This article is part of our DFS College Basketball series.
As we move to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this Saturday, the opening matchups brought several unexpected individual performances, although most teams performed as anticipated. After a mixed bag of results on Thursday, it’s time to reset and focus.
If you’re new to the game, the objective is simple: choose at least two players from any sport and predict if they will exceed or fall short of their projected stats to win. While we will be selecting exclusively from college basketball, you can blend players from different sports. A flex play allows for a winning outcome even with one wrong choice. Alternatively, a power play offers larger payouts, but every selection must be correct to win. Let’s dive in.
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Johnell Davis, G, Arkansas
In 2023, Davis was a key player for FAU as they made a Final Four run under coach Dusty May. During Arkansas’s opener against Kansas, he contributed significantly with 18 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field, including 4-for-9 from three-point range, along with three rebounds, two steals, an assist, and a block.
Facing No. 2 seed St. John’s next, Davis will face stiffer defensive challenges, as they have held opponents to just 65.9 points per game this season, ranking 31st nationally, with opponents shooting 40.1% from the field (18th) and 31.8% from three (78th). This will limit Davis’s ability to perform as freely as he did in the first round.
CBB PrizePicks Selection: Johnell Davis, Under 13.5 Points
Kerwin Walton, G, Texas Tech 
Walton has recently found his form after a regular season average of 6.4 PPG, notching 11 or more points in his last four games, including the Big 12 Tournament. His performance against UNC Wilmington was outstanding, scoring a career-best 27 points with 8-of-19 shooting, including perfect accuracy from beyond the arc and an impressive 3-of-4 from the free throw line, alongside three rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes. He has made at least two three-pointers in his last seven games.
Texas Tech will face tough defensive pressure against Drake, known for allowing only 59.2 PPG (2nd) despite a higher shooting percentage allowed at 44.5% (225th). The Red Raiders will need Walton to maintain his scoring streak to succeed, having scored in double-digits for five consecutive games and six of the past seven. Now is the time to capitalize on Walton’s momentum.
CBB PrizePicks Selection: Kerwin Walton, Over 9.5 Points
Graham Ike, F, Gonzaga
Ike didn’t have a strong showing in Gonzaga’s NCAA Tournament opener against Georgia, scoring only 13 points with three rebounds in 20 minutes due to foul trouble. However, when on the court, he was efficient, hitting 6-of-9 shots without committing any turnovers.
Gonzaga will face a challenging game against Houston, who leads the nation in defense allowing just 58.5 PPG and limiting opponents to shooting percentages of 38.3% (4th) and 30.9% from three (40th). For Gonzaga to succeed, establishing an inside game will be crucial. Ike’s ability to stay out of foul trouble could make him a pivotal offensive weapon as they seek to pull off an upset against the top seed in the Midwest.
CBB PrizePicks Selection: Graham Ike, Over 22.5 Pts+Rebs
Saturday’s College Basketball PrizePicks Picks
Here’s a summary of my top college basketball picks for Saturday:
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