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Results for Wednesday 18th of February 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | -3 | $-360.00 |
| Craig Trapp | -2 | $-240.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | 0 | $-30.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 4 | $400.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Tony George | 7 | $700.00 |
| Vernon Croy | 4 | $400.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 7 | $700.00 |
| August Young | 4 | $360.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | -7 | $-770.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 1 | $40.00 |
| Nick Menken | 4 | $400.00 |
Wednesday 18th of February 2026
Doc's Sports
3 Unit Play. Take #669 Cleveland State +10.5 over Youngstown State (3:30p.m., Wednesday, February 18 ESPN+) Just feel this is too many points for teams with a similar record in a one bid league. Cleveland State beat Youngstown State earlier this season and the Vikings have won 6 of the last 10 meetings. The two teams are a combined 1-5 in their last 6 games and I see this one going down to the wire.
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #684 St. Bonaventure (-4.5) over St. Joseph’s (7 p.m.)
The Bonnies have played the most difficult schedule in the A-10. I think that this team is a little better than their record. They historically have been very good at home, even if they haven’t been this year. In fact, they have lost three straight and five of six in their own barn. I don’t think that can continue. They lost to the Hawks once already this year and I don’t like St. Joe’s for the sweep.
2-Unit Play. Take #686 Alabama (-4.5) over Arkansas (7 p.m.)
Alabama has quietly won four straight since getting embarrassed at Florida on Feb. 1. They are excellent in their own gym and I feel like they are going to trip up an Arkansas team that has stumbled on the road. The Razorbacks lost at Auburn and Georgia – both by double digits – and have benefitted from the easiest schedule in the SEC. I think Alabama gets hot from the outside tonight and shoots their way past the Razorbacks.
2-Unit Play. Take #740 Missouri (+4) over Vanderbilt (9 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 153.5 Vanderbilt at Missouri (9 p.m.)
Vanderbilt has had a pretty cushy schedule. They’ve only played on the road once in the last four weeks, compared to four home games. I think they are going to struggle a bit in a very tough environment. Missouri is one of the best home teams in the country. They are coming off a home loss to Texas and I don’t see the Tigers dropping two in a row in their own gym. I like Missouri in a shootout.
3-Unit Play. Take #748 Arizona (-12.5) over BYU (9 p.m.)
Arizona has shown that it is human, losing back-to-back games after starting the season 23-0. They are not going to lose back-to-back games on their home court and I think they could put the boot to BYU here. The Cougars are still figuring things out after losing Richie Saunders for the season. I can’t overstate what a blow that is to this team. Arizona point guard Jaden Bradley is a great defender so I think he’ll slow down Robert Wright. A.J. Dybantsa is going to try to pick up the slack by doing everything himself and I don’t expect it to go well.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
4-Unit Play. Take #677 Clemson (-3.5) Over Wake Forest (7 p.m., Wednesday, February 18)
Clemson’s back-to-back losses give us extra line value. Losing to hot Virginia Tech and Duke isn’t alarming — I expect a bounce-back on the road tonight. Wake Forest isn’t a good team right now, and Clemson’s defense should dominate. Take Clemson to win and cover the spread.
