Episode 17 of What I Bet opened with a setback after Purdue failed to deliver as the prior best bet, falling short at home against a dominant Michigan side. Michigan impressed again, showcasing depth and versatility, with Jackson Lindenburg not only knocking down threes despite a modest percentage profile but also applying full court defensive pressure. Even amid foul trouble, Michigan controlled the game and continues to look like one of the elite teams in college basketball. A looming matchup with Duke offers another measuring stick as March approaches. Attention then shifted to Wednesday’s Champions League slate, beginning with Karabag hosting Newcastle. Karabag, valued at roughly 26 million euros compared to Newcastle’s more than 700 million, enter as plus 1.25 goal underdogs at home. Market movement has leaned toward Newcastle, with expectations the line could stretch to a goal and a half. The total of three has seen action toward the over, correlating with road favorite money. While the home underdog and under typically align with preferred strategy, questions remain about whether Karabag can match the class of a deeper Premier League squad over two legs. Newcastle sit at minus 2000 to advance, with Karabag plus 825, though the pricing gap limits appeal. In Norway, Buduglimpt host Inter as three quarter goal underdogs. Inter, viewed as Italy’s best club and among Europe’s elite, have drawn early support and could close as a full goal favorite. The total of three is heavily juiced to the over. Inter’s depth and defensive control make the under an intriguing angle, while Buduglimpt’s attacking identity suggests tension between styles. Inter are heavy favorites to advance at nine to one on. Club Brugge welcome Atletico Madrid as half goal underdogs, with the total at 2.75 shaded to the under. Atletico’s road struggles and Brugge’s competitive pedigree create a tightly priced first leg. Atletico are minus 550 to advance, Brugge plus 366. Olympiacos face Bayer Leverkusen in another first leg, currently priced near pickem with slight home juice. The total of 2.5 is modest for a Leverkusen side known for scoring. Leverkusen are minus 200 to advance, with Olympiacos plus 153 given the second leg in Germany. The college basketball card features numerous matchups, including Arkansas at Alabama with a lofty 182.5 total, Creighton catching 16.5 at UConn, and Ole Miss visiting Texas A and M. George Mason host Dayton as slight favorites in a defensive minded clash, while Auburn lay five on the road at Mississippi State. Illinois, Arizona, Kansas, Gonzaga and Utah State all appear in notable spots, with varying totals reflecting tempo and defensive identity. A promotional offer of 20 percent off at pregame.com is available using the code JUMPER20 through February 23. The episode’s best bet targets George Mason minus two at home against Dayton, backing Tony Skin’s program in a competitive Atlantic 10 matchup to rebound from the earlier loss.