3* Creighton+ over Michigan

Not a Best Bet because the Blue Jay's  have two important players saddled with injuries, but still a live dog and we're excited about accruing a little extra juice this morning.  New coach McDermott for Creighton has some key angles going with a unit that loves the three ball and will play defense on this special stage (at UM).  Juan Howard just celebrated last week with his former UM team mates in the stands and now has the run and gun formula set up with the current roster.  Important note the faster pace should really help the Blue Jay's and their respected perimeter game from three.  And, I believe it the main reason for the current Vegas Line which from the power standpoint would've equated to -9+ points.  So, we'll enter here with a appreciation basis until Creighton and Michigan illustrate their consistent sets.  Against the spread the Blue Jay's show 13-3 ATS vs. the Big-10 and 4-1 ATS going against a .600+ club.  Home standing Michigan is just 2-6 ATS L8 against non-conference foes, TAKE THE POINTS!  Good Luck. 

4* MICHIGAN STATE over Texas Tech

FINAL FOUR KEY ANGLE...BDS

4* Auburn+ over Virginia

NCAA FINAL FOUR ANGLE...BDS

4* South Florida+ over DePaul

CBB Tourney Action...BDS

4* TCU over Texas

In this series the Frogs have won 5 of 6 SU and ATS.  On neutral sites they are 17-7 ATS, while Texas is 1-5 ATS.  Statistically on neutral boards we find TCU 79.5/65.3 with the Longhorns 72.5/75.8, and obvious edge for the Frogs.  A problem will show here for Texas as last month 6'11'' Jaxson Hayes (10.0) went down with an injury.  Take the Horned Frogs tonight to cover the number.  Good Luck.

4* Kentucky over Auburn

NCAA TOURNEY BEST BET...BDS

4* Purdue+ over Virginia

NCAA TOURNEY KEY ANGLE...BDS

4* Texas Tech+ over Gonzaga

NCAA Tourney Saturday Edition...BDS

4 UNC overs Auburn

NCAA Tourney Best

BDS

4* CS Bakersfield+ over Green Bay

CIT GAME WINNER...BDS

4* TEXAS TECH+ over Michigan

NCAA Massive Move...BDS

4* FLORIDA STATE+ over Gonzaga

NCAA BARN BURNER...BDS

4* Creighton+ over TCU

CBB Tourney Upset...BDs

4* Florida International+ over Green Bay

CIT Best Bet Angle...BDS

3* Longwood+ over DePaul

CBI Tourney Angle...BDS

4* Oregon over UC-Irvine

CBB BEST BET ANGLE...BDS

4* DUKE over Central Florida

COLLEGE TOURNEY POWER ANGLE

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3* North Carolina over Washington

CBB NCAA Appreciation Angle...BDS

4* Villanova+ over Purdue

CBB NCAA POWER ANGLE

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Already cashed 4* Maryland and 3* Lipscomb = 2-0, 82-60 CBB Run

5* Murray State+ over Florida State

NCAA Tourney Best Bet Angle...BDS

3* Lipscomb over UNC-Greensboro

CBB TOURNEY APPRECIATION...BDS

4* Maryland+ over LSU

CBB Elite Power Angle...BDS

LSU (27-6) won last time out against, but hurt us in the bank as the Eli grabbed the cash.  However, we doubt they progress out of this round against the more physical Terps who show with the more effective defense.  This is critical since the Tigers have a tendency to shoot at the blink of the eye, without considering floor balance.  And they are 1-3-1 ATS L4 at neutral sites, 0-2 ATS the last two games chalked versus Yale and Auburn.  The ascending Terps (23-10) show 7-3 ATS against the SEC and 33-16-4 ATS on Saturday.  Not to mention a 9-2 ATS record after an ATS loss.  In closing, Maryland is 4-2 SU versus Big-10 teams over the last three weeks who are still in the tourney. So we feel they are right there with teams like Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Michigan State.  GL.

5* Ohio State+ over Iowa State

CBB NCAA TOURNEY PLAY OF THE DAY

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4* CENTRAL FLORIDA over VCU

CBB TOURNEY SHOCKER...BDS

+49 GAME RUN CBB & NBA SELEECTIONS

3* Memphis+ over Creighton

CBB Tourney Appreciation Angle...BDS

4* Washington+ over Utah State

CBB NCAA POWER ANGLE...BDS

4* Tennessee over Colgate

CBB TOURNEY BLOWOUT ALERT

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Normally, as you know we don't like laying doubles+ in college basketball.  However, the Vols should be in a pissed off state of mind after faltering in the SEC Championship, a game that the public thought belonged to the Vols.  So, we fully expect a charged up unit this afternoon.  We understand Colgate has some talent, but they lack the physicality of Tennessee. GL.

4* CAL-IRVINE over Kansas State

CBB TOURNEY REVERSE ANGLE

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4* Montana+ over Michigan

CBB TOURNEY VALUE-ADDED MOVE

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3* Bradley+ over Michigan State

NCAA VALUED APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

NOTE:

TWO OR THREE CBB UPDATES TODAY

4* Vermont+ over Florida State

CBB NCAA REVERSE ANGLE...BDS

NOTE:

WE WILL HAVE 2 COLLEGE TOURNEY UPDATES AND MAYBE MORE...

4* LSU over Yale

NCAA BLOWOUT ALERT...BDS

5* Texas Southern over New Orleans

CIT TOURNEY BEST BET...BDS

5* UAB+ over Brown

CBI OPENING BEST BET

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4* Temple +3-1/2 over Belmont

NCAA Tournament Edge Tuesday

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4* Greensboro over Campbell

CBB NCAA TOURNEY TUESDAY...BDS

3* ST. BONNIES over STL

CBB EASTERN EDGE...BDS

4* Tennessee over Auburn

SEC TOURNAMENT WINNER...BDS

5* PRINCETON+ over Yale

CBB Ivy League Tourney 

Game of the Week...BDS

4* Auburn over Florida

CBB SEC Tourney Angle...BDS

The Tigers brook the Gators jinx this season and show off the SC win.  Florida upset a distracted LSU unit to advance.  We're going with the hot unit and the Tigers to continue their march in the SEC Tournament by 7.  Good Luck.

3* Maryland-Baltimore County+ over Vermont

CBB Eastern Edge Earliest Start...BDS

3* Villanova over Xavier

CBB Tourney Appreciation Angle

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5* South Carolina+ over Auburn

SEC Tournament Shocker...BDS

4* St. Bonaventure over George Mason

CBB EASTERN EDGE KEY RELEASE...BDS

4* TEXAS A&M+ over Mississippi State

SEC TOURNAMENT EDGE...BDS

5* Indiana over Ohio State

BIG-10 TOURNEY GAME OF THE WEEK

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NOTE:

9-2 ATS RUN L11 BIG-10 CONFERENCE

4* Norfolk State -8-1/2 over South Carolina State

CBB MEAC POWER ANGLE...BDS

4* LAMAR over Houston Baptist

CBB LATE MONEY MOVE...BDS

5* CALIFORNIA over Colorado

PAC-12 TOURNEY GAME OF THE WEEK

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72-59 CBB SIDE STREAK

4* COLORADO STATE+ over Boise State

CBB TOURNEY UPSET ALERT...BDS

4* CSS -1-1/2 over No. Arizona

CBB Early Tourney Action...BDS

3* Georgia Tech+ over Notre Dame

Hard pressed not to ignore NDs 7 game losing streak, not a good sign entering tourney action.  Tech has won BB games, including a shocking 63-61 game over NCS last time out.  ND is 13-18, 3-15 SU in conference.  NCS shows 14-17, 6-12 SU in the ACC.  From the spread perspective can't help to respect Techs 11-1-1 ATS mark against the Irish, while the underdog has cashed at a 10-2-1 ATS in the series.  TAKE ANY POINTS.

