The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror, so now it's time for college basketball to shine through April's National Championship.
We'll start with Monday's slate, and even though it's thin, there's still plenty of betting value and a couple of juicy games on the board.
So, read below for my college basketball best bets and odds, including three top picks and predictions for Monday, February 10.
NCAAB Best Bets
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North Carolina vs Clemson
Clemson is riding high after a massive upset of ACC-leading Duke over the weekend. A huge emotional victory in front of an electric home crowd has the Tigers back in the race to win the regular season title.
Now hosting the Blue Devils’ Tobacco Road rival, UNC, 48 hours later, the Tigers may be a fade spot for many bettors.
But to me, this is a veteran team (ninth nationally in D-I experience) that should be less prone to an emotional letdown.
Plus, the Tigers have immense matchup advantages against the Tar Heels.
Much of what the Tigers did to Duke is sustainable against UNC’s brittle frontcourt. Clemson shot 63.4% inside the arc against the Blue Devils’ elite interior defense, bludgeoning the paint with Ian Schieffelin and Viktor Lakhin.
Lakhin was especially brilliant, going 9-of-12 from the field; no one on UNC can handle him if he remains as locked in.
The Tigers also consistently out-efforted Duke, exhibiting tremendous physicality and hustle for loose balls. UNC has been the exact opposite kind of team this year, frequently struggling to win those subtle areas of the game. Schieffelin, in particular, could have a field day with his non-stop motor.
Trusting UNC has been a fool’s errand this year. The Heels are 7-16-1 against the spread, a bottom-10 mark in the country, and they've failed to cover six games in a row. Even in a strong spot, UNC isn't worth backing.
I expect a second straight big Clemson home win.
Pick: Clemson -5.5 (Play to -6)
SE Louisiana vs Houston Christian
In contrast to how bad UNC has been against the spread, Houston Christian has done exemplary work. The Huskies are 17-5 ATS, tied with UC San Diego for the best mark in the country. One of those losses was last Monday by 0.5 – a loser for this column – but I'm returning to the well.
One of those 17 covers was a road win at SE Louisiana, today’s opponent. Houston Christian benefited from 3-point shooting splits in that game, but back home, it shouldn't see major regression.
The whistle will be a key storyline in this one. Southeastern ranks atop the Southland in free throw rate on offense; defensively, though, the Lions are last in the same category. Translation: They frequently turn games into free throw contests.
That style is tougher to maintain on the road, when the calls typically tilt the other way. Houston Christian is also solid at avoiding fouling; in the first meeting, HCU outshot Southeastern at the charity stripe, 28-19.
The spot is helpful here: Southeastern is playing its second straight road game in 48 hours after a key win at Incarnate Word on Saturday. It's only a three-hour bus ride, but in the dog days of February, staying on the road can have a detrimental effect.
Notably, the Huskies took some steam in the market today, getting bet from -2 to -3.5. Someone with influence agrees on this side, and while I would've liked that initial -3 line, I'll still ride with the Huskies at the new market number.
Pick: Houston Christian -3
North Carolina A&T vs Campbell
This final wager is a tale of two teams in massively different spots in their seasons.
Campbell is on fire. Since the turn of the calendar to 2025, the Camels are a top 100 team in the entire country, per Bart Torvik – a staggering ascent for a team that struggled in the non-conference part of the slate.
Obviously, the new year coincides with the start of league play. In conference games, Campbell is 9-2 against the spread.
It’s not just that the Camels are covering, though – it’s how convincing they have been. Their average cover margin in league play is a ludicrous, nation-leading +14.2 points per game; the second-best mark nationally is +8.8 per game.
This is a freight train barreling down the tracks.
On the other hand, this Aggies team is incredibly short-handed and has yet to win a single league game (0-11). Their top two players have been suspended as part of a pending points shaving investigation; one already entered the transfer portal.
Coach Monte Ross used just six players against Charleston last Thursday, and though NC A&T battled admirably in that loss, the Cougars were also severely limited by injuries.
One slight concern: Campbell guard Jasin Sinani suffered a gruesome broken leg against Elon last Thursday. The Camels freight train still rolled to an 18-point win, and the Camels have strong depth, but Sinani’s presence could be missed.
Contrary to Houston Christian getting steamed, the market has actually bet North Carolina A&T down from 14 to 11.5. Considering Campbell is the clear better team — while also being more well-rested with a deeper rotation — I'm happy to take the better number.
Pick: Campbell -11.5 (Play to -14)
