Best Bets: Back from All-Star Break!

Hunter McCann has picks for college basketball and the NBA this weekend.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Sports betting expert Hunter McCann is back with his Best Bet$ picks for college basketball and the NBA following the All-Star break. McCann has selected several games across Friday and Saturday, including Jazz vs. Grizzlies, Cavaliers vs. Hornets, Heat vs. Hawks, Bucks vs. Pelicans, Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers, Clippers vs. Lakers, UNC vs. Syracuse, Arizona vs. Houston, Texas vs. Georgia, Michigan vs. Duke, Kentucky vs. Auburn, and Iowa State vs. BYU.

Why it matters

With the All-Star break now behind us, the NBA and college basketball seasons are entering the home stretch. McCann's expert betting picks can help fans and bettors make informed decisions as they look to capitalize on the action.

The details

McCann has selected a variety of point spread and total points bets across Friday and Saturday's slate of games. His NBA picks include the Jazz vs. Grizzlies under 237.5 total points, the Cavaliers -4.5 over the Hornets, the Heat -3.5 over the Hawks, the Bucks vs. Pelicans over 223.5 total points, the Nuggets -1.5 over the Trail Blazers, and the Clippers +8.5 against the Lakers. On the college basketball side, McCann likes UNC -2.5 over Syracuse, Houston -4.5 over Arizona, Georgia -1.5 over Texas, Michigan -2.5 over Duke, Kentucky +3.5 over Auburn, and the over 155.5 total points in Iowa State vs. BYU.

  • The games take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 and Saturday, February 21, 2026.

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Hunter McCann

A sports betting expert who provides picks and analysis for college basketball and the NBA.

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The takeaway

With the NBA and college basketball seasons heating up, McCann's expert betting picks can provide valuable insight for fans and bettors looking to make informed decisions on the upcoming slate of games.