Heat @ 76ers 7:00 PM ET

Game# 551-552

Play On: Over 207.5

Miami has played 9-1 to the over in their last 10 and there was a combined average of 220.7 points per game. The Heat have averaged 113.4 points scored per game and shot 48.1% from the floor during their last 5 contests. Miami has played 17-4 to the over in April since last season with a combined 226.3 points scored per game.

Philadelphia has played 7-3 to the over in their last 10 and there was a combined 225.3 points scored per game. The 76ers are averaging 120.2 points scored per game and shot 37.2% from beyond the 3-point line over their previous 5 contests. Give me this game to go over the total.

Pistons @ Spurs 3:40 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Over 214.5

If you are ever going to catch me playing on an NBA game over the last 2 weeks of regular season action involving teams eliminated from the playoffs, this is the type of situation it would be. We have the Spurs who are tied for the worst record in the Western Conference and the team with the worst record in the NBA being the Detroit Pistons squaring off.these teams have a combined record of 35-127 (.216) heading into the final day of regular season play. It’s games such as these where defensive intensity goes out the window and just short of playground type up and down playground style basketball is played. San Antonio has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 at home with a combined 246.5 points scored per game. Detroit has played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 versus teams with a losing record and there was a combined 219.6 points scored per game. San Antonio contests at home have seen an average of 233.1 points scored per game. Conversely, Detroit has seen their road tilts average a combined 221.2 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Hawks @ Pacers 1:10 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Over 236.5

Atlanta is coming off a 109-106 loss at Minnesota on Friday. That game easily stayed under the total of 227.0. However, they’ve gone over in their last 4 immediately following a game that went under and there was a combined average of 243.3 points scored per game. Indiana has gone over the total in 4 consecutive contests while shooting 51.2% or better on each occasion and there was a combined average of 245.5 points scored per game. During the previous 3 times these teams faced each other this eason, there was an average total of 253.5 and a combined 269.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Bruins @ Penguins 8:07 PM ET

Game# 17-18

Play On: Under 6.0

The Bruins have played 6-0 to the under in their last 6 with a combined 4.5 goals scored per outing. The Bruins are expected to start red-hot Linus Ullmark in goal tonight and he has a brilliant .942 save percentage in his last 4 starts. The Bruins power play has gone an anemic 1-16 (6.2%) throughout their previous 5 games. Pittsburgh has been almost as anemic on the power play over the previous 5 games while going 1-14 (7.1%). Pittsburgh has allowed 3 goals or more in each of their previous 3 games. Nevertheless, the Penguins have played 9-2 to the under this season immediately after allowing 3 goals or more in each of their last 3 games. The Penguins are clinging to the Eastern Conference wildcard spot with a narrow 1-point lead over Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit I fully expect them to be very attentive to their defensive responsibilities this evening. Give me this game to go under the total.

Devils @ Flyers 5:07 PM ET

Game# 7-8

Play On: Over 6.5

New Jersey has played 7-1 to the over in their last 8 and that includes 5-0 on the road with an average of 8.2 goals scored per game. The Devils have been eliminated from the playoff race so playing a tight-checking game is highly unlikely. The Flyers return home after a 4-game road trip which saw them allow 5.0 goals per contest. Philadelphia has allowed 4 goals or more in 8 of their last 9 games. New Jersey has scored 3 goals or more in 8 of their last 12. These teams met 3 times this season and there was a combined average of 7.0 goals scored and 74.0 shots on goal per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Wizards @ Timberwolves 8:10 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Over 222.5

Washington has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 non-conference away games and with a combined average of 252.5 points scored per game. Minnesota has shot 48.4% from the field and 38.5% from 3-point territory over their previous 5 games. The Timberwolves will be facing a Washington team that’s allowing 122.8 points per game this season. Give me this game to go over the total.

Mavericks @ Hornets 7:10 PM ET

Game# 503-504

Play On: Over 222.5

Charlotte has played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 and 8-2 to the over during the previous 10 games. The Hornets have also played 7-1 to the over in their last 8 versus opponents that possessed a winning record. Both these teams have shot the ball extremely well over each of their previous 5 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Purdue vs. Connecticut 9:20 PM ET

Game# 675-676

Play On: Under 145.5

UConn has seen all 5 of their NCAA Tournament games go under the total with a combined average of 139.4 points scored per game. They were terrific defensively during those contests allowing a mere 57.2 points per contests and holding their opponents to 34.7% shooting. The Huskies also allowed just 14 free throw attempts per game during those 5 wins.

Purdue has played 4-1 to the under in the NCAA Tournament and with a combined average of 140.0 points scored per game. The Boilermakers held those 5 opponents to just 60.2 points per game, 39.4% shooting, and permitted them to get to the free throw line an average of only 10 times per game.

Neither one of these teams prefers a fast tempo game. UConn ranks 328th out of 362 Division 1 teams with regards to offensive tempo while Purdue is 211th in that same category. This will be the 4th time since the 2015 NCAA Tournament when two #1 seeds will square off against one another in the championship game. The previous 3 all went under the total and with a combined average of 141.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Knicks @ Bucks 7:10 PM ET

Game# 579-580

Play On: Over 218.5

The Knicks have played 6-1 to the over in their last 7 and 8-2 during their previous 10. During their 3 meetings versus New York this season the Bucks have averaged 132.7 points scored per game, shot 53% from the field, and made an average of 17.3 of their shots from 3-point territory. The Knicks averaged 120.7 points scored per contest and shot 49.3% in those 3 contests versus Milwaukee. The usually stout defensive play has been anything but over their previous 5 contests when they allowed opponents to shoot 50.5% and make 40.1% of their 3-point shots. The Bucks are averaging 122.1 points scored per game at home this season. Give me this game to go over the total.

Angels (Anderson) @ Marlins (Luzardo) 6:40 PM ET

Game# 971-972

Play On: Over 8.5

Both bullpens have been shaky to start the season and is a major reason for each team being involved in large percentage of high scoring games. The Marlins have witnessed all 5 of their games going over the total with a combined average of 11.8 runs scored per outing. The Angel have played 3-1 to the over thus far with a combined 11.7 runs being scored per game. The Halos smacked 6 homers in those 4 games. The Angels Tyler Anderson has pitched 31-11 (73.8%) to the over in his career road starts when there’s been a total of between 8.5 to 10.0. Anderson has also posted a lofty 5.67 ERA/1.50 in his career regular season appearances during the months of March and April. Give me this game to go over the total. The Angels will be facing Marlin’s lefty Jesus Luzardo. Dating back to last season, the Angeles have played 7-1 to the over in their last 8 on the road when facing a lefthanded starting pitcher with a combined average of 12.6 runs scored per outing. Give me this game to go over the total.

Giants (Keaton) @ Dodgers (Paxton) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 909-910

Play On: Over 8.5

San Francisco went over the total in each of their first 4 games of the season and there was a combined average of 11.7 runs scored per outing. During that stretch they averaged 6.2 runs scored per game and hit 6 homers. The Giants starter Keaton made 1 career start versus the Dodgers, and it came last season. He allowed 6 earned run and included 3 homers in just 5 1/3 innings pitched. The Dodgers have scored 5 or more runs in each of their first 6 games and have smacked 10 homers. Give me this game to go over the total.

Jazz @ Kings 9:10 PM ET

Game# 549-550

Play On: Under 223.0

Sacramento has played 10-1 to the under in their last 11 and 6-0 under in their previous 6 games. The Kings scored 109 points or fewer in each of their last 5 while shooting only 42.6% from the field and averaged just 20 free throw attempts per contest. Utah is averaging only 106.4 points per game in the last 5 while making a mere 28.5% of their 3-point shot attempts. The Jazz played 6-2 to the under during their previous 8 games. Give me this game to go under the total.

Cavaliers @ Nuggets 3:40 PM ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Over 215.5

Since the start of last season these teams have played 3 times and each went over the total with a combined average of 227.7 points scored per game. Cleveland has seen each of their last 4 go over the total by an average of 11.4 points per game. Denver is coming off a 111-98 loss to Minnesota in a game they shot a dismal 39.8% from the field. The Nuggets have played 4-1 to the over this season following a game in which they shot worse than 40% and there was 231.8 points score per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

Tennessee vs. Purdue 2:20 PM ET

Game# 655-656

Play On: Under 148.5

These teams met in the Maui Invitational earlier this season and Purdue walked away with a 71-67 win. That contest went over the total despite Purdue shooting 35% and Tennessee 33% from the floor. However, there was a unordinary 78 free throw attempts combined in that contests which resulted in 50 points scored. It’s highly improbable we will see anywhere near that volume in this contest.

