Kansas upset Houston at Phog Allen on Monday, and the college basketball party doesn’t stop on Tuesday.
Our staff of betting experts has compiled three college basketball picks and NCAAB bets for Tuesday’s action, including picks for three high-major games in the ACC and Big Ten.
College Basketball Best Bets
The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that our college basketball betting staff is targeting from today's slate of games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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Duke vs. Notre Dame Pick
I project Notre Dame as just a 14.3-point home underdog in Tuesday’s matchup with the Blue Devils, so I’d be willing to buy the Irish at +17.5 or better, representing a minimum three-point difference between my projection and the market.
I don’t have a convincing on-court argument for backing the Irish, but this is a good off-the-court situational spot to fade the Devils.
This is a classic sandwich spot for Duke, which is coming off a monster neutral-court win over Michigan and has another big home matchup with Virginia coming up on Saturday. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Devils look sluggish and sleepy on Tuesday in South Bend, especially after traveling there from D.C.
Pick: Notre Dame +17.5 or Better
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Minnesota vs. Michigan Pick
By Evan Abrams
This game triggered one of our Action PRO Betting Systems:
The “Home Overs with Steam” system targets NCAAB games where sharp money pushes totals higher on strong home favorites during key winter months.
When the Over/Under line rises from open to close, it signals respected bettors identifying tempo or efficiency mismatches that the initial market undervalued.
Large home favorites often dictate pace and offensive rhythm, particularly late in the season when teams are in peak form and shooting percentages improve.
By focusing on games with line movement toward the over, this system rides with professional momentum rather than against it, capitalizing on scoring environments where sharp bettors and late-season performance trends align in favor of elevated totals.
Pick: Over 145.5 or Better
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USC vs. UCLA Pick
I'm expecting a highly competitive rivalry matchup between two bubble teams.
From a matchup standpoint, there are real concerns about UCLA’s ability to keep USC’s stars away from the rim, particularly with its undersized guards and the slower-footed Tyler Bilodeau.
For the Bruins, the key will be forcing turnovers and executing at a high level offensively — both of which they’re capable of.
I expect UCLA to find a way to win at home, building off the emotional comeback victory over Illinois.
However, I'd rather take the points with USC on the road.
The Trojans should be able to hang around through the individual scoring ability of their stars and keep this game within striking distance.
Pick: USC +6 or Better
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