Thanksgiving College Basketball Tournaments: Key Matchups and Betting Odds 2023
The NCAA college basketball season is heating up with key tournaments during the Thanksgiving holiday. Notable tournaments include the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas and the Maui Invitational in Hawaii, attracting top teams.
College Basketball Top 25
The Week 3 Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll, released on November 18, features:
- Kansas
- Connecticut
- Gonzaga
- Auburn
- Iowa State
- Purdue
- Houston
- Alabama
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
- Duke
- Baylor
- Creighton
- Marquette
- Indiana
- Arizona
- Cincinnati
- Wisconsin
- Arkansas
- Florida
- St. John’s
- Texas A&M
- Rutgers
- Illinois
Others receiving votes: Texas Tech, Mississippi, Xavier, BYU, and others.
Key Tournaments
Battle 4 Atlantis (Nov. 27-29)
Featured teams: Gonzaga (+135), Arizona (+180), Indiana (+600).
Matchups on November 27:
- Louisville vs. Indiana
- West Virginia vs. Gonzaga
- Oklahoma vs. Providence
- Dayton vs. Arizona
Maui Invitational (Nov. 25-27)
Featured teams: Connecticut (+170), Auburn (+310), North Carolina (+400).
Matchups on November 25:
- Memphis vs. Connecticut
- Colorado vs. Michigan State
- Auburn vs. Iowa State
- Dayton vs. North Carolina
Myrtle Beach Invitational (Nov. 21-24)
Matchups include:
- Ohio vs. Middle Tennessee State
- South Florida vs. Portland
Players Era Festival (Nov. 26-30)
Featuring Houston, Alabama, Creighton, Texas A&M, and others.
Matchups include:
- San Diego State vs. Creighton
- Notre Dame vs. Rutgers
Regular Season Highlights
A notable game occurs on November 22 as No. 12 Duke faces No. 17 Arizona in Tucson.
These tournaments promise exciting matchups and opportunities for fans to watch and wager. Enjoy the action!