College Basketball Picks

The rebounding margin in this game is eye-popping: Saint Louis ranks 11th in boards, while Dayton sits at a dismal 327th. We break down why this interior dominance makes the Billikens the best bet to cover the double-digit number at home.

Providence games have gone over the total in 18 instances this season, but Villanova’s home-court defense is a different animal. We break down the betting splits and handicapping tips to determine if the under is the sneaky sharp play in this rivalry.

Michigan’s 36.2 adjusted net rating is the gold standard of college hoops, but Michigan State’s top-10 scoring defense thrives on grinding opponents into the hardwood. Does the Wolverines’ offensive firepower provide the edge, or is the home dog the sharp play?

UC San Diego hosts UC Santa Barbara in a Big West clash with the Tritons favored by 4.5 to 5 points. The efficiency gap tells the story—UCSD ranks 44th in adjusted offense while Santa Barbara’s defense sits at 314th. Breaking down why the home team should cover.

Florida Atlantic ranks 63rd nationally in scoring at 82.7 PPG, but Memphis counters with a top-40 defensive unit that forces 13.8 turnovers per contest. We break down the 1.5-point spread and why the rebounding battle, where FAU dominated the first meeting, remains the primary focal point for bettors.

William & Mary heads to Elon as a slim 1.5-point favorite, but the market’s treating this like a pick’em for good reason. The Tribe rank 67th in adjusted net efficiency, but Elon’s 35th-ranked offensive efficiency and ability to control tempo at home creates a dangerous matchup for the faster-paced visitors.

Northwestern lays 8.5 at home against Penn State in a Big Ten matchup where adjusted efficiency metrics tell a different story than the records suggest. Bash breaks down why the Wildcats’ defensive profile should overwhelm the Nittany Lions’ five-game skid.

The Illini are 13-7 ATS, but Washington has covered both times they were double-digit underdogs this season. We expose the betting trends at the State Farm Center and why this 12.5-point best bet might be a closer grind than the oddsmakers suggest.

Iowa State lays 17.5 against Colorado at Hilton Coliseum, and the efficiency gap tells the whole story. The Cyclones rank 4th nationally in adjusted net efficiency while Colorado’s defense sits 210th, having lost five straight Big 12 games. This is a nightmare matchup for the Buffaloes.

Florida lays 10.5 points at South Carolina, and the efficiency numbers tell you everything you need to know. The Gators bring a top-10 adjusted defensive rating and the nation’s best rebounding attack into Columbia against a Gamecocks squad that’s dropped four of five. Bash breaks down why this spread makes perfect sense.