Best College Basketball Picks and Player Props Today (Nov. 18)
Written By Blaise Bourgeois | Published at November 18, 2025
A pair of blue blood matchups decorate the Tuesday NCAA college basketball schedule as the State Farm Champions Classic takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The first matchup pits #17 Michigan State against #12 Kentucky, while #24 Kansas entertains #5 Duke in the nightcap.
In other games around the country, #18 North Carolina, #19 UCLA, and #21 Arkansas are all 20+ point favorites in their cupcake games.
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Game Lines
Wichita State ML @ Boise State (+400)
🏀 Odds via FanDuel
The Shockers are 3-0 and go into Boise State as 9.5-point underdogs. Remember, the Broncos lost to an obscure Division II team at home to start the season and haven't impressed since, most recently scraping by Montana State by four.
While Wichita State are far removed from their past, they're still a very good team. Should the Shockers be able to control the offensive glass (ranked 15th in offensive boards), they'll breeze past Boise State.
Monmouth @ Syracuse -21.5 (-112)
🏀 Odds via DraftKings
The Orange have looked massively improved in their early-season slate, most recently hammering a Drexel Dragons team by 30 after the majority of the country had Drexel beating the 14.5-point spread.
Monmouth managed to give Seton Hall a major scare, leading by seven at halftime before losing by 12, thanks to an excellent second-half defensive effort from the Pirates.
Syracuse prides themselves on their defense this season and rank eighth in the nation with a 36-point average margin of victory. Look for the Orange to keep the ball rolling.
#17 Michigan State vs #12 Kentucky - Over 152.5 (-112)
🏀 Odds via BetMGM
Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe has re-injured his shoulder, which will keep him out until much later in the season. The Pittsburgh transfer was expected to help lead the Wildcats this season but hasn't been able to stay on the court.
In spite of this, Kentucky has been smashing overs all season. We think the Wildcats are going to roll over the Spartans tonight behind a huge night from Denzel Aberdeen, who recently had 26 points in their loss against rivals Louisville.
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win #24 Kansas vs #5 Duke -10.5 (-115)
🏀 Odds via DraftKings
The Cameron Boozer era at Cameron Indoor Stadium is officially off and running. After a few good games, Boozer went absolutely off for 35 points, 12 boards, and five assists in their rout of Indiana State.
While the Jayhawks will certainly try to contain Boozer like Texas did in the first half, the Blue Devils are fully in sync now, winning their last three games by an average of 45 points.
Kansas has been struggling with turnovers over the last three games, averaging nearly 15 turnovers a game over that stretch. If they keep that up, they have no chance to keep up with Duke tonight.
Today’s Best Parlay
🏀 Combined Parlay Odds: +909 (via FanDuel)
- Leg 1: Wichita State ML
- Leg 2: Michigan State - Kentucky Over 152.5
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