting Illini team that has a sparkling 13-2 record at home. The Hawkeyes have won two straight, improving their overall record to 16-11. The game takes place at State Farm Center at 2 p.m. ET.
Washington vs. Arizona odds, preview, and pick: Arizona -13, -110 or better
The Arizona Wildcats host the Washington Huskies in a Pac-12 showdown on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are 13-1 at home this season and will face a Huskies team that is 7-9 in Pac-12 competition.
Kansas vs. Texas odds, preview, and pick: Kansas -7.5, -110 or better
The ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks play host to the 17-9 Texas Longhorns at Allen Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. These two teams last met almost a year ago, with the Longhorns prevailing 76-56. However, Kansas enters this one favored by a touchdown.
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