The action rolls on across a busy college hoops Saturday. Tonight's best picks are strictly for the late-window, using data-driven models.
As the excitement of college basketball unfolds Saturday night, our PRO Projections in particular provide a keen insight into two solid picks against the spread.
Our experts have identified a favorite and an underdog from the evening lineup that stands out, and we’ll delve into both of these strategic plays. The power of our proprietary data lies in comparing our projections to the betting markets, grading each based on strength – A, B, or C. Tonight, one of these selections even stands as a coveted grade-A pick.
Both of our picks tip off at 8 PM ET, featuring matchups between South Dakota vs. Omaha and Saint Mary’s vs. Gonzaga. Let’s explore the insights that our data offers for these games and where you can find the best odds to maximize your wager.
NCAAB Lines, Picks Tonight for Saint Mary's vs Gonzaga, South Dakota vs Omaha
For those looking to leverage an advantageous edge, the PRO Projections suggest any spread offering a 3.5% edge or B- grade or better is a strategic move. With both games fitting this criterion, they present a compelling opportunity for bettors aiming to capitalize on the insights derived from proprietary projections and current market discrepancies.
Our first pick, carrying a grade-A rating, is the matchup between Omaha and South Dakota. Omaha comes into this game favored at -4.5, yet our PRO Projections suggest a wider disparity, with an adjusted spread of Omaha -7.3. This signals a significant edge, highlighting Omaha as a strong candidate to cover the spread. This past week, we successfully predicted an upset for Omaha against UMKC, and now our data positions them favorably once more.
PRO Projections Prediction: Omaha Against the Spread
The second game focuses on the underdog potential of Saint Mary’s against Gonzaga. The current line places Gonzaga as a -6.5 favorite, but our projections have determined a fairer line would be closer to Gonzaga -4.3. This underlines the value in picking Saint Mary’s to cover, earning a B+ grade from our experts. FanDuel presents the best odds (6.5, -106) on the Gaels.
