Texas Tech @ Kansas 2:00 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: Texas Tech +1.5 (5*)

Texas Tech will be out to avenge a home loss to Kansas earlier this season. The Red Raiders are also coming off 82-71 home loss to West Virginia in their last game. Conversely, Kansas is 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 contests and had an average victory margin of 19.3 points per game. Additionally, the Jayhawks are 10-1 at home this season. Yet, Kansas is just a 1.5-point home favorite in this spot despite numerous factors pointing toward them being the pick in this matchup. It’s never that easy when it comes to sports betting. Having said that, I am going with a contrarian approach. Bet on Texas Tech for a 5* wager.

Rutgers @ Michigan 9:00 PM ET

Game# 763-764

Play On: Michigan -9.0 (5*)

Rutgers is a deceiving 5-1 in their last 6 games. However, only 1 of those contests came against a ranked team and it resulted in a 79-66 loss at #11 Iowa.  Additionally, 2 of those wins came over Northwestern who is on a present 12-game losing streak, and another came at home against a Minnesota team that is 0-8 in true road games this season. If we take into consideration that Rutgers plays in a conference that has 5 teams ranked within the Top 21 national rankings, the Scarlet Knights have been beneficiaries of a soft schedule of late. It also must be noted, prior to their current 5-1 straight up run, Rutgers went 0-5 SU&ATS in the preceding 5 contests. The Scarlet Knights are also 0-5 SU&ATS in their last 5 games against ranked teams.

Michigan has been dominant at home this season while going an unscathed 10-0 and won by an average of 18.0 points per game. Even more impressive is the fact that the Wolverines are 4-0 SU&ATS in their previous 4 conference home games and one by a substantial 22.7 points per contest. Michigan is coming off a 67-59 win at #21 Wisconsin in their previous game. Since the start of last season, the Wolverines are 6-0 SU&ATS following a game in which they allowed 60 points or fewer and had an enormous victory margin of 24.0 points per game. Michigan has gone 9-0 straight up and 7-2 ATS versus Rutgers since they joined the Nig 10 Conference. Bet on Michigan minus the points for a 5* wager.

Houston @ Wichita State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 737-738

Play On: Wichita State +7.5 (5*)

Wichita State lost at #6 Houston 70-63 earlier this season but covered easily as an 11.0-point underdog. The Shockers are 8-2 at home this season. Their only 2 home losses came to #20 Missouri and an Oklahoma State (14-6) team that’s destined for a NCAA Tournament invite. Both defeats occurred in early December. It must be noted that Wichita State is an unscathed 5-0 straight up in conference home games. Additionally, the Shockers enter today’s game on a 4-game win streak. It’s not like Houston has been invisible in American Athletic Conference play. The Cougars have suffered road losses to East Carolina as a 16.5-point chalk and Tulsa as a 9.5-point favorite. Bet on Wichita State plus the points for a 5* wager.

Iowa @ Wisconsin 7:00 PM ET

Game# 739-740

Play On: Wisconsin -1.5 (5*)

Iowa is coming off an 88-58 blowout win over Michigan State. The Hawkeyes led that contest 46-27 at halftime. Iowa is 1-4 straight up this season following a game in which they scored 45 points or more in the 1st half.

Wisconsin is coming off a 67-59 home loss to #3 Michigan. However, the Badgers are 6-0 SU&ATS following a loss this season and won by 10.7 points per game. Wisconsin has traditionally had one of the strongest home courts in college basketball over the past 2 decades. As a matter fact, the Badgers are 300-45 at home since the start of the 2000-2001 season and that includes 152-30 in Big 10 Conference games. They have lost 3 times at home this season which is highly unusual., but 2 of those defeats came at the hands of the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes and against previously mentioned #3 Michigan. Bet on Wisconsin for a 5* wager.

Utah State @ Boise State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 711-712

Play On: Boise State -1.0 (5*)

Boise State is a perfect 8-0 at home this season and outscored their opponents by an average of 16.9 points per game. Boise State (12-3) trails Utah State (11-2) by percentage points for first place in the Mountain West Conference standings. Boise State can help their regular season conference title chances out immensely with a pair of home wins versus Utah State tonight and Friday. However, you can’t win 2 games without winning 1 first. Bet on Boise State for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Indiana 9:00 PM ET

Game# 713-714

Play On: Indiana -6.0 (5*)

Minnesota has won 5 home games this season versus opponents that were ranked in the Top 25 at the time they played them. However, they put on another face in true road games where they have gone a dismal 0-7 straight up and 1-6 ATS while being outscored by 16.8 points per contest. The Golden Gophers have shot a pathetic 33.8% on the road this season and a terrible -8 rebounds per game. If Indiana wants to keep their NCAA Tournament at-large bid alive, a decisive win in this spot will unquestionably improve their chances. This is an experienced Hoosiers team that went 2-0 SU&ATS versus Minnesota last season. Bet on Indiana minus the points for a 5* wager.

