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College Basketball Computer Picks Today

Picks against the spread and on the total for every College Basketball game from our computer model, rated 1 to 5 stars. Full Access members see every pick before tip-off; everyone sees them 10 minutes after tip-off. The record is free for everyone.

College Basketball Computer Picks Record

SpreadsTotalsAll
Overall7–8 46.7%7–8 46.7%14–16 46.7%
★★★★★ and up7–3 70.0%5–2 71.4%12–5 70.6%
★★★★★ Top pick5–3 62.5%2–2 50.0%7–5 58.3%
★★★★★ Strong2–0 100.0%3–0 100.0%5–0 100.0%
★★★★★ Solid0–4 0.0%2–3 40.0%2–7 22.2%
★★★★★ Lean0–00–1 0.0%0–1 0.0%
★★★★★ Slight lean0–1 0.0%0–2 0.0%0–3 0.0%
Win % over the this season, week by week: overall and 4 stars and up
30%40%50%60%70%80% Oct 26Nov 2

Wins and losses at the line when the game started; pushes don't count toward the win %. ★★★★★ and up is about the top quarter of our picks.

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7:39 - 2ndProjected
Air ForceFalcons 70.6
Wright StRaiders 79.6
Spread Falcons +12.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 162.5 ★★★★★
7:13 - 2ndProjected
AmericanEagles 71.1
CincinnatiBearcats 76.7
Spread Eagles +25.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
12:26 - 2ndProjected
Arkansas-Little RockTrojans 71.0
VCURams 77.4
Spread Trojans +18.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 156.5 ★★★★★
10:33 - 2ndProjected
Ball StateCardinals 72.1
Georgia SouthernEagles 77.5
Spread Eagles +1.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 162.5 ★★★★★
5:27 - 2ndProjected
BellarmineKnights 73.2
VanderbiltCommodores 79.4
Spread Knights +36.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
9:54 - 2ndProjected
BuffaloBulls 73.2
MarshallThundering Herd 79.1
Spread Thundering Herd -2.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 155.5 ★★★★★
3:10 - 2ndProjected
Charlotte49ers 71.7
Indiana StSycamores 77.1
Spread Sycamores +5.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 152.5 ★★★★★
6:07 - 2ndProjected
Eastern MichiganEagles 71.4
Coastal CarolinaChanticleers 77.4
Spread Chanticleers -1.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 142.5 ★★★★★
5:43 - 2ndProjected
ElonPhoenix 71.4
ColumbiaLions 77.1
Spread Lions -3.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
7:31 - 2ndProjected
DartmouthBig Green 71.1
Marist RedFoxes 77.4
Spread Big Green +7.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 137.5 ★★★★★
4:21 - 2ndProjected
Eastern IllinoisPanthers 71.5
IndianaHoosiers 76.5
Spread Panthers +34.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 145.5 ★★★★★
4:57 - 2ndProjected
Miami (OH)RedHawks 73.1
James MadisonDukes 78.0
Spread Dukes -1.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
0:49 - 2ndProjected
MassachusettsMinutemen 72.0
TroyTrojans 77.9
Spread Trojans -2.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 154.5 ★★★★★
6:31 - 2ndProjected
QuinnipiacBobcats 71.6
Michigan StSpartans 77.9
Spread Bobcats +30.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 152.5 ★★★★★
4:24 - 2ndProjected
NiagaraPurple Eagles 70.3
WestVirginia Mountaineers 76.2
Spread Purple Eagles +28.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 141.5 ★★★★★
9:05 - 2ndProjected
Western CarolinaCatamounts 73.0
North CarolinaTar Heels 77.6
Spread Catamounts +22.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 157.5 ★★★★★
4:23 - 2ndProjected
Western MichiganBroncos 72.5
Old DominionMonarchs 78.6
Spread Monarchs +1.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 154.5 ★★★★★
10:33 - 2ndProjected
RiderBroncs 71.0
PittsburghPanthers 76.9
Spread Broncs +27.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 139.5 ★★★★★
2:16 - 2ndProjected
Youngstown StPenguins 72.5
