Sunday features a moderate college basketball slate with several mid-major teams and a few high-major schools taking the floor on the 8th day of March 2026. Will Northern Kentucky beat Green Bay by 3 points or more at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis? Can #3 Michigan win and cover at home in Ann Arbor to secure a rivalry game victory over #8 Michigan State? Read on for our Sunday CBB Best Bets March 8 article.
CBB Best Bet: Green Bay +2.5 over Northern Kentucky
I like the Phoenix here. Green Bay is in a prime spot to cover the 2.5-point spread as neutral-site underdogs against Northern Kentucky on Sunday. The Phoenix thrive in this role, boasting a strong 14-10 ATS record as underdogs and an unblemished 3-0 ATS mark in neutral-site games this season.
The Phoenix have excelled at sustaining momentum following a victory, as they are 9-7 ATS after a win in 2025-26. Additionally, Green Bay capitalizes when given extra preparation time, sitting at 4-2 ATS with a rest advantage this season. Expect a tight battle where Green Bay’s rested legs and neutral-court comfort prevail.
Final score projection: GREEN BAY PHOENIX 74, NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE 73.
CBB Best Bet: Michigan State +10.5 over Michigan
I’m taking the Spartans in this one. Michigan State offers excellent value to cover the 10.5-point spread as road underdogs at Michigan on Sunday. The Spartans consistently step up in big spots, holding a 4-2-1 ATS record against ranked opponents and a 10-8-1 ATS mark in conference play this season.
They also thrive with standard prep time, going 9-7-2 ATS on 2 or 3 days of rest this year. Crucially, Michigan State has controlled this rivalry recently, going 7-3 straight up and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against the Wolverines. Expect a hard-fought battle that stays well within the number.
Final score projection: MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 76, MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS 72.
Sunday CBB Best Bets March 8
- Green Bay Phoenix +2.5
- Michigan State Spartans +10.5
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