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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CBB | (767) Michigan at (768) Duke: Spread | 6:30pm EST - Feb 21/2026 |
The PLAY: Michigan -2.5 (-110)
The Wolverines don't have any observable flaws and they overwhelm opponents over 40 minutes. On paper, these teams seem similar statistically, but I think there's a bit of a gap between them -- particularly on the defensive side.
Michigan is the top team in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency. Duke ranks second in that category, but their numbers are inflated against a weaker ACC. Eleven of the 18 ACC teams rank outside the top 70 in adjusted offensive efficiency, with three of them outside the top 100. Additionally, Duke's scoring numbers take a hit away from Cameron Indoor (86.7 points per game compared to just 79.2 in road/neutral games). The Wolverines defense will give the Blue Devils all they can handle.
Michigan may be better away from home this season. They are a perfect 13-0 in games away from Ann Arbor and only three of those games have been decided by fewer than 10 points, with an average margin of victory of 16.3 points. Both of Duke's losses this season have come on the road.
Michigan is the deeper, more experienced team, and is the better free throw shooting team. The Wolverines are also a better 3-point shooting team away from home. If this game were at Duke, I'd have a slightly different feeling on the Blue Devils. But it's not, so I'm laying it here with Michigan.
Consultant Bio
Mark Zinno has quickly established himself as a prominent voice in the industry. His resume includes Sportsmemo, VSiN, SportsGrid, Pickswise, and Bet365. Zinno has also spent almost two decades in sports talk radio, hosting shows in Baltimore, Atlanta, New York and currently, nationally for ESPN Radio.
Mark is also a decorated combat veteran with multiple overseas combat deployments. He is still serving in the United States Army and has for over 20 years where he holds the rank of colonel. Zinno brings his military training into the handicapping space and has a tireless work ethic. He is a diligent researcher and believes in statistics and analysis as a major part of his process that has led to his winning record. Like the military, Mark prides himself on "no days off"in sports betting as well.
Zinno has not had a losing season since he broke into the industry. He hit over 65% of his best bets in his first calendar year Pickswise and took over as the lead college football analyst in 2022. Zinno handicaps NFL and College football, College basketball and NBA, Major League Baseball. He uses game script and his own personal line-making, along with situational handicapping to formulate his plays.