Top College Basketball Handicappers 2026-27
Top college basketball handicappers right now: 1. Brad Francis (+$1,010), 2. Jeremy Conn (+$977), 3. Rodd Zawacky (+$602). Last updated November 11, 2026.
This is Sports Chat Place’s look at which college basketball handicappers are actually making money in 2026-27. We sort everyone by dollars won, then give our own read on who’s off to a real start and who just had a good opening week.
College Basketball Handicapper Power Rankings
| Rank | Handicapper | Record | Win % | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Francis | 15-4 | 78.9% | +$1,010 |
| 2 | Jeremy Conn | 22-11 | 66.7% | +$977 |
| 3 | Rodd Zawacky | 12-7 | 63.2% | +$602 |
| 4 | Jay Yang | 12-6 | 66.7% | +$525 |
| 5 | Big Al McMordie | 11-6 | 64.7% | +$439 |
| 6 | David Racey | 9-4 | 69.2% | +$435 |
| 7 | Shane Mickle | 25-19 | 56.8% | +$401 |
| 8 | Joe Caggiano | 6-2 | 75.0% | +$380 |
| 9 | John Ryan | 3-0 | 100.0% | +$300 |
| 10 | Brian Bitler | 5-2 | 71.4% | +$272 |
Our Take: Real or Hot Streak?
Hot start: Brad Francis
Francis is the first college hoops handicapper past $1,000 this season, mostly by laying big numbers with favorites. It’s a strong start, but at 19 plays the season is barely a week old.
Biggest threat: Jeremy Conn
Conn’s 4-1 Tuesday, with covers on Michigan State at Duke and Texas Tech against Illinois, jumped him from fifth to second. He’s only $33 back with a bigger sample than Francis.
Most active: Shane Mickle
Mickle has fired the most plays on the board at 44, and he’s still up $400 despite a 1-5 Tuesday. Volume like that usually settles toward the top over a long season.
Trending Up and Down
Up: Conn went 4-1, Big Al McMordie went 3-2, and Ron Romanelli, Damian Sosh and Kyle Hunter all moved back into the profit.
Down: Mickle fell from second to seventh, and Jay Yang went 0-2.
How We Rank College Basketball Handicappers
Profit decides the order. Every play counts as a bet to win $100, and losses stay on the record. With 360-plus Division I teams and games almost every night, records build quickly, so a few weeks of plays tells you far more than opening week.
Top College Basketball Handicappers FAQ
Who is the top college basketball handicapper right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Brad Francis is the top college basketball handicapper of the 2026-27 season at 15-4 for +$1,010. Jeremy Conn is second at +$977 and Rodd Zawacky third at +$602.
How has Brad Francis started so well?
Laying points with favorites, including several double-digit spreads, plus a perfect start on totals.
Is Jeremy Conn about to take over first place?
He’s close. Conn is just $33 behind Francis after a 4-1 Tuesday, so one good night could flip the top spot.
How are college basketball handicappers ranked?
By profit, not win rate. Every play counts as a bet to win $100, losses stay on the record, and the handicapper who has won the most money ranks first.
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