Stanford @ Oklahoma State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 617-618

Play On: Stanford +8.0 (5*)

Oklahoma State defeated Florida Gulf Coast 80-68 in the opening round of the NIT. The Cowboys won that game despite shooting an awful 35.6% from the field. As a matter of fact, Oklahoma State has shot a poor 38.6% from the field over its previous 3 games.

Stanford was decimated by injuries earlier this season, and as a result they went an uninspiring 6-8 during its first 14 games. Since that time they’ve gone a respectable 13-7. Since game 15 of their season, Stanford is an extremely profitable 11-4 ATS (73.3%) when facing a team with a winning record. Bet on Stanford plus the points for a 5* wager.

Marshall vs. West Virginia 9:40 PM ET

Game# 721-722

Play On: Over 159.5 (10*)

There’s good reason why this total is so high. Using an old boxing adage is appropriate in describing this matchup, “styles make fights”. Both team’s play up-tempo style of basketball. Marshall has averaged 62 field goal attempts and 84.2 points scored per game this season. The Thundering Herd are also one of the worst teams in Division 1 regarding scoring defense. They’re allowing a lofty 78.7 points per game while speeding its opponents up to the tune of 67 field goal attempts per game.

West Virginia has seen 6 of its 7 previous games go over the total. The Mountaineers are averaging 79.8 points scored and 64 field goal attempts per game this season. West Virginia hasn’t been very good on the defensive end late. Over their last 5 games, West Virginia opponents combined to shoot 48.4% from the field and they’ve converted on an alarmingly high 43.3% of their 3-point shots.

As Ralph Kramden would say to Alice on the old Honeymooners sitcom, “to the moon!” Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Loyola-Chicago vs. Tennessee 6:10 PM ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Under 130.5 (5*)

These teams are both very good defensively. Loyola has seen each of their previous 6 games go under the total, and there was just a combined average of 120.0 points scored per contest. The Ramblers allowed 62 points or less in each of those 6 outings. Tennessee has allowed 66 points or less in 7 of its last 8 games. Tennessee has gone under the total 5 straight times when they’re a favorite of 3.5-points or more, and there was a combined average of only 125.0 points scored per contest. This game has all the ear marks of a low scoring affair and that’s the precise direction that I’m choosing to go. Bet on the game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Buffalo vs. Kentucky 5:15 PM ET

Game# 537-538

Play On: Buffalo +6.0 (5*)

After starting this season 7-5, Buffalo has gone 20-3 during its last 23 games. Their 3 defeats during that time frame all came by 3 points or less. Buffalo is averaging a robust 84.9 points scored per game and that’s good for 6th nationally. The Bulls are one of those rare mid-majors which possess quality depth.

As we witnessed in their game against Arizona, the moment isn’t too big for this gritty and vert talented Buffalo team. After all, this is their 3rd NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 4 years. It wouldn’t shock me at all to see Buffalo pull off another shocking upset. Still, I’ll take the points as an additional bonus. Bet on Buffalo plus the points for a 5* wager.

Alabama vs Villanova 12:10 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Villanova -11.0 (10*)

Alabama has won 3 of their last 4 games, but that was preceded by a 5-game losing streak. The Crimson Tide have been awful defensively in their previous 2 outings, allowing 84.5 points per game and permitted its 2 opponents to shoot a blistering hot 60% from the floor. That’s troublesome when considering Villanova has shot a combined 52.7 % from the field and made an outstanding 45.7% of their 3-points attempts over their previous 5 games.

Villanova is currently averaging 87.1 points per game. The Wildcats are coming off an 87-61 win over Radford in a game they led 44-23 at halftime. Alabama is an uninspiring 20-15, and especially considering they received an at-large invite and didn’t get an automatic bid as a conference tournament champion. The Crimson Tide is averaging 72.7 points scored per game this season. The combination of this data sets up a very profitable betting angle which is illustrated below.

Any neutral court favorite that averages 76 or more points scored per game, and they led at the half by 20 points or more in their previous outing, versus an opponent (Alabama) that averages 67 to 74 points scored per contest and is playing after game 14 of the season, resulted in those favorites going 35-12 ATS (74.5%) since 1997. The average line in those 47 games was 11.1, and the favorites outscored their opponents by an average of 15.9 points per contest. Bet on Villanova minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Texas vs. Nevada 4:30 PM ET

Game# 879-880

Play On: Nevada (10*)

I haven’t been impressed by Texas at all this season. I thought at the very best they should’ve been playing on of the “First Four” games. Nevada has been a Top 25 team for a majority of this season. They were upset in the semifinals of their conference tournament by a red-hot San Diego State team. Nevada is the better team in this matchup and they will prevail. Bet on Nevada for a 10* Top Play wager.

Buffalo vs. Arizona 9:40 PM ET

Game# 739-740

Play On: Buffalo +8.5 (10*)

Arizona spent the majority of the first half of this season underachieving. However, they rebounded in the second half of the campaign and it culminate by winning the PAC-12 Tournament championship. Nevertheless, it wasn’t a banner year for the PAC-12 with only 3 of their teams receiving a NCAA Tournament invite, and Arizona State was already eliminated in last night’s loss to Syracuse.

Buffalo is fully capable of giving Arizona all they can handle and then some. The Bulls went 18-3 this season in MAC play, and all 3 of their defeats came by 3 points or less. They also lost to Cincinnati by just 6 and led Syracuse with less than 5 minutes to play at the Carrier Dome before falling short. The Bulls are an explosive offensive team and they possess quality depth. Unlike other mid-majors this Buffalo team will be difficult to wear down, and their ability to knock down 3-point shots will keep them in the game throughout.

This will also be Buffalo’s 3rd trip to the NCAA Tournament in 4 years, so they won’t be in awe of the situation. They lost by 6 to West Virginia in 2015 and by 7 to Miami in 2016. I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see a huge upset in this contest. Nonetheless, I’ll take the points as an additional bonus. Bet on Buffalo plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

NC State vs. Seton Hall 4:30 PM ET

Game# 729-730

Play On: Seton Hall -2.5 (5*)

NC State has won 5 of their previous games. Unfortunately for Wolfpack fans, their team is 0-8 SU&ATS during the past 3 seasons after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games. They lost those

Seton Hall is coming off a 1-point loss to Butler during the Big East Conference Tournament. Meanwhile, NC State was eliminated in their first ACC Tourney game during a 91-87 loss to Boston College. This sets up an extremely profitable betting angle illustrated below.

Any neutral court favorite (Seton Hall) coming off a loss by 6 points or less, versus an opponent coming off a game in which there was a combined 155 or more points scored, resulted in those favorites going 124-33 (795) straight up during the past 5 seasons. Considering the small number that the favorite is being asked to cover in this matchup, the straight up betting angle takes on added significance. Bet on Seton Hall for a 5* wager.

Loyola-Illinois vs. Miami 3:10 PM ET

Game# 735-736

Play On: Loyola-Illinois +1.5 (5*)

This is a very good Loyola team that enters with an outstanding 28-5 record. After starting Missouri Valley Conference play at 1-3, the Ramblers has won 17 of their last 18 games, and that includes their current 10-game unbeaten streak. In case you’re wondering about the level of competition that Loyola faced, they had an earlier road win over then 5th ranked Florida. The Ramblers have been terrific defensively of late, allowing a mere 54.0 points per contest, and held opponents to 38.8% shooting over their previous 5 outings. Meanwhile, defense has been an afterthought to Miami in recent games. As a matter of fact, during their previous 5 games Miami opponents are averaging 78.0 points per game while allowing them to shoot 49.8%. Bet On Loyola for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma vs. Rhode Island 12:15 PM ET

Game# 723-724

Play On: Rhode Island -2.0 (5*)

I don’t know how a team that has lost 10 straight road/neutral site games in a row ends up with an at large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Nevertheless, Oklahoma not only managed to do so, but they weren’t even one of the final 4 teams to make it in.

Rhode Island will enter this contest averaging 76.2 points scored per game. The Rams were upset in the Atlantic 10 Championship Game during a 1-point loss to Davidson. Conversely, Oklahoma is allowing a lofty 81.2 points per game this season.

Any favorite (Rhode Island) averaging 74 to 78 points scored per game and is coming off a loss by 3 points or less, versus an opponent that’s allowing 78 points or more per game, resulted in those favorites going 68-26 ATS (72.3%) since 1997. This identical betting angle has gone 11-2 ATS (84.6%) this season. Bet on Rhode Island minus the points for a 5* wager.

Arizona State vs. Syracuse 9:10 PM ET

Game# 611-612

Play On: Syracuse +1.5 (5*)

These teams were the final 2 choices for at large bids by the NCAA Tournament committee and there was plenty of criticism as a result. Arizona State limps into the NCAA Tournament after losing 5 of its last 6 games. The Sun Devils last 4 defeats came against teams that aren’t participating in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Syracuse has lost 4 of their previous 6 games. However, the Orange are 12-3 straight up during the past 3 seasons after losing 4 or 5 of its previous 6 games.

Arizona State has struggled against zone defenses this season. They’ll be facing arguably one of the best defensive zone teams in the country tonight. Syracuse has held their opponents this season to a paltry 39.6% shooting. Arizona State is 1-7 straight up during the past 2 seasons after game 14 of the season when facing teams with a 42% or less defensive field goal percentage.

Besides their guard tandem of Frank Howard and Tyus battle, Syracuse is a very good rebounding team. Conversely, Arizona State has a dismal -8 rebound per game differential over their last 5 outings. Bet on Syracuse for a 5* wager.

Nebraska @ Mississippi State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 619-620

Play On: Mississippi State -4.0 (5*)

Nebraska has won 15 of their last 20 games, finished 13-5 in the Big Ten regular season standings, yet was bypassed by the NCAA Tournament Committee. Then again, the Big Ten received just 3 bids which speaks to their overall lack of strength, and especially considering it’s a power conference.

Mississippi State has gone an outstanding 18-2 at home this season. Their only 2 home defeats came at the hands of #13 Tennessee and #19 Auburn. The SEC was arguably the best power conference this season from top to bottom. Bet on Mississippi State minus the points for a 5* wager.

