How To Bet This Week in College Hoops: Arizona-Houston, Michigan-Duke, More

The college basketball season has just a few weeks left, and NCAA Tournament positioning matters now more than ever. 

With that, let’s take a look at the odds for the biggest games on the schedule this week (at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 18), as well as what to know about each matchup. And check back throughout the week, as the games draw nearer and the odds update.

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MONDAY, FEB. 16

No. 2 Houston 67, No. 6 Iowa State 70

Spread: Iowa State -2.5 (ISU covers)
O/U: 134.5 (Over hits)

What to know: The Cougars, now sitting at 23-3, received one first-place vote in this week’s AP Poll, but will likely drop after their latest loss. The Cyclones (23-3) were favored in this one, and covered by a half-point. Houston’s three losses on the year have come by a combined 10 points.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

No. 1 Michigan 91, No. 7 Purdue 80

Spread: Michigan -2.5 (Michigan covers)
O/U: 156.5 (Over hits)

What to know: Michigan (25-1) is the new No. 1 team in the country, receiving 60 first-place votes in the latest AP Poll. Its one loss this year came at home against Wisconsin back on Jan. 10 (91-88). Purdue (21-5) opened the year as the top team in the country, but already has five losses on the season — two on the road and three at home. Against ranked opponents, Michigan is now 5-1 ATS. 

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

No. 20 Arkansas @ No. 25 Alabama

Spread: Alabama -5.5
Moneyline: Alabama -205, Arkansas +170
O/U: 183.5

What to know: So far this season, Arkansas (19-6) is 4-3 overall and ATS on the road. Alabama (18-7) is 9-3 overall at home, but just 4-8 ATS. Both have struggled against ranked opponents, where Alabama is 2-5 and Arkansas is 4-4. Lastly, three of the Razorbacks’ last four games have gone Under, while three of the Crimson Tide’s last four games have gone Over.

No. 23 BYU @ No. 4 Arizona

Spread: Arizona -12.5
Moneyline: Arizona -950, BYU +625
O/U: 164.5

What to know: BYU is 2-4 ATS against ranked opponents and as the away team this season. The Wildcats are 6-2 ATS against ranked teams, but just 6-7-1 ATS at home this year. They are also 11-10-1 ATS as the favorite. In their last two games, Arizona lost to Kansas by four as a 3-point favorite, and lost to Texas Tech by three as a 9-point favorite. 

SATURDAY, FEB. 21

No. 4 Arizona @ No. 2 Houston

Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD

What to know: Arizona is 6-1 on the road this season and 6-2 against ranked teams. However, at home, the Cougars are 13-0 overall and 8-5 ATS.

No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke

Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD

What to know: Duke is 2-2 ATS in neutral site games this year, and 4-6 ATS against ranked opponents. The Wolverines are 3-1 ATS in neutral site games and 4-1 ATS against ranked opponents.

No. 6 Iowa State @ No. 23 BYU

Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD

What to know: All three of the Cyclones’ losses have come on the road this season, and they are 4-3 ATS away from home.