St. BonaventureBonnies 77.4
Spread Penguins +10.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
7:43 - 2ndProjected
Florida Gulf CoastEagles 72.6
UCFKnights 77.4
Spread Eagles +22.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
2:36 - 2ndProjected
St. Thomas (MN)Tommies 72.8
PresbyterianBlue Hose 76.8
Spread Blue Hose +3.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 144.5 ★★★★★
4:43 - 2ndProjected
NortheasternHuskies 71.7
Boston Univ.Terriers 78.5
Spread Terriers -1.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 148.5 ★★★★★
4:07 - 2ndProjected
StetsonHatters 71.5
ClemsonTigers 77.1
Spread Hatters +22.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 144.5 ★★★★★
7:09 - 2ndProjected
BucknellBison 71.6
MarylandTerrapins 76.4
Spread Bison +31.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 148.5 ★★★★★
3:24 - 2ndProjected
New HavenChargers 72.0
SyracuseOrange 76.5
Spread Chargers +27.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 131.5 ★★★★★
7:42 - 2ndProjected
MaineBlack Bears 72.1
ProvidenceFriars 77.5
Spread Black Bears +32.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 151.5 ★★★★★
5:04 - 2ndProjected
LafayetteLeopards 72.1
ButlerBulldogs 77.3
Spread Leopards +19.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 149.5 ★★★★★
11:16 - 2ndProjected
MemphisTigers 73.7
Iowa StateCyclones 76.1
Spread Tigers +15.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 157.5 ★★★★★
7:52 - 2ndProjected
Jackson StTigers 71.9
Texas TechRed Raiders 78.2
Spread Tigers +38.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
2:58 - 2ndProjected
HowardBison 72.8
YaleBulldogs 77.0
Spread Bison +7.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 152.5 ★★★★★
2:06 - 2ndProjected
VermontCatamounts 71.1
IonaGaels 75.9
Spread Gaels +1.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 145.5 ★★★★★
4:19 - 2ndProjected
South Carolina UpstateSpartans 72.1
East CarolinaPirates 77.6
Spread Spartans +15.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 152.5 ★★★★★
3:20 - 2ndProjected
New HampshireWildcats 71.8
BrownBears 77.1
Spread Wildcats +8.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 144.5 ★★★★★
3:48 - 2ndProjected
UNC AshevilleBulldogs 72.0
RichmondSpiders 76.7
Spread Bulldogs +15.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 152.5 ★★★★★
6:22 - 2ndProjected
NJITHighlanders 70.0
DaytonFlyers 76.2
Spread Highlanders +23.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 144.5 ★★★★★
HalftimeProjected
Charleston SouthernBuccaneers 72.3
South FloridaBulls 79.7
Spread Buccaneers +21.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
15:07 - 2ndProjected
Southern Indiana ScreamingEagles 71.7
BelmontBruins 78.4
Spread Eagles +17.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 155.5 ★★★★★
18:06 - 2ndProjected
CampbellFighting Camels 73.5
NC StateWolfpack 78.5
Spread Fighting Camels +23.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
HalftimeProjected
CanisiusGolden Griffins 72.0
Penn StateNittany Lions 76.4
Spread Golden Griffins +24.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 154.5 ★★★★★
18:23 - 2ndProjected
Central MichiganChippewas 73.3
UL MonroeWarhawks 77.2
Spread Warhawks +3.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 151.5 ★★★★★
13:29 - 2ndProjected
DenverPioneers 73.2
WisconsinBadgers 79.5
Spread Pioneers +25.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 162.5 ★★★★★
16:53 - 2ndProjected
North Carolina CentralEagles 73.1
GeorgiaBulldogs 78.2
Spread Eagles +40.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 163.5 ★★★★★
15:32 - 2ndProjected
Kent StateGolden Flashes 71.7
Louisiana TechBulldogs 77.2
Spread Bulldogs +5.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 144.5 ★★★★★
13:32 - 2ndProjected
MercyhurstLakers 71.7
MarquetteGolden Eagles 76.8
Spread Lakers +31.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 146.5 ★★★★★
0:38 - 1stProjected
Tennessee TechGolden Eagles 73.2
Mississippi StBulldogs 77.0
Spread Golden Eagles +18.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
15:42 - 2ndProjected
Morehead StEagles 72.2
Western KentuckyHilltoppers 77.8
Spread Eagles +17.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
HalftimeProjected
Saint Peter'sPeacocks 70.7
Seton HallPirates 75.9
Spread Peacocks +19.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 133.5 ★★★★★
14:50 - 2ndProjected
PurdueBoilermakers 74.3
GonzagaBulldogs 74.5
Spread Boilermakers +5.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
13:13 - 2ndProjected
Le MoyneDolphins 70.5
NebraskaCornhuskers 76.8
Spread Dolphins +35.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 151.5 ★★★★★
3:47 - 1stProjected
AkronZips 72.6
LouisianaRagin' Cajuns 76.8
Spread Ragin' Cajuns +4.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 147.5 ★★★★★
2:37 - 1stProjected
ToledoRockets 72.5
Arkansas StRed Wolves 78.9
Spread Red Wolves -3.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 165.5 ★★★★★
2:16 - 1stProjected
West GeorgiaWolves 71.0
DePaulBlue Demons 77.2
Spread Wolves +25.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 142.5 ★★★★★
3:50 - 1stProjected
FordhamRams 69.9
KansasJayhawks 76.7
Spread Rams +21.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 146.5 ★★★★★
3:36 - 1stProjected
LehighMountain Hawks 71.4
Saint LouisBillikens 79.0
Spread Mountain Hawks +26.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 159.5 ★★★★★
3:48 - 1stProjected
LindenwoodLions 71.5
TCUHorned Frogs 77.8
Spread Lions +29.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 154.5 ★★★★★
3:59 - 1stProjected
The CitadelBulldogs 71.2
Loyola (Chi)Ramblers 77.1
Spread Bulldogs +14.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 143.5 ★★★★★
HalftimeProjected
OhioBobcats 71.9
South AlabamaJaguars 78.8
Spread Jaguars -1.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 154.5 ★★★★★
1:50 - 1stProjected
Western IllinoisLeathernecks 70.0
ValparaisoBeacons 78.5
Spread Leathernecks +18.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 139.5 ★★★★★
3:04 - 1stProjected
BinghamtonBearcats 70.5
NorthwesternWildcats 77.0
Spread Bearcats +18.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 146.5 ★★★★★
1:31 - 1stProjected
SienaSaints 71.1
BryantBulldogs 75.9
Spread Bulldogs +4.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 157.5 ★★★★★
3:49 - 1stProjected
SouthernJaguars 72.5
SMUMustangs 78.5
Spread Jaguars +25.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 159.5 ★★★★★
2:26 - 1stProjected
Maryland-Eastern ShoreHawks 71.2
Wake ForestDemon Deacons 77.6
Spread Hawks +32.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 144.5 ★★★★★
3:09 - 1stProjected
East Texas A&MLions 71.6
OklahomaSooners 79.1
Spread Lions +28.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 148.5 ★★★★★
1:36 - 1stProjected
Fairleigh DickinsonKnights 69.3
IllinoisFighting Illini 78.2
Spread Knights +40.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 156.5 ★★★★★
7:54 - 1stProjected
Bethune-CookmanWildcats 74.3
FurmanPaladins 74.6
Spread Wildcats +4.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 153.5 ★★★★★
13:09 - 1stProjected
Oral RobertsGolden Eagles 71.3
Central ArkansasBears 79.4
Spread Golden Eagles +8.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 154.5 ★★★★★
LiveProjected
Florida A&MRattlers 74.6
Florida StSeminoles 74.6
Spread Rattlers +28.5 ★★★★★
Total Under 158.5 ★★★★★
14:08 - 1stProjected
Alcorn StBraves 71.4
Ole MissRebels 78.0
Spread Braves +30.5 ★★★★★
Total Over 148.5 ★★★★★

