Wake Forest @ Florida State 12:00 PM ET

Game# 609-610

Play On: Over 146.5 (5*)

I look for this to be a high scoring and entertaining game. Wake Forest has gone over in each of their last 5 with a combined 158.8 points scored per game. During that stretch, the Demon Deacons scored 85.6 points per game, shot a sizzling hot 53.6% from the field, made an excellent 40.6% of its 3-point shot attempts, and canned 79.6% of their free throws. That’s unequivocally playing with a high degree of offensive efficiency. On a negative note, in their last 2 games versus Syracuse and Pittsburgh, they allowed those teams scored 84.5 points per game and shoot 52.8% from the field. The Demon Deacons are coming off a 91-75 home win versus Pittsburgh. They’ve played 6-0 to the over this season following a game in which they scored 85 points or more and there was a combined 154.0 points scored per game.

Florida State has shot a very good 48.7% throughout their previous 5 games. During that identical span, the Seminoles allowed their opponents to shoot 48.3% and make an alarmingly high 47.8% of its 3-point shot attempts. Since the start of the 2019-2020 season, Florida State has played 18-4 (81.8%) to the over at home whenever there was a number between 140.0 and 149.5, and there was 155.2 points scored per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.

San Diego State @ Colorado State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 891-892

Play On: Colorado State -3.0 (5*)

Think about this. San Diego State defeated Colorado State at home earlies this season in a 79-49 rout. Yet, the Aztecs are an underdog in the rematch versus an opponent who lost their last 2. The perceived obvious bet would seemingly be San Diego State, correct? I can only speak for myself when saying this line reeks of deception and perceived public perception.

Colorado State is 10-1 SU at home this season and outscored opponents by 13.3 points per game. Since the start of last season, the Rams are 7-1 SU at home when playing with same season revenge stemming from a road loss. Colorado State is also 8-2 SU this season versus opponents with a winning record. Considering the small number, we’re being asked to cover, those previous mentioned SU results are pertinent. Bet Colorado State minus the points.

Oakland @ Northern Kentucky7:00 PM ET

Game# 899-900

Play On: Northern Kentucky +3.5 (5*)

Oakland has proven to be the class of the Horizon Conference up to this point. However, don’t expect Northern Kentucky to roll over on their home floor. Since the start of last season, Northern Kentucky is a perfect 6-0 ATS as a home underdog while outscoring opponents by 3.0 points per game.

Here’s something that really stood out to me when handicapping this contest. Throughout their previous 5 contests, Oakland has averaged a robust 81.4 points per game. Nonetheless, they only made 41.8% of their field goal attempts, and converted just 30.1% of its 3-point shots. These are uneven offensive numbers that required further research. The caveat being, Oakland averaged 28 free throw attempts per game and made a sensational 85.5% of those. Conversely, during their previous 5 games, Northern Kentucky has limited its opponents to a mere 7 free throw attempts per contest. Give me Northern Kentucky plus the points.

UCLA @ Arizona 8:00 PM ET

Game# 795-796

Play On: Under 149.0 (10*)

These teams met just 10 days ago in Los Angeles and UCLA walked away 75-59 win which easily went under the total of 150.5. These are 2 of the best defensive teams in the country with Arizona ranked #7 and UCLA #9 in defensive efficiency. Just a note, there are 357 teams playing Men’s Division 1 College Basketball.

UCLA has played 5-0 to the under during their previous 5 true road games and there was only a combined 123.2 points scored per contest. Conversely, Arizona is 5-0 to the under in their last 5 when the total was 143.0 or greater. The average total in those 5 contests was 152.0 and there was just 135.2 points scored per game. The Wildcats are coming off 2 consecutive atrocious shooting games in which they made an anemic 31.3% of their field goal attempts. UCLA has shown a significant drop off in offensive production when not play at the cozy confines of Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Wisconsin @ Illinois 9:00 PM ET

Game# 711-712

Play On: Illinois -6.5 (10*)

This line makes little sense since Illinois is the lower ranked team at #19 and they’re favorite by a sizable margin against #11 Wisconsin. Additionally, the Badgers are an impressive 5-1 in true road games. Although, if you look inside the numbers, Illinois is a Top 10 caliber team when their star center Kofi Cockburn is available which is the case tonight. Additionally, another key play returns tonight in Andre Curbelo who had been sidelined recently due to COVID protocols. The Illini are 9-2 at home this season and their lone defeats came by 3 versus #7 Arizona and by 4 to #4 Purdue. This point-spread appears to be a trap to take the underdog. We aren’t falling for it. Bet Illinois minus the points for a Top Play wager.

Texas @ Texas Tech 9:00 PM ET

Game# 641-642

Play On: Texas Tech -4.0 (5*)

We had Texas Tech on Saturday and they rewarded us with a 76-50 blowout win over a good Mississippi State team. That makes the Red Raiders 13-0 at home this season and 16-0 in their last 16 contests played in Lubbock dating back to last season. Texas tried everything they could to blow an 18-point lead with 10 minutes to play during a 1-point home win over Tennessee. It was especially puzzling considering how well the Longhorns play defense and that they play at a slow offensive tempo. I look for that poor finish to carry over into this contest. Bet Texas Tech minus the points.

Davidson @ St. Bonaventure 7:00 PM ET

Game# 611-612

Play On: St. Bonaventure -2.5 (5*)

There were lofty expectations for this St. Bonaventure team before the season began. As a matter of fact, when the first AP Top 25 Poll came out, they were ranked #16 and while being a clear-cut favorite to win the Atlantic 10 Conference. However, despite a solid 12-5 season record which includes 4-2 in conference action, a strong case can be made that they’ve underachieved thus far. Here’s a golden opportunity for the veteran laden Bonnies to come up with a statement game against a 17-3 Davidson team who had a short-lived stay in the Top 25 last week until suffering a home loss to VCU. That’s the same VCU team that the Bonnies walloped 73-53 at home a little over two weeks ago. Bet St. Bonaventure minus the small number.

Creighton @ Connecticut 6:30 PM ET

Game# 603-604

Play On: Connecticut -10.0 (5*)

Creighton is coming off 2 straight poor performances during double-digit losses at home to Xavier and at Butler. The Bluejays are also 0-3 SU in their last 3 conference road games and with a substantial losing margin of 19.3 points per contest. Conversely, #17 UConn enters this matchup riding a 5-game win streak with an average victory margin of 14.2 points per contest. The Huskies will also be out to atone for going 0-3 versus Creighton a season ago which included a 59-56 defeat in the Big East Tournament. This is an extremely heavy number which will entice many college basketball bettors to bet the underdog. I won’t be one of those participants. Give me Connecticut minus the points.

Duke @ Notre Dame 7:00 PM ET

Game# 883-884

Play On: Notre Dame +5.5 (5*)

Notre Dame which has won 10 of their last 11 and is currently on a 4-game unbeaten streak will welcome the challenge of hosting #9 Duke. The Fighting Irish are not stranger to being a home underdog this season as they’ve been in that role twice already and fared well on both occasions. They defeated #4 Kentucky as a 4.5-points underdog and North Carolina as a 1.5-point dog. As a matter of fact, the Fighting Irish are a perfect 9-0 at home this season with an average victory margin of 11.7 points per game. Despite their outstanding 17-3 season record, Duke is just 2-2 SU in true road games, and 2 of their 3 defeats came versus unranked opponents. Bet Notre Dame plus the points for a Top Play wager.

Tennessee @ Texas 8:00 PM ET

Game# 767-768

Play On: Texas -3.0 (5*)

Tennessee is a perfect 11-0 at home this season. Nonetheless, they’re not at home in this one and the Volunteers have lost 5 times on a neutral floor or in a true road game. Texas is 12-1 at home this season and held their opponents to a paltry 49.3 points per game. The Longhorns need a signature win to catapult themselves back into the Top 25. This is the spot to do so.  Keep in mind, it’s the unranked Longhorns who are favorite in this game over #18 Tennessee. The oddsmakers just aren’t that nice. Bet Texas minus the points.

Mississippi State @ Texas Tech 6:00 PM ET

Game# 733-734

Play On: Texas Tech -7.0 (10*)

This isn’t a good matchup for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are 0-3 in true road game this season and they allowed 80 or more points on each occasion. They’ll be facing a Texas Tech team that’s 12-0 at home with an average victory margin of 23.7 points per game. Additionally, the Red Raiders are holding their visiting opponents to a mere 57.7 points per game and 37.8% shooting from the field. Mississippi State has faced just 1 team this season that’s currently ranked in the Top 25 and it was an 8-point loss at Kentucky in their previous game. Conversely, Texas Tech has gone 4-4 this season versus ranked teams. Bet Texas Tech minus the points for a Top Play wager.

