4* WOFFORD+ over Miss. State

CBB SEC SPECIAL BLOWOUT...BDS

3* WESTERN KENTUCKY+ OVER BELMONT

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE...BDS

3*  Central Michigan over UMKC

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE....BDS

4* SOUTH CAROLINA+ over Virginia

CBB SEC UPSET ALERT...BS

3* St. John's over St. Francis

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE...BDS

GOOD LUCK

3* Seton Hall over Sacred Heart

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE...BDS

GOOD LUCK

3* Marist over New Hampshire

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING CHOICE...BDS

LATE MONEY MOVE....BDS

4* UCONN over Drexel

CBB POWER ANGLE...BDS

5* TROY STATE+ over Western Kentucky

CBB AFTERNOON BEST BET...BDS

10* WASHINGTON+ over Virginia Tech

CBB MONSTER SYSTEM ANGLE...BDS

4* Davidson over Temple

CBB QUICK SILVER UNIT...BDS

5-0 OVERALL SATURDAY EARLY IN CBB....

MUCH MORE TO COME ON THE NETWORK, TY...BRAD

5* SMU+ over G'Town

CBB BEST BET BLITZ...BDS

5* TENNESSEE+ over Memphis

CBB BEST BET EARLY ANGLE...BDS

5* OLD DOMINION+ over Syracuse

CBB BEST BET SYSTEM SIDE...BDS

5* Princeton over Iona

CBB Saturday Morning 

Appreciation Angle...BDS

9:00 Eastern

(905) 3* LSU+ over Houston (H)

Highly difficult task for LSU (7-2) going into a building where the

whistles just might be friendly to the home unit. And, that my friend

goes back years to "happenstance?" down in Texas. This year Houston

(8-0) has manufactured quality wins at BYU and Oklahoma State. Also, 

we can't ignore the nail-bitter against talented Oregon...65-61. LSU

comes out of the SEC tonight to garner respect after losing key back to back 

games to Florida State (A) and Oklahoma State. After, though, the Tigers

played lesser Grambling and Incarnate Word winning SU. Looking at the early

strength of schedule the power numbers based on home and away, off

a win or a loss, seem pretty close. LSU has the talent to play this

game SU, even away. With a few days off, we project coach Will Wade

(1-2 Advocare) can fuel his young group to challenge the Cougars

all night. Let's hope he finally has a structured rotation. Against

the spread, we find the Tigers 4-1 ATS in the series L5, while the

underdog has CASHED 6 of 8. Remember, Houston is a horrid 3-9 ATS when

challenging the SEC. Good Luck.

4* Rutgers over Fordham

CBB EASTERN EDGE BEST BET...BDS

Think highly of Rams coach Jeff Neubauer (LaSalle) as he is bringing back the Fordham (6-2) program in the A-10.  In addition, he accrues an added edge by having A-10 officials on the floor. The Rams show with three double-digit players.  Still, we note some of the opposition thus far has been quite dubious with wins over Youngstown State, Columbia and Manhattan?  To become more exacting Fordham has lost to Houston Baptist and Maine, in essence they have played a weak schedule. Granted they are #27 nationally in 3-point FGs per game, but....?  Whereas, Rutgers has played a highly difficult early set of games and shows off a rough road loss to Wisconsin (64-69) and a home defeat by Michigan State (78-67).  The Scarlet Knights (5-3) are a superior team athletically to their opponent and now have improved their chances this season and today with the emergence of junior college addition, Shaq Carter an inside force to be dealt adding depth to the rotation puzzle. From the technical standpoint, Fordham is 0-5 ATS on Saturday, the Scarlet Knights 9-3 ATS.  Also, Rutgers comes in a PERFECT 5-0 ATS on the road versus a home unit with a >.600 or more record.  With Fordham 8-20 ATS at home, back the visiting Scarlet Knights this afternoon.  Good Luck.

