🏀 College Basketball Crown Predictions 2026: Schedule, Odds & Betting Previews

Our College Basketball Crown predictions break down the odds ahead as we head to the semifinals on April 4.
 Oklahoma Sooners forward Tae Davis dribbles as we look at the best College Basketball Crown prediction & odds.
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The College Basketball Crown is underway, with the semifinals slated for Saturday in the quest to claim the $500,000 NIL prize pool.

Saturday's winners will clash in the championship game on Sunday. Our College Basketball Crown predictions will have you ready for all the action in Las Vegas.


🔮 College Basketball Crown predictions 2026: Semifinals

Oklahoma vs. Baylor odds & predictions

  • Date: Saturday, April 4
  • Tip-off: 1:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)

Oklahoma vs. Baylor prediction: Over 157.5

"This is about as fun a College Basketball Crown semifinal game as we could have hoped for, given the offensive talent both teams possess. Oklahoma is ranked 18th nationally in offensive efficiency (123.8), while Baylor isn't far behind at 27th (122.9)." - via Rob Paul

West Virginia vs. Creighton odds & predictions

  • Date: Saturday, April 4
  • Tip-off: 4 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)

West Virginia vs. Creighton prediction: West Virginia -1

"West Virginia has had a respectable season under Hodge, with the program losing just six games to teams that didn't reach the NCAA Tournament. That's because WVU's defense is one of the best in the nation, ranking No. 17 in efficiency (97.0) and allowing an effective field-goal percentage of 48.1%." - via Rob Paul


📅 2026 College Basketball Crown schedule

Round Matchup Date Tip-off (TV)
Quarterfinals Oklahoma vs. Colorado Wednesday, April 1 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
Quarterfinals Baylor vs. Minnesota Wednesday, April 1 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Quarterfinals Stanford vs. West Virginia Thursday, April 2 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
Quarterfinals Rutgers vs. Creighton Thursday, April 2 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Semifinal 1 Oklahoma vs. Baylor Saturday, April 4 1:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
Semifinal 2 West Virginia vs. Creighton Saturday, April 4 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
Championship Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner Sunday, April 5 5:30 p.m. ET (FOX)

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