Baylor @ Alabama 4:00 PM ET

Game# 703-704

Play On: Alabama +3.5 (5*)

#4 Baylor (18-2) seems to have things fixed after going through a mini-2-game losing streak. Since that time, they’ve won 3 straight including 2 on the road. However, I’m convinced they’ll be walking into a hornet’s nest on Saturday against unpredictable Alabama. Which Crimson Tide team will show up? The one that suffered losses to the likes of Iona, Davidson, Missouri, and Georgia. The latter 2 are arguably the worst teams in the SEC this season. Or will we witness the Alabama team that beat #2 Gonzaga, #7 Houston, #18 Tennessee, and #19 LSU. This seems to fit the motus operandi of Alabama who falls to lesser teams but steps up when playing the elite of college basketball. Bet Alabama plus the points.

Virginia Tech @ Florida State 3:00 PM ET

Game# 663-664

Play On: Florida State -2.0 (5*)

Florida State will be in a sour mood after suffering a 75-61 upset loss at Georgia Tech in their previous contest. Despite that loss, the Seminoles are 8-2 in their last 10 and includes 4-0 at home. Virginia Tech is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3. The Hokies are also 1-5 SU&ATS in true road games. Bet Florida State minus the small number.

Indiana @ Maryland 2:30 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: Maryland +1.5 (5*)

Indiana has been great at home this season but not so much on the road.  The Hoosiers are 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 true road games and they’re only SU win came over the Big Ten’s worst team in Nebraska. On the other hand, Maryland is coming off a pair of momentum building wins over #24 Illinois and at Rutgers. The Terrapins have also won 6 consecutive game at home versus Indiana. Bet Maryland plus the small number.

West Virginia @ Arkansas 2:00 PM ET

Game# 635-636

Play On: Arkansas -8.0 (5*)

West Virginia limps into this contest having gone 0-4 SU&ATS in their last 4 and lost by a decisive average of 19.5 points per game. Conversely, Arkansas has won 5 straight with an average victory margin of 14.0 points per game. During their current win streak, Arkansas held opponents to 54.8 points per game and a combined 34.8% shooting. The Razorbacks are also a stellar 11-1 at home this season and they outscored the opposition by 17.5 points per game. Bet Arkansas minus the points.

Akron @ Toledo 7:00 PM ET

Game# 891-892

Play On: Toledo -7.0 (5*)

Akron has gone 10-2 in their last 12 but they’ll be facing a sizzling hot Toledo Rockets team today. Toledo has gone an unscathed 7-0 SU&ATS in their last 7 with all coming versus conference opponents and there was an average victory margin of 16.7 points per game. Furthermore, the Rockets are 5-0 SU&ATS in their last 5 at home with a massive average victory margin of 22.8 points per game. Throughout their previous 5 contests Toledo has scored 84.4 points per game, shot 52.5% from the field, made 40.0% of its 3-point shot attempts, and knocked down an amazing 87.5% of their free throws. Bet Toledo minus the points.

Purdue @ Iowa 9:00 PM ET

Game# 823-824

Play On: Iowa +2.5 (5*)

#6 Purdue enters this matchup with a stellar 16-3 record. However, the Boilermakers are just 2-2 SU in true road games with losses coming against unranked Indiana and #11 Wisconsin. Iowa has a stellar 11-1 home record and they covered in 8 of those 12 games. As a matter of fact, since the start of the 2019-2020 season, Iowa has gone 39-6 SU (.867) and 32-13 ATS (71.1%) at home. Throughout that 3-year stretch, the Hawkeyes have also gone 20-4 SU (.833) and 15-9 ATS (62.5%) during conference home games. Iowa will be playing with same season revenge stemming from a 77-70 loss at Purdue earlier this season, but they covered that contest easily as a 13.0-point underdog. Bet Iowa plus the points.

Marquette @ Seton Hall 8:30 PM ET

Game# 729-730

Play On: Seton Hall -5.5 (10*)

Marquette is a red-hot 6-0 SU&ATS in their last 6 contests. That impressive winning run has catapulted them into the Top 25 for a first time this season at #22. Seton Hall spent most of this first half of the season as a Top 25 team. However, they just recently fell out of the Top 25 rankings and is coming off a terrible 20-point home loss to St. John’s on Monday. It’s redemption time for the Pirates tonight after losing by 1 at Marquette less than 2 weeks ago. It’s also time for a statement win after they’ve seemingly been sleep walking during recent losses. Bet Seton Hall minus the points for a Top Play wager.

Miami @ Virginia Tech 7:00 PM ET

Game# 707-708

Bet On: Virginia Tech -4.5 (5*)

This opening and current line in this contest makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Miami has gone 10-2 SU in their last 12 games and both losses came versus Florida State with each by exactly a 1-point margin. Yet, here they are as an underdog versus a Virginia Tech team that’s 2-6 in conference play and is 5-9 during its last 14 games overall. It’s rarely that easy when it comes to sports betting. I am going with a contrarian approach in this one. Bet Virginia Tech minus the points.

Providence @ Xavier 6:30 PM ET

Game# 679-680

Play On: Xavier -7.5 (5*)

This line caught my attention as soon as I saw it. We have #21 Xavier (14-4) as a sizable favorite versus #16 Providence (16-2). I have been saying for a couple of weeks now that Providence isn’t as good as their record or current national ranking indicates. The point-spread in this contest confirms that statement. All 4 of Xavier’s losses have come versus current nationally ranked teams but the only one that occurred at home was against #14 Villanova who has defeated them twice this season. Providence enters today having won their last 3 games and shot 50% or better in each contest. However, during 4 true road games this season, Providence has made just 34.7% of their field goal attempts. Bet Xavier minus the points.

Florida @ Tennessee 6:00 PM ET

Game# 675-676

Play On: Tennessee -9.0 (5*)

#18 Tennessee has been excellent at home this season while going 10-0 SU, 7-3 ATS, and with huge victory margin of 24.1 points per game. Among those home wins was victories over #3 Arizona and #19 LSU. Florida has gone a poor 1-3 SU&ATS in true road games this season. The Gators have allowed 4 of their last 6 opponents to shoot 50% or better. Additionally, they’ve shot less than 40% in 3 of its previous 5 contests. That’s not exactly a winning recipe when you mix the two together. Bet Tennessee minus the points.

Nevada @ Colorado State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 659-660

Play On: Colorado State -8.0 (5*)

Despite owning an outstanding 15-1 record, Colorado State is no longer ranked in the Top 25. That’s inclined to leave a huge chip on a team’s shoulder with regards to lack of respect. The Rams can make significant progress in that regard with a lopsided win tonight against a Nevada program who gradually increased their brand in recent seasons. The Wolfpack are coming off a 77-73 win over Fresno State in their previous game. However, Nevada is 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 following a win and lost by a substantial margin of 17.3 points per game. Bet Colorado State minus the points.

Auburn @ Missouri 8:30 PM ET

Game# 649-650

Play On: Missouri +13.0 (5*)

Auburn is coming off a statement win over #12 Kentucky which puts them on 15-0 SU and 13-2 ATS run which includes covering each of its previous 8. As of Monday, Auburn was ranked #1 in the country for a first time in school history. Now they travel to take on one of the SEC bottom feeders in Missouri (8-10/2-4). With all being considered, this sets up to be a flat spot for Auburn.

However, Missouri has steadily improved as the season has worn on including a home upset win as a 14.0-point underdog versus then nationally ranked Alabama. The Tigers are 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 at home. Missouri has also been offensively efficient over their last 5 while shooting 48.1% from the field, 37.7% from 3-point land, and 75.4% from the free throw line. Missouri is 3-0 in their last 3 which included a 25-point upset win over Ole Miss as a 7.5-point underdog. Bet Missouri plus the points.

Kansas State @ Baylor 8:00 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: Play On: Kansas State +14.0 (5*)

Despite winning their last 2, Baylor has struggled offensively over their last 4 while averaging a mere 64.3 points scored per game which includes shooting a poor 40.3% from the field. I have a difficult time even pondering laying a double-digit number on a team that’s been less than efficient in recent games. Furthermore, 2 of those 4 games resulted in straight up home double-digit favorite losses to Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. Baylor is 1-2 SU and 0-3 ATS in conference home games.

