College Basketball Picks

Fresh off dominating wins, Houston (-1.5) and Texas Tech meet in a battle that could reshape the Big 12 title race. Despite the Cougars’ impressive road record (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS in last three), the Red Raiders’ defensive prowess at home and value at +114 on the moneyline make them an appealing play in what should be a raucous atmosphere in Lubbock.

While St. John’s (-4.5) brings their pristine home record to MSG, UConn’s Garden success and recent defensive dominance against Villanova makes the points enticing. With the Huskies 6-4 ATS as underdogs and the Red Storm just 1-2 ATS in their last three as favorites, the stage could be set for Connecticut to steal one in their home away from home.

Fresh off a dominant win over Virginia, Duke (-9.5) takes their show to the World’s Most Famous Arena against an Illinois team that just surrendered 95 to Wisconsin. With the Blue Devils hitting their stride (16-10 ATS) and the illness-plagued Illini dropping seven of their last ten against the number at home, the chalk looks appetizing despite the venue.

Fresh off an 80-56 dismantling of Seton Hall, Marquette (-1.5) visits a Villanova team that showed fight at UConn but has been ice-cold at home. Despite the Golden Eagles’ pedestrian 11-14-1 ATS record, their recent 4-1 ATS run as favorites suggests this short spread could be a trap for Wildcats backers.

The Maryland Terrapins enter as heavy home favorites after dropping 101 on Iowa, but a scrappy USC squad with road covering prowess could keep things interesting. With the Trojans 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games, this inflated spread deserves a closer look. Free pick inside

The surging Nebraska Cornhuskers head to Happy Valley as slim road favorites against a Penn State team riding a seven-game skid. With the Nittany Lions fresh off a stunning home loss to Washington, oddsmakers might be gifting us a bargain with this short spread.

Fresh off a stunning home loss where they surrendered 94 points, Purdue (+3.5) faces a surging Michigan State team that just dominated Illinois on the road. With the Spartans clicking on both ends and the Boilermakers showing cracks in their armor, this line might be on the move. Get Joe’s pick inside.

The Arizona Wildcats head to Waco as slight underdogs, looking to snap a two-game skid against a Baylor Bears squad that’s been money at home. Here’s why the sharp play might be laying the points with the Bears.

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