fbpx

NCAA College Basketball Betting Analysis for February 28th

EMAILED ON February 28, 2022

NCAA College Basketball Betting Analysis for February 28th

7:00 p.m. ET: Syracuse Orange (15-14) at North Carolina Tar Heels (21-8)

Spread: UNC -8
Total: 156

North Carolina takes on the Syracuse Orange after Armando Bacot scored 28 points in North Carolina’s 84-74 win against the NC State Wolf Pack. The Orange are 9-9 against ACC opponents. The Tar Heels have gone 14-2 in home games. North Carolina is third in the ACC scoring 77.5 points while shooting 45.7% from the field. Syracuse has lost 3 of their last 5 games and 7 of their last 9 road games. On the road, the Orange are scoring less than 70 points per game while making less than 40% of their shots. The Tar Heels have won 4 of their last 5 games while holding opponents under 70 points per game. According to KenPom, the Tar Heels have the 22nd most efficient offense and the 21st most efficient defense. This is a matchup of two teams heading in opposite directions and Syracuse is about done for the season. UNC should dominate the glass to win the rebounding battle in this game for extra 2nd chance buckets. The home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.


9:00 p.m. ET: Kansas State Wildcats (14-14) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-7)

Spread: Texas Tech -12.5
Total: 133.5

Kansas State Wildcats visit the #9 Texas Tech Red Raiders after Nijel Pack scored 32 points in Kansas State’s 74-73 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. The Wildcats are 6-10 in Big 12 play. Kansas State ranks third in the Big 12 shooting 34.4% from 3-point range. The Red Raiders are 17-0 in home games. Texas Tech is third in the Big 12 scoring 73.4 points while shooting 47.0% from the field. These teams square off for the 2nd time this season in Big 12 play after the Wildcats won the first matchup 62-51 on Jan. 15. Pack scored 14 points to help lead the Wildcats to the win. Kansas State will be fighting for its postseason life, while Texas Tech will be on a final push for a share of its second Big 12 regular-season championship in four years and a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Red Raiders also will have revenge on their minds after losing on the road to Kansas State early this season. Texas Tech doesn’t lose at home. The Red Raiders are 5-7 on the road, but the team takes things up a notch at United Supermarkets going 17-0. The Red Raiders have covered in every game following a straight-up loss this season.


9:00 p.m. ET: Baylor Bears (24-5) at Texas Longhorns (21-8)

Spread: Baylor -1.5
Total: 135.5

The #20 Texas Longhorns hosts the #10 Baylor Bears after Timmy Allen scored 26 points in Texas’ 82-81 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Longhorns are 16-2 on their home court and the Bears have gone 12-4 against Big 12 opponents. These teams meet for the 2nd time in conference play this season after the Bears won 80-63 in the first matchup on Feb. 12. Adam Flagler led the Bears with 20 points, and Andrew Jones led the Longhorns with 11 points. The game has huge implications for the regular-season Big 12 race and seeding both in the conference and NCAA tournaments. This game opened at a pick’em but sharp money has pushed the Bears from a pick’em to a 1.5-point road favorite. Baylor has the edge on offense, shooting, and rebounding in this game. When two ranked teams face-off, the favorite is 43-30 ATS (59%) this season. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings and the road team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

NCAA College Basketball Betting Analysis for February 28th
Scroll to top

Want FREE Picks Every Day?

Sports Betting  tips, tools, & strategies delivered daily. 

15856