Kansas State has gone 2-2 SU and 4-0 ATS in conference road games. Their 2 straight up losses were to West Virginia by 3 and Oklahoma by 2. The Wildcats are 3-1 ATS this season including 3 consecutive covers versus teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25. Give me Kansas State plus the points.

Michigan State @ Illinois 7:00 PM ET

Game# 619-620

Play On: Illinois -4.5 (10*)

This line doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. We have #24 Illinois (13-5) who lost their last 2 games as a sizable favorite versus #10 Michigan State (15-3). Additionally, Michigan State is coming off a convincing upset win at #8 Wisconsin this past Friday which made them 3-0 SU&ATS this season in conference road games. Conversely, Illinois has suffered 2 home losses this season at the hands of #3 Arizona and #6 Purdue. It’s just rarely that easy. Give me Illinois minus the points.

Texas Tech @ Kansas 9:00 PM ET

Game# 891-892

Play On: Under 139.0 (5*)

Texas Tech has gone under in all 3 of their conference away games this season and there was just a combined 112.7 points scored per contest. The Red Raiders have allowed 67 points or fewer in each of their previous 9 games. Texas Tech has allowed just an average of 60.6 points per contest while holding opponents to 38.3% shooting in 7 conference games.

Kansas is coming off a thrilling 78-75 win at Kansas State in a game that went over the total of 138.0. However, the Jayhawks have played 3-0 to the under in their last 3 following an over and there was a combined average of 134.3 points scored per contest. Kansas is a perfect 9-0 at home this season while allowing only 62.0 points per game. Bet this game to go under the total.

Texas A&M @ Arkansas 8;30 ET

Game# 797-798

Play On: Arkansas -8.0 (10*)

Arkansas rebounded from a recent 3-game losing streak by winning its previous 3 games and all in impressive fashion. One of those wins came by 7 on the road at #13 LSU in a game they closed as a 6.5-point underdog. Texas A&M is coming off a 64-58 home loss to Kentucky which halted their 8-game win streak. Despite that defeat, the Aggies still possess a sparkling 15-3 record and includes 4-1 in SEC action. Yet, they’re a sizable underdog versus an Arkansas squad that’s just 3-3 in SEC play and 13-5 overall. If there’s a trap game for college basketball bettors on Saturday’s enormous card this is the one. This line makes no sense to me and when that happens, I oppose what seems obvious. Bet Arkansas minus the points for a Top Play wager.

Baylor @ Oklahoma 3:00 PM ET

Game# 679-680

Play On: Oklahoma +3.5 (5*)

Since the start of last season, Oklahoma has gone a perfect 6-0 ATS as a home underdog and outscored those favorites by an average of 6.0 points per game. Oklahoma does enter on a 3-game losing streak, but 2 of those defeats came by a combined 4 points. The Sooners will be playing with revenge from a 10-point loss at Baylor just a little over 2 weeks ago. However, that game was much closer than the score may indicate as it was just a 4-point game with less than 2 minutes left. Despite their current funk, Oklahoma is still a more than respectable 12-6. Baylor broke their 2-game losing streak with a 9-point win over a mediocre at best West Virginia team. The Bears haven’t shot the ball well in recent games and Oklahoma is a better than advertised defensive team. Bet Oklahoma plus the points.

Florida State @ Miami 2:00 PM ET

Game# 645-646

Play On: Miami -2.5 (5*)

Miami has gone a red-hot 10-1 in their last 11 games. Their lone loss came by 1 at Florida State. The Hurricanes were fantastic their last time out in a 28-point blowout win over North Carolina. Florida State is on a 5-game win streak which included a huge upset win over #6 Duke earlier this week. The home court advantage and the inexperience of Florida State will be key factors in us easily attaining a cover. Bet Miami minus the small number.

Kentucky @ Auburn 1:00 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Kentucky +3.5 (5*)

#2 Auburn is 17-1 and their only loss came in triple overtime on a neutral floor versus #25 Connecticut. As a matter of fact, since that UConn loss the Tigers have won 14 consecutive games and covered on 12 of those occasions. Auburn is also a dominating 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS at home this season with substantial victory margin of 19.9 points per game. Yet, they find themselves as a short favorite versus #12 Kentucky.

Since losing to Duke at Madison Square Garden in their season opener, Kentucky has won 15 of their last 17 games. The Wildcats are coming off a 64-58 win at Texas A&M which ended a 10-game Aggies winning streak. The Wildcats have been strong defensively this season, and that will be the determining factor in us cover this contest. Bet Kentucky plus the points.

Michigan State @ Wisconsin 9:00 PM ET

Game# 891-892

Play On: Michigan State +3.5 (10*)

What’s not to like about Wisconsin’s recent play. They’ve won 7 consecutive games and covered each of their previous 5. However, they’ll be in for their toughest test to date versus a terrific Michigan State team that’s coming off a home upset loss to Northwestern. The Spartans are 2-0 SU&ATS this season following a loss while winning by 26.5 points per game. Michigan State is also an unscathed 3-0 SU&ATS in true road games this season with their average point-spread being -6.3 and an average victory margin of 11.7. Give me Michigan State plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Toledo @ Ohio 6:00 PM ET

Game# 871-872

Play On: Ohio -4.0 (5*)

Toledo enters this contest riding a 5-game win streak. Conversely, Ohio has strung together 9 consecutive wins in a row. Any college basketball home favorite of 3.5 to 9.5-points (Ohio) that’s coming 7 or more wins in a row, and they’re facing an opponent (Toledo) coming off 4 or more wins in a row, resulted in those home favorites going 27-3 ATS (90%) since the start of the 2017-2018 season. The average line in those 30 contests was 6.3 and the favorites outscored those underdogs by an average of 12.5 points per game. Additionally, Ohio is a perfect 8-0 at home this season with an average victory margin of 11.4 points per game. Bet Ohio minus the points.

Purdue @ Indiana 7:00 PM ET

Game# 743-744

Play On: Indiana +3.5 (5*)

#4 Purdue is coming off a thrilling 96-88 overtime win at #17 Illinois on Monday night. Now they take on an unranked Indiana team that they’ve beaten 9 consecutive times. Furthermore, Indiana is a perfect 11-0 SU at home this season and they covered 9 of those contests. The Hoosiers have been solid defensively in their 7 Big 10 Conference games while holding opponents to 63.6 points per contest and only 39.2% shooting. Bet Indiana plus the points.

LSU @ Alabama 7:00 PM ET

Game# 685-686

Play On: Alabama -3.5 (10*)

This opening line and the ensuing movement jumped off the page at me. Alabama has gone 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 and fell out of the Top 25 for a first time this season. Yet, they opened as a 2.5-point favorite and is now -4.0 against #13 LSU. Speaking of LSU, they’re coming off a listless performance during a 7-point upset home loss to unranked Arkansas. I’m looking for Alabama to bounce back in a huge way in this matchup. Bet Alabama minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Duke @ Florida State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 659-660

Play On: Florida State +5.5 (5*)

This is one of Leonard Hamilton’s youngest teams since taking over at Florida State. However, they have shown vast improvement as the season has progressed and enter today on a 3-game win streak. Furthermore, the Seminoles are a dominating 41-2 SU in their last 43 at home which also includes 27-1 SU in ACC action. This will be only Duke’s 3rd true road game of the season, and they went just 1-1 SU in the previous 2. I wouldn’t be shocked to see an outright upset tonight in Tallahassee, but I won’t get greedy and take the points. Bet Florida State plus the points.

Wisconsin @ Northwestern 9:00 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: Over 139.0 (5*)

Wisconsin has seen their last 6 go over the total and with a combined average of 151.0 points scored per game.  Furthermore, in games when there was a total of 133.5 or greater this season, the Badgers have played 7-0 to the over. Northwestern has played 3-0 to the over in conference home games and there was a combined average of 155.0 points scored per contest. The Wildcats have played at a torrid offensive pace throughout their previous 5 contests while averaging 69 field goal attempts per game. 

Iowa State @ Texas Tech 9:00 PM ET

Game# 655-656

Play On: Texas Tech -7.5 (5*)

Texas Tech will be in a sour mood after suffering a 62-51 upset loss at Kansas State in their previous game. The Kansas State loss ended a 3-0 SU&ATS run for the Red Raiders which included wins over #5 Baylor and #6 Kansas. Additionally, Texas Tech has gone a perfect 10-0 at home this season while outscoring their opponents by a massive average of 26.0 points per game. The Red Raiders will be out to revenge a 4-point road loss to Iowa State earlier this season. Speaking of Iowa State, they’re just 2-3 in Big 12 Conference play after going 12-0 in the non-conference portion of their schedule. Lastly, this current line tells me all I need to know when considering the lower ranked team in #18 Texas Tech is such a sizable favorite versus #15 Iowa State. The sportsbooks are attempting to lure you into taking the underdog. My reply to them is no thnk you. Give me Texas Tech minus the points.

Kansas @ Oklahoma 7:00 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Oklahoma +4.0 (10*)

Oklahoma has lost 3 of their last 4 but all those defeats came on the road. The Sooners are 9-1 at home this season. I really like this Sooners team and think they’re much better than their 12-5 record indicates. Former Loyola-Chicago head coach Porter Moser was a great hire by Oklahoma, and he’s been involved in several high-pressured NCAA Tournament games and was quite successful in those games at his previous stop with a majority coming as an underdog. Kansas is just 1-1 in true road games this season and is coming off a narrow 1-point win over Iowa State in a contest they were a sizable 12.5-point favorite. Bet Oklahoma plus the points for a Top Play wager.

Loyola-Chicago @ Indiana State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 769-770

Play On: Over 142.0 (5*)

Loyola-Chicago has begun their Missouri Valley Conference schedule 3-0 and each of those games went over the total, and with a combined 152.3 points scored per contest. On the other side of the table is an Indiana State team which has played 9-3 to the over this season and with a combined average of 146.7 points scored per game. The numbers don’t lie, and neither will this result. Bet this game to go over the total.

Alabama @ Mississippi State 6:00 PM ET

Game# 751-752

Play On: Mississippi State -120

Unranked Mississippi State comes up favorite in this contest versus #24 Alabama and in my mind rightfully so. Alabama is coming off an emotional 4-point home loss to bitter rival and 4th ranked Auburn. That was preceded by a horrible loss at Missouri in a game they closed as a 14.0-point favorite. The Crimson Tide have a home date with #12 LSU. This has all the earmarks of a flata spot for Alabama. The Crimson Tide has been erratic this season evidenced by their win over #2 Gonzaga but losses on a neutral floor to unranked teams in Davidson and Iona. Mississippi State is 9-1 on their home floor this season and will be amped up for this one. The Bulldogs have been red-hot offensively throughout its previous 5 games. Give me Mississippi State on the money line.

Stanford @ Washington 6:00 PM ET

Game# 755-756

Play On: Stanford -130 (5*)

Washington is coming off a 64-55 win over California. However, the Huskies are 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 following a win and lost by a decisive 16.3 points per game. This is also a Washington team which has lost home games to the likes of Winthrop, Utah Valley State, and Northern Illinois. Stanford is starting to gel. The Cardinal are 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 including a shocking upset win at #5 and previously unbeaten USC. Stanford trailed by 9 at halftime on Thursday at Washington State but roared back with a 5-point win as a 7.0-point underdog. Give me Stanford for a money line wager.

Arkansas @ LSU 2:00 PM ET

Game# 627-628

Play On: LSU -6.5 (5*)

#12 LSU is 15-1 and their only loss occurred at #4 Auburn. The Bayou Bengals are a dominating 10-0 SU&ATS at home this season with an average victory margin of 27.3 points per game. Arkansas is 0-3 SU&ATS in true road games this season. This will also be the Razorbacks first game this season versus a ranked opponent. Give me LSU minus the points.

Texas @ Iowa State 2:00

Game# 637-638

Play On: Iowa State +2.5 (5*)

#21 Texas has a stellar 13-3 record but is just 1-2 in true road games. Conversely, #15 Iowa State is 10-1 at home and their lone defeat came by 5 versus #1 Baylor. The Cyclones are coming off a gut-wrenching 62-61 loss at #9 Kansas in a game they closed as a 13.0-point underdog. Look for the Cyclones to bounce back at home with a superb effort. Bet Iowa State plus the small number.

Seton Hall @ Marquette 12:00 PM ET

Game# 611-612

Play On: Seton Hall -120 (5*)

Marquette has gone 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 games and looked terrific in doing so with a 23.7 points per contest victory margin. Conversely, #20 Seton Hall is coming off an upset loss at DePaul and has gone 2-3 in their last 5. Yet, the Pirates come up favorite in this spot. I’m fairly confident a majority of public bettors will back Marquette in this spot and that’s fine by me. Just a couple more things of note. Seton Hall has won their last 6 games against Marquette. The pirates are averaging 79.1 points scored per game this season. Since the start of last season, Marquette is 1-7 SU at home when facing opponents that average 77 or more points per game. Give me Seton Hall on the money line.

Michigan @ Illinois 9:00 PM ET

Game# 895-896

Play On: Over 143.5 (10*)

The Wolverines have averaged 63 field goal attempts per game in their last 5 which equates to a fast tempo and shot an impressive 48.3% while doing so. Conversely, Illinois has averaged 62 field goal attempts in their last 5 and shot 50.8% from the floor while making 41.8% of its 3-point shot attempts. Michigan has played 3-0 to the over in Big 10 Conference games and there was a combined 150.3 points scored per contest. Illinois has played 9-1-1 to the over in their last 11 and that includes 5-0 if the total was 141.0 or greater. Those 5 contests in that specific total’s parameter averaged a combined 163.4 points scored per contest. Bet this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Ohio State @ Wisconsin 7:00 PM ET

Game# 781-782

Play On: Over 139.5 (5*)

Wisconsin has seen each of their previous 5 contests go over the total and with a combined average of 152.0 points per game. Wisconsin has committed 8 turnovers or fewer in each of their last 7 games. The Badgers have played 7-0 to the over this season after committing 8 turnovers or less in each of its previous 2 contests and there was a combined average of 150.3 points scored per game. The Badgers have witnessed each of their last 5 at home versus Ohio State go over the total.

Ohio State has been a good offensive team since the start of the season. During their 5 conference contests thus far, the Buckeyes scored 78.2 points per game, shot 48.3% from the floor, converted 39.8% of its 3-point shots, and made 85.7% of their free throws. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Stanford @ Washington State 5:00 PM ET

Game# 763-764

Play On: Washington State -7.5 (5*)

Stanford is coming off a huge upset win over then unbeaten and 5th ranked USC just 2 days ago. Now they find themselves on the road as a sizable underdog versus a 9-6 Washington State team that has already suffered 4 home losses. This falls under the category of a fishy line which is a trap to play the underdog. Give me Washington State minus the points.

Utah State @ Colorado State 8:00 PM ET

Game# 727-728

Play On: Over 150.0 (5*)

Utah State has played 3-0 to the over this season in true road games when the number was 140.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 168.3 points scored per contest. Conversely, Colorado State has played 4-1 to the over this season in all games with a total of 145.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 167.0 points per game. Both these teams shoot very well. Colorado State has converted on 40.1% of their 3-point shot attempts this season which ranks 6th best nationally and is also #4 in free throw shooting at 81.3%. Utah State ranks #42 nationally in 3-point shooting percentage and #19 nationally on 2-point field attempts at 56.2%. Bet this game to go over the total.

Wake Forest @ Duke 7:00 PM ET

Game# 709-710

Play On: Wake Forest +6.0 (5*)

This will be just the 2nd true road game for Duke this season. They were upset at Ohio State 71-66 as a 3.5-point favorite on 11/30/21 in their only other true road contest. In the you may be surprised to know category, since the 2019-2020 season, Duke is an abysmal 3-10 SU in their last 13 true road games. Duke is coming off a 2-point home upset loss to Miami in their previous game and they closed as a substantial 15.0-point favorite. Since the 2019-2020 season, Duke is a terrible by their standards 2-6 SU immediately following a conference favorite upset loss. Duke will be facing a Wake Forest team this evening which has gone an unbeaten 10-0 at home this season while outscoring those opponents by an average of 18.3 points per game. Bet Wake Forest plus the points.

Villanova @ Xavier 6:30 PM ET

Game# 685-686

Play On: Villanova +1.5 (5*)

Villanova is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in their last 4 versus Xavier and that includes a 13-point home win last month. Despite their 4 losses, Villanova is ranked #14 in the country, and that speaks well to the level of competition it has faced. As a matter of fact, their 3 non-conference losses came at #3 UCLA in overtime, versus #7 Purdue by 6, and at #1 Baylor. Their other defeat came at Creighton versus a Blue Jays team which is on the periphery of making the AP Top 25. They avenged that Creighton loss with a 34-point home win over them 3 weeks later. Furthermore, Villanova has won and covered each of their previous 4 Big East Conference games while allowing opponents to score only 57.5 points per game while shooting a combined 37.6%. Granted they will be facing #17 Xavier (12-2) this evening. However, they own 3 wins already this season versus ranked opponents in knocking off #20 Seton Hall, #22 Tennessee, and the previously mentioned home win over Xavier. Bet Villanova plus the small number.

