It’s the final Saturday of the college basketball regular season. Using our AI Model, let’s take advantage of it and add some profitable bets to the betting portfolio.
Picks Summary
- Arizona State +11 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
- Houston -4.5 (-110) at Bet365
- BYU -12 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 8:00 PM ET at Desert Financial Arena
The AI Model thinks Arizona State will lose to Texas Tech 81-71 at home. However, Arizona State is +11 against the spread and would still cover in this scenario. Consider the Sun Devils here.
Will Texas Tech Shoot Well On The Road?
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are currently one of the best offenses in the nation. That said, the Red Raiders have struggled to get to the foul line consistently.
That will be an area they’ll likely struggle with tonight against Arizona State.
In addition, Arizona State still holds teams at 32.4% of the downtown area. Texas Tech loves to take threes and hits them at nearly 38%. But that is unlikely to continue in tonight’s tilt.
Arizona State Can Compete In Two Areas!
The Arizona State Sun Devils have still shot a 52.1% effective field goal percentage themselves. In addition, Arizona State has nailed 36.5% from deep and 50% from inside the arc. They’ve also been able to get to the foul line more consistently.
At home, that likely won’t change. I’d also have to imagine they’ll shoot better on their home floor and give Texas Tech a run for their money to close out the regular season.
Let’s take a chance with the Sun Devils at +11. It never hurts to take the home team with double-digit points!
NCAAB Pick: Arizona State +11 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Houston Cougars vs. Baylor Bears
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 10:00 PM ET at Foster Pavilion
The AI Model suggests Houston will win five points over Baylor on the road tonight. According to the model, Houston is only -4.5 via Bet365 and is the play for this game.
Houston Has Lots Of Edges
The Houston Cougars have a super-slow offense. However, they’re also methodical.
The Cougars have turned the ball over just 14.6% of the time and have added a 39.6% three-point rate. In addition, they’ve hauled in nearly 37% of offensive rebounds.
That’ll be useful against a Baylor defense that has allowed 31% of offensive rebounds. Plus, Baylor has watched teams shoot a 51.6% effective field goal percentage, including 35.7% from downtown.
Houston’s slow-paced offense will still result in some good, quality looks.
How Will Baylor Score?
The Baylor Bears have shot an effective field goal percentage of 52%. This is good against most teams. But it probably won’t cut it against Houston.
After all, Houston has held teams to a 45.3% effective field goal percentage and earned 22.1% of turnovers per game.
Houston has only struggled in the foul department. However, Baylor has reached the foul line at a below-average rate and likely won’t take advantage of that. Take a chance with Houston at -4.5.
NCAAB Pick: Houston -4.5 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 10:00 PM ET at Marriott Center
The AI Model believes BYU will add a 14-point win over Utah at home tonight. Ultimately, BYU is only -12 at Caesars and is one of the best plays on the board tonight.
BYU is a Sleeper!
The BYU Cougars have shot an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%, knocking down 37.3% from deep and 59.2% from inside the arc.
BYU takes a lot of three-point shots and makes them at a solid clip. Meanwhile, Utah has allowed teams to hit nearly 34% from downtown.
The Cougars should get some solid looks from three in this game. Plus, don’t expect BYU to turn the ball over much, knowing Utah has added only 15.7% of turnovers per game this season.
Utah Will Make More Mistakes!
The Utah Utes have added 34% of offensive rebounds and a higher free throw rate. The only problem is that the BYU Cougars have limited fouls and offensive rebounds at an above-average rate this season.
Meanwhile, the Utes have turned the ball over 18% of the time and have allowed 13.5% of blocks and 10.5% of steals.
Utah will make more mistakes and shoot way worse, especially on the road. Ride with the AI Model and take BYU at -12.
NCAAB Pick: BYU -12 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
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