Podcast:RJ Bell's Dream Preview Published On: Tue Mar 04 2025 Description: Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college basketball Tuesday betting. They guys are all geared up for conference tournaments and give out best bets. Segment 1: Recap of Best Bets and Surprising Performances (0:14 - 4:16) Key Points Griffin Warner: Won four straight bets; last bet was South Carolina dominating Arkansas. Big East Ben: Had William & Mary, who collapsed in the second half (41-31 lead at half but finished 6-19 from 3-point range). Vanderbilt vs. Missouri: Vanderbilt secured a big overtime win. Conference Tournaments Begin: Smaller conferences already in action as March Madness approaches. Segment 2: Texas A&M's Struggles & Betting Insights (4:17 - 10:38) Key Points Texas A&M Recent Games: Lost four straight after once being ranked #8. Key Player Absence: J.T. Toppin missed a critical game. Team Weaknesses: Shooting: Ranked 326th in 3PT% and 279th in 2PT%. Winning Formula: Offensive rebounds and free throws. Betting Insights: Auburn (-5.5) favored over A&M, but A&M could cover. Segment 3: BYU vs. Iowa State - Betting Trends & Analysis (10:39 - 14:35) Key Points BYU: 18-11 against the spread (covered last 6 games). Iowa State: 17-12 ATS but lost to Oklahoma State without key player Kishon Gilbert. Matchup Factors: BYU Strengths: Strong three-point shooting and defense. Iowa State Weaknesses: 10th in the Big 12 in 3PT defense. Betting Recommendation: Take BYU +8.5. Segment 4: Indiana vs. Oregon – Coaching & Player Matchups (15:02 - 21:25) Key Points Oregon’s 5-Game Win Streak: Wins over Northwestern, Rutgers, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Indiana’s Improvement: Played well since Coach Mike Woodson announced he was leaving. Inside Battle: Oregon’s Nate Biddle vs. Indiana’s Malik Reneau & Umar Ballo. Betting Recommendation: Indiana +6.5 (live underdog). Segment 5: Ohio State vs. Nebraska – Bubble Implications (22:56 - 29:44) Key Points Ohio State Recent Games: Scored only 49 points at home against Northwestern (without Barnheiser & Leach). Lost to UCLA, missing two key players (Mobley & Bradshaw). Nebraska’s Struggles: Lost to Minnesota. Surprising ATS Record: Nebraska is 9-5 ATS away from home. Betting Insights: Take the UNDER 144. Both teams are inconsistent offensively. Segment 6: Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt – Coaching & Team Analysis (30:25 - 34:36) Key Points Vanderbilt’s Impressive Run: Mark Byington’s coaching impact evident. Key Players: Jason Edwards (streaky but clutch), Chris Monion (defensive anchor). Arkansas' Struggles: Lack of cohesion; players likely focused on NBA prospects. Betting Recommendation: Vanderbilt +7. Best Bets & Promo Code (34:37 - 37:43) Final Picks: Big East Ben: UNLV +3.5 (vs. San Diego State) – but wait for Magoon Guaf injury confirmation. Griffin Warner: South Carolina -1.5 (vs. Georgia) – believes SC is underrated. Promo Code: RIVAL20 – 20% off betting packages on Pregame.com. Conclusion & Upcoming Podcast Next Episode: Friday’s preview of the last Saturday of the regular season. March Madness Coverage: The podcast will continue through the NCAA Tournament. Andre Curbelo Discussion: Running joke about his chaotic basketball career. Key Takeaways & Insights 📊 Texas A&M's Decline: Once a top-10 team, now struggling due to poor shooting and reliance on physicality. 🎯 BYU’s Betting Edge: Strong against the spread, with a lethal 3-point offense against a weak Iowa State perimeter defense. 🏀 Indiana’s Turnaround: Since Coach Woodson announced departure, the team has played significantly better. 🔥 Nebraska’s Betting Surprise: 9-5 ATS on the road despite inconsistent play. 🧠 Vanderbilt’s Coaching Impact: Mark Byington’s coaching is elevating the team beyond expectations. 💸 Betting Picks Recap: Best Bets: UNLV +3.5, South Carolina -1.5 Underdogs to Watch: Indiana +6.5, BYU +8.5, Vanderbilt +7 Total Bet: Under 144 (Ohio State vs. Nebraska) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices