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4* (781) Georgetown+ over Xavier

College Big East Best Bet Angle…BDS

Both clubs struggling of late losing last time out against Marquette, the Hoyas (12-7) fell 84-80 with the Muskies (12-6) feeling more pain in a 77-65 defeat.  In Georgetown’s prior outing, they showed much better than Xavier via 83-80 win over Creighton.  The Hoyas strength is offensively (79.1), while the Muskies have a more effective defense (67.1).  We look at the slumping Xavier unit who has been dropping cash lately with an 0-4-1 ATS L5 mark, and 0-3-1 ATS L4 at home, while Georgetown comes in 3-8 ATS L11 in the series most recently.  We still prefer the Hoyas who seem more aggressive of late.  Good Luck.

5* Baylor over Oklahoma

BIG-12 GAME OF THE WEEK

BDS

10* ULL+ over Arkansas State

CBB TOP PLAY ALERT...BDS

3* MORGAN STATE+ over LaSalle

The Explorers come in off an emotional in a Philly game against local unit Drexel 71-63.  So, we might see a letdown here (despite being at home) with three under valued teams on the schedule before they play feisty Dayton.  Take the points with MSU.  Good Luck.

3* Fordham -4-1/2 over Manhattan

Rough number to lay in this New York where close games are not the exception.  Already the line has dropped about 1-1/2 points.  Fordham owns conference strength vs. MAAC.  The Rams three solid players that can carry them in close.  Also, they are 4-0 SU this season when pulling down 11 offensive rebounds, 0-2 when they don't.  Fordham's defense is ranked #12 this season and should be able to limit the Jaspers to under 60 points, and bring an edge in SOS.  With the home team 5-0 ATS in the series, we approve the Rams as a play.

4* St. Joe over Layatte

Hawks show at home with a 2-6 SU mark, but they have played a really strong schedule.  In fact, we feel the loss to SFA was a downer because SJU was fatigue after their three straight tournament losses at a neutral site.  Well the Hawks should respond mightily this evening with their best game of the year after so much negative press.  Lafayette (4-2) has looked good early on with a 3-0 SU record (3-0 ATS) against Ivy League teams.  However, they are 1-3-1 ATS L5 against non-conference units.  Strength of schedule is a key with SJU (#65) having a solid edge over Lafayette (#237) this season.  Technically, we can't help but notice the Hawks come in a MONSTER 21-5 ATS at home when coming off a double-digit loss.  Good Luck.