One week until Selection Sunday.
How was your Saturday? It was an interesting day on the betting front. We finished 1-4, which is never ideal, but the season record still sits at 291-277-1. With conference tournaments heating up across the country, Sunday gives us another opportunity to get back on track.
Best Bets for Sunday, March 8, 2026
Let’s find some winners. Be sure to follow all of our picks at BetStamp.
Colgate Raiders vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Colgate enters this matchup at 18-14, while Lehigh sits at 16-16. The Mountain Hawks pulled off a miracle in their last game and now come into this one with plenty of momentum.
The last time these teams met, Lehigh won by just one point. Expect another tight battle between two familiar Patriot League rivals. With confidence riding high after their latest win, the Mountain Hawks find a way to get it done again.
Betting Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +2.5 over Colgate Raiders
Final Score Prediction: Lehigh 78, Colgate 75
Boston Terriers vs. Navy Midshipmen
Navy has been one of the most impressive mid-major teams this season with 26 wins in 32 games. The Midshipmen have played consistently strong basketball and should feel confident entering the Patriot League tournament.
The last meeting between these teams came at the end of January, when Navy won by eight points. Expect a focused effort from the Midshipmen as they look to avoid any upset scares.
Betting Pick: Navy Midshipmen -6.5 over Boston Terriers
Final Score Prediction: Navy 77, Boston 69
Illinois Fighting Illini at Maryland Terrapins
This might not be the home finale Maryland fans are hoping for. Illinois comes into College Park determined to finish the regular season strong before the Big Ten tournament begins.
With Michigan sitting at the top of the conference standings, seeding across the league remains fluid. Brad Underwood’s group should come out ready to play and look to control the game from the start.
Betting Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini +14.5 over Maryland Terrapins
Final Score Prediction: Illinois 90, Maryland 60
Northern Kentucky Norse at Green Bay Phoenix
This Horizon League tournament matchup features two evenly matched teams. Northern Kentucky enters the game at 19-13, while Green Bay is 18-14.
Green Bay impressed in its first conference tournament game and has exceeded expectations throughout the season. Coach Gottlieb’s squad plays with athleticism, defends well, and can knock down perimeter shots.
Expect another strong effort from the Phoenix as they not only cover the spread but pull off the outright win.
Betting Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +2.5 over Northern Kentucky Norse
Final Score Prediction: Green Bay 72, Northern Kentucky 70
Iowa Hawkeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers
This marks the Big Ten regular season finale for both teams. Nebraska has put together an impressive season at 25-5, though the Cornhuskers are coming off a tough loss.
Iowa, sitting at 20-10, would love to grab another quality win before the conference tournament begins. If the Hawkeyes can generate enough defensive stops, they should be able to stay within striking distance.
Nebraska likely gets the win at home, but Iowa keeps things close enough to cover.
Betting Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +7 over Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final Score Prediction: Nebraska 73, Iowa 70
Good luck today. And make sure to follow all of our picks at BetStamp.