5 Potential Upsets for Saturday’s College Basketball Slate

Drake over Indiana State

After a few slip-ups to start the 2023-24 campaign, Drake has found its groove in MVC play. It was kicked off with their win over this Indiana State team a few weeks back, and we're going to call our shot with the Bulldogs who have plenty of players with experience in big-time spots like this one. This is as good of an underdog as you're going to get on the entire slate, so get it in good with Drake in this one.

Washington State over Washington

This is a very short underdog, but it's an underdog nevertheless. Washington State has been red-hot lately and faces a Washington team on a short road trip that has very little to impress in the past few months. The cream will rise here, and we believe the Cougars should be favored based on their recent form. Myles Rice and Isaac Jones should both eat here against a porous defense.

Saint Mary's over Gonzaga

Simply put, the Gaels are playing like one of the best teams in the country lately. Off to an 8-0 start in the WCC and winners of 14 of their past 15, Saint Mary's seems to have figured something out from their 4-5 start to the season. They rank tops in the conference on both sides of the floor per KenPom and will face the worst Gonzaga team we have seen in at least a decade. 

Ole Miss over Auburn

Auburn is one of two teams in the top 40 of the NET without a Quad 1 win with Gonzaga. We are still unsure if they can come up big when it matters most, and Oxford has shown the ability to have a rocking atmosphere this season, something that was on full display in their most recent win over Mississippi State. You're going to get a great price on a Rebels team that is undefeated at home this season, what more could you want?

Drake over Indiana State

After a few slip-ups to start the 2023-24 campaign, Drake has found its groove in MVC play. It was kicked off with their win over this Indiana State team a few weeks back, and we're going to call our shot with the Bulldogs who have plenty of players with experience in big-time spots like this one. This is as good of an underdog as you're going to get on the entire slate, so get it in good with Drake in this one.