Kentucky @ Vanderbilt 7:00 PM ET

Game# 687-688

Play On: Vanderbilt +4.0 (5*)

Kentucky shouldn’t be a road favorite against anyone right now, and that even includes a 6-10 team like Vanderbilt. The Wildcats are 0-4 SU&ATS in their last 4 SEC road games. Despite coming off a 2-point home win over Auburn, Kentucky has lost 4 of 5 and 7 of their last 9 games. Vanderbilt is coming off a huge 21-point upset win at Mississippi State in their previous outing. That gave the Commodores 5 consecutive covers with all coming as an underdog. Bet on Vanderbilt plus the points for a 5* wager.

Northwestern @ Illinois 9:00 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: Illinois -12.5 (5*)

These teams are going in extreme opposite directions. Northwestern has lost 11 straight and failed to cover in 9 of those contests. Furthermore, 7 of those 11 losses came by 10 points or more. One of those occurrences came in a 81-56 blowout home loss to Illinois. Northwestern is also 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games this season as an underdog of 8.5 or greater they lost by an average of 16.8 points per contest.

Illinois has won 5 in a row and covered on 4 of those occasions. That recent success included quality wins over #11 Iowa and #21 Wisconsin. Illinois has won each of their last 5 meetings with Northwestern. The Illini are +8 rebounds per game in Big 10 actions while Northwestern is at -7. Illinois outrebounded Northwestern by 12 in the first meeting.

Xavier @ St. John’s 8:30 PM ET

Game# 633-634

Play On: St. John’s -1.5 (5*)

St. John’s lost earlier this season at Xavier 69-61. Since that time, the Red Storm has gone 7-3 straight up and 8-2 ATS. As a matter of fact, they lost their previous game in overtime at Butler, and that halted a 6-0 SU&ATS run by St. John’s. Conversely, Xavier has gone just 3-3 in their last 6 games. Bet on St. John’s for a 5* wager.

Missouri @ Georgia 7:00 PM ET

Game# 609-610

Play On: Over 152.0 (5*)

#20 Missouri hasn’t been very good defensively during their previous 5 games. During that time, they allowed 79.8 points per contest while opponents shot a combined 47.5% and 39.8% from 3-point range. The same can be said for Georgia over their previous 5 outings. Throughout that span, Georgia allowed 84.2 points per game while opponents made 48.4% of their field goal attempts and 40.2% of its 3-point tries.

Missouri has witnessed 7 of their 8 games going over the total. Conversely, Georgia played 9-2 to the over this season when facing teams with a winning record and there was a combined 166.4 points scored per game. Missouri is coming off an 89-81 loss at Tennessee in their last game. Missouri has played 9-1 to the over throughout the past 3 seasons after allowing 80 points or more in their previous contest, and that includes 3-0 this season (170.1 PPG). Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Washington @ Washington State 8:00 PM ET

Game# 847-848

Play On: Over 142.5 (10*)

Washington has played 6-0 to the over in true road games this season. Those 6 contests had an average total of 140.0 and there was a combined 161.7 points scored per contest. Washington State has gone over the total in each of their previous 4 contests and did so by an average of 9.5 points per game.

These teams met earlier this season and Washington State came away with a 77-62 road win. That contest barely went under the closing total of 140.0. However, both teams were terrible at the free throw line in that contest. They both combined to go just 27-45 (60%) from the charity stripe. That many free throw attempts will likely occur again this evening. But it’s highly probable these teams will convert at a much better percentage than they did in their earlier season matchup. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Virginia @ Florida State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 843-844

Play On: Florida State -1.5 (5*)

The Florida State Seminoles have gone 75-4 straight up in their last 79 home games. That includes winning 22 straight conference games on their home floor. The Seminoles are 5-0 in ACC home games this season and covered 4 of those contests while posting an average victory margin of 21.0 points per game. Florida State has also recorded quality non-conference home wins over Indiana and Florida. Conversely, Virginia’s only 3 losses this season have either come in away or neutral site games. The #9 Cavaliers (15-3) will have their hands full on Monday against a deep Florida State team with an extremely strong home court of advantage regardless of attendance. Bet on Florida State for a 5* wager.

Colgate @ Army 6:00 PM ET

Game# 163-164

Play On: Over 150.5 (10*)

This will be the 4th meeting of the season between these Patriot League rivals. The first 3 all went over the total and there was a combined 154.7 points scored per game. The last of those meeting took place on Saturday and Colgate walked away with an 84-74 win and that contest sailed over the total of 147.0. The pace of that game was quite brisk as the teams combined for 125 field goal attempts. Colgate is 8-1 in conference play while scoring 86.2 points per game and has outscored those 9 opponents by an average of 20.1 points per game. Since the start of last season, Army has played 8-1 to the over when facing teams who are outscoring their opponents by 4.0 or more points per game.  Those 9 contests averaged a combined 155.0 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Michigan @ Wisconsin 1:00 PM ET

Game# 793-794

Play On: Wisconsin (Pick) (5*)

Let me start by saying this, Michigan (13-1) is an exceptional team. However, the #3 Wolverines will be playing their first game in 24 days due to COVID related issues. The #21 Badgers have traditionally held a better than average home court edge for at least the last 2 decades. Recent proof of that is their 29-3 record throughout their last 32 home games. That was heavily considered when handicapping this game given the current pint-spread in this contest. Bet on Wisconsin for a 5* wager.

Idaho @ Idaho State 2:00 PM ET

Game# 641-642

Play On: Idaho State -10.0 (5*)

Idaho is 0-16 this season and failed to cover 12 of those contests. As a matter of fact, the last 8 of those losses has come by 14 points or greater. These teams met on Thursday night and Idaho State walked away with a 26-point blowout victory while easily covering as a 8.0-point home favorite. Bet on Idaho State minus the points for a 5* wager.

Tennessee @ LSU 2:00 PM ET

Game# 645-646

Play On: Over 145.0 (5*)

Tennessee has seen 5 of its last 6 go over the total when the number was 130.0 or greater. The Volunteers have scored 80 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games. LSU has witnessed each of their previous 5 home games go over the total. Those 5 contests averaged a sizable 169.2 points scored per game. LSU games against SEC opponent have a played at phonetic pace with a combined 127 field goal attempts per contest. The Tigers are adept at speeding up opponents that are uncomfortable playing at that brisk pace. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Boston College @ Syracuse 2:00 PM ET

Game# 649-650

Play On: Over 149.0 (5*)

Boston College has played 4-0 to the over this season in true road games and there was a combined average of 157.8 points scored per contest.  Boston College has seen 10 of their 13 games this season go over the total. Boston College has attempted an enormous 103 three-point shots in their last 3 games versus the vaunted Syracuse zone.

Syracuse has scored 74 points or more in each of their previous 4 home games. During a matchup earlier this season (12/13/2020), Syracuse won at Boston College by a score of 101-63. The Orange will once again have their way offensively against an extremely poor defensive opponent. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit @ Cleveland State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 887-888

Play On: Over 138.0 (10*)

Cleveland State has seen each of their previous 5 games go over the total. The average total in those contests was 137.6 and there was a combined 150.2 point scored per game. Detroit has been red-hot offensively during their previous 5 while averaging 80.4 points scored per game, shooting 51.8% from the field, and making a superb 43.0% of its 3-point shot attempts. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Morehead State @ Tennessee State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 749-750

Play On: Under 131.5 (5*)

Tennessee State ranks 352nd out of 357 Division 1 teams when it comes to offensive efficiency. That is calculated by home many points teams score per 100 offensive possessions. Tennessee State has played 6-0 to the under during its last 6 at home and there was a combined average of only 127.5 points scored per game. They have also been anemic offensively throughout their previous 5 contests while averaging a mere 61.2 points per game while shooting an abysmal 37.9% from the floor.

Morehead State is unequivocally the best defensive team in the Ohio Valley Conference. During conference action, Morehead is allowing 59.0 points per contest in 14 games played, and 10 of those went under. They did however go over the total in their previous game versus Appalachian State. Nonetheless, Morehead State has gone 4-0 to the under this season following an over in their previous contest, and there was a miniscule 119.5 combined points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Colorado @ Stanford 7:00 PM ET

Game# 717-718

Play On: Stanford +1.0 (5*)

For starters, Stanford will be out to avenge an earlier season 77-64 loss at Colorado. The Cardinal enter today on a modest 2-game win streak. Since the start of last season, Stanford is 9-1 straight up following wins in each of their previous 2 games, and outscored those 10 opponents by an average of 13.7 points per game. We must keep in mind, this is an experienced Stanford team that returned 4 starters from a season ago. So that previously stated straight up team trend takes on added significance for me. Conversely, Colorado has also won their last 2 games played with both coming at home. Since the 2018-2019 season, Colorado has gone 1-10 ATS in road games following home wins in each of its last 2 games. Bet on Stanford for a 5* wager.