2-Unit Play. Take 5 Point Teaser: St John's (-4.5) Over Marquette & Arkansas (+9) Over Alabama (Wednesday, February 18)
Think St John’s wins by double digits and also think Arkansas can win this game outright … so with the extra 5 points in teaser really like it.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
3-Unit Play. Take #747 BYU (+12.5) at Arizona (9 p.m., Wed, Feb. 18)
Due to some internet issues leading into the time of this posting I am having to post my picks today without the write-ups. My focus was on research and market analysis rather than typing everything up today due to the ongoing intermittent issues with the internet. As a result of this, all of my selections will be lower-rated today on Wednesday but I have potential top games likely for Thursday. Thank you for your understanding. 3* BYU +12.5
3-Unit Play. Take #760 San Francisco (+14.5) vs Gonzaga (11 p.m., Wed, Feb. 18)
Due to some internet issues leading into the time of this posting I am having to post my picks today without the write-ups. My focus was on research and market analysis rather than typing everything up today due to the ongoing intermittent issues with the internet. As a result of this, all of my selections will be lower-rated today on Wednesday but I have potential top games likely for Thursday. Thank you for your understanding. 3* SAN FRANCISCO +14.5
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #306565. Take Jacksonville +7 over Florida Gulf Coast (Wednesday @ 7pm est)
We roll with Jacksonville here as this is a 10-17 team facing a 12-15 teams hooking up, FGCU won 68-49 last time, can Jax step up here, I believe they can. FGCU has won back/back games coming in, they have central arkansas on deck, Jacksonville did beat Lipscomb at home, nice win against North Florida, top 40 in blocks, I think the 7 point is live here, like Jacksonville inside the number.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY
3 Unit Play. Take #762 UNLV -2 over Colorado St (11:00p.m., Wednesday February 18)
Tony George
CBB
2/18/26
5 Units
Take #714 LA Tech -2.5 over Jacksonville State
***7:30PM EST Tip
LA Tech was my preseason pick to win the C-USA Tournament and go dancing come March, and I am not backing off that statement. The boys from Ruston, Louisiana are currently 4th place, and a home win here tonight will not only move them ahead of Jacksonville State, it will put them in a two-way tie with 4 games left to go. And let’s be honest- No one is catching Liberty for the #1 seed, but the #2 seed does get the double bye in C-USA and we all know what can happen with just one game come March between Liberty and LA Tech, especially on opposite sides of the bracket in a championship game.
But it all starts with what LA Tech HC Talvin Hester is calling “The 4 game Season.” They win tonight, and they position themselves to not only get the aforementioned double buy, but most of all; they get to be on the opposite side of the bracket as far as Liberty, setting up that potential championship game. LA Tech has the best home record in C-USA at 12-1. They have good guard play, and excellent BIGS down low to bang. Better rebounding team by a mile here is LA Tech, playing at home in a sold-out gym where they have lost only 1 out of 13 all year, and we are getting a very nice price tag- Take LA Tech ATS.
Additional 2 Unit Play
Play #681 / #682 No. Iowa / Indiana State (OVER 135) -110 *7 EST
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #679 Richmond +5.5-110 over Davidson (Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00pm ET)
Take Richmond ATS as my top college basketball pick for Wednesday night. This pick falls into one of my top college basketball systems and I really like Richmond in this spot on the road. Richmond comes into this game well rested and this is a big bounce back spot for them. Richmond is the better team defensively and I do expect them to step up on the road here tonight and dominate the boards. Richmond has averaged 77.8 points per game overall the season shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc. Play Richmond ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 711 SIU -1.5 over Drake (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 18)
Last season the folks in Des Moines were watching Drake on their way to a 31-4 season. But HC Ben McCollum packed his bags for Iowa City and the Bulldogs are struggling under Eric Henderson. They’ve lost six in a row by an average margin of nearly 13 ppg. Drake’s biggest issues are on the defensive end. SIU has won four of six and defense is the key for the Salukis. Their biggest issue is 3-point accuracy but they take the sixth fewest 3-point attempts per 2-point attempts in the nation. SIU took way too many treys in the first meeting, an OT loss where they blew a 17-point second half league. I expect the Salukis to learn from the mistake and get the ball inside the arc. I’m backing Southern Illinois. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
3-Unit Play: Take 306559 American -2.5 over Bucknell (7 p.m., Wed., February 18)
American snapped a five-game skid last time out and I’m betting they’ll win their second straight game tonight. The Eagles whipped Bucknell on the glass earlier this season and forced 14 turnovers while allowing just 10 assists. However, they had one of those nights when it came to accuracy on the offensive end and they were out-scored 15-7 at the FT line in a one-point loss. Bucknell is a mess at both ends of the floor. They can’t shoot, don’t force many misses on defense, and rank 307th in offensive turnover percentage. The Bison are 0-8 ATS at home off a double digit loss (lost by 13 to Boston last game). I’m backing American on Wednesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (710) MTSU/Sam Houston UNDER 152.5 -110 (2/18 @ 7:30PM EST) SHSU push tempo and it's for this reason we have a total above 150. However, MTSU should be able to slow this down. The Bearkats have gone under in two of their last three, and although Middle Tennessee have gone over in four-straight; we don't expect that to be the norm, and it's for this reason we're getting an added bump. We like the under here based on team profiles and the first matchup which landed on 135 points.
4-Unit Play - (756) Pepperdine/Portland UNDER 150.5 -110 (2/18 @ 10:00PM EST) This line is too high for mid-tempo teams that struggle with offensive efficiency. Pepperdine rank 290th in adjusted offensive rating, and Portland rank 259th. Both teams are some of the worst three-point shooting teams in the nation, and both sit 14-11 to the under. All-in-all, we can only look one way here. Value on the under.
4-Unit Play - (761) Colorado State/UNLV OVER 147.5 -110 (2/18 @ 1:00PM EST) This should come as no surprise. We've had lots of action on the total involving Colorado State this season, and we've had great success in doing so hitting 63% on totals involving them. This is all about the numbers and nothing more. Let's grab another.
Strike Point Sports
4-Unit Play. Take #702 George Mason (-2) over Dayton. (8pm, Wednesday, February 18)
George Mason has seen their regular season A10 aspirations go up in flames with back to back losses. However, those games were on the road, and this one is being played in EagleBank Arena, where the Patriots are 15-1 SU and 9-6 ATS. The Flyers come in 2-4 in their last six games and haven't performed well enough on the road to get support here. The first one to 70 should win and cover here, and that bodes well for a home team that has won and covered five games scoring less than this threshold.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Wednesday February 18th 2026-
7 Unit Play Take #668 Furman -1 over East Tennessee State (6:30pm est):
Lots to like here with Furman in this one. They come into this game looking for revenge against this East Tennessee State team they lost to in overtime a few weeks ago. The Paladins let a double digit lead slip away the final 10 minutes of regulation time to ETSU of that contest. I felt Furman was the much better of the two teams in that contest as they shot nearly 76% from two point range in the game but were done in by 21 turnovers. They are one of the biggest teams in CBB with all five starters being 6 foot 5 and up.
Take Furman in this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #666 Wofford (-13) Over VA Military. (6:00p.m, Wednesday, February 18th)
Wofford has dropped back-to-back games on the road against two sneaky beasts, Samford (15-12) and UNC Greensboro (12-15). Those losses look bad on paper despite VA Military coming in 6-21. Wofford is a stout 9-3 at home, 6-4 in their last 10 games, 6-2 ATS after a loss, and 9-5 ATS as a favorite. Let's roll with the Terriers, as we believe this to be a blowout matchup.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #693 Purdue Fort Wayne (+6) Over Northern Kentucky. (7:00p.m, Wednesday, February 18th)
IPFW comes into this game 15-12 on the year, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and coming off an 83-78 home win over IU Indy (7-21). Northern Kentucky just got done with IU Indy and won that game on the road in an 84-81 final. Northern Kentucky is 11-4 at home, and this is where the public should feed. IPFW is 4-9 on the road and has not been playing well, taking losses against Youngstown State, Wright State, and Green Bay prior to IU Indy. We believe this is a synergy spot for IPFW. They just picked up a win, and the mentality should shift heavily tonight. We are going to play small even though we feel strong about this edge.
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #306572 Bellarmine (+3.5) Over Lipscomb (7:05 PM, Wednesday, February 18th)
This is a battle of opposites. Lipscomb is not a very good road team. They struggle offensively on the road. Bellarmine plays good defense at home and they convert their free throws. This line is dropping in Bellarmine's favor. We'll back the home team to cover and have a chance to win outright.
Griffin Murphy
3-Unit Play. Take #733 Utah (+10.5) Over West Virginia (8:30p.m., Wednesday, February 18th)
Utah is just 1-11 straight up in Big 12 play and winless on the road, but this team has been a reliable covering machine. When given points, the Utes have consistently rewarded bettors, going 8-2 ATS over their last 10 games and a nation's best 7-1 ATS in road contests this season.West Virginia has struggled to separate from opponents at home, failing to cover in each of its last three games in Morgantown, and are overvalued in this spot. The Mountaineers play at one of the slowest paces in the country and are also among the weaker teams nationally from the free-throw line. That combination makes it difficult to create sustained scoring runs or significant margin. With limited pace and inefficient shooting on the other side, expect a grind-it-out game. Take Utah to hang around and do what it does best, and that's cover as a hefty dog.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
4 Unit: Take #685 Arkansas (+4.5) over Alabama (-110) (7:00p.m, Wednesday, February 18th)
Tonight we get a marquee SEC showdown as Arkansas Razorbacks head to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams come in playing excellent basketball. Arkansas is riding a three-game winning streak, highlighted by an impressive 88–75 win over Auburn at home. They’re 7–3 over their last ten games and continue to show why they’re one of the most well-coached and disciplined teams in the conference. Alabama enters on a four-game winning streak of their own after handling South Carolina 89–75, and they’ve been efficient offensively during this stretch. That said, this matchup sets up as a much tighter game than the line suggests. Arkansas is simply too well-coached and too physical to get blown out in a high-profile SEC road spot like this. They defend, rebound, and execute in late-game situations all things that travel well. This feels like a possession-by-possession battle that comes down to the final minutes. Give me the points with the Razorbacks. Arkansas steps up in a big way and keeps this game within the number with a real chance to win outright.
Nick Menken
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Doc's Sports
3 Unit Play. Take #669 Cleveland State +10.5 over Youngstown State (3:30p.m., Wednesday, February 18 ESPN+) Just feel this is too many points for teams with a similar record in a one bid league. Cleveland State beat Youngstown State earlier this season and the Vikings have won 6 of the last 10 meetings. The two teams are a combined 1-5 in their last 6 games and I see this one going down to the wire.Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #684 St. Bonaventure (-4.5) over St. Joseph’s (7 p.m.)The Bonnies have played the most difficult schedule in the A-10. I think that this team is a little better than their record. They historically have been very good at home, even if they haven’t been this year. In fact, they have lost three straight and five of six in their own barn. I don’t think that can continue. They lost to the Hawks once already this year and I don’t like St. Joe’s for the sweep.
2-Unit Play. Take #686 Alabama (-4.5) over Arkansas (7 p.m.)
Alabama has quietly won four straight since getting embarrassed at Florida on Feb. 1. They are excellent in their own gym and I feel like they are going to trip up an Arkansas team that has stumbled on the road. The Razorbacks lost at Auburn and Georgia – both by double digits – and have benefitted from the easiest schedule in the SEC. I think Alabama gets hot from the outside tonight and shoots their way past the Razorbacks.
2-Unit Play. Take #740 Missouri (+4) over Vanderbilt (9 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 153.5 Vanderbilt at Missouri (9 p.m.)
Vanderbilt has had a pretty cushy schedule. They’ve only played on the road once in the last four weeks, compared to four home games. I think they are going to struggle a bit in a very tough environment. Missouri is one of the best home teams in the country. They are coming off a home loss to Texas and I don’t see the Tigers dropping two in a row in their own gym. I like Missouri in a shootout.
3-Unit Play. Take #748 Arizona (-12.5) over BYU (9 p.m.)
Arizona has shown that it is human, losing back-to-back games after starting the season 23-0. They are not going to lose back-to-back games on their home court and I think they could put the boot to BYU here. The Cougars are still figuring things out after losing Richie Saunders for the season. I can’t overstate what a blow that is to this team. Arizona point guard Jaden Bradley is a great defender so I think he’ll slow down Robert Wright. A.J. Dybantsa is going to try to pick up the slack by doing everything himself and I don’t expect it to go well.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
4-Unit Play. Take #677 Clemson (-3.5) Over Wake Forest (7 p.m., Wednesday, February 18)Clemson’s back-to-back losses give us extra line value. Losing to hot Virginia Tech and Duke isn’t alarming — I expect a bounce-back on the road tonight. Wake Forest isn’t a good team right now, and Clemson’s defense should dominate. Take Clemson to win and cover the spread.
2-Unit Play. Take 5 Point Teaser: St John's (-4.5) Over Marquette & Arkansas (+9) Over Alabama (Wednesday, February 18)
Think St John’s wins by double digits and also think Arkansas can win this game outright … so with the extra 5 points in teaser really like it.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
3-Unit Play. Take #747 BYU (+12.5) at Arizona (9 p.m., Wed, Feb. 18)Due to some internet issues leading into the time of this posting I am having to post my picks today without the write-ups. My focus was on research and market analysis rather than typing everything up today due to the ongoing intermittent issues with the internet. As a result of this, all of my selections will be lower-rated today on Wednesday but I have potential top games likely for Thursday. Thank you for your understanding. 3* BYU +12.5
3-Unit Play. Take #760 San Francisco (+14.5) vs Gonzaga (11 p.m., Wed, Feb. 18)
Due to some internet issues leading into the time of this posting I am having to post my picks today without the write-ups. My focus was on research and market analysis rather than typing everything up today due to the ongoing intermittent issues with the internet. As a result of this, all of my selections will be lower-rated today on Wednesday but I have potential top games likely for Thursday. Thank you for your understanding. 3* SAN FRANCISCO +14.5
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #306565. Take Jacksonville +7 over Florida Gulf Coast (Wednesday @ 7pm est)We roll with Jacksonville here as this is a 10-17 team facing a 12-15 teams hooking up, FGCU won 68-49 last time, can Jax step up here, I believe they can. FGCU has won back/back games coming in, they have central arkansas on deck, Jacksonville did beat Lipscomb at home, nice win against North Florida, top 40 in blocks, I think the 7 point is live here, like Jacksonville inside the number.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY3 Unit Play. Take #762 UNLV -2 over Colorado St (11:00p.m., Wednesday February 18)
Tony George
CBB2/18/26
5 Units
Take #714 LA Tech -2.5 over Jacksonville State
***7:30PM EST Tip
LA Tech was my preseason pick to win the C-USA Tournament and go dancing come March, and I am not backing off that statement. The boys from Ruston, Louisiana are currently 4th place, and a home win here tonight will not only move them ahead of Jacksonville State, it will put them in a two-way tie with 4 games left to go. And let’s be honest- No one is catching Liberty for the #1 seed, but the #2 seed does get the double bye in C-USA and we all know what can happen with just one game come March between Liberty and LA Tech, especially on opposite sides of the bracket in a championship game.
But it all starts with what LA Tech HC Talvin Hester is calling “The 4 game Season.” They win tonight, and they position themselves to not only get the aforementioned double buy, but most of all; they get to be on the opposite side of the bracket as far as Liberty, setting up that potential championship game. LA Tech has the best home record in C-USA at 12-1. They have good guard play, and excellent BIGS down low to bang. Better rebounding team by a mile here is LA Tech, playing at home in a sold-out gym where they have lost only 1 out of 13 all year, and we are getting a very nice price tag- Take LA Tech ATS.
Additional 2 Unit Play
Play #681 / #682 No. Iowa / Indiana State (OVER 135) -110 *7 EST
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #679 Richmond +5.5-110 over Davidson (Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00pm ET)Take Richmond ATS as my top college basketball pick for Wednesday night. This pick falls into one of my top college basketball systems and I really like Richmond in this spot on the road. Richmond comes into this game well rested and this is a big bounce back spot for them. Richmond is the better team defensively and I do expect them to step up on the road here tonight and dominate the boards. Richmond has averaged 77.8 points per game overall the season shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc. Play Richmond ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 711 SIU -1.5 over Drake (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 18)Last season the folks in Des Moines were watching Drake on their way to a 31-4 season. But HC Ben McCollum packed his bags for Iowa City and the Bulldogs are struggling under Eric Henderson. They’ve lost six in a row by an average margin of nearly 13 ppg. Drake’s biggest issues are on the defensive end. SIU has won four of six and defense is the key for the Salukis. Their biggest issue is 3-point accuracy but they take the sixth fewest 3-point attempts per 2-point attempts in the nation. SIU took way too many treys in the first meeting, an OT loss where they blew a 17-point second half league. I expect the Salukis to learn from the mistake and get the ball inside the arc. I’m backing Southern Illinois. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
3-Unit Play: Take 306559 American -2.5 over Bucknell (7 p.m., Wed., February 18)
American snapped a five-game skid last time out and I’m betting they’ll win their second straight game tonight. The Eagles whipped Bucknell on the glass earlier this season and forced 14 turnovers while allowing just 10 assists. However, they had one of those nights when it came to accuracy on the offensive end and they were out-scored 15-7 at the FT line in a one-point loss. Bucknell is a mess at both ends of the floor. They can’t shoot, don’t force many misses on defense, and rank 307th in offensive turnover percentage. The Bison are 0-8 ATS at home off a double digit loss (lost by 13 to Boston last game). I’m backing American on Wednesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (710) MTSU/Sam Houston UNDER 152.5 -110 (2/18 @ 7:30PM EST) SHSU push tempo and it's for this reason we have a total above 150. However, MTSU should be able to slow this down. The Bearkats have gone under in two of their last three, and although Middle Tennessee have gone over in four-straight; we don't expect that to be the norm, and it's for this reason we're getting an added bump. We like the under here based on team profiles and the first matchup which landed on 135 points.4-Unit Play - (756) Pepperdine/Portland UNDER 150.5 -110 (2/18 @ 10:00PM EST) This line is too high for mid-tempo teams that struggle with offensive efficiency. Pepperdine rank 290th in adjusted offensive rating, and Portland rank 259th. Both teams are some of the worst three-point shooting teams in the nation, and both sit 14-11 to the under. All-in-all, we can only look one way here. Value on the under.
4-Unit Play - (761) Colorado State/UNLV OVER 147.5 -110 (2/18 @ 1:00PM EST) This should come as no surprise. We've had lots of action on the total involving Colorado State this season, and we've had great success in doing so hitting 63% on totals involving them. This is all about the numbers and nothing more. Let's grab another.
Strike Point Sports
4-Unit Play. Take #702 George Mason (-2) over Dayton. (8pm, Wednesday, February 18)George Mason has seen their regular season A10 aspirations go up in flames with back to back losses. However, those games were on the road, and this one is being played in EagleBank Arena, where the Patriots are 15-1 SU and 9-6 ATS. The Flyers come in 2-4 in their last six games and haven't performed well enough on the road to get support here. The first one to 70 should win and cover here, and that bodes well for a home team that has won and covered five games scoring less than this threshold.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Wednesday February 18th 2026-7 Unit Play Take #668 Furman -1 over East Tennessee State (6:30pm est):
Lots to like here with Furman in this one. They come into this game looking for revenge against this East Tennessee State team they lost to in overtime a few weeks ago. The Paladins let a double digit lead slip away the final 10 minutes of regulation time to ETSU of that contest. I felt Furman was the much better of the two teams in that contest as they shot nearly 76% from two point range in the game but were done in by 21 turnovers. They are one of the biggest teams in CBB with all five starters being 6 foot 5 and up.
Take Furman in this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #666 Wofford (-13) Over VA Military. (6:00p.m, Wednesday, February 18th)Wofford has dropped back-to-back games on the road against two sneaky beasts, Samford (15-12) and UNC Greensboro (12-15). Those losses look bad on paper despite VA Military coming in 6-21. Wofford is a stout 9-3 at home, 6-4 in their last 10 games, 6-2 ATS after a loss, and 9-5 ATS as a favorite. Let's roll with the Terriers, as we believe this to be a blowout matchup.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #693 Purdue Fort Wayne (+6) Over Northern Kentucky. (7:00p.m, Wednesday, February 18th)
IPFW comes into this game 15-12 on the year, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and coming off an 83-78 home win over IU Indy (7-21). Northern Kentucky just got done with IU Indy and won that game on the road in an 84-81 final. Northern Kentucky is 11-4 at home, and this is where the public should feed. IPFW is 4-9 on the road and has not been playing well, taking losses against Youngstown State, Wright State, and Green Bay prior to IU Indy. We believe this is a synergy spot for IPFW. They just picked up a win, and the mentality should shift heavily tonight. We are going to play small even though we feel strong about this edge.
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #306572 Bellarmine (+3.5) Over Lipscomb (7:05 PM, Wednesday, February 18th)
This is a battle of opposites. Lipscomb is not a very good road team. They struggle offensively on the road. Bellarmine plays good defense at home and they convert their free throws. This line is dropping in Bellarmine's favor. We'll back the home team to cover and have a chance to win outright.
Griffin Murphy
3-Unit Play. Take #733 Utah (+10.5) Over West Virginia (8:30p.m., Wednesday, February 18th)
Utah is just 1-11 straight up in Big 12 play and winless on the road, but this team has been a reliable covering machine. When given points, the Utes have consistently rewarded bettors, going 8-2 ATS over their last 10 games and a nation's best 7-1 ATS in road contests this season.West Virginia has struggled to separate from opponents at home, failing to cover in each of its last three games in Morgantown, and are overvalued in this spot. The Mountaineers play at one of the slowest paces in the country and are also among the weaker teams nationally from the free-throw line. That combination makes it difficult to create sustained scoring runs or significant margin. With limited pace and inefficient shooting on the other side, expect a grind-it-out game. Take Utah to hang around and do what it does best, and that's cover as a hefty dog.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
4 Unit: Take #685 Arkansas (+4.5) over Alabama (-110) (7:00p.m, Wednesday, February 18th)Tonight we get a marquee SEC showdown as Arkansas Razorbacks head to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams come in playing excellent basketball. Arkansas is riding a three-game winning streak, highlighted by an impressive 88–75 win over Auburn at home. They’re 7–3 over their last ten games and continue to show why they’re one of the most well-coached and disciplined teams in the conference. Alabama enters on a four-game winning streak of their own after handling South Carolina 89–75, and they’ve been efficient offensively during this stretch. That said, this matchup sets up as a much tighter game than the line suggests. Arkansas is simply too well-coached and too physical to get blown out in a high-profile SEC road spot like this. They defend, rebound, and execute in late-game situations all things that travel well. This feels like a possession-by-possession battle that comes down to the final minutes. Give me the points with the Razorbacks. Arkansas steps up in a big way and keeps this game within the number with a real chance to win outright.
Nick Menken
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DOC'S SPORTS is coming off five straight winning seasons and is one of the top college basketball betting minds in the country! Packages for the 2025-26 season are available, and we cannot wait for the season to start in early November. We are expecting another big nonconference portion of the season, and our 8-unit Nonconference Game of the Year is slated to go in early December. It has won 13 of the 16 years it has been in existence and it is one of the most sought out games in the entire country. Doc’s has gone 28-12, +10,650 with their plays rated 7.0+ over the past two seasons and is one of the best big game players in the industry. Jump on board now with a veteran handicapper that has 54 years of experience in the industry.
ROBERT FERRINGO is one of the elite college basketball handicappers in the nation and is coming off one of the best seasons in Doc’s Sports history, banking +13,930 for his clients. Robert has banked an extraordinary +20,700 over the past two years (+6,770 in 2023). He has posted 14 of 19 winning college hoops seasons and 56 of 81 winning college basketball months, including six straight. Robert has been at his best right out of the gate, producing an astounding 16 of 19 winning nonconference seasons while raking in +71,090 in early-season profit for his backers. Robert has gone 570-375 (60 percent) with his plays of 5.0 or higher (40-21 run) and you can jump on The Victory Train today!
RAPHAEL ESPARZA racked up +3,720 in profit in 2023-24, and this year he looks for another red-hot start in college hoops. It’s no secret that college basketball totals are Esparza’s specialty, and he chews up the sportsbooks with these razor-sharp plays. Esparza has produced four of five winning college basketball seasons, and 10 out of 13, and this coming season he will fill up your bank accounts with more hoops winners.
VERNON CROY is coming off one of his best-ever college basketball seasons, taking home over +4,310 on the year. Croy went on a sensational +10,100 two-month run from November to January and he is looking to do the same thing this year. Croy went 24-18, +3,240 with his plays rated 7.0+ last season and does his best work with his top plays. Croy expects to go on several more big runs again this season with 1-5 college basketball plays released on a daily basis. Sign-up now.