Tennessee is ranked 3rd nationally in defensive efficiency and Purdue is 7th. Tennessee is coming off an 82-75 win over Creighton on Friday. The Volunteers have played 12-3 to the under in away or neutral site games since the start of last season after scoring 80 points or more in their previous contest. Those 15 contests averaged only a combined 132.1 points scored per game. Purdue has committed 10 turnovers or fewer in each of their 3 NCAA Tournament games. Since the start of last season, the Boilermakers have played 7-0 to the under after committing 11 turnovers or fewer in each of their previous 3 games and there was only a combined average of 131.7 points scored per contest. Purdue has allowed 12.0 free throw attempts per game thus far in the NCAA Tournament and Tennessee 14.7 per contest. Tennessee has shot less than 40% in 5 of their last 7 games. Give me this game to go under the total.

Purdue vs. Gonzaga 7:39 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: Over 154.5

These are 2 very good offensive teams. Purdue is #3 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency while Gonzaga is #3. Purdue is #1 nationally in 3-point shooting while making 40.1% of their attempts this season. The Boilermakers are also #9 nationally when it comes to free throw attempts. During their previous 5 contests Gonzaga has averaged 78.8 points scored per game, shot 51.9% from the field, and made an excellent 47.4% of their 3-point shot attempts. Throughout their previous 5 outings, Purdue average s80.8 points scored per game, shot 48.8%, and made a superb 41.1% of their 3-point shot attempts. Give me this game to go over the total.

Clemson vs. Arizona 9:40 PM ET

Game# 635-636

Play On: Under 152.5

Arizona has seen each of their last 5 go under the total. The average total in those 5 contests was 156.7 and there was just a combined 136.8 points scored per game. Throughout those previous 5 contests Arizona allowed 65.4 points per game, oppoents shot 39.9% from the field, and made only 27.9% of their 3-point shot attempts. The Wildcats have allowed 65 points or fewer in their last 4 and 6 of the previous 8 games.

Clemson faced 2 formidable offensive opponents in Baylor and New Mexico during the first 2 games of the NCAA Tournament. They held them to an average of 60.0 points scored per game and a mere 33.8% shooting from the field.  Clemson has seen their last 3 go under with an average total of 148.2 and there was just a combined 133.3 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

UNLV @ Seton Hall 7:00 PM ET

Game# 621-622

Play On: Over 143.0

Both teams prefer to play at a slower than average pace by this season’s college basketball standards. However, with that being side this total went from an opener of 140.5 to 142.0 despite a high percentage of betting tickets and money being wagered on the under. UNLV has gone 16-34 (47.1%) from 3-point territory in their first 2 NIT games. Conversely, Seton Hall has made a more than respectful 36% of their 3-point shot attempts in their first 2 NIT games. The Pirates are also #17 nationally in making free throws at an excellent 77.1% and that includes 80% over their previous 5 games. UNLV has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 with a combined 148.8 points scored per game and with an average total of 139.0. Seton Hallas has played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 when the number was between 135.0 and 144.5 with a combined 153.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Mavericks @ Kings 10:10 PM ET

Game# 541-542

Play On: Under 233.5

Dallas has played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 with an average total of 235.8 and only a combined 215.5 points being scored per game. The Mavericks have allowed 107 points or fewer in 6 of their last 7 games. Sacramento has played 8-0 to the under in their last 8 when the total was 218.0 or greater and with a combined average of just 212.3 points scored per game. The Kings have allowed 109 points or fwer in each of their previous 9 games. Give me this game to go under the total.

Clemson vs. Baylor 6:10 PM ET

Game# 833-834

Play On: Over 144.5

Clemson is coming off a surprisingly easy 77-56 win over New Mexico on Friday. The Tigers have played 7-1 to the over this season immediately following a win by 15 or more and there was a combined average of 156.4 points scored per game. From an analytical standpoint, these are 2 of the best offensive teams in the country. Baylor ranks 5th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency while Clemson is #23. Baylor is also the 4th best 3-point shooting team nationally while making 39.4% of their attempts. The Bears are also 25th best in getting to the free throw line while going 74.8% on those attempts. Clemson is 8th nationally in free throw percentage while making 78.8% of their tries. Give me this game to go over the total.

Nebraska vs. Texas A&M 6:50 PM ET

Game# 779-780

Play On: Over 147.0

Although Texas A& M is a poor shooting team, they more than make up for it on the offensive glass and ability to get to the free throw line. The Aggies are #1 nationally in offensive rebounding as they’ve retrieved a noteworthy 42.8% of their missed shots this season. The Aggies are also #47 out of 362 division 1 teams in free throw attempts. Texas A&M has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 and 11-2 over during their previous 13 contests. During their current 5-game streak of games going over there was a combined average of 162.0 points scored per contest.

Nebraska has witnessed their last 4 outings going over when the total was 140.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 161.5 points scored per game. Nebraska is currently #38 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Additionally, 44.5% of Nebraska’s field goal attempts have been from 3-point territory and they’ve made a more than respectable 35.8% of those tries. Give me this game to go over the total.

McNeese State vs. Gonzaga 7:25 PM ET

Game# 749-750

Play On: Over 149.5

Gonzaga has shot 50% or better in 7 of their last 8 games. The Bulldogs have played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 whenever the total was between 149.0 and 159.0 there was a combined average of 167.6 points scored per game. Gonzaga has scored 86 points or more in their last 8 versus teams not named St. Mary’s.

McNeese State has played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 whenever the total was 149.0 or greater and there was a combined 158.2 points per game. McNeese has scored 74 points or more in 13 of their previous 14 games.  They’ve also played 12-1 to the over this season when facing teams like Gonzaga who force 12 or fewer turnovers per contest and there was a combined 153.6 points scored per contest. Don’t underestimate McNeese State as they own non-conference road wins this season over power like Michigan, VCU, and UAB while averaging 81.3 points scored per contest. They’re also 25-1 in their last 26 games played. Give me this game to go over the total.

UC-Irvine @ Utah 11:00 PM ET

Game# 689-690

Play On: Over 149.0

UC-Irvine has scored 76 points or more in each of their previous 8 games. They’ve also played 8-0 to the over in their last 8 whenever the total was 154.0 or less and a combined average of 157.6 points were scored per game.

 Utah is coming off a 72-58 loss in the PAC-12 tournament to Colorado and that contest easily went under the total of 151.0. However, the UTES have played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 immediately following an under and there was a combined 165.8 points scored per game. Utah has scored 77 points or more in each of their previous 4 at home. Give me this game to go over the total.

Knicks @ Warriors 10:10 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Under 211.5

Think about what the oddsmakers are saying with this extremely low total for a Golden State game. The Warriors average total this season has been 232.8 which is over 21 points more than tonight’s contest. Additionally, this is by far the lowest total in a Golden State game all season. The Warriors’ previous low was 215.5 at Minnesota on 11/14 and that game went under with a final score of 104-101. For what it’s worth, Golden State has played 17-6 (73.9%) to the under in their last 23 games.

The Knicks defense over their previous 5 games has been nothing short of spectacular while allowing 93 points or fewer on each occasion. During that stretch, they held their opponents to a combined 37.3% shooting from the field, 27.7% from 3-point territory, and limited them to a mere 18 free throw attempts per contest. New York has played 8-0 to the under this season following back-to-back games when they allowed 100 points or fewer. Those 8 contests averaged a combined 202.8 points scored per game. The Knicks haven’t exactly been tearing it up offensively by having scored 107 points or fewer in each of their last 9. That includes scoring less than 100 points during 6 of those previous 9 games.

Any NBA team like the Knicks with a total of between 210.0 to 219.5 that’s outscoring opponents by 3.0 or more points per game on the season, and has allowed 95 points or fewer in each of the previous 4 games, resulted in those contests playing 23-4 (852%) to the under since the start of the 1996-1997 season. Give me this game to go under the total.

Middle Tennessee State vs. Western Kentucky 3:00 PM ET

Game# 817-818

Play On: Over 149.0

Western Kentucky is #1 nationally when it comes to offensive tempo while averaging 75.2 possessions per 40 minutes played. The Hilltoppers average 80.6 points scored per game in conference play. WKU is also #2 in conference play when it comes to 2-points and 3-point shooting percentage. WKO has played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 and with  combined 165.3 points scored per game.

Middle Tennessee State has shot less than 40% in each of their last 5. However, they’ve been able to overcompensate for the poor shooting by getting to the free throw line 25 times per game during that stretch while converting on 75.0% of those opportunities. Conversely, WKU has allowed 25 free throw attempts per game during their previous 5 contests.

