College basketball conference basketball tournaments have arrived, though the major conferences won’t get underway until next week.
Still, Tuesday’s slate is a fun one for bettors looking to make college basketball picks tonight, including a mix of smaller conference games and high-profile matchups, like No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 12 Illinois.
And when it comes specifically to value, it’s two under-the-radar matchups that are offering the most upside for college basketball bettors on Tuesday night.
Continue reading to learn about juicy spread edges for Loyola Maryland vs. Navy and Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan, which are the biggest edges on Tuesday’s college hoops slate.
College Basketball Picks Tonight
*College basketball odds as of Monday evening
Loyola Maryland vs. Navy Pick
7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Massive edges can come from anywhere, including matchups between teams with only 19 combined wins at the beginning of March.
Navy is a 7.5-point favorite against Loyola Maryland on Tuesday night and the Action Network’s College Basketball PRO Projections indicate that is considerably off the true line.
Specifically, our betting model projects the Greyhounds at +3, resulting in a 13.3% edge when compared to the widely available +7.5.
PRO Projections Pick: Loyola Maryland +7.5
Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan Pick
7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Bowling Green is a short underdog against Western Michigan, though our data suggests the Falcons should actually be favored in this matchup.
We project this spread at Bowling Green -3.5, representing a 10.7% edge for Falcons bettors.
Some sportsbooks have already dipped to +1, so be sure to shop for the best odds if backing Bowling Green on Tuesday night.
PRO Projections Pick: Bowling Green +1.5
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