College Basketball Picks & Best Bets 2025

2026 March Madness Odds: Duke Favored Over Houston by Early NCAA Championship Betting Lines
Written by Gabe Henderson

March Madness Odds 2026: Duke, Houston Favorites With Florida Long Shot To Repeat
Written by Rob Paul

Wooden Award Odds & Betting Lines 2025: Flagg Becomes Fourth Freshman to Win
Written by Rob Paul

March Madness MVP Odds: 2025 Men's Final Four Most Outstanding Player
We look at the best betting odds, analysis, and history of the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award. Walter Clayton is now the favorite.
Written by Rob Paul
College Basketball Futures Picks

2026 CFP National Championship Predictions, Odds: Two SEC Picks (and Nebraska)
Written by Gabe Henderson

Big East Tournament Odds: St. John's the Favorite
Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm clinched the regular-season conference title earlier this month.
Written by C Jackson Cowart

College Football Playoff Bracket: FREE, Printable 12-Team CFP Bracket
The College Football Playoff is tripling in size this season with its expansion to 12 teams. But how will it work? Which teams made it, and when will it all go down?
Written by Rob Paul

MAC Championship Odds 2024: Bowling Green Favorite; Ohio, Miami (Ohio) Trailing
Bowling Green is the favorite by the MAC Championship odds, with Ohio and Miami (Ohio) not far behind.
Written by Rob Paul

College Football Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2025: Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame Lead
With the college football season approaching, we're looking at the top regular season win totals for this coming season.
Written by Rob Paul

Final Four Odds & March Madness Betting Lines for Men's NCAA Tournament
While the Final Four odds aren't available yet for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, there are plenty of March Madness betting lines ahead of next season.
Written by Rob Paul

College Football FCS Championship Odds 2025: Montana State Favorite Against NDSU
Montana State is the favorite in the FCS championship against North Dakota State.
Written by Rob Paul

College Bowl Game Odds 2024-25: Spreads, Over/Under, Schedule, Game Info, & Projected Scores
We're looking at the college football bowl game schedule and odds for the 2024-25 season, along with game info and projected scores.
Written by Rob Paul

Women’s March Madness Odds 2026: South Carolina Opens as Favorite; UConn, Texas Trail
After losing in the national championship to UConn, South Carolina opened as the favorite to take home the title in 2026, followed by the Huskies.
Written by Rob Paul

ACC Tournament Odds: Duke and Louisville the Favorites
Duke is fresh off winning the ACC regular-season title.
Written by C Jackson Cowart

Big Ten Tournament Odds: Michigan State the Favorite
Michigan State won its first outright Big Ten regular-season championship in seven years.
Written by Rob Paul

SEC Tournament Odds: Auburn and Florida Favored
Bruce Pearl's Auburn Tigers captured the SEC regular-season title.
Written by Rob Paul

Big 12 Tournament Odds: Houston the Favorite
Houston captured its second straight Big 12 regular-season title earlier this month.
Written by C Jackson Cowart

ACC Championship Odds 2025: Clemson Opens as Favorite; Belichick's Tar Heels a Long Shot
After winning the ACC Championship last season, Clemson opened as the favorite to repeat in a conference that welcomes new North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick.
Written by Rob Paul

SEC Championship Odds 2025: Texas Opens as Favorite Over Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama
With Arch Manning set to start at QB, Texas opened as the favorite to win the SEC Championship with Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama trailing.
Written by Rob Paul

Big Ten Championship Odds 2025: Ohio State Opens as Favorite; Oregon, Penn State Trail
After winning the national title this past season, Ohio State opened as the favorite to win the Big Ten Championship.
Written by Rob Paul

Mountain West Championship Odds 2024: Boise State Favorite Ahead of UNLV, Colorado State
Boise State is the clear favorite to win the 2024 Mountain West Championship after defeating UNLV in Week 9.
Written by Rob Paul

Big 12 Championship Odds 2025: Arizona State, Kansas State Co-Favorites; Colorado Long Shot
After winning the Big 12 Championship last season, Arizona State is the co-favorite with Kansas State to win it in 2025.
Written by Rob Paul

Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2025: Arch Manning Favorite; Nussmeier, Klubnik Trail
Texas QB Arch Manning enters his first season as the Longhorns' starter leading the Heisman Trophy odds with LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson's Cade Klubnik being his biggest competition.
Written by Rob Paul

College Football Playoff Odds 2025-26: Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, Georgia Lead the Way
The Big Ten and SEC account for eight of the 10 biggest favorites to reach the College Football Playoff.
Written by Rob Paul
March Madness Expert Picks

How to Win Your March Madness Work Bracket: Using Game Theory for the NCAA Tournament
Written by Rob Paul

5 Biggest Mistakes When Filling Out Your March Madness Bracket for the NCAA Tournament
Gabe Henderson discusses the five biggest mistakes people make when filling out their March Madness brackets ahead of the NCAA Tournament.
Written by Gabe Henderson

2025 March Madness Survivor Guide: Best Strategy & Tips to Win NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool Contest
March Madness survivor pools are one of the most fun ways to get involved with the NCAA Tournament, and we're looking at the most important strategies to incorporate to win your pool.
Written by Rob Paul

What is a March Madness Calcutta Auction? Tips, Strategy & How to Run Your Own Contest
We're breaking down how Calcutta auctions work and why they're another great option for immersing yourself in March Madness.
Written by Rob Paul

What is a March Madness Survivor Pool? How It Works & How to Run Your Own NCAA Tournament Contest
With March Madness here, we're breaking down how survivor pools for the NCAA Tournament work and how you can run your own this college basketball season.
Written by Rob Paul

What are the Best March Madness Buzzer-Beaters in NCAA Tournament History?
Gabe Henderson examines the five best March Madness buzzer-beaters in the NCAA Tournament's rich history.
Written by Gabe Henderson

How to Predict March Madness Upsets: Follow These Tips in Your NCAA Tournament Bracket
The opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament are responsible for why we call the tournament March Madness, but how do we spot the upsets before they happen?
Written by Andrew Reid

Who are the Best March Madness Cinderellas of All Time?
Sure, a No. 1 seed is most likely to cut down the nets, but who doesn't love an underdog story? We're looking at the best Cinderellas to ever win in the NCAA Tournament.
Written by Andrew Reid

What are the Most Common March Madness Upsets in NCAA Tournament History?
March Madness is all about buzzer-beaters and Cinderella runs. But which underdogs perform best in the first round?
Written by Andrew Reid

What are the Biggest March Madness Upsets of All Time?
Cinderella teams don't usually make it very far into the NCAA Tournament, but that doesn't mean we don't get to enjoy some incredible upsets from start to finish.
Written by Andrew Reid

March Madness Bracket Advice: 5 Dos and Don'ts for Your NCAA Tournament Bracket
Gabe Henderson breaks down the five best and worst tips to fill out your NCAA Tournament brackets ahead of March Madness.
Written by Gabe Henderson

March Madness Bracket Tips for Beginners: Our Best Strategies to Win Your NCAA Tournament Pool
Gabe Henderson breaks down March Madness brackets for beginners, offering some simple tips and strategies to help you do well in your NCAA Tournament challenge.
Written by Gabe Henderson

March Madness Stats & Records: NCAA Tournament Trends, Seed History & More
You like trends? We've got trends. Also, facts, trivia, and other info for each seed in March Madness.
Written by Andrew Reid

March Madness Predictions & Picks for Every NCAA Tournament Game
We'll be compiling all of our best March Madness picks and predictions for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including our national championship predictions.
Written by C Jackson Cowart

How to Bet on March Madness: NCAA Tournament Betting Strategy 2025
Check out our 2025 March Madness betting guide as we show how to bet on the NCAA Tournament.
Written by Mike Spector
Women's March Madness Picks

Free Printable Women's March Madness Bracket PDF: South Carolina, UConn Stay Favorites
Written by Esten McLaren

Women's Wooden Award Odds 2025: Watkins Wins Despite Injury
USC's JuJu Watkins was named the women's Wooden Award winner after closing as a slight favorite.
Written by Rob Paul

Women’s March Madness Odds 2026: South Carolina Opens as Favorite; UConn, Texas Trail
After losing in the national championship to UConn, South Carolina opened as the favorite to take home the title in 2026, followed by the Huskies.
Written by Rob Paul
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