Today’s NFL slate is looking a little shorter than usual. That means you’ll have time to put together an Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry for today’s games. Just dedicate one of your TV’s to college hoops and keep an eye on your plays. The good news is that you don’t have to research. We’ve crunched the numbers and found three plays that you’ll want to use in your entry for December 29.
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 29
Matthew Dewoskin Underdog Fantasy College Basketball Pick Em Record (Est 11/4/2024)
All Pick Em Selections: 75-61-2
Perfect 3-0 Pick Em Entries: 9-37
Labaron Philon Higher Than 13.5 Points
South Dakota State head to Tuscaloosa for a match up with Alabama today. The Jackrabbits have allowed 71.5 points per game to opponents, but they’re also allowing other teams to shoot 52.4% on two-point shots. That’s 214th in the nation, and it’s going on the road to Alabama.
Labaron Philon comes into this one shooting over 66.1% on two-point shots this season. He’s also been better at home than he’s been on the road this year.
Philon is also averaging 11.7 points per game this year, but he averages 12.3 points per game at home. He’s also gone higher than 13.5 points in four of his last five games. Philon gets a soft spot on the schedule at home against an opponent that will let him get close. Go higher on his points total in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry for December 29.
Braden Smith Higher Than 13.5 Rebounds + Assists
Toledo heads to Mackey Arena to face off against Purdue today. Braden Smith is going to wreck the Rockets.
Toledo is allowing opponents to dish out 13.4 assists per game. That’s 180th in the country. They also allow opponents to snag 37.6 rebounds per game. That’s 293rd in the nation. Toledo is also 70th in pace, so there should be ample opportunities for extra possessions in this one.
Braden Smith is really good at filling up the stat sheet. He comes into this one averaging 8.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game at home this season. He’s gone higher than 13.5 rebounds and assists in five out of 12 games this year, but all five games have come at home.
Smith is known to fill up the stat sheet, and this is a tasty match up even with the beefy number. Lock up the higher total on Smith’s rebounds and assists total in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry.
Mackenzie Mgbako Higher Than 13.5 Points
Winthrop heads to Assembly Hall to meet the Indiana Hoosiers today. Hoosiers guard Mackenzie Mgbako should fill it up in this one.
Winthrop allows opponents to score 78.3 points per game this year. That’s 294th in the country. They also rank fourth in the nation in pace of play according to KenPom. Lastly, the Eagles allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc. That’s 269th in the country.
Mackenzie Mgbako is really good at shooting threes and Indiana also likes to play at a quick pace. Mgbako comes into this one averaging 15.0 points at home this year. He’s gone higher than 13.5 points in five out of 12 games, and dominated the early non-conference slate.
Mgbako is also shooting 45.7% from three this year. He should get a few solid looks against a soft Winthrop perimeter defense. All it takes is two or three from long distance and he’s well on his way to going higher.
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