College Basketball Betting News, Picks, and Analysis

With the Blue Devils being fortunate to escape with a home win in their last game, I am backing the Spartans (-1) with my Duke vs. Michigan State prediction.

Written by Mike Spector

I'm looking for the home side to get the job done in my Iowa State vs. Purdue prediction.

Written by Mike Spector

My Gonzaga vs. Kentucky prediction expects the Wildcats to be in for their second straight defensive struggle.

Written by Mike Spector

Mikel Brown Jr. should have a strong showing as a passer in my Louisville vs. Arkansas prediction.

Written by Shane Thurston

I'm eyeing the total in my NC State vs. Auburn prediction as I think we can take advantage of the Wolfpack being a defensive sieve.

Written by Mike Spector

My Florida vs. Duke prediction anticipates a defensive struggle tonight.

Written by Mike Spector

My Missouri vs. Notre Dame prediction features the Fighting Irish covering -1.5 and the game staying Under 146.5 points.

Written by Brenden Schaeffer

My North Carolina vs. Kentucky prediction features the Tar Heels covering +6.5 and the game staying Under 163.5.

Written by Shane Thurston

Both teams look for their best win of the season on Black Friday.

Written by Shane Thurston

Illinois has not fared well in ranked vs. ranked games at neutral sites, which is why I am laying the 2.5 points with UConn for my UConn vs. Illinois prediction.

Written by Mike Spector

I expect Duke (-10.5) to roll against Arkansas on Thanksgiving in Chicago.

Written by Shane Thurston

Miami (+8.5) is underrated in this matchup against BYU in the ESPN Events Invitational on Thanksgiving.

Written by Shane Thurston

No. 12 Gonzaga squares off with No. 7 Michigan in the Players Era Festival championship tonight with $1 million in NIL on the line.

Written by Rob Paul

I expect Vanderbilt to show why it is the odds-on -125 favorite to win the Battle 4 Atlantis with another offensive explosion in this tournament opener.

Written by Mike Spector

I'm backing the underdog Golden Bears in the Empire Classic with my UCLA vs. California prediction.

Written by Mike Spector

I expect a reversal of fortunes for these teams after Auburn beat Michigan in last year’s Sweet 16.

Written by Mike Spector

I expect the Volunteers to use their quality depth to make this year’s matchup much closer than last year’s Elite Eight blowout

Written by Mike Spector

The Under is my favorite play in this matchup of major brand-name teams at the Players Era Festival.

Written by Shane Thurston

I project Rugers to cover the spread (+6.5) against Notre Dame in an early-morning rock fight.

Written by Shane Thurston

Purdue and Duke have all the buzz early in the season as both programs attempt to live up to being the March Madness odds favorites at Thanksgiving.

Written by Rob Paul

Perennial contenders Purdue, Duke, Houston, and UConn are the early favorites to reach the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

Written by Rob Paul

With Feast Week here, Purdue, Duke, Houston, and UConn are the biggest March Madness favorites.

Written by Rob Paul

Gabe Henderson discusses the five biggest mistakes people make when filling out their March Madness brackets ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

Written by Gabe Henderson

March Madness survivor pools are one of the most fun ways to get involved with the NCAA Tournament, and we're looking at the most important strategies to incorporate to win your pool.

Written by Rob Paul

We're breaking down how Calcutta auctions work and why they're another great option for immersing yourself in March Madness.

Written by Rob Paul

With March Madness here, we're breaking down how survivor pools for the NCAA Tournament work and how you can run your own this college basketball season.

Written by Rob Paul

Gabe Henderson examines the five best March Madness buzzer-beaters in the NCAA Tournament's rich history.

Written by Gabe Henderson

The opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament are responsible for why we call the tournament March Madness, but how do we spot the upsets before they happen?

Written by Andrew Reid

Sure, a No. 1 seed is most likely to cut down the nets, but who doesn't love an underdog story? We're looking at the best Cinderellas to ever win in the NCAA Tournament.

Written by Andrew Reid

March Madness is all about buzzer-beaters and Cinderella runs. But which underdogs perform best in the first round?

Written by Andrew Reid

Cinderella teams don't usually make it very far into the NCAA Tournament, but that doesn't mean we don't get to enjoy some incredible upsets from start to finish.

Written by Andrew Reid

Gabe Henderson breaks down the five best and worst tips to fill out your NCAA Tournament brackets ahead of March Madness.

Written by Gabe Henderson

Gabe Henderson breaks down March Madness brackets for beginners, offering some simple tips and strategies to help you do well in your NCAA Tournament challenge.

Written by Gabe Henderson

You like trends? We've got trends. Also, facts, trivia, and other info for each seed in March Madness.

Written by Andrew Reid

We'll be compiling all of our best March Madness picks and predictions for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including our national championship predictions.

Written by C Jackson Cowart

Check out our 2025 March Madness betting guide as we show how to bet on the NCAA Tournament.

Written by Mike Spector

USC's JuJu Watkins was named the women's Wooden Award winner after closing as a slight favorite.

Written by Rob Paul

After losing in the national championship to UConn, South Carolina opened as the favorite to take home the title in 2026, followed by the Huskies.

Written by Rob Paul