4* St. Joseph's+ over Villanova

CBB POWER RATING ADJUSTMENT...BDS

3* Long Island+ over St. Peter's

CBB APPRECIATION ANGLE...BS

4* Oakland+ over Fairfield @ 7:00 Eastern

Oakland is the toughest home opponent for the Stags who are 0-3 SU in that venue against LIU, Wagner and Longwood. They have won three games all on the road.  The Golden Grizzlies have had to face some opponents out of their class, including Toledo, UNLV and Xavier.  They were down just 4 at Xavier with 1:58 left in the game, but just could not break through.  Fairfield comes off a 63-60 road loss to offensively stressed Army, and will need defensively to stop the three ball game of Oakland.  If the Grizz's ace Hill-Mais has a solid game they should win this SU.  Oakland is 8-2 ATS on Thursday's and 9-3-2 ATS versus losing home units.  Good Luck.

3* Loyola Marymount+ over CS-Fullerton

CBB POWER RATING VALUE....BDS

Okay we have not done that well so far this season when entertaining a game involving a school from the Cal State hoop branches.  However, there is real value tonight Loyola Marymount who appears to match up well with CS.  In addition, they accrue points in Vegas and the BDS power ratings in the early going actually have Loyola rating a +2 in strength points.  TAKE THE POINTS.

3* CORPUS CHRISTI+ over Texas State

CBB POWER RATING SYSTEM...BDS

3* NORTH TEXAS over Indiana State

CBB POWER RATING SYSTEM EDGE...BDS

3* OHIO+ over Xavier

CBB POWER RATING SYSTEM EDGE...BDS

3* Campbell+ over Abilene Christian

CBB Key FCS Dandy...BDS

5* BUCKNELL+ over LaSalle

The Explorers are coming off a heart breaking loss to highly visible Villanova after garnering an early lead.  Over the last half-century I can tell you the Explorers seem to fail ATS after they falter late in a Big-6 (actually Big-5). GL.

4* Troy+ over Florida State

Another seemingly letdown application this time in college hoops. This battle ends a long home and local set of games for the Sems, and they know UCONN is next on the road.  If you're going, TAKE THE POINTS, and you might wait late for some additional value.  Thanks, and Good Luck, Brad Diamond Sports.

3* Michigan State over Iowa

CBB BIG-10 APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

NOTE:

Try and buy down State to -10 to accrue

more value, no matter the play is MS.

Good Luck,

Brad Diamond Sports

5* CS-Northridge+ over CS Sacramento @ 10:00 Eastern Saturday

CBB False Favorite Game of the Week...BDS

5* FAIRFIELD+ over Army

CBB EASTERN EDGE...BDS

4* Dartmouth+ 1-1/2 (512) over Marist

The Big Green come in 3-3 SU, Marist the Metro entity just 1-4 SU.  Seemingly, Marist is the better defender, Dartmouth offensively with more options.  These two played last in 2015 and 2016 with Marist winning both 73-63 and 75-69.  However, my gut feeling is this should be a pick situation, with the Big Green a major edge in foul shooting.  Also, Dartmouth is no slouch from three land which should push the game over the total.  With my key points, though, look for a shocking Ivy win this morning. Techs have Marist 5-1 ATS against the Ivies,  however, they bring some horrid  numbers including 0-4 ATS at neutral sites.  The Big Green are 15-4-3 ATS off a SU loss. Good Luck, and thank you.

Don not go over -7 UNLV.  GL...BRAD

4* Harvard+ over St. Mary's

CBB LETDOWN THEORY APPLIED...BDS

SM is coming off a brutal physical game against SEC entity MSU.  We understand Mary's has the talent edge against Ivy unit Harvard, but we note the Crimson can play.  With an inflated number we do line the underdog here.  The Crimson show 20-5-1 ATS in road game versus a unit with a winning home club.  Also, Harvard is a perfect 4-0 ATS off a SU loss and a solid 6-1 ATS mark when facing the West Coast Conference.  Good Luck.

10* WRIGHT STATE+ over SMU

#1 CBB SHOCKER TONIGHT...BDS

5* SIENA+ over Lehigh

CBB BEST BET SIDE ANGLE....BDS

5* Northern Iowa+ over Penn

CBB Eastern Edge...BDS

3* Army over Sacred Heart

CBB EARLY APPRECIATION SIDE MOVE....BDS

RED HOT IN COLLEGE HOOOOPS NOW....