Today · Mon, Nov 2

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Incarnate WordCardinals Full Access
Oklahoma StCowboys Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Abilene ChristianWildcats Full Access
ColoradoBuffaloes Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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ChattanoogaMocs Full Access
LouisvilleCardinals Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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DavidsonWildcats Full Access
Washington StCougars Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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La SalleExplorers Full Access
HoustonCougars Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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North DakotaFighting Hawks Full Access
MinnesotaGolden Gophers Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Utah TechTrailblazers Full Access
New MexicoLobos Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Chicago StCougars Full Access
TexasLonghorns Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Ohio StateBuckeyes Full Access
BYUCougars Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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BaylorBears Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Idaho StateBengals Full Access
Utah StateAggies Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Weber StateWildcats Full Access
Oregon StBeavers Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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East Tennessee StBuccaneers Full Access
Arizona StSun Devils Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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UCLABruins Full Access
ArizonaWildcats Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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ColgateRaiders Full Access
WashingtonHuskies Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Montana StBobcats Full Access
Colorado StRams Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Eastern WashingtonEagles Full Access
StanfordCardinal Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Illinois StRedbirds Full Access
Saint Mary'sGaels Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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MontanaGrizzlies Full Access
OregonDucks Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Robert MorrisColonials Full Access
NevadaWolf Pack Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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North AlabamaLions Full Access
UC DavisAggies Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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RadfordHighlanders Full Access
San FranciscoDons Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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TowsonTigers Full Access
Santa ClaraBroncos Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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MilwaukeePanthers Full Access
USCTrojans Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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SeattleRedhawks Full Access
Hawai'iRainbow Warriors Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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WoffordTerriers Full Access
TennesseeVolunteers Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Fort WayneMastodons Full Access
DuquesneDukes Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Georgia TechYellow Jackets Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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ManhattanJaspers Full Access
KentuckyWildcats Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Sam Houston StBearkats Full Access
AlabamaCrimson Tide Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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DrexelDragons Full Access
VirginiaCavaliers Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Cleveland StVikings Full Access
MissouriTigers Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Kansas StWildcats Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
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UNLVRebels Full Access
Spread Full Access ★★★★★
Total Full Access ★★★★★

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Recent Results

  • Blue Devils 56, Owls 68 Projected 71.2–76.6
    WBlue Devils +14.5 ★★★★★LOver 144.5 ★★★★★
  • Hawks 63, Red Storm 78 Projected 70.8–77.2
    WHawks +28.5 ★★★★★WUnder 155.5 ★★★★★
  • Falcons 76, Panthers 73 Projected 72.1–76.6
    LPanthers -3.5 ★★★★★WUnder 161.5 ★★★★★
  • Waves 85, Big Red 86 Projected 72.8–79.4
    WBig Red +3.5 ★★★★★LUnder 164.5 ★★★★★
  • Gators 77, Hurricanes 67 Projected 76.8–74.5
    LHurricanes +6.5 ★★★★★WUnder 158.5 ★★★★★
  • Golden Grizzlies 68, Wolverines 84 Projected 71.8–80.0
    WGolden Grizzlies +26.5 ★★★★★WUnder 157.5 ★★★★★
  • Blazers 78, Cowboys 99 Projected 74.9–73.4
    LBlazers +2.5 ★★★★★LUnder 153.5 ★★★★★
  • Retrievers 54, Patriots 82 Projected 72.6–74.5
    LRetrievers +19.5 ★★★★★LOver 146.5 ★★★★★
  • Roadrunners 74, Spartans 95 Projected 73.1–77.5
    LRoadrunners +7.5 ★★★★★LUnder 155.5 ★★★★★
  • Norse 84, Miners 76 Projected 75.4–74.5
    WNorse +4.5 ★★★★★LUnder 150.5 ★★★★★
  • Tigers 64, Racers 94 Projected 76.2–74.5
    LTigers +9.5 ★★★★★WUnder 165.5 ★★★★★
  • Eagles 98, Royals 103 Projected 76.2–76.1
    LEagles +3.5 ★★★★★LUnder 168.5 ★★★★★
  • Tigers 89, Huskies 87 Projected 73.9–72.1
    WTigers +8.5 ★★★★★WOver 138.5 ★★★★★
  • Panthers 72, Flames 57 Projected 75.7–74.3
    LFlames +9.5 ★★★★★WUnder 155.5 ★★★★★
  • Wildcats 70, Fighting Irish 74 Projected 75.6–74.5
    WFighting Irish +7.5 ★★★★★LOver 145.5 ★★★★★

How our computer picks work

Our computer picks come from a model that rates every team on offense and defense, then projects the final score of every game.

