About this episode
Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college basketball betting for this weekend. Best bets as always. The episode of the Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast features Griffin Warner and Big East Ben breaking down major weekend matchups and betting angles as college basketball takes center stage. They open with discussion on roster volatility and midseason transfers before diving into Duke versus Texas Tech, where both believe the line is inflated and back Texas Tech as large underdogs due to Duke’s thin depth and market overvaluation. In St John’s versus Kentucky, Ben plays the under based on contrasting styles and Kentucky’s ball security while Griffin backs St John’s to cover, citing skepticism of Mark Pope’s coaching and Kentucky’s defense. For North Carolina versus Ohio State, Ben backs UNC behind talent edges while Griffin takes the points with Ohio State, continuing his distrust of Hubert Davis. In Arkansas versus Houston at the Prudential Center, Ben recommends the under, noting Houston’s elite defense, slower tempo, and Arkansas’s reliance on young guards, while Griffin takes Arkansas plus the points, believing Houston no longer fits its traditional veteran bruiser identity and Arkansas is undervalued. The show closes with best bets including Ben’s low major over play on Denver versus Northern Colorado due to Denver’s extreme defensive inefficiency and perfect over record, while Griffin reiterates his St John’s position. The episode blends betting analysis, humor, and personal anecdotes while emphasizing contrarian positions against public perception and early season narratives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices