Expert College Basketball Picks
Doc's Sports offers the most prolific team of college basketball handicappers in the country, and we are looking forward to another amazing winter in 2025-2026! Our team offers a host of unique styles and all result in the same thing: incredible college basketball profits!
Sign up for a full season college basketball service for the early bird rate of $849 (regular price $950) and you'll get three handicappers of your choice for the first two weeks so you can compare service, style and of course performance. After the trial period simply choose the handicapper that you wish to continue with. If you want all three of the handicappers for the entire season call our office at 1-866-238-6696 and we will give you an even bigger discount!
(Read more below the pricing section about our college basketball picks and the different college basketball handicappers.)
College Basketball Daily Expert Picks Package - $30.00 With this package you will receive all your chosen handicapper's college basketball predictions for a one-day period. This will include any Top Games that fall on the given day for your chosen handicapper. If the package results in a loss (profit of at least $35 not being shown for all plays), your account will have a $30 credit put back into your account the following morning. We no longer offer extend mode on college basketball daily packages (do not request one), just daily credits put back into your account the following morning around 11 a.m. eastern. If you have any questions, call 1-866-238-6696 or email service@docsports.com.
College Basketball Weekly Expert Picks Package - $99.00 With this package you will receive all your chosen handicapper's college basketball picks for a 7-day period including any top games that may fall during this period. If the package results in a loss your account can be extended for free with our self-extend program. No extra days are given for days your handicapper passes unless a profit is not made.
Remainder of the College Basketball Season Subscription - $299.00 With this package you get a full season of college basketball picks for your chosen handicapper through the Final Four in early April of 2026 in Indianapolis, IN. This is the best value for your money and is your ticket to success during this current college basketball season. If you are interested in signing up for a full season service with multiple handicappers, please give us a call direct @ (866) 238-6696 or email service@docsports.com and we can work out special deal for you.
|
Yesterday's Expert College Basketball Picks from our handicappers.
Just so the public knows we are always transparent and honest with our reporting, in this spot we will list all of the previous days picks and analysis. This will be updated daily at around 5AM Eastern Time.
Get free college basketball picks today including expert parlays picks for betting tonight's college basketball games against the spread.
Results for Sunday 8th of March 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 2 | $200.00 |
| Craig Trapp | 3 | $300.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 6 | $600.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 0 | $0.00 |
Saturday 7th of March 2026
Doc's Sports
2 Unit Play. Take #702 Alabama -7.5 over Auburn (8:30p.m., Saturday, March 7 ESPN) Nobody wants Auburn in the NCAA Tournament with their nepo coach. Alabama can do the selection committee a big favor by beating them by double digits on senior night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #612 St. Bonaventure (-4.5) over Davidson (Noon)
The Bonnies have been a massive failure this year. They aren’t as bad as their record, though, and I think they will play well in their final home game. St. Bonaventure has nine losses by five points or fewer or in OT, and a couple other losses that were games that could’ve gone either way. I think they show up here.
1-Unit Play. Take #617 Georgia Tech (+16.5) over Clemson (Noon)
Georgia Tech has lost 11 straight games. I don’t think they get bombed here, though. Injuries derailed this season but they still have some tough interior players. Clemson has lost five of six and has come back to earth. They are off a loss to UNC and are looking ahead to the conference tournament. I don’t see them having the motivation for a 20+-point blowout.
1-Unit Play. Take #638 Iowa State (-15.5) over Arizona State (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Iowa State will want to bounce back after back-to-back losses and Arizona State is in a letdown spot here after a shocking upset over Kansas in their final home game.
1-Unit Play. Take #644 Tennessee (-3.5) over Vanderbilt (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #647 George Washington (-10.5) over Loyola Chicago (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Loyola looks like a team that just wants this season to end. George Washington has new life after getting Rafael Castro back and I think that they can lay the wood here.
2-Unit Play. Take #671 Wisconsin (+9.5) over Purdue (4 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I know Purdue is a tough place to play but we have to make the Boilermakers prove it. They have been a disappointment all season long. Wisconsin is always tricky as an underdog and they have been great on the road. It wouldn’t stun me if Wisconsin actually won this game.
3-Unit Play. Take #679 Utah (+12.5) over Baylor (5 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Baylor wound up and took a shot at Houston on Wednesday. I don’t know how much they have left in the tank or what their motivation level will be like. They only have two wins by more than 10 points since Christmas and Utah has just gotten by kind of hanging around against teams all season long. They’ve only lost two games by more than 15 points this year (Arizona, Iowa State) so that puts us right around this number. I think they can make it stick.
2-Unit Play. Take #682 Ohio State (-3.5) over Indiana (5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I still don’t trust Indiana away from home and Ohio State has some momentum right now. They have only lost one home game this year and that was to Michigan. This is an experienced team that is playing with confidence and coming off a great week of basketball, beating Purdue last Sunday and demolishing Penn State on Wednesday. I think they keep it rolling.
2-Unit Play. Take #699 Oklahoma (+7.5) over Texas (8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Very quietly, Oklahoma has improved and is playing its best basketball of the season. They have won five of seven and if you kick out blowouts at Tennessee and Kentucky they haven’t lost by more than 10 since a trip to Florida on Jan. 13. Texas has lost three of four and OU has revenge for a 10-point home loss in the first meeting. This should be a competitive rivalry game.
2-Unit Play. Take #702 Alabama (-7.5) over Auburn (8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I think Alabama can bury this Auburn team. Auburn just isn’t very good. And the Crimson Tide would love nothing more than to blow out their rivals and put another nail in the coffin of the Tigers’ NCAA tournament hopes and dreams.
7-Unit Play. Take #707 UCLA (-6) over USC (9 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I don’t think this game is going to be close. USC is a mess. They have lost six straight and played their way out of what looked like a sure NCAA berth. Then their best player (by far), Chad Baker-Mazara, quit the team. He was the entire offense and everything ran through him. They already lost their second-best offensive player, Rodney Rice, early in the season, so the rest of the squad is just role players. That’s not going to be enough. And UCLA isn’t going to care of take it easy on them. This Bruins team is better than its record. They demolished Nebraska in their last game. And outside of that bizarre Michigan trip this team has been very competitive against a challenging schedule. I think they hammer their rivals here and these look like two teams going in opposite directions.
1-Unit Play. Take #715 Texas Tech (+3) over BYU (11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #754 Idaho (-6.5) over Sacramento State (11 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Idaho has kind of screwed me for most of this season. Why not give them one more chance? These guys are better than they have played. And they are better than several teams ahead of them in the Big Sky standings. I think Idaho has enough to make a run to the semifinals of this tournament and that means winning this game.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take #683 Texas A&M (-3.5) Over LSU (6 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
LSU has had a miserable season and I don’t expect that to change today. The Tigers are just 2‑8 SU in their last 10 and 7‑9 ATS at home. A&M comes in off a confidence‑building win over Kentucky that pushed them off the bubble — a loss here would put them right back. Take A&M to win and cover the spread.
2-Unit Play. Take #669 St Louis (-6.5) Over George Mason (7 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
St. Louis has been outstanding all year, but a loss here and in the A‑10 tourney could drop them into the play‑in game. The Billikens remain the conference’s best and I expect another double‑digit road win. George Mason is slumping (1‑5 SU, 2‑4 ATS). Take St. Louis to win and cover tonight.
7-Unit Play. Take #710 Minnesota (-3.5) Over Northwestern (9 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
The Gophers have been strong at home — on senior night they should close the season with another win. Minnesota is 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four home games with quality wins over UCLA and Michigan State. Take Minnesota to win and cover tonight.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #658 Kentucky (+6) vs Florida (2 p.m., Sat, March 7)
Wildcats are 6-4 SU this season when off a loss and 2 of the 4 losses were by 5 or less points. That said, getting 6 here with Kentucky essentially puts this in an 8-2 situation. I like home dogs in a spot like this late in the season. Wildcats also lost by 9 at Florida earlier this season so they are out for some payback as well here. Florida has already clinched the SEC regular season title and the Wildcats have senior day here at home and this is a great spot for an upset. We'll grab the points just in case. 4* KENTUCKY +6
4-Unit Play. Take #716 BYU Money Line (-142) vs Texas Tech (10:30 p.m., Sat, March 7)
BYU is favored by 2.5 and I don't want to worry about them needing to win by any margin so we will go to the money line here. I love the fact that Cougars are motivated to get to .500 in Big 12 action plus the Red Raiders are, of course, without JT Toppin. I know they have been winning without him but now they face a really tough ask on the road and facing a Cougars team that tends to play at a higher level in their home venue. Keep in mind, why is the 8-9 BYU team favored over the 12-5 Texas team? Exactly! Don't let the line fool you! The Cougars are favored for a reason and they respond off the 3 straight losses. Home court edge and, keep in mind, Texas Tech has lost 4 of last 10 games. It is not like they have been invincible. Lay the money line here! 4* BYU -142
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. #687. Take Over 173 Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal Poly SLO (Saturday @ 7pm est)
We roll with the Over here as we think that this is a good spot to take the Over. What you have here is a 8-23 team facing a 13-18 team here hooking up and something similar for both these teams is that they cannot play quality defense. Cal Poly won 104-79 last time out and now the question here is can Cal State Bakersfield be an active dog and put up some points here. Cal State has lost 14 in a row and they have literally nothing to lose coming into this game. Cal State is coached by first year Coach Mike Scott, this team just put up 84 points on CSUN in their last game who is a top 170 team, put up 72 points on a top 120 San Diego team on the road and even 74 on a very good Hawaii team. They can score. Cal Poly here, lost back/back games, but this is the same team that did beat Utah on the road by 7 and certainly a team that when challenged by an active dog can put up a decent number of points, look for an Over here today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY
6 Unit Play. Take #713 Over 142.5 Air Force at Nevada (10:00p.m., Saturday March 7)
Tony George
CBB
3/6/26
4 Units
Take #738 Mercer -1 over Western Carolina
*8:30PM EST Tip
I've been patiently waiting for this Mercer Bears program, and HC Ryan Ridder to start making waves in Macon, GA. That time has officially come here during the 2nd Round of the SoCon Tournament live from Harrahs Resort & Convention Center Cherokee, just outside of Charolette, NC. Mercer can flat out score the rock at 84.2 ppg. And has a three man monster in Baraka Okojie, Armani Mighty, and Zaire Williams. These guys are no joke, and average well over a combined 55 points per game.
Western Carolina is still in full on rebuilding mode after (former) HC Justin Gray left for Coastal Carolina. Mercer is now on their 3rd Year with Ridder at the helm, and are now 20-12 and winners of 8 of their last 10. I have Mercer between 8-10 here tonight over Western, take the Bears.
3 Units
Take #631 Western Kentucky MoneyLine (-125) over Florida International
***2PM EST Tip
The Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky have been playing some excellent basketball lately, and I really like them here in this spot over the Panthers of Florida International. Western Kentucky is one of the better scoring programs in the nation as they average well over 80 ppg. They are also the best road team in all of Conference USA, and I think we see that really show here this afternoon down in Miami Gardens. Western's 6'5 shooting guard Teagan Moore is on track for C-USA POY honors and I think he has a literal field day here this afternoon against a weak Florida International backcourt- Give me the Hilltoppers.
3 Units
Take #748 App State FIRST HALF -2.5 over Southern Miss
***6:30PM EST Tip
The fairly tail story that has been Southern Miss ends here tonight against App State down in the Sunshine State at the Pensacola Bay Convention Center. App State has NCAA TOURNAMENT on their mind, they are on 5 days rest thanks to the double buy, they have had 4.5 of those 5 days to get ready to prep for Southern Miss, and Southern Miss is playing their 3rd game in less than 72 hours. This is not a deep Southern Miss team, and to be quite frank- they barely even made it out of Round (s) 1 &2. App State is deep, athletic, big, can score, can defend, and should really flex their muscles here tonight. 6'6 Alonzo Dodd leads the way here with 16.5 ppg and 5.8 boards per game. In the end, App State pulls away, lay the number here tonight.
Additional 2 Unit Plays
Take #746 Siena -3.5 over Mount St. Mary's *8:30PM EST
Take #706 UC Santa Barbara MoneyLine (-120) over UC San Diego *9PM EST Tip
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #715 Texas Tech +2.5-110 over BYU (Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30pm ET)
Take Texas Tech ATS as my top college basketball pick for Saturday night. This pick falls into one of my top college basketball systems and I really like Texas Tech in this spot on the road. I believe that Texas Tech is the superior team here and they did beat BYU back on January 17th by 13 points. Texas Tech held BYU to shooting just 23% from beyond the arc in that victory. Texas Tech has shot 47.1% as a team overall this season including 39.4% from beyond the arc which rank 7th offensively in the country. I do expect Texas Tech to get their perimeter shooting going once again here tonight and they have shot 41.2% as a team from beyond the arc on the road this season. Texas Tech has also held opponents to just 72.2 points per game against them over all the season with opponents shooting just 43.6% against them including just 31.5% from beyond the arc. Texas Tech is the superior team here and I expect them to take care of business on the road. Texas Tech has averaged 81.5 points per game overall this season and I do expect them to put up a big number here tonight after putting up 84 points against BYU back on January 17th. Play Texas Tech ATS
Scott Spreitzer
7-Unit Play: Take 638 Iowa St. -15 over Arizona St. (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
The set-up for the Cyclones couldn’t be any better and beating the spread will be a matter of staying focused. The Cyclones have dropped two in a row – a lot of folks are starting to doubt them but they lost to Texas Tech & Arizona, nothing to be ashamed of. Meanwhile, Arizona State is off the home finale upset win over Kansas on a night when the Jayhawks didn’t show up. The Sun Devils are weak on defense and they don’t shoot the 2-pointer well, ranked 219th in 2-point accuracy. The last time the Cyclones lost two in a row, they bounced back with a 30-point home win over a decent Central Florida squad. ISU is 22nd and 7th in offensive and defensive adjusted efficiency and we’ll back them today. I’m laying the points with Iowa State. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
2-Unit Play: Take 736 Samford -1.5 over Furman (6 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I’m backing Samford as they look to stave off the 3-game sweep at the hands of Furman. Both games were tight and digging into the metrics you could see they could have won both. Samford takes a lot of 3’s and they’re accurate from behind the arc. They’re 10th in the nation in offensive turnover percentage and Furman is 347th in defensive turnover percentage so the Paladins aren’t likely to get many extra possessions. Furman turns the ball over quite a bit and fire-up a ton of 3’s but they’re bad at hitting the target. I’m backing Samford. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (642) Kansas -17 -110 over Kansas State (3/7 @ 2:00PM EST) Love this spot for Kansas after back-to-back road losses by double-digits. KSU are 1-9 on the road and allowed TTU to put up 100 in a 28 point beatdown. We don't see how Kansas State has much success scoring here. It's a big number, but more than warranted in our opinion. The market sees what we see.