4* Hofstra over Delaware

We used 10* James Madison+ over the Pride yesterday grabbing the cash for our clients over Hofstra.  Delaware (17-15) came up strong and pulled an outstanding upset of William & Mary.  And, they did damage on the perimeter where Mary seemed reluctant to defend effectively.  However, we know 26-6 Hofstra is crafty on the wings and the perimeter so they just may effect the Blue Hens approach.  In the last two meetings in the series, the Pride cashed by an average of 33.5 ppg.  Delaware despite winning and covering yesterday is just 2-9-1 ATS L12 and 2-9-1 ATS versus the CAA. Also, very glaring is their 0-5-1 ATS L6 against solid .600+ units. In closing remember Hofstra comes in 13-3-1 ATS against .500+ units.  Good Luck.

4* SIENA+ over Iona

CBB EASTERN EDGE...BDS

Realize Iona has won 8 straight defeating SPC 73-71 last time dominating the stat sheet for the most part.  The key were a 32-15 rebounding edge and the 15 turnovers by SPC, and Agee's 25 points.  Ironically, the last time the Saints played SPC they won 72-62, again the Peacocks hurt themselves with 13 turnovers.  Also, Siena shot 45.5% from three and connected on 81.8% of their foul shots.  Most likely the Saints will be out rebounded here, but Siena is a more disciplined unit. From the spread standpoint, Iona is 0-6 ATS on neutral boards and 2-7 ATS Sunday's.  Overall Siena has covered 4-of-5.  In the series the underdog is 11-1 ATS with the Saints covering 5-of-6.  TAKE THE POINTS.

4* Navy+ over Colgate

CBB Eastern Edge Solution...BDS

10* James Madison+ over Hofstra

CBB Colonial Athletic Game of the Year...BDS

5* Michigan+ over Michigan State

BIG-10 TEN GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

9-1 L10 IN THE BIG-10

5* RICE over Charlotte

COLLEGE GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

4* Long Island+ over St. Francis

Eastern Basketball Shocker...BDS

4* VCU over St. Joseph's 

The Hawks travel trying to break up the celebration for the Rams (24-6) on senior night, and of course winning the A-10.  Granted this could be somewhat of a slack off point for VCU (St. Joseph's) who is 13-17 SU on the season.  However, one note that should stir VCU is their January loss in OT at SJU 87-81.  The Hawks played smart basketball limiting their offense to just 8 turnovers.  They brought up 5 double-digit scores, but Olivia is out for the Hawks this time around.  Remember SJU is 2-10 SU away and 0-3 SU at VCU.  The surging Rams during their recent winning streak have allowed just 57.8 points on average and 39% shooting from the field.  By the way, what hurt the Rams in the Hawks road tilt was 20 turnovers, trying to rush their offense.  The home team is 6-2 SU in the series, while VCU is 9-2 ATS versus the A-10 (15-2 SU) and 9-2 ATS last eleven times out.  The Rams show 13-6-1 ATS after allowing less than 50 points in their last games.  The line movement since the opener is generated via the series technical numbers as the underdog is 9-0 ATS and SJU 8-1 ATS L9.  But, Martelli and company board 2-5 ATS last seven outside Philly. Go with the Rams tonight to capture revenge.  Good Luck.

4* SPC+ over Iona

Always playing last night winning in OT and have another conference game today, but that's what faces Peacocks who just won in over Marist.  Remember, though, Iona (14-15) is still not a winning team and they are laying points.  The chalk in the series is 4-6 ATS.   The last meeting saw Iona won by 16, so there is much revenge in this ticket.  Iona has covered 6 straight, but their 0-5 ATS on neutral sites, and 1-3 SU L4.  SPC comes in a PERFECT 5-0 ATS on neutral sites, and 4-0 ATS against losing teams.  There is no doubt the Gaels have the offensive edge, but their defense is horrid surrendering 77 points a game.  TAKE THE POINTS!

