Friday’s Sharpest College Basketball Picks: UConn-Xavier, St. Bonaventure-Saint Louis Landing Smart Money

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  • Friday's college basketball slate isn't the biggest or most high profile, but that hasn't stopped sharps from betting on hoops tonight.
  • Not only are wiseguys taking a position on UConn vs. Xavier, they're also hitting Northern Kentucky vs. Green Bay and St. Bonaventure vs. Saint Louis.
  • Continue reading to see how the pros are these three college basketball matchups on Friday night.

Friday's college basketball schedule is one that only a bettor can love.

I often wax poetic about how "loaded" or even "sneaky good" a given slate is, but even I can't do that tonight.

Sure, No. 24 UConn vs. No. 25 Xavier is interesting, but let's face it, the Friday night of Super Bowl weekend isn't exactly one that will be overrun with recreational betting action.

Sharps, on the other hand? Well, that's an entirely different story.

Let's dive into the three games quietly getting popped by the pros, including the aforementioned UConn vs. Xavier, as well as Northern Kentucky vs. Green Bay and two bets on St. Bonaventure vs. Saint Louis.

College Basketball Picks for Friday

*Odds and betting data as of Friday afternoon

Connecticut vs. Xavier Pick

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