  • Every score counts. Results from this season and last go into each team's ratings. Recent games count more, and ratings update after every final.
  • Opponents matter. Scoring 30 against a top defense counts for more than 30 against a weak one.
  • Home court. The model adds the home team's edge, worked out separately for each league.
  • Projection vs. the line. The projected score is compared with the current spread and total. The side the projection favors is the pick.
  • It keeps learning. Every week the model checks its own projections against the results and fine-tunes itself.

Picks lock at tip-off and are never changed afterwards. Every pick, win or lose, goes into the public record below. Computer picks are projections, not guarantees. Bet responsibly. 21+.

Star ratings. The bigger the gap between our projection and the line, the more stars:

  • ★★★★★ Top pick (about the top 10% of our picks)
  • ★★★★★ Strong
  • ★★★★★ Solid
  • ★★★★★ Lean
  • ★★★★★ Slight lean

On a busy college basketball night there are more games than any person can follow, and the books still hang a number on every one. College basketball computer picks today are built for that. The model posts a spread pick and a total pick for every game with lines, rated 1 to 5 stars, whether it's a top-five showdown or two mid-majors you've never watched.

Members with Full Access to the college picks see them before tip-off. Everyone else sees the stars now and the picks a few minutes after the game starts. The record is free for all.

Rating every Division I team

The same model behind our football and NBA computer picks rates all Division I teams on offense and defense from final scores, this season and last, giving recent games more weight. Every result is adjusted for the opponent. That matters more in this sport than most: a team running up big wins against weak non-conference opponents in November can look great on paper, and schedule strength is how you tell.

Home court is measured from results. A team needs enough games to be rated, and early in the season last season's results help fill the gap. A new roster can make those older numbers less useful, so go easy on November picks.

How college basketball computer picks today get their stars

Projected score versus the line: that gap decides the stars. 5 stars is a Top pick, about the top 10% of edges, followed by Strong, Solid, Lean and Slight lean. Picks show up once a game has lines on our board, usually the day before, and follow the line until tip-off. Then they lock and get graded on the tip-off line. Postponed games don't count.

March is different

NCAA Tournament games are played on neutral courts, so the model gives nobody a home edge. Every tournament game with lines gets a spread and a total pick. Upsets will still happen, which is half the fun of March and the reason the record shows every result. A 12 seed doesn't care what the projection said.

Checking the work

The record covers everything: overall, 4 stars and up, each star level, spreads and totals, the last 7 days, last 30 days, this season and all time. With this many games it fills up fast. Each week the model replays the last six weeks with other settings and keeps whichever projected best, and past picks stay as they were.

We like it best as a filter. On a night with more games than you could ever watch, let the stars cut the slate down to a handful, then do your own homework on those.

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College Basketball Computer Picks FAQ

What are college basketball computer picks?

Picks from a model that rates all Division I teams on offense and defense from their scores, adjusted for strength of schedule and home court, then projects each game against the spread and total.

How accurate are college basketball computer picks?

The record on this page shows every college basketball pick, graded on the line at tip-off, by star rating and time period, wins and losses alike.

What are the March Madness computer picks today?

During the NCAA Tournament every game with lines is listed above with its star rating. Tournament games are played on neutral courts, so the model gives no home-court edge.

Can computer picks help in the NCAA Tournament?

They give a number-based view of every matchup and a spread and total pick for each game. Upsets still happen, which is why we show the full record.

When are college basketball picks released?

As soon as a game has lines on our Bet page, usually the day before. Picks follow the line until tip-off, then lock.

Do you have picks for every college basketball game?

Every game with a spread and total on our Bet page, once both teams have played enough games to be rated (early in the season, last season's results help).