The week in college hoops rolls into hump day. Yesterday had a few right-sized plays, but they ended up being the wrong shape and the card went 1-2. Today comes with a short slate, but there are still numbers to be found. These short slates have been some of our best of the season, and a great day to build an Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry. We’ve found a few angles that you’ll want to play today.
Keep in mind that playing all three legs of our plays in Underdog Fantasy could win you 6X your money on a single entry. Let’s dig into tonight’s plays and remember to let it ride!
Underdog Fantasy College Basketball Picks December 18
Matthew Dewoskin Underdog Fantasy College Basketball Pick Em Record (Est 11/4/2024)
All Pick Em Selections: 65-51-2
Perfect 3-0 Pick Em Entries: 8-31
Vladislav Goldin Higher Than 20.5 Points+Rebounds
The Michigan Wolverines get the Oklahoma Sooners in the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, NC. Oklahoma allows opponents to shoot 52.6% on two-point shots. They also allow opponents to grab 33.5 rebounds per game.
You know who is really good at making two-point shots and grabbing boards? Vladislav Goldin! Goldin comes into this one averaging 12.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, but he’s gone higher than 20.5 points and rebounds in four straight. Those games? Against Arkansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Xavier.
Big Vlad is going to eat in a tasty match up against the Sooners. Make sure you go higher on his points and rebounds total in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry.
Roddy Gayle, Jr. Higher Than 5.5 Assists+Rebounds
This is more of a player trend and game tempo play than a great spot for Gayle. This game should go a quick pace, and that often means opportunities for guards to pick up assists and boards.
Gayle comes into this game averaging 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. He’s also been slightly more productive away from Ann Arbor this year. Gayle has gone higher than 5.5 rebounds and assists in seven out of 10 games this year so the trend is on our side.
Gayle has averaged 31.3 minutes per game when on the road this year, so he should get more than enough time on the floor to fill up the stat sheet.
Isaac McKneely Higher Than 0.5 Steals
Virginia guard Isaac McKneely has picked up at least one steal in seven out of 10 games played this year. He’s also averaging 1.6 steals per game at home. McKneely also averages 32.8 minutes per game at home. He has the ability and the workload to go higher here.
The Memphis allows opponents to snag 6.8 steals per game. That’s 185th in the nation. The Tigers aren’t super sloppy, but given the way Virginia plays, the home spot, and the player profile, this play fits into the card. Look to go higher on McKneely steals in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry.
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