St. Bonaventure vs. UCLA 9:10 PM ET

Game# 545-546

Play On: St. Bonaventure +3.5 (5*)

Despite their 21-11 record, UCLA has been erratic at times. Some games they’ve looked like a superbly talented team. Then there’s been others when they struggled Central Arkansas, South Dakota, and CS-Bakersfield.

This is a very underrated St. Bonaventure team that currently sports a 25-7 record. Only the questionable status of Courtney Stockard (hamstring) stops me from rating this as a top-rated pick. When Stockard in addition to senior guards Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley have all been available to play this season, St. Bonaventure is 22-4 which includes 4-2 versus 2018 NCAA Tournament teams. Bet on St. Bonaventure plus the points for a 5* wager.

Florida Gulf Coat @ Oklahoma State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 555-556

Play On: Florida Gulf Coast +11.0 (5*)

Florida Gulf Coast has shot a very impressive 49.7% from the field this season. They’re coming off an upset loss to Lipscomb in their previous game in which they allowed them to shoot an unconscionable 65% from the field.

Any road team (FGCU) that’s shooting 48% or better from the field, and they allowed their opponent to shoot 60% or better in their previous game, resulted in those road teams going 56-23 straight up since 1997. Considering what this current point-spread is, it creates a plethora of betting value on the underdog in tonight’s matchup. Bet on Florida Gulf Coast plus the points for a 5* wager.

Vermont @ Middle Tennessee State 8:00 PM ET

Game# 551-552

Play On: Vermont +6.0 (5*)

The Vermont Catamounts are 27-7. Their 7 losses have come by just a combined 28 points, and 6 of those defeats were by 4 points or less. Middle Tennessee State entered the final week of regular season action ranked in the Top 25. After losing their regular season finale and opening CUSA Tournament game they were snubbed by the NCAA Tournament committee. The novice fan will say that will serve as additional motivation in the NIT. My professional experience has indicated to me that in most instances these types of teams are flat in their opening NIT Tournament game. Bet on Vermont plus the points for a 5* wager.

Boston College @ Western Kentucky 8:00 PM ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Western Kentucky -5.0 (5*)

Boston College was a poor 2-9 straight up in true road games this season. Their only wins came at Hartford from the America East Conference, and against Pittsburgh who went 0-18 in ACC action. Meanwhile, this is a Western Kentucky team which beat #11 Purdue (28-6) earlier this season. It’s not often that a CUSA team gets to host an opponent from a power conference, and it will certainly add to Western Kentucky’s motivation in that regard. Bet on Western Kentucky minus the points for a 5* wager.

LIU vs. Radford 6:40 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Radford -4.5 (10*)

A couple of #16 seeds will play for the right to be massacred by the East Region #1 seed Villanova. Nevertheless, barring line movement and a push, someone must cover this contest.

Radford enters the “Big Dance” as winners of 7 straight games and with a stellar 22-12 season record. Meanwhile, LIU has won 5 in a row, but their uninspiring 18-16 record sis less than inspiring. Radford played the much tougher non-conference schedule than LIU encountered, and was very competitive on most of those occasions.

Any NCAA Tournament favorite of 3.5 to 9.5-points, versus a #13 to #16 seed who’s coming off 5 or more wins in a row, resulted in those favorites going 44-16 ATS (7.3%) since 1997. The favorite held a +10.2 point per game differential during those 60 contests. Bet on Radford minus the points for a 5* wager.

USC vs. Arizona 10:00 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Under 144.0 (5*)

USC has gone under the total in 9 straight games. During their pair of conference tournament wins, USC allowed held their opponents to 51.0 points per games and limited them to an absurd 31% shooting. Meanwhile, Arizona has gone under the total in 3 of its last 4 and 7 of their previous 9 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

SE Louisiana vs. SF Austin 9:00 PM ET

Game# 555-556

Play On: SE Louisiana +6.5 (10*)

The underdog SE Louisiana enters today riding a sizzling hot 9-game winning streak. During its past 5 games, SE Louisiana has made 52.9% of its field goal attempts and shot an impressive 41.0% from 3-point territory. During that stretch, they held their opponents to just 39.6% shooting. There’s a wealth of value on the underdog in this contest. Bet on SE Louisiana plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

North Carolina vs. Virginia 8:30 PM ET

Game# 539-540

Play On: Under 125.5 (5*)

North Carolina has seen each of their previous 4 games go under the total. The Tar Heels have been superb defensively in all 3 of their ACC Tourney wins by allowing 64.3 points per game and holding its opponents to a combined 36.4 shooting. Virginia has gone under the total in both conference tournament games, allowed a mere 58.0 points per contest, and their 2 opponents shot a combined 35.7%. Virginia has been unequivocally the best defensive team in the country this season while allowing a mere 53.1 points per game. These teams met once during the regular season, and Virginia walked off with a low scoring 61-49 home win. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

New Mexico vs. San Diego State 6:00 PM ET

Game# 533-534

Play On: New Mexico +4.5 (5*)

New Mexico has been red-hot offensively of late. The Lobos have scored 83 points or more and shot 49% or better in each of their previous 6 games. New Mexico is 6-1 straight up this season in conference games after scoring 80 points or more during each of their last 2 games. It’s rare to see an underdog in a conference tournament games that’s beaten their opponent in both regular season meetings. However, that’s the case with New Mexico who has knocked off San Diego State twice this season. Bet on New Mexico plus the points for a 5* wager.

