Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB betting for Monday and the conference tournaments. The guys also give out best bets.
Summary of "CBB Conference Tournament Monday & More!!"
Introduction (0:14 - 1:31)
Speakers: Griffin Warner (Host), Big East Ben (Guest).
Overview: Discussing dark horse candidates for college basketball conference tournaments.
Podcast Record: 27-21 (56.25%)—profitable season.
ACC Tournament (1:33 - 6:06)
Favorites: Duke (-350), Louisville (+550), Clemson (+575), Wake Forest (75-1).
Analysis:
Clemson is a dark horse, having beaten Duke before.
NC State (last year’s winner) didn’t qualify.
Concerns: Clemson faces Duke early, making their path tough.
Big East Tournament (6:07 - 13:37)
Favorites: Connecticut, Marquette, Creighton (4-1), St. John’s (+140), Xavier (+700).
Analysis:
Marquette struggling; Cam Jones performed well but missed clutch free throws.
Xavier (7-game win streak) picked as a dark horse to win the tournament.
Big Ten Tournament (13:38 - 19:42)
Favorites: Michigan State (+250), Maryland (+425), Purdue (6.5-1), Michigan (10-1).
Analysis:
Indiana (50-1) is a strong sleeper pick.
Purdue has the easiest path but offers low value.
UCLA (6-1) is preferred over higher-seeded teams.
Big 12 Tournament (19:43 - 26:26)
Favorites: Houston (-105), Texas Tech (+350), Arizona (+800), BYU (+1100).
Analysis:
Kansas (10-1) is dismissed as a contender.
BYU (11-1) and Arizona (8-1) offer value picks due to favorable bracket placement.
Xavier (7-1) is highlighted as a strong pick.
SEC Tournament (26:27 - 30:56)
Favorites: Auburn (+160), Florida (+240), Alabama (+425), Tennessee (+525), Missouri (+2000).
Analysis:
Florida (+240) is Big East Ben’s best bet.
Missouri (20-1) is a dark horse but has a difficult road.
Tennessee (5.25-1) picked as a sleeper due to their strong defense.
Smaller Conference Tournaments (31:02 - 35:14)
Quick Picks:
WCC: St. Mary's (+125).
America East: Bryant.
Mountain West: Colorado State / Utah State.
ivy League: Cornell.
Big West: UC Irvine.
Conference USA: Kennesaw State.
WAC: Seattle.
Final Best Bets (35:15 - 37:12)
Big East Ben: Xavier (+700) – Hottest team, strong form.
Griffin Warner: Arizona (+800) – Favorable bracket path.
Podcast Record: 27-21 (56.25%).
Key Takeaways
🎯 Clemson (ACC) & Xavier (Big East) are strong dark horse picks.
🏀 Michigan State is not a recommended bet in the Big Ten, but Indiana (50-1) has value.
🔥 Arizona (8-1) in the Big 12 is a great long-shot pick.
🎲 Missouri (20-1) & Tennessee (5.25-1) are SEC sleeper picks.
📈 The hosts are aligned in favoring teams with strong form and favorable bracket paths.
📈 Hosts favor teams with strong form & easier bracket paths.
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