03-19-21 |
Wisconsin v. North Carolina -1.5 | | 85-62 |
Loss | -108 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
The experience of Wisconsin is a key attribute to a tournament team’s success. The Badgers boast four senior starters and senior Micah Potter off the bench. Yet, the Badgers have not been able to shake the inability to finish off games, with a string of close losses. Look for Tar Heels starting freshman guards in Caleb Love and Kerwin Walton to rise to the challenge. Play North Carolina. |
03-18-21 |
UCLA +2.5 v. Michigan State | | 86-80 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
A great play-in game exists Thursday between UCLA and Michigan State. The Bruins come into the tournament on a four game losing streak, but have the intangibles to give Michigan State trouble. Expect Mick Cronin to have his team fully engaged as questions get raised on if Michigan State should have been a participant. Play UCLA. |
03-18-21 |
SMU +1 v. Boise State | | 84-85 |
Push | 0 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
The SMU Mustangs never got traction in-conference because of ten games being cancelled. As a result they played just sixteen games total. In fact, they have played just one game over the last thirty eight days. Seek the value on the Mustangs led by Kendric Davis, and the experience of senior Ethan Chargois who scored sixteen points in a win over Boise State his freshman year. Play SMU. |
03-17-21 |
Western Kentucky v. St. Mary's -2 | | 69-67 |
Loss | -105 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
Expectations for post-season aspirations were preset for St. Mary’s. An up and down year meant the NIT was their likely destination. On the contrary, Western Kentucky was two minutes away from representing Conference USA as an at large seed, but surrendered a 48-41 lead to North Texas. Look for motivation to be on the side of St. Mary’s led by senior Tommy Kuhse. Play St. Mary’s. |
03-13-21 |
Oregon State v. Colorado -9 | | 70-68 |
Loss | -105 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Oregon State’s veteran senior backcourt tandem of Ethan Thompson and Zach Reichle have sprung the Beavers to the Pac-12 title game. They’ll face a Colorado Buffaloes team that has had two close calls against California and USC in the Pac-12 tournament. Expect the Buffaloes to raise their level of play and defeat Oregon State handily for the third time this season. Play Colorado. |
03-13-21 |
North Texas +1.5 v. Western Kentucky | | 61-57 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Tired legs were evident Friday for North Texas in their narrow victory over Louisiana Tech. Saturday the Mean Green will play their sixth game in eight days as they take on conference leader Western Kentucky. Expect North Texas to continue to play stingy defense and rely on timely baskets and get an at large March Madness bid. Play North Texas. |
03-11-21 |
Indiana +3 v. Rutgers | | 50-61 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 30 m | Show |
Mid-February Indiana looked like a team that had March Madness aspirations. Unfortunately a bad stretch resulted in the Hoosiers losing their final five games, which also correlated ATS. The grind of conference play wore them down, but they can play spoiler starting with today’s matchup against Rutgers. Look for the Hoosiers to play an inspired game and get their first cover in over three weeks. |
03-10-21 |
Charlotte +5 v. Texas-San Antonio | | 62-72 |
Loss | -107 | 5 h 35 m | Show |
UTSA turned around their season thanks to winning nine of their last eleven games. Wednesday, they’ll face a Charlotte team that has lost eight straight games and not won since the month of January. Yet, Charlotte’s guard heavy lineup matches up well with UT San Antonio. Grab the value here on the underdog in the first day of action for Conference USA’s tournament. |
03-10-21 |
Washington State v. Arizona State | | 59-64 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 6 m | Show |
Arizona State ended the regular season with one of the worst head scratching defeats. They fell at the hands of the Utah Utes 98 to 59. Several Covid pauses never allowed the roster to fully develop, along with injuries to star freshman Josh Christopher and Marcus Bagley. With limited depth look for ASU seniors Remy Martin and Alonzo Verge Jr. to carry the Sun Devils today against Washington State. Play ASU |
03-10-21 |
Marquette -3.5 v. Georgetown | | 49-68 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 5 m | Show |
Marquette goes into the Big East tournament having won four of their last five games. Wednesday they’ll face a Georgetown team that played Marquette tough in a 64-60 loss on January 2nd. In the performance the Golden Eagles erased a sixteen point halftime deficit. Expect those second half adjustments made by Coach Wojciechowski and a proper game plan to lead Marquette to a better all around performance today. Take Marquette. |
03-09-21 |
Cal Poly v. CS-Fullerton -5.5 | | 87-82 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 8 m | Show |
