College basketball fans have 12 games to choose from on Sunday,wiht six contests highlighting the American Conference schedule. Two particularly intriguing matchups pit USF against Wichita State at 2:00 p.m. ET and Tulsa versus UAB at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Let’s break down three potential winning wagers for today’s action:
- Milwaukee (+2.5) at Purdue Fort Wayne
- Tulsa (+1.5) at UAB
- San Francisco (-5.5) vs. Washington State
Milwaukee (+2.5) at purdue Fort Wayne
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Milwaukee is looking for a season sweep of Purdue Fort Wayne in one of two Horizon League games scheduled for today.The Panthers dominated the Mastodons, 77-55, on December 29, building a commanding 44-16 lead by halftime.
As that decisive victory, Milwaukee has stumbled, losing five of its last six games, including a 13-point defeat at home against Oakland on Thursday. Purdue Fort Wayne, though, is riding a three-game winning streak, having secured a pair of road upsets against youngstown State and Robert Morris.
Milwaukee currently boasts the best defensive effective field goal percentage in the Horizon League at 50.4%. while they’ve struggled against the top teams in the league, their previous performance against Purdue Fort Wayne gives them a confidence boost. A bet on Milwaukee seems like a smart move to get back on track.
Tulsa (+1.5) at UAB
UAB returns to its home court after a pair of extraordinary road wins against East Carolina and Tulane, scoring at least 82 points in each game as they prepare to host Tulsa this afternoon.
The Golden Hurricane rebounded from consecutive double-digit losses to North Texas and USF with an 86-74 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday. Tulsa leads the American Athletic Conference in 3-point shooting (44.2%) and free-throw percentage (81.6%).
While the Blazers have been scoring consistently in conference play, they currently rank 10th in 3-point percentage (32%) and ninth in 2-point percentage (46.6%) within the AAC.UAB did win both matchups against Tulsa last season, but the Golden Hurricane appear poised to secure a win on the road today.
San Francisco (-5.5) vs. Washington State
Washington State is coming off back-to-back losses to Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga, two of the top three teams in the West Coast Conference. The Cougars head to California for their next two league games, beginning with a matchup against San Francisco today.
USF has been dominant against the lower half of the conference, securing double-digit victories over Seattle, San Diego, and Pepperdine, and a five-point win against Portland. The Dons can’t afford a letdown at home,with challenging road games against Gonzaga and Santa Clara on the horizon.
Washington State is 1-5 against the spread when listed as a single-digit underdog, while San Francisco has won seven of eight home games by more than 10 points. The Dons look like a solid pick to cover against the Cougars.
