College Basketball Picks

The Commodores recently snapped a three-game skid with a blowout win, but Kentucky is the most physical team they’ve faced all month. Read our expert prediction on why the Wildcats’ rebounding advantage makes them the sharp ATS pick.

Long Island University lays 10.5 at home against Wagner in a NEC clash that’s all about efficiency and tempo. Bryan Bash breaks down why the Sharks’ defensive pressure will exploit Wagner’s turnover woes and deliver a comfortable cover.

Corpus Christi forced a low-scoring affair in their four-point win earlier this month. We look at the efficiency gap and why the Islanders’ home-court advantage makes them a compelling ATS pick in this high-stakes Southland rivalry.

Ohio State lays 12.5 at home against Penn State in a Big Ten matchup that hinges on defensive efficiency. The Buckeyes’ elite three-point defense and superior shooting efficiency should exploit Penn State’s five-game skid and porous defense.

Arizona enters as a slim 1.5-point favorite at the Marriott Center. We analyze the pace-of-play battle, the Wildcats’ turnover concerns, and the impact of freshman stars Koa Peat and AJ Dybantsa on tonight’s ATS pick.

Duke’s laying 7.5 at Cameron Indoor against Louisville, and the efficiency gap suggests this spread is light. The Blue Devils rank #3 in adjusted net efficiency, already beat Louisville by 11 on the road, and now get them at home where their elite defense should dominate.

Mercyhurst lays 9.5 against winless Chicago State in an NEC matchup that’s all about defensive dominance meeting offensive futility. The efficiency numbers tell a clear story, and Bash breaks down why this spread feels light.

Southern Illinois lays 3.5-4.5 at Evansville, but a 14-point adjusted efficiency gap suggests the market is undervaluing the Salukis. Bryan Bash breaks down why the four-game losing streak is noise and why Evansville’s offensive struggles make this spread a gift.

Oregon is currently mired in a five-game losing streak and dealing with critical injuries to Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle. We dive into the tempo and rebounding metrics to find the best bet for this Big Ten showdown at Alaska Airlines Arena.

South Florida lays 4.5 to 5 points at home against Florida Atlantic in an AAC matchup that the market has priced correctly. With an 8.7-point edge in adjusted net efficiency and home court advantage, the Bulls have multiple paths to covering this number against an Owls team with glaring perimeter defense issues.