Three college basketball games are way off from PRO Projections for New Year’s Eve.
After submitting our lines for 12/31, a couple matchups at 4 p.m. ET and another at 10 p.m. are worth a bet against the spread.
Our premium predictions for Tuesday focus on these three games:
- Arizona State vs. BYU
- UAB vs. North Texas
- Nevada vs. Utah State
Picks are graded A-, B+ and B from our expert projections.
College Basketball Picks: Data-Driven Predictions for 12/31
Arizona State vs. BYU Spread Pick
Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devils take on the BYU Cougars as big underdogs.
BYU, which beat ASU by 28 last year as a 10-point favorite, is also laying 10 points on New Year’s Eve.
Action PRO models suggest a pick on the Arizona State Sun Devils to cover the spread.
The PRO line for Arizona State vs. BYU is about 3 points off consensus, as we marked ASU closer to +7. It’s a B+ grade on the Sun Devils.
PRO Projections Pick: Arizona State to Cover
UAB vs. North Texas Spread Pick
In a low-profile clash between UAB and North Texas, PRO Projections side with the favorite in a big way.
North Texas is -6, but our line shades far more toward the chalk, with a PRO line of North Texas -9.5, good for an A- bet.
The Mean Green defense has played lights out lately, allowing an average of 50.6 points per game the last three.
PRO Projections Pick: North Texas to Cover
Utah State vs. Nevada Spread Pick
Finally, expert hoops data predicts a close game between Utah State and Nevada.
Nevada is laying 3.5 points at home, but our fair spread is more like Nevada -1.5.
It’s a B-grade selection on the Utah State Aggies to cover.
PRO Projections Pick: Utah State to Cover
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