Auburn @ Alabama 9:00 PM ET

Game# 667-668

Play On: Alabama -3.0 (5*)

The Crimson Tide faithful need something to feel good about today after watching their football team lose the National Championship Game last night. What better way to change the mood than a convincing home win on the hardwood over their bitter rival the Auburn Tigers. Auburn (14-1) is currently ranked #4 in the nation. The Tigers have gone a sizzling hot 11-0 SU and 9-2 ATS since their only loss of the season which came in triple overtime to Connecticut. Nevertheless, they come up as an underdog against an Alabama team coming off a shocking loss at Missouri as a 14.0-point in their previous game. Which Alabama team is going to show up tonight? The one that has seen all 4 of their losses this season come versus teams that are presently unranked. Or the one that’s 3-0 versus ranked teams this season while posting wins over #2 Gonzaga, #11 Houston, and #21 Tennessee. My educated prediction is on the latter of those two scenarios. Bet Alabama minus the points.

Iowa State @ Kansas 8:00 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: Kansas -12.5 (5*)

This line jumped right off the page at me as being extremely heavy. More times than not, that indicates to me that the sportsbooks are begging you to take the underdog. This is a textbook example of such when considering Kansas is coming off an upset loss as a 7.0-point favorite at Texas Tech on Saturday, and Iowa State comes in ranked #15. Bet Kansas minus the points.

Miami Fla. @ Florida State 8:00 PM ET

Game# 653-654

Play On: Florida State -6.5 (5*)

So Miami enters today riding an 8-game win streak which includes 4-0 in ACC play. Furthermore, they’re coming off a huge upset win at #8 Duke in a game that closed as a mammoth 15.0-point underdog. Yet, here they are as a sizable road dog versus an unranked and 8-5 Florida State side. Give me Florida State minus the points.

Texas Tech @ Baylor 7:00 PM ET

Game# 625-626

Play On: Baylor -11.5 (5*)

#19 Texas Tech is coming off a huge 8-point home win over #9 Kansas in a game they closed as a 7.0-point underdog. That certainly didn’t impress the oddsmakers considering they’re currently a double-digit road underdog tonight at #1 Baylor (15-0). The Bears have been a bit complacent over their previous 3 games and that’s been apparent with some uninspiring defensive efforts. I look for Baylor to turn up the defensive intensity tonight and pull away for a decisive win. Keep in mind, this is a Baylor team that owns wins over #14 Villanova by 21, #10 Michigan State by 17, and at #15 Iowa State by 5. Bet on Baylor minus the points.

Iowa State @ Oklahoma 6:00 PM ET

Game# 741-742

Play On: Oklahoma -5.5 (5*)

Iowa State is 13-1, ranked #11 in the country, and their only loss was a 5-point setback versus #1 Baylor. Yet, they’re a 5.5-point dog versus an unranked Oklahoma (10-3) coming off a 10-point loss at Baylor. During their previous 5 contests Oklahoma shot 52.7% from the floor, converted on 40.7% of their 3-point attempts, and made 81.1% of its free throws. The Sooners are also an excellent defensive team that’s holding opponents to 61.8 points scored per game and 39.9% shooting. This is a fishy line to say the least. Gove me Oklahoma minus the points.

Bradley @ Loyola-Chicago 4:00 PM ET

Game# 693-694

Play On: Over 135.0 (5*)

Bradley has played 5-0 to the over in its last 5 and there was a combined 144.8 points scored per game. Additionally, the Braves are 7-0 to the over in their last 7 this season whenever there was a total of 130.0 to 139.5.

Loyola has played 5-0 to the over in line home games this season with a combined 151.0 points scored per game. The Ramblers have shot 49% or better in each of their previous 5 games. They’ve also converted on an excellent 41.9% of their 3-point shot attempts which is 4th nationally in that category. Bet this game to go over the total.

Colorado State @ San Diego State 4:00 PM ET

Game# 805-806

Play On: San Diego State -2.5 (5*)

Colorado State is ranked #20 in the nation and has a perfect 11-0 record. Nonetheless, they’re currently a small underdog versus an unranked 9-3 San Diego State team. The Aztecs are a perfect 7-0 at home and are a terrific defensive team. They enter this contest on a 4-game win streak in which they allowed only 55.2 points per game and opponents shot an abysmal 35.7% from the field. Furthermore, San Diego State has faced a more difficult 

Kansas @ Texas Tech 4:00 PM ET

Game# 695-696

Play On: Texas Tech +4.5 (10*)

#6 Kansas (12-1) has faced just 1 team this season currently in the Top 25 and that was in their season opener versus #10 Michigan State. Conversely, #25 Texas Tech (10-3) only 3 losses this season came at the hands of #16 Providence, #11 Iowa State, and #4 Gonzaga. The Red Raiders also own a win over #18 Tennessee. Since the start of the 2017-2018 season, Texas Tech has gone 68-10 at home and that includes 8-0 in their current campaign. The Red Raiders are a terrific defensive team that is 9th nationally in field goal percentage defense and #11 in scoring defense. We have a team with a strong home court which holds opponents to less than 40% shooting, allows less than 60 points per game, and has an extremely strong court. Bet on Texas Tech plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Marquette @ Georgetown 6:30 PM ET

Game# 861-862

Play On: Georgetown +2.5 (10*)

Unranked Marquette is coming off a resounding 32-point home win over #16 Providence. We must keep things in perspective before overreacting to that blowout win which did indeed end a 4-game Marquette losing streak. Conversely, Georgetown is coming off a 80-73 home loss to TCY which put a halt to a 3-game Hoyas win streak. Marquette has played the much stronger schedule and has a better record than Georgetown. Yet, they’re just a tiny favorite in this matchup. It’s rarely that easy when it comes to sports betting. Bet Georgetown plus the small number for a Top Play wager.

USC @ California 11:00 PM ET

Game# 835-836

Play On: California +5.5 (10*)

USC enters this contest with unbeaten 12-0 record and ranked #7 in the country. Nevertheless, they will be facing a red-hot California team which has won 5 straight and by an average of 17.6 points per game. During this current win streak, Cal is allowing just 52.8 points per game and held their opponents to a miserable 34.9% shooting from the field. Additionally, throughout their 5-game win streak Call has converted on a terrific 39.5% of its 3-point shot attempts and is a +10 rebound per game differential. Lastly, Cal was upset in their home opener by UC-Sam Diego, and since that time has reeled off 9 consecutive wins in Berkely while covering 8 of those contests. Bet California plus the points for a Top Play wager.

UAB @ North Texas 8:00 PM ET

Game# 771-772

Play On: North Texas -125 (5*)

North Texas is currently on a 6-game win streak and allowed a mere 54 points or fewer in each of those contests. Since the start of last season, North Texas has gone 11-1 SU after allowing 65 points or less in each of their previous 2 games. Since the 2019-2020 season began, North Texas is an unblemished 8-0 SU at home in January and their average victory margin was a mammoth 20.9 points per contest. Bet North Texas for a money line wager.

Ohio State @ Indiana 7:00 PM ET

Game# 749-750

Play On: Indiana -3.5 (5*)

Ohio State is ranked #13 nationally yet find themselves as an underdog versus unranked Indiana.  However, they will be facing a Hoosiers team which is a perfect 9-0 at home this season and covered 7 of those 9 contests. Indiana is coming off a 61-58 upset loss at Penn State in their previous game which dropped their season record to 10-3. The Hoosiers followed their previous 2 defeats by going 2-0 SU&ATS and with a substantial average victory margin of 20.6 points per game. The Hoosiers are an excellent defensive team which is allowing just 61.6 points per game this season. Indiana has allowed 64 points or fewer in each of its previous 6 games. Bet Indiana minus the points.

North Carolina @ Notre Dame 9:00 PM ET

Game# 731-732

Play On: Notre Dame +2.5 (5*)

North Carolina has gone 7-1 in their last 8 games. Their only setback during that time was a 98-69 blowout loss to #16 Kentucky in a game played on a neutral floor in Las Vegas. That was the same Kentucky team that just 7 days earlier lost at Notre Dame 66-62 as a 4.5-point favorite. By the way, Notre Dame is a perfect 5-0 at home this season. Bet Notre Dame plus the small number.

Northern Iowa @ Valparaiso 9:00 PM ET
Game# 721-722
Play On: Over 137.0 (5*)

Northern Iowa has witnessed each of their previous 3 contests go over the total. The average total in those contests was 129.5 and there was a combined average of 144.7 points scored per game. Valpo's last 2 outings had an average total of 133.3 and there was a combined average of 152.0 points scored per game. Throughout their previous 5 games, Valpo scored 80.8 points per contest while shooting 49.5% from the floor, 38.4% from 3-point land, and made 85.2% of its free throws. The Crusaders also averaged 61 field goal attempts during those last 5 which equates to a rapid offensive pace by college basketball standards. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Syracuse @ Miami 8:00 ET

Game# 715-716

Play On: Syracuse +2.5 (5*)

Syracuse won their first 3 games this season and have gone a disappointing 4-6 since. Yet, they're just a 2.0-point underdog versus a Miami team that enters today on a 7-game win streak. I'm taking the contrarian approach in this one. Bet Syracuse plus the small number.

Alabama @ Florida 7:00 ET

Game# 675-676

Play On: Florida -118 (5*)

#15 Alabama comes off a quality win at home over #18 Tennessee. However, the Crimson Tide has stumbled on a few occasions and against unranked teams. Their 3 losses came versus Iona, Memphis, and Davidson. This will be just their 2nd true road game of the season and they lost by 14 at Memphis in the other. Now they face another unranked team in Florida today and the oddsmakers have them as a pick'em or underdog in this contest. Look for the Gators to come up big at home tonight. Bet Florida for a money line wager.

Ole Miss @ Tennessee 7:00 PM ET

Game# 697-698

Play On: Tennessee -16.5 (5*)

This line jumped off the page at me as a heavy number. Granted Tennessee (9-3) is ranked #18 nationally. However, they'll be facing an Ole Miss team with a respectable 8-4 record. This appears to be a huge invitation by the sportsbooks to take the double-digit underdog in this SEC clash. They won't be receiving an RSVP from me. This will be the first true road game for Ole Miss this season. The Rebels have played 4 games on a neutral floor this season and went 1-3 SU&ATS in those contests.

Tennessee is coming off a 5-point loss at #15 Alabama. Their only other 2 defeats this season have come versus #19 Villanova and #25 Texas Tech. The Volunteers are 2-0 SU&ATS following a loss this season. The Vols secured a substantial win in their previous home game over #8 Arizona. This is certainly a substantial number to lay but justified. Bet Alabama minus the points.

Furman @ UNC-Greensboro 7:00 PM ET
Game# 703-704
Play On: Over 130.5 (5*)

Furman has averaged 79.3 points scored per game this season while making an excellent 38.9% of its 3-point shots. Furthermore, they not only shoot threes at a high percentage but also average a lofty 12 made long distance attempts per game. Furman has also played 3-0 to the over this season when there was a total of 137.0 or less and there was a combined average of 141.3 points scored per game. Furman has scored 73 points or more in 11 of 15 games this season.

UNCG went under the total in its previous game. Nevertheless, UNCG has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 following an under and there was a combined average of 152.0 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Oklahoma @ Baylor 7:00 PM ET

Game# 617-618

Play On: Baylor -12.0 (5*)

Despite Baylor being ranked #1 in the country, this still seems like an extremely heavy line against a good Oklahoma team who enters today with an 11-2 record. The sportsbooks are begging you to take the underdog in this spot. However, I am going the opposite way. The major contributing factor to covering this game is Baylor’s ability to force turnovers and Oklahoma’s high turnover rate thus far. Bet Baylor minus the points.

Kentucky @ LSU 7:00 PM ET

Game# 621-622

Play On: LSU -130 (5*)

#16 Kentucky will be playing in just their 2nd true road game of the season. They didn’t fair well the first time around in a SU favorite loss to unranked Notre Dame. #21 LSU will be in a sour mood after suffering their first loss of the season in their previous game at #9 Auburn. LSU is 8-0 SU&ATS on their home floor this season while winning by a massive 32.7 points per game. Bet LSU for a money line wager.

Illinois @ Minnesota 7:00 PM ET

Game# 715-716

Play On: Illinois -7.0 (5*)

This line makes no sense whatsoever and when that occurs, I like to go against public perception. Minnesota is at home and is off to a terrific 10-1 start to the season. Yet they find themselves as a sizable home underdog versus an unranked Illinois team which is 9-3. Nonetheless, Illinois is 7-1 SU in their last 8 and their only defeat in that span came by 4 versus #8 Arizona. These teams met twice last season and Illinois easily prevailed on both occasions 94-63 and 92-65. Bet Illinois minus the points.

Wisconsin @ Purdue 7:00 PM ET

Game# 867-868

Play On: Purdue -12.5 (10*)

We have two nationally ranked teams squaring off in this matchup. The #3 Purdue Boilermakers (12-1) enters this contest as a double-digit favorite versus the #23 Wisconsin Badgers (10-2). Purdue is 8-0 at home this season while winning by a substantial margin of 28.0 points per game. The Boilermakers have shot 50% or better in 10 of 13 games this season and have made an impressive 41.1% of their 3 point-shot attempts on the year. Purdue is also a dominant rebounding team at +14 per game in that category. The Badgers aren’t a great offensive nor rebounding team. Considering these are 2 ranked teams, this is a heavy line in which the sportsbooks are begging you to take the double-digit underdog. I’m not falling for the trap. Give me Purdue minus the points for a Top Play wager.

Providence @ DePaul 3:00 ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: DePaul +1.5 (5**)

Providence enters this game nationally ranked and on a 7-game win streak. Yet, the oddsmakers deem this to be virtually an even game against unranked DePaul. The Blue Demons are coming off a 63-59 conference loss at Butler in their previous game. However, DePaul has gone an outstanding 7-1 SU&ATS at home this season while outscoring opponents by 16.0-points per game. This looks like a prime spot for the home team to make a statement. Bet on DePaul.

Michigan @ Central Florida 7:00 PM ET

Game# 737-738

Play On: Central Florida +3.0 (5*)

UCF will be out to atone for last season’s 80-58 blowout loss at Michigan. The Golden Knights have gone 8-2 thus far with its only defeats coming to Oklahoma by 3 and at #11 Auburn (12-1). As a matter of fact, UCF will enter today’s game on a 4-game win streak while covering 3 of those contests. The Golden Knights have converted on a terrific 79.4% of their free throws this season. Conversely, Michigan State has made just 66.8% of their free throw attempts. Additionally, UCF is #29 national in forcing turnovers and Michigan State is #332 out of 357 Division 1 teams in that identical category. Bet Central Florida plus the points.

Western Illinois @ Iowa 8:00 PM ET

Game# 681-682

Play On: Western Illinois +18.5 (5*)

This is a veteran Western Illinois team that’s gone 10-3 this season. Their 3 defeats came by a combined 14 points. They own a win over Nebraska in their season opener in a game they closed as a 17.0-point underdog. Iowa (9-3) recently fell out of the Top 25 after going through a stretch in which they lost 3 straight including go 0-2 versus fellow Big 10 opponents. With a conference game up next at home versus Maryland, look for the Hawkeyes to not not be at their sharpest tonight. Bet Western Illinois plus the points.

Wake Forest @ Louisville 8:00 PM ET

Game# 691-692

Play On: Louisville -4.5 (5*)

Wake Forest is off to an 11-1 start to the season but is still unranked. Now they find themselves as a road underdog versus a Louisville team with an uninspiring 7-4 record and coming off a 10-point loss at Western Kentucky. During the past 3 season, the Cardinals have gone 6-0 SU&ATS at home following a loss by 10 or more and they won by an average of 17.5 points per game. Additionally, Louisville is an unscathed 3-0 SU&ATS this season following a loss with an average victory margin of 16.0 points per game. The sportsbooks and oddsmakers are begging you to take the road underdog in this contest. I’m not falling for the trap. Bet Louisville minus the points.

Seton Hall @ Providence 7:00 ET

Game# 663-664

Play On: Providence +1.5 (5*)

This is a marquee game between #15 Seaton Hall (9-1) and #21 Providence (11-1). Providence is 8-0 at home this season while outscoring opponents by an average of 12.9 points per game. The Friars have posted quality wins over #25 Texas Tech, #24 Wisconsin, and over a solid UConn team that had been nationally ranked up until the most recent poll. Providence has been terrific defensively throughout their previous 5 contests while holding opponents to 56.8 points score per game and 35.8% shooting from the floor. Bet on Providence.