AUGUST YOUNG is an elite college basketball handicapper known for his predictive model that is able to beat the market time and time again - especially when it comes to totals. Young tallied a wire-to-wire winning year in 2024-25 (+4,725) and had an amazing 2022-23 season, churning out +13,590 in profit for his followers! Young has made new connections once again for the 2025-26 season and is expecting similar results. If betting from a value standpoint with the optimal approach to long-term profitability, his methods are sure to be a good fit.
NICK MENKEN is releasing his college basketball packages exclusively at Doc’s Sports and he is coming off a profitable 2024-25 campaign. He maintains a sharp focus on maximizing profits, and Menken’s strategy is built on in-depth analysis and a finely tuned algorithm that drives his success. His approach combines data-driven insights with a deep understanding of the game, ensuring that each pick is carefully crafted to deliver maximum value. Whether it’s big conference matchups or under-the-radar games, his expertise covers it all. Don’t miss out!
JASON SHARPE has posted three of four winning college basketball seasons and is ready to do it again. In 2023-24 he went on a +10,000 run the last three months of the season and closed the year on a 58-31 run. Sharpe has gone 26-18 (59%) with his last 44 7-Unit College Basketball Plays and is looking for more top ticket wins. Sharpe is looking to close out the year with a bang! Take advantage of his ultra-selective style by signing up today.
GRIFFIN MURPHY closed out 2023-24 with a rock solid +3,795 profit and he’s looking forward to another dominating year on the hardwood. Murphy has gone 3-1 with his 8-Unit GOTY Plays (+1,520) over the past two seasons and he does his best work in March Madness. Murphy is very fired up for the forthcoming campaign and is hoping to build on his incredible season-ending performance.
SCOTT SPREITZER ended last season on fire on the hardwood. Spreitzer heads into the 2024-25 season on a +5,220 college basketball winning run over the final two months of last year. Spreitzer has gone 96-59 (62%) with his top picks rated 5.0+ over his last 154 attempts. Spreitzer is a two-time winner in the Las Vegas College Basketball Invitational, nailing over 60% of his plays to take home the trophy. Make college basketball profits a way of life by signing up today!
ARUN SHIVA posted nearly +7,000 in college basketball profit between 2017-2023. He does his best work in March Madness, posting six of nine winning postseasons for a combined +7,000 in profit while hitting nearly 60 percent of his plays in the process. He is known for these explosive runs, and you can expect one or two massive waves each season. The Cowboy utilizes a selective one-play-per-day approach. He is setting up for another big season and would love to have you on board!
STRIKE POINT SPORTS has rolled out 9 of 16 winning college basketball seasons, and his backers banked nearly +20,000 between 2008-2020. SPS releases between 1-5 plays per day and is one of the most explosive college hoops handicappers around. Strike Point Sports has gone 4-2 with their 8-Unit Game of the Year Plays over the past two seasons and have hit better than 60 percent on plays of 5.0 or higher over the last 16 years. Put them to work for your bankroll today!
TONY GEORGE ended last year’s college basketball season on a +1,340 run in March through the national title game. He is looking to pick up where he left off with that momentum in this, his 34th year as a professional handicappers. George employs a low-volume approach and uses a power rankings system that he has developed over the last five years. He also employs a staff handicapper that focuses on small conferences, and half of his positions come from these smaller leagues. Sign up and take advantage!
CRAIG TRAPP started his handicapping career over 20 years ago due in large part to his expertise in college basketball. Over the last 10 years, Trapp has honed that craft and had an amazing 62% season in 2023-24. Trapp believes that less is more in college hoops and you can expect one or two picks daily and 7-10 predictions weekly. Sign up now!
SCOTT RICKENBACH is always looking for value with moneylines and totals leading the way in college basketball. The key for Rickenbach with moneylines in hoops is the value on underdogs that are set up in an ideal situation for an upset. Though money lines are Rickenbach’s specialty, you also get plenty of ATS sides and totals too! Rickenbach has produced many winning basketball seasons in his two-decade career and is ready for another big season in college hoops.