College Basketball Picks

Washington’s laying 2.5 at home against Ohio State, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Bash breaks down why the Buckeyes’ elite shooting and offensive efficiency make them the play as road underdogs in this Big Ten clash.

Illinois is getting points at Iowa despite ranking 5th nationally in adjusted net efficiency compared to Iowa’s 34th. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Illini’s elite offense and massive rebounding advantage make them the play in this Big Ten showdown.

Both teams enter undefeated at 9-0, but the advanced metrics reveal a massive gap. Iowa State ranks #4 in adjusted net efficiency while Oklahoma State sits at #47. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Cyclones’ elite shooting and defensive pressure make 18.5 points the right number at Hilton Coliseum.

North Carolina lays 10.5 points at home against Wake Forest in an ACC showdown. Bash breaks down why the efficiency gap and rebounding mismatch make this spread look right, not inflated.

Auburn’s getting a point and a half at home against Arkansas, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Arkansas ranks #25 in adjusted net efficiency while Auburn sits at #45, and the defensive gap is massive. Bash breaks down why the Razorbacks are the play.

Nebraska enters Assembly Hall undefeated at 9-0, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Bryan Bash breaks down why Indiana -4.5 is the play against the Cornhuskers.

SMU enters at 12-3 with Boopie Miller leading a high-octane attack, but Duke’s #1 ranking in field goal defense presents a daunting hurdle. We break down the ATS pick potential of a Blue Devils squad that is forcing opponents into the lowest shooting percentages in college basketball.

Michigan’s laying 18.5-19 points against Wisconsin, and the efficiency numbers justify every point of it. The Wolverines boast the #1 adjusted net rating in the country at 36.2, while Wisconsin’s defense ranks #315 in defensive rating. Bash breaks down why this spread makes complete sense.

Florida’s laying 5.5 at home against Tennessee, and the Gators’ elite defense and nation-leading rebounding should be too much for a Vols team that struggles with pace and outside shooting. Bash breaks down why Florida covers.

Vanderbilt’s 14.5-point spread over LSU looks steep for SEC play, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. The Commodores boast the nation’s #1 adjusted offensive efficiency at 127.7, and LSU’s already showing cracks with back-to-back conference losses. Bash breaks down why this double-digit spread makes perfect sense.