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Results for Saturday 28th of March 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 2 | $200.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | 5 | $470.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 3 | $300.00 |
| Nick Menken | 10 | $1000.00 |
Saturday 28th of March 2026
Doc's Sports
2 Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona -5.5 over Purdue (8:49p.m., Saturday, March 28 TBS) It is Arizona’s time. They had a very favorable draw and Coach Lloyd will get to his first Final Four as a head coach. Arizona is not a good matchup for Purdue and the Wildcats have better size down in the paint. Purdue would have to shoot it well from the arc, but they team has not played well to close out the regular season. They have gotten hot during the postseason but it will come to and end on Saturday.
Robert Ferringo
7-Unit Play. Take #630 Illinois (-6.5) over Iowa (6 p.m., Saturday, March 28)
This Illinois team is playing its best basketball of the season. They have a fantastic amount of talent; they just never quite put it together during the regular season. Now they are firing on all cylinders and have won their last three games via blowouts. That was an impressive performance against a very tough Houston team that played in the championship game last season. Iowa has made a hell of a run. However, Nebraska was always a bit of a paper tiger and they were fortunate to win that game, trailing the entire game until the final five minutes. I also don’t think the Hawkeyes are going to shoot 50% from the field again versus this tough Illinois defense. The Illini just have too many different guys that can do too many different things. They beat Iowa by 6 on the road (where Iowa is very good) and Illinois won the previous four meetings with the Hawkeyes all by double-digits. This will be a close first half and then Illinois will put the Hawkeyes away.
3-Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona (-5.5) over Purdue (8:50 p.m., Saturday, March 28)
I felt coming into the tournament that Arizona was the best team in the field with the best path to the Final Four. They are loaded with top-end NBA talent and they are playing great basketball right now. I love this Purdue team and have ridden them hard this season. However, this feels like the end of the road for the veteran squad as they simply run into a more talented team at the wrong time.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
7-Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona (-5.5) Over Purdue (8:50 pm, Saturday March 28)
Arizona and Michigan have been the top two teams in our power rankings over the past month. After Michigan won and covered on Friday, I expect Arizona to do its part Saturday. Arizona’s size and balance have been nearly impossible to stop all year, and that should be decisive again tonight. Take Arizona to win and cover the spread.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
8-Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona (-5.5) vs Purdue (8:49 p.m., Sat, March 28)
The line on both games today has been a 6.5 in some places and here is something to note about that. One of the games is a #1 seed versus a #2 seed and the other one is a #3 seed versus a #9 seed. Trust me the lines are nearly identical for a reason in terms of the spreads on these games despite the seeding variance. That is part of the reasoning behind backing Arizona here. Now onto the facts leading into this one. The Boilermakers just barely got by a Texas team that had to win in the First Four too just to even get into the First Round action of this tourney. The Longhorns certainly exceeded expectations in the Tourney but the point is that Purdue struggled to get past Texas and now they face a much stronger team. This Arizona team started the season 23-0 and then suffered B2B losses and now has gone on since to win 12 straight games. This Wildcats team has beaten a lot of very strong teams throughout this season and though they rely more on younger players than the Boilermakers do, the young guns that Arizona has now have a full season (and post-season) totaling 37 games under their belts. Arizona has a highly efficient offense and that was on full display in their win over Arkansas. Also, long-term the Wildcats defensive efficiency is better than that of Purdue's and you know Arizona is going to turn it back up after allowing big points to the Razorbacks. In the regular season the Cats were very strong when coming off a game in which they allowed 75+ points. Also, Arizona went 12-2 SU in regular season games versus ranked teams while the Boilers went 6-4 SU against ranked teams. Purdue had 3 players score 14+ against Texas while Arizona incredibly had 6 players score 14+ against Arkansas. That says a lot about just how dangerous this Wildcats team is and they are the favorite to win the National Championship with good reason! As for the all-important ATS cover here, note that 90% of Arizona's last 30 wins (27 of 30) have been by at least a 7 point margin and I look for another double digit win here for the surging Wildcats. 8* ARIZONA -5.5
