Today, we will dial up a three-game long-shot parlay for a loaded Thursday college basketball slate.
We'll begin this parlay in the ACC Tournament, where the North Carolina Tar Heels and Wake Forest Demon Deacons will meet for a crucial matchup this afternoon.
Then, we'll turn our attention to Nashville, Tennessee, for a battle of the Lone Star State between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Finally, the Boise State Broncos and San Diego State Aztecs will compete in a decisive match on Thursday night.
College Basketball Parlay for Thursday, March 13
With the matchups set, let's dive into my college basketball parlay and NCAAB predictions for Thursday, March 13.
College Basketball Picks, Parlay
- Texas +6.5 (-110) vs. Texas A&M
- Boise State ML -130 vs. San Diego State
- North Carolina ML -235 vs. Wake Forest
Parlay Odds: +381 via BetMGM
Remember that some parlays are long shots for a reason, so please bet responsibly.
North Carolina ML -235
2:30 p.m. ET · ESPN
North Carolina earned a blowout win over Notre Dame yesterday. The Tar Heels are playing their best basketball of the season, winning eight of their last 10 games.
UNC finds itself on the bubble and needs another win today to improve its odds of attending the Big Dance.
Senior RJ Davis leads the team with 17.2 points per game.
On the other side, Wake Forest has posted a record of 21-10. The Demon Deacons desperately need a win to keep their slim hope alive of cashing in on a March Madness berth. Wake went 13-7 in ACC play, but the Demon Deacons have lost three of their last five games.
Senior Hunter Sallis leads the team with 18.0 points per game.
As mentioned, North Carolina is playing its best basketball of the season, and this veteran Carolina team will continue playing its best ball today.
UNC has been outstanding on the moneyline as a betting favorite this season with a 20-4 record.
Texas +6.5
3:30 p.m. ET · SEC Network
Texas comes into the contest with a record of 18-14. The Longhorns are coming off a notable win over Vanderbilt in Round 1 of the SEC Tournament, as the victory could have taken Texas off the bubble and into the NCAA Tournament.
With a win today, Texas will likely earn an at-large bid.
The Longhorns and Aggies split the regular-season meetings.
Freshman Tre Johnson leads the Longhorns with 20.2 points per game and 2.8 assists.
Texas A&M, meanwhile, pulls into the contest with a record of 22-9. That strong record has the Aggies ranked 14th in the nation.
A&M will be playing the SEC Tournament for seeding purposes in the Big Dance. The Aggies went 11-7 in SEC play and have won consecutive games.
Senior Wade Taylor IV leads the Aggies with 15.2 points per game.
We'll see a close, back-and-forth contest that favors the underdog. The Longhorns rank 80th in the nation in points per game and have enough offensive firepower to win this contest.
A&M boasts a below-average offense that will struggle to pull away in this game.
Boise State ML -130
5:30 p.m. ET · CBS Sports Network
Tonight is a key game for both teams on the bubble. There's a good chance the loser of this game will be out of the Big Dance.
Boise State's enters this game with a 22-9 record on the season.
The Broncos have played well lately, winning four of their last five games. Their best win came early in the season over the Clemson Tigers of the ACC.
Tyson Degenhart leads the Broncos with 17.8 points per game and 6.1 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Aztecs support a record of 21-8. Brian Dutcher has led the Aztecs to four consecutive March Madness appearances and led San Diego State to a national title game appearance in 2023.
Nick Boyd has averaged 13.2 points per game and 4.0 assists.
However, the Broncos are in better form right now, winning seven of their last 10 games.
Boise State holds a significant advantage on the offensive end of the floor. The Broncos rank 120th nationally in points scored per game, compared to San Diego State's ranking of 250th.
The Aztecs remains solid on the defensive end of the floor, but they're not nearly the defensive team we have seen in years past.
The Broncos have more playmakers on offense, which will be the difference in a close contest tonight.
