College Basketball Predictions, Picks and Odds Today: Take Villanova vs Georgetown to Land Under 143 on March 04

Check out the BetUS previews for the Arizona State vs Arizona, Auburn vs Texas A&M and LSU vs Kentucky matchups. We’ll take a look at some other college basketball best bets to consider.

A quick look at the odds of winning March Madness shows that top-ranked Auburn (+325), Iowa State (+2000) and Arizona (+3500) have the shortest championship odds among the teams playing on Tuesday.

Let’s take a look at some options from Tuesday’s college basketball schedule.

Top 3 College Basketball Picks Today

1. Take Villanova vs Georgetown to Land Under 143

It was 40 years ago when Villanova stunned Georgetown in one of the most memorable March Madness games in college basketball history. The stakes aren’t quite as high this time around with the BetUS sportsbook listing Villanova as a 3.5-point favorite at Georgetown.

Villanova is sitting in sixth place in the Big East standings heading into its final game of the regular season while Georgetown is in seventh place and guaranteed to finish under .500 in conference play after losing its last three games.

The last four games between the Hoyas and the Wildcats finished under the total, per Villanova vs Georgetown stats, with the teams combining to average 125 points in those matchups.

On Saturday we honored Micah Peavy on Senior Night – but you still have one more chance to see him on our home court as the Hoyas take on Villanova on Tuesday!

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— Georgetown Hoops (@GeorgetownHoops) March 3, 2025

When making online bets, take the Villanova vs Georgetown game to land under 143.

Bet Villanova vs Georgetown to Land Under 143 (-110)

2. Rutgers vs Purdue Over 152.5

Purdue has seen just two of its 14 home games this season land under the sports betting odds total.

There will be some work to do with the 152.5-point total being the highest for a Purdue home game since a Dec. 29 win over Toledo. That is also the last time that the Boilermakers saw a game at home land under.

Rutgers has allowed at least 80 points in five of its last six games and that is what happens when your top three scorers are freshmen.

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— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 23, 2025

There are plenty of college basketball player props worth considering in this matchup. Rutgers is led by likely NBA Draft lottery picks Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey while Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last eight games.

When looking at the Rutgers vs Purdue best bets, go with the game to land over 152.5.

Bet Rutgers vs Purdue to go Over 152.5 (-110)

3. Bet Creighton (-10) To Score As The Road Favorite

Creighton has covered in three of its four games this season as the road favorite, per NCAAB betting trends. The Bluejays are coming off a humbling loss to Xavier to fall into a tie for second place in the Big East standings with two games left to play.

Five of Seton Hall’s seven wins have come at home this season, including one against reigning national champion UConn. If not for a late basket against the Huskies, Seton Hall would be taking a 14-game losing streak into this matchup.

Now the Pirates have to deal with a hungry Creighton team that is 4-1 outright and against the college basketball spread in its last five road matchups with the Pirates.

Go with Creighton at -10 when looking at the Mar. 4 college basketball best bets.

Bet Creighton (-10) to Cover at Seton Hall

More College Basketball Picks and Best Bets For March 4

• Auburn vs Texas A&M Prediction, Odds And Best Bet Today: Back No. 1 Tigers (-4.5)
• LSU vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds and Best Bet Today

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