The 2 regular season matchups between these teams produced a combined 146 and 153 points being scored. Additionally, those contests averaged a combined 46.5 free throw attempts per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

Lehigh @ Colgate 7:00 PM ET

Game# 306541-306542

Play On: Under 134.5

Colgate has played 6-0-1 to the under in their last 7 whenever there was a total of 141.0 or less and there was a combined average of 128.9 points scored per game. Lehigh has gone over the total in each of their previous 2 games. However, since the start of last season Lehigh has played 11-2 to the under following 2 consecutive contests going over the total and there was a combined 128.7 points scored per game. Both regular season meetings easily went under with Colgate winning 63-60 and 60-57. Both teams have limited their opponents free throw attempts during conference action with Colgate allowing only 16 per game and Lehigh permitting just 13 per contest. Give me this game to go under the total.

Air Force @ New Mexico 7:00 PM ET

Game# 669-670

Play On: Over 146.0

Since the start of last season, these teams have met 4 times and went over the total on each occasion with a combined average of 156.5 points scored per game. Air Force has played 13-4-1 to the over in conference games this season and New Mexico 12-5-1 to the over. Air Force play’s a a snail’s pace offensively but is #2 during Mountain West Conference action when it come to 3-point shooting at 36.8%. However, it must be noted, they averaged 4.5 field goal attempts more per game than their season average. Conversely, New Mexico prefers a frenetic offensive tempo, and they rank 5th fastest nationally and # during conference action in that category. Give me this game to go over the total.

Bucks @ Kings 10:10 PM ET

Game# 557-558

Play On: Over 235.0

These teams have gone over the total in their last 22 head-to-head meetings and did so by an average of 15.6 points per game. Since the start of the 2020-2021 season, they’ve met 7 times and produced a combined average of 257.4 points per game, and that includes a 143-142 Bucks win in Milwaukee on 1/14/2024.

After going through a 6-game win streak in which they allowed 106 points or fewer on each occasion, Milwaukee has dropped 2 of their last 3 while allowing 122.7 points per contest. During that recent 3-game stretch Milwaukee opponents have combined to shoot a combined 50.9%. The Bucks offensive play has very rarely been an issue this season based on them averaging 120.9 points per contest to this point.

Sacramento is coming off a 112-104 home loss to Houston that went under the total of 234.0. However, the Kings have played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 immediately following an under and there was a combined average of 245.8 points scored per game. The Kings shot 45.6% in that loss to Houston. Sacramento has shot 50% or better in 6 straight games immediately after a contest in which they shot less than 50%. Throughout their previous 6 contests, the Kings have averaged 95.3 field goal attempts per game which equates to an extremely fast pace even by NBA standards. Give me this game to go over the total.

Mavericks @ Bulls 8:10 PM ET

Game# 537-538

Play On:  Over 232.0

Dallas has played 5-1 to the over in their last 6 when the total was 130.0 or greater and there was a combined 266.3 points scored per game. The Mavericks have also gone over in their last 4 aways games with a combined 253.8 points scored per contest. Chicago has played 11-1 to the over this season during non-conference home games and that includes 5-0 in the last 5 with a combined 245.0 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total.

Utah @ Oregon 7:00 PM ET

Game# 699-700

Play On: Over 151.0

This has all the earmarks of a high scoring affair. Utah has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 away with a combined 156.7 points scored per game. During their last 3 games overall, Utah averaged a lofty 87.7 points scored per contest and shooting 50.5% from the floor. They also played at a very fast tempo during those 3 contests while averaging 65 field goal attempts per game. Utah defeated Oregon at home earlier this season 80-77 in a game that sailed over the total of 149.5.

Oregon has scored 75 points or more and shot 49% or better in 4 of their last 5 games. The Ducks have played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 when the total was 151.0 or greater and an average of 167.5 points were scored per game. Oregon has played 7-1 to the over in their last 8 this season when facing an opponent like Utah who averages 77.0 or more points per game with a combined 160.9 points scored a game. Give me this game to go over the total.

California @ Stanford 11:00 PM ET

Game# 769-770

Play On: Over 154.5

Stanford has played 13-2 to the over at home this season with a combined 160.1 points being scored per game. California is coming off an 88-59 loss at Utah which stayed under the total of 154.5. However, the Bears have played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 following an under during their previous contest with a combined average of 158.3 points scored per outing. Stanford is #2 in PAC-12 Conference play while making 38.9% of their 3-point shot attempts. On a negative note, the Cardinal have lost 6 in a row and allowed 81.8 points per game while doing so. Conversely, California has allowed 80 points or more in each of their previous 4 conference away games. Stanford is #3 and California #4 when it comes to offensive tempo during conference action. Give me this game to go over the total.

Eastern Illinois vs. SIU-Edwardsville 10:00 PM ET

Game# 719-720

Play On: Over 142.5

SIU-Edwardsville has played 9-0 to the over in their last 9 and with a combined 153.7 points scored per game. Edwardsville hasn’t shot very well in their last 5 but has more than made up for it by playing at frenetic pace by averaging 68 field goal attempts per game. During that same stretch, they allowed 77.8 points per game while opponents shot 41.9% from 3-point territory and averaged 26 free throw attempts per contest. Conversely, Eastern Illinois has made an excellent 41.6% of their 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 games. Eastern Illinois has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 with a combined 148.0 points scored per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

Knicks @ Cavaliers 7:10 PM ET

Game# 591-592

Play On: Over 212.5

Cleveland has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 at home when there was a total of 218.5 or less and a combined average of 236.2 points scored per game. Conversely, New York has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 away when there was a total of 218.5 or less and a combined 220.0 points were scored per game. Cleveland has played 12-4 to the over this season when playing teams like New York who have a winning record and there was a combined average of 232.9 points scored per game. Cleveland has played 5-1 to the over in their previous 6 at home. The Cavaliers have made a superb 40.2% of their 3-point shots throughout their previous 5 games. The Knicks have allowed opponents to make 41.3% of their 3-points shots over their previous 5 contests. Give me this game to go over the total.

Gonzaga @ St. Mary’s 10:00 PM ET

Game# 801-802

Play On: Over 141.0

St. Mary’s has scored 70 points or more in their last 6 abd 12 of their previous 13 games. The Gaels have played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 at home with a combined average of 148.4 points scored per game. During their last 5 outings, St. Mary’s has scored 84.0 points per game while shooting a sizzling hot 53.0% and they made an exceptional 45.0% of their 3-point shot attempts.

Gonzaga has scored 86 points or more in each of their previous 7 contests. During their previous 5 contests, Gonzaga has scored 91.6 points per game, shot 58.6% from the field, and made an excellent 41.6% of their 3-point shots. Gonzaga is #4 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and #1 during conference play. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Texas Tech @ West Virginia 6:00 PM ET

Game# 721-722

Play On: Over 151.5

West Virginia is last in defensive efficiency during Big 12 action. The Mountaineers are also #1 during conference play in offensive tempo averaging 69.8 offensive possessions per 40 minutes played. The Mountaineers have played 6-1-1 to the over in their last 8 at home with a combined 157.1 points scored per game. Texas Tech has gone over in 5 straight contests when the total was 144.5 or greater and there was a combined 158.2 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Penn State @ Minnesota 3:15 PM ET

Game# 663-664

Play On: Over 150.5

Minnesota has played 6-0 to the over this season whenever the total was 150.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 168.5 points scored per game. Penn State has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 and there was an average total of 156.7 while a combined 169.0 points were scored per game. Minnesota won 83-74 at Penn State earlier this season and that contest went over the total of 150.5. Minnesota has averaged 79.4 points scored per contest and made a superb 46.6% of their 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 games. Both teams defensive play has left a lot to be desired in recent games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Illinois @ Wisconsin 1:00 PM ET

Game# 619-620

Play On: Over 153.5

Wisconsin has gone over the total in all 7 games this season whenever there was a total of 143.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 160.9 points scored per contest. Illinois has played 8-0 to the over in their last 8 and there was a combined 174.0 points scored per game. Illinois has also gone under in their previous 7 on the road with a combined 161 points or more being scored on each occasion. The Illini have also played 16-2 to the over in their last 18 and 20 of their previous 23 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

UTEP @ Jacksonville State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 777-778

Play On: Over 134.5

The first time these teams met this season UTEP walked away with a 79-71 win and that contest easily surpassed the total of 130.5. It was an extremely physical game which is evidenced by a combined 68 attempted free throws. UTEP is coming off unders in each of their previous 2. The Miners have played 4-0 to the over this season in lined games and following back-to-back contests going under with a combined 158.3 points scored per game. UTEP has played at a might faster tempo over their previous 5 outings than their season average indicates with 65 field goals being attempted per game. UTEP has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 when the total 135.5 or less and there was a combined 141.7 points scored per contest. The Miners last 2 road games were extremely high scoring affairs where the suffered losses of 90-80 to Western Kentucky and 96-90 versus Middle Tennessee State. Give me this game to go over the total.

Jacksonville State is coming off a 77-75 conference road win at FIU. During the past 3 season, the Jaguars have played 9-0 to the over following a conference road win and with a combined 157.5 points scored per game. Jacksonville State has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 at home when the total was 139.0 or less. Give me this game to go over the total.

