Conference tournament season is well underway, but we still have power conferences looking to wrap up their regular season. Today’s slate is one of the best of the season, with most teams either fighting for the postseason in a tournament or playing for seeding. We have a ton of plays on the board, but we’ve narrowed it down to three that you’ll want to lock up in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry for March 8th.
Keep in mind that playing all three legs of our plays in Underdog Fantasy could win you 6X your money on a single entry. Let’s dig into tonight’s plays and remember to let it ride!
Underdog Fantasy College Basketball Picks March 8
Matt Dewoskin Underdog Fantasy College Basketball Pick Em Record (Est 11/4/2024)
All Pick Em Selections: 173-150-4
Perfect 3-0 Pick Em Entries: 19-90
Sebastian Thomas Higher Than 0.5 Made 3-Pointers
We’ve got ourselves a very crooked number on Saturday. Fordham visits Rhode Island on Senior Day in Kingston, RI. Rhode Island Rams guard Sebastian Thomas will sink at least one three-pointer in this match up.
Thomas enters this game averaging 1.7 made three-pointers at home this season. He’s gone higher than one made three-pointer in five of his last six games overall and five of his last six conference home games.
Fordham allows opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc this year. That’s 276th in the nation. Thomas is a good shooter, playing what could be his final game in front of his home crowd. He’s making at least one three-pointer against a team that struggles to defend the perimeter. Lock this play up in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry for March 8th.
Jordan Marsh Higher Than 3.5 Assists
Winthrop and UNC-Asheville face off in a Big South tournament semifinal. Winthrop isn’t a terrible match up for UNCA point guard Jordan Marsh, but this is a great number to get here.
The Winthrop Eagles allow opponents to dish out 12.9 assists per game. That’s 154th in the nation. Winthrop just held Longwood to only 10 assists, but seven of them went to Lancers point guard Colby Garland. The Eagles have struggled against opposing point guards who look to distribute.
Marsh has played Winthrop twice and racked up seven and eight assists in the two games against the Eagles. Marsh averages 3.6 assists per game this season. He’s gone higher than 3.5 assists in two straight games, and could play the entire game here as long as he stays out of foul trouble.
Given the spot and the track record, this is a great number to catch on Marsh. Let’s ride with Marsh to go higher on his assists total against Winthrop in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry.
Abdul Momoh Higher Than 16.5 Points & Rebounds
Fairleigh Dickinson meets Central Connecticut State in the NEC conference tournament semifinal today. CCSU big man Abdul Momoh should fill up the box score in this match up.
FDU allows opponents to shoot 53.3% on two-point shots. That’s 271st in the nation. The Knights also allow opponents to grab 37.8 rebounds per game. That’s 327th in the nation.
Abdul Momoh scored 22 points and rebounds in each of his two games against FDU. He comes into this game averaging 9.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. He’s gone higher than 16.5 PR in seven of his last 12, including both games against Fairleigh Dickinson.
FDU is remarkably soft on the inside, and Momoh brings size and scoring in the post. He also doesn’t typically get into foul trouble. Momoh should see an increased workload in this match up, and he has a track record of success against his opponent. Lock up Momoh to go higher than 16.5 points and rebounds in your Underdog Fantasy college basketball entry.
The College Basketball Experience
For more analysis on every college basketball game for the 2024-25 season, make sure you tune into The College Basketball Experience. Colby Dant, Moneyline Mac, and Noah Bieniek talk about each game on the entire slate. Listen for input on ATS and moneyline college basketball picks every night!
