When it comes to NCAA basketball picks, the early bird finds the edge.
While most bettors wait until closer to gametime to peruse the latest college basketball odds, the Action Network’s PRO Projections allow us to get an early start by quickly breaking down an entire slate.
This is not only helpful for those who enjoy getting down their action with plenty of time to spare, but it also instantly identifies a slate’s biggest edges and smartest NCAA basketball picks before the market adjusts.
Tuesday’s college basketball schedule is littered with playable edges, including George Mason vs. Fordham (7 p.m. ET), Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan (7 p.m. ET), and Nevada vs. Colorado State (10:30 p.m. ET), which are all graded at an A-minus or better.
NCAA Basketball Picks Tonight
*NCAA basketball odds as of Tuesday morning
George Mason vs. Fordham Pick
7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
George Mason is a 1.5-point favorite against Fordham as of the time of writing.
However, our college basketball betting model projects the Patriots at -4.5, resulting in a 7.8% edge.
PRO Projections Pick: George Mason -1.5 (-114) via FanDuel
Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan Pick
7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
It’s close, but Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan is offering the largest edge of the day at 8.1%.
Specifically, the Action Network’s PRO Projections make this spread Eastern Michigan -2.5, though the Eagles can be found at +1.5 across the market.
Interestingly, FanDuel has this line at EMU +2.5 (-114), so be sure to shop for the best odds if pouncing on this edge.
PRO Projections Pick: Eastern Michigan +2.5 (-114) via FanDuel
Nevada vs. Colorado State Pick
10:30 p.m. ET | Fox Sports 1
How about a sneaky big edge for a sneaky big game?
Both of these teams have hit the 20-win mark on the season with Nevada sitting at +7.5 against Colorado tonight.
If that spread seems a bit long, that’s because it is.
Our numbers make the Wolf Pack +4.5, translating to an 8% edge.
PRO Projections Pick: Nevada +7.5 (-110) via BetMGM
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