College Basketball Picks Tonight: 2 Biggest Betting Model Edges (March 5)

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College basketball conference basketball tournaments have arrived, though the major conferences won't get underway until next week.

Still, Tuesday's slate is a fun one for bettors looking to make college basketball picks tonight, including a mix of smaller conference games and high-profile matchups, like No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 12 Illinois.

And when it comes specifically to value, it's two under-the-radar matchups that are offering the most upside for college basketball bettors on Tuesday night.

Continue reading to learn about juicy spread edges for Loyola Maryland vs. Navy and Bowling Green vs. Western Michigan, which are the biggest edges on Tuesday's college hoops slate.

College Basketball Picks Tonight

*College basketball odds as of Monday evening

Loyola Maryland vs. Navy Pick

7 p.m. ET | ESPN+

Massive edges can come from anywhere, including matchups between teams with only 19 combined wins at the beginning of March.

Navy is a 7.5-point favorite against Loyola Maryland on Tuesday night and the Action Network's College Basketball PRO Projections indicate that is considerably off the true line.