This article is part of our College Basketball Picks series.
If predicting a tough, borderline stay-away day counts for anything, I crushed the Sunday slate! I'm a professional and I'm going to count yesterday's 0-2 day against my record, but I hope most of you used yesterday's column for entertainment purposes. Today brings a bit of a broader menu, but the weather across the country is still causing problems. As a result, more games have been cancelled (13) than games remaining on the schedule (11), but there are a few heavy hitters in the bunch that are certainly worthy to talk through. Let's see if we can squeak out a winning day today as we finally say goodbye to this massive winter storm.
Top College Basketball Best Bets for Today
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LeMoyne Dolphins at Fairleigh Dickenson Knights 
No. 272 LeMoyne is off to a 5-2 start in NEC play and have had sustained success against teams in the KenPom 300s all year, particularly away from home. In such games, the Dolphins are 4-1 with an average victory of over 17 PPG. Conversely, No. 337 FDU has just one win against teams in the Top 300 (1-9) and they are coming off that victory, a 10-point victory at No. 291 Central Connecticut. I'm not saying FDU isn't capable of pulling off the small upset, but I do think water finds its level and LeMoyne takes care of business tonight.
College Basketball Best Bet: LeMoyne -1.5 (BetMGM)
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Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals 
The next two breakdowns will have similar veins throughout. In this one, Louisville heads to Cameron Indoor to take on the Blue Devils for the second time in 20 days. In the first meeting, Duke handed the Cardinals an 11-point loss in a game Louisville actually held an 86% win probability (with 5 minutes to go in the first half) before Duke took control with a pair of 13-2 runs in the second half. The step-up in competition has perplexed Louisville all year as the Cardinals are 0-4 against the KenPom Top 25 and weren't very competitive in any of them (losses of 9, 21, 11, and 9). I don't see that changing tonight, particularly with Khani Rooths likely out for Louisville. Cameron Boozer has his way and the Dukies roll.
College Basketball Best Bet: Duke -7.5 (Hard Rock)
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Arizona Wildcats at BYU Cougars 
This is easily the game of the day and will have plenty of young talent on display. Arizona is one of three remaining undefeated teams in the country and have earned every bit of their #1 ranking. In their 20-0 start, the Cats are 4-0 against Top 25 teams, including a 4-point win over UCONN at Storrs. That game should prepare Zona for what is to come, and that is the biggest game in Provo since Danny Ainge roamed the court. However, like Louisville above, BYU has struggled with the elite as their 0-2 record against Top 25 teams indicates. Last Saturday, the physical style of Texas Tech disrupted A.J. Dybantsa into a 6-17 shooting night and ONE free throw attempt. Arizona is one of the biggest, most physical teams in the country, and until BYU proves they can handle that style, I'll be looking at the value of their opponent. Tonight, the value falls with Arizona.
College Basketball Best Bet: Arizona -1 (Ceasars)
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Monday College Basketball Best Bets:
Here's a recap of my best college basketball bets for Monday, January 26:
- LeMoyne -1.5 (BetMGM)
- Duke -7.5 (Hard Rock)
- Arizona -1 (Ceasars)
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