Farleigh-Dickinson @ Wagner 5:00 ET

Game# 31-32

Play On: Over 142.0 (10*)

Wagner has seen each of their previous 5 games go over the total. The average combined score in those 5 contests was 154.0 points per game. It’s worth noting, FDU has witnessed their last 5 contests having a total of 150.5 or greater. During their previous 5 games, FDU has scored a robust 82.6 points per contest and shot an impressive 48% from the field. Both teams are physical and there will most likely be many free throw attempts in today’s game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Rutgers @ Iowa 7:30 PM ET

Game# 655-656

Play On: Rutgers +6.5 (5*)

Iowa is in the middle of a tailspin which has seen them go 1-4 straight up and 0-5 ATS during their previous 5 games. Conversely, Rutgers has regained their mojo after going through a midseason slump. The Scarlets Knights enter tonight’s contest on a 4-game win streak. Rutgers will also be out to revenge a 77-75 home loss to Iowa earlier this season. The difference in that game came at the free throw line. Iowa was 18-23 from the charity stripe while Rutgers was a poor 4-12. It is unlikely we will see that big of disparity this evening. Bet on Rutgers plus the points for a 5* wager.

Gonzaga @ BYU 11:00 PM ET

Game# 867-868

Play On: BYU +11.0 (5*)

If any team can give #1 Gonzaga a competitive game or potentially pull of a significant upset, it would be BYU. Despite their dominance in Big West Conference play during recent years which includes this season, Gonzaga has gone a poor 1-4 ATS in conference home games during their 2020-2021 campaign. Conversely, BYU is 9-1 at home this season and that includes winning 6 in a row. They also possess an impressive 15-4 overall season record. Bet on BYU plus the points for a 5* wager.

Ohio State @ Maryland 9:00 PM ET

Game# 861-862

Play On: Maryland +3.0 (5*)

Ohio State is ranked the 4th best team in all of college basketball. The Buckeyes have gone 4-0 this season versus teams that were ranked in the Top 10 at the time they played them.  Yet, they find themselves as a short favorite in this contest against an opponent who is 4-8 in Big 10 Conference play. It’s very rarely that easy if you already deemed Ohio State to be a gift with all that considered.

Since 2016, Maryland has gone a perfect 4-0 SU&ATS at home versus Ohio State. Maryland has gone an uninspiring 10-9 this season. However, to this point they’ve played the 5th toughest schedule in the country according to KenPom statistics.  Despite their perceived mediocrity, the Terrapins do own win this season over #6 Illinois, #21 Wisconsin, and #24 Purdue. Maryland is coming off a 55-50 loss at Penn State last Friday. They are 3-0 straight up in their previous 3 following a loss. The Terrapins haven’t lost 2 in a row for over a month. Bet on Maryland plus the points for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma State @ Kansas 9:00 PM ET

Game# 863-864

Play On: Kansas -6.5 (5*)

Oklahoma State is the only ranked team in this matchup (#23) but finds themselves as a sizable underdog. Additionally, Kansas isn’t playing their best basketball right now as evidenced by them losing 5 of their last 7 games. On a more positive note, the Jayhawks have annually enjoyed one the strongest home court advantages in all of college basketball, and especially when considering they play in a Power 5 Conference. This year is no different. Kansas is 8-1 at home with their lone defeat coming against #13 Texas. The underdog is a sucker play from where I sit. Bet on Kansas minus the points for a 5* wager.