Strike Point Sports
2-Unit Play. Take #638 Iowa State (-15.5) over Arizona State. (2pm, Saturday, March 7)
This is a good spot as the Cyclones return home after two straight losses to take on Arizona State who has won two in a row. ASU is still so inconsistent and will not be able to handle the pressure in Ames as Iowa State needs to maintain their home record for a possible 2 seed in the Big Dance.
4-Unit Play. Take #746 Siena (-3.5) over Mt. St. Mary's. (8:30pm, Saturday, March 7)
The Saints were a lot of people's pick to be the MAAC representative in the NCAA Tournament. In their opening round game in the conference, they'll look to repeat the 67-50 drubbing they gave Mary's on their home floor. Gerry McNamara will look to impart his March magic on his guys here tonight.
4-Unit Play. Take #707 UCLA (-6.5) over USC. (9pm, Saturday, March 7)
USC is in disarray and UCLA has been surging. The Bruins have a tough enough defense to compete with anyone in the Big Ten and when they're getting consistent shooting from guys other than Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent, they can outscore teams.
3-Unit Play. Take #710 Minnesota (-3) over Northwestern. (9pm, Saturday, March 7)
The Barn is a rowdy home atmosphere and the only thing that can prevent a Minnesota win is guard Nick Martinelli. Northwestern always plays teams tough, but they are 3-7 on the road and 7-11 ATS in conference.
2-Unit Play. Take #685 UNC (+17.5) over Duke. (6:30pm, Saturday, March 7)
UNC is 10-10 in Cameron the last twenty games and records be damned in this rivalry. Duke has demolished teams, absolutely demolished them, since the UNC comeback win last month. The Heels won't have Caleb Wilson the rest of the way so they'll need to figure out a new way to be successful. Their slower approach has worked in their last four wins.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Saturday March 7th 2026-
4 Unit Play Take #735 Furman +1.5 over Samford (6:00pm est):
I feel the wrong team is favored in this one. Furman has beat Samford both times they have played them this year and are 5-0 the last two seasons combined when going up against the Bulldogs. Furman big man Cooper Bowser was out of action for six weeks earlier this season but he's back now and he's a solid player for them.
Play Furman in this one.
3 Unit Play Take #755 Nebraska Omaha +8.5 over North Dakota St (8:00pm est):
Nebraska Omaha won the Summit League tournament last year. I think they can hang with this North Dakota State in this one. The Mavericks are a veteran group who I think will battle in this contest.
Play Nebraska Omaha plus the points.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #657 Florida (-6) Over Kentucky (4:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)
We get No. 5 Florida heading to Lexington to play Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Remember, these two teams played in February, and the Gators won 92-83, a high-scoring affair, so the Wildcats have revenge, and they would like nothing more than to upset the #5 team in the country on their home floor. Florida has won 10 in a row, and what is even more impressive is they have gone 8-2 ATS in that span. The only thing consistent about Kentucky is their inconsistency, but they are 14-3 at home, so this will be no cakewalk for Florida. It's Senior Night for Denzel Aberdeen & Otega Oweh, but don't forget the Gators are the defending champs, they are an elite rebounding team, and we'll gladly take the more consistent team here, as Kentucky will have a tough time inside, and Florida will be up again as they know they are going into hostile territory. We will lay it with Florida yet again.
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #701 Auburn vs Alabama (OVER 176.5 Total Points) (8:30p.m., Saturday, March 7th)
Auburn is 18-12 to the over this year, Alabama is 16-14 to the over. Both of these teams like to get out and run, which is no secret, and the over is 7-3 in the last 10 head-to-heads. The Tigers have actually played three overs in a row, as they don't play any defense, and we think the Crimson Tide run up and down the floor here, and Auburn gets their points as well. Let's roll with the over.
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #707 UCLA (-6.5) Over USC (10:00p.m., Saturday, March 7th)
UCLA won the first meeting by 19 points, and I don’t see much hope for USC in this one either. The Trojans are a broken team that is falling apart down the stretch. The Bruins are 7-3 SU in the last 10 head-to-heads, and we do like Mick Cronin to get his team to play hard here, as this is a big cross-town rivalry, and we think UCLA does well.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
4 Unit: CBB Take #657 Florida (-6.5) over Kentucky (-110) (4:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)
We’re rolling with one of the hottest teams in college basketball right now, the Florida Gators men's basketball, as they head to Kentucky to face the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball today. Kentucky has been very strong on their home court this season, sitting at 14–3, which is a big reason why this line is so tight. But Florida comes into this matchup absolutely rolling, winning 10 straight games and playing their best basketball of the season. They’re coming off a dominant 105–74 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball. Right now, Florida is clicking on both ends of the floor, and their offense has been nearly impossible to slow down. With the way the Gators are playing, this feels like a tough matchup for Kentucky. I’m laying the points here with Florida on the road. I just don’t see Kentucky keeping up with the hottest team in the country
Nick Menken
3 Unit: CBB Take #606 DePaul (-3) over Butler (-110) (12:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)
This play is strictly a fade of Butler on the road and a good bounce-back spot for the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball at home. The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball have struggled badly away from home this season with just two road wins, and they come into this matchup on a two-game losing streak. This has been a team that looks completely different depending on where they’re playing, and the road has not treated them well. DePaul, on the other hand, gets this game at home on Senior Night, which is usually a spot where teams bring extra energy and effort. Expect them to come out motivated after their last performance and play with urgency. I think DePaul simply outworks Butler tonight, especially with Butler’s road struggles. Lay the points with DePaul at home.
