College basketball odds will be very popular among sports bettors on Saturday, March 15.
The majority of conference tournament champions and coveted automatic NCAA Tournament berths will be determined today, with bubble teams also making their cases for at-large bids.
Action PRO’s premium betting tools are also breaking down Saturday’s slate, identifying off the best college basketball picks among today’s 29-game schedule.
Specifically, Action PRO’s College Basketball Projections have pinpointed eye-popping edges on:
- Wisconsin vs. Michigan State (1 p.m. ET)
- Alabama State vs. Jackson State (9:30 p.m. ET)
Let’s look at the details below, including the single-largest betting model edge on Saturday’s college basketball odds board.
College Basketball Odds, 2 Picks for Saturday
*Odds, projections as of Saturday morning
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State Pick
1 p.m. ET | CBS
Michigan State is a 3.5-point spread favorite against Wisconsin for Saturday’s Big Ten Tournament semifinal matchup.
Action PRO projects this spread at Badgers +0.8, which translates to a 7.6% edge — the largest of Saturday’s college hoops slate — considering the widely available +3.5.
PRO Pick: Wisconsin +3.5 (-110) — DraftKings
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Alabama State vs. Jackson State Pick
9:30 p.m. ET | ESPNU
We go from one of today’s highest-profile games to perhaps one of its lowest, but that doesn’t mean bettors should ignore Alabama State vs. Jackson State.
Similar to Michigan State above, Jackson State sits at -3.5 as of the time of writing.
And once again, the value is with the underdog.
Action PRO projects Alabama State at +1.3, revealing a 6.7% edge for bettors willing to take the points with the Hornets.
PRO Pick: Alabama State +3.5 (-110) — Caesars
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