Creighton @ Marquette 5:00 PM ET

Game# 701-702

Play On: Under 145.5 (5*)

Sometimes it’s just about trusting the math, and this is one of those instances. Creighton has gone 3-0 to the under in their last 3 road contests when there was a total of 149.5 or less. Those 3 outings averaged only a combined 133.0 points scored per game. Conversely, Marquette went over the total in their previous game. They have seen 4 of their last 5 games go under following an over during their previous contests. Those 5 contests averaged only a combined 136.3 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Wisconsin @ Illinois 2:30 PM ET

Game# 657-658

Play On: Illinois -3.5 (10*)

This will be a statement game for #12 Illinois against a #19 ranked conference opponent in Wisconsin. The Illini are much better than even their 12-5 overall record indicates. According to the highly respected Kenpom rankings that accounts for offensive and defensive efficiency in addition to strength of schedule, Illinois ranks #5 nationally. They also have Illinois as having faced the 4th most difficult schedule of all the 347 Division 1 teams. Illinois is coming off a 75-71 overtime win at Indiana in their previous game which extended their unbeaten streak to a modest 3-games. Conversely, Wisconsin has gone a mediocre 4-3 in their last 7 games which includes a pair of losses on their usually extremely strong  home court. Bet on Illinois minus the points for a 10* Top Play.

St. John’s @ Providence 2:00 PM ET

Game# 633-634

Play On: St. John’s +2.0 (5*)

Providence has gone in a bit of a tailspin of late having lost 6 of its last 8 games. The Friars have been an offensively challenged team on most instances this season. As a matter of fact, throughout their previous 5 contests Providence has scored a mere 63.4 points per game while shooting just 39%.

St. John’s has been red-hot recently by going 5-0 SU&ATS over their previous 5 contests and they’ve covered in 7 consecutive games. The Red Storm are also 3-0 SU&ATS in their prior 3 road games. Bet on St. John’s for a 5* wager.

Kansas @ West Virginia 2:00 PM ET

Game# 639-640

Play On: West Virginia -2.0 (5*)

For starters, Kansas is 1-3 straight up and 0-4 ATS during their previous 4 away games. West Virginia will be playing with big time revenge today stemming from a 14-point loss at Kansas earlier this season. The #17 Mountaineers have also lost their last 5 against Kansas but that didn’t deter the sportsbooks from opening them up as a short favorite in this matchup. Bet on West Virginia for a 5* wager.

East Carolina @ Memphis 2:00 PM ET

Game# 643-644

Play On: Memphis -12.5 (5*)

East Carolina is coming off an enormous 82-73 upset at #5 Houston and did so as a 16.5-point underdog. Nevertheless, the sportsbooks were unfazed and made them a doble-digit road underdog once again in today’s American Athletic Conference matchup versus Memphis. It must be noted, the Pirates had gone 0-5 SU&ATS in their previous 5 contests before pulling off that stunner at Houston this past Wednesday.

Memphis is a terrific defensive team and that’s especially been the case against conference opponents. The Tigers are 7-3 in conference play and have held their 10 opponents to only 61.9 points per game and 39.0% shooting. Despite putting up 82 points in their win at Houston, East Carolina is averaging an uninspiring 63.6 points scored per game while shooting just 40.1% in conference action. Memphis dominated East Carolina in an earlier season meeting in an 80-53 road blowout win. They held the Pirates to an awful 29.7% shooting performance, forced 16 turnovers, and had a +10 rebounding advantage. Bet on Memphis minus the points for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Rutgers 9:00 PM ET

Game# 763-764

Play On: Rutgers -5.5 (10*)

Minnesota has been exceptionally good at home this season having beaten 4 Top 25 teams along the way. However, on the road has been a whole different story for the Golden Gophers. They have gone 0-5 SU&ATS in true road games and lost by a substantial average of 19.6 points per contest. Throughout their previous 5 games overall, Minnesota has been inept offensively while averaging just 62.8 points scored per contest and shooting an awful 36.8% from the floor. During that identical stretch, they were also at a terrible -8 rebound per game differential while going 1-4 SU&ATS.

Rutgers spent the early part of this season ranked in the Top 25. They then went through a rough patch and found themselves on the outside looking in. Nevertheless, they have bounced back to go 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 games. After going an outstanding 15-1 at home a season ago, Rutgers has lost 3 home games this season. It must be noted, those 3 losses came at the hands of #19 Wisconsin, #7 Ohio State, and #8 Iowa. I look for a huge effort for the Scarlet Knights that will result in a comfortable win and cover. Bet on Rutgers minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

North Carolina @ Clemson 7:00 PM ET

Game# 623-624

Play On: North Carolina -2.5 (5*)

These are two teams appeared headed on opposite paths. After going an uninspiring 5-4 to start this season, North Carolina has rebounded to win 6 of its last 7 games. North Carolina has averaged 80.3 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 51.3% during their previous 3 contests. The Tar Heels continue to be the top offensive rebounding team in the country at 14 per game. North Carolina has outrebounded their opponents this season by a dominating +11 per game.

