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Big 12 action as they get ready to head into conference tourney play. Iowa State is coming off a loss at home to Oklahoma State, 36-53, as a 4-point favorite. They had their lowest scoring output of the season and hit just 28% of 2-point field goals and 11.8% of 3-point field goals. The Baylor Bears are 25-5 on the season and have won four straight since their loss to Texas Tech on Feb 16th. They are coming off a win at Texas, 68-61, as a 1-point favorite. Have to believe Iowa State will be plenty upset after their last performance. While I don't expect them to win outright, I do expect them to cover the double digit dog line today. Play Iowa State.

The VCU Rams one of those teams with 21 wins on the season and that means they need a few more wins or to win their conference tournament. The Rams are 21-7 overall and are on a eight game win streak. They are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games. The Saint Louis Billikens are 20-10 and in the same boat as VCU. The Billikens are just 3-4 S/U and 3-3-1 ATS their last seven games. Both teams are good, but VCU is on the winning streak and St Louis is floundering a bit. I'll take VCU.

 Big 12 action here today has Texas traveling to Kansas to take on the Jayhawks. Texas is 21-9 on the season and while there are a lot of 20+ win teams in college, Texas by their conference and pedigree likely gets an NCAA bid no matter what happens rest of the way. Texas is coming off a loss at home to Baylor, 61-68, as a 1-point dog. That loss snapped a two game win streak for the Horns. Kansas 24-6 definitely will be a high seeded NCAA team come tourney time. The Jayhawks are just 1-2 S/U and 0-3 in their last three games, so they are not finishing very strong. They are coming off a win over TCU, 72-68, but failed to cover the 11.5-point line. Both teams don't need this game to make the NCAA, but Texas might want it a bit more. They are getting 6.5-points which I believe is a bit too much. Play Texas.

Fresno State still at 20 wins after losing last games at San Diego State, 64-65, as a 7.5-point dog. The Bulldogs are 20-11 and might not make the NCAA tournament without a very good showing in the Mountain West Tournament. They are just 2-5 S/U and ATS their last seven games. Wyoming should make the NCAA with their 23-7 record, though it's not for sure so they need to win all the games they can. They are coming off a pair of losses, their first home loss of the season to San Diego State, 66-73, and then losing at UNLV, 57-64, as a 1.5-point dog. It's imperative that the Cowboys get back on the winning track today and that I believe will happen back at home. Play Wyoming

 LaSalle 9-18 on the season but brings a 2-game win streak into today's contest at Duquesne. The Explorers are coming off a win over St Joe's 49-48 as a 1.5-point dog. Duquesne Dukes likely playing their last game of the season here today at just 6-22 and no postseason prospects. The Dukes are coming off a loss to George Washington, 93-98 as a 7-point dog. That was only their 1st cover in their last six games and third cover in their last 15 games. Duquesne is the worst team in the conference and one of if not the worst in college basketball. I'll take Lasalle here today.

Reason: Miami Florida hoping they can get into the NCAA tournament without winning their conference tourney that comes up soon. The Canes are 21-9 and are right there. So today's game at Syracuse means a lot to them for the NCAA push. The Canes are coming off a win at Boston College last time out, 81-70, as a 4-point favorite. They have covered five of their last seven games. Syracuse just 15-15 on the season and likely set for a minor postseason tourney. The Orange have lost three straight games and are 1-5 ATS their last six games. They are coming off a loss at North Carolina, 79-88, as a 8.5-point dog. With Miami a small dog here today and likely gaining a lot of benefit from a win, I'll back the Canes.      

 Davidson looks like they have punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament with a 25-4 overall record. They have won five straight games including last game vs George Washington, 73-62, as a 7-point favorite. Dayton looks like more of a bubble team at 21-9. They are coming off a win over Richmond, 55-53, as a 2-point road dog. Dayton needs this one more. I'll take the Flyers minus the small number.

SEC action here today has Alabama taking on LSU. Bama is 19-11 and likely one of those bubble teams as we head toward the NCAA tourament. They are coming off a loss to Texas A&M, 71-87 as a 10-point favorite, totally dropping the ball in that game. Still, they have won five of their last seven games. LSU is 20-10 and likely in the same spot as Bama. The Tigers have lost three of their last four games including last game at Arkansas, 76-77, as a 5.5-point dog. LSU back on home turf here today and laying a small number. I'll take the hosts in this one.

The Utah Jazz are 39-22 on the season but only 28-32-1 against the spread. They have won all three games since the All-Star break, but covered just one. That includes their last game at Houston, winning 132-127, as a 15-point favorite. The Jazz are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a road favorite and 1-5 ATS in their last five road games overall. The Pelicans have improved to 26-36 overall after winning all three post All-Star games. That includes last game over Sacramento, 125-95, as a 6.5-point favorite. They have covered all three games. They are now 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games. I like the Pelicans here tonight and won't be surprised by and upset straight-up winner.

Ohio Valley Conference 2nd Round action here tonight has SE Missouri State taking on Murray State. SE Missouri State Redhawks started the first round with a win last night over Tennessee State, 79-55 as a 2-point favorite. They held Tennessee State to just 8.3% from 3-point field goals. SE MO State has the league's 3rd ranked offensive efficient team. They rank first in 3-point field goals (36.4%) and did just that last night, hitting 36.7% vs Tennessee State. Murray State was 28-2 in the regular season and was the best in the conference. They start conference tourney play here tonight against the team they ended the regular season playing. These teams met just last week with SE MO State losing a close one, 68-70, as a 11.5-point dog. Murray is the best team in the conference, but 15 points to a very good 3-point shooting team like SE MO State is just too much. I like SE MO State and I believe their 3-point shooting will be what covers this game for them. Play SE Missouri State.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still having a good season at 36-26 overall and 33-26-3 vs the spread. The Cavs are just 1-5 S/U their last five games and 0-6 vs the spread. They are coming off a loss at home to Charlotte, 98-119, as a 4.5-point favorite. They are also 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a dog and 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games on the road. They also look to be without their shooting guard, Caris LeVert, who will miss today's game with a foot injury. The Sixers big pickup with James Harden and he could be a game changer down the stretch for this Philly team. Philly is 38-23 overall and 31-30 vs the spread. They have won all three games both S/U and ATS since the All-Star break. And, all three have been blowout wins by 15, 16 and 29 points. The Sixers look like a team that is hitting all cylinders right now. Play Philadelphia.

Missouri Valley Semifinals here today from Enterprise Center in St, Louis Missouri. Bradley finished the regular season 17-13 S/U and 17-12 ATS. They finished with a win over Valparaiso, 79-55, as a 10.5 point home favorite. They won five of their last seven games down the stretch. The Braves have done well on neutral sites, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10. Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 22-7 and lost their last regular season game at Northern Iowa, 96-102, as a 2-point favorite. Loyola is now 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. Bradley had the 1st ranked efficient defense in the Conference this year, ranking 1st in 3-point field goal% (31.9) and 4th in 2-point fG% (48.7). I'll take the big points here today with Bradley.

Missouri Valley Conference Tourney 1st Round action here today from Enterprise Center, St Louis, MO. Evansville likely an early exit here and their season will be done at just 6-23 thus far. The Aces have lost seven straight games and are 2-3 ATS in their last five games. The Aces rank last in efficiency in the conference in both offense and defense. They have the worst 2-point shooting team (43.5%) and the worst defensive 2-point team (58.1%). Valparaiso is 13-17 on the season and has lost two straight games. The Crusaders have played three games on a neutral court this year, going 2-1 both S/U and ATS. Both teams in the bottom portion of the conference. However, the Aces are the worst and they should lay over today and take the early out. Play Valpariso.

The Memphis Grizzlies improved to 43-20 on the season with their win last time out over San Antonio, 118-105. They have won two games in a row and 11-3 their last 14 games. They are also 10-3-1 ATS their last 14 games vs the spread. They are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a road favorite and 17-5 their last 22 games as a favorite. The Boston Celtics improved to 37-27 after beating Atlanta, 107-98 as a 6.5-point favorite. The Celtics are 3-2 their last five games and 2-3 ATS. The Grizzlies have done well on their trips to Boston, evidenced by their 16-6 ATS mark their last 22 trips. I like the Grizzlies here tonight.

 The Illinois Chicago Flames are 14-15 this season overall as we enter Horizon League Play. The Flames have won four straight games and are 3-1 ATS. The Flames have the 8th ranked offense and 10th ranked defense in the conference. They give up a conference high 38.2% 3-point shots. Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne is 20-10 and have a nine game winning streak. They have also covered six straight games and eight of their last nine games. The Mastadons have the best defensive efficiency in the conference. They also have the best 3-point shooting team at 38.1%. Couple that with the Ill Chicago terrible 3-point defense and this looks a key spot for IPFW. Take the Mastadons here today.

