College Basketball Picks

Florida’s historically dominant rebounding vs. Alabama’s elite three-point volume—which identity wins out in Gainesville? We dive into the “Bash’s Best Bet” selection to see if the Gators’ perimeter defense can force the Tide into a losing prediction.

In a game where every possession counts, Tennessee’s 18.7 assists per game suggest a high-level offensive execution. This prediction dives into the individual matchup between Keyshawn Hall and Ja’Kobi Gillespie to determine the night’s best bet.

Duke leads the nation in field goal percentage defense, but Virginia Tech is a different animal at home with a 12-1 record. This free pick examines whether the Hokies’ elite ball security can neutralize the Blue Devils’ suffocating pressure in a high-stakes ACC noon tip.

Louisville lays 9.5 at home against SMU in an ACC showdown between two top teams. The efficiency gap tells the story—Louisville’s adjusted net of +23.9 ranks 9th nationally while SMU sits at +13.6. Bash breaks down why the Cardinals’ defensive dominance and offensive balance make this number look right.

Arkansas lays 6.5 at home against Kentucky in an SEC showdown between two nearly identical teams in adjusted efficiency. Bryan Bash breaks down why the spread might be slightly inflated and where the value lies in this matchup.

Can the Jayhawks’ 8th-ranked defense stop the highest-scoring offense in the Big 12? This BYU vs. Kansas prediction dives into the mismatch in the paint and why the 4.5-point spread is the most debated number on Saturday’s board.

Don’t place your wagers until you see our Saint Mary’s vs. Gonzaga prediction. From the 20-possession tempo differential to the critical rebounding battle, we provide the handicapping insights you need to cash your tickets.

Corey Camper Jr. and Tayshawn Comer have Nevada rolling, but UNLV’s Emmanuel Stephen is a double-double machine who could wreck the Wolf Pack’s interior defense. Discover why tonight’s prediction hinges on ball security versus second-chance chaos at Lawlor.

The market is bracing for a halfcourt war in Phoenix. Grand Canyon’s 66th-ranked defense is elite at mucking up the game, but can they stop a Boise State team that just dropped 89 on SJSU? We dive into the ATS pick, the 140.5 total, and why the best bet relies on Jaden Henley’s volume scoring.

While the Golden Flashes rank 2nd in PPG, their adjusted defensive efficiency sits at a disastrous 288th nationally. We break down the efficiency math that explains why Akron’s clinical #5 offense is the sharpest prediction for Friday’s rivalry.