Friday features a light college basketball slate with several mid-major teams and two high-major schools taking the floor on the 13th day of February 2026. Will George Mason cover at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C., against George Washington in an A-10 clash on Friday night? Can Wisconsin cover a tough game against Michigan State as small home underdogs? Read on for our Friday CBB Best Bets Feb. 13 article.
CBB Best Bet: George Mason +2.5 over George Washington
I like the Patriots here. George Mason is primed to cover as road underdogs by leveraging their recent dominance over George Washington, having gone 6-1 straight up and 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings with the Revolutionaries. The Patriots’ resilience is backed by a 2-1 ATS record following a loss and a matching 2-1 ATS mark as an underdog this year. With a 7-5 ATS conference record and a solid 9-6 ATS clip when playing an opponent on equal rest, the Patriots possess the situational edge in this contest. Their efficiency inside should stifle the Revolutionaries’ defensive rhythm, turning this rivalry into a statement win. Final score projection: GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS 74, GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES 70.
CBB Best Bet: Wisconsin +1.5 over Michigan State
I’m backing Wisconsin in this one. The Badgers are poised to cover the 1.5-point spread as home underdogs because of their recent momentum and situational reliability. The Badgers have been a profitable bet lately, going 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall while maintaining a solid 8-5 ATS record in conference play this year. Their ability to perform on short turnarounds is evidenced by an 8-7 ATS mark on 2 or 3 days of rest this season. Additionally, Wisconsin has historically controlled this matchup, posting a 6-4 straight-up and 6-4 ATS record in their last 10 meetings with Michigan State. Backed by the Kohl Center crowd, the Badgers’ offensive efficiency should be enough to secure the outright upset. Final score projection: WISCONSIN BADGERS 78, MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS 74.
Friday CBB Best Bets Feb. 13
- George Mason Patriots +2.5
- Wisconsin Badgers +1.5
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