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. 17), 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
Spread: Michigan -2.5
Moneyline: Michigan -148, Purdue +124
O/U: 157.5
What to know: Michigan (24-1) 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 (21-4) opened the season as the top team in the country, but already has four losses on the season — two on the road and two at home. As the away favorite this season, the Wolverines are only 2-6 against the spread. However, against ranked opponents, Michigan is 4-1 ATS against ranked opponents. As an underdog, the Boilermakers are 2-0 ATS.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18
No. 20 Arkansas @ No. 25 Alabama
Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD
What to know: So far this season, Arkansas is 4-3 overall and ATS on the road. Alabama is 9-3 overall at home, but just 4-8 ATS.
Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD
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.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
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.
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.
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.
