As the regular season nears its climax and March Madness approaches, it is time to assess which teams are on the bubble, rising, and falling. Specifically in the Big Ten, there is an expectation of 10-11 bids. Wisconsin solidified its college basketball betting resume with a massive road win at Illinois and a dominant home victory over Michigan State. Conversely, Ohio State (1-8 vs. Quad 1) and Indiana remain precarious, with the Buckeyes sliding to the “First Four Out” after a loss to Virginia.
Meanwhile, the SEC expects 11 bids. The conference leads in depth, with Texas A&M, Georgia, Texas, and Missouri all in the mix for a spot. Missouri recently bolstered its chances with a road win at Texas A&M. In the ACC, Miami (FL) jumped into the field after a “court-storming” victory over North Carolina. Virginia Tech joined them after winning a crucial road game at Clemson. While in the Big 12, TCU saved its season with an important win over Oklahoma State, while Baylor has dropped to the “Next Four Out.”
Wisconsin Badgers
The Badgers are making offshore betting gamblers happy with four consecutive payouts. The Badgers have redefined their identity around a high-powered perimeter offense. While their scoring has reached historic levels for the program, defensive consistency and interior depth remain their primary vulnerabilities. Correlate that the Badgers lead the Big Ten in 3-pointers made per game (8.8), a significant jump from 6.0 the previous season. They are 12–1 when making at least nine triples in a game.
Transfers Nick Boyd (20.6 PPG) and John Blackwell (19.0 PPG) are the highest-scoring duo in school history. Boyd has scored 20+ points in six consecutive games, the longest such streak for a Badger since 2007. Consider that Wisconsin leads the nation with three top-10 wins this season, including recent dominant victories over No. 8 Illinois and No. 10 Michigan State.
With multiple lead guards like Boyd and Andrew Rohde (2.8 APG), the team ranks 2nd in the conference in assists per game. Hence, they effectively cured the “scoring droughts” that plagued past seasons.
While showing recent college basketball odds improvement, the team’s defensive ranking is lower than in past years under Greg Gard. They have struggled particularly with guard and on-ball defense, often leaving the middle of the floor vulnerable.
Texas A&M Aggies
The Aggies are currently enduring a four-game losing streak that has dropped them squarely onto the NCAA Tournament bubble. Under first-year head coach Bucky McMillan, the team employs a “Bucky Ball” system—a high-tempo, high-pressure style characterized by aggressive trapping and high-volume 3-point shooting. Although Texas A&M has strong metrics, its resume is hindered by a zero Q1A record, which limits its potential seed ceiling. When their high-volume 3-point shooting goes cold, the offense tends to stagnate, as seen in recent losses to Florida and Vanderbilt.
The Aggies rank 3rd in the NCAA in scoring, averaging 91.8 points per game. Their “Bucky Ball” system emphasizes a fast pace, high shot volume, and hunting quality transition 3-pointers. Overall, Texas A&M ranks 2nd nationally in bench scoring, averaging 38.0 points per game. This depth allows them to maintain a relentless full-court press without significant energy drop-offs.
The Aggies are highly effective at creating chaos, ranking 4th among Power 4 teams in forced turnovers (14.8 per game) and 8th in steals (9 per game). Specifically, disciplined teams that can break the press and force the Aggies into half-court sets have successfully neutralized their offense. Recent opponents, including Vanderbilt, held them to just 38.9% shooting by controlling the pace of play.
Missouri Tigers
Mizzou is a “Last Four In” team according to ESPN’s Bracketology. Following a 2025 season in which they went winless in the SEC, they have completed a significant turnaround, ranking in the top 15 nationally in scoring offense. Missouri ranks 4th nationally in 2-point field goal percentage (63.8%). Senior forward Mark Mitchell (17.2 PPG) is a primary mismatch threat, using his frame to dominate the paint and draw fouls.