3-Unit Play. Take #629 Iowa (+7.5 -115) vs Illinois (6:09 p.m., Sat, March 28)
The line on both games today has been a 6.5 in some places and here is something to note about that. One of the games is a #1 seed versus a #2 seed and the other one is a #3 seed versus a #9 seed. Trust me the lines are nearly identical for a reason in terms of the spreads on these games despite the seeding variance. That is part of the reasoning behind backing Iowa here. If a #1 vs #2 is priced nearly the same as a #3 vs #9 isn't that a gift to lay the points with the #3 seed? Of course it may appear that way but there are no gifts in this endeavor! This line is set this way for a reason and I am fading the masses here and rolling with the underdog Hawkeyes. 8 of their last 10 losses in regulation this season were by 7 or less. They had that one crazy non-cover versus Nebraska which was an anomaly as they lost by 9 in OT. In terms of the recent tourney action, I like the fact that the Hawkeyes got 46 points from Folgueiras and Koch and Sage in the win over Nebraska. So it was not just about the 20 points of star Bennett Stirtz. The Hawkeyes run might finally run out here but they do get at least the cover as Illinois again sees, just like in their regular season win by 6 points, this is a tough Hawkeyes team to fully put away. 3* IOWA +7.5 -115
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
3-Unit Play. #631. Take Purdue +5.5 over Arizona (Saturday @ 8:49pm est)
Great win with UConn yesterday ML, let's post another winner today. 29-8 and 34-2 teams hooking up here and Purdue comes in rolling off 7 straight wins here. I absolutely hate doing this to my Arizona team who is my bracket pick to win it all. But, what else to do, we go with our models and maybe it will work out both ways where Purdue will cover but Arizona will still win the game! Purdue is the #1 team in the nation when it comes to offensive efficiency and after Arizona just dropped 109 points on Arkansas, we can easily see them struggling against as Purdue defense that has faced teams like Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa and Nebraska. There is real value and grit in these Big10 teams and this is coming from a SEC homer. Also, whenever Arizona faces top 10 teams this year in the power rankings, games have been within the 6 point range such as against Houston with a 5 point win or Iowa State 2 point win and Purdue's Painter likely has an edge in coaching as well. We roll with Purdue.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY
3 Unit Play. Take #629 Over 137.5 Iowa vs Illinois (6:10p.m., Saturday March 28 CBS)
Tony George
CBB – Elite 8
3/28/26
7 Units
Play #629 / #630 Iowa / Illinois (OVER 137.5) -110
6 EST
This game has been played once in Iowa City and they had 144 points back in mid-January. Bear in mind 50% of the shots Illinois takes as a team are 3-pointers and Iowa is not good at defending the 3. Nebraska lit them up early in their last game but the Huskers could not buy a basket in the second half but had open looks everywhere. Illinois is as consistent as anyone on offense and Iowa can counter with Stirtz up top and others from 3-point range. Illinois likes to spread you out with size and knock down shots and have 2 bigs that can rebound on the offensive galss. The Illini put up 105 against Penn in the tourney and yes only 65 against Houston, but Houston’s defense is elite, and Iowa’s is not.
Illinois will dominate the glass in this game and get easy put back points. Illinois averages 84 ppg. Iowa put up 73 on Florida and 77 against Nebraska their last 2 games and bear in mind both those defenses were good, and Nebraska’s defense is Top 10 in the nation. I have this power rated at 146, and Ken Pom has it at 145. This is a substantial overlay against the spread. Both teams gunning for a Final 4 spot here, throwing the kitchen sink at one another. Play the over here all day long.
