College Basketball Picks

Michigan lays 12.5 in Seattle, and the efficiency numbers tell you everything you need to know. The #1 ranked adjusted net efficiency Wolverines face a solid but overmatched Washington squad in a late-night Big Ten showdown. Bash breaks down why this spread makes perfect sense.

Cameron Boozer is averaging a monster 23.0 points per game, and Cal simply doesn’t have the interior size to slow him down. Discover why laying the points is the only logical play in our latest prediction.

Illinois brings a top-5 adjusted net efficiency rating into Welsh-Ryan Arena against a struggling Northwestern squad. The efficiency gap is massive, the rebounding advantage is decisive, and the Illini are rolling. Bash breaks down why this spread might not be big enough.

Can Kentucky’s #21 ranked defense stifle an LSU offense that averages an elite 138.0 rating at home? We dive into the massive pace differential to find the best bet for this Wednesday night clash.

Purdue lays 10.5 against Iowa in a Big Ten clash between 8-1 teams, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Bash breaks down why the Boilermakers’ elite offense and rebounding dominance make this spread look light at Mackey Arena.

Oklahoma is 11-5, but they’ve failed to cover in 11 games this season, a red flag for bettors facing an elite SEC power. Florida’s pace (ranked 25th) and ability to generate second-chance points create a volume advantage that most home underdogs can’t overcome. We evaluate the 156.5 total and the Gators’ situational road dominance to deliver a winning prediction for tonight’s ESPN2 tip-off.

Miami’s 3.5-point spread at Notre Dame looks fair until you examine the massive efficiency gap. The Hurricanes rank #16 nationally in adjusted net efficiency while the Irish sit at #81 – a chasm that suggests this line is actually generous to the home team.

UConn travels to Seton Hall as 5.5-point road favorites in a Big East showdown. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Huskies’ massive efficiency advantage makes this spread look light, even in a hostile environment.

Michigan State’s elite defense and rebounding dominance should control tempo and cover the 7.5-point spread against Indiana’s transition-dependent offense in this Big Ten clash at the Breslin Center.

Virginia lives by the three, hitting nearly 40% of their looks, but they haven’t faced a perimeter defense as suffocating as Louisville’s. With Ryan Conwell leading a dynamic Cardinals backcourt, the pressure on Virginia to execute in a high-possession game is immense. See why the defensive field goal percentages suggest Louisville is the sharp ATS pick for Tuesday night.