Minnesota @ Illinois 9:00 PM ET

Game# 749-750

Play On: Over 154.5

Illinois has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 and 15-2 over during their previous 17 games. Minnesota is coming off a 73-55 loss at Nebraska in their previous game which easily went under the total. But, the Golden Gophers have played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 after an under and there was a combined 165.0 points scored per game. Additionally, Minnesota has played 6-0 to the over this season in games when the total was 150.0 or greater and there was a combined 160.2 points scored per contest. Both teams have been very good at getting to the free throw line over each of their previous 5 games with Illinois averaging 24 attempts per outing and Illinois 26 which is extremely high by college basketball standards. Through that identical 5-game stretch, Illinois has made a superb 80.5% of those attempts and they allowed opponents 27 free throws per contest as well. Give me this game to go over the total.

Providence @ Marquette 7:00 PM ET

Game# 699-700

Play On: Over 150.0

Marquette has scored 78 points or more in 5 of their last 6 with the lone exception coming during a loss at #2 Connecticut. The Golden Eagles have shot 50% or better in 8 of their last 11 games. Marquette is #2 and Providence #4 when it comes to adjusted offensive tempo during Big East action. Providence has played 4-0-1 to the over in their last 5 with a combined 155.4 points being scored per game. Both teams have shot the ball extremely well from beyond the 3-point line over each of their previous 5 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Texas @ Texas Tech 9:00 PM ET

Game# 649-650

Play On: Over 144.5

Texas Tech has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 when the total was 144.5 or greater and there was a combined 160.3 points scored per game. Texas has has played 6-1 to the over in their last 7 when the total was 144.5 or greater with a combined 149.7 points scored per game. These teams met at Texas earlier this season and the Red Raiders came away with a 78-67 win and it went over the total of 140.5. Texas Tech is #19 nationally and #3 during Big 12 play in adjusted offensive efficiency. On a negative note, the Red Raiders are #11 during Big 12 action in adjusted defensive efficiency and #13 out of 14 teams regarding defensive 3-point shooting percentage. On the other hand, Texas is dead last in Big 12 play when defending the 3-point shot and #29 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Furthermore, during their last 4 on the road, Texas has allowed 79.5 points per gameand opponents have shot a combined 55.0% from the floor. Give me this game to go over the total.

NC State @ Florida State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: Over 151.5

Florida State is coming off a 74-67 loss at Clemson that stayed under the total of 149.5. Nonetheless, the Seminoles have played over the total in 8 consecutive contests immediately following going under in their previous contest and there was a combined 162.6 points scored per game. Florida State is also #1 in offensive tempo during ACC games. On a negative note. Florida State allows the most free throw attempts during ACC action while NC State has made a terrific 77.9% of their free throws during conference games this season. Speaking of NC State, they’ve played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 144.0 or greater with a combined 159.2 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Pepperdine @ San Francisco 10:00 PM ET

Game# 799-800

Play On: Over 149.0

Pepperdine has played 5-1 to the over in their last 6 away games. San Francisco has played 10-1 to the over in their previous 11 this season as a double-digit favorite. The Dons are also 8-1 to the over in their last 9 at home. Pepperdine is coming off an 89-70 win at Pacific. Since the start of last season, Pepperdine has played 9-1 to the over immediately following a game in which there was a combined 155 points, or more being scored and there was an average of 161.9 points scored per contest. San Francisco has shot 48% or better in 5 of their last 6 games. Pepperdine has been awful defensively during conference play while allowing 79.6 points per game and opponents are shooting a combined 52.6% from the field. However, Pepperdine has been red-hot offensively throughout their previous 5 while averaging 77.0 points scored per game while making 39.6% of their 3-point shot attempts and 79.3% on their free throws. San Francisco defeated Pepperdine at home earlier this season 80-74 and that contest went over the total of 146.5.

Oregon @ Stanford 11:00 PM ET

Game# 833-834

Play On: Over 149.5

Stanford has played 12-1 to the over this season at home with a combined average of 161.6 points being scored per game. Stanford is #3 in offensive tempo, #1 when in 3-point shooting percentage, and #2 in free throw percentage during PAC-12 action. Oregon is has played 5-1 to the over in their last 6 away games and all versus conference opponents. Give me this game to go over the total.

Lakers @ Warriors 10:00 PM ET

Game# 521-522

Play On: Over 242.0

The Lakers have played 15-1 to the over on the road this season whenever there’s been a total of 230.0 or greater and there was a combined 248.7 points scored per contest. During their last 3 before the all-star break, the Lakers averaged 134.0 points scored per game and shot 54.8% from the field. Conversely, Golden State averaged 127.6 points scored per contest, shot 49.3% from the field, and made a superb 44.7% of their 3-point attempts throughout their previous 5 games. These teams met once this season and the Lakers came away with a 145-144 overtime win at Golden State. However, that contest was tied 133-133 at the end of regulation play and still easy surpassed the posted total. The last 4 meetings between these division rivals that were played at Golden State all went over the total.

Nebraska @ Indiana 8:30 PM ET

Game# 713-714

Play On: Over 149.5

Nebraska has played 5-1 to the over in their last 6 conference away contests and with a combined average of 157.0 points being scored per game. The Cornhuskers have been a terrific 3-point shooting teams in Big 10 play while making a stellar 39.0% of those attempts. Nebraska has made 78.7% of their free throws during conference action while Indiana is allowing 24 attempts per game in Big 10 play. The Hoosiers have seen 3 of their last 4 at home go over the total. The last 3 meetings between these division rivals have all gone under the number including and 86-70 Nebraska home win earlier this season which went over the closing total of 151.5. Give me this game to go over the total.

Charlotte @ Memphis 8:00 PM ET

Game# 711-712

Play On: Over 146.0

Memphis games during AAC action have averaged a combined 161.1 points scored per contest. The Tigers are #3 in 3-point shooting percentage, #2 in 2-point shooting percentage, and #1 in offensive tempo during conference play. Memphis allows an alarmingly high 21 free throw attempts per game in conference play. Conversely, Charlotte is #1 in AAC play with regards to free throw attempts and they converted on a very good 75.0% of those opportunities. That’s a lot of projected points for Charlotte to score with the clock stopped. Lastly, Memphis has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 with an average total of 151.0 and there was a combined 164.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

George Washington @ St. Joseph’s 7:00 PM ET

Game# 677-678

Play On: Over 159.5

George Washington has lost 8 straight games and allowed 81 points on each occasion. GW is #1 during Atlantic 10 Conference play when it comes to offensive tempo while averaging 70.2 possessions per 40 minutes played. The Colonials are also dead last in adjusted defensive efficiency during conference play while allowing and average of 1.2 points per opponent’s offensive possessions. St. Joseph’s also prefers to play at a fast pace as their #1 in offensive time of possession at 17.1 seconds per. St. Joes has played shoddy defense over their previous 5 contests while allowing 78.4 points per game and opponents made a very worrisome 44.2% of their 3-point shot attempts against them. St. Joes has gone over in 3 straight when the total has been 152.0 or greater and with a combined average of 164.7 points scored per game.

San Francisco @ St. Mary’s 11:00 PM ET

Game# 647-648

Play On: Over 132.5

St. Mary’s is notorious over the years of being extremely efficient offensively while playing at a slow methodical pace. Nonetheless, the Gaels have seemed to switch their philosophy over their previous 3 contests while hoisting up a very high 64 field goal attempts per game. During that time they averaged 87.7 points scored per game and shot a sizzling hot 54.5% from the field. St. Mary’s is also the best 3-point shooting team during West Coast Conference action while making 40.8% of those long-distance attempts.

San Francisco has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 whenever the total was 141.5 or less and there was a combined average of 149.0 points scored per game. During their last 5 outings, San Francisco has averaged 81.4 points scored per game while shooting a stellar 50.9% from the field. Give me this game to go over the total.

UCF @ West Virginia 7:00 PM ET

Game# 603-604

Play On: Over 143.0

UCF has played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 and there was a combined average of 147.2 points scored per game. West Virginia has played 5-1 to the over during conference home games this season and there was a combined 156.5 points scored per contest. The Mountaineers are #1 during Big 12 action with regards to offensive tempo but last in adjusted defensive efficiency. Give me this game to go over the total.

South Carolina State @ Howard 7:30 ET

Game# 306639-306640

Play On: Over 149.0

These are the top 2 three-point shooting teams during MEAC action. Additionally, Howard is #1 in adjusted offensive efficiency during conference play and South Carolina State #3. We have a perfect storm situation when it comes to free throws attempted and allowed per game in this matchup. South Carolina State’s conference games have averaged a combined 50 free throw attempts while Howard is at 49 per contest. Howard is last in MEAC play in adjusted defensive efficiency. South Carolina State is coming off a 71-67 defeat at Norfolk State and they’ve played 11-3 over the total this season immediately following a loss. These teams met earlier this season and Howard prevailed 82-78 and that contest went over the total of 152.5. Furthermore, there was a combined 52 free throw attempts during that contest and that’s extremely high by college basketball standards. Give me this game to go over the total.

