NCAA basketball predictions tonight are flowing through the Action Network’s College Basketball PRO Report, which is quickly and efficiently handicapping the entire 51-game slate to identify the smartest picks.
There’s still plenty of time for faithful bettors to dig into the college basketball odds board, though two games have already come to the forefront as offering value on Thursday’s schedule.
Below, we examine the beefy betting model edge that wiseguys are already popping for Memphis vs. East Carolina, as well as the under-the-radar total already on the move thanks to smart money.
NCAA Basketball Predictions Tonight
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Memphis vs. East Carolina Prediction
7 p.m. ET | ESPN2
The pros did not wait long to pounce on Thursday’s Memphis vs. East Carolina edge.
To start, this spread opened at ECU +4.5 before sharps steamed the Pirates, driving the line down to a consensus of +3.5 across the market.
And even after the 1-point line move, the Action Network’s College Basketball PRO Projections are still finding value in the latest spread.
Specifically, our model projects this line at East Carolina +2, which translates to a 4.2% edge for the underdog.
PRO Report Prediction: East Carolina +3.5 (-105) via BetMGM
William & Mary vs. Elon Prediction
7 p.m. ET | CBS Sports Network
It’s unlikely that this game will be a popular topic of conversation at your local sports bar on Thursday night, though savvy bettors know better than to avoid this matchup.
The William & Mary vs. Elon over/under initially hit the market at 143.5, but similar to the game above, pro bettors quickly hit the under, knocking the total to 142.5.
PRO Report Prediction: Under 142.5 (-110) via FanDuel
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