College Basketball 12/4

Illinois got it done yesterday and using the same logic I have a 5 star college basketball side.

5 Star Pick

Northwestern -2.5 vs Baylor

If you look at the top 25 NCAA basketball rankings, Baylor is in the top 10 and undefeated. They are on the road against the Northwestern Wildcats who are undefeated as well but nowhere to be found in the rankings.

One might think that Baylor would be a big favorite but at least favored. However Baylor is the underdog in this one and the Wildcats are the favorite. So if you believe the pollsters are right then you can take Baylor but I am going with the Vegas oddsmakers and taking the Wildcats.

At home, the Wildcats have had good success against good teams. They are able to control the tempo and for whatever reason consistently keep teams off balance. I like this to hold true again and for the Wildcats to frustrate Baylor in a so called "upset".

Some other picks:

Leans:

Wichita St -2 vs UNLV

Same thinking as above however Wichita St has not stepped up this year so I am not quite as confident but do think they will get it done.

Creighton -8 vs Nebraska

Nice opportunity for the small school to beat up their in state rival in front of a rabid home crowd.