There are 26 lined games on the NCAA basketball odds board for Friday, with plenty of conference tournaments in action as well.
Bettors looking to make NCAA basketball picks may find today’s slate a bit intimidating due to so many smaller programs in action, though that doesn’t mean there isn’t value to be had, either.
In fact, the Action Network’s NCAA basketball betting model is showing Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan (7 p.m. ET), South Dakota vs. Oral Roberts (8 p.m. ET) and Wichita State vs. Tulane (9 p.m. ET) as games offering oodles of value based on current lines.
In short, here are Friday’s three biggest spread edges.
NCAA Basketball Picks for Friday
*NCAA basketball odds as of Friday morning
Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan Pick
7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Eastern Michigan is a double-digit underdog against Central Michigan as of the time of writing.
However, the Action Network’s College Basketball PRO Projections suggest that spread is significantly off its true line.
Our model projects the Eagles at +7, resulting in an 8.7% edge — the biggest of Friday’s college basketball slate — when compared to the widely available +10.5.
PRO Projections Pick: Eastern Michigan +10.5 (-110) via FanDuel
South Dakota vs. Oral Roberts Pick
8 p.m. ET | Summit League Network
According to our data, this game should be priced as a pick’em even though the spread is now out to 3.5 points.
The difference between the Action Network’s projection of a pick’em and South Dakota +3.5 translates to an 8.4% Coyotes edge.
PRO Projections Pick: South Dakota +3.5 (-110) via Caesars
Wichita State vs. Tulane Pick
9 p.m. ET | ESPN2
Wichita State vs. Tulane is eerily similar to South Dakota vs. Oral Roberts above.
We project this spread as a pick’em as well; and yes, the current Wichita State vs. Tulane spread is also 3.5.
However, bettors are provided with an edge of “only” 7.3% here due to a difference in the vig associated with betting the underdog.
PRO Projections Pick: Wichita State +3.5 (-115) via BetMGM
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