Making college basketball picks and parlays can be a great option, especially if you are looking for a big win. A pretty big game schedule is set to take place on December 14, giving you more opportunities.
The NCAAB schedule always provides excitement and drama, and a few games stand out. Here are the best two games to look at when putting together a college basketball parlay.
UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins
A pair of 8-2 teams are set to meet up in College Park, Maryland, on Wednesday night when the Maryland Terrapins host the UCLA Bruins. Both teams are ranked in the Top 25, and this could be a potential NCAA Tournament preview.
The NCAAB odds for this game have the Maryland Terrapins as slim 1.5-point betting favorites at home over the UCLA Bruins. Keep this in mind when making a college basketball parlay for NCAA basketball games today.
UCLA Bruins
UCLA will be one of the teams expected to be at the top of the college basketball standings at the end of the year.
The Bruins got off to a slow start this season, but they have won five straight games to get back to 8-2.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads the team with 17.4 points per game, and he is the player taking all of the big shots for the Bruins.
Tyger Campbell is also terrific on offense, as he has dished out nearly five assists per game. UCLA is comfortable playing fast, and they will try to get this game into the 70s to pick up a win.
Maryland Terrapins
After an 8-0 start to the regular season; the Terrapins have now lost two straight to drop down to 8-2 on the year. The Terrapins are one of the most improved NCAA basketball teams, but there is still room to improve.
Maryland has averaged just 60 points over the last two games, and they are going to struggle to score in this game. The Terrapins have to find a way to slow down the pace if they want to keep up with UCLA.
NCAAB Pick: UCLA (+105)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisville Cardinals
In-state rivals meet up in Kentucky as the Louisville Cardinals host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in what should be an interesting game.
One quick look at the records and standings for each team shows you this version of the matchup will look much different than in years past.
The NCAAB odds for this game have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 7.5-point betting favorites over the Louisville Cardinals.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky comes into this game having won five straight, and they are now 8-1 overall.
The Mountaineers have faced a pretty difficult schedule up to this point as well, but facing the Cardinals on the road in Louisville will be a tall task.
The Mountaineers are led in scoring by Davion McKnight, who has scored 14.3 points per game this season.
Western Kentucky is a team that can score the basketball, but they must also find a way to get some stops in this one. This college basketball matchup has no significant names on the injury report.
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville comes into Wednesday night still looking for their first win of the season. The Cardinals haven’t even been competitive in most games this season, as nearly 18 points per game are outscoring them.
The Cardinals are scoring just 57 points per game and allowing over 74 points per night. Louisville is a program with a strong basketball tradition, and they must find a way to get things turned around in a hurry.
All it takes is one win to get the Cardinals going, and Louisville should at least be competitive in this one, despite not having the best college basketball players on the court.
NCAAB Pick: Louisville +7.5 (-110)
Parlay Pick
There are more than just two games that you can look at betting on December 14, but two games stand out when putting together a college basketball parlay.
Bet on the UCLA Bruins to win on the road and for the Louisville Cardinals to keep their game close against Western Kentucky.
NCAAB Parlay Pick: Two-legged Parlay (+291)
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