Happy Sunday, basketball fans. We are officially three weeks away from Selection Sunday, and every possession matters a little more. Let’s stack some wins before the madness begins.
Saturday recap: 3-2
Season record: 255-243-1
Be sure to track all our picks at BetStamp. Let’s get to Sunday’s card.
Best bets for Sunday, February 22, 2026
Now for the picks!
UAB Blazers at Memphis Tigers
Memphis is coming off a frustrating loss to South Florida in what has been an up-and-down season for Penny Hardaway’s group. The Tigers return home to face a 17-10 UAB squad that has been competitive all year.
This feels like a response spot for Memphis. At home, with urgency building late in the season, expect a sharper effort. Look for the Tigers to control the tempo and protect home floor as a small favorite.
Betting Pick: Memphis -4.5
Final Score Prediction: Memphis 84, UAB 79
Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans
Ohio State heads to East Lansing squarely on the bubble at 17-9, fresh off a quality home win over Wisconsin. A road win here would dramatically boost its NCAA Tournament resume.
Michigan State is tough at home, but this line feels a bit inflated for a Buckeyes team playing with urgency. Expect Ohio State to compete for 40 minutes in a tight Big Ten battle.
Betting Pick: Ohio State +10.5
Final Score Prediction: Michigan State 81, Ohio State 79
Green Bay Phoenix at Detroit Mercy Titans
Green Bay picked up a win in its last outing without head coach Doug Gottlieb and now gets him back on the sideline. The Phoenix carry momentum into this matchup and seem undervalued as an underdog.
Detroit Mercy has struggled to string together consistent performances. Expect Green Bay to take control and win this one outright.
Betting Pick: Green Bay +1.5
Final Score Prediction: Green Bay 72, Detroit 61
UTSA Roadrunners at Tulsa Golden Hurricane
UTSA has endured a brutal season with just five wins and nine losses in its last 10 games. Tulsa, meanwhile, sits at 21-6 and has won seven of its last 10.
This is a clear mismatch. Tulsa should control both ends of the floor and separate early. Laying the big number is justified here.
Betting Pick: Tulsa -22.5
Final Score Prediction: Tulsa 90, UTSA 65
Iowa Hawkeyes at Wisconsin Badgers
Iowa is chasing its 20th win after beating Nebraska at home, while Wisconsin looks to rebound from a road loss at Ohio State.
This is a critical Big Ten matchup with conference positioning on the line. The home-court edge in Madison is significant, and that should be the deciding factor in a competitive game.
Betting Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -2.5 over Iowa Hawkeyes
Final Score Prediction: Wisconsin 77-74 over Iowa
Enjoy the games and best of luck. Whether you fade or follow, be sure to track every play at BetStamp as we close in on March.