Conversely, Clemson started the season 9-1 and was ranked in the Top 25. Since that point, they’ve gone 1-4 during their previous 5 games. Clemson won’t be able to handle the North Carolina frontcourt players on the boards. During their last 3 games, Clemson has scored only an average of 56.0 points per contest, shot an awful 33.7% from the field, and was -6.3 in team rebounding margin. Bet on North Carolina minus the small number for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma @ Texas Tech 9:00 PM ET

Game# 877-878

Play On: Texas Tech -7.0 (5*)

We have the #13 ranked team in the country as a substantial home favorite over red-hot #9 Oklahoma. That is enough to raise my antenna. However, it must be noted that Oklahoma will be without its top scorer Austin Reaves (15.8 PPG) and Alonde Williams (7.7 PPG) who remain sidelined for a 2nd consecutive game due to COVID-19 protocols. The Sooners did pull off an upset home win over Alabama on Saturday without those 2 key players. However, now they go on the road to face a quality team like Texas Tech who finds themselves chasing Oklahoma in the Big 12 standings. Teams seem to step up from an emotional standpoint in the first game without key players being available. It’s after that when the brunt of those absences affect a team’s overall performance. Today will be a textbook example of such. Bet on Texas Tech minus the points for a 5* wager.

NC State @ Syracuse 6:00 PM ET

Game# 831-832

Play On: Syracuse -5.0 (5*)

NC State comes into this contest reeling having gone 1-4 straight up and 0-5 ATS during it previous 5 games. During that stretch the Wolfpack have been terrible defensively while allowing opponent to score 79.2 points per game, shoot a sizzling hot 51.7%, and permitting them to make an alarmingly high 40% of its 3-point shot attempts. Furthermore, NC State is a dismal 0-4 SU&ATS in true road games this season and lost by 14.3 points per contest. NC State has also gone a money draining 2-9 ATS since the start of last season as a road underdog of 6.0 or less.

Syracuse is coming off an 81-58 loss at Virginia in their previous game. Since the start of the 2018-2019 season, Syracuse has gone 10-2 ATS following a conference loss by 10 points or more. The Orange are just 3-4 in ACC action thus far, but they held those opponents to just 39.7% shooting and 28.3% from 3-point range. Bet on Syracuse minus the points for a 5* wager.

Rice @ North Texas 4:00 PM ET

Game# 825-826

Play On: North Texas -11.0 (5*)

Rice enters today game having lost 4 in a row which includes a 5-point home loss on Friday against North Texas. The Mean Green of North Texas are 5-0 SU&ATS at home versus Division 1 opponents this season and won by an average of 29.6 points per game. Since the start of last season, North Texas is 7-0 ATS as a double-digit favorite and outscored those opponents by 26.5 points per game, and that includes 3-0 ATS during this 2020-2021 campaign. Bet on North Texas minus the points for a 5* wager.

Bradley @ Indiana State 4:00 PM ET

Game# 823-824

Play On: Bradley (Pick) (5*)

This is simply a contrarian approach from me when handicapping this game. The opening line and subsequent movement doesn’t make any sense to me and raises my antenna exponentially. We have an Indiana State team which has won 4 straight as currently a pick or underdog at home versus an opponent which has lost 4 in a row. It’s never that easy and is a textbook trap set by the sportsbooks from my vantage point. Bet on Bradley for a 5* wager.

Auburn @ Baylor 4:00 PM ET

Game# 659-660

Play On: Baylor -14.0 (5*)

Auburn has been rejuvenated since 5-star true freshmen guard Sharife Cooper was cleared to play by the NCAA in early January. The Tigers are 4-2 straight up and 6-0 ATS during their previous 6 game. They are coming off a home win over #12 Missouri earlier this week. However, there’s a big difference between beating Missouri at home and taking on #2 Baylor (15-0) on the road.

All 15 wins by Baylor this season have come by 8 points or more. The Bears are an extremely profitable 10-3 ATS as a double-digit favorite. Baylor is coming off a 107-59 win over Kansas State while easily covering as a 23.5-point favorite. The Bears are 8-1 ATS this season following a double-digit favorite cover and outscored the opposition by an enormous 30.6 points per game. Bet on Baylor minus the points for a 5* wager.

