NCAA Basketball Games on Tonight, Including Predictions & Picks for Today, March 5

NCAA Basketball Picks for Tonight

The 2019-20 college basketball season is now well underway, with conference positioning coming down to the wire in as we roll into March. With six top-25 NCAA basketball teams in action today, here's a look at the full TV schedule and expert predictions for each of their four games on national TV on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

NCAA Basketball Predictions for Tonight

All college basketball win probability predictions are according to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI), while expert picks are according to CBS Sports. All betting odds are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

1. Nebraska vs Michigan Picks

Nebraska vs. No. 25 Michigan Odds
Tipoff Time: 6:30 p.m. EST
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Venue: Crisler Center – Ann Arbor, MI
Coverage: FS1
Spread: NEB: +17 (-110) | MICH: -17 (-110)
Over/Under: 151 – Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
ESPN Prediction: Michigan (95.7% Win Probability)
Expert Predictions: Nebraska (+17) | Under 151 Points

2. Illinois vs Ohio State Picks

No. 23 Illinois vs. No. 19 Ohio State Odds
Tipoff Time: 7 p.m. EST
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Venue: Value City Arena – Columbus, OH
Coverage: ESPN
Spread: ILL: +5.5 (-110) | OSU: -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 132 – Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
ESPN Prediction: Ohio State (79.9% Win Probability)
Expert Predictions: Ohio State (-5.5) | Over 132 Points

3. Houston vs UConn Picks

No. 21 Houston vs. UConn Odds
Tipoff Time: 7 p.m. EST
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Venue: Gampel Pavilion – Storrs, CT
Coverage: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Spread: HOU: -2 (-110) | CONN: +2 (-110)
Over/Under: 133.5 – Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
ESPN Prediction: Houston (54.0% Win Probability)
Expert Predictions: Houston (-2) | Over 133.5 Points

4. California vs Oregon Picks

Cal vs. No. 13 Oregon Odds
Tipoff Time: 11 p.m. EST
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Venue: Matthew Knight Arena – Eugene, OR
Coverage: ESPN2
Spread: CAL: +15 (-110) | ORE: -15 (-110)
Over/Under: 131 – Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
ESPN Prediction: Oregon (96.2% Win Probability)
Expert Predictions: Oregon (-15) | Over 131.5 Points

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