Horizon League Quarterfinals here tonight has Oakland taking on Wright State here tonight. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 20-11 on the season and have won their last two games. They are coming off a win over IUPUI, 69-58, but failed to cover the 23.5 point spread. The Grizzlies have a well balanced team, ranked fourth in both offensive and defensive efficiency in the Horizon League. They have the top free throw shooting team in the league (80.1%) and the best 3-point defense in the league (30.8%). Wright State is 18-13 on the season and have won their last two games, including last time out vs Robert Morris, 71-61, as a 12.5 point favorite. I'll take Oakland plus the points here tonight.

 ACC action here today as we close out the regular season and teams ready for their tournament. Miami Florida is 4th in the conference with a 12-6 record. They will face 11th seeded Boston College who is 6-12 on the season. Miami Hurricanes are 20-9 overall and look like a good bet to make the NCAA either way. They are coming off a loss to Virginia Tech, 70-71, as a 1-point favorite. The Canes are 8-5 ATS their last 13 games. The Canes have been good on the road, covering seven of their last eight away games. Boston College is 11-17 overall and is coming off a loss to Clemson, 60-70, as a pick'em. They are now 2-6 S/U their last eight games. Miami only laying four points here today. Feeling is they want to secure every win possible to solidify that NCAA bid. Play Miami.

The Sacramento Kings look to miss the playoffs again this year as they sit at just 23-40 overall and 29-34 ATS on the season. The Kings did snap a four-game losing streak in their last game at Oklahoma City, 131-110, as a 5.5-point favorite. The Kings are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games. They are also 6-22 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring 125 or more points in their previous game. The New Orleans Pelicans are 25-36 on the season and 31-30 ATS. They have won and covered their last two games, including last time out at the Lakers, 123-95 as a 1-point dog. They are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite. I'm taking the Pelicans here tonight.

Ohio Valley First Round tourney action here today has SIU Edwardsville taking on Tennessee State from the Ford Center in Evansville, IN. The SIU Cougars are coming off a win over Morehead State, 77-70, as a 10.5-point dog. They are 2-3 S/U their last five games and 5-2 ATS their last seven games. The Cougars have the 8th ranked efficient offense in the conference. They are also 8th in 3-point percentage (31.2) and 7th in 2-point percentage (47.2). Tennessee State is coming off a loss at Belmont, 67-87, as a 16-point dog. The Tigers had covered six straight before that spread loss to Belmont. The Cougars are 6th in both offense and defensive efficiency in the conference. They have the top free throw shooting team (74.1%) and that can help cover these spreads late in the game. I'll take the Cougars here today as they have the better balanced team.

Duquesne looks to put away this season and forget about it after a dismal 6-21 record. They are also 0-14 S/U and 2-12 ATS their last 14 games. They have almost no offense, scoring more than 59 points just three times in their last 13 games. In the Kenpom efficiency ratings they are dead last in the conference in offense. They are also last in both 3-point and 2-point shooting. George Washington isn't having a good season either with just a 11-16 overall record. The Colonials have lost two straight games but have split their last eight at 4-4. They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight games. Neither team is very good, however with GW having Senior Honors here tonight at homecoming the atmosphere will be inclined toward a GW blowout win. Play George Washington.

Notre Dame sits second in the ACC with a 14-4 record and 21-8 overall mark after winning their last two games. They will take on 9th place Florida State which is 8-10 in conference and 15-13 overall. Notre Dame has won two straight and seven of their last eight games. They are also 6-2 ATS their last eight. The Irish have also covered their last five road games. Florida State won its last game at Virginia, upsetting the Cavs 64-63, as a 8.5-point dog. Still, they are just 2-8 S/U and 1-9 ATS their last 10 games. Take Notre Dame here today.

The Dallas Mavericks head to LA tonight to face the Lakers at the Staples Center. The Mavs are 36-25 overall on the season and 34-26-1 vs the spread. The Mavs are coming off a road win over Golden State, 107-101 as a 3.5-point dog. That makes them 3-1 S/U and 4-0 on this current road trip. The Lakers are just 27-33 on the season both S/U and ATS. They have lost two straight games since the second half of the season started, 102-105 to the Clippers and last game 95-123 at home to the Pelicans. They are now 1-5 S/U their last six games and 2-4 ATS their six. Lakers will be without Anthony Davis today who is out with an ankle injury, while LeBron James is back and is probable with a knee injury. Mavs playing very well and I'll lay the points at LA with the Mavs.

St Bonaventure Bonnies are 19-7 and looking for that 20th win here tonight at VCU. The Bonnies are riding a seven game win streak as they enter play here tonight and are coming off a win at St Joe's, 54-52, as a 7-point favorite. The VCU Rams are 20-7 and also have a win streak on the line here tonight. The Rams have won seven games in a row and are 4-2 ATS their last six games. VCU has the second most efficient defense in the conference. They are also ranked 1st in 3-point defense (28.5%) and 5th in 2-point defense (47.3%). VCU has some revenge on the line here tonight as they lost at St Bonnies on January 14, 73-53. Both teams have win streaks here tonight and the Bonnies did win by 20-points in the first meeting. However, they also had 19 more free throws in that game. It's senior day at VCU and with some revenge on their minds I'll take the hosts in this one.

 SEC action today has Ole Miss taking on the Wildcats in Kentucky. Kentucky is 2nd in the SEC with a 12-4 record while Ole Miss is near the bottom with a 4-12 record. Ole Miss Rebels are 13-16 overall on the season and have lost two straight games including last time out to Texas A&M, 66-76 as a 1.5-point favorite. That makes them 1-6 S/U and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. Kentucky is 23-6 overall and is coming off a loss at Arkansas, 73-75, as a 2-point dog. They are 2-2 their last four games and 1-2-1 ATS. The WildCats will finish their regular season on Saturday with a game at Florida. Cats are really in no danger of making the NCAA tourney and laying 17-points here today is probably more than they need to lay. I look for them to win here tonight but not cover this big line. Play Ole Miss.

 Providence and Villanova fighting over the Big East conference title. Providence is in 1st place with a 14-2 conference record while Villanova is in 2nd with a 14-4 mark. The Providence Friars are 24-3 on the season and have won three straight after their loss to Villanova at home back on Feb 15th, 84-89. Other than that loss the Friars are 11-1 over their last 12 games. Villanova Wildcats are 21-7 overall on the season and are coming off a loss at U Conn, 69-71, as a 2.5-point dog. They are now 14-3 over their last 17 games. Providence ranks third in offense and fourth in defense in the league. Villanova is 1st in offense and 2nd in defense in the league. Still, Providence getting 9 1/2 point here today? That just seems way too many to me for a team leading the conference and having the revenge factor too. I'll take those points.

UCLA sits third in the PAC-12 standings with a 13-5 conference record and 21-6 overall mark. They will take on 6th place Washington, which has a 9-8 conference record and 14-13 overall record. The Bruins rebounded from a loss at Oregon on with a win over Oregon State, 94-55, as a 12.5-point favorite. That was the Bruins fourth win in their last five games both S/U and ATS. UCLA is 7-3 as an away favorite, but only 5-5 vs the spread. UCLA has the PAC-12's 2nd most efficient offense and top rated defense. The Huskies snapped a four game losing streak with a win last game vs Washington State, 78-70 as a 4-point dog. The one big problem I see for this UCLA team is their role as a road favorite. They are just 18-40-1 their last 59 games as a road favorite. Washington is 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games and 13-6 ATS their last 19 games as a dog. In addition, the home team has covered six of the last eight games in this series. I'll take the 8 points with Washington here tonight.

 Mountain West action here tonight has two of the top conference teams meeting in Laramie. Boise State leads the conference with a 14-2 record, Wyoming is in 2nd at 12-3 and San Diego State is 4th at 10-4. Four teams in this conference have a great chance of making the NCAA so every win is important. This game probably means more to the San Diego State Aztecs, as they sit at 18-7 and unless they win the conference tourney they are a bubble team to make the NCAA. They are coming off a win over San Jose State, 77-52, as a 21.5-pint favorite. They have won six of their last seven games with their only loss at Boise State, 57-58, as a 2-point dog. They have covered four straight games. Offense has always been an issue for this team and it is again this year as they have just the 8th ranked efficient offense in the conference. However, defense has always been excellent and it's ranked 1st in the Mountain West again. They rank first in six defensive categories. Wyoming is 23-5 and should be a NCAA team no matter what. They have split their last four games at 2-2 S/U. They rebounded from a loss to Colorado State with a home win over Nevada, 74-61, as a 7-point favorite. Wyoming is a perfect 13-0 at home and yet tonight they find themselves a 2-point dog. I understand the line as the oddsmaker figures SDG State needs this game. However, I feel that Wyoming will not just give in and will want to keep that perfect record before their home crowd. The altitude is high in Laramie and that will also have a factor. I'll take Wyoming as a home dog here tonight.