3* Brown +3-1/2 over Princeton

CBB Ivy League Early Appreciation Move...BDS

5* Maryland-Eastern Shore over Delaware State

CBB ADDED BEST BET CALL...BDS

4* SPC+ over Marist

FIRST ROUND TOURNAMENT

The two units have played twice this season with SPC (9-21) winning each 66-59 and 72-63.  In the series the Peacocks show 6-2 ATS, and overall 4-0 ATS on neutral floors.  Marist (12-18) comes in slumping going 0-4 SU & ATS against Rider, Fairfield, Siena and SPC.  They are a horrid 2-6 SU when booked as a chalk. Good Luck.

5* Presbyterian over Radford

BIG SOUTH OPENER..BDS

4* South Florida (803) over Tulane @ 8:00 Eastern

CBB SMASH MOUTH ANGLE...BDS

Tulane has suffered through a 4-24 season, including a current 18 losing streak.  The only have some respect to gain the rest of the season, and this is same season revenge 48-66 for the earlier loss to SFU.  The Bulls have dipped a bit of late losing to Houston, CFU and UConn.  So, the visitor will look to break that streak and is in good situation to do so against a home club that is 20-42-3 ATS in their friendly confines.  However, can't like SFU chances to win and cover, considering they cashed 5-of-7 in the series, while Tulane is 2-5 ATS in the AAC. Here the road unit has been money in the bank 7-2 ATS, therefore we are backing South Florida in this spot. Good Luck.

4* SEL -4-1/2 over New Orleans

A few weeks back New Orleans crushed their in-state rival at home 89-68.  It was one incredible night for the home squad shooting 60.4% from the field, 60% from three-ball land.  In addition bringing 20 assists to floor in an all out crush.  SEL shot 38.5% from the field, but just 19% from the arc and just 63.6% from the foul line.  And they only booked 9 assists?  However, in 4-of-5 games recently NO has 43%, 44.7% 38.6% and 41.2% reality has sure notched its ugly head.  So, at home SEL to rebound from that 21-point loss and cover.  Good Luck.

7:00 Eastern

4* George Washington (789) over Fordham

CBB A-10 Best Bet Angle…BDS

Realize GW cashed a 79-61 home win in game #1 of the series “79-61” and now they are the road dog? Fordham has lost 4 straight games and sit in the bottom of the A-10 (2-14).  Their backcourt tends to fall off in critical situations, especially since they have a frosh handling.  However, specifically in this series the Rams show 3-0-1 ATS with the chalk 11-5-1 ATS. This looks sweet with the GW defense suffering of late. The Colonials in recent spread action come in 10-3-1 ATS on Wednesday’s, while the Rams board 3-8-1 ATS on this day.  GW brings a solid 5-2-1 ATS mark against units with under a .400 mark, while Fordham is a horrid 0-4 ATS at home versus under .400 road clubs.  Overall, with the home floor this looks like a difficult situation for GW, but their shortcomings seem compensated in the inflated numbers, and that takes in their recent slump offensively of late.  So, take the valued number and the points with the visitor.  Good Luck.

7:00 Eastern

 4* LSU+ (787) over Florida

SEC Best Bet Angle…BDS

Hard to ignore the LSU 14-2 mark #1 in the SEC along with Tennessee, especially when you consider they lost in OT to Florida 61-55 at Baton Rouge. The Tigers have yet to lose on the SEC road this season. On the other hand, the Gators had run up a nice 5 game win streak before losing to Georgia in OT last time out. The Tigers put together a difficult road win at Alabama 74-69 hold the Tide to 37.5% shooting.  LSU is now 8-1 ATS on the road and 13-4-1 ATS challenging the SEC.  And although Florida is #16 nationally in defense (63.10), we can’t see the Gators with their 0-8 ATS mark getting by LSU who has revenge on it’s mind. Good Luck.

