College basketball betting returned to the forefront as Griffin Warner and Big East Ben broke down a limited but meaningful Tuesday and Wednesday slate, focusing on market inefficiencies, roster context, and stylistic mismatches after a quiet holiday stretch. Warner opened by noting how the absence of regular tournament play left bettors without rhythm, while Ben highlighted frustration with midseason roster additions and the broader instability they create, arguing the issue reflects a lack of centralized control rather than isolated team behavior. The discussion quickly turned to actionable games, starting with Louisville traveling to Cal as a seven and a half point favorite with a total of 160 and a half. Ben emphasized Cal’s defensive profile, citing rankings of 60th overall defensively, 30th in effective field goal defense, and 41st against the three, holding opponents under 30 percent shooting, while Warner focused on the total, questioning whether Louisville’s perimeter offense would translate in an ACC road opener. Both agreed the number was inflated, especially given Cal’s 12 and one record and strong defensive efficiency. Attention then shifted to Seton Hall at Marquette, where internal turmoil and on court inefficiency dominated the conversation. Ben detailed Marquette’s offensive struggles, noting rankings of 285th in three point shooting and 257th in two point shooting, along with a 54 percent conversion rate at the rim that ranked near 200th nationally despite generating 43 percent of attempts there. He framed Seton Hall as flawed but preferable against what he called a dysfunctional opponent, while Warner leaned toward Marquette at home, citing skepticism of Seton Hall as a road favorite. The analysis continued with Virginia at Virginia Tech, a matchup complicated by timing and student absence. Ben highlighted Virginia’s strength on the glass, ranking third nationally in offensive rebounding rate against a Virginia Tech defense ranked 235th in defensive rebounding, supporting his preference for the Cavaliers. Warner countered with the home underdog angle, acknowledging Virginia Tech’s tendency to play close games despite roster turnover. The final game focused on Clemson at Syracuse, a matchup defined by volatility and fundamentals. Ben described Clemson as wildly inconsistent but talented, referencing strong guard play and overall steadiness, while sharply criticizing Syracuse’s free throw shooting, which he said ranked 365th nationally at 59 percent, with guards shooting as low as 49 percent. Both landed on the under 139, expecting missed free throws and uneven execution to suppress scoring. Best bets closed the show, with Ben backing Washington State plus four and a half at Seattle, citing frontcourt size advantages, and Warner selecting Virginia Tech plus four at home. The episode reflected a return to disciplined analysis, emphasizing efficiency metrics, matchup context, and market overreaction rather than volume or narrative