The Chicago Bulls are 39-22 overall on the season and 36-25 vs the spread. The Bulls had their six game win streak snapped last game at home vs Memphis, 110-116, as a 2-point dog. While the Bulls have done well vs the spread, they are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games as a dog. The Miami Heat are 40-21 on the season and 34-25-2 vs the spread. They have won three straight games and eight of their last nine games. The Heat have covered four of the last five games in this series. I look for the Heat to cover the four-point spread here tonight on their home court. Play Miami.

Early Big 10 action here on Sunday has Illinois taking on Michigan. Illinois is 3rd in the Big 10 with a 12-5 record, while Michigan sits 7th with a 9-7 record. Illinois Fighting Illini are 19-8 overall on the season and going for that 20th win here today at Michigan. The Illini are coming off a loss to Ohio State, 83-86 and have lost three of their last five games overall. The Illini have the 5th most efficient offense and the 2nd defense. Michigan is 15-11 and will need to likely do very well in the Big 10 conference tourney if they hope to make the NCAA tourney. The Wolverines are coming off a win over Rutgers, 71-62, as a 5-point home favorite. Michigan has the 4th most efficient offense in the league while they rank just 12th in defense. Two very good offenses here today, but I give a lot to the home court factor with Michigan. Play Michigan.

The early game on the NBA schedule today has the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Knicks at New York. The Sixers are 36-23 overall and 29-30 vs the spread. They started the 2nd half of the season in fine fashion with a blowout win at Minnesota, 133-102, as a 2-point favorite. They have won four of their last five games and covered three of the last four. The Sixers are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 5-2 ATS when the road favorite. The Knicks have struggled to a 25-35 record this season. They have lost four straight games and eight of their last nine both SU and ATS. They started the 2nd half of the season with a blowout home loss to Miami, 110-115, as a 5.5-point dog. The Knicks are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games as a dog. The Knicks have not been good, especially at covering spreads. I'll take Philly today in what should be another blowout.

The Mountain West is a very competitive conference this year and any team can win it and the tournament. Boise State is in first place and Wyoming is right behind in 2nd place with a 11-3 conference record and 22-5 overall mark. Nevada is not a team that has much chance though, as they sit 8th with a 6-9 record and 12-14 overall mark. The Nevada Wolfpack are coming off a loss to instate rival UNLV, 54-62, making the first time in many years that they lost both games to UNLV in one season. That loss snapped a three game win streak, though that streak did have a pair of wins of a very bad San Jose State team. The Pack is now 3-7 S/U and ATS their last 10 games. Meanwhile, Wyoming making a big push for that NCAA bid as they have 22 wins thus far even after losing their last game at Colorado State, 55-61, as a 6.5-point dog. The Cowboys are 7-2 S/U and ATS in their last nine games. The Cowboys have the top offensive efficient team in the conference and are 2nd in Free Throws (76.6%) and 2nd in 2-point field goals (55.7%). Wyoming only laying about 7-points tonight looks like one of the best bargains of the day. Play Wyoming.

Big 10 action here on Saturday has Wisconsin taking on Rutgers. Wisconsin has won three straight games and five of their last six. They are 2nd in the Big 10 with a 13-4 record and 22-5 overall record. They are also 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Wisconsin has the 8th ranked efficient offense in the Big 10 and the 3rd ranked defense. Rutgers is 16-11 overall on the season and 6th in the conference with a 10-7 mark. They look to snap a two-game losing streak after dropping games at Purdue, 72-84, and at Michigan, 62-71. They return home where they are 13-2 S/U and 9-5-1 ATS on the season. They have the fourth ranked efficient defense in the Big 10. I like Rutgers on their home court here today. Play Rutgers.

Loyola sits atop the Missouri Valley Conference standings with a 13-4 record and 22-6 overall mark. Northern Iowa right on their heals, also at 13-4 in conference and 17-10 overall. The Loyola Ramblers have won two straight games including last game vs Evansville, 82-31, as a 21-point favorite. They have still covered just three of their last 12 games. Loyola has the third most efficient offense and the top defense. Northern Iowa Panthers have won three straight games including last game at Indiana State, 88-82, as a 6-point favorite. The Panthers have the second most efficient offense in the conference and 5th defense. They have the top free throw shooting team (82.2%), 2nd in 2-point FG% (55.6%) and third in 3-point FG% (36.4%). NIU getting a couple of points on their home floor here today. This should be a great game, I'll take the host in this one.

ACC action here today has rivals North Carolina taking on North Carolina State. North Carolina Tar Heels are 20-8, hitting that 20 win mark last game when they beat Louisville, 70-63, but failing to cover the 9.5-point line. They have won two in a row and four of their last five games. However, they have covered just two of their last six games. North Carolina ranks 4th in efficiency in the ACC in both offense and defense. They have the top free throw shooting team with a 77.5% mark. NC State won't be going to any post season tourneys as they sit just 11-17 overall on the season. They are coming off a loss to Boston College, 61-69, as a 6-point favorite. That makes them just 2-9 S/U and ATS their last 11 games. NC State has a horrible defense, ranked last in efficiency in the ACC, last in 3-point FG% on defense (40.2%) and 14th in 2-point defense (52.9%). I'm a bit shocked at NCU laying just 4-points here. I realize this is a rivalry game, but the dog needs something and I see them as being totally mismatched here today. Take North Carolina.

Two of the top Sun Belt teams butt heads here tonight as Troy host Texas State. Texas State tops the conference with a 11-3 mark and 20-6 overall record. Troy comes in third with a 10-5 mark and 19-9 overall record. Texas State Bobcats bring a eight game win streak into tonight's contest. They have also covered their last six games. They are coming off a win over South Alabama, 55-52 as a 3-point road dog. The Cats have the conference's top efficient offense and lead the league in 3-point fg% at 37.8%. They are 3rd in defense. The Troy Trojans are coming off a win over UT Arlington, 59-53 as a 4.5-point favorite. They are 6-2 S/U and 5-3 ATS their last eight games. Troy has the Sun Belts 2nd most efficient defense and is top four in defensive 3point and 2-point fg%. This looks to be the State offense vs the Troy defense here tonight. With Troy at home and getting a couple of points, I'll take the Trojans.

The Miami Heat begin the second half of the NBA season and look to build on a fine first half that saw them go 38-21 S/U and 33-24-2 ATS. The Heat closed out the 1st half winning six of their last seven games. The Knicks hope the 2nd half of their season is better than the first after a 25-34 record and last place in the Eastern Division. They were 2-11 S/U their last 13 games and 2-9 ATS their last 11 games. The Knicks are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven as a dog. The Heat have covered seven of the last nine in this series and four of the last five in New York. I'll take them again here tonight. Play the Heat.

PAC-12 action here tonight has UCLA taking on Oregon. UCLA hit that 20-win mark in their last game, a win over Arizona State, 66-52, as a 13.5 point favorite. That was their third win in a row both S/U and ATS. Even with that, they are just 4-3 S/U and ATS their last seven games. Oregon is 17-10 overall on the season and looks to snap a two-game losing streak here at home tonight. The Ducks are coming off a pair of road losses in Arizona to ASU, 57-81, and then last game to AU, 81-84. The Ducks have the fourth best efficient offense in the PAC-12. They are 2nd overall in 2-point FG% (51.8%) and fourth in 3-point FG% (33.4%). I'll take the points at home tonight with the Ducks.

The 2nd half of the NBA season starts tonight and the Eastern conference Celtics and Nets clash. The Celtics are 6th right now in the East and the Nets are 8th. The Celtics are 34-26 overall and 30-28-2 ATS. They finished the first half strong, going 11-2 their last 13 games and 8-4-1 ATS. The Nets are 31-28 after the first half ended, but only 22-35-2 vs the spread. They were just 2-12 S/U and 4-9-1 ATS their last 14 games. Despite the All-Star break, the Nets will still be without two of their stars as Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are both expected out tonight. Second half of the season looks to start the same way the first did for the Nets. I'll lay the price with Boston tonight.

Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are 18-10 on the season and bring a seven game win streak into today's contest. They are also 6-1 ATS in those last seven games. They are coming off a win at Wisc-Milwaukee, 81-71, as a 4.5-point favorite. The Mastodons have the top defense in the conference overall. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are also 18-10 and are looking to break a 2-game losing streak here tonight. They are coming off a loss to Northern Kentucky, 66-71, as a 4.5-point favorite. The Grizzlies have not done well for bettors, evidenced by their 1-9 ATS mark their last 10 spread games. I like the visitors here tonight who have been covering spreads. Play IPFW.

