The Saturday slate for November 15th offers strong betting value across several matchups. College basketball volatility creates chances when numbers stretch beyond realistic outcomes. Each game on this card presents matchup angles worth exploiting with discipline. Our focus lies on spreads and totals that appear mispriced relative to team tendencies. Let’s dive into the College Basketball Slate for Saturday, November 15th.
College Basketball Bets for Saturday, November 15th
Ohio (+31.5) vs Louisville
Ohio enters this matchup as a large underdog, but the number creates a valuable cushion. Louisville plays a slower style that limits scoring bursts and extended runs. A slower pace usually favors large underdogs because possessions decline. Ohio also defends the paint well enough to avoid quick scoring avalanches. With 31.5 points available, the Bobcats gain a wide margin that supports long-term cover probability.
Marshall (+20.5) vs Virginia
Marshall faces a defensive powerhouse, but the spread grants generous breathing room. Virginia often grinds games with very slow tempo and calculated possessions. Slow games limit scoring margins because possessions decline sharply. Marshall’s spacing and perimeter activity should help maintain enough offense to stay competitive. The +20.5 number covers several late-game scenarios that favor underdogs.
College Basketball Bets for Saturday, November 15th
Butler vs SMU – (Under 169.5)
This total sits extremely high for programs that usually rely on defensive stability. Both teams prefer controlled half-court sets over fast break chaos. Slower styles reduce possessions and limit scoring. Butler typically emphasizes ball security and deliberate pacing. The Bulldogs should have no problem slowing down SMU that relies a lot on free throws.
UC Riverside (-5.5) vs North Dakota
UC Riverside brings a physical defensive identity that can overwhelm inconsistent offenses. The Highlanders are holding their opponents to 27.5% from deep through three games. North Dakota has struggled with offensive flow during early seasons in similar situations. UC Riverside typically controls pace with strong rebounding and deliberate sets. That approach prevents opponents from creating easy scoring chances. A -5.5 number becomes manageable when one team dominates physical matchups.
College Basketball Bets for Saturday, November 15th
BYU vs Connecticut – (Under 154.5)
BYU and Connecticut often prioritize defense and careful possessions in tough matchups. Even though all the attention for BYU will be on star freshmen, AJ Dybantsa, BYU has played every game to the under this year. Both teams value half-court execution over frantic transition attacks. Connecticut is consistently one of the slowest teams in the nation. 259th in possessions per game entering this weekend. A 154.5 total appears slightly inflated for these tendencies.
Rest of my card:
Nicholls vs Murray State Under 163
Oral Roberts vs Belmont Under 172
Wofford -2.5