San Francisco @ Loyola-Marymount 9:00 PM ET

Game# 793-794

Play On: Over 143.0

San Francisco has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 this season when the total was between 140.0 to 149.5 and there was a combined average of 158.8 points scored per game. The Dons have shot 50% or better in 9 of their previous 14 games. During West Coast Conference action San Francisco has averaged 81.3 points scored per game and shot 49.6% from the field. Loyola has played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 at home with a combined 146.8 points scored per game. Loyola has made a red-hot 39.4% of their 3-points shot attempts throughout their previous 5 contests. However, on a negative note throughout that identical 5-game span they allowed 80.8 points per contests, opponents shot a combined 51.9% from the field including making 39.4% of their 3-point shot attempts. These teams met earlier this season which resulted in a San Francisco 90-74 win and the contest easily going over the total of 141.5.  Give me this game to go over the total.

Kentucky @ Auburn 6:00 PM ET

Game# 731-732

Play On: Over 164.5

This game will be played at a frenetic offensive pace. Kentucky is #7 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and Auburn is #9. Kentucky is also #12 nationally in offensive temp while averaging 72.6 offensive possessions per 40 minutes played. Auburn is in the upper 20% of college basketball in that category as well while averaging 70.1 possessions per. Auburn is very good defensively but their biggest flw on that end of the floor is they foul a lot. Kentucky has made 75.2% of their free throws this season and that’s very good by college basketball standards. Kentucky is #3 nationally and #1 during SEC action in offensive 3-point shooting while making 40% of those shots beyond the arc. I’m not going to allow this high number scare me away from going over the total. I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see this contest approach the high 170’s or low 180’s. Give me this game to go over the total.

Stanford @ Washington State 6:00 PM ET

Game# 743-744

Play On: Over 145.5

Stanford has been an offensive juggernaut during PAC-12 play while averaging 78.1 points scored per contest while making an excellent 42.2% of their 3-points shots and 77.5% of their free throws. The Cardinal are coming off an 85-65 loss at Washington. Stanford has played 6-0 to the over this season following a loss by 10 points or more and there was a combined 160.7 points scored per game. Stanford is #2 during PAC-12 action when it comes to offensive tempo and Washington State is #2 in adjusted offensive efficiency. Washington State has averaged 80.4 points scored per game at home this season while shooting a shade under 51% from the field and went 37.9% from beyond the 3-point line. Give me this game to go over the total.

Youngstown State @ Clevland State 3:00 PM ET

Game# 669-670

Play On: Over 151.5

Since the start of last season, these Horizon League in-state rivals have played 3 times, and each went over the total with an average combined score of 159.3 points scored per game. That includes a 94-69 Youngstown State win earlier this season in a game that soared over the total of 146.0. YSU has played 4-0-1 to the over in their last 5 contests with a combined 167.6 points scored per game. The Penguins have allowed 81.0 points per game in their last 5 and opponents made 39.0% of their 3-point shots. Cleveland State has gone 11-2 at home this and averaged 80.2 points scored per game. Cleveland State allows the most free throw attempts of any Horizon League team during conference play. That will help us significantly since YSU is #1 in the Horizon League from the free throw line while connecting on an excellent 79.1% of their attempts.

Wisconsin @ Iowa 2:15 PM ET

Game# 655-656

Play On: Over 152.5

Iowa is #16 nationally when it comes to adjusted offensive efficiency. The Hawkeyes are also #18 nationally and #1 during Big 10 Conference action in offensive tempo. Conversely they’re next to last during conference action in adjusted defensive efficiency. Iowa is dead last in Big 10 action when it comes to 2-point defensive percentage. That’s problematic since they’ll be facing a Wisconsin team that’s #1 during conference play with their 2-point shooting at 53.1%.  Wisconsin is #19 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Wisconsin defeated Iowa 83-72 earlier this season and had 35 free throw attempts in that contest while going a superb 23-36 (63.9%) shooting from inside the arc. Give me this game to go over the total.

Northern Colorado @ Portland State 10:00 PM ET

Game# 815-816

Play On: Over 153.5

Northern Colorado is currently a 2.0-point road favorite in this contest. They’ve played 3-0 to the over this season as a favorite in true road games and there was an enormouse 176.0 combined points scored per contest. During their previous 5 contests, Northern Colorado has averaged 80.6 points scored per game while shooting 50.9% from the field, 40.0% from 3-point range, and 76.1% from the free throw line. Northern Colorado is coming off an 87-81 home win over Montana. They’ve played 10-1 to the over this season immediately following a game in which there was a combined 115 points or more being scored. Those 11 contests averaged a combined 165.7 points scored per outing.

Portland State has seen their last 3 all go over when the total was 138.0 or greater and there was a combined 169.3 points scored per game. They’ve played poor defense throughout their previous 5 contests while allowing 76.8 points per contest while opponents shot 48.1% and made 38.2% of their 3-point shot attempts. Give me this game to go over the total.

Minnesota @ Purdue 8:30 PM ET

Game# 777-778

Play On: Over 145.0

Minnesota has gone over the total in their last 4 when the number was 140.0 or greater and there was a combined 159.3 points scored per game. The Golden Gophers are #1 in Big 10 Conference action when it comes to 2-point percentage offense while making 53.7% of those attempts inside the arc. They’re also #2 in free throw attempts during Big 10 play.

Purdue has scored 79 points or more in each of their 6 conference home games this season. They’ve also seen 4 of their last 5 conference home contests go over the total with a combined average of 167.8 points scored per game. Purdue is #2 nationall and #1 during Big 10 action when it comes to adjusted offensive efficiency. Additionally, during conference action Purdue averaged a noteworthy 26 free throw attempts per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Oakland @ IPFW 7:00 ET

Game# 673-674

Play On: Over 152.0

Oakland has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 when the total was 163.0 or less and there was a combined average of 169.8 points scored per game. During their previous 5 outings, Oakland averaged 84.8 points scored per game and averaged 12 thrree-point shot makes per contest. During that identical time span they also shot an excellent 83.7% from the free throw line.

IPFW has averaged 82.0 points scored per game and shot a blistering hot 53.9% throughout their previous 3 contests. During conference action, IPFW averages 80.6% points scored per game while making 37.4% of their 3-point shot attempts. These teams played at Oakland earlier this season, and IPFW walked away with a 98-77 win which easily went over the total of 149.0. I’m confident that will see a similar high scoring affair in today’s matchup. Give me this game to go over the total.

Suns @ Kings 10:00 PM ET

Game# 507-508

Play On: Over 244.5

These teams have seen all 3 of their previous meetings go under the total this season and there was just a combined 227.0 points scored per game. Yet this current total is higher than any of the first 3 encounters. The oddsmakers are trying to tell you something but most won’t her that message.

Sacramento has gone 5-0-1 to the over in their last 6 with a combined 245.5 points scored per game. The Kings have shot 49% or betting during 16 of their last 23 games. Sacramento has also allowed an alarmingly high 123.4 points per game while opponents shot a combined 53.9% throughout the Kings previous 5 games.

Iowa State @ Cincinnati 7:00 ET

Game# 617-618

Play On: Under 136.5

Cincinnati has played 5-1 to the under in their last 6. The Bearcats are 3-0 to the under in their previous 3 at home and with just a combined average of 129.3 points scored per game. Iowa State has played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 when the total was 140.0 or less. The Cyclones are 13th national in adjusted defensive efficiency. Both teams are very good defensively and have limitations offensively. Give me this game to go under the total.

Marquette @ Butler 6:30 PM ET

Game# 601-602

Play On: Over 154.5

Butler upset Marquette 69-62 on the road earlier this season and that game easily went under the total of 154.5. Yet, the oddsmakers seem fully undeterred by that result as this current total is identical to the first meeting between these teams. These teams rank #2 and #3 in 3-point offensive shooting percentage during Big East Conference action.

Butler has played 8-3-1 to the over in their last 12 and there was a combined 154.8 points scored per game. During their 6 conference home games this season Butler averaged 77.3 points scored per contest. During their previous 5 contests, Butler averaged 82.8 points scored per game while shooting 48.7% and made 37.5% of their 3-point shots.