 Youngstown State Penguins look to improve their win streak to three games tonight as they take on Wright State. The Penguins are coming off a win over Indiana Purdue, 74-61, as a 17.5-point favorite. They are now 8-1 S/U their last nine games and 8-4 ATS their last 12 games. Wright State Raiders are 16-13 on the season and coming off a loss at Detroit-Mercy, 75-80 as a 1-point favorite. That makes three losses in their last four games both S/U and ATS. The Raiders are only 4-9 ATS their last 13 games vs a team with a winning straight-up record. Wright State is a 7-point favorite here tonight and I believe that is way too many points against a very good Youngstown squad. Take Youngstown State.

Big 10 action tonight has 5th place Rutgers (10-6) taking on 8th place Michigan (8-7). The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 16-10 overall and had their four-game win streak snapped last game at Purdue, 72-84, as a 12.5-point dog. The Knights have covered six straight games though. Unless Michigan comes out big in the Big 10 tourney, they likely won't go to the NCAA tourney with a 14-11 record. The Wolverines are coming off a loss at Wisconsin, 63-77 as a 3-point dog. They are just 3-3 S/U and ATS in their last six games. Michigan laying around 5-points tonight and for me I can Rutgers winning this game outright. I'll take the points with Rutgers.

Big 12 clash here on Wednesday has TCU taking on Texas. TCU and Texas right next to each other in the Big 12 with Texas 4th at 8-6 and TCU 5th at 6-7. TCU Horned Frogs are 17-8 overall on the season and snapped a 3-game losing streak in their last game against West Virginia, 77-67, as a 4-point favorite. The Frogs have done well covering spreads, going 9-4 ATS their last 13 and 13-5 ATS their last 18 games. Texas is 19-8 overall and coming off a loss at home to Texas Tech, 55-61, as a 4-point favorite. The Longhorns have lost two of their last three games and are 4-7 ATS their last 11 games. TCU getting 8.5-points here tonight. I believe that's too many for Texas to lay. Take TCU.

West Virginia looks to keep its head above the .500 line with a win tonight at Iowa State. The 14-13 Mountaineers have lost four straight games both S/U and ATS including last time out at TCU, 67-77 as a 4-point dog. WVU is now just 1-11 S/U and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games. Their one win came at home against this Iowa State team, 79-63, as a 3.5-point favorite. The Iowa State Cyclones are 18-9 and bring a two-game win streak into this contest. They are coming off a blowout win over Oklahoma, 75-54 as a 1.5-point favorite. I look for Iowa State to avenge that loss to WVU here tonight. Play Iowa State.

Both these clubs pretty evenly matched with both having won 16 games on the season. Both are 7-7 in conference play and sit right in the middle of the SEC pack. Miss State Bulldogs have won two straight games, including their contest at Missouri, 58-56, as a 4-point favorite. Still, they are just 3-6 S/U and 5-4 ATS their last nine games. South Carolina Gamecocks have won three straight games, including last time out vs LSU, 77-75, as a 4.5-point home dog. They have covered four straight and seven of their last nine games. They lost to the Bulldogs back on Feb 1st, 64-78, as a 8.5-point road dog. Not sure why Miss State is a small favorite here tonight. I have it the other way around. However, I'll gladly take the few points with South Carolina.

SEC action tonight has Alabama taking on Vandy. Alabama brings a 17-10 overall record into tonight's contest and is off a loss at Kentucky, 81-90, as a 5.5-point dog. The Crimson Tide are just 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games. Vandy has a 14-12 overall record and is coming off a win over Texas A&M, 72-67, as a 3.5-point favorite. They are 4-1-1 ATS their last six games. This has been a close series with 17 of the last 18 meetings between these teams decided by 10 points or fewer and 10 of those games by five points or fewer. I look for Vandy to cover here tonight and really look for an outright win from the Commodores.

The Richmond Spiders hope to make a late season push to get to that 20-win mark, but it starts here tonight at George Washington. The Spider have lost two of their last three games, including last game at VCU, 57-77, as a 3-point dog. They are also 0-3-1 ATS their last four games. George Washington won't be going anywhere this post season with just a 11-14 overall record. So these games mean something to them as we come down the stretch. The Colonials have played well lately, winning their last two games and three of their last four games. They are coming off a win over Rhode Island, 72-61, as a 4-point home dog. But what I really like about this GW team is that they know how to cover spreads. They are 9-2 ATS their last 11 games. They are also 7-3-1 ATS at home this year and 3-1-1 as a home dog. Richmond is laying 7-points here and really they better not take this GW team lightly or they will lose the game outright. Take the points with GW.

Arkansas looks to solidify its hold on a NCAA bid as they play at Florida tonight. The Razorbacks are 21-6 overall on the season and have won two straight after losing to Alabama back on Feb 12. They are coming off a win over Tennessee, 58-48, as a 2-point favorite. The hogs have now covered eight straight games and 11 of their last 12 games. They have the number one defense in the SEC and are ranked first in defensive 3-poing FG% (28.6%) and 2nd in two-point FG% (44.8%). The Florida Gators are 17-10 overall on the season and snapped a two-game losing streak with a win in their last game over Auburn, 63-62, as a 4.5-point dog. Florida is just 1-5 ATS in their last six games. Unlike Arkansas, Florida is ranked 10th overall in the SEC in defense. Pick'em game here tonight means we just need to win the game and I look to Arkansas to do just that. Play Arkansas.

Penn State looks to get back to the .500 mark tonight with a road win at Maryland. The Nittany Lions have won two straight games including last game vs Minnesota, 67-46, as a 5-point favorite. The Lions don't have much of an offense, ranking 12th in the Big 10 conference. However, the defense is one of the better ones, ranking 6th overall in the conference and 1st in 2-point defensive field goal percentage of 44.4%. Therefore, it's not surprising that they have held four of their last five opponents to 58 points or fewer. Maryland not having a good year either at 12-14 overall. The Terrapins are 12th in the conference with a 4-11 conference mark. The offense ranks 7th and the defense is 12th overall in the Big 10. In fact, the Terps are 9th or worst in most defensive categories in the Big 10. Penn State is 4-1 ATS in their last five as a dog. Maryland just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as a home favorite and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. I'll take the 3-points with Penn State tonight.

Two of the Big 10's top four teams meet here today has conference leader Purdue (12-4) takes on 4th place Rutgers (10-5). The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 16-9 overall on the season and have won four straight games, including last time at home over Illinois, 70-59, as a 4-point dog. The Knights have also covered five straight games. Rutgers has the 8th ranked offense in the conference and the 3rd ranked defense. Purdue one of the teams looking for a top seed in the NCAA tournament at 23-4 overall. They have won two straight games and eight of their last nine games. They haven't been great at covering spreads though, evidenced by their 2-4-1 ATS mark their last seven games. Purdue has the Big 10's top offense with the exception of free throws as they rank dead last at just 67.6%. However, the defense is only 10th in the Big 10 as they allow 35.3% from the 3-point arc (9th) and 50.4% from 2-pointers (8th). The one thing I like here is that Rutgers is a good team playing a average at best defense that has had trouble covering spreads. I'll take the double digits with Rutgers.

Eastern Conference action here today has the NY Rangers taking on the Ottawa Senators. The Rangers are in 6th place in the East with 67 points. They are also on a 6-3-1 run their last 10 games. They had their three game win streak snapped last game vs Detroit, 2-3. The Senators are 12th in the East with 41 points and are 5-4-1 their last 10 games. The Senators are coming off a loss to Boston 2-3 and are 2-4 their last six games. I'm going to lay the puckline today with the Rangers.

Horizon League action here today has IPFW taking on Wisconsin Milwaukee. Fort Wayne is 4th in the the conference with a 12-6 record and 17-10 mark overall. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is 9th with a 7-12 record and 9-19 overall record. The Fort Wayne Mastadons bring a six game win streak into today's contest after beating Wisconsin Green Bay last time, 74-55, as a 5-point road favorite. they have also covered five of their last six games. While the offense is only 8th in the conference, the defense ranks number one. They have the top defense in limiting offensive rebounds at 27.1% and tops in takeaways at 22.5%. Milwaukee Panthers are coming off a loss to Cleveland State, 61-78, as a 6-point dog. That makes them 2-7 S/U and ATS in their last nine games. The offense ranks 10th in the conference and the defense ranks 8th. Fort Wayne laying four looks like a bargain price to me. Play IPFW.

The Providence Friars look very good for a NCAA berth this year as they sit at 21-3 on the season. The Friars suffered just their third loss of the season in their last game to Villanova, 84-89, as a 4-point home dog. That loss snapped a eight game win streak. Providence has the fourth ranked offense in the conference and the 6th ranked defense. Butler will need to win their conference tourney if they hope to make the NCAA's this year as they sit at just 13-14 overall. The Bulldogs are coming off a loss at St Johns, 57-91 as a 7.5 point dog. That makes them 2-4 their last six games. They are also 4-9 ATS at home this year in 13 spread games. Butler has the 10th ranked offense and 9th ranked defense in the conference. They are dead last in 3-point FG% at 30.1% and 10th in Free throws. Providence laying a good number here on the road at just 3.5-points. I'll take the Friars at that price.