Florida State @ Georgia Tech 4:00 PM ET

Game# 665-666

Play On: Georgia Tech +4.0 (5*)

Georgia Tech will be out to atone for a 13-point loss at Florida State earlier this season and are better equipped at this point to do so. After going 2-2 straight up and 0-4 ATS at home during their non-conference portion of their schedule, Georgia Tech is a perfect 3-0 SU&ATS in ACC home games. Furthermore, in those trio of conference home games against North Carolina, Clemson, and Wake Forest the Yellow Jacks shot a blistering hot 53.5%. This will be only the 3rd true road game of the season for Florida State. They defeated Louisville 78-65 and lost at Clemson 77-67 in their previous 2. During the Seminoles current 5-0 SU&ATS streak, they played 4 of those contests on its home floor. Play on Georgia Tech plus the points for a 5* wager.

Villanova @ Seton Hall 3:30 PM ET

Game# 647-648

Play On: Villanova -4.5 (5*)

Seton Hall is coming off a 4-point home loss to Creighton in a contest in which they squandered a double-digit lead. They have now dropped 3 of their last 4 games.

#3 Villanova enters this contest with a 10-1 record with their only loss coming on a neutral floor against #20 Virginia Tech. Since that defeat they have won 8 straight and covered on 6 of those occasions. One of those ATS losses came against today’s opponent Seton Hall in a game they won by 2 as a 9.0-point home favorite. Villanova won that contest despite Seton Hall shooting a sizzling hot 55%. The Wildcats certainly won’t be taking the Pirates lightly in this return matchup. It’s also highly unlikely that Seton Hall will come close to duplicating their outstanding shooting performance they had in the first meeting between these teams. Additionally, Seton Hall has seen their last 5 opponents shoot a combined 48.6% and that includes an alarmingly high 46.6% from 3-point range. Bet on Villanova minus the points for a 5* wager.

Texas Tech @ LSU 2:00 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Over 150.5 (5*)

When I initially looked at this total it looked quite high for a Texas Tech game. However, after looking inside the numbers I not only deemed the total to be justifiable and it might even be a tad bit low with all considered. LSU has gone 5-0 to the over in each of their previous 5 and there was a combined 161.6 points scored per game. The Tigers are also 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 at home with an enormous average of 174.8 points scored per game. Those 4 contests had a frantic pace to them as there were an average of 138 field goal attempts per game for LSU and their opponents. That far exceeds college basketball standards.

LSU will have a willing dance partner in Texas Tech. The Red Raiders have played 6-1 to the over in its last 7 and that includes 3-0 during away games.  Those trio of road contest had a combined 162.0 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Alabama @ Oklahoma 12:00 PM ET

Game# 601-602

Play On: Alabama +1.5 (5*)

Both teams enter this contest red-hot. Oklahoma is coming off an upset win at #5 Texas earlier this week and they are now on a 4-0 SU&ATS run. They also have a huge Big 12 Conference game on Monday against #10 Texas Tech. Now they have the unenviable task of trying to knock off #9 Alabama who’s currently riding a 10-game win streak and covered on 8 of those occasions. This will be just a 3rd time this season that Alabama is an underdog, and they went 2-0 SU&ATS in the first 2. Additionally, Alabama is 4-0 SU&ATS in true away games. Bet on Alabama for a 5* wager.

Boise State @ Colorado State 11:00 PM ET

Game# 891-892

Play On: Boise State -2.5 (10*)

These teams met on Wednesday night and Colorado state walked away with a convincing 78-56 win. Yet here we are 2 days later, and Boise State is a short favorite despite that blowout loss. The sportsbooks are begging you to take the home underdog in this spot. Nonetheless, I am not being lured in and bet against not only the oddsmakers but public perception.

That previously mentioned Boise State loss ended a 12-game Broncos winning streak. It was also just a 2nd time in 14 games that Boise had scored less than 70 points. Since the start of the 2018-2019 college basketball season, Boise State is an extremely profitable 8-1 ATS following a game in which they scored 70 or fewer, and they outscored those 9 opponents by an average of 11.8 points per contest. Bet on Boise State for a 10* Top Play wager.

Monmouth @ Niagara 4:00 PM ET

Game# 831-832

Play On: Under 146.5 (5*)

Niagara had a total of 137.0 or less in each of their previous 13 games and rightfully so. The Purple Eagles play at a very deliberate pace while averaging just 65.3 possessions per 40 minutes played this season. That ranks 325th out of 357 Division 1 teams. The Purple Eagles have scored 70 or more points in just 4 of 14 games this season and haven’t done so since in exactly 3 weeks to the day. Niagara is coming off a 78-69 loss to Quinnipiac. The Purple Eagles are 15-2 to the under since the start of last season following a conference loss.