Vernon Croy
Passing for today.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 632 Arizona -6 over Purdue (8:49 p.m., Saturday, March 28)
I do believe Purdue can give Arizona a better game than Arkansas did. We had Arizona on Thursday and it really came down to styles. Arkansas was bad at defending the 2-pointer this season and the Wildcats do their work inside the 3-point line. Arizona’s 3-point to 2-point attempt ratio is the 3rd lowest in CBB. Purdue is nothing special defending inside the arc. They’re not as bad as Arkansas but the Boilermakers have allowed 56% 2-point shooting to Queens, Miami-Fla., and Texas. I do believe Purdue will slow it down in an attempt to even-out that deficiency. But in the end, I expect Arizona to march to the Final Four with a spread-covering win. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
5-Unit Play. Take #630. Illinois (-7) Over Iowa (6:00p.m., Saturday, March 28th)
Illinois is off the big win over Houston, and that was in Houston as well, so good for the Illini for moving on. They now face an Iowa team that got past Nebraska and played quite well down the stretch; Iowa had four players score in double digits, and they also took out Florida and Clemson, don’t forget, so they are somewhat of a Cinderella right now. So we get a classic Big Ten rivalry, and they lost 75-69 to Illinois earlier this season, and I think this is where the magical run ends for the Hawkeyes. I think Illinois continues to play quite well, as they took out Houston in such an impressive way. They put up a good amount of points against a team that prides itself on defense, and we like the Illini here.
Griffin Murphy
6-Unit Play. Take #631 Purdue (1st Half Line, +3) Over Arizona. (8:49p.m, Saturday, March 28th)
Purdue comes into this game having just sneaked past Texas in their most recent matchup. Purdue was in the chase the majority of that game and found a way in the 2nd to turn it on and come through with a win. This is a very fast-paced Arizona team that thrives on PPG and pace of play. We are in the Elite 8, and the public is hammering Arizona after they throttled Arkansas in a 109-88 final on Thursday. Purdue is the team that the public is torching and expecting their season to end today. While we don't disagree with the case, we believe Purdue is going to go all out in the first half of this game to keep inside tempo of this Arizona offense. We believe Purdue puts on a show in the 1st half of this game and covers our 3-point differential.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
8 Unit: CBB Take #630 Illinois (-7) over Iowa (-110) (6:09p.m, Saturday, March 28th)
We kick off the Elite Eight with an all-Big Ten matchup as the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Illinois Fighting Illini with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Iowa has had an impressive run to get here, knocking off the Florida Gators and Nebraska Cornhuskers behind their perimeter shooting and offensive rhythm. When they're hitting shots, they can hang with anyone. But this matchup is a different challenge. Illinois is coming off a statement win, holding the Houston Cougars to just 55 points in Houston in a 65-55 win. That showed exactly what this team is made of: elite defense, depth, and physicality. They don't just win, they wear teams down. These two already met earlier this season in Iowa, and Illinois went on the road and won by six. Now, on a neutral floor, the edge in size, speed, and defense leans even more toward Illinois. That's the key here. If Iowa isn't knocking down perimeter shots at a high rate, it's going to be a long night. Illinois has the length to contest everything and the depth to keep pressure on for a full 40 minutes. This feels like a spot where the better, more complete team takes control. Lay the points with Illinois -7. I expect the Illinois Fighting Illini to come out strong, take control early, and punch their ticket to the Final Four.
Nick Menken
2 Unit: CBB Take Purdue vs Arizona (UNDER 153.5 Total Points) (-110) (6:09p.m, Saturday, March 28th)
This Elite Eight matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers is all about tempo and discipline. Everyone is going to look at Arizona's last game, dropping 109 points against the Arkansas Razorbacks, and immediately jump to the over. But this is a completely different type of matchup. Purdue isn't going to allow this to turn into a track meet. They're one of the more disciplined teams in the country and will slow the game down, control possessions, and force Arizona into half-court sets. That's the exact formula you use against a high-powered offense: limit transition, make every possession count, and turn it into a grind. And that's where things shift. Arizona won't see the same looks they did in their last game. Purdue's defense is stronger, more physical, and much better at taking away easy buckets. It's hard to replicate a 100+ point performance in a spot like this, especially this deep in the tournament where every possession matters. Early on, expect a tight, slower-paced game as both teams feel each other out. That alone leans toward fewer possessions and a lower total. Take the under in Arizona vs. Purdue.