Colorado State has NCAA hopes as they sit 21-3 overall on the season. Even without a COnference Tournament Championship they look in good shape as they play in Las Vegas tonight. The Rams have won five straight games including last time at New Mexico, 83-68. They have also covered four straight games. They also have revenge tonight having lost to this UNLV team on their home court back on Jan 28th, 74-88. UNLV is 15-12 and will need to win their tourney to get into the NCAA's. They are coming off a win over Fresno, 60-57 as a 6-point dog. This team has won two or more games in row just once since December. I'm taking the Rams in a revenge mode here today.

Jim doesn't play extra games much, so you know when he does he sees something that has tipped the scale. Today Norfolk State take on Coppin State. The Norfold State Spartans are 16-5 S/U on the season and have a two game win streak after beating Delware State 69-66 as a 14-point favorite. The Spartans are now 8-1 S/U and 5-3-1 ATS in their last nine games. Norfolk is 1st in both offense and defensive efficiency in the conference. They lead most categories in offense and offense and look like the team to beat this year. The Coppin State Eagles are just 5-19 on the year and have lost three straight games. The defense is all right but the offense needs help. This looks like a Norfolk blowout to me.

The Troy Trojans look to make it two in a row as they play at Coastal Carolina here today. The Trojans are coming off a win over App State, 67-61, as a 3.5-point road dog. That makes them 18-8 overall and 5-1 S/U and 4-2 ATS in their last six games. This has been a terrific road team this year, going 8-5 S/U and 9-4 ATS on the season. The strength of this team is their defense, ranked 2nd in efficiency in the conference. They also have the third best 3-point defense (30.5%). This team can shoot free throws too, ranked tops in the conference at 76.7%. They take on a Coastal Carolina team that looks to keep their heads above water sitting at 13-12 overall. They are just 1-4 both S/U and ATS in their last five games. I'm going to take the points with a good road team in Troy here today.

MAC action here today has 5th place Akron (9-6) taking on 11th place Eastern Michigan (4-11). The Akron Zips are 15-9 overall and look to break a 3-game losing streak here today. They are coming off a loss against Northern Illinois, 63-66, as a 12-point home favorite. Akron ranks better than their record in both offense (4th) and defense (5th). This is a decent offensive team, 2nd in the MAC in 2-point FG% at 52.6%. They will take on a poor Eastern Michigan team that is 9-17 overall and coming off a loss to Buffalo, 69-83, as a 10.5-point dog. The Eagles are 1-6 S/U and 2-5 ATS their last seven games. Eastern has the conferences worst defense in efficiency and worst in offensive rebounds and worst in 3-point FG% at just 31.3%. The defense is a big better, but still in the latter half of the conference in most areas. I'll take Akron here today and lay the points.

No 2 ranked Auburn is 24-2 and looks to solidify one of those four top NCAA seeds as they play today on the road at Florida. The Tigers have won two straight since losing to Arkansas on Feb 8th, 76-80. They are coming off a win over Vandy, 94-80, just covering the 13.5-point line. They have already beaten Florida once this year on their home court, 85-73 as a 8.5-point favorite. The Tigers have done well covering spreads, going 12-3 ATS their last 15 games. Florida is 16-10 overall on the season and riding a two-game losing streak after losses to Kentucky and then last game at Texas A&M, 55-56. The Gators have also not been kind to bettors, going 0-5 their last five games. I'm taking Auburn here today as they look to show their dominance.

ACC contest here today has two of the best in the conference meeting up. Notre Dame is 19-7 overall on the season and looking to extend their win streak to six in a row today and 10 of the last 11 games. The Irish take on 20-7 Wake Forest here today. Wake looks to have punched their ticket to the NCAA no matter what, but more wins will just solidify that. They are coming off a pair of losses in a row, including a loss at Duke, 74-76 as a 9.5-point dog. Wake is laying 6-points here today. Should be an excellent game, but I'll take the points with the dog in this one.

Texas Tech hit that magical 20-win mark last game with a win over Baylor, 83-73, as a 2-point favorite. It was their second win in a row and fifth in their last six games. They have been great at covering spreads, going 8-1 last nine games and 12-2 ATS their last 14 games. The Red Raiders take on the equally good Texas Longhorns today who go for that 20th win today. The Longhorns are 19-7 and coming off a win over Oklahoma, 80-78, as a 1-point dog. This looks to be one of the better games today and for me I'll take the 3+ points with the Raiders in this one. Play Texas Tech.

Big 10 action early here on Saturday has Michigan State hosting Illinois. Illinois Fighting Illini are 18-7 overall and 11-4 in the conference, good for third place. Michigan State is 6th in the conference with a 9-5 record and 18-7 overall mark. The Illini are coming off a loss at Rutgers, 59-70 as a 4-point favorite. That makes them 1-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS in their last three games. Michigan State is also coming off a loss at Penn State last game, 58-62, as a 3-point favorite. Illinois has the 5th best offense in the country in efficiency and the first ranked in defense. Michigan State is ranked 6th in offense and 4th in defense. The also have the Big 10's top ranked free throw shooting team at 81% and 2nd best 3-point shooting team at 38.2%. Michigan State lost at Illinois back on Jan25th, 56-55, covering the 2.5-point dog line. I look for another low scoring, tight game here today. I don't believe Michigan State should be a 1.5-point dog though. I'll take the Spartans in this one.

TCU Looks to snap a 2-game losing streak hear early on Saturday as they take on Baylor. The Horned Frogs are coming off a loss against Iowa State last time out, 51-54, as a 4-point favorite. That made them 1-3 both S/U and ATS their last four games. The Frogs are in a crowded Big 12 and need all the wins they can if they hope to make the NCAA tournament. Defending Champion Baylor is 21-5 and coming off a loss at Texas Tech, 73-83, as a 2-point dog. That made them 2-2 both S/U and ATS their last four games. They are also 2-4 ATS their last six games. Baylor laying double digits here today looks like a bit too much to me. I'll take the dog in this one. Play TCU.

 Horizon League action here today as IP Fort Wayne takes on Wisconsin Green Bay. Fort Wayne sits 5th in the conference at 11-6 and 16-10 overall. Green Bay is next to last in the conference with a 3-13 record and overall 4-21 mark. Fort Wayne Mastondons have won five straight games and covered four of those. They are coming off a win over Cleveland State, 102-98 as a 2-point home dog. Fort Wayne has the conference's top defensive unit in efficiency. The offense comes in at 7th overall. Green Bay Phoenix has now lost eight straight games and covered just two of those. With just four wins on the season it's no wonder they are 11th in offense and 10th in defense in the Horizon League. I'll lay the points here on the road against this terrible Green Bay team.

Northern Kentucky Norse look to build on their three-game in streak here tonight at Detroit Mercy. Norse are also 9-1 S/U and ATS in their last 10 games. The only blemish is against this Detroit team which won back on Feb 5, 7464 at Northern Kentucky. Detroit just 10-13 S/U and riding a two-game losing streak coming into tonight. The Titans are 2-3 S/U and ATS in their last five games. Norse looking for some payback tonight against the only team that has beaten them in the last 10 games. Play Northern Kentucky.

Big East action today has 4th place Creighton taking on 10th place Depaul. Creighton is 8-5 in the Big East and 16-8 overall while Depaul is 3-11 in Big East and 12-12 overall. Creighton looks to build on their three-game win streak. Two of those wins coming back-to-back vs Georgetown. Creighton has a very good defense, ranked 1st in efficiency in the Big East. However, they also rank 10th in offense. But defensively they rank 1st in 3-point field goals (29.8%) and 1st in 2-point field goals (429.9%). Depaul hopes to stay above .500 tonight after losing two straight games. They are coming off a loss to Butler, 71-73 as a 5-point favorite. The Blue Demons have just three wins in their last 14 games. DePaul ranks 8th in offense and 10th in defense in the Big East. I like this Creighton defense to shutdown a poor Depaul offense here tonight. Play Creighton.

 The WCC is known for the conference where Gonzaga usually dominates and this year is no different. Doesn't leave much hope for the other teams to make the NCAA unless they can get an at large bid. That makes all these game important. Santa Clara is 4th in the conference with a 7-4 record and overall 17-9 mark. Loyola is next to last in the WCC with a 2-9 record and 9-14 overall mark. Santa Clara had its four game win streak snapped last game my San Francisco, 58-74, as a pick'em game. The Broncos are now 6-2 S/U and ATS their last eight games. Santa Clara has one of the top 40 offenses in the nation, 4th in the WCC. They have the 2nd best 2-point shooting team and fourth best 3-point team in WCC. Loyola is mired in a losing streak, now seven games long after losing at Portland last game, 76-86 as a 2-point favorite. They are also 2-6 ATS their last eight games. Loyola has the worst defense in the WCC and is last in 3-point and 2-point percentage defense. This defense is horrible overall and that will help Santa Clara to win this one going away. Play Santa Clara.

