College Basketball Picks

Illinois faces UCONN in a pivotal clash: With the Huskies at -8.5 and an over/under of 155, can the Illini defy odds in Boston? Catch the action at TD Garden, 6:09 PM ET on TBS, but check out Rich Crew’s analysis and pick first.

Gonzaga faces Purdue in the Sweet 16: With Purdue favored at -5.5 and a high total of 154.5, can their top-ranked assists and 3-point shooting overcome Gonzaga? Check out our expert’s pick for this showdown at Little Caesars Arena, 7:39 PM ET on TBS.

The home team has gotten the “W” in seven of the last meetings and while the Golden Gophers are -4.5 favorites, Rutgers has lost by a margin larger than today’s spread in nine of their ten losses. Do you lay the points? Read our betting preview on the game and get Rich’s suggested spread bet.

Northwestern heads to Indiana to take on the Hoosiers who they have owned at the betting windows in recent seasons going 7-0-1 versus the number. They come into this game losers of five consecutive road games versus Big Ten rivals. Who gets the money? Get some key stats plus our CBB handicapper’s top pick.

The Terps went into the State Farm Center and upset the Illini as a big 9-point dog back in mid-January and will look to double up on their home court on Saturday. The linesmaker has made the visitor a -2.5 favorite with the total line of 139.5. Read on to get some key statistics to back your play or ride along with expert handicapper Rich Crew’s best bet.