Virginia (-2.5) at Clemson
Winning on the road in the ACC is always a tough task, but that is what the Virignia Cavaliers will have to do this week in order to avoid a 2-3 start to conference play. I believe Virginia should win here because although this game is on the road, it will be an early afternoon game, lessening the home court advantage. The only factor here for Clemson could be the presentation of their championship football team before the game. Virginia is a good (maybe great?) team with a defense that will shut down Jaron Blossomgame and the Tigers.
Oklahoma State at #2 Kansas (-13.5)
Virtually nobody goes into the Phog and wins. Especially when that team has an 0-4 start to conference play and a first year head coach. I think Kansas should roll here, once again showing why they are the class of the Big 12 (Sorry Baylor).
Missouri at Arkansas (-14.5)
As painful as this is to say being from Missouri, the Mizzou Tigers are trash. This is one of the worst Power 5 basketball teams I have seen in awhile and the signs aren’t exactly looking up for them. The spread seems a little high for this game, but Mizzou is also bad enough that they could lose by 30. Regardless, Bud Walton Arena is a tough place to play.
#1 Baylor (+2) at #25 Kansas State
Here’s your classic case of the #1 team in the country being underdogs twice in a week, right? I know Baylor didn’t get it done against West Virginia the other night, but for this team to show they are a legitimate contender, a rebound win in Manahattan seems necessary.
Valparaiso (-5.5) at Cleveland State
This line seems the slightest bit off, and maybe Vegas knows something I don’t, but I’m willing to take the 13-4 Valparaiso Crusaders on the road against 5-12 Cleveland State. This seems like a sure bet, but I haven’t had the best luck with Horizon League games in the past. I think Alec Peters gets the dub though.