The Philadelphia 76ers made one of the big trades in the NBA thus far, getting James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets. Problem is, Harden has a hamstring issue and has yet to play for his new team. The Sixers are 34-23 S/U and 27-30-2 ATS on the season. They had their two game win streak snapped last game in a blowout loss at home to Boston, 87-135, as a 2-point dog. The Sixers usually do well off a loss, evidenced by their 10-2 ATS mark their last 12 in that role. Philly is also 5-0 ATS their last five as a road dog and 6-2 ATS their last eight overall on the road. The Bucks are 36-23 S/U and 27-31-1 ATS on the season. The Bucks snapped a two-game losing streak last time out with a win over Indiana, 128-119, though they failed to cover the 14-point spread. In fact, they are 0-3 ATS their last three games. The Bucks are also 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. I look for Philly to bounce back after their horrible game last time out. Play Philadelphia.

Sam Houston and Abilene Christian trying to improve their WAC Conference standings before their tournament begins in March. Sam Houston is in 3rd in the WAC with a 10-3 record and overall 15-11 mark. ACU is 6th with a 8-5 record and overall 17-7 mark. ACU Wildcats look to extend their win streak to seven games in a row here tonight. They have covered their last two games and 3-3 their last six. The Cats are 6th in the conference in offense and 8th in defense. They have the WAC's 2nd best three throw shooting team at 74.8%. They also don't turn the ball over much (2nd ranked) while tops at taking the ball away. Sam Houston Bearkats have split their last four games both S/U and ATS. They are coming off a win over Chicago State, 72-59, as a 10-point road favorite. Unlike ACU, the Kats have the worst free throw team in the conference, though they do rank decent overall on offense (4th) and defense (4th). This looks to be a close game tonight, but I'll take the visitors in this one. Play Abilene Christian.

 A pair of Conference USA East teams meet here tonight as 5th place Old Dominion takes on last place Marshall. ODU is 5-7 in conference play and 10-15 overall. Marshall is 2-10 in conference and 9-16 overall. Old Dominion Monarchs snapped a three-game losing streak with a win last game over UAB, 81-72, as a 7.5-point home dog. The Monarchs are middle of the pack in the Conference USA standings both in offense and defense. The Marshall Thundering Herd also snapped a 3-game losing streak with a win at UTEP, 88-79, as a 6-point road dog. They haven't been very good though, posting a 2-13 S/U and ATS record their last 15 overall games. Marshall has the Conference USA's 12th ranked offense and 15th ranked defense. ODU should have little issues against arguably the worst team in the conference tonight. Play Old Dominion.

The Portland Trailblazers are 24-34 S/U and 25-33 ATS on the season. They have won and covered their last three games, including last game at Milwaukee, 122-107 as a 12-point dog. The Memphis Grizzlies are 41-18 S/U and 39-19-1 ATS on the season. The Grizzlies have won six straight games and nine of their last 10 games. They have also gone 8-1-1 ATS their last 10 games. Memphis is a 11.5-point home favorite here tonight. When we examine how the Grizzlies have done as a double-digit home favorite, we see they haven't done well at all. Memphis is 20-35 ATS at home when favored by 10-points or more the last 55 games. Memphis is a very good team, but this double-digit line might be a tad too high. Play Portland.

ACC action here tonight has the Miami Hurricanes taking on Louisville. The Hurricanes are 18-7 S/U and having a very nice season. They currently sit in 4th in the ACC with a 10-4 conference mark. The Canes are coming off a pair of wins, including a nice upset win at Wake Forest, 76-72, as a 6.5-point dog. The Canes have now won and covered four of their last six games. Miami is one of the better offensive teams in the country, ranked in the top 21. They are 2nd in the ACC where they rank third in three point percentage, 38.1% and 2nd in 2-point percentage, 54.7%. This has been a very uncharacteristic season for the Louisville Cardinals. They are just 11-13 S/U and 7-16-1 ATS. They have lost six straight games and nine of their last 10 games. They are also not covering spreads with a 2-11-1 ATS mark their last 14 games. They rank 11th in offense and 13th in defense in the ACC and there isn't much to be happy about either. I like Miami here as they are the much better team and looking for that NCAA bid this year. Play Miami.

The Minutemen of U Mass look to climb back to the .500 mark with a win tonight at St Bonnies. U Mass is 11-12 S/U and ATS on the season. They are coming off a win against St Josephs, 69-67, but just failed to cover the 3-point favorite line. That makes two wins in their last three games but only one cover. The St Bonaventure Bonnies are having a nice season with a 15-7 S/U and 8-13-1 ATS mark. The Bonnies are 9-2 S/U at home, but have only a 4-7 spread mark on their home floor. They have won three straight games both S/U and ATS, including two consecutive wins over St Louis. Bonnies laying 11.5-points here tonight. I'm going to take U Mass plus these points.

Manhattan Jaspers look to stay above the .500 mark here today as they head to Fairfield. The Jaspers are 12-11 S/U on the season and 9-11-2 ATS vs the spread. They snapped a four game losing streak on Sunday at Quinnipiac, 83-66, as a 4.5-point dog. The Jaspers have a decent offense, ranked 5th in the conference. They also boast the conference's top ranked 2-point shooting team with a 53.6% mark. Fairfield can get back to the .500 mark today with a win. They are 12-13 overall on the season and 14-10 vs the spread. They haven't done well at home with a 5-7 S/U and 4-7 ATS spread record. The Stags have won two straight games after their win on Monday vs Canisius, 80-76, as a 6-point favorite. Fairfield ranks third in offense and 7th in defense in the conference. They are laying four to five points here early on Wednesday. Manhattan has the ability to win this game today, so 4.5-points looks good to me. Take Manhattan.

Mountain West action late on the college slate tonight has Utah State taking on San Diego State. Utah St Aggies are 15-11 S/U and looking to snap a 2-game losing streak here tonight. The Aggies just lost at home to Nevada, 72-85 in a game that they never led as an 11-point favorite. San Diego State is 15-6 S/U and 10-11 ATS on the season. They have won three straight games but failed to cover all three. They haven't been horrible at covering, going 7-5 ATS over their last 12 games. San Diego State will have some payback on its minds tonight as they got killed by this Aggies team at Utah State back on Jan 26th, 57-75. I like San Diego State here tonight in the revenge role.

The Villanova Wildcats are 19-6 as they travel to Providence tonight to take on the Friars. The Wildcats have won three games in row and covered two of those. They are coming off a win over Seton Hall, 73-67, as a 9-point favorite. The Cats have the top offense in the conference and 2nd rated defense in efficiency. They are in the top three or four in most offensive and defensive categories. Providence is 21-2 overall on the season and has won eight straight games. The Friars have the four ranked offense and third ranked defense in the conference. Like Villanova, they rank top four in most categories. Providence is 14-0 S/U and 7-7 ATS at home. That makes this line a bit surprising that Villanova is laying 4 1/2 points here on the road. I'll take Providence with their perfect home record getting points. Play Providence.

The Dallas Mavericks are 33-24 S/U and 30-26-1 ATS on the season. They had their four game win streak snapped last game at home vs the LA Clippers, 97-99, as a 6.5-point favorite. The Mavs are 13-13 S/U and 14-12 ATS on the road this year. Miami is 37-20 S/U and 33-22-2 ATS. The Heat have won five straight games after their win over Brooklyn on Saturday, 115-111, but they failed to cover the 11.5-point spread. Still, they are 4-1 ATS their last five games. The Heat are 4-1-1 ATS the last five vs the Mavericks in Miami. In addition, they are 9-3-1 ATS overall the last 13 meetings with Dallas. I'll take the Heat here on Tuesday.

SEC Action tonight has South Carolina taking on Ole Miss. Both teams are right around the middle of the conference standings, with South Carolina at 5-7 in the SEC and having a 14-10 overall record. Ole Miss actually comes in next to last in the SEC with a 3-9 mark and 12-13 overall record. South Carolina snapped a 3-game losing streak last time out at Georgia, 80-68, as a 2.5-point favorite. South Carolina has one of the better defenses in the country, ranked 35th overall. It's the offense that has had issues, ranked 13th in the conference. Good news for the Gamecocks is that they face a terrible Ole Miss team. Ole Miss is 12-13 and have lost three straight games. They have covered just four of their last 11 games. Ole Miss has the SEC's 12th ranked offense and 13th ranked defense. There isn't much good to find about this Ole Miss team. Yet, here they are laying points on Tuesday. That's too much for me to pass on, I'll take the points with South Carolina.

