Let’s get rocking with a bunch of picks from PRO resources on this high-stakes Saturday.
As college basketball fans eagerly anticipate Selection Sunday, we find ourselves in the heart of conference tournaments and the tail end of the regular season. It’s a pivotal time for teams vying for a spot in the NCAA tournament, and for bettors, it’s an opportunity to capitalize on some intriguing matchups.
Using proprietary data from our esteemed college basketball sharps, PRO Projections and PRO Systems, we’ve identified three best bets for Saturday’s exciting slate of games – all in the lower-profile games!
Let’s dive into our top picks.
College Basketball Picks: Akron vs Miami, Mount Saint Mary’s vs Iona, More
Below, we’re covering three picks — two over/unders and one spread — on these games:
- Miami (OH) vs. Akron (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Iona vs. Mount St. Mary’s (7:30 p.m. ET)
- UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego (9:30 p.m. ET)
Our first matchup features Miami (OH) against Ohio, where we’re opting for the under at 158.5. This recommendation comes from our “Neutral-Court Unders” PRO System, which has been a crucial tool for bettors. Historically, in neutral-site games with an over/under set at 145 or higher, when 50% or more of the public bets on the over, the games have gone under 54 of the time. With 71% of the public money currently on the over, this system suggests there is value on the under.
PRO Systems Pick: Miami (OH) vs. Akron Under
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Our second pick is Mount Saint Mary’s vs. Iona, where we support the over at 132.5 points in their MAAC showdown. According to PRO Projections, this game’s total should be closer to 137.9, indicating a significant edge on the over. It’s a grade-A pick and the best over/under edge of the day.
PRO Projections Pick: Iona vs. Mount St. Mary’s Over
Lastly, sharp bettors and experts are focusing on UC San Diego against the spread (-5.5) in their clash with UC Irvine. Our PRO Report dashboard highlights substantial betting action and expert insights backing the favorites here, suggesting there’s value in favoring UC San Diego.
They’re the top team in the nation at covering (77.4%) entering Saturday.
PRO Report Pick: UC San Diego -5.5
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