Wednesday CBB Best Bets Feb. 18: Will Clemson avoid a 3rd straight loss?

Wednesday features a full college basketball slate with several mid-major teams and a bounty of high-major schools taking the floor on the 18th day of February 2026. Will Arkansas cover at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa against Alabama in an SEC clash on Wednesday night? Can Clemson cover a tough game against Wake Forest as small road favorites? Read on for our Wednesday CBB Best Bets Feb. 18 article.

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CBB Best Bet: Arkansas +4.5 over Alabama

I like the Razorbacks here. Arkansas is poised to cover the 4.5-point spread as road underdogs against Alabama on Wednesday. The Razorbacks have proven their mettle away from home, maintaining a 4-3 ATS record as the road team this year. The Razorbacks’ discipline shines through in conference play, where they are 8-4 ATS, and when preparation time is even, as they boast a sharp 10-4 ATS mark when playing an opponent on equal rest this season. Riding a hot 4-1 ATS streak in their last five games, Arkansas has the momentum to keep this high-octane SEC clash tight and should have a chance to steal a win outright in Tuscaloosa. Final score projection: ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS 86, ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE 84.

CBB Best Bet: Clemson -3.5 over Wake Forest

I’m backing Clemson in this one. The Tigers are primed to cover the 3.5-point spread as road favorites against Wake Forest on Wednesday night. Clemson has been terrific away from home this season, boasting an elite 7-1 ATS record as the road team. Their consistency in conference play (8-4-1 ATS) and a strong 7-3 ATS run in their last ten games show they might be peaking at the right time. Furthermore, Clemson remains reliable on a standard preparation timeline, holding an 8-7-1 ATS mark on 2 or 3 days of rest this season. Expect the Tigers’ veteran composure to handle the Winston-Salem crowd and secure the win and the cover. Final score projection: CLEMSON TIGERS 78, WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS 72.