We have a solid slate of college hoops action before the NFL kicks off its biggest game of the year. The Super Bowl kickoff takes forever to get here, so you might as well take a little action on the hardwood. We’ve gone through the slate, crunched the numbers, and found three college basketball picks that you’ll want to take. Let’s get into it.
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College Basketball Preview, Picks, and Best Bets for February 8
Matt Dewoskin ATS College Basketball Picks Record (Est 11/3/2025)
All Selections: 142-129-5
Perfect 3-0 Cards: 13-79
Michigan at Ohio State
Start Time: 1:00 PM EST
Michigan enters this game with a 20-1 overall record and a 6-0 mark on the road. The Wolverines are 11-11 against the spread overall and 1-5 ATS on the road.
Ohio State comes into this matchup with a 15-7 overall mark and a 10-2 home record. The Buckeyes are 10-12 ATS overall and 5-7 ATS on the road.
Michigan has won six of the last 10 matchups in this series, including each of the last two. These teams are 5-5 ATS in the last 10 games played against each other.
Michigan is 9-1 in its last 10 games, but it’s only covered three times over that stretch. However, they have won and covered in two straight games. Ohio State has been inconsistent in its last 10 games, appearing to win one and then lose one almost like clockwork.
Michigan gets to renew the Big Game rivalry on the hardwood. The Wolverines have been sleepwalking through some of their schedule this year, but this is one that Michigan will always circle. The Wolverines are among the top three teams in the nation. They’re the best team in the country in terms of shooting percentage on two-point shots. Ohio State 210th in shooting percentage on two-point shots against. The Wolverines are also the better rebounding team and shot-blocking team by a wide margin.
Michigan should kill Ohio State on the inside and roll to a win. Lock up the Wolverines to win and cover in Columbus.
Best Bet: Michigan -9.5
Charlotte at Memphis
Start Time: 2:00 PM EST
Charlotte enters this matchup with a 13-10 overall record and a 4-4 mark on the road. The 49ers are 12-10 ATS overall and 4-4 ATS on the road.
Memphis comes into this game with an 11-11 overall record and a 9-3 mark at home. The Tigers are 12-10 ATS overall and 8-4 ATS at home.
Memphis has won all three matchups in this series. However, the 49ers have covered in two out of three games played.
Charlotte has won seven of their last 10, and is 6-4 ATS over that stretch. Memphis has lost three out of its last five games played and failed to cover in all three losses.
Charlotte has the more efficient offense and the better shooting team. The 49ers are also much better at holding onto the ball and keeping the opponent off the glass. Memphis is more athletic, but they tend to play a bit sloppily with the ball.
Memphis has the better roster, but Charlotte plays better as a team. The 49ers have been really good at keeping games close and dragging more athletic teams into the mud. Memphis has also been really rough as a large favorite recently. Lock up the 49ers to keep the game within the 9.5-point spread.
Best Bet:: Charlotte +9.5
UCF at Cincinnati
Start Time: 2:00 PM EST
UCF enters this game with a 17-5 overall record and a 3-3 mark on the road. The very Golden Knights are 12-10 ATS overall and 3-3 ATS on the road.
Cincinnati comes into this matchup with an 11-12 overall record and an 11-3 mark at home. The Bearcats are 9-14 ATS overall and 7-7 ATS at home.
Cincinnati has won six of the last 10 matchups in this series, but the very shiny Golden Knights have won back-to-back games in this series. UCF is also 6-4 ATS against Cincinnati in their last 10 games played head-to-head.
Cincinnati is a solid defensive team this year, but UCF is a top-50 scoring offense in the country. The Golden Knights are a much better shooting team and are more efficient on the offensive end than the Bearcats are.
The Bearcats have been poor ATS as a home favorite. They’re 6-6 ATS in similar spots. They do defend their home by winning outright, but tend to let opponents hang around. UCF can score, and their offense should keep them in this one. This is a one-possession game, and we’ve got UCF catching two possessions on a short slate. Lock up UCF to keep this within the number.
Best Bet: UCF +4
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