College Basketball Picks

Pittsburgh looked good in upsetting Iowa State, but Xavier is a different type of team and could rebound off a shakey opener. Rich Crew breaks it down and gives out his spread winner.

Princeton is off a big upset of Arizona in the opening match, while Missouri surprised some with their easier-than-expected win over Utah State. What’s the best bet here? Read on to get Crew’s recommended bet.

It took two overtime periods to get the winner the last time the Friars and the Golden Eagles met back on Dec 10, with Providence coming away the victor 103-98. They switch venues this time around, so maybe that will be enough to get the win for Marquette, but the spread may be a different thing with most sportsbooks hanging a -7.5.

Both teams come into this game on losing streaks, with the Ohio State loser of four straight and Nebraska on a mini two-game streak. The Cornhuskers have lost just two home games this season, getting blown out by Illinois, but played tough against the Boilermakers, losing by three in OT. Is this a barking dog situation? Get Crew’s top play.

The Badgers will try to get back on track tonight when they host the Nittany Lions. The loser of three straight and five straight against the spread Wisconsin is expected to get arguably their best player back Forward, Tyler Wahl, who has missed the last three games. Will that be enough to get by the -3.5 spread? Get our capper’s take plus recommended bet.