As always, Good Luck and Play Responsibly.
LAS VEGAS — Well here we are. The new College Basketball season is in full go and I’m back to deliver winners on my Top 5 positions — the Super 5 — for this CBB betting slate, including the world-famous Potency Play and Top Choice. I see no reason for idle chit chat, so let’s get down to business.
THE TIMELINE
COINCIDENTAL ARENA of the WEEK
A series depicting a stadium which corresponds to a play featured in the Super 5 actions to open the show.
- Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, CO
CBB MINUTES
CBB POSITIONS (11.21.25, S5 1.0)
Super 5 Record: 0-0-0 (0 Points)
TOP CHOICE RECORD: 0-0-0 (W-L-P Format)
2025-26 CBB PUBLISHED BET RECORD: 0-2
- Straight Wagers: 0-2
- Teasers: 0-0
- Parlays: 0-0
- Propositions: 0-0
— DAVIDSON (+1.5) at Boston College
📚: Multi
- Neutral Court: Charleston Classic, Charleston, SC
KEY METRICS
- DAV: Offensively, ranks 11th nationally in 3PT% (44.4%), 24th in FG% (52.2%).
- BC:Offense ranks 328th nationally in FG% (40.3), 357th in 3PT% (24.2) & 325th in FT% (63.5%).
MY TAKE
It’s a play on Davidson getting a point-and-a-half when it opposes Boston College Friday afternoon on a neutral court in the Charleston Classic. The Eagles burned me in its opening game versus FAU and I’m here now to return the favor. As you can see in the Key Metrics, BC is very poor offensively early on. I’m thinking the icy start continues on a neutral court. These are two conferences (ACC, A10) I follow very closely. Davidson (4-0) is off to a nice start. I don’t think much of BC. So, it’s Davidson for me. Play to -1.5.
— SIUE (-2) at Air Force
📚: Multi
KEY METRICS
- SIUE: 28th in the country in FG%/A (36.7%). 32nd nationally in TREB (38.2).
- AFA: The offense is 360th nationally in Scoring Offense (63.2 PPG) & 350th in AST/TO (0.8). Defensively, AFA is 307th in FG%/A (45.7%).
MY TAKE
It’s a play on the visiting SIU-Edwardsville Cougars laying two points when it faces the Air Force Falcons Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs. With all due, AFA (1-4) is off to a really poor start to the term. SIUE (3-2) has wins over UTSA and Drake thus far…that CV should be enough to get the job done here. The Falcons metrics are really bad. AFA is a full-fade until proven otherwise. SIUE it is for me and the Potency Play for the Super 5 v1.0.
— LOUISVILLE/CINCINNATI UNDER 164.5 POINTS
📚: Multi
KEY METRICS
- LOU: 84th nationally in FG%/A (38.9%).
- CIN: 1/3 O/U. 25th nationally in FG%/A (35.6%) & 68th in 3PT% (27.0%). UC is 275th in the country in 3PT% (29.9%).
- My xAAPT: 157
MY TAKE
It’s a play going under the total, at 164.5 points herein, when the Louisville Cardinals head on the road to resume its rivalry with the Cincinnati Bearcats Friday evening at the Heritage Bank Center. I just think this total is a tad high for two solid defensive clubs early on who haven’t necessarily found its way with the basketball. It’s a rivalry game. It could get chippy. I think every possession will matter. It just feels like an under to me. Play to 163.5.
— PURDUE (-3) at Texas Tech
📚: Multi
*Neutral Court: Baha Mar Convention Center, Nassau, Bahamas
KEY METRICS
- PUR: Offensively, ranks 6th nationally in AST/TO (2.2), 22nd in TO (9.2) & 30th in 3PT% (39.9%).
- TT: 205th nationally in FG% (45.1%).
MY TAKE
It’s a play on the Purdue Boilermakers on a neutral court laying three points when it opposes the Texas Tech Red Raiders Friday evening in Nassau. I just think Purdue got its scare last night in turning away Memphis. I’m expecting a more polished, focused effort tonight. Braden Smith is terrific. Purdue is the better offensive basketball team. It’s the Boilermakers for me. Grab -3.
TOP CHOICE:
— Memphis at WAKE FOREST (-2.5)
📚: Multi
- Neutral Court: Baha Mar Convention Center, Nassau, Bahamas
KEY METRICS
- MEM: Offensive ranks, nationally: 297th in 3PT% (29.8%), 289th in FG% (42.6%), 320th in TREB (30.2) & 202nd in AST/TO (1.1). Defensively, the Tigers are 309th in FG%/A (47.0%) & 298th in 3PT%/A (36.0).
- WF: 31st nationally in 3PT%/A (25.9%). 98th in AST/TO (1.4) with the ball.
MY TAKE
It’s a play on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on a neutral court laying two-and-a-half points Friday afternoon in the Bahamas. This is a play against Memphis more than anything else. They’ve been off to a tough start metrically and I just think it ran its race in the Bahamas trying to beat Purdue yesterday. I’m thinking a letdown is due. I’ll play the better team from the better conference. It’s Wake for me, play to -3.
AUXILIARIES
🏀: 2TM 6PT TSR
DAVIDSON +7.5
SAN DIEGO -1.5
Pretty Straightforward: I’ll move Davidson up , as I like it ATS, and San Diego down.
FUTURISTICS REVISITED
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