Wake up with VSiN Daily Morning Bets, a quick 15-minute podcast posted at 7 a.m. ET highlighting the top games and biggest line moves of the day. For a full breakdown of Tuesday's betting action be sure to catch the VSiN Market Insights Podcast at 3 p.m. ET.
In the meantime, let's examine where smart money is leaning for Tuesday's betting action...
7 p.m. ET: Creighton (-2, 140.5) at Providence
Creighton (17-8, ranked 18th) has won eight straight games and just beat Connecticut 56-53 but failed to cover as 4.5-point home favorites. On the other hand, Providence (18-7, ranked 24th) has lost two of their last three games and just fell to St. John's 73-68, losing outright as 4.5-point road favorites. This line opened with Creighton listed as a 2.5-point road favorite. Sharps have taken the points with the home dog, dropping Providence from +2.5 to +2. Providence is receiving only 48% of bets but 71% of money, a sharp contrarian bet discrepancy in their favor. Ken Pom has Creighton winning by one point (72-71). Providence is a perfect 13-0 at home this season. Creighton is 3-4 on the road. The total is 140.5. Currently 27% of bets but 45% of money is on the Under. Both teams are "Under" teams this season, with Creighton 14-10-1 to the Under and Providence 14-11 to the Under.
9 p.m. ET: Kansas (-2, 138.5) at Oklahoma State
Kansas (20-5, ranked 5th) has won four of its last five games and just crushed Oklahoma 78-55, easily covering as a 2.5-point road favorite. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State (16-9) has won five straight games and just took down Iowa State 64-56, winning outright as 6.5-point road dogs. This line opened with Kansas listed as a short 2-point road favorite. The public is all over Kansas. However, despite 83% of bets backing the Jayhawks, the line hasn't moved off Kansas -2. This signals a sharp line freeze on Oklahoma State, with pro liability on the home dog plus the points. Ken Pom has Kansas winning by one point (69-68). Oklahoma State is the top contrarian play of the night, receiving only 17% of bets in a nationally televised game. Oklahoma State is 11-2 at home this season. Unranked teams vs. ranked opponents are 212-159 ATS (57%) this season.