4* Coastal Carolina over Manhattan

CBB Early Eastern Edge...BDS

7:00 Eastern

(509) 5* Delaware+ over Cornell @ 7:00 Eastern

In overtime 2017 Delaware won out over Cornell down in Delaware, but not until Stone Gettings (39) reached the third highest game total in school history. Gettings shot 16-of-21 (incredible) and nailed 7-of-8 from deep which actually was the difference in keeping the Big Red in the game. Cornell miffed on their last 4 shots before OT, while the Blue Hens knocked 5 straight. The Big Red overall won the game from deep hitting 5 more three balls to secure the

the critical December victory. Cornell (2-1) shows off a 73-57 loss to Colgate in a game they produced little from three, and from the foul stripe. Blue Hens head coach Ingelsby has a more talented group, especially with the added size. Remember the Hens lost a heart breaker at Maryland and won on the road against a tough SPC unit. Granted overall techs link Cornell somewhat, but we prefer the road unit with more size with revenge on their minds. Delaware shows 4-1 ATS L5 on the road, 6-2 ATS L8 overall.  Good Luck.

3*  VIRGINIA TECH over Ball State

CBB EARLY APPRECIATION SIDE...BDS

5* St. Mary's over New Mexico State

CBB REVERSE ANGLE....BDS

4*  Coppin State+ over Navy

If CSU reduces their T/O margin, should be able to fly under this over priced foe.  Go inisde now and cash a nice ticket.  Thanks, Brad Diamond

3* Michigan+ over Villanova @ 6:30 Eastern

College Basketball Key Appreciation Move...BDS

4* CSN+ over Loyola Marymount

CBB Key Late Night Call....BDS

Here the chalk is 4-18-2 ATS on Tuesday, Loyola  shows 0-4 ATS vs. .+600, while the Matadors come in 4-1 ATS on the road.  Also, we see a letdown by Loyola inside a series they have dominated of late.  Good Luck. 

4* PENN over Lafayette

2-0 Quakers (79) at home against Patriot League Leopards.  In the series, Penn has won back to back games, with Lafayette taking 4 straight games prior.  Despite the Quakers losing Bettley and other guards from last year they should be able to cover the current number being at home, especially with Lafayette having gaps in shooting percentage.  Remember, Lafayette  went 77-76 over LaSalle a team in transition, while dropping an OT affair against SPC (64).  Techs have the Leopards on the road 1-6 ATS versus .600+ home unit.  The Quakers come in 5-1 ATS L6 and 4-1 ATS at home. Take Pennsylvania tonight.

4* Engineers over Marist

Last year Lehigh won out 84-76, and now the Engineers bring back an addition starter and two other upticks in the program.  Marist difficult at home, but Lehigh has a current edge in ORtg percentages, so well lay the wood early.  Good Luck.

3*  OREGON STATE -10 OVER Wyoming

Don't like laying this early in the season, but this is a revenge game for the Beavers at home.  Last year Wyoming at home won SU as an underdog, but they now just on Justin James for their offense as they brought back 2 DD's only.  Since the Pokes played a turkey in game #1 we'll take a small ticket with ORS who seem ready at the right spot Saturday.  Good Luck.

4* Temple over LaSalle

CBB Big-5 Smash...BDS

4* Villanova over Kansas @ 8:45 Eastern

NCAA FINAL FOUR BEST BET...BDS

Difficult to go against Kansas especially considering their highly successful season.  However, Nova comes in tonight with the best player in the country, guard Bronson.  They have covered four straight in the NCAA tournament.  In addition, Nova is 4-1 ATS in their series with Kansas and 21-8 ATS in neutral site games. In closing, fundamentally the 'Cats have more offensive options to help cover the number.  Good Luck. 

4* Illinois-Chicago+ over No. Colorado

NCU is the superior team here, but I like number for Illinois-Chicago. NCU won SU as an underdog last time out.  We used the Flames as part of our UNDER move.  Tonight they come into this tourney road test a PERFECT ATS 7-0 vs. home unit with a >.600 mark in their own gym, and 10-1 ATS on the road overall.  Northern Colorado, in contrast, is a horrid 1-11 ATS at home vs. a winning road >.500 unit.  Good Luck.

