College Basketball Picks

Alabama visits undefeated Vanderbilt as 4-point underdogs in a clash of elite offenses. Bash breaks down why the Commodores’ #1 adjusted offensive efficiency and tempo control at Memorial Gymnasium make them the play in this SEC opener.

Saint Louis brings an 8-1 record and the nation’s 13th-ranked scoring offense into the Siegel Center, but VCU’s elite adjusted defensive efficiency and home court advantage make them the rightful favorite at -2.5 in this A-10 showdown.

Kansas lays 7.5 at Allen Fieldhouse against TCU in a Big 12 matchup that hinges on elite defense versus poor shooting. Bryan Bash breaks down the efficiency gap and explains why the Jayhawks should control this game from start to finish.

St. John’s lays 4.5 at Butler, and this number feels light. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Red Storm’s elite rebounding and defensive efficiency should overwhelm the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in this Big East clash.

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. provide an interior presence that Penn State’s guard-heavy rotation cannot match. Check out our free pick and the latest betting trends as the Wolverines aim to move to 14-0.

While Texas Tech is coming off a record-setting 17 three-pointer performance, they now face a Houston squad holding opponents to a stingy 25.9% from deep. Get the full ATS pick and see if the Cougars’ home-court dominance continues.

Florida’s laying 9.5 at home against 8-1 Georgia, and the market’s right to favor the Gators. Bash breaks down why Florida’s elite defense (9th in adjusted efficiency) will suffocate Georgia’s volume-based offense and poor shooting.

Duke travels to Louisville as a 1.5-point favorite in a massive ACC showdown. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Blue Devils’ elite defense and superior efficiency metrics make this line too tight, offering real value on the road favorite.

Charleston’s laying 2.5 at home against William & Mary, but the 16-point gap in adjusted net efficiency tells a different story than the Cougars’ five-game winning streak. Bash breaks down why the Tribe’s elite defense and tempo control make them the value play.

Yale brings a top-10 adjusted offense into Brown’s gym as 8.5-point favorites. The efficiency gap is massive, and the Bulldogs’ elite shooting should overwhelm Brown’s solid defense. Bash breaks down why the number makes sense and where the value lies.