Nick Menken
2 Unit: CBB Take #680 Baylor (-12.5) over Utah (-110) (5:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)
Utah comes into this matchup really struggling as they head to Waco to face the Baylor Bears men's basketball. The Utah Utes men's basketball are currently on a four-game losing streak and their offense has been a major issue, averaging just a little over 60 points per game. That’s a tough formula heading into a road game against a Baylor team that plays very well on their home floor. With it also being Senior Night, expect Baylor to come out with extra energy and motivation. Utah simply hasn’t shown enough offensively to keep up in this spot. I expect Baylor to take care of business at home and pull away in this one. Lay the points with the Bears tonight.
Nick Menken
College Basketball Picks History:
Doc's Sports
2 Unit Play. Take #702 Alabama -7.5 over Auburn (8:30p.m., Saturday, March 7 ESPN) Nobody wants Auburn in the NCAA Tournament with their nepo coach. Alabama can do the selection committee a big favor by beating them by double digits on senior night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL.Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #612 St. Bonaventure (-4.5) over Davidson (Noon)The Bonnies have been a massive failure this year. They aren’t as bad as their record, though, and I think they will play well in their final home game. St. Bonaventure has nine losses by five points or fewer or in OT, and a couple other losses that were games that could’ve gone either way. I think they show up here.
1-Unit Play. Take #617 Georgia Tech (+16.5) over Clemson (Noon)
Georgia Tech has lost 11 straight games. I don’t think they get bombed here, though. Injuries derailed this season but they still have some tough interior players. Clemson has lost five of six and has come back to earth. They are off a loss to UNC and are looking ahead to the conference tournament. I don’t see them having the motivation for a 20+-point blowout.
1-Unit Play. Take #638 Iowa State (-15.5) over Arizona State (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Iowa State will want to bounce back after back-to-back losses and Arizona State is in a letdown spot here after a shocking upset over Kansas in their final home game.
1-Unit Play. Take #644 Tennessee (-3.5) over Vanderbilt (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #647 George Washington (-10.5) over Loyola Chicago (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Loyola looks like a team that just wants this season to end. George Washington has new life after getting Rafael Castro back and I think that they can lay the wood here.
2-Unit Play. Take #671 Wisconsin (+9.5) over Purdue (4 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I know Purdue is a tough place to play but we have to make the Boilermakers prove it. They have been a disappointment all season long. Wisconsin is always tricky as an underdog and they have been great on the road. It wouldn’t stun me if Wisconsin actually won this game.
3-Unit Play. Take #679 Utah (+12.5) over Baylor (5 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Baylor wound up and took a shot at Houston on Wednesday. I don’t know how much they have left in the tank or what their motivation level will be like. They only have two wins by more than 10 points since Christmas and Utah has just gotten by kind of hanging around against teams all season long. They’ve only lost two games by more than 15 points this year (Arizona, Iowa State) so that puts us right around this number. I think they can make it stick.
2-Unit Play. Take #682 Ohio State (-3.5) over Indiana (5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I still don’t trust Indiana away from home and Ohio State has some momentum right now. They have only lost one home game this year and that was to Michigan. This is an experienced team that is playing with confidence and coming off a great week of basketball, beating Purdue last Sunday and demolishing Penn State on Wednesday. I think they keep it rolling.
2-Unit Play. Take #699 Oklahoma (+7.5) over Texas (8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Very quietly, Oklahoma has improved and is playing its best basketball of the season. They have won five of seven and if you kick out blowouts at Tennessee and Kentucky they haven’t lost by more than 10 since a trip to Florida on Jan. 13. Texas has lost three of four and OU has revenge for a 10-point home loss in the first meeting. This should be a competitive rivalry game.
2-Unit Play. Take #702 Alabama (-7.5) over Auburn (8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I think Alabama can bury this Auburn team. Auburn just isn’t very good. And the Crimson Tide would love nothing more than to blow out their rivals and put another nail in the coffin of the Tigers’ NCAA tournament hopes and dreams.
7-Unit Play. Take #707 UCLA (-6) over USC (9 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I don’t think this game is going to be close. USC is a mess. They have lost six straight and played their way out of what looked like a sure NCAA berth. Then their best player (by far), Chad Baker-Mazara, quit the team. He was the entire offense and everything ran through him. They already lost their second-best offensive player, Rodney Rice, early in the season, so the rest of the squad is just role players. That’s not going to be enough. And UCLA isn’t going to care of take it easy on them. This Bruins team is better than its record. They demolished Nebraska in their last game. And outside of that bizarre Michigan trip this team has been very competitive against a challenging schedule. I think they hammer their rivals here and these look like two teams going in opposite directions.
