College Basketball Picks

Purdue’s laying 25.5 against a hot Kent State team, but the efficiency numbers tell a different story. Bryan Bash breaks down why this massive spread makes sense when a MAC squad faces Big Ten elite at Mackey Arena.

Michigan State is laying 26.5 against Cornell’s high-powered offense, but the 20-point gap in adjusted defensive efficiency tells the real story. Bash breaks down why the Spartans’ elite defense will suffocate the Big Red at the Breslin Center.

Alabama lays 16.5 against hot-shooting Yale, but the pace and rebounding mismatches point to a Crimson Tide blowout. Bash breaks down why the Bulldogs’ impressive offensive numbers won’t translate against SEC speed and athleticism.

Bryan Bash analyzes the Liberty vs. FIU game, highlighting why the Flames’ elite ball security makes them a strong ATS pick. Get the full betting breakdown and expert tips here.

Seattle U is catching just 1.5 points at home against San Francisco in a WCC matchup priced as a coin flip. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Redhawks’ elite shooting and superior defense make this short number a gift at the Redhawk Center.

Colorado’s laying 14.5 to 15 points against Northern Colorado, and the efficiency gap tells the whole story. The Buffaloes’ elite three-point shooting (41%, 6th nationally) faces a Bears defense that ranks 349th in opponent three-point percentage. Bryan Bash breaks down why this double-digit spread makes perfect sense.

Saint Mary’s is laying 8.5 on the road at Loyola Marymount, and the efficiency gap tells the whole story. The Gaels rank 19th nationally in adjusted net efficiency while LMU sits at 154th – that’s an 18-point difference that shows up in every meaningful metric. Bash breaks down why this spread isn’t just fair, it might be light.

Texas Tech is laying 16.5 points against Winthrop, and the efficiency numbers from collegebasketballdata.com reveal why this spread makes perfect sense. Bryan Bash breaks down the massive defensive gap and explains why the Red Raiders should cruise at home.

Stanford lays 16.5 at home against Cal State Northridge, and the efficiency numbers support a blowout. Bash breaks down why the Cardinal’s balanced attack and elite ball security should overwhelm a Matadors team that ranks 320th in three-point shooting.

UCLA’s laying 26.5 at home against UC Riverside, and the adjusted efficiency gap tells you everything you need to know. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Bruins cover big at Pauley Pavilion.