College Basketball Handicapping Articles

2020 MAAC Tournament Predictions and Expert Picks
by Chris Vasile - 3/9/2020

This year's edition of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament gets underway on March 10 with three games being played in the first round of the tournament. This is a very unique set up as the top five teams get a bye right into the quarterfinals, with seeds one through three taking on the winners of the first-round games, while seeds four and five play each other.

2020 Sun Belt Conference Tournament Predictions and Expert Picks
by Chris Vasile - 3/6/2020

This year's edition of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament gets underway on March 7 with two games being played in the first round of the tournament. This is a very unique set up as the top two teams get a bye right into the semifinals, while seeds three and four get their tournament started in the quarterfinals. The fifth and sixth seeds get started in the second round against the winner of the first two games, respectively.

Free College Basketball Picks Saturday 3/7/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 3/6/2020

It's the final Saturday of the regular season of college basketball. Where has the time gone? We've got Florida State and Louisville fighting for the ACC regular-season title, while Baylor looks to get back on track after losing two of their last three games. The Big East continues to produce Game of the Year type games, and we'll get another one between Seton Hall and Creighton as they also fight for a Big East regular-season championship. Here are the early leans for Saturday's college basketball.

Free College Basketball Picks Friday 3/6/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 3/5/2020

Mid-Major tournaments have started and March Madness has officially started. The NCAA Tournament is a big part of the madness, but we've seen some incredible upsets in these mid-major tournaments as well. You can check out plenty of the mid-major tournament previews in the free articles section of Doc's Sports. While there are no ranked games taking place on Friday, there are a couple regular season matchups that could create havoc before a couple tournaments.

2020 CAA Basketball Tournament Predictions and Betting Odds
by Chris Vasile - 3/4/2020

This year's edition of the Colonial Conference Tournament gets underway on March 5 with two games being played in the first round of the tournament. Nos. 1 and 2 get their tournament underway in the second round against the winners of the first round, while seeds three through seven also get started against one another on day two of the tournament.

Free College Basketball Picks Thursday 3/5/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 3/4/2020

Mid-majors are starting their conference tournaments already. These high-major teams are fighting for seeding and standings placement in the final week before their conference tournament. The Big Ten features two exciting matchups, while the Pac-12 and American have interesting games that could result in upsets. Here are the early leans for Thursday, March 5 in college basketball.

2020 WCC Tournament Predictions and West Coast Conference Odds
by Chris Vasile - 3/4/2020

This year's edition of the West Coast Conference Tournament gets underway on March 5 with two games being played in the first round of the tournament. This is a very unique set up as the top two teams get a bye right into the semifinals, while seeds three and four get their tournament started in the quarterfinals. The fifth and sixth seeds get started in the second round against the winner of the first two games, respectively.

Free College Basketball Picks Wednesday 3/4/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 3/4/2020

We're getting down to the final games of the regular season where every game counts towards seeding in the conference tournament and NCAA Tournament. The Big East has a very nice showcase of games, including Villanova visiting Seton Hall. Villanova will look to cut the standings deficit in half with two games remaining. Dayton will also look to keep their A-10 undefeated streak alive but could be caught in a trap on the road against Rhode Island. Here are the early leans for March 4.

Free College Basketball Picks Tuesday 3/3/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 3/2/2020

It's March. That means we're just a couple weeks away from March Madness. It also means that each conference game means a whole lot more when it comes to the conference tournament and seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Here are the early leans for Tuesday, March 3 in college basketball.

Free College Basketball Picks Thursday 2/27/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/26/2020

It's almost March which means every game matters even more. Wisconsin and Michigan are fighting for a higher seed in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament. Both teams have a solid winning streak currently, but one team has the edge. The Pac-12 features a rivalry match-up between Oregon and Oregon State. Oregon State upset Oregon at home in February already.