Davidson vs. St. Bonaventure 3:30 PM ET

Game# 521-522

Play On: St. Bonaventure +3.5 (5*)

St. Bonaventure enters today’s Atlantic 10 Conference Semifinal riding a 12-game win streak and is 25-6 overall. Despite their impressive overall record and finishing behind only Rhode Island in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings, short of winning this postseason tournament they remain a bubble team. There certainly will be a sense of urgency today for the Bonnies. Senior backcourts during tournament games in March pay huge dividends. The Bonnies possess a dynamic tandem in Jaylen Adams and Curtis Mobley. Bet on St. Bonaventure plus the points for a 5* wager.

North Carolina vs. Duke 9:30 PM ET

Game# 867-868

Play On: Under 156.5 (5*)

North Carolina has seen each of their previous 3 games go under the total, and there was just a combined 140.0 points scored per contest. In their 2 ACC Tournament games they’ve allowed 62.0 points per game and held its opponents to a paltry 34.4% shooting. Duke went over the total in yesterday’s win over Notre Dame. It broke a string of 6 straight games going under for the Blue Devils. Duke does average a lofty 85.2 points scored per game. However, North Carolina has seen all 7 of its games go under the total this season when facing an opponent that scored 84 or more points per outing. Both regular season games between these bitter ACC rivals went under the total and did so by a combined 30.5 points. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo 9:00 PM ET

Game# 863-864

Play On: Eastern Michigan +2.0 (10*)

Eastern Michigan enters this MAC Tourney Semifinal on a 7-game win streak, and they’ve covered 6 straight times. They won both of their regular season meetings against Toledo and shot a red-hot 53.9% in those contests. Eastern Michigan has shot 51.9% over their previous 5 games. They will be facing a Toledo team who’s calling card isn’t on the defensive side of the floor. Bet on Eastern Michigan plus the small number for a 10* Top Play wager.

Utah vs. Oregon 11:30 PM ET

Game# 731-732

Play On: Utah +2.5 (10*)

Oregon enters the PAC-12 Tournament on a modest 2-game win streak. However, the Ducks are 0-3 straight up in their last 3 games following 2 wins in a row. Utah has plenty of momentum going into postseason action after winning 6 of its last 7 regular season games. Bet on Utah plus the small number for a 10* Top Play wager.

Butler vs. Seton Hall 9:30 PM ET

Game# 699-700

Play On: Seton Hall +1.0 (5*)

This is one of those rare instances when I’ll agree with public betting. After all, the public isn’t wrong all the time but is on most occasions. This will be a pro Seton Hall crowd tonight because of the nearness of their campus to Madison Square Garden, and a plethora of alumni living in the New York Metropolitan area. We can’t ignore that factor in what otherwise shapes up as an even matchup. Seton Hall finished their regular season slate by winning 4 of its last 5, and their lone defeat came by 1 against a NCAA Tournament projected #1 seed in Villanova. Seton Hall has a +4 rebound per game differential this season. Since game 15 of Butler’s season, they’ve gone 0-6 straight up when facing teams that possess a +4 or better rebound per game margin. Additionally, Butler is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 games not played at legendary Cole Field House. Bet on Seton Hall for a 5* wager.

Akron vs. Eastern Michigan 9:00 PM ET

Game# 691-692

Play On: Eastern Michigan -6.0 (5*)

Eastern Michigan finished its regular season campaign by winning 6 straight games, and they also covered each of its last 5. Akron won its final 2 regular season games by a combined 3 points. Despite those pair of victories, Akron is just 4-8 during their previous 12 games. Bet on Eastern Michigan minus the points for a 5* wager.

Notre Dame vs. Duke 7:00 PM ET

Game# 665-666

Play On: Under 144.0 (5*)

Notre Dame has seen each of its last 4 games go under the total, and there was a combined average of 128.8 points scored per game. During their last 5 outings, Notre Dame is allowing 63.6 points per game while holding opponents to just 39.9% shooting and allowed just 12 free throws per contest.

Duke has gone under the total in 6 straight games. Those contests averaged only a combined 126.0 points scored per game. The Blue Devils allowed 64 points or less in each one of those 6 contests. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

LSU vs. Mississippi State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 713-714

Play On: LSU +2.5 (5*)

LSU finished their regular season with a decisive 78-57 home win over their opponent tonight which will bode well from a confidence standpoint. The Tigers will also be playing with conference tournament revenge after being eliminated by Mississippi State a season in an embarrassing manner. LSU is averaging a lofty 77.6 points scored per game this season. Mississippi State is a dismal 1-7 ATS this season when facing teams that average 77 or more points scored per game. Bet on LSU plus the small number for a 5* wager.

South Alabama vs. Troy 6:00 PM ET

Game# 587-588

Play On: Over 144.5 (5*)

South Alabama has gone over the total during its previous 4 outings, and there was a combined 159.7 points scored per game. Troy has seen 3 of its last 4 contests and there was a combined 155.5 points scored per game.

This is a first round contest in the Sun belt Conference Tournament which is being played in New Orleans. South Alabama enters this contest at 14-17 (.452) and Troy 15-16 (.484).

