The Friday college basketball schedule features a national championship rematch between Michigan and UConn at TD Garden in Boston, with the SportsLine Projection Model favoring Michigan to cover as a 7.5-point underdog.
Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in last year's title game. Despite losing its top three scorers, the Wolverines retained key players and added a top-ranked recruiting class. The model projects Michigan to cover in 52% of simulations.
Other top picks include Saint Louis (+2.5) vs. Missouri, with expert Bob Konarski noting the Billikens' continuity and guard play, and Oklahoma State (-18.5) vs. Queens, with expert Thomas Casale citing Queens' tough schedule and defensive struggles.
A three-leg parlay combining these picks would pay +601. The SportsLine model enters the 2026-27 season on an 11-1 run on top-rated over/under picks and 28-22 on side picks.