Free College Basketball Picks Saturday 2/22/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/21/2020

There's a lot at stake in one of the last regular season college basketball Saturday's of the season. Kansas and Baylor will both put their long winning streaks on the table. The winner of this Big 12 matchup will be deemed the best team in the nation. There are three other games that have long win streaks on the line. Gonzaga's 19-game winning streak will take on BYU's seven-game win streak, while San Diego State looks to continue their undefeated streak.

Free College Basketball Picks Friday 2/21/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/20/2020

It's a sub-par slate for Friday college basketball this week. There are just three games that include two teams with winning records. While there's other value plays out there, these three games have the most excitement. For February 21, we'll cover the Northeast Conference for the first time ever, as Merrimack takes on Sacred Heart in what could be a defining moment for the conference. The Mid-American will feature Kent State's home floor on national television as they take on Buffalo.

Free College Basketball Picks Thursday 2/20/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/20/2020

Thursday's college basketball action features a couple new faces in the Top 25. BYU has emerged as a top team in college basketball with a six-game winning streak. They'll take on a struggling Santa Clara team, while the West Coast Conference also features Gonzaga against San Francisco. Gonzaga will look to put San Francisco away early this time around. The Pac-12 also has a couple intriguing matchups, while there's a Big Ten clash that could be the best game of the night. Here are the early lean's for February 20's college basketball action.

Free College Basketball Picks Wednesday 2/19/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/18/2020

Wednesday's basketball action features some big games that could help shape up each conference tournament and their standings. Seton Hall and Louisville will look to get back on track after two straight losses each, while Auburn will travel to Georgia in what could be a bit of a scare for Tigers fans. Here are the early leans for the February 19 college basketball action.

Free College Basketball Picks Tuesday 2/18/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/17/2020

Tuesday's college basketball slate will answer plenty of questions to start off the week. Penn State will put their eight-game winning streak on the line, while West Virginia seeks their first win since February 5. Dayton and Baylor will look to extend their winning streaks in conference play, while the Big East and SEC will provide with two big ranked matchups that you won't want to miss. Here are the early leans for February 18's action.

Free College Basketball Picks Saturday 2/15/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/14/2020

Saturday's college basketball slate features plenty of exciting conference action that could make or break a couple team's chances at making March Madness. West Virginia will look to stop the bleeding against the No. 1 team in Baylor, while Louisville looks to rebound from their road loss to Georgia Tech against Clemson. Michigan State started at the top of the rankings but are currently not considered a Top 25 team right now. A win over Maryland at home would put them right back in the mix. Here are the early leans for Saturday's top matchups.

Free Basketball and NHL Picks for Weekend by Handicapper Doug Upstone
by Doug Upstone - 2/14/2020

We have a variety of sports betting action from college basketball and the NHL to cover this weekend with the NBA All-Star break. Take a minute to review all the betting trends, our free picks and predictions (182-152-3 of late) to see what we are thinking about today. See you back here next week.

Free College Basketball Picks Friday 2/14/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/13/2020

Friday's basketball action features no Top-25 teams but some exciting games in other conferences that have winning records. The A-10 will feature an enticing battle between Davidson and St. Bonaventure, while the Mid-American showcases one of the top teams in Akron against a high-powered offense in Central Michigan. There are also two exciting matchups in the Ivy League that bettors will be looking at. Here are the early leans for Friday, February 14. Happy Valentine's Day!

Free College Basketball Picks Thursday 2/13/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/13/2020

Thursday's college basketball slate features a couple exciting conference matchups with the potential of some ranked teams dropping out of the Top 25 with losses. Iowa will travel on the road, where they've struggled, to play Indiana, while the Pac-12 features Colorado vs. Oregon in a double-ranked matchup. The AAC also has some exciting matchups that can change the standings over the weekend. Here are the early leans for Thursday's exciting matchups and top five game slate.

Free College Basketball Picks Wednesday 2/12/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/12/2020

Wednesday's college basketball features three incredible Big East matchups along with some Big 12, SEC, ACC and AAC action. Seton Hall looks to stand tall in the Big East standings while Kansas and West Virginia clash in a Big-12 match-up that shouldn't disappoint. Here are the early leans for February 12's college basketball slate.