Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread - Saturday, March 2

A total of 16 games on the Saturday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Creighton Bluejays. Below, we provide against-the-spread picks for each contest.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 24 Florida Gators

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Florida 75, South Carolina 74
• Projected Favorite: Florida by 0.4 points
• Pick ATS: Florida (+1.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Venue: Colonial Life Arena
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Illinois 76, Wisconsin 75
• Projected Favorite: Illinois by 0.2 points
• Pick ATS: Illinois (+2.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Venue: Kohl Center
• TV Channel: BTN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

No. 15 Baylor Bears vs. No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Baylor 75, Kansas 73
• Projected Favorite: Baylor by 2.1 points
• Pick ATS: Kansas (+5.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Location: Waco, Texas
• Venue: Foster Pavilion
• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Kentucky 87, Arkansas 74
• Projected Favorite: Kentucky by 13.4 points
• Pick ATS: Arkansas (+13.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 1:30 PM ET
• Location: Lexington, Kentucky
• Venue: Rupp Arena
• TV Channel: CBS
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

No. 6 Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Arizona 85, Oregon 70
• Projected Favorite: Arizona by 15.5 points
• Pick ATS: Arizona (-13.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Venue: McKale Center
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

No. 12 Creighton Bluejays vs. No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Creighton 76, Marquette 73
• Projected Favorite: Creighton by 2.7 points
• Pick ATS: Marquette (+4.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 2:30 PM ET
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

UCF Knights vs. No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Iowa State 72, UCF 67
• Projected Favorite: Iowa State by 4.6 points
• Pick ATS: Iowa State (-3.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Venue: Addition Financial Arena
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Charlotte 49ers vs. No. 25 South Florida Bulls

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Charlotte 71, South Florida 70
• Projected Favorite: Charlotte by 0.0 points
• Pick ATS: South Florida (+3.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Venue: Dale F. Halton Arena
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

No. 11 Auburn Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Auburn 78, Mississippi State 69
• Projected Favorite: Auburn by 8.7 points
• Pick ATS: Auburn (-8.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Location: Auburn, Alabama
• Venue: Neville Arena
• TV Channel: ESPN2
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No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. NC State Wolfpack

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: North Carolina 80, NC State 70
• Projected Favorite: North Carolina by 10.2 points
• Pick ATS: NC State (+10.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Venue: Dean Smith Center
• TV Channel: ESPN
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No. 10 Duke Blue Devils vs. Virginia Cavaliers

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Duke 73, Virginia 62
• Projected Favorite: Duke by 10.8 points
• Pick ATS: Duke (-8.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Location: Durham, North Carolina
• Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN
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No. 19 Washington State Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Washington State 73, UCLA 64
• Projected Favorite: Washington State by 9.7 points
• Pick ATS: Washington State (-6.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Pullman, Washington
• Venue: Beasley Coliseum
• TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
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No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Alabama 81, Tennessee 78
• Projected Favorite: Alabama by 2.3 points
• Pick ATS: Tennessee (+2.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Venue: Coleman Coliseum
• TV Channel: ESPN
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 1 Houston Cougars

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Houston 71, Oklahoma 65
• Projected Favorite: Houston by 5.5 points
• Pick ATS: Houston (-5.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Location: Norman, Oklahoma
• Venue: Lloyd Noble Center
• TV Channel: ESPN2
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No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan State Spartans

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Purdue 78, Michigan State 69
• Projected Favorite: Purdue by 9.3 points
• Pick ATS: Michigan State (+9.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
• Venue: Mackey Arena
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

No. 17 Saint Mary's Gaels vs. No. 23 Gonzaga Bulldogs

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Saint Mary's (CA) 73, Gonzaga 71
• Projected Favorite: Saint Mary's (CA) by 2.5 points
• Pick ATS: Saint Mary's (CA) (-2.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Location: Moraga, California
• Venue: University Credit Union Pavilion
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

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