Thread by @ActionNetworkHQ

🏀 If you are BETTING on Saturday's (January 4th) College Basketball games, here's what you need to know.

🧵 Our Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, & Game Breakdowns:

Best Bets

Pick: Kentucky -2.5
"Aside from how these teams match up, all the external factors point in Kentucky's favor. It’s at home, where it has yet to lose, and it’ll be the highest-ranked opponent Florida has faced thus far."

See All Picks: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/college-…

Florida vs Kentucky Pick (PRO)

"The first game on Saturday's college basketball slate is a huge one: No. 6 Florida vs. No. 10 Kentucky (11 a.m. ET, ESPN)."

See @PJWalsh24's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/college-…

Florida vs Kentucky Prediction

"Despite entering the matchup ninth in adjusted offensive efficiency, the Gators have been one of the luckiest teams. According to ShotQuality, the Gators should have at least two losses."

See @johnfeltmanli's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/florida-…

Georgia vs Ole Miss Prediction

"I imagine Georgia’s propensity for turnovers will gift Ole Miss some easy run-outs, and the Bulldogs’ looming negative regression on defense will hit them on the Rebels’ drive-and-kick actions."

See @tannerstruth's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/georgia-…

Arkansas vs Tennessee Prediction

"Tennessee has success limiting teams from 3, but Arkansas has found its stride from deep recently."

See @SeanPaulCBB's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/arkansas…

Baylor vs Iowa State Prediction

"Iowa State isn't the best defensive team in the country — like it was last year — but forcing turnovers is very much ingrained in the Clones' DNA (22% of possessions)."

See @SeanPaulCBB's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/baylor-b…

UCLA vs Nebraska Prediction

"I’m not overly confident the Cornhuskers will score at will on Saturday. UCLA’s half-court set defense is the nation’s best (.70 PPP allowed)."

See @tannerstruth's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/ucla-bru…

Duke vs SMU Prediction

"They’re shooting nearly 36% from deep on high volume, and I wouldn't project them for any regression."

See @tannerstruth's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/duke-blu…

BYU vs Houston Prediction

"BYU is elite at preventing second-chance opportunities, leading the nation in defensive rebounding rate and second-chance points per game allowed."

See @tannerstruth's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/byu-coug…

Arizona vs Cincinnati Prediction

"As strong as Cincy is on the defensive end, I believe this team still has plenty of room to grow on the offensive side."

See @mikemcnamara330's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/arizona-…

Missouri vs Auburn Prediction

"It's so challenging to shoot 3s against the Auburn defense, which tells me Missouri’s 37% 3-point rate won't play a factor here."

See @johnfeltmanli's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/missouri…

Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction

"The Tide are a dangerous team and will be hungry to start league play off on the right foot. This promises to be a high-possession game, which should play right into the hands of the elephants."

See @Ky_3MW's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/oklahoma…

Michigan vs USC Prediction

"The Trojans are also a rock-solid rim-and-3 defense, which is uber-important against Michigan’s elite rim-and-3 attack."

See @tannerstruth's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/michigan…

Texas vs Texas A&M Prediction

"I think the Longhorns are due for a slight negative regression on offense. They can't keep canning 42% of their triples."

See @tannerstruth's Pick: actionnetwork.com/ncaab/texas-lo…