Ken Pom's rankings are pretty terrible early in the season imo.
LOL at Arizona State at #45
Early in the season, Ink, I like the anti-Ken Pom play, especially when the market supports the play.
Here's my thinking:
Team A is hosting Team B.
Pomeroy says Team A will win, 70-60.
You expect the market to open Team A -10 with a total of 130.
The opening number lists Team A as an 8-point favorite.
The gamblers jump on the underdog (betting against Pomeroy's model) and Team A closes a 6-point choice.
It is my experience in November and December that Team B is a live underdog in this spot.
But I don't think you want to adopt the strategy of betting against Pomeroy's model in February or March.