College Basketball Picks

Tulsa brings an elite offense into Bartow Arena, but UAB’s defensive profile and rebounding dominance make this tight spread more interesting than it looks. Bash breaks down why the Blazers can grind out a home win.

Houston lays 16.5 at home against Arizona State in a Big 12 clash that pits the nation’s 6th-ranked adjusted defense against a Sun Devils team that’s 1-4 in their last five. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Cougars’ suffocating pressure and rebounding dominance make this spread a gift.

South Florida sits at -6.5 against Wichita State in a classic tempo clash. The Bulls’ pace advantage at home could expose the Shockers’ defensive rating when forced into uncomfortable possessions. Bryan Bash breaks down why this spread makes sense and where the betting edge lives.

The Red Storm have won five of their last six, fueled by Zuby Ejiofor’s 16.2 PPG. While Villanova is 12-0 when scoring 70+, they face a St. John’s unit ranking 27th in adjusted defense. Our ATS pick targets the 149.5 total and the mismatch on the glass.

Indiana’s laying just 2.5 at home against Iowa, and the market’s missing the boat. The Hawkeyes are 0-3 in their last three Big Ten games, while Indiana’s top-30 defense and faster pace should control this matchup. Bash breaks down why the Hoosiers cover the short number.

Tennessee’s laying 6.5 at home against Kentucky, but the efficiency metrics tell a different story. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Wildcats’ elite defense and superior adjusted net rating make this spread too generous for the Vols.

No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa is the focal point, but Tech’s Christian Anderson is averaging 20 points and 7 assists. We dig into the prediction that pays if the Red Raiders control the glass.

Georgia lays 2.5 at home against Arkansas in an SEC clash that pits the nation’s top-scoring team against one of the best ball-security squads in college basketball. The efficiency numbers and rebounding advantage point to a clear side.

Miami and Clemson both carry identical +20.0 adjusted net ratings, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Bash breaks down why the Hurricanes’ elite adjusted defense makes them the play at +4.5 in a pace battle at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Florida travels to Nashville as 2.5-point underdogs against undefeated Vanderbilt, but the Gators’ elite defense and rebounding dominance could expose the Commodores’ slow-paced system in this SEC showdown.