Nick Menken
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Doc's Sports
2 Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona -5.5 over Purdue (8:49p.m., Saturday, March 28 TBS) It is Arizona’s time. They had a very favorable draw and Coach Lloyd will get to his first Final Four as a head coach. Arizona is not a good matchup for Purdue and the Wildcats have better size down in the paint. Purdue would have to shoot it well from the arc, but they team has not played well to close out the regular season. They have gotten hot during the postseason but it will come to and end on Saturday.Robert Ferringo
7-Unit Play. Take #630 Illinois (-6.5) over Iowa (6 p.m., Saturday, March 28)This Illinois team is playing its best basketball of the season. They have a fantastic amount of talent; they just never quite put it together during the regular season. Now they are firing on all cylinders and have won their last three games via blowouts. That was an impressive performance against a very tough Houston team that played in the championship game last season. Iowa has made a hell of a run. However, Nebraska was always a bit of a paper tiger and they were fortunate to win that game, trailing the entire game until the final five minutes. I also don’t think the Hawkeyes are going to shoot 50% from the field again versus this tough Illinois defense. The Illini just have too many different guys that can do too many different things. They beat Iowa by 6 on the road (where Iowa is very good) and Illinois won the previous four meetings with the Hawkeyes all by double-digits. This will be a close first half and then Illinois will put the Hawkeyes away.
3-Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona (-5.5) over Purdue (8:50 p.m., Saturday, March 28)
I felt coming into the tournament that Arizona was the best team in the field with the best path to the Final Four. They are loaded with top-end NBA talent and they are playing great basketball right now. I love this Purdue team and have ridden them hard this season. However, this feels like the end of the road for the veteran squad as they simply run into a more talented team at the wrong time.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
7-Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona (-5.5) Over Purdue (8:50 pm, Saturday March 28)Arizona and Michigan have been the top two teams in our power rankings over the past month. After Michigan won and covered on Friday, I expect Arizona to do its part Saturday. Arizona’s size and balance have been nearly impossible to stop all year, and that should be decisive again tonight. Take Arizona to win and cover the spread.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
8-Unit Play. Take #632 Arizona (-5.5) vs Purdue (8:49 p.m., Sat, March 28)The line on both games today has been a 6.5 in some places and here is something to note about that. One of the games is a #1 seed versus a #2 seed and the other one is a #3 seed versus a #9 seed. Trust me the lines are nearly identical for a reason in terms of the spreads on these games despite the seeding variance. That is part of the reasoning behind backing Arizona here. Now onto the facts leading into this one. The Boilermakers just barely got by a Texas team that had to win in the First Four too just to even get into the First Round action of this tourney. The Longhorns certainly exceeded expectations in the Tourney but the point is that Purdue struggled to get past Texas and now they face a much stronger team. This Arizona team started the season 23-0 and then suffered B2B losses and now has gone on since to win 12 straight games. This Wildcats team has beaten a lot of very strong teams throughout this season and though they rely more on younger players than the Boilermakers do, the young guns that Arizona has now have a full season (and post-season) totaling 37 games under their belts. Arizona has a highly efficient offense and that was on full display in their win over Arkansas. Also, long-term the Wildcats defensive efficiency is better than that of Purdue's and you know Arizona is going to turn it back up after allowing big points to the Razorbacks. In the regular season the Cats were very strong when coming off a game in which they allowed 75+ points. Also, Arizona went 12-2 SU in regular season games versus ranked teams while the Boilers went 6-4 SU against ranked teams. Purdue had 3 players score 14+ against Texas while Arizona incredibly had 6 players score 14+ against Arkansas. That says a lot about just how dangerous this Wildcats team is and they are the favorite to win the National Championship with good reason! As for the all-important ATS cover here, note that 90% of Arizona's last 30 wins (27 of 30) have been by at least a 7 point margin and I look for another double digit win here for the surging Wildcats. 8* ARIZONA -5.5
