Picks for 2/22/25
College Basketball
2:00 PM EST
Rotation # 640
Minnesota -2.5 over Penn State (loss)
Penn State is in the basement of the BIG 10, mainly due to their road woes, where they are 1-7 this year. The Gophers are playing well and have the advantage of being at home. Dawson Garcia is a senior veteran guard who uses his size to get to the bucket and leads the team in rebounding. Penn State will have a tough time trying to stop him. Look for the Gophers to take the air out of the ball, value each possession, and play solid defensive basketball. Take Minnesota.
College Basketball
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 669
Ole Miss +1.5 over Vanderbilt (loss)
Ole Miss is a more talented program looking to take advantage of a Vanderbilt team that has lost three straight. The Commodores are a good home team and have beaten a few big-name programs, but the Rebels match up well against them as they are a veteran team that plays a more challenging schedule and plays good defense. Sean Pedulla and Jaylen Murray are two shifty senior guards who will test the Vanderbilt defense. The Rebels will look to speed up their pace to match Vanderbilt’s. Today’s game should be an exciting offensive display that comes down to the wire. Take Ole Miss.
College Basketball
6:00 PM EST
Rotation # 740
Miami -2.5 over Virginia Tech (loss)
Miami has been battle-tested this year as their long-term coach stepped down, and the defense has struggled. The Canes have played better on their home floor the last few games and have the luxury of playing a Virginia Tech team that is on their level. The Hokies are a young program that lacks the defensive intensity we have seen from them in the past. Miami will look to feed the ball to Lynn Kidd to take advantage of a small Virginia Tech lineup. The Hurricanes are seeking revenge for their one-point loss in Blacksburg last month. Home court means a lot when teams have similar talent. Take Miami.