On a point spread line dip take Cal State Fullerton. They’ll face off in the first round of the Big West conference tournament agains Cal Poly. Over Cal Poly’s last six games they’ve went 5-1 ATS, but it does not take away from their overall record of 3-19. Expect a lethargic performance from Cal Poly and Cal State Fullerton to take advantage. Play Cal State Fullerton |
03-09-21 |
Miami-FL +3 v. Pittsburgh | | 79-73 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 31 m | Show |
The Miami Hurricanes have began adapting to their limited roster. They played competitively against Clemson and Virginia, and finally ended their losing streak by defeating Boston College. Expect another close game as the Hurricanes look for revenge against a Pittsburgh team that defeated them by fifteen earlier in the season. |
03-07-21 |
Appalachian State +5 v. Coastal Carolina | | 64-61 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 10 m | Show |
Appalachian State has had a mini spurt down the stretch of the season. This began by erasing a huge deficit in a comeback win over Georgia Southern last week. They used that to erase a deficit yesterday and defeat Texas State in overtime. Expect Appalachian state to carry their momentum over against Coastal Carolina as this is the first time they’ve faced each other this season. Play App State. |
03-06-21 |
Stephen F Austin v. Sam Houston State +1 | | 64-59 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 7 m | Show |
Sam Houston State’s one kryptonite this season has been the upper echelon of the Southland conference. In fact, their lone two conference losses have come against Abilene Christian and today’s opponent in Stephen F. Austin. Expect the Bearkats to go toe to toe with the Lumberjacks four starting seniors, and get a confidence boosting win heading into conference tournament play. |
03-06-21 |
Mercer +3.5 v. Wofford | | 62-61 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 37 m | Show |
Led by senior Storm Murphy the Wofford Terriers exceeded expectations with a 12-5 regular season in the Southern Conference. Saturday, they’ll take on a tough team in the Mercer Bears. The Bears are an up and coming team with several scorers that should give Wofford problems. Take the points here as the Bears aim to avoid a three-game season sweep from Wofford. |
03-06-21 |
UAB v. North Texas -4.5 | | 65-61 |
Loss | -103 | 1 h 1 m | Show |
The Mean Green will have a chance to avenge a Friday loss to UAB, 65-51. The loss was North Texas’s first double-digit loss against a non-power five school all season. Fifty-one points was twenty points below their season average. Expect a better all around effort as North Texas redeems themselves in a big way. Play North Texas. |
03-05-21 |
Valparaiso v. Missouri State -7 | | 55-66 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 0 m | Show |
Out in the Missouri Valley eyes have been on Drake and Loyola Chicago. A team that is more than fully capable of contending with both of those teams is Missouri State. Friday, the Bears will aim to complete a three-game season series sweep over Valparaiso. The prior two wins Missouri State won by double-digits. Expect a third win as the Bears have their eyes set on advancing and getting an automatic bid. |
03-05-21 |
Charlotte v. Marshall -12 | | 67-75 |
Loss | -102 | 3 h 59 m | Show |
The Thundering Herd have a dynamic back court with Andrew Taylor, and Taevion Kinsey that should be a supreme advantage over Charlotte. The 49ers at times have shown the ability to hang around with opponents but lack the fire power to play for forty minutes. Expect the Herd to resemble the team that won five of six conference games by double-digits in January to mid-February. Take the Herd. |
03-05-21 |
Boston College v. Miami-FL -3.5 | | 76-80 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 60 m | Show |
ACC conference play has been dreadful for both Miami and Boston College. Friday, expect a motivated Hurricanes team to aim to avenge a January 12th, 84-62 loss against Boston College. Additionally, senior day for starters Kameron McGusty, Nysier Brooks, and Elijah Olaniyi should boost the level of play for the Hurricanes. |
03-04-21 |
Texas +2.5 v. Oklahoma | | 69-65 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
A featured top twenty-five matchup exists Thursday between Texas and Oklahoma. The Longhorns are playing in their third straight road game, but matchup well against the Sooners. Expect their offense to pick up where it left off against Iowa State, as the Longhorns make a late season push up the polls. Grab Texas. |
03-04-21 |
Murray State -2.5 v. Jacksonville State | | 65-68 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 4 m | Show |
Conference struggles are not customary for Murray State. This year they were .500 in the Ohio Valley at 10-10, including two losses against Jacksonville State. Yet the pressure is now on the Gamecocks for a third win. Grab Murray State to get the win that matters most and advance in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. |
03-03-21 |
Wichita State v. Tulane +4.5 | | 78-70 |
Loss | -106 | 3 h 35 m | Show |