3-Unit Play. Take #629 Iowa (+7.5 -115) vs Illinois (6:09 p.m., Sat, March 28)
The line on both games today has been a 6.5 in some places and here is something to note about that. One of the games is a #1 seed versus a #2 seed and the other one is a #3 seed versus a #9 seed. Trust me the lines are nearly identical for a reason in terms of the spreads on these games despite the seeding variance. That is part of the reasoning behind backing Iowa here. If a #1 vs #2 is priced nearly the same as a #3 vs #9 isn't that a gift to lay the points with the #3 seed? Of course it may appear that way but there are no gifts in this endeavor! This line is set this way for a reason and I am fading the masses here and rolling with the underdog Hawkeyes. 8 of their last 10 losses in regulation this season were by 7 or less. They had that one crazy non-cover versus Nebraska which was an anomaly as they lost by 9 in OT. In terms of the recent tourney action, I like the fact that the Hawkeyes got 46 points from Folgueiras and Koch and Sage in the win over Nebraska. So it was not just about the 20 points of star Bennett Stirtz. The Hawkeyes run might finally run out here but they do get at least the cover as Illinois again sees, just like in their regular season win by 6 points, this is a tough Hawkeyes team to fully put away. 3* IOWA +7.5 -115
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
3-Unit Play. #631. Take Purdue +5.5 over Arizona (Saturday @ 8:49pm est)Great win with UConn yesterday ML, let's post another winner today. 29-8 and 34-2 teams hooking up here and Purdue comes in rolling off 7 straight wins here. I absolutely hate doing this to my Arizona team who is my bracket pick to win it all. But, what else to do, we go with our models and maybe it will work out both ways where Purdue will cover but Arizona will still win the game! Purdue is the #1 team in the nation when it comes to offensive efficiency and after Arizona just dropped 109 points on Arkansas, we can easily see them struggling against as Purdue defense that has faced teams like Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa and Nebraska. There is real value and grit in these Big10 teams and this is coming from a SEC homer. Also, whenever Arizona faces top 10 teams this year in the power rankings, games have been within the 6 point range such as against Houston with a 5 point win or Iowa State 2 point win and Purdue's Painter likely has an edge in coaching as well. We roll with Purdue.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY3 Unit Play. Take #629 Over 137.5 Iowa vs Illinois (6:10p.m., Saturday March 28 CBS)
Tony George
CBB – Elite 83/28/26
7 Units
Play #629 / #630 Iowa / Illinois (OVER 137.5) -110
6 EST
This game has been played once in Iowa City and they had 144 points back in mid-January. Bear in mind 50% of the shots Illinois takes as a team are 3-pointers and Iowa is not good at defending the 3. Nebraska lit them up early in their last game but the Huskers could not buy a basket in the second half but had open looks everywhere. Illinois is as consistent as anyone on offense and Iowa can counter with Stirtz up top and others from 3-point range. Illinois likes to spread you out with size and knock down shots and have 2 bigs that can rebound on the offensive galss. The Illini put up 105 against Penn in the tourney and yes only 65 against Houston, but Houston’s defense is elite, and Iowa’s is not.
Illinois will dominate the glass in this game and get easy put back points. Illinois averages 84 ppg. Iowa put up 73 on Florida and 77 against Nebraska their last 2 games and bear in mind both those defenses were good, and Nebraska’s defense is Top 10 in the nation. I have this power rated at 146, and Ken Pom has it at 145. This is a substantial overlay against the spread. Both teams gunning for a Final 4 spot here, throwing the kitchen sink at one another. Play the over here all day long.