1-Unit Play. Take #715 Texas Tech (+3) over BYU (11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #754 Idaho (-6.5) over Sacramento State (11 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
Idaho has kind of screwed me for most of this season. Why not give them one more chance? These guys are better than they have played. And they are better than several teams ahead of them in the Big Sky standings. I think Idaho has enough to make a run to the semifinals of this tournament and that means winning this game.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take #683 Texas A&M (-3.5) Over LSU (6 p.m., Saturday, March 7)LSU has had a miserable season and I don’t expect that to change today. The Tigers are just 2‑8 SU in their last 10 and 7‑9 ATS at home. A&M comes in off a confidence‑building win over Kentucky that pushed them off the bubble — a loss here would put them right back. Take A&M to win and cover the spread.
2-Unit Play. Take #669 St Louis (-6.5) Over George Mason (7 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
St. Louis has been outstanding all year, but a loss here and in the A‑10 tourney could drop them into the play‑in game. The Billikens remain the conference’s best and I expect another double‑digit road win. George Mason is slumping (1‑5 SU, 2‑4 ATS). Take St. Louis to win and cover tonight.
7-Unit Play. Take #710 Minnesota (-3.5) Over Northwestern (9 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
The Gophers have been strong at home — on senior night they should close the season with another win. Minnesota is 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four home games with quality wins over UCLA and Michigan State. Take Minnesota to win and cover tonight.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #658 Kentucky (+6) vs Florida (2 p.m., Sat, March 7)Wildcats are 6-4 SU this season when off a loss and 2 of the 4 losses were by 5 or less points. That said, getting 6 here with Kentucky essentially puts this in an 8-2 situation. I like home dogs in a spot like this late in the season. Wildcats also lost by 9 at Florida earlier this season so they are out for some payback as well here. Florida has already clinched the SEC regular season title and the Wildcats have senior day here at home and this is a great spot for an upset. We'll grab the points just in case. 4* KENTUCKY +6
4-Unit Play. Take #716 BYU Money Line (-142) vs Texas Tech (10:30 p.m., Sat, March 7)
BYU is favored by 2.5 and I don't want to worry about them needing to win by any margin so we will go to the money line here. I love the fact that Cougars are motivated to get to .500 in Big 12 action plus the Red Raiders are, of course, without JT Toppin. I know they have been winning without him but now they face a really tough ask on the road and facing a Cougars team that tends to play at a higher level in their home venue. Keep in mind, why is the 8-9 BYU team favored over the 12-5 Texas team? Exactly! Don't let the line fool you! The Cougars are favored for a reason and they respond off the 3 straight losses. Home court edge and, keep in mind, Texas Tech has lost 4 of last 10 games. It is not like they have been invincible. Lay the money line here! 4* BYU -142
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. #687. Take Over 173 Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal Poly SLO (Saturday @ 7pm est)We roll with the Over here as we think that this is a good spot to take the Over. What you have here is a 8-23 team facing a 13-18 team here hooking up and something similar for both these teams is that they cannot play quality defense. Cal Poly won 104-79 last time out and now the question here is can Cal State Bakersfield be an active dog and put up some points here. Cal State has lost 14 in a row and they have literally nothing to lose coming into this game. Cal State is coached by first year Coach Mike Scott, this team just put up 84 points on CSUN in their last game who is a top 170 team, put up 72 points on a top 120 San Diego team on the road and even 74 on a very good Hawaii team. They can score. Cal Poly here, lost back/back games, but this is the same team that did beat Utah on the road by 7 and certainly a team that when challenged by an active dog can put up a decent number of points, look for an Over here today.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY6 Unit Play. Take #713 Over 142.5 Air Force at Nevada (10:00p.m., Saturday March 7)
Tony George
CBB3/6/26
4 Units
Take #738 Mercer -1 over Western Carolina
*8:30PM EST Tip
I've been patiently waiting for this Mercer Bears program, and HC Ryan Ridder to start making waves in Macon, GA. That time has officially come here during the 2nd Round of the SoCon Tournament live from Harrahs Resort & Convention Center Cherokee, just outside of Charolette, NC. Mercer can flat out score the rock at 84.2 ppg. And has a three man monster in Baraka Okojie, Armani Mighty, and Zaire Williams. These guys are no joke, and average well over a combined 55 points per game.
Western Carolina is still in full on rebuilding mode after (former) HC Justin Gray left for Coastal Carolina. Mercer is now on their 3rd Year with Ridder at the helm, and are now 20-12 and winners of 8 of their last 10. I have Mercer between 8-10 here tonight over Western, take the Bears.
3 Units
Take #631 Western Kentucky MoneyLine (-125) over Florida International
***2PM EST Tip
The Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky have been playing some excellent basketball lately, and I really like them here in this spot over the Panthers of Florida International. Western Kentucky is one of the better scoring programs in the nation as they average well over 80 ppg. They are also the best road team in all of Conference USA, and I think we see that really show here this afternoon down in Miami Gardens. Western's 6'5 shooting guard Teagan Moore is on track for C-USA POY honors and I think he has a literal field day here this afternoon against a weak Florida International backcourt- Give me the Hilltoppers.
