College Basketball Best Bets Today: Odds, predictions and picks for Thursday, December 8th

There are only six games on the main board and a couple on added board for college basketball on Thursday. Most colleges and universities are going through finals this week and next. There are also three games in the Association and five games for ice hockey.

There are only six games on the main board and a couple on added board for college basketball on Thursday. Most colleges and universities are going through finals this week and next.

Iowa and Iowa State are playing a rivalry game on Thursday, December 8th. Iowa has played the tougher schedule to this point. The Cyclones have a better success rate against Top-100 teams than Iowa. Iowa turned the ball over 15 times in the loss to TCU.

Iowa State is going to play a game against Utah. The Utes came into the season with low expectations. They have won over Arizona and Washington State to open Pac-12 play. Jacksonville State has to go play in elevation against a defense that has not allowed more than .998 points per possession this season. Utah is second in eFG% defense and eighth in 2P% defence.