Marquette enters today on a 7-game win streak in which they shot 50% or better on each occasion. They also allowed 72 points or more in 5 of those contests. The Golden Eagle love to play at a torrid offensive tempo and that’s been even more evident in their conference games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Timberwolves @ Clippers 10:40 PM ET

Game# 589-590

Play On: Over 224.0

Both teams have shot the ball very well over each of their previous 5 games. During that time the Clippers shot 51.1% from the field, made an extremely impressive 43.7% of their 3-point shot attempts, and went a terrific 85.5% from the free throw line. Conversely, Minnesota shot 48.6% from the field and made 39.8% of their 3-point shots. Minnesota is coming off a 129-105 blowout win at Milwaukee in their previous game. The Timberwolves have played 10-2 to the over this season immediately following a contest in which they allowed 105 points or fewer and there was a combined 236.7 points scored per occurrence. Give me this game to go over the total.

Nuggets @ Bucks 8:10 PM ET

Game# 581-582

Play On: Under 231.5

Denver is coming off a 135-106 loss at Sacramento and that game went over the total of 232.5. However, the Nuggets have played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 after an under in their previous contest and with a combined average of 219.5 points scored per game. The Nuggets have also gone under the total in 6 consecutive non-conference contest and with a combined 214.0 points scored per game.

Milwaukee has played 5-0-1 to the under in their last 6 when the total was 227.0 or greater and there was a combined 226.0 points scored per contest. These teams have met 3 times since the start of the 2022-2023 campaign with all going under the total and a combined 213.7 points scored per game.

Since the start of the 1996-1997 season, NBA teams like Denver that are playing in their 4th game or fewer over the last 10 days, and there’s a total of 230.0 or greater, and both teams in the contest have a win percentage of between .600 to .750, resulted in those contest playing 46-12 (79.3%) to the under. The average total in those 58 contests was 235.1 and there was a combined 222.1 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

49ers vs. Chiefs :630 PM ET

Game# 101-102

Play On: Under 47.5

The Chiefs have played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 and 12-4 under during their previous 16 games. Kansas City hasn’t allowed more than 27 points all season long. Kansas City has played 11-1 to the under this season versus teams like San Francisco that complete 64% or better of their pass attempts and there was only a combined 37.0 points scored per game. The Chiefs have also played 6-0 to the under this season versus teams like San Francisco that average 4.5 or more yards per rush attempt and there was a combined 33.6 points scored per contest. Throughout their 3 postseason games, the Chiefs have run the ball on 46.6% of their offensive plays and that far exceeds their season average of 40.3%.

Since Andy Reid has taken over as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, his team have played 12-3 to the under immediately following a bye week. Reid’s Chiefs are also 7-0 to the under during his tenure when coming off back-to-back road wins that each came by 7 points or fewer.

San Francisco is coming off a 34-31 home win over Detroit in the NFC Championship Game. Kyle Shanahan has seen his 49ers teams play 16-7 to the under immediately following a game in which they allowed 30 points or more. During the previous 3 seasons, the 49ers have played 9-3 to the under in all games not played at home and where their point-spread was between -3.0 to +3.0 and there was a combined 40.5 points scored per game.

These teams rank 2nd and 3rd in scoring defense with the Chiefs allowing 17.3 points per gam and San Francisco 17.5. The Chiefs defense ranks 2nd in the NFL with 57 sacks and the 49ers are 7th with 48. Give me this game to go under the total.

Bulls @ Magic 6:10 ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Over 217.0

Chicago has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 with a combined 236.3 points scored per game and an average total of 219.3. The Bulss have also gone over the total in 11 of their previous 15 games. Orlando has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when the total was 226.0 or less. These teams mets in each of their previous games and Orlando won 127-11 this past Wednesday. Orlando has played 10-1 to the over in their last 11 this season following a win by 10 or more and there was a combined 234.2 points scored per game. Both teams have shot extremely well recently with each shooting an identical 50.1% from their field during their previous 5 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Cornell @ Yale 2:00 PM ET

Game# 667-668

Play On: Over 153.5

Yale is #1 during Ivy League in adjusted offensive efficiency while averaging 117.9 points per 100 offensive possessions. Cornell is #2 in that same category uring league play. Cornell is also #1 in the IVY when it comes to offensive temp while averaging 68.6 offensive possessions per 40 minutes played. Cornell has scored 77 points or more in 10 of their last 11 games. Yale has scored 79 points or more in each of their last 7 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Providence @ Butler 2:00 PM ET

Game# 659-660

Play On: Over 145.0

Butler is coming off a 71-62 loss at #1 Connecticut and the game went under the total of 145.0. Butler has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 immediately following an under and with an enormous average of 171.3 points scored per game. Providence has gone over the total in their last 5 when the number was 137.5 or greater and there was a combined 155.0 points scored per game. These teams met earlier this season at Providence and the Friars won 85-75 and that contest easily sailed over the total of 139.5. What stuck out to me in that matchup was the fact there was a combined 170 field goal attempts which equates to a torride offensive tempo set by both teams. Give me this game to go over the total.

Rockets @ Raptors 7:40 PM ET

Game# 535-536

Play On: Over 233.5

Toronto has seen each of their previous 4 games go over the total and there was a combined 245.3 points scored per contest. During that stretch the Raptors allowed 131.3 points per game and opponents shot 51.4% from the field. On the offensive side of things, Toronto has shot a stellar 48.6% from the field and made an excellent 41.0% of their 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 games. The Raptors have played 9-1 to the over this season when facing Western Conference teams and when the total was 231.0 or greater while a combined 250.3 points were scored per contest.

Houston is played at a very fast tempo over their previous 5 outings which is proven by their 93 field goal attempts per game average. Despite that plethora of shot attempts, the Rockets still managed to shoot a shiny 48.2% from the field. The Rockets have played 4-0 to the over on the road this season whenever the total was 227.5 or greater and there was a combined 245.7 points scored per game. This will be the 6th time that Houston will be facing Toronto since the start of the 2021-2022 season, and each of the previous 5 meetings all went over the total. Give me this game to go over the total.

North Alabama @ North Florida 7:00 PM ET

Game# 306531-306532

Play On: Over 151.0

North Florida has scored 76 points or more and shot 49% or better in 7 of their last 8 games. North Florida is #1 in adjusted offensive efficiency during Atlantic Sun Conference play. They’re also shooting a sizzling hot 41.3% from the 3-point territory during conference action. Each of their last 3 contests have gone over the total with a combined average of 170.7 points scored per game.

During their previous 5 contests, North Alabama has averaged 81.6 points scored per game, shot 48.7% from the field, converted on 48.7% of their field goal attempts, shot a scalding hot 43.7% from beyond the 3-point line, and made 79.3% of their free throws. They’ve seen each of their previous conference away contests go over the total with a combined average of 168.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Nebraska @ Northwestern 9:00 PM ET

Game# 737-738

Play On: Over 141.0

Nebraska has played 10-0-1 to the over in their last 11 whenever the total was 142.0 or greater. The Cornhuskers are #2 in Big 10 play when it comes to offensive 3-point shooting percentage at 40.8% and Northwestern is #1 at 44.1%. Conversely, Nebraska is #12 in Big 10 play at defensing the 3-point line as opponents have made 38.1% of those long-distance attempts while Northwestern is #13 at 38.8%. These teams are also the bottom 2 teams during Big 10 action in regard to 3-point shot attempts against them. Additionally, Nebraska has seen 43.8% of their field goal attempts come from beyond the 3-point line in Big 10 play which is the highest in the league. Give me this game to go over the total.

High Point @ UNC-Asheville 6:30 PM ET

Game# 306503-306504

Play On: Over 157.0

Both teams have been adept at getting to the free throw line during conference play and each is excellent in making those attempts with High Point at 81.5% and Asheville 77.6%. Asheville is averaging 79.1 points scored per game while shooting 50.6% and 43.0% from beyond the 3-point line. High Point averages 84.2 points scored during conference play and also gets to the free thrown line 31 times per contest. These teams met 3 weeks ago, and High Point walked away with an 84-79 home win. There was a combined 70 free throw attempts awarded in that contest and the teams converted on 82.6% of those attempts. Asheville has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 148.0 or greater and it resulted in a combined 162.0 points scored per game. High Point has scored 78 points or more in each of their last 11 games. Asheville has scored 79 points or more in 8 of their last 9 at home. Give me this game to go over the total.

Kansas @ Kansas State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 875-876

Play On: Over 144.5

Kansas has been sizzling hot offensively over their last 9 games and all against Big 12 Conference opponents. During that stretch, the Jayhawks have averaged 78.4 points scpored per game and shot a sensational 53.1% from the field. Kansas will be facing a Kansas State which is last during Big 12 Conference play when it comes to free throw attempts allowed at 24 per game. Additionally, over their previous 5 contests Kansas State has allowed an alarmingly high 30 free throw attempts per game. Kansas has made 74.2% of their free throw attempts in conference play which is 2nd best. Kansas has seen their last 3 road contests on the road go over the total with a combined 162.0 points scored per game. The last 4 meetings between these bitter in-state rivals have all gone over the total with a combined average of 167.8 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Raptors @ Thunder 7:10 PM ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Over 238.0

The Raptors have played 8-0 to the over in their last 8 on the road whenever the number was 230.0 or greater. Those 8 contests had an average total of 236.7 and there was a combined 253.9 points scored per game. Toronto has also played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 non-conference road contests and there was a combined 254.0 points scored per game.