The Toronto Raptors having a fine season but finally had their winning streak snapped last game on Saturday by Denver, 109-110 as a 4.5-point favorite. That loss snapped a eight game win streak both S/U and ATS. They are now 31-24 S/U on the season and 31-23-1 vs the spread. The New Orleans Pelicans are not having a good season at just 22-34 overall and 28-28 ATS. The Pelicans have lost two straight games both S/U and ATS, including their last game at home to the Spurs, 114-124, as a 6-point favorite. The Pelicans also continue to play without forward Zion Williamson who is out indefinitely with a foot injury. Raptors just playing too good of late to pass on here tonight. Take Toronto.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds bounced back after their loss last Monday to Montana with a win on Saturday at Sacramento State, 83-57, as a 7.5-point favorite. That makes the Birds 5-1 S/U and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games. Southern Utah will have revenge on their minds here tonight, having lost at home to Northern Colorado back on Jan 1st, 81-91. This is a good So Utah team, ranking 2nd in the conference in offense and 4th in defense. Hard to find any stat that this team hasn't done well at on either side of the ball. Northern Colorado Bears are 13-11 after having won three straight games to get above the .500 mark. The Bears are coming off a win at Sacramento State, 61-79, as a 6-point favorite. No Colorado has the conference's top ranked offense but only the 7th ranked defense. They allow a 10th ranked 3-point percentage on defense at 38.9%. With revenge and an overall better team, I'll take the visitors here tonight. Play Southern Utah.

Northern Iowa Panthers look to extend their win streak to six games here today at Loyola Chicago. The Panthers are coming off a win over Southern Illinois, 53-44, as a 6.5-point favorite. They have also covered their last four games. The Panthers are a very well balanced team, 2nd in offense and third in defense in the conference. They have the best free throw shooting team in the conference and 2nd best 2-point shooting team. The defense is also solid, at the top of the conference in many categories. Loyola is 18-5 S/U and 8-11-3 ATS on the season. While this team wins games, they have some trouble covering them. They are just 1-4-2 ATS their last seven games and 3-6-3 ATS their last 12 games. Like NIU, they are ranked near the top of the conference in most offensive and defensive categories. This looks to match two very good teams against each other, but NIU does a way better job covering spreads. I'll take the visitors in this one. Play Northern Iowa.

The Denver Nuggets look to rebound from their loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Nuggets led a lot of that game only to fall behind and push or lose to the spread late in a 102-108 loss as a 6-point dog. Now the Nuggets have to turn around and play the second of a back-to-back set here tonight at Toronto. They haven't done well in this spot, going 1-5-1 ATS the last seven times they have had not rest. Meanwhile, Toronto has covered 10 of their last 12 home games as a favorite. They are also 15-3 ATS their last 18 games at home and 13-3 ATS with 1-day rest. The Raptors have been hot too, winning their last eight games in a row both S/U and ATS. The one issue they face is that they could be without PG Fred VanVleet tonight as he is questionable with a groin injury. Either way, I like them tonight against a tired Denver team. Play Toronto.

 Hofstra looks to extend their three game win streak here tonight at Delware. The Hofstra Pride are 16-9 Overall on the season and 13-10 ATS. Hofstra is 1-4 ATS in their last five games. Hofstra has the 6th rated offense and 4th rated defense in the conference. The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens are 16-8 S/U and 10-13 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win over Northeastern, 74-61, as a 5.5-point favorite. Delaware has the top rated offense in the conference. They also have the top 2-point shooting team with a 57.7% and 4th ranked 3-point team with a 37.1% mark. I'm looking for Delaware to use that top offense here today and take this game with the cover.

Northern Cal battle here has San Francisco taking on their neighbors, Santa Clara. The SF Dons are 20-6 S/U but just 8-15-2 ATS on the season. The Dons are coming off a win over Pepperdine, 105-61 as a 19-point favorite. That was just their fourth cover in their last 12 spread games. The Santa Clara Broncos are 17-9 overall and 13-9-3 ATS on the season. The Broncos have won four straight games and six of their last seven. They have also covered six straight games. They are coming off the upset win over St Mary's, 77-72 as a 3.0-point dog. The Santa Clara team is well balanced with the 4th ranked defense and 5th ranked offense in the conference. Santa Clara is a 1-point dog here tonight so really just have to pick the winner. I like the hosts here today. Play Santa Clara.

Road Warrior Game of the Week:  The Fordham Rams don't have a lot to be happy about this year with a 9-12 record. They are coming off a pair of losses, including last game at St Bonaventure, 51-76 as a 12.5-point dog. The Rams have covered two of their last three games and four of their last six games.This is a decent defensive team, ranking 79 overall in the nation and 5th in conference. The Duquesne Dukes are just 6-15 overall on the season and 7-14 ATS. Duquesne has lost eight straight games and covered just one of those. The Dukes are near the bottom of the conference in both offense and defense. They have a league worst 45% field goal percentage. They allow the most 3-point field goals in the conference also, 41.8%. Two teams that are not good, but Fordham has a decent defense and that will be the difference here today. Play Fordham.

Big 10 action has Rutgers taking on Wisconsin from Madison. Wisconsin leads the Big 10 with a 10-3 conference mark while Rutgers comes in at 6th with a 8-5 mark. Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 14-9 S/U and have won two straight and three of their last four games. They have also covered three straight games. The Knights are coming off a win over Ohio State, 66-64 as a 3-point dog. The Rutgers offense isn't the best, 10th in Big 10, but the defense has been excellent ranked 3rd overall in the Big 10. Wisconsin is 19-4 overall and is coming off a pair of wins including last game at Michigan State, 70-62, as a 4-point dog. However, the Badgers are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games. Surprisingly, Rutgers has a better overall defense than this Wisconsin team that ranks 4th in the conference. They also rank 8th overall in the Big 10 in offense. Should be a good, low scoring game here tonight. I'll take the points with the dog in this one. Play Rutgers.

 Mountain West action here tonight has Fresno State Bulldogs taking on Colorado State Rams from Fort Collins, CO. Fresno is 5th in the conference with a 6-4 record and 18-7 overall mark. CSU is 3rd with a 8-3 conference mark and 18-3 overall record. Fresno is coming off a loss to Wyoming, 59-61, as a 4-point favorite. Fresno has the 2nd best offense and the 4th best defense in the Mountain West. They are either first or 2nd in the conference in 3-point field goals, free throw percentage and blocks. The defense is also good. The Rams have won two straight games after dropping two in a row. That includes a win last game at Nevada, 82-72, as a 6-point favorite. Despite being higher in the conference standings, CSU has a offense ranked 5th and a defense at 6th in the conference. The one area they are best in is Free throws where they hit 76.9%. Both teams are very good, but CSU laying 6-points seems a bit on the high side. I'll take the dog here tonight.

St Bonaventure Bonnies are 13-7 S/U and 6-13-1 ATS on the season. They snapped a 2-game losing streak last time out with a win over Fordham, 76-51, as a 12.5-point favorite. Still, that makes them just 1-4 ATS in their last five games. The Bonnies have a decent offense, ranked 5th in the conference though the defense comes in 7th overall. The St Louis Billikens are 17-6 S/U and have won six straight games and covered five of those. They are also 11-3 S/U and 9-4 ATS overall at home this season. The Billikens have the 2nd ranked offense in the conference and the 3rd ranked defense. They are 2nd in the conference in Free Throw percentage (78.6) and 1st in offensive rebounds. The defense has the top 2-point defensive unit, holding opponents to just 42.1% on the season. This Billikens team is very well balanced and I'll lay the price tonight with them.

It's West vs East tonight as the Denver Nuggets hit the road for a East Coast two-game swing starting tonight in Boston. Always seems tougher on the West teams going East as we have tonight. Denver is 30-24 overall and 23-30-1 ATS on the season. They have won two straight games after dropping the previous three. Denver is just 9-19 ATS in their last 28 road games vs a team with a winning home record. The Boston Celtics look to extend their win streak to seven games tonight. They have won six straight and eight of their last nine games. They have also covered six of their last nine games. Boston is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a favorite. They are also 13-5-1 ATS the last 19 meetings with the Nuggets in Boston. I'll lay the points here tonight with Boston.

The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are just 8-16 overall on the season and also have a 10-12 spread mark. They are 2-9 S/U on the road but actually have a winning 6-5 road spread mark. The offense ranks 7th in the conference, but the defense is a bit better at 4th in conference. SIU Edwardsville Cougars are just 6-17 overall and 9-12-1 vs the spread. The Hawks have lost nine straight games and are just 1-7-1 ATS their last nine games. The offense is bad, 318th overall in the country and 8th in the conference. The defense also ranks 8th in the conference. Basically just have to pick the S/U winner here today and for me that's Tennessee Martin.