3 Units
Take #748 App State FIRST HALF -2.5 over Southern Miss
***6:30PM EST Tip
The fairly tail story that has been Southern Miss ends here tonight against App State down in the Sunshine State at the Pensacola Bay Convention Center. App State has NCAA TOURNAMENT on their mind, they are on 5 days rest thanks to the double buy, they have had 4.5 of those 5 days to get ready to prep for Southern Miss, and Southern Miss is playing their 3rd game in less than 72 hours. This is not a deep Southern Miss team, and to be quite frank- they barely even made it out of Round (s) 1 &2. App State is deep, athletic, big, can score, can defend, and should really flex their muscles here tonight. 6'6 Alonzo Dodd leads the way here with 16.5 ppg and 5.8 boards per game. In the end, App State pulls away, lay the number here tonight.
Additional 2 Unit Plays
Take #746 Siena -3.5 over Mount St. Mary's *8:30PM EST
Take #706 UC Santa Barbara MoneyLine (-120) over UC San Diego *9PM EST Tip
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #715 Texas Tech +2.5-110 over BYU (Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30pm ET)Take Texas Tech ATS as my top college basketball pick for Saturday night. This pick falls into one of my top college basketball systems and I really like Texas Tech in this spot on the road. I believe that Texas Tech is the superior team here and they did beat BYU back on January 17th by 13 points. Texas Tech held BYU to shooting just 23% from beyond the arc in that victory. Texas Tech has shot 47.1% as a team overall this season including 39.4% from beyond the arc which rank 7th offensively in the country. I do expect Texas Tech to get their perimeter shooting going once again here tonight and they have shot 41.2% as a team from beyond the arc on the road this season. Texas Tech has also held opponents to just 72.2 points per game against them over all the season with opponents shooting just 43.6% against them including just 31.5% from beyond the arc. Texas Tech is the superior team here and I expect them to take care of business on the road. Texas Tech has averaged 81.5 points per game overall this season and I do expect them to put up a big number here tonight after putting up 84 points against BYU back on January 17th. Play Texas Tech ATS
Scott Spreitzer
7-Unit Play: Take 638 Iowa St. -15 over Arizona St. (2 p.m., Saturday, March 7)The set-up for the Cyclones couldn’t be any better and beating the spread will be a matter of staying focused. The Cyclones have dropped two in a row – a lot of folks are starting to doubt them but they lost to Texas Tech & Arizona, nothing to be ashamed of. Meanwhile, Arizona State is off the home finale upset win over Kansas on a night when the Jayhawks didn’t show up. The Sun Devils are weak on defense and they don’t shoot the 2-pointer well, ranked 219th in 2-point accuracy. The last time the Cyclones lost two in a row, they bounced back with a 30-point home win over a decent Central Florida squad. ISU is 22nd and 7th in offensive and defensive adjusted efficiency and we’ll back them today. I’m laying the points with Iowa State. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
2-Unit Play: Take 736 Samford -1.5 over Furman (6 p.m., Saturday, March 7)
I’m backing Samford as they look to stave off the 3-game sweep at the hands of Furman. Both games were tight and digging into the metrics you could see they could have won both. Samford takes a lot of 3’s and they’re accurate from behind the arc. They’re 10th in the nation in offensive turnover percentage and Furman is 347th in defensive turnover percentage so the Paladins aren’t likely to get many extra possessions. Furman turns the ball over quite a bit and fire-up a ton of 3’s but they’re bad at hitting the target. I’m backing Samford. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (642) Kansas -17 -110 over Kansas State (3/7 @ 2:00PM EST) Love this spot for Kansas after back-to-back road losses by double-digits. KSU are 1-9 on the road and allowed TTU to put up 100 in a 28 point beatdown. We don't see how Kansas State has much success scoring here. It's a big number, but more than warranted in our opinion. The market sees what we see.Strike Point Sports
2-Unit Play. Take #638 Iowa State (-15.5) over Arizona State. (2pm, Saturday, March 7)This is a good spot as the Cyclones return home after two straight losses to take on Arizona State who has won two in a row. ASU is still so inconsistent and will not be able to handle the pressure in Ames as Iowa State needs to maintain their home record for a possible 2 seed in the Big Dance.
4-Unit Play. Take #746 Siena (-3.5) over Mt. St. Mary's. (8:30pm, Saturday, March 7)
The Saints were a lot of people's pick to be the MAAC representative in the NCAA Tournament. In their opening round game in the conference, they'll look to repeat the 67-50 drubbing they gave Mary's on their home floor. Gerry McNamara will look to impart his March magic on his guys here tonight.
4-Unit Play. Take #707 UCLA (-6.5) over USC. (9pm, Saturday, March 7)
USC is in disarray and UCLA has been surging. The Bruins have a tough enough defense to compete with anyone in the Big Ten and when they're getting consistent shooting from guys other than Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent, they can outscore teams.
3-Unit Play. Take #710 Minnesota (-3) over Northwestern. (9pm, Saturday, March 7)
The Barn is a rowdy home atmosphere and the only thing that can prevent a Minnesota win is guard Nick Martinelli. Northwestern always plays teams tough, but they are 3-7 on the road and 7-11 ATS in conference.
