Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, February 28

Published 6:22 pm Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Iona Gaels and Niagara Purple Eagles take the court for one of many compelling matchups on the college basketball slate on Friday, and that’s one of our 10 featured games, in terms of picks against the spread.

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Today’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks ATS

ATS Pick: Niagara +1.5 vs. Iona

  • Matchup: Iona Gaels at Niagara Purple Eagles
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Niagara by 1.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Iona (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Brown +1.5 vs. Harvard

  • Matchup: Brown Bears at Harvard Crimson
  • Time: 5 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Brown by 1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Harvard (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Merrimack -9.5 vs. Rider

  • Matchup: Rider Broncs at Merrimack Warriors
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Merrimack by 12 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Merrimack (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Kent State +3.5 vs. Akron

  • Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes at Akron Zips
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Akron by 1.7 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Akron (-3.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: Dartmouth +9.5 vs. Yale

  • Matchup: Yale Bulldogs at Dartmouth Big Green
  • Time: 5 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Yale by 7.9 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Yale (-9.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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ATS Pick: Marist +1.5 vs. Sacred Heart

  • Matchup: Marist Red Foxes at Sacred Heart Pioneers
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Marist by 0.1 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Sacred Heart (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Columbia +5.5 vs. Princeton

  • Matchup: Princeton Tigers at Columbia Lions
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Princeton by 4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Princeton (-5.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: UL Monroe +16.5 vs. Arkansas State

  • Matchup: Arkansas State Red Wolves at UL Monroe Warhawks
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Arkansas State by 15.2 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Arkansas State (-16.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

ATS Pick: Saint Peter’s +8.5 vs. Quinnipiac

  • Matchup: Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Quinnipiac Bobcats
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Quinnipiac by 7.3 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Quinnipiac (-8.5)
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

ATS Pick: UNLV +1.5 vs. Nevada

  • Matchup: Nevada Wolf Pack at UNLV Rebels
  • Time: 11 p.m. ET
  • Date: February 28
  • Computer Projection: Nevada by 0.4 points (Bet now on BetMGM)
  • Spread: Nevada (-1.5)
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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