Any neutral court game in the first round of a conference tournament that has a total of 140.0 to 149.5, and both teams have a winning percentage of .400 to .490, resulted in those contests going 28-6 (82.4%) over the total since 1997. The average total in those 34 contests was 143.0 and there was an average of 154.5 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

South Dakota vs. South Dakota State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 537-538

Play On: Over 145.5 (10*)

Both these teams love to play at a fast tempt. South Dakota is averaging a lofty 60 field goal attempts per game while South Dakota State hoists up 61 per contest. These teams saw both their regular season matchups stay under the total. However, the totals in those games were 156.5 and 161.0 which is substantially higher than tonight’s number. Furthermore, there was a combined 148 and 145 points scored in those contests which is right in line with tonight’s total.

South Dakota is coming off yesterday’s 76-58 win over Denver. South Dakota has gone over the total in all 7 games this season following a contest in which they allowed 60 points or less. There was a combined average of 153.5 points scored in those contests. South Dakota State is 9-2 over the total this season in games played on a neutral floor or on the road when facing teams with a winning record. Those 11 contests averaged an enormous 172.6 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Oral Roberts vs Denver 9:30 PM ET

Game# 849-850

Play On: Under 136.0 (5*)

This Summit Conference Tournament Game will be played at a neutral site in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. These teams have met twice this season and both games went under the total. Oral Roberts is coming off an 83-75 win at Nebraska-Omaha in their previous game, and they did so as a 1.5-point underdog. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Any neutral court team coming off a road underdog straight up win, and has a win percentage of .200 to .400, resulted in those games going 53-17 (75.7%) under the total since 1997. The average total in those 70 contests was 136.1 and there was a combined 129.5 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

NC-Wilmington vs. Hofstra 8:30 PM ET

Game# 833-834

Play On: Hofstra -5.0 (10*)

This Colonial Conference Tournament game will be played at a neutral site in Charleston, South Carolina. The last time these teams met was on 2/10 when Wilmington walked away with a 90-70 win. Hofstra has gone 4-0 SU&ATS and that’s improved their season record to 19-11 (.633). Despite a win in their previous game, Wilmington enters today with a poor 10-20 record this season.

Any neutral court team that’s playing with same season revenge stemming from a road loss, possessing a win percentage of .600 to .800, versus an opponent with a losing record, resulting in those teams going 25-3 ATS (89.3%) during the past 5 seasons. The average line for those teams in those 28 games was -6.4 and they won by 12.2 points per contest. Bet on Hofstra minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

North Dakota State vs IPFW 7:00 PM ET

Game# 847-848

Play On: Under 147.0 (5*)

This Summit Conference Tournament Game will be played at a neutral site in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. IPFW averages 82.1 points scored per game while North Dakota State is averaging 74.6 per outing. IPFW has seen a combined 156 or more points scored in each of their previous 4 games.

Any neutral court team (IPFW) with a total of 140.0 to 149.5 that averages 76 or more points scored per game, and their last 2 games saw a combined 155 or more points being scored, versus an opponent that averages 74 to 76 points scored per game, resulted in those contests going 48-13 (78.7%) under the total since 1997. The average total in those 61 contests was 145.9 and there was a combined 139.0 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Tulane @ UCF 4:30 PM ET

Game# 825-826

Play On: Over 134.5 (5**)

UCF has gone 5-1 over the total in its last 6 and 9-2 over during its previous 11 games. Tulane is coming off a 78-49 blowout loss against Cincinnati. That contest stayed under the total of 138.5. Tulane has gone over the total in 6 straight games this season following an under in its previous contest. Those 6 games averaged a combined 158.5 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Arkansas State @ UL-Monroe 3:00 PM ET

Game# 551-552

Play On: UL-Monroe -6.5 (5*)

These are 2 teams headed in opposite directions. Arkansas State has lost 5 of their last 6 games. UL-Monroe is 6-1 SU&ATS in their last 7 and 8-2 SU&ATS during its previous 10 contests. UL-Monroe has also gone a very profitable 5-1 SU&ATS in their last 6 home games. Monroe will also be out to revenge an earlier season 75-64 loss at Arkansas State in a game that the home team attempted 30 free throws compared to Monroe’s 2. That’s a highly improbable scenario to occur once again. Bet on UL-Monroe minus the points for a 5* wager.

Oregon @ Washington 4:30 PM ET

Game# 623-624

Play On: Washington +2.0 (5*)

Oregon has scored 76 and 98 points in their last 2 games. The Ducks are 1-4 straight up this season after scoring 75 points or more in their previous 2 games. Oregon has also lost 4 straight road games.

Washington is coming off a 2-point home win over Oregon State on Thursday night but failed to cover as a 4.0-point favorite. The Huskies are 6-1 straight up at home this season following a home win. They’ve also gone 9-2 ATS this season following an ATS loss and outscored those 11 opponents by an average of 10.3 points per contest. Washington will also be out to revenge an embarrassing 65-40 loss at Oregon back on 2/8. First year head coach Mike Hopkins has his Huskies drinking his Kool-Aid. Bet on Washington for a 5* wager.