Fla International Golden Panthers look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight at Marshall. The Panthers are 13-11 overall and 9-13 ATS on the season. Marshall is having a bad season with a 8-15 overall record. The Thundering Herd aren't doing any better vs the spread with a 4-17 ATS mark. Marshall is just 1-12 S/U and ATS their last 13 games. Marshall has the 12th ranked offense in the conference and the 13th ranked defense. That could get even worse today as Marshall could be without a key player, as Taevion Kinsey is questionable with a foot injury. Kinsey is their starting guard and averages 20.2 ppg this season. Take Florida International.

Missouri Valley Conference action has Loyola Chicago taking on Bradley tonight. Loyola is 18-4 and in 1st place in the conference with a 9-2 conference record. The Ramblers have won two straight games and four of their last five. However, they are just 1-3-2 ATS in their last six games. Bradley is fifth in the conference with a 7-5 mark and 13-11 overall record. The Braves are coming off a win at Evansville, 76-41 as a 8-point favorite. That make the Braves 5-1 S/U and ATS in their last six games. The Braves have also been a very good home club, posting a 8-2 S/U and 6-3 ATS mark. The Braves are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games. The Braves have the conferences second ranked defense and are 2nd in 3-point FG% at 31.3%. They are also 2nd in 2-point defensive percentage. The Braves getting 4.5-points here tonight. They will need that very good defense to keep this one close. Play Bradley.

American Athletic Association action tonight has Tulane taking on Memphis. Tulane is 3rd in the conference with a 7-4 record and 10-10 overall mark. Memphis comes in 5th with a 6-5 conference mark and overall record of 12-8. The Tulane Green Wave are coming off a win over East Carolina 86-66 as a 8-point favorite. That makes them 7-4 S/U in their last 11 games. They have covered five straight and nine of their last 11 games. Tulane has the top offense in the AAC, top ranked 3-point shooting team (37.7%) and 2nd ranked free throw shooting team (77.6%). This team also takes care of the ball as they lead the conference in fewest turnovers and are 2nd in take aways. The Memphis Tigers look to extend their win streak to four games here tonight. They have also covered their last two games, but are only 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games. Memphis laying 10-points here tonight seems way too much to such a good offensive team as Tulane. I don't see how the Tigers can cover such a big number. Play Tulane.

Missouri State Bears look to get back in the win column tonight as they are coming off a loss at home to Loyola-Illinois, 62-71, as a 2-point dog. The Bears are 9-3 S/U their last 12 games and 6-5 ATS their last 11 games. The Bears have done well on the road posting a 6-3 mark both S/U and vs the spread. Missouri State has the best offense in the conference, the 3rd best fg% at 55.2% and the 3rd best Free Throws at 78%. The Drake Bulldogs are 17-7 S/U and 6-15 ATS on the season. The Dogs are coming off a loss both S/U and ATS at home to Northern Iowa, 69-74, as a 4-point favorite. That loss snapped a four game win streak. They are also 3-6 ATS their last nine games. Mo State getting 3-points here tonight. I look for them to win this game outright so I'll take the points.

American Athletic Conference matchup here today as the Houston Cougars take on the SMU Mustangs. The Cougars are having a fine season with a 20-2 S/U record and 14-8 ATS mark. They are coming off a win and cover at Cincinnati, 80-58, as a 6.5-point favorite. Statistically this Houston team is very good on both sides of the ball. If there is a knock against them it's their 3-point shooting, where they are just 31.5%, which is 9th in the conference. SMU also having a nice season at 16-5 S/U and 10-11 ATS. The Mustangs are coming off a loss at Wichita State, 57-72 as a 1.5-point dog. That loss snapped a five game win streak and 13-1 run for SMU. This team is a perfect 11-0 S/U at home this year and here they are at home getting 7-points. I'll take the SMU club on their home court tonight.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 16-7 S/U and 12-9 ATS on the season. The Grizzlies look to snap a 2-game losing streak here tonight at Youngstown State. Oakland has also failed to cover five straight spread games as they are coming off a loss at Wright State, 64-75 as a 2-point dog. Youngstown State Penguins are 14-10 S/U and 11-11 ATS on the season. They have won four straight games and covered three of those, including last time out at Illinois Chicago, 66-64 as a 2.5-point dog. The Penguins have the 4th best offense in the conference and third best 3-point shooting team (34.9%). The defense isn't great, but it's not terrible either. Getting some points here at home with YS is worth the shot. Play Youngstown State.

Later action on the college hard court has Utah State taking on Wyoming in Mountain West action. The Utah State Aggies are 15-9 S/U and 13-10 ATS on the season. The Aggies have won five straight games, including last time out vs UNLV, 90-75 as a 9-point favorite. They have also covered four of their last five games. Utah State is one of the best offenses in the country, ranked 29th in efficiency. They are 3rd in that category in the Mountain West. They have the best 2-point FG% in the conference with a 59.2% mark. The defense is just as good, ranked 3rd in conference play. Wyoming having an excellent season with a 19-3 S/U mark and 13-6-2 spread record. The Cowboys have won four straight games and 10 of their last 11. The offense is ranked 1st in the Mountain West overall and top two or three in field goal percentages from two and three points. If this team has any issues is on defense, where they are 7th overall. The Cowboys not as well balanced as the Aggies. Should be a close, hard fought game tonight but I'll take Utah State to come out on top.

The Missouri Tigers not having the kind of season they would have hoped for with just a 9-13 S/U record and 11-10 ATS mark. They are coming off a road win at Texas A&M, 70-66, as a 10-point dog. That made two straight covers and a 6-1 ATS mark their last seven games. The Vanderbilt Commodores are 12-10 S/U and 11-11 ATS on the season. Vandy is coming off a win over LSU, 75-66, as a 3-point dog. They have also covered two straight games. January wasn't very good for Vandy as they were 3-5 S/U and 2-6 ATS in the month. This Vandy team is not very good on offense, evidence by their 11th ranking overall in the conference. Their 2-point FG% is only 48.5% (10th) and they hit only 63.8% of their free throws (13th). Laying points with a poor free throw team can be disaster down the stretch. I'll take this Missouri team here on Tuesday.

The LA Clippers continue to play without their two big stars as F Paul George (elbow) and F Kawhi Leonard (knee) are both out indefinitely. The Clippers look to get back to the .500 mark tonight as they play at Memphis. The Clippers are 27-28 S/U and 24-30-1 ATS. They are coming off a loss at home to Milwaukee, 113-137, as a 4-point dog. They have also lost three straight games vs the spread. The Grizzlies continue to be one of the best in the NBA with their 37-18 S/U and 36-19 ATS record. The Grizzlies have won and covered two straight games, including their lat game at Orlando, 135-115, as a 8.5-point favorite. The Grizzlies have also covered five of their last six games overall. The Grizzlies should have little troubles here on Tuesday night. Play Memphis.

SEC action tonight has Kentucky traveling to South Carolina to take on the Gamecocks. The Wildcats are 19-4 S/U and 11-12 ATS on the year. They have won four straight games including last time out at Alabama, 66-55 as a 1-point dog. They haven't covered very well of late though, going just 2-4 ATS their last six and 4-6 ATS their last 10 games. Kentucky has the fifth best offense in the country and 11th best defense. They are 2nd in both categories in conference play. They have the best FG% (52.1%) and best 3-point FG% (37.5%). South Carolina is 13-9 overall on the season and 10-11 ATS. They have lost two straight game both S/U and ATS including last game vs Tennessee, 57-81 as a 7.5-point dog. The Gamecocks are 9-3 S/U and 6-5 ATS at home. USC getting double digits at home here tonight. Kentucky should win fairly easily here tonight, but I believe this is just a bit too many point for them to cover on the road. I'll take the home dog.

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 16-7 S/U and 15-8 ATS on the season. The Eagles have been a bettors delight of late, covering nine straight games. They are also 8-1 S/U during that time. The Eagles have the third best offense in the conference and the best defense. They are holding opponents to just 29.6% from three-point land (best in conference) and 43.9% from two-pointers (4th best). This is a very well balanced Marquette team. The Connecticut Huskies are 15-6 overall on the season and look to snap a 2-game losing streak both S/U and ATS here tonight. They are coming off a loss at Villanova, 74-85 as a 4-point dog. The Huskies have the 2nd best offense in the conference and 5th best defense. I see these two teams as very evenly matched and not U Conn a 6-point better team as the line hovers at now. Play Marquette.

The Toronto Raptors are 28-23 S/U and 28-22-1 ATS on the season. They have won five straight games both S/U and ATS after their win at home over Atlanta, 125-114, as a 3-point favorite. They are also coming off a home win over Charlotte on Jan 25th, 125-113 as 2.5-point favorite. Charlotte looks to get back in the win column tonight after losing four straight games, including Saturday's game at home to Miami, 86-104 as a 3-point dog. Charlotte also has 28 wins on the season but 26 losses. They are 15-9 vs the number on their home court. Charlotte has done well in this series, going 5-1 ATS the last five meetings with the Raptors. Moreover, they are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 meetings in Charlotte. I'll take the Hornets here tonight.