This will be the finale of a 4-game homestand for the Thunder. Since the start of last season, Oklahoma City has played 10-1 to the over when playing 4 or more consecutive home games in a row and there was a combined 245.1 points scored per contest. The Thunder averages 122.3 points scored per game while shooting 50.7% and making 38.1% of their 3-point shots at home this season. They’ll be facing a Raptors team that has allowed 120.7 points per game while their opponents shot a combined 51.7% throughout their previous 6 games.

St. Mary’s @ Gonzaga 10:30 PM ET

Game# 815-816

Play On: Over 138.5

Despite the extremely slow pace that St. Mary’s prefers to play at, they’ve still played 8-3 to the over in their last 11 games. The Gaels are #1 in offensive efficiency, #1 in 3-point shooting percentage (38.2%), and #2 in free throw percentage (75.9%) during conference play.

Gonzaga has scored 73 points or more in 20 of 21 games this season with the lone exception coming against #2 Purdue. The Bulldogs have also scored 74 or more in all 11 at home while averaging 91.7 points per game and shooting a blistering hot 53.6% from the field. Give me this game to go over the total.

Suns @ Hawks 7:40 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Over 248.5

The Phoenix Suns have shot 48.9% or better in their last 12 and 17 of their previous 19 games. Throughout their previous 5 contests Phoenix has shot a blistering hot 56.7% and that includes making 40.4% of their 3-point shot attempts. The Suns are coming off a 136-120 win at Brooklyn. Phoenix has played 4-0 to the over on the road this season following a win by 15 or more and there was a combined average of 248.7 points scored per contest.

Atlanta has played 14-8-1 to the over at home this season and there was a combined average of 247.0 points scored per game. The Hawks are averaging 135.7 points scored per game while shooting 50.7% in their last 3 at home. The Hawks have played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 overall with a combined average of 262.0 points scored per contest. Atlanta has been horrible defensively over their last 5 while allowing 130.2 points per game while opponents shot 52.2% from the floor, made an alarmingly high 43.5% of their 3-point shot attempts, and had 28 free throw attempts per contest.

Granted this is an extremely high total even by modern NBA standards. However, I’m not going to let that scare me away. Give me this game to go over the total.

Manhattan @ Quinnipiac 7:00 PM ET

Game# 865-866

Play On: Over 151.5

These teams played on 1/17 at Manhattan and Quinnipiac walked away with a 76-59 win and that contest easily went under the total of 151.0. The oddsmakers seem undeterred by that result when setting the total for today’s matchup since it’s practically identical. That previous contest only had a combined 135 points scored but it was no fault of which how fast a tempo it was played at. We saw a combined 165 field goal attempts in that contest which is very high. These team are #1 and #2 during conference play when it comes to adjusted offensive tempo. Manhattan has seen each of their 4 games go over the total and there was a combined 155.0 points scored per game with the average total being 140.5. Quinnipiac has scored 76 points or more in 7 of their last 10 games. Give me this game to go over the total.

Pelicans @ Rockets 8:10 PM ET

Game# 573-574

Play On: Over 231.5

New Orleans is coming off a 118-112 loss at Boston and that contest went under the total of 234.0 The Pelicans have played 12-0-1 to the over in their previous 12 following an under with a combined average of 241.7 points scored per game. As a matter of fact, they haven’t gone under in 2 consecutive games since 11/27/2023 which a span of a little more than 2 months. Houston has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 conference home games and there was a combined 253 points or more scored on each occasion. The Rockets are also averaging 94 field goal attempts per game throughout their previous 5 contests which equates to an extremely fast pace. New Orleans won’t shy away from playing at a faster tempo as they’ve averaged 91 field goal attempts per game over their last 5. We should also see plenty of free throws in this contest with New Orleans division games averaging a combined 55 per contest and Houston 53 per outing. Furthermore, these teams have met twice this season and there was a combined 64 free throw attempts in one of those outings and 62 in another which are both extremely high numbers even by modern day NBA standards. Give me this game to go over the total.

76ers @ Warriors 10:10 PM ET

Game# 563-564

Play On: Over 235.5

Golden State has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 whenever the total was 227.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 259.6 points scored per game. Philadelphia has gone 4-0 to the over in their last 4 when the total was 227.0 or greater and there was a combined 249.5 points scored per game. The 76ers have seen a combined 56 free throw attempts per contest throughout their previous 5 games, and that included 30 per outing by themselves. Golden State has allowed 29 free throw attempts per contest over their previous 5 games. That should provide us with a plethora of scoring opportunities with the clock stopped in this matchup. Give me this game to go over the total.

Bowling Green @ Ball State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 613-614

Play On: Over 149.0

Bowling Green has gone over the total in each of their previous 8 contests and there was a combined average of 162.0 points scored per game. That includes 4-0 to the over in conference away games with a combined 154.0 points scored per contest. Ball State has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 whenever the total was 140.0 to 149.5 and there was a combined 154.0 points scored per contest. Ball State has also played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 conference home games and with a combined average of 158.3 points scored per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

Lakers @ Rockets 8:10 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Over 232.5

Houston has played 7-1 to the over in their previous 8 when the total was 227.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 243.1 points scored per game. The Rockets are coming off a 106-104 loss at Brooklyn in a game that went under the total 222.0. Houston has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 following an under in their previous contest and there was a combined average of 253.0 points scored per game. Houston has averaged an extremely high 98 field goal attempts per contest and scored 121.4 points per game throughout their previous 5 outings.

The Lakers have played 13-0 to the over in their last 13 on the road when the total was 227.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 247.9 points scored per game. Los Angeles has gone over the total in each of their last 5 games overall and with a combined 258.2 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

St. Joseph’s @ St. Bonaventure 8:30 PM ET

Game# 887-888

Play On: Over 144.0

St. Bonaventure has gone over the total in each of their last 5 at home with a combined average of 153.2 points scored per game. The Bonnies have scored 89 points or more and shot 55% or better in 4 of those last 5 at home. St. Joe’s has gone over the total in all 6 of their true road games this season with a combined 163.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Clippers @ Raptors 7:40 PM ET

Game# 563-564

Play On: Over 235.5

The Clippers has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 whenever the number was 224.5 or greater and there was a combined average of 244.8 points scored per game. Throughout their previous 5 contests the Clippers averaged 122.6 points scored per game while shooting 52.6% and they made a superb 47.6% of their 3-point shot attempts. The Clippers are coming off a 127-116 home win over the Lakers. They’ve played 9-1 to the over this season following a home win by 10 or more and there was a combined average of 240.5 points scored per contest.

Toronto has seen 5 of their last 6 non-conference games go over the total with a combined average of 248.5 points scored per game. Toronto faced the Clippers on the road a little over 2 weeks ago and lost 126-120 with the game going over the total of 235.0. Give  me this game to go over the total.

Kings @ Warriors 10:10 PM ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Over 242.5

The old boxing adage is the styles make the type of fight it’s projected to be. This is applicable to this matchup which projects to be a high scoring entertaining affair. The current total is indicative of such. Sacramento has averaged 94 field goal attempts and Golden State 92 in each of their previous 5 games. That equates to a fast tempo game even by modern NBA standards. Golden State has gone over the total in each of their last 4 conference home games and with a combined average of 247.3 points scored per contest. Sacramento has scored 121 points or more and shot 51.7% or better in 5 of their last 7 games. The Kings have also allowed an average of 121.4 points per game while allowing opponents to make an alarmingly high 42.0% of their 3-point shot attempts. Golden State has made 42% of their 3-point shot attempts and averaged 120.8 points scored per contest throughout their previous 5 games while also allowing 125.8 points per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

Xavier @ Creighton 8:30 PM ET

Game# 645-646

Play On: Over 148.0

Xavier has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 and there was a combined average of 161.0 points scored per game. The Musketeers have been playing a an extremely fast office pace over their last 7 contests which is evidenced by them having 63 or more field goal attempts on each occasion. Xavier has scored 74 points or more in 8 of their last 10 games. Creighton is averaging an impressive 87.8 points scored per game while shooting 51.2% and includes going 36% from 3-point range at home this season. Give me this game to go over the total.

Texans @ Ravens 4:30 PM ET

Game# 301-302

Play On: Under 44.0

The Ravens have allowed 20 points or fewer in 12 of 17 games this season. Since John Harbaugh has taken over as head coach in Baltimore, his Ravens teams have played 5-0 to the under during postseason home games. The average total in those 5 contests was 42.0 and there were a combined 34.0 points scored per game.