DePaul @ Butler 5:00 PM ET

Game# 641-642

Play On: Butler -125 (10*)

DePaul enters this Big East Conference game with a stellar 9-1 record. However, they find themselves as an underdog against a 7-4 Butler team. That doesn’t make much sense when just comparing each team’s season record. However, 3 of Butler’s defeats came at the hands of #3 Purdue (11-1), #12 Houston (11-2), and #10 Michigan State (10-2).  DePaul’s lone defeat came against unranked Loyola-Chicago and the Blue Demons have yet to face a ranked team this season. Bet Butler for a Top Play money line wager.

Brown @ Syracuse 6:00 PM ET

Game# 861-862

Play On: Over 143.5 (5*)

Brown has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 games. Those 4 contests went over the total by an average of 7.7 points per game. During their previous 3 contests, Brown scored 73.3 points per game and shot a sizzling hot 52.5% from the field. Syracuse has played 3-1 to the over at home this season and their own offensive prowess was a key contributing factor to those high scoring contests. During those 4 at home, Syracuse shot a combined 50.6% from the field, made 41.4% of its 3-point attempts, converted on 80.5% of its free throws, and had an awesome 18:10 assist to turnover ratio. Bet this game to go over the total.

East Tennessee State @ Georgia 7:00

Game# 745-746

Play On: East Tennessee State +3.5 (5*)

The sportsbooks are begging you to take a Power Conference team over one from a mid-major in this matchup. We have an SEC team as a small home favorite versus an Ohio Valley Conference team? That will raise some of the sharp’s eyebrows including mine. The line becomes even fishier when considering that ETSU is coming off 2 consecutive losses heading into tonight while losing to the likes of UNC-Asheville and North Carolina A&T.

Georgia is coming off a narrow 6-point home win over Western Carolina but failed to cover as a 11.5-point favorite. The Bulldogs sustained resume ruining losses already this season to George Mason and Wofford. I won’t be shocked whatsoever if ETSU is added to that list after this game goes final. But, let’s not get greedy and take the points with East Tennessee State.

Utah Valley State @ Washington 9:00 PM ET

Game# 671-672

Play On: Utah Valley State +6.5 (5*)

Washington is an uninspiring 5-5 this season. The Huskies already suffered home losses to the likes of Northern Illinois as a 20.0-point favorite, Winthrop as a 5.0-point favorite, and Wyoming as a 1.0-point favorite. Altogether, Washington is 3-3 SU and 1-5 ATS at home thus far. The Huskies will have their hands full on the boards tonight against a UVS team that has a rebound margin of +8 per game this season while the Huskies are at -6 per contest. Furthermore, since 2019, Washington is 3-13 SU versus opponents with a rebound per game margin of +4 or better.

UVS pulled off a shocking road upset earlier this season on the road when they defeated then nationally ranked BYU 72-65 as a 13.0-point underdog. UVS has held opponents to 38.6% shooting from the field this season and that includes 28.3% from 3-point territory. They’re also allowing their opponents only 13 free throw attempts per contest. That’s significant when considering Washington is shooting a horrible 35.6% during its 6 home games this season and 25.8% of their points have come from the free throw line in those contests. Bet Utah Valley State plus the points.

Auburn @ St. Louis 9:00 ET

Game# 703-704

Play On: Over 145.5 (5*)

Auburn is coming off a 70-44 win over North Alabama in a contest that stayed under the total of 144.0. Auburn has played 3-0 to the over this season following an under in its previous contest, and there was a combined average of 160.3 points scored per game in regulation time. Throughout their previous 5 contests, Auburn has averaged an immense 90 field goal attempts per game which equates to a frantic pace by college basketball standards, and scored 85.5 points per outing.

St. Louis has played 5-0 to the over this season when there’s been a total of between 141.0 and 149.0. Those 5 contests averaged a combined 155.4 points scored per game. The Billikens have played 7 at home this season and averaged a robust 84.9 points scored per game, shot 51.6% from the floor, and made 40.6% of its 3-point shot attempts.

Texas A&M @ Oregon State 8:00 PM ET

Game# 693-694

Play On: Texas A&M -2.5 (5*)

Texas A&M (7-2) isn’t a top caliber power conference right now by any stretch, but they don’t have to be in this matchup against the 1-9 Beavers. Oregon State opened the season with a win, and since that time, they’ve lost 9 games in a row. The Beavers are also 1-9 ATS in those contests as well. Furthermore, Oregon State is 0-4 SU&ATS in their last 4 at home which includes losses to Samford (not Stanford), Cal-Davis, and Princeton. They were also blown out by 25 by #8 Arizona. Bet Texas A&M minus the points.

Oklahoma State vs. Houston 7:00 PM ET

Game# 677-678

Play Onn: Houston -8.5 (5*)

Oklahoma State has gone 2-2 in their last 4 with their only wins coming by 1 at Oral Roberts and by 5 at home over Cleveland State. Now they’ll face #14 Houston who’s only 2 losses came by 1 at #6 Alabama and by 2 on a neutral floor versus Wisconsin. Many experts expected the Cougars to fall from grace after losing 4 starters from last season’s Final Four team, but so far, they’ve exceeded expectations, and then some. Houston has forced 18.3 turnovers per game throughout its last 6 contests. Conversely, Oklahoma State has committed 16 turnovers or more in 7 of 9 games this season. Not exactly a recipe for success for the Cowboys. Bet Houston minus the points.

Akron @ Wright State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 657-658

Play On: Over 146.0 (10*)

Wright State has seen each of its last 4 contests go over the total and there was a combined average of 158.5 points scored per game. According to college basketball statistical guru Ken Pomeroy, Wright State ranks 31st out of 358 Division 1 teams in offensive tempo while averaging 72.2 possessions per 40 minutes. Additionally, Wright State opponents have an average length of offensive possession against them is 15.7 seconds which is 5th fastest in the country.

Akron has also played 4-0 to the over in its last 4 with a combined average of 145.8 points scored per game. Throughout their previous 5 contests, Akron has made an excellent 79.4% of their free throws and 39.3% of its 3-point shot attempts. Bet this game over the total for a Top Play wager.

Alabama @ Memphis 9:00 PM ET

Game# 633-634

Play On: Memphis +3.5 (10*)

This game has trap written all over it. We have #6 Alabama coming off huge wins in their last 2 outings over #5 Gonzaga and #14 Houston who both were Final Four Teams last April. Then there’s Memphis who’s gone 0-4 SU&ATS in their last 4 games after starting the season 5-0 and being nationally ranked. Yet, Alabama is a short favorite in this spot and would seem to be an obvious choice for novice bettors. Well, I’m not a novice and rarely does obvious choices in sports betting appeal to me. Bet Memphis plus the points for a Top Play wager.

Monmouth @ Yale 7:00 PM ET

Game# 611-612

Play On: Monmouth -117 (5*)

The most impressive thing about Monmouth’s 8-2 start to the season in that 8 of those first 10 contests were true road games. Additionally, they’ve posted road wins at St. Joseph’s, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. Their 2 lone defeats came at St. John’s by 5 and at Charlotte in their season opener by 2. Yale enters today’s game with a mediocre 6-6 record and having played the weaker schedule compared to the one Monmouth has faced. Bet Monmouth for a money line wager.

Arizona @ Illinois 5:00 PM ET

Game# 671-672

Play On: Illinois +3.0 (10*)

This line opened with #11 Arizona (8-0) being a 1.0-point favorite and now it’s -3.0 against unranked Illinois (7-2). Public betting has surely been influenced by Arizona not only being 8-0 but 7-1 ATS as well. Conversely, Illinois started the season 2-2 but has reeled off 5 straight wins since. They covered each of their previous 3 versus Notre Dame, Rutgers, and at Iowa. During their current 5-game win streak Illinois has averaged a robust 84.2 points scored per game, shot 51.6%, and converted on a superb 41.5% of its 3-point attempts. Illinois also possesses an outstanding +14 rebound per game margin. Since the start of the 2019-2020 season, Illinois is 31-5 at home and has only been an underdog once. Bet Illinois plus the points for a Top Play wager.