Arkansas State @ UL-Monroe 3:00 PM ET

Game# 551-552

Play On: UL-Monroe -6.5 (5*)

These are 2 teams headed in opposite directions. Arkansas State has lost 5 of their last 6 games. UL-Monroe is 6-1 SU&ATS in their last 7 and 8-2 SU&ATS during its previous 10 contests. UL-Monroe has also gone a very profitable 5-1 SU&ATS in their last 6 home games. Monroe will also be out to revenge an earlier season 75-64 loss at Arkansas State in a game that the home team attempted 30 free throws compared to Monroe’s 2. That’s a highly improbable scenario to occur once again. Bet on UL-Monroe minus the points for a 5* wager.

Ohio @ Miami-Ohio 7:00 PM ET

Game# 837-838

Play On: Over 141.0 (5*)

Ohio enters today averaging 76.0 point scored per game. The Bobcats have scored 75 points or more in each of their previous 4 games. They’ll be facing a Miami-Ohio team that allows 70.2 points per game this season.

Any road team (Ohio) with a total of 140.0 to 149.5 that averages 74 to 78 points scored per game, and they scored 75 points or more in each of their previous 4 games, versus an opponent that allows 67 to 74 points per game, resulted in those contests going 29-8 (78.4%) over the total during the past 5 seasons. The average total in those 37 contests was 145.0, and there was 153.9 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Eastern Michigan @ Toledo 6:00 PM ET

Game# 821-822

Play On: Eastern Michigan +5.0 (5*)

Eastern Michigan is coming off a 74-58 win over Western Michigan and did so as a 4.0-point road underdog. It marked their 5th consecutive win. Meanwhile, Toledo is coming off a 97-67 win over conference rival Northern Illinois.

Any road underdog (Eastern Michigan) coming off a road underdog straight up win by 10 points or more, versus an opponent coming off a conference win by 10 or more points, resulted in those road underdogs going 23-3 ATS since 1997. Those underdogs also won straight up on 13 of those 26 occasions. Bet on Eastern Michigan plus the points for a 5* wager

SIU-Edwardsville vs. Tennessee Tech 7:30 PM ET

Game# 765-766

Play On: Under 149.5 (10*)

These teams have met twice this season, and both easily went under the total. Those contests produced just a combined 135 and 138 points scored. Tennessee Tech has seen 4 of its last 5 contests go under the total, and there was a combined 141.4 points scored per game. Edwardsville has also gone 4-1 under the total in its previous 5 and there was a combined 145.0 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Boise State @ San Diego State 11:00 PM ET

Game# 547-548

Play On: Under 143.5 (10*)

San Diego State will be playing with revenge stemming from that 3-point loss at Boise State earlier this season. The Aztecs will enter tonight riding a modest 4-game winning streak. They won each of those contests over conference opponents and all were by double-digit margins. Those results coupled with the present total on this contest sets up a very profitable betting angle.

Any home team (San Diego State) with a total of 140.0 to 149.5, playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss by 3 points or less, and they’re coming off conference wins by 10 points or more in each of its previous 2 games, resulted in those contests going 26-8 (76.5%) under the total since 1997. The average total in those 34 contests was 144.0, and there was a combined 137.5 points scored per game.

The previously mentioned betting angle is difficult to ignore when making my college basketball pick on Tuesday. Furthermore, San Diego State has gone under the total in 3 straight contests, and there was a combined average of just 134.3 points scored per game. Meanwhile, Boise State has seen each of their previous 6 conference road games go under the total, and there was a combined 138.5 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go under the total since 1997.

Texas @ Kansas 9:00 PM ET

Game# 725-726

Play On: Kansas -11.0 (5*)

Texas is coming off a narrow 65-64 home win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Unfortunately for Texas backers, there team is 1-7 straight up in its last 8 games following a loss, and that includes failing to cover on 6 of those occasions. Texas is likely to be without 6’11 forward Mohamed Bama this evening who’s listed as doubtful with a toe injury. Bamba averages 13.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game this season. During the Longhorns 92-86 home loss to Kansas earlier this season, Bamba scored 22 points while hauling in 15 rebounds and recorded 8 blocked shots. Bamba’s interior presence will be sorely miss on Monday. Meanwhile, Kansas is off an impressive 3-0 SU&ATS stretch in which they defeated Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Texas Tech. Kansas will also be out to clinch their 14th consecutive Big 12 title with a win tonight. Bet on Kansas minus the points for a 5* wager.

Duke @ Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Game# 723-724

Play On: Virginia Tech +6.0 (5*)

Virginia Tech is coming off a disappointing home upset loss on Saturday at the hands of Louisville. On a positive, the Hokies are 3-0 SU&ATS in its last 3 contests following a loss and won by 13.7 points per game. They’re also a perfect 3-0 straight up this season following a home loss while winning by an average of 11.7 points per game. Furthermore, this is an experienced Virginia Tech team that’s gone 12-1 ATS over the past 3 seasons when playing on 1 or less days of rest. During that same 3-year span, the Hokies are an extremely profitable 13-3 ATS as a home underdog. Bet on Virginia Tech plus the points for a 5* wager.