Baltimore is a run heavy team by NFL standards. The Ravens have run the ball on 52.4% of their offensive plays. The Texans have allowed less than 100 yards rushing in 12 of their last 14 games. Texan’s rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has enjoyed a stellar NFL debut season and stepped-up big time during last week’s Wildcard Round home win over Cleveland. However, on the road against an experienced defense that ranks #1 in both sacks and points allowed is a whole other animal. Give me this game to go under the total.

Northwestern @ Nebraska 2:15 PM ET

Game# 679-680

Play On: Over 144.0

No analysis due to time constraints.

Nets @ Lakers 10:40 PM ET

Game# 545-546

Play On: Under 227.5

The Nets have played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 away and there was just a combined 212.8 points scored per game. During those 5 contests, Brookly averaged a scant 100.2 points scored per game. Brooklyn has also played 3-0 to the under this season in non-conference away games that had a total of 229.5 and there was just a combined 210.0 points scored per game. The Lakers have played 15-7 to the under at home this season and that includes 3-0 to the under in their last 3. Give me this game to go under the total.

Suns @ Pelicans 8:10 PM ET

Game# 537-538

Play On: Over 236.5

The Suns have shot 49% or better from the field in 9 of their last 11 games. Phoenix has averaged 123.5 points scored per game and shot a combined 54.0% throughout their previous 4 on the road. The bad news for Phoenix is their defensive play has left to be desired over their previous 5 games. During that stretch, Phoenix allowed 120.2 points per game while allowing opponents to shoot 50.1% and convert on an alarmingly hot 42.8% of their 3-point shot attempts. Conversely, New Orleans has averaged 124.8 points scored per contest, shot 51.0% from the field, and made a superb 43.9% of their 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 contests. This will ne the first meeting of the season between these Western Conference teams. They met 4 times last season and each of those contests went over the total with a combined 241.5 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

St. Peter’s @ Fairfield 7:00 PM ET

Game# 877-878

Play On: Over 135.0

This is a very low total for a Fairfield game. That has much to do about the extremely slow tempo that St. Peter’s plays at which ranks #350 nationally out of 363 division 1 teams. However, the Peacocks have played 3-1 to the over in their last 4 and averaged a respectable 71.8 points scored per game. Furthermore, St. Peter’s has scored 67 points or more in their last 3 and 4 of the previous 5 on the road. When considering the current total on this contest, the previous sentence is certainly noteworthy. St. Peter’s is 5-0 SU&ATS in their last 5 games while averaging an extremely high 28 free throw attempts per game and making an outstanding 75.9% of those attempts.

Fairfield has played 6-0 to the over in conference play and with a combined 156.4 points scored per game. During those 6 contests they shot a blistering hot 42.0% from 3-point range, 55.4% inside the arc, and converted on an excellent 78.2% of their 3-point attempts. Give me this game to go over the total.

Nets @ Trailblazers 10:10 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Under 222.0

No analysis today due to time constraints.

Hornets @ Pelicans 8:10 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Under 229.5

No analysis today due to time constraints.

Heat @ Raptors 7:40 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Under 226.5

No analysis today due to time constraints.

Eagles @ Buccaneers 8:15 PM ET

Game# 151-152

Play On: Over 43.0

The weather forecast is calling for a 60% chance of rain showers throughout the game. However, the win will be a non-factor. These teams met earlier this season at Tampa Bay and the Eagles won 26-11 while piling up 473 yards of total offense. Philadelphia’s point production was a bit deceiving since they settled for 4 field goals after driving inside the red zone on each occasion. The Eagle defense has been a mess over their last 7 contests while allowing 30.9 points and 401.1 yards per game. During their previous 7 this season versus fellow NFC teams the Tampa Bay Buccaneers averaged a healthy 24.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Utah @ Stanford 5:00 PM ET

Game# 843-844

Play On: Over 156.5

Stanford has played 8-0 to the over at home this season with a combined average of 171.4 points scored per game. Conversely, Utah has played 5-0-2 to the over in neutral site and true away games with a combined 153.3 points scored per contest. Stanford is #19 nationally in 3-points offensive shooting percentage while making 38.6% of their attempts. Utah is #31 nationally at that same category at an impressive 37.6%. Additionally, Utah is #203 and Stanford #260 nationally when it comes to 3-points percentage defense. Both teams are in the upper 30% in college basketball when it comes to offensive tempo. Give me this game to go over the total.

Kings @ 76ers 7:40 PM ET

Game# 501-502

Play On: Over 241.0

The Kings are averaging 118.2 points per game. That’s significant since Philadelphia has played 10-1 to the over this season versus opponents who average of 116.0 points or more per contest and there was a combined 245.8 points scored per game. The 76ers are #6 in the NBA when it comes to points scored per game at 119.9. The Kings love playing fast and especially recently where they’ve had 91 or more field goal attempts in 6 of their last 7. Speaking of points scored per game, Sacramento averages 118.2 per contest. The Kings have shot a sizzling hot 52.1% throughout their previous 5 away games. They’ll be facing a Philadelphia team that’s allowing 129.0 points per game while their opponents shot a combined 50.6% over their last 3 outings. Give me this game to go over the total.

IPFW @ Robert Morris 7:00 PM ET

Game# 871-872

Play On: Over 154.5

Despite their poor record, Robert Morris has scored 75 points or more in 6 of their last 7 games and that includes the previous 4 played at home. Furthermore, RMU has played 4-0 to the over this season when the total was 145.0 or greater and there was a combined total of 171.5 points scored per game.

IPFW loves to play an up-tempo style of basketball. They’ve scored 75 points or more in 13 of 17 games this season. During their last 3 games played IPFW averaged 91.3 points scored per contest. They’re coming off 2 losses against Wright State 106-98 and Youngstown State 95-83. Additionally, I look for IPFW to get plenty of east transition baskets when facing this RMU team who turns the ball over on 24% of their offensive possessions which ranks #304 nationally, and considering IPFW is #11 nationally in forcing turnovers. Give me this game to go over the total.

Arkansas @ Georgia 9:00 PM ET

Game# 733-734

Play On: Over 151.5

These teams have seen their last 4 meetings all go over the total with a combined average of 172.5 points scored per game. Arkansas has played 11-3 to the over this season and likes to push the pace offensively. The Razorbacks have also witnessed a combined average of 50 free throw attempts per contest in their 14 games and that is extremely high by college basketball standards. Georgia is adept at get to the free throw line while averaging 24 attempts per game. During their previous 4 contests Georgia has averaged 85.0 points scored per game and shot 50.6% from the field. Give me this game to go over the total.

Texans @ Colts 8:15 PM ET

Game# 469-470

Play On: Over 47.5

Indianapolis has gone over the total in all 4 at home this season when the total was 44.0 or greated and there was a combined average of 54.0 points scored per game. Since the start of last season, all 3 meetings between these division rivals have gone over the total with a combined 51.0 points scored per game. The Colts are #9 in scoring offense but #24 in total defense and are the #27 NFL scoring defense. Houston is the #7 passing offense in the NFL and that’s despite having to play a short stretch without their starting quarterback C.J. Stroud who is an absolute lock for NFL Rookie of the Year. Since the beginning of the 2021-2022 season the Colts quarterback is 22-11 to the over during his 33 starts. Give me this game to go over the total.

Stanford @ USC 4:00 PM ET

Game# 717-718

Play On: Over 151.0

USC has played 5-0 to the over this season whenever there was a total of 151.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 164.8 points scored per game. The Trojans have also gone over the number in their last 4 at home with a combined average of 163.3 points scored per game. Stanford is coming off a 59-53 win at UCLA on Wednesday and that contest easily went under the total of 138.5. However, the Cardinal have played 3-0 to the over this season immediately following an under and with a combined 154.0 points scored per contest. Additionally, Stanford has played 5-1 to the over when the total has been 148.0 or greater this season and with a combined 162.8 points scored per game. Furthermore, Stanford shot just 36% in Wednesday game versus UCLA and that was the 5th time this season they shot less than 44%. However, the Cardinal followed the previous 5 up by averaging 85.0 points scored per game. The pace of this game based on season averages for both teams will be conducive to a high scoring game relative to the current total. Give me this game to go over the total.

Wisconsin vs. LSU 12:00 PM ET

Game# 273-274

Play On: Over 56.5

LSU will be without Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels who opted out of this bowl game. However, they’ll have every other starter on both sides of the ball. The LSU defense has been terrible all season. However, their offense was the top scoring unit in all of College Football and even without Daniels will be able to move the ball consistently with 4* backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeir. Wisconsin has a pretty good quarterback of their own in Tanner Mordecai in addition to a powerful running game at his disposal. Give me this game to go over the total.