4* Alabama+ over Auburn

CBB Conference Best Bet...BDS

4* Michigan State over Nebraska

BIG-10 BEST BET (8-1)...BDS

3* EASTERN MICHIGAN over Ball State

CBB APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

5* Boston College+ (831) over Georgia Tech @ 6:00 Eastern

CBB EASTERN EDGE GAME OF THE WEEK…BDS

Alas, we dropped the proposed EASTERN EDGE GAME OF THE WEEK thoughts yesterday when some late information came into our desk.  So, we feel an even STRONGER unit is on-deck the BC (14-13) Eagles on the road with Georgia Tech (12-17).  Both units board off emotional battles, Tech being crushed by Virginia, while Boston College (without Tabbs 13.0) upset Louisville, as their defense has been improving.  In the series BC has won 4-of-6 SU, while going 3-0 ATS L3 when an underdog. Overall, the underdog shows 15-6-1 ATS of late. Remember, BC is on a 5-0 ATS run overall and 5-0 ATS against the ACC.  Also, the Eagles have a solid 7-2 ATS mark in Sunday games.  Tech has been suffering this season because of their offensive inability to put together scoring runs when needed, their just not solid shooting the ball in crunch time.  Georgia Tech comes in 2-5 ATS in the ACC and 1-4 ATS L5 against winning clubs.  Good Luck.

4* Fairfield+ over St. Peter's

CBB MAAC BEST BET...BDS

The Stags come in a staggering 9-20 SU on the season, 6-11 in conference play.  The Peacocks bring an 8-21 SU record, 5-12 in the MAAC.  Fairfield at home shows off a 59-44 win over struggling Marist, while SPC at home was crushed by the "Q" Friday 77-60.  Would normally look at the Peacocks but, they are favored and they already lost to the Stags on the road (January) 60-57.  If the Stags foster a similar defense here, they will win and cover.  Granted lately, the ATS series has been 6-2 favoring SPC.  However, they bring a 2-6-1 ATS mark in conference, while suffering at home lately with a 1-4-1 ATS record.  Since SPC is 1-5 ATS off a SU loss and the Stags a solid 5-1-2 ATS mark in Sunday editions, TAKE THE POINTS.  Good Luck.

5* Rutgers+ over Iowa

BIG-10 GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

Not afraid to buck the Hawkeyes at home, especially since HC McCaffrey is serving the first game of a two game suspension.  Granted Iowa (21-7) has won 6 of 7 SU in the series, we like the way the Scarlet Knights have improved of late.  They just defeated Minnesota, and in game #1 of this series Iowa beat them in New Jersey with a buzzer job, so Rutgers will confident tonight.  In the technical series, the underdog has covered 5 straight with Rutgers covering 4-of-5 the last five.  Also, the Knights have cashed 5 straight Big-10 games.  With Iowa 0-5 ATS L5 conference games, take the points and Rutgers.  Good Luck.

5* Mississippi State+ over Auburn

SEC GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

Also, below we will pass on our call in the Kentucky and Tennessee game as a freebie.  Here this is going to be a high flying act with both clubs needing to win.  In the early test this season State won at home over Auburn.  And, we know the Tigers have a history of pulling surprises at home, but they show today as a -5-5-1/2 point chalk.  That maybe a little too much wood to smoke for the betting public.  Remember, MSU has some real quality wins in 4th place SEC behind the big three. Auburn struggling for quality spot in the SEC tournament.  The Tigers, though, are 0-5 SU against quality SEC types Kentucky, Tennessee, LSU, Ole Miss and Miss. State.  With State overall having more fire power, and Auburn 0-4 ATS at home versus a winning team, the play is MSU.  Good Luck.