Old Dominion @ Western Kentucky 7:00 PM ET

Game# 637-638

Play On: Old Dominion +2.5 (5*)

Old Dominion is a perfect 8-0 in conference road games this season. The Monarchs have also gone an outstanding 17-2 in their last 19 games overall and that includes a current 6-game win streak. They’ll also be out to revenge a 75-68 home loss at the hands of Western Kentucky in an earlier meeting this season. Play on Old Dominion for a 5* wager.

Texas A&M @ Kentucky 4:00 PM ET

Game# 590-591

Play On: Vanderbilt +1.5 (5*)

Texas A&M has gone a dismal 0-3 SU&ATS in its last 3 games and lost by an average of 11.7 points per contest. Meanwhile, despite their sub .500 record, Vanderbilt has won 5 straight at home and covered 4 of those contests. Play on Vanderbilt for a 5* wager.

South Carolina @ Mississippi State 3:30 PM ET

Game# 571-572

Play On: Mississippi State -7.0 (5*)

Mississippi State has flown under the radar a bit on their way to a 20-8 overall record and that includes an excellent 17-1 mark at home. Their only home defeat came at the hands of #12 Auburn (23-4). The Bulldogs have been sizzling hot on the offensive end of the floor over their last 5 games. During that span, they’re averaging 80.8 points scored per game and shooting 49.8%. Conversely, during its last 5 games, South Carolina has averaged a paltry 64.6 points scored per contest while shooting an awful 39.1%, and they were at a -7.0 rebound per game differential. Bet on Mississippi State minus the points for a 5* wager.

Villanova @ Creighton 2:30 PM ET

Game# 561-562

Play On: Creighton +7.0 (5*)

Creighton has been extremely difficult to beat at home in recent years and this season is no different. They’ve gone 14-2 straight up and 11-5 ATS at home during the 2017-2018 college basketball campaign. There’s no denying that #3 Villanova (24-3) is a serious national championship contender. However, this is still a lofty number for even them to cover on the road against a quality Creighton (19-9) team that’s established a strong home court advantage in recent years.

Michigan @ Maryland 12:00 ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Maryland +1.0 (5*)

Maryland is a stellar 15-2 at home this season. Their only 2 loses at Cole Field House came at the hands of #2 Michigan State (26-3) and #9 Purdue (24-5). Those defeats came by narrow 5 and 6-point margins. The Terrapins have been extremely efficient offensively throughout its last 5 outings proven by their 51.2% shooting. They’ve also made a terrific 77.1% of their free throws during that exact 5-game span. Maryland gave #17 Michigan all they can handle in a 1-point loss at Ann Arbor earlier this season. Bet on Maryland for a 5* wager.

Tennessee State @ Tennessee Tech 8:30 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: Tennessee State +1.0 (10*)

Tennessee State is coming off a 72-59 loss to Eastern Kentucky in a game they were a 9.0-point home favorite. The surprising defeat ended an 8-game win streak. The good news in that regard is that Tennessee State is 4-0 SU&ATS in their previous 4 games following a loss. They’ll also be playing with same season revenge stemming from an 87-81 home loss to Tennessee Tech as a 3.0-point favorite. Furthermore, Tennessee State is 3-0 SU&ATS in their previous 3 road games and Tennessee Tech has lost 4 of its last 5 games. Bet on Tennessee State for a 10* Top Play wager.

Duquesne @ St. Bonaventure 7:00 PM ET

Game# 723-724

Play On: Over 149.0 (5*)

The first time these 2 Atlantic 10 rivals met this season St. Bonaventure came away with a 84-81 win, and that game easily soared over the total of 141.0. The Bonnies have averaged 83.2 points scored per game and made an outstanding 44.3% of their 3-point attempts during their past 5 contests. St. Bonaventure has one of the most underrated guard tandems in the country in seniors Jaylen Adams and Curtis Mobley. Duquense has gone over the total in each of their previous 5 contests and there was a combined average of 153.6 points scored per game. The Dukes have gone over the total in all 7 games during the past 3 seasons when playing with same season revenge stemming from a home loss, and there were a combined average of 152.9 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Xavier Musketeers @ Georgetown Hoyas 6:30 PM ET

Game# 701-702

Play On: Georgetown +5.5 (5*)

Georgetown is a perfect 5-0 ATS during their previous 5 games. During that stretch, the Hoyas shot a red-hot 48.3% from the floor and converted on a more than respectable 37.8% of its 3-point attempts. Conversely, Xavier has surrendered 88.0 points per game over its last 5 contests and allowed their opponents to convert on an alarmingly high 39.4% from 3-point territory.

Georgetown gave Xavier everything they can handle during a 96-91 overtime loss on 2/3. The Hoyas easily covered that contest as a 14.0-point road underdog. Xavier went to the free throw line 41 times in that contest and converted on 31 of those attempts. Meanwhile, Georgetown was awarded just 17 free throws and was whistled for 12 more personal fouls than Xavier. That lopsided margin transpiring once again is highly improbable. Bet on Georgetown plus the points for a 5* wager.

