FEAST WEEK - College Basketball Picks November 21st, 2023

I will never in my life complain about going 2-1. We are back to .500 on the season with an 8-8 record overall. Let’s cook up some winners tonight.

La Salle vs. Duke (Duke -25.5 O/U 143.5)

I know what you’re thinking “of course he picks another Duke game. Yep he’s just gonna pick Duke again.” If I had to lean a side I would honestly take La Salle but I don’t feel comfortable betting against Duke at all this season.

This is a props game. Sportsbooks have taken down all Kyle Filipowski props so his stance is unknown as he was slightly banged up against Bucknell. It’s likely we see a cautious approach from Jon Scheyer if Filipowski is not 100%. 

If Filipowski is not 100% tonight, we are going to see Mark Mitchell crashing the boards tonight which is why I’m taking Mark Mitchell over 5.5 boards tonight. 

In this game, I will also be taking Jeremy Roach over 1.5 3’s. The number feels too low against a team that ranks 223rd in the country in opponent three-point percentage. I will also ride Tyrese Proctor over 4.5 assists.

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Tennessee vs. Purdue (Purdue -3.5 O/U 134)

To prove I am not anti-Dylan, I will not be taking Purdue in this game. Once again, it’s a props pick. Give me Braden Smith over 4.5 assists in this game. 

I understand why the number is lower than usual, Tennessee will try to make this a rock a fight. Smith has had six or more assists in every game this season and I see the trend continuing even against a stellar defense like Tennessee. 

Marquette vs. Kansas (Kansas -4.5 O/U 157.5)

I will not be taking Kansas in this game.  I lean Kansas in the game, solely due to Marquette shooting 62% from the line this season while Kansas is shooting 77%. To prove once again that I am not anti-Dylan. Once again, it’s another assist prop. The pick is Dajuan Harris over 6.5 assists against Marquette tonight. I lean Kansas in the game, solely due to Marquette shooting 62% from the line this season while Kansas is shooting 77%. But, to 

Harris has had seven or more assists in every game he’s played outside of the Manhattan game where he only played 25 min compared to his usual 35+ in the last two games. 

Let’s go ahead and win all of our bets tonight
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OVERALL RECORD: 8-8

Picks:

Mark Mitchell over 5.5 boards +120

Jeremy Roach over 1.5 3’s +160

Tyrese Proctor over 4.5 assists -135

Braden Smith over 4.5 assists -125

Dajaun Harris over 6.5 assists +100

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