College Basketball Picks

Iowa and Michigan face off in a Big Ten showdown with Michigan favored by -8.5. The Hawkeyes’ offense and recent trends point to a close game, despite Michigan’s recent success. ATS analysis and betting insights here.

Illinois takes on Northwestern in a Big Ten battle with a 3.5-point spread. The Illini bring strong offensive numbers into Evanston, while the Wildcats aim to bounce back from a close loss to Iowa. This ATS preview highlights the key dynamics in Friday’s matchup.

Northwestern has the edge in recent matches in this series getting the “W” and the point spread win in three consecutive games. They’ll look for their fourth straight over the Spartans tonight and with the +9 line, the public is all over the visitor. Read on for our betting preview and Rich Crew’s take on the game.

Bowling Green faces Western Michigan in a tight MAC contest. With Bowling Green at -1.5 and a total of 145, it’s set to be close. Bowling Green, 17-12 SU, aims to bounce back on the road, where they’ve struggled ATS. Western Michigan, 11-18 SU, shines at home, boasting a solid 15-12 ATS record. Both teams have shown mixed results lately, making this game a potential nail-biter. Get our betting preview and Rich’s pick.

Duke visits NC State in a pivotal ACC showdown. The Blue Devils, at 23-6 SU and 16-12 ATS, are favored by 6 points, facing a Wolfpack team that’s 17-12 SU, 13-15-1 ATS. With a total at 148, will Duke’s defense or NC State’s pace dictate the game? This preview dives into stats, trends, and a total pick for this high-stakes battle for both clubs.