FREE SELECTION:  Kentucky over Tennessee ATS

3* SFA over Sacred Heart

CBB ADDED ANGLE...BDS

4* SOUTH CAROLINA+ over Missouri

CBB False Favorite Play of the Day...BDS

The Gamecocks are the more efficient offensive team at this time of the year as the Tigers are struggling lately scoring points?  Although Missouri is at home can't help but note they come in with a horrid 1-7 ATS record after scoring less than 50 points in their last game.  On the other hand, the Gamecocks have been consistent money for their backs with a 16-6-1 ATS mark in the SEC.  For our false favored play SC with the points.  Good Luck.

3* UT ARLINGTON over Troy State

CBB SUN BELT APPRECIATION...BDS

We have eked out a 3* move here in a very competitive game for sure.  However, this overall situation reminds me of our Northeastern on Thursday night, including numbers.  First off, despite Troy being at home they slipped since Varnado has been.  In fact, they 0-4 L4 SU in the Sun Belt, and 1-8 L9.  Arlington wrestling to stay at the top has some match-up issues for the home squad. Although the line has been bet up this morning, we like the visitor who has strong psychology going into action.  Good Luck.

4* LSU over Alabama

CBB Power Angle...BDS

The Tide have played well recently, but that doesn't project out the aforementioned giving too much credit for the home floor.  LSU is in the running for the #4 seed in the NCAA and have a super chance of winning the SEC overall.  Saturday, their super guard Waters returns to the lineup accruing more depth for the back court.  The Tigers have been a super offensive team all year, but can go lax on the defensive end when they accumulate a substantial lead.  On the other hand, Alabama lacks the quality offense of the Tigers, but they can play a position game with stifling defense as the starter.  With such a short price, the play is LSU.  Good Luck.

NOTE:

WE WILL RETURN LATER WITH THE 5* SEC AND BIG-10 GAMES OF THE WEEK

4* NC State+ over Florida State

CBB SHOCKER ALERT...BDS

This may look impossible when you check out their stand alone ACC records this season, while most eyes and minds are still suffering after the Virginia Tech debacle and don't expect much from the Pack.  Granted the Sems are a bigger and deeper unit, but NCS defeated them by 20 last season.  So, we're not only intuiting that an ATS win is on-deck for the underdog, but a SU win would be no surprise.  Good Luck.

4* Monmouth+ over Manhattan

CBB EASTERN EDGE FRIDAY ALERT...BDS

4* Minnesota over Northwestern

BIG-10 RED HOT SPECIAL...BDS

Despite losing in the conference last time out with "Minnesota" over Rutgers, we are going back to the Golden Gophers who have matchup advantages tonight at Northwestern.  With the 'Cats on an extended a stressful losing streak, take the points.  Good Luck.

4* Northeastern over Delaware

CBB Conference Best Bet...BDS

Despite being without Anderson and Occeus in the lineup, the Huskies should win and cover this must win situation.  First off, NE is gunning for first place in the CAA, and just as critical is the revenge motive after losing 82-20 to Delaware earlier this season.  The Huskies have the overall offensive edge, while defensively they are #1 in the conference 3-ball defending.  This will clearly add to the point-differential with NE shooting over 38% from three land.  The Hens have been roughed up of late going 1-7-1 ATS L9 on the floor and 0-3-1 ATS in this gym.  Consistent Northeastern comes in with a consistent 10-4 ATS mark L14 on record.  Good Luck.

4* Vanderbilt+ over Florida

SEC POWER ANGLE...BDS

5* LEHIGH+ over American

CBB Eastern Edge...BDS

5* HOLY CROSS+ over Colgate

CBB DIME DROPPER...BDS

4* San Jose State+ over New Mexico

CBB Letdown Theory Applied...BDS

4* JACKSONVILLE over North Alabama

CBB KEY CBB BACKSTREET BRAWL...BDS

4* MISSOURI+ over Mississippi State

SEC POWER ANGLE...BDS

4* Minnesota+ over Rutgers

CBB RED HOT BIG-10 BEST BET

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6-0 L6 IN THE BIG-10