2-Unit Play. Take #685 UNC (+17.5) over Duke. (6:30pm, Saturday, March 7)
UNC is 10-10 in Cameron the last twenty games and records be damned in this rivalry. Duke has demolished teams, absolutely demolished them, since the UNC comeback win last month. The Heels won't have Caleb Wilson the rest of the way so they'll need to figure out a new way to be successful. Their slower approach has worked in their last four wins.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Saturday March 7th 2026-4 Unit Play Take #735 Furman +1.5 over Samford (6:00pm est):
I feel the wrong team is favored in this one. Furman has beat Samford both times they have played them this year and are 5-0 the last two seasons combined when going up against the Bulldogs. Furman big man Cooper Bowser was out of action for six weeks earlier this season but he's back now and he's a solid player for them.
Play Furman in this one.
3 Unit Play Take #755 Nebraska Omaha +8.5 over North Dakota St (8:00pm est):
Nebraska Omaha won the Summit League tournament last year. I think they can hang with this North Dakota State in this one. The Mavericks are a veteran group who I think will battle in this contest.
Play Nebraska Omaha plus the points.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #657 Florida (-6) Over Kentucky (4:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)We get No. 5 Florida heading to Lexington to play Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Remember, these two teams played in February, and the Gators won 92-83, a high-scoring affair, so the Wildcats have revenge, and they would like nothing more than to upset the #5 team in the country on their home floor. Florida has won 10 in a row, and what is even more impressive is they have gone 8-2 ATS in that span. The only thing consistent about Kentucky is their inconsistency, but they are 14-3 at home, so this will be no cakewalk for Florida. It's Senior Night for Denzel Aberdeen & Otega Oweh, but don't forget the Gators are the defending champs, they are an elite rebounding team, and we'll gladly take the more consistent team here, as Kentucky will have a tough time inside, and Florida will be up again as they know they are going into hostile territory. We will lay it with Florida yet again.
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #701 Auburn vs Alabama (OVER 176.5 Total Points) (8:30p.m., Saturday, March 7th)
Auburn is 18-12 to the over this year, Alabama is 16-14 to the over. Both of these teams like to get out and run, which is no secret, and the over is 7-3 in the last 10 head-to-heads. The Tigers have actually played three overs in a row, as they don't play any defense, and we think the Crimson Tide run up and down the floor here, and Auburn gets their points as well. Let's roll with the over.
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #707 UCLA (-6.5) Over USC (10:00p.m., Saturday, March 7th)
UCLA won the first meeting by 19 points, and I don’t see much hope for USC in this one either. The Trojans are a broken team that is falling apart down the stretch. The Bruins are 7-3 SU in the last 10 head-to-heads, and we do like Mick Cronin to get his team to play hard here, as this is a big cross-town rivalry, and we think UCLA does well.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
4 Unit: CBB Take #657 Florida (-6.5) over Kentucky (-110) (4:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)We’re rolling with one of the hottest teams in college basketball right now, the Florida Gators men's basketball, as they head to Kentucky to face the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball today. Kentucky has been very strong on their home court this season, sitting at 14–3, which is a big reason why this line is so tight. But Florida comes into this matchup absolutely rolling, winning 10 straight games and playing their best basketball of the season. They’re coming off a dominant 105–74 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball. Right now, Florida is clicking on both ends of the floor, and their offense has been nearly impossible to slow down. With the way the Gators are playing, this feels like a tough matchup for Kentucky. I’m laying the points here with Florida on the road. I just don’t see Kentucky keeping up with the hottest team in the country
Nick Menken
3 Unit: CBB Take #606 DePaul (-3) over Butler (-110) (12:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)
This play is strictly a fade of Butler on the road and a good bounce-back spot for the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball at home. The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball have struggled badly away from home this season with just two road wins, and they come into this matchup on a two-game losing streak. This has been a team that looks completely different depending on where they’re playing, and the road has not treated them well. DePaul, on the other hand, gets this game at home on Senior Night, which is usually a spot where teams bring extra energy and effort. Expect them to come out motivated after their last performance and play with urgency. I think DePaul simply outworks Butler tonight, especially with Butler’s road struggles. Lay the points with DePaul at home.
Nick Menken
2 Unit: CBB Take #680 Baylor (-12.5) over Utah (-110) (5:00p.m, Saturday, March 7th)
Utah comes into this matchup really struggling as they head to Waco to face the Baylor Bears men's basketball. The Utah Utes men's basketball are currently on a four-game losing streak and their offense has been a major issue, averaging just a little over 60 points per game. That’s a tough formula heading into a road game against a Baylor team that plays very well on their home floor. With it also being Senior Night, expect Baylor to come out with extra energy and motivation. Utah simply hasn’t shown enough offensively to keep up in this spot. I expect Baylor to take care of business at home and pull away in this one. Lay the points with the Bears tonight.
Nick Menken
College Basketball Picks History:
Below you will find some additional information about each of the handicappers college basketball programs. If you require further information about which one of handicappers will best fit your personal betting style, call us at 1-866-238-6696.
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.