Sunday CBB Best Bets Feb. 22: Can the Badgers knock off the Hawkeyes in Madison?

Sunday features a relatively light college basketball slate with several mid-major teams and a handful of high-major schools taking the floor on the 22nd day of February 2026. Will UAB cover at FedEx Forum against Memphis in an AAC clash on Sunday afternoon? Can unranked Iowa cover a tough game against #24 Wisconsin as slight road underdogs? Read on for our Sunday CBB Best Bets Feb. 22 article.

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CBB Best Bet: UAB +4.5 over Memphis

I like the Blazers here. UAB is primed to cover the 4.5-point spread as road underdogs against a struggling Memphis squad on Sunday. The Blazers have been remarkably reliable in this role, boasting a 5-2 ATS record as an underdog and a solid 6-4 ATS mark as the road team this season. Furthermore, UAB’s ability to prepare efficiently is evident in their 4-3 ATS record when playing with the rest advantage this season.

With Memphis currently on a three-game losing streak and UAB’s elite rebounding providing crucial second-chance opportunities, expect a gritty battle that could come down to the final possession. Final score projection: UAB BLAZERS 81, MEMPHIS TIGERS 78.

CBB Best Bet: Wisconsin -2.5 over Iowa

I’m backing the Badgers in this one. Wisconsin is well-positioned to cover the 2.5-point spread as they host Iowa at the Kohl Center on Sunday. The Badgers have been tough to beat in Madison, carrying an 8-7 ATS record as the home team, a 7-6 ATS record as a home favorite, and a 10-8 ATS mark as a favorite this season.

The Badgers’ proficiency in Big Ten play is underscored by a 9-6 ATS conference record, and they have historically dominated this rivalry, going 6-1 straight up and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the Hawkeyes. Expect Wisconsin’s defensive physicality to dictate the pace and secure a multi-possession victory. Final score projection: WISCONSIN BADGERS 76, IOWA HAWKEYES 71.