Indiana @ Nebraska 9:00 PM ET

Game# 527-528

Play On: Under 139.0 (5*)

Indiana has gone under the total in 12 of 15 conference games this season, and that includes 7 of 8 on the road. The Hoosiers have been stout defensively during their previous 5 contests by holding opponents to just 62.4 points per game. Meanwhile, Nebraska has gone under the total in 6 of their 7 conference home games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Creighton @ Butler 7:00 PM ET

Game# 509-510

Play On: Butler -6.0 (5*)

Creighton is 0-5 SU&ATS in their last 5 games this season as a road underdog and were outscored by a decisive average of 15.8 points per contest.

Butler will be playing with revenge stemming from an 85-74 loss at Creighton on 1/9. However, Butler is coming off an impressive 69-54 home win in their previous game over a very good Providence team.

Any home favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points (Butler) that’s playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss in which they allowed 85 points or more, resulted in those home favorites going 43-15 ATS (74.1%) during the past 5 seasons. Bet on Butler minus the points for a 5* wager.

Northern Illinois @ Ball State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 507-508

Play On: Ball State -9.5 (5*)

Northern Illinois is coming off a 75-67 home upset win over Western Michigan. The bad news is they’ve gone 0-5 SU&ATS in their last 5 games following a win and lost by a substantial average of 15.8 points per contest. The Huskies are also a dismal 0-7 in conference road games and covered in just 1 of those contests.

Ball State is a stellar 13-1 at home this season. Furthermore, they’ve gone 3-0 SU&ATS in its last 3 home outings while winning by a lofty 20.0 points per game. Bet on Ball State minus the points for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma @ Kansas 9:00 PM ET

Game# 715-716

Play On: Over 166.5 (5*)

Kansas lost at Oklahoma by a score of 85-80 earlier this season. Kansas has gone over the total in all 7 of their games during the past 3 seasons when playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss in which they allowed 75 points or more. There was a combined 170.8 points scored per game.

Oklahoma is coming off a 77-66 home loss to Texas in their last outing and they were upset as a 7.0-point favorite in that contest.

Any team (Oklahoma) with a total of 160.0 or more, and they’re coming off a loss by 10 points or more in a contest they were a favorite of 6.0 points or greater, resulted in those games going 26-5 (83.9%) over the total since 1997. The average total in those 31 contests was 164.9 and there were a combined 174.4 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit @ Illinois-Chicago 8:00 PM ET

Game# 711-712

Play On: Over 158.0 (5*)

Illinois-Chicago is averaging 74.3 points scored per game this season. Detroit is coming off a 94-84 win at Youngstown State in their previous game. That win improved the Titans record to 8-20. Detroit is allowing a lofty 84.9 points per game this season.

Any home team (Illinois-Chicago) that’s averaging 74 to 78 scored per game, and they’re facing an opponent playing after Game 14 of its season, and they (Detroit) allow an average of 78 points or more per contest, resulted in those games going 32-11 (74.4%) over the total since 1997. The average total in those 43 contests was 160.7, and there were a combined 168.1 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Montana @ Idaho 10:00 PM ET

Game# 699-700

Play On: Idaho (Pick) (10*)

Montana is coming off their first conference loss of the year in their previous game while falling 74-65 at Eastern Washington. Idaho will enter this contest on a 5-game win streak and has a stellar 18-7 overall record. During this current win streak, the Vandals have shot a red-hot 52.3% and converted on very good 40.3% of their 3-point attempts. Bet on Idaho for a 10* Top Play wager.

Charleston @ NC-Wilmington 7:00 PM ET

Game# 663-664

Play On: Charleston -3.0 (10*)

NC-Wilmington is coming off a lopsided home win over Elon. However, Wilmington is 1-7 this season following a win. Conversely, Charleston is winners of 9 straight games which includes 4 of those contests on the road. Bet on Charleston minus the points for a 5* wager.

Villanova @ Xavier 4:30 PM ET

Game# 569-570

Play On: Xavier +1.5 (5*)

If you’re ever going to catch Villanova at the right time, then it’s now. The Wildcats have lost 2 of their last 3 games. Those defeats came as a 16.0-point favorite at St. John’s and they dropped its previous outing to Providence as a 9.5-point home favorite. On the other hand, Xavier has reeled of 9 straight wins and covered on 9 of those occasions. Furthermore, the Musketeers are a perfect 16-0 at home this season. Bet on Xavier for a 5* wager.

Florida @ Vanderbilt 4:00 PM ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Vanderbilt +2.5 (5*)

Despite their poor 10-16 overall record, Vanderbilt has won each of their last 4 home games and shot 50% or better in all those contests. Florida is a talented but erratic team that’s gone just 3-4 straight up in its last 7 games. Florida defeated Vanderbilt 81-74 the first time these teams met this season but failed to cover as a 9.5-point favorite. The Gators went an outstanding 27-30 (90%) at the free throw line during that win. It’s highly unlikely that volume of attempts or percentage of makes will occur again. Bet on Vanderbilt for a 5* wager.

Alabama @ Kentucky 2:00 PM ET

Game# 515-516

Play On: Alabama +4.5 (5*)

Kentucky has really hit the wall of late by going 0-4 SU&ATS in its last 4 games. Meanwhile, Alabama continues to play solid basketball on their way to a 8-5 SEC record. Alabama has been especially tough defensively in conference play by allowing opponents to 38.7% and that includes a miserable 29.6% from 3-point land. Bet on Alabama plus the points for a 5* wager.