Vernon Croy
Passing for today.Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 632 Arizona -6 over Purdue (8:49 p.m., Saturday, March 28)I do believe Purdue can give Arizona a better game than Arkansas did. We had Arizona on Thursday and it really came down to styles. Arkansas was bad at defending the 2-pointer this season and the Wildcats do their work inside the 3-point line. Arizona’s 3-point to 2-point attempt ratio is the 3rd lowest in CBB. Purdue is nothing special defending inside the arc. They’re not as bad as Arkansas but the Boilermakers have allowed 56% 2-point shooting to Queens, Miami-Fla., and Texas. I do believe Purdue will slow it down in an attempt to even-out that deficiency. But in the end, I expect Arizona to march to the Final Four with a spread-covering win. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
5-Unit Play. Take #630. Illinois (-7) Over Iowa (6:00p.m., Saturday, March 28th)Illinois is off the big win over Houston, and that was in Houston as well, so good for the Illini for moving on. They now face an Iowa team that got past Nebraska and played quite well down the stretch; Iowa had four players score in double digits, and they also took out Florida and Clemson, don’t forget, so they are somewhat of a Cinderella right now. So we get a classic Big Ten rivalry, and they lost 75-69 to Illinois earlier this season, and I think this is where the magical run ends for the Hawkeyes. I think Illinois continues to play quite well, as they took out Houston in such an impressive way. They put up a good amount of points against a team that prides itself on defense, and we like the Illini here.
Griffin Murphy
6-Unit Play. Take #631 Purdue (1st Half Line, +3) Over Arizona. (8:49p.m, Saturday, March 28th)
Purdue comes into this game having just sneaked past Texas in their most recent matchup. Purdue was in the chase the majority of that game and found a way in the 2nd to turn it on and come through with a win. This is a very fast-paced Arizona team that thrives on PPG and pace of play. We are in the Elite 8, and the public is hammering Arizona after they throttled Arkansas in a 109-88 final on Thursday. Purdue is the team that the public is torching and expecting their season to end today. While we don't disagree with the case, we believe Purdue is going to go all out in the first half of this game to keep inside tempo of this Arizona offense. We believe Purdue puts on a show in the 1st half of this game and covers our 3-point differential.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
8 Unit: CBB Take #630 Illinois (-7) over Iowa (-110) (6:09p.m, Saturday, March 28th)We kick off the Elite Eight with an all-Big Ten matchup as the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Illinois Fighting Illini with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Iowa has had an impressive run to get here, knocking off the Florida Gators and Nebraska Cornhuskers behind their perimeter shooting and offensive rhythm. When they're hitting shots, they can hang with anyone. But this matchup is a different challenge. Illinois is coming off a statement win, holding the Houston Cougars to just 55 points in Houston in a 65-55 win. That showed exactly what this team is made of: elite defense, depth, and physicality. They don't just win, they wear teams down. These two already met earlier this season in Iowa, and Illinois went on the road and won by six. Now, on a neutral floor, the edge in size, speed, and defense leans even more toward Illinois. That's the key here. If Iowa isn't knocking down perimeter shots at a high rate, it's going to be a long night. Illinois has the length to contest everything and the depth to keep pressure on for a full 40 minutes. This feels like a spot where the better, more complete team takes control. Lay the points with Illinois -7. I expect the Illinois Fighting Illini to come out strong, take control early, and punch their ticket to the Final Four.
Nick Menken
2 Unit: CBB Take Purdue vs Arizona (UNDER 153.5 Total Points) (-110) (6:09p.m, Saturday, March 28th)
This Elite Eight matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers is all about tempo and discipline. Everyone is going to look at Arizona's last game, dropping 109 points against the Arkansas Razorbacks, and immediately jump to the over. But this is a completely different type of matchup. Purdue isn't going to allow this to turn into a track meet. They're one of the more disciplined teams in the country and will slow the game down, control possessions, and force Arizona into half-court sets. That's the exact formula you use against a high-powered offense: limit transition, make every possession count, and turn it into a grind. And that's where things shift. Arizona won't see the same looks they did in their last game. Purdue's defense is stronger, more physical, and much better at taking away easy buckets. It's hard to replicate a 100+ point performance in a spot like this, especially this deep in the tournament where every possession matters. Early on, expect a tight, slower-paced game as both teams feel each other out. That alone leans toward fewer possessions and a lower total. Take the under in Arizona vs. Purdue.
Nick Menken
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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.