Saturday features a full college basketball slate with several mid-major teams and a slew of high-major schools taking the floor on the 7th day of March 2026. Will Duke beat North Carolina by 18 points or more at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC? Can Texas win and cover at home in Austin to secure a rivalry game victory? Read on for our Saturday CBB Best Bets March 7 article.
CBB Best Bet: North Carolina +17.5 over Duke
I like the Tar Heels here. North Carolina is poised to cover the massive 17.5-point spread against Duke by leaning on their proven consistency in high-stakes spots. The Tar Heels have been consistently competitive when the deck is stacked against them, going 5-3 ATS as an underdog and an impressive 4-1 ATS against ranked opponents this season.
They also hold their own in ACC play, sitting at 9-8 ATS in conference games this year. What’s more, UNC has been solid when they face a short turnaround; as they are 5-4 ATS when playing with the rest disadvantage in 2025-26. Expect a gritty rivalry battle where North Carolina does enough late to keep it inside the number.
Final score projection: DUKE BLUE DEVILS 80, NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS 66.
CBB Best Bet: Oklahoma +6.5 over Texas
I’m taking the Sooners in this one. Oklahoma is well-positioned to cover the 6.5-point spread as road underdogs against Texas due to their surging offense. The Sooners have caught fire down the stretch, going an impressive 5-2 straight up and 5-2 ATS over their last seven games.
During this run, they are pouring in 82.4 points per game, giving them the necessary offensive firepower to trade blows with Texas in a hostile environment. Expect this rivalry clash to be a tightly contested shootout where Oklahoma’s late-season momentum keeps it competitive down to the wire.
Final score projection: TEXAS LONGHORNS 84, OKLAHOMA SOONERS 81.
Saturday CBB Best Bets March 7
- North Carolina Tar Heels +17.5
- Oklahoma Sooners +6.5
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