College Basketball Best Bets: February 28 Showdowns

Alabama, as a +5.5 to +4.5 point road underdog at Tennessee, looks to avenge their previous loss. The Crimson Tide will have key players Amari Allen and Aden Holloway, who were injured in the first meeting. Alabama has the 7th-rated offense in the country in February, shooting nearly 10% better from 2 and 7% better from 3 than Tennessee.

Gonzaga faces Saint Mary's in a crucial WCC showdown. The winner claims the regular season title, with Gonzaga currently favored at -1.5 despite being the road team. The Bulldogs have shifted from an -8.5 home favorite in their January meeting, indicating improved play this season. Both teams are ranked in the top 20, making this a pivotal game for tournament seeding.