St. Bonaventure vs. Connecticut 4:00 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: St. Bonaventure +4.0 (5*)

After being ranked in the Top 25 for the first couple weeks of the season, St. Bonaventure dropped out after suffering their only loss to Northern Iowa by 10 at home. They followed that up with some uninspiring wins. A win here versus #15 UConn will assuredly catapult them back into the rankings. This game will be played at a neutral site which is the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Bonnies are 3-0 on a neutral floor this season with wins over Marquette, Clemson, and Boise State. This will be the first time that St. Bonaventure will be an underdog and look for them to relish being in that role.  The Bonnies are an experienced team that has enjoyed their fair share of success in recent years including a trip to the 2021 NCAA Tournament where they lost to LSU. The underdog will be up to the challenge today. Bet St. Bonaventure plus the points.

Mississippi State vs. Colorado State 2:00 PM ET

Game# 625-626

Play On: Colorado State -2.0 (5*)

Mississippi State was exposed and humbled in their last game which was a 5-point home loss to Minnesota in a game they were a large 11.0-point favorite. That’s exactly the type of loss that carries over to the next game and results in another defeat.

Colorado State will have an agenda in this matchup. The Rams have begun their season 9-0 and outscored opponents by 17.9 points per game, but still haven’t cracked the Top 25 rankings. They’re in desperate need of a resume building win and they can do exactly that on Saturday. Looked for the Rams to make a statement in this one. Bet Colorado State minus the small number.

Arkansas @ Oklahoma 1:30 ET

Game# 621-622

Play On: Oklahoma (Pick) 5*

Unranked Oklahoma (7-2) plays host to #12 Arkansas (9-0) in this matchup. Yet there are currently some sportsbooks that have Oklahoma listed as high as a 1.5-point favorite. Besides the point, this is a Sooners team coming off an embarrassing 66-62 home loss to Butler in a game they were a sizable 11.0-point favorite. The #12 Razorbacks look like the obvious pick, right? Well wrong, it’s rarely that easy in sports betting and result will prove precisely that. Bet Oklahoma at a pick’em.

Wisconsin @ Ohio State 12:00 ET

Game# 603-604

Play On: Ohio State -4.5 (5*)

Wisconsin came from 22 points down at home on Wednesday to beat Indiana by 5 in their previous game. The Badgers expended a plethora of physical and mental energy to overcome a deficit that large. You can’t help but thing that will take its total in a road game just 3 days later. Additionally, they will be facing an Ohio State team that’s 5-0 at home including an upset of then #1 Duke. Ohio State has shot a red-hot 51.4% from the field and 41.4% from 3-point territory throughout their previous 5 games. Conversely, Wisconsin is shooting just 40.7% as a team this season. Bet Ohio State minus the points.

DePaul @ Louisville 8:00 PM ET

Game# 881-882

Play On: DePaul +8.0 (5*)

Louisville is 3-1 at home thus far but failed to cover on 3 of those 4 occasions. Their lone home loss came to Furman by 8 as a 9.0-point favorite.

This will be DePaul’s 1st game of the season not played on their home floor. However, we can’t ignore the fact the Blue Demons are 7-1 SU&ATS to start the season. Their only loss came by 4 to Loyola-Chicago who is a fringe Top 25 team. They also own a home win over Rutgers who just upset #1 Purdue last night. Bet DePaul plus the points.

Iowa @ Iowa State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 861-862

Play On: Iowa -5.0 (5*)

Iowa is coming off losses in their last 2 games. Yet, here they are as a road favorite versus an undefeated and #17 Iowa State (8-0) team. Can you say trap? They’re begging you to take the ranked home underdog against an unranked team. Going back to Iowa’s 2 losses. One came at #1 Purdue by 7 as a 12.0-point underdog and the other was versus a Top 25 caliber team in Illinois. By the way, Iowa is 3-0 SU&ATS the past 3 seasons versus Iowa State and won each of those meeting by 14 points or more.  Bet on Iowa minus the points.

Michigan State @ Minnesota 9:00 PM ET

Game# 703-704

Play On: Michigan State -7.0 (10*)

Minnesota enters this contest with an unblemished 7-0 record. Yet, they received no votes in the latest college basketball AP Poll and for good reason in my opinion. They haven’t really beat anyone of note. The Golden Gophers will be playing its first game this season against a ranked opponent. The public will surely be enticed to take an unbeaten sizable home underdog like Minnesota against a 2-loss opponent. I on the other hand, look at this contest from a contrarian betting viewpoint.

#19 Michigan State is 6-2 with their only losses coming to #2 Baylor and #9 Kansas in their season opener. They own a win on a neutral floor over #15 Connecticut and another coming at home by 9 over Louisville. The Spartans are unequivocally more battle tested of the 2 teams in this matchup and it will pay dividends this evening. Not to mention, they’ll be out to revenge an embarrassing 25-point loss at Minnesota last season. Bet Michigan State minus the points for a Top Play wager.

Wagner @ Penn State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 49-50

Play On: Wagner +7.5 (5*)

Don’t go to sleep on Wagner. They’re an experienced team and off to a 3-1 SU&ATS start to the season. One of their wins came by 14 against a solid VCU squad. Their only loss occurred at #23 Seton Hall which a far better team than the one they’ll face today.

Penn State is off to an uninspiring 4-4 start which includes home losses to Ohio State and Miami Fla. In their last 2 games. Additionally, the Nittany Lions have a conference game at #19 Michigan State up next on Saturday. Sandwiched between these 3 games versus Power Conference teams is a matchup against tiny Wagner. This looks like a trap and flat spot for a home team that’s average at best to start with. Bet Wagner plus the points.

Villanova vs. Syracuse 9:30 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: Over 146.0 (5*)

Both teams in this contest can shoot the 3-ball well. Each team is among the best free throw shooting teams nationally with both converting just under 79.0% of those opportunities. Villanova is #6 nationally in offensive efficiency while scoring 118.3 points per 100 possessions. Syracuse is #18 in that exact statistical category at 112.7 points per 100 possessions. Syracuse is coming off a 63-60 upset win at Florida State in a game they went well under the total of 150.0. Since the start of last season, Syracuse has played 6-0 to the over in games not played at the Carrier Dome and there was a combined average of 155.4 points scored per contest. Bet this game to go over the total.

Texas Tech vs. Tennessee 7:00 PM ET

Game# 613-614

Play On: Tennessee -3.5 (5*)

Both teams possess identical 6-1 records. However, my strength of schedule rating has #13 Tennessee at +9.2 over Texas Tech. In layman’s terms, The Volunteers have a played a significantly stronger schedule and especially when consider both are Power Conference teams. Tennessee suffered their only loss against #6 Villanova. The Vols do have a dominating 89-72 quality win over North Carolina. Tennessee is coming off a 69-54 win at Colorado in which they covered easily as a 6.0-point favorite. Conversely, Texas Tech is coming off its first loss of the season at unranked Providence. The Volunteers are the more complete team in this matchup. Bet Tennessee minus the points.

Michigan @ North Carolina 9:15 PM ET

Game# 727-728

Play On: Over 151.0 (10*)

The total is this high for a reason. North Carolina has played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 when there was a total of 157.0. Those 4 contests averaged a combined 174.0 points scored per contest. This is also a Tar Heels team which is allowing 78.7 points per game this season.  Michigan can adapt to any tempo that the opposition wants to play at. The Wolverines have seen just 1 game having a total of 150.0 or greater this season, and that was their season opener versus Buffalo. Michigan won that contest 88-76 and went over the total of 153.5. The Wolverines have shot an impressive 48.1% from the floor thus far. Bet this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Cincinnati @ Miami-Ohio 7:00 PM ET

Game# 675-676

Play On: Miami-Ohio +3.5 (5*)

Cincinnati will be facing an opponent today that has a super 17:10 assist to turnover ratio. Since the start of the 2019-2020 season, the Bearcats have gone a dismal 2-8 SU versus opponents that average committing 12 turnovers or fewer per game. Cincinnati is coming off back-to-back SU&ATS losses and the last of which was a 61-59 home defeat versus Monmouth in a game they closed as a 10.5-point favorite.

This is a better than advertised Miami-Ohio team which averages 85.3 points scored per game while shooting 48.3% this season and is an excellent free throw shooting club that converts at an excellent 75.6% clip. Miami returned all 5 starters from a season ago and it’s paid dividends during their 5-1 start and that includes a season opening upset win at Georgia Tech. The Red Hawks are 4-0 at home this season and have covered each contest easily as double digit favorite on each occasion. Bet Miami-Ohio plus the points.