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There's no post-Champions Classic hangover for this staff.
Us at Action Network, we're right back at work, looking for the top spots and picks of the day for Wednesday.
Read below for college basketball best bets, including three NCAAB picks for Wednesday, November 11.
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3 College Basketball Best Bets
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our NCAAB Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game. | ||
Marquette vs. Michigan
Are we really going to hold that UConn loss against the Wolverines?
Out of the gate, Michigan has a few issues that can and should be fixed. For starters, the Wolverines have struggled with rebounding, fouling and 3-point shooting.
Now, Michigan does shoot a high volume of 3s, ranking 99th in 3-point rate, so the percentage may never look sexy when taking that many shots from deep.
However, that UConn game was a mess. Michigan committed 27 fouls in that game and followed it up with 24 against Oakland. If the Wolverines can clean that up and keep teams off the free-throw line, that would be huge.
But with blood still in their mouth following Friday's loss, the Wolverines should play their cleanest game of the season on Wednesday.
Michigan has nothing to look ahead to, while Marquette has Missouri looming on Sunday.
Plus, Michigan has faced the tougher competition through its first two games, while Marquette has only faced Michigan State in an exhibition back in October.
The Wolverines should feel disrespected coming into this matchup as just a 4.5-point favorite.
Pick: Michigan -4.5
Campbell vs. East Tennessee State
We're going dumpster diving for pick No. 2, as 0-2 Campbell faces off against 0-2 East Tennessee State.
As I mentioned in a couple of other write-ups so far this season, my model from 2025-26 is now officially the Action Network PRO projections. It's particular strong when it comes to totals, but it's been about .500 when it comes to spread picks this season (an improvement from last season).
For this particular game, there's a very strong signal coming in on East Tennessee State to cover the spread. Our NCAAB power ratings make this spread ETSU -9.67, giving us more than a five point edge on the current number being offered as of writing.
Also, with sharp action coming in on ETSU, that makes me even more confident in the selection.
Pick: East Tennessee State -4.5
Santa Clara vs. North Texas
By Evan Abrams
This past March, Santa Clara reached its first NCAA Tournament since 1996.
What does Herb Sendek have in store for an encore in 2026-27?
Well, with Gonzaga in the Pac-12 and Saint Mary's breaking in a new head coach, Santa Clara was projected to win the WCC in the preseason.
And so far, the Broncos have lived up to the billing, with a 3-0 record.
However, I have a Bet Labs Sports Insights system — "Early Home Dogs" — that tells me it's time to fade the Broncos and back North Texas +1.5.
This system has a 2% return on investment (ROI) all-time and a 26% ROI in a small sample size (three games) this season.
This system targets early-season college basketball home teams catching points within their first five games.
These squads often return solid cores from the previous season, typically winning more than 10 games, yet are undervalued by the market due to early uncertainty or stronger non-conference opponents.
Playing at home early provides comfort and familiarity during a period when new lineups and rotations are still stabilizing across the country.
The energy of a home crowd, especially in smaller college arenas, can level the playing field in the first half before talent depth becomes a factor.
Bettors tend to overrate established programs in these spots, creating value on competitive home underdogs that are often better prepared than their price suggests.
Pick: North Texas +2.5