Amidst several postponements, Wichita State has endured for a five game winning streak. In their last outing they upset the Houston Cougars, and the win removed the interim label for Coach Isaac Brown. Look for a bit of rust today as Tulane looks to spoil the Shockers tournament aspirations. Play Tulane. |
03-02-21 |
Duke +2 v. Georgia Tech | | 77-81 |
Loss | -110 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Stakes are high today in the ACC between Duke and Georgia Tech. Both teams are on the back end of potential March Madness aspirations. On January 26th, during a 2-6 stretch of Duke’s season they mustered a 75-68 victory over Georgia Tech. Grab Duke to bounce back and continue their late tournament surge. |
03-02-21 |
Akron v. Buffalo -5.5 | | 78-80 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 21 m | Show |
The Buffalo Bulls are playing their best basketball of the season. They’ve won three consecutive games by double-digits. Expect their momentum to continue against an Akron Zips team that’s lost consecutively by double digits. Take the Bulls in an early MAC Tuesday game. |
02-27-21 |
NC-Greensboro v. East Tennessee State +1 | | 85-74 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
A program that has stepped backwards this season has been East Tennessee State. Their matchup today against UNC Greensboro was one of the former top matchups of the Southern Conference. Yet, East Tennessee State is in the midst of losing four of their past five. A positive is their games have remained competitive. Look for East Tennessee State to play tough as they close out the regular season strong. |
02-26-21 |
UL - Lafayette v. Arkansas-Little Rock -1.5 | | 66-61 |
Loss | -105 | 5 h 55 m | Show |
Friday, out in the Sun Belt Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to end a six-game losing streak. They’ll face a UL Lafayette team that is streaky offensively led by guard Cedric Russell. Yet, their bench has taken a hit as Devin Butts has seen his minutes reduced since returning from suspension. Grab UALR to gain the season-series edge 2-1 over Lafayette. |
02-26-21 |
Bowling Green +4 v. Akron | | 83-71 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 25 m | Show |
Bowling Green continues to show signs of the team preseason prognosticators predicted would finish near the top of the MAC. They’ve won three consecutive games and are coming off a big comeback win over Eastern Michigan. With confidence on their side look for the Falcons to sidestep their fourth straight road game, and gain another cover against Akron. |
02-25-21 |
Northwestern +5 v. Minnesota | | 67-59 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
The Northwestern Wildcats have one of the longest in-conference losing streaks at thirteen games. Thursday, they’ll face a Minnesota Gophers team that has free failed from the top twenty-five to the bottom of the standings in the Big Ten. This is an opportunity for the Wildcats effort to outdual an unmotivated Gophers. Grab Northwestern. |
02-24-21 |
Xavier v. Providence +1.5 | | 68-83 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
On January 10th, Xavier defeated Providence thanks to a last second three point shot, 74-73. The loss for the Friars spoiled a career-high seven made three pointers by guard David Duke. Xavier’s record may be 12-4 overall, but they are just 5-4 in the Big East. Take the Friars to avenge January’s loss. |
02-24-21 |
Sam Houston State v. Abilene Christian -8.5 | | 72-86 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
One of the best under the radar matchups today lies with Sam Houston State and Abilene Christian. As home underdogs back on January 20th, the Bearkats defeated the Wildcats, 64-57. It was a sloppy outing from Abilene Christian who shot below forty percent from the field, and fifty-eight percent from the free throw line. Expect a higher degree of efficiency from both ends of the floor as Abilene Christian regains the top spot in the Southland conference. |
02-24-21 |
Seton Hall -7.5 v. Butler | | 52-61 |
Loss | -101 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
The Butler Bulldogs appear to be a team worn down by Big East conference play as the season winds down. They’ve lost six of eight and have dropped their scoring output in each of their past four losses. Look for the Pirates to sweep the season series and topple the spread late at the free throw line. Play Seton Hall. |
02-23-21 |
Bowling Green -7 v. Eastern Michigan | | 82-69 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Bowling Green has bounced back with consecutive wins after losing the prior six. Tuesday, they’ll face an Eastern Michigan team that’s just 1-8 overall in-conference. Expect Bowling Green to continue their upward momentum and cash ATS in their third straight road game. |
02-23-21 |
Massachusetts v. Richmond -8.5 | | 65-79 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
The Richmond Spiders will host UMass in an Atlantic 10 Tuesday matchup. The Minutemen have not played in seventeen days due to Covid-19, while Richmond just played three days ago. Expect UMass to tire out late as Richmond does enough to push past the number in the final minutes. |