11-6 RUN OVERALL

4* Western Kentucky (778) over Utah @ 7:00 Eastern

Utah surprised many experts this season competing well in the PAC-12, however, they did falter in the quarter final round of the conference tournament, despite having a huge front line.  WKU has one of the better offensive units in the country shooting almost 79% from the field, all five starters have produced double-digits.  Utah is the better defensive team from the statistical standpoint allowing only 68-points per game.  However, because of their offensive style they have inconsistent runs at times vs. quality opposition.  Seemingly, the Utes were highly impressive beating St. Mary’s in OT but, I was more impressed with ‘Toppers who closed out last time dominating(?) Oklahoma State.  Utah shows 1-5-1 ATS on neutral sites. Hard charging WKU has been perfect of late in non-conference 4-0 ATS L4 with a long-term ticket of 42-19-1 ATS on neutral boards…Good Luck.

5* KANSAS+ over Duke

Despite the injury issue, we like the Jayhawks very much as they won 3-of-4 in this series.  Duke starts four freshmen, while Kansas counters with a classy guard combo that can control the tempo.  Just as important their three-point shooting should actually be the difference in the game.  Kansas won six straight and should be heading to the FINAL FOUR....Good Luck.

10* Florida State+ over Michigan

NCAA TOURNEY GAME OF THE YEAR

The difference here will be the defense of FSU which is long, quick and takes away the corner on a daily basis illustrated in their magical run.  Believe Blue is overvalued because of their conference and some good fortune.  Remember UM is 2-6 ATS versus the ACC.  Good Luck.

5* (871) West Virginia+ over Villanova @ 7:25 Eastern

Cashed our 5* yesterday with Florida State, and now look for more on Friday evening.  Realize Nova is a powerful unit and a former National Champion, still must respect the Mounties relentless play at both ends of the floor.  Granted they did go 0-3 SU against Kansas this season who is another tourney favorite.  But, in their previous tourney games, the Mounties have extracted 34 turnovers.  Which clearly illustrates their abilities to force play.  If they can keep the 'Cats off balance at the three-point line they have a great chance of winning this SU.  Strengths that will give Nova trouble are the West Virginia aggressiveness on the boards, and in a close game their 76% foul shooting efforts this year, could be the key difference in the outcome SU...TAKE THE POINTS!

10:05 Eastern

(819) 5* Florida State+ over Gonzaga…BDS

NCAA Tourney…Best Bet

This late-night edition in the West has the ‘Zags coming in off a 32-4 season winning 16 straight.  However, once getting into the NCAA they have missed 24 free throws, while shooting a meager 31% from the deep stripe.  Technically Gonzaga is 0-4-1 ATS against the ACC and 2-6-1 ATS in NCAA tourney games.  Florida State shows 22-11 but, with a defense that is sometimes faulty, i.e. they are the underdog here.  The Sems do have a height edge and recently had nine players with double-digits.  With the Zags only 7/5 to win the West we’ll take the points with FSU who is 10-2 ATS in non-conference games.  Good Luck.

4* Kentucky over Kansas State

Despite the 'Cats (24-11) returning their best player from injury, can't help back Cal and Wildcats (26-10) who are red hot.  KU is 9-1 SU/ATL L10.  State comes in an unfavorable 8-8 ATS, while Kentucky has covered 7 straight as a single-digit chalk.  Good Luck.

5* (747) So. Dakota State over Ohio St.

NCAA WEST REGOPMAL OPENER...BDS

No doubt OSU has the physical edge from the stronger conference ending with a 24-8 scorecard. SDS (28-6), though, is a very pesky bunch as they gave Wichita St. all they could handle prior. Huge win was vs. Ole Miss and Big-10 entry Iow a.  Clearly, the Buckeyes can get to the final game in regional but will need to keep their focus.  They show 0-6 ATS in the NCAA tourney and 0-4 ATS against non-conference.  Aspiring SDS has a real chance of pulling an outright upset considering their talent and the emotional edge.  With SDS 3-0-1 ATS vs. the Big-10 and 5-0 ATS vs. > .500+ teams must support the underdog. GL.