Monmouth is a high-volume shooting team that averages 63 field goal attempts per game. However, Niagara has limited opponents to 57 field goal attempts or fewer in 12 of their 14 games this season. Monmouth is facing a Niagara team which averages only 11 assists per game. Since the start of last season, Monmouth is 7-0 to the under in away games versus opponents that average 12 or fewer assists per contest, and there was only a combined 119.7 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Wake Forest @ NC State 8:00 PM ET

Game# 685-686

Play On: Over 144.0 (5*)

Wake Forest is 1-6 in conference play and allowed their opponents to shoot a combined 49.4% during those contests.  The Demon Deacons are 3-0 to the over in their last 3 away and 5-1 during its previous 6 overall. Conversely, NC State is 5-1 to the over in their last 6 and that includes 4-0 to the over when the number is 142.0 or greater (157.5 PPG). The Wolfpack has played little attention to defensive details throughout their previous 5 contests while allowing opponents to score 81.0 points per game, shoot 52.8% from the field, and make an extremely high 42.6% of its 3-point tries. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Georgia @ South Carolina 7:00 PM ET

Game# 679-680

Play On: Over 159.0 (5*)

The total is this high for good reason. South Carolina has gone over the total in each of their previous 3 and there was a combined 170.3 points scored per contest. Even more compelling during that 3-game stretch was the fact they averaged a substantial 69 field goal attempts per contest was equates to a rapid tempo by college basketball standards.

Georgia is currently listed as a 5.0-point underdog in this contest. The Bulldogs have gone 6-0 to the over this season as an underdog and there was a combined 167.5 points scored per contest. Georgia has gone over the number in 4 consecutive games this season when there’s been a total of 150.0 or greater and there was a combined 175.4 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Miami @ Florida State 6:00 PM ET

Game# 659-660

Play On: Florida State -11.0 (5*)

I know this is a rivalry game, but Florida State is really good and Miami is average at best. The Seminoles are a red-hot 4-0 SU&ATS during their previous 4 games and had a decisive victory margin of 17.7 points per contest. They didn’t exactly face creampuffs in those outings with wins coming over NC State, North Carolina, Louisville, and Clemson. During that 4-game stretch they scored 86.3 points per contest and shot a scorching hot 54.3%. Florida State will be going up against a Miami team that throughout their previous 5 games has allowed opponents to shoot 47.3% and that includes an alarmingly high 40.3% from 3-point territory. The Hurricanes are coming off losses to Notre Dame by 14 and Syracuse by 26. Bet on Florida State minus the points for a 5* wager.

Georgia Tech @ Duke 9:00 PM ET

Game# 641-642

Play On: Georgia Tech +6.0 (5*)

Duke enters this game having gone a dismal 0-3 SU&ATS during its previous 3 contests. As a matter of fact, the Blue Devils are just 3-2 straight up at home and failed to cover any of those contests.

Georgia Tech is coming off a hard fought 2-point loss at #8 Virginia in their last game but easily covered as an 8.5-point underdog. That defeat broke a 5-game Yellow Jackets winning streak. Georgia Tech has also gone an impressive 4-1 ATS this season as an underdog and they won 3 of those contests straight up. Bet on Georgia Tech plus the points for a 5* wager.

Missouri @ Auburn 9:00 PM ET

Game# 637-638

Play On: Auburn -2.5 (5*)

This one jumped off the screen at me. We have #12 Missouri as an underdog against a unranked Auburn team which is just 9-7 overall including 3-5 in SEC action. It’s just never as easy as it looks when it comes to sports betting. Think like an oddsmaker in this one. Bet on Auburn for a 5* wager.

North Carolina @ Pittsburgh 7:00 PM ET

Game# 619-620

Play On: Pittsburgh +3.5 (5*)

North Carolina has played very well of late. However, a most of that recent success has taken place at home. The Tar Heels are 1-4 straight up and 0-5 ATS this season in true away games. Their only win came by a narrow 2-point margin at Miami.

Pittsburgh is coming off a disappointing 1-point upset loss at Wake Forest during their last appearance. Nonetheless, even with that defeat, the Panthers are 8-2 straight up and an extremely profitable 7-3 ATS over their previous 10 games played. The Panthers are one of the few teams in the country that can match North Carolina’s rebounding prowess. Bet on Pittsburgh plus the points for a 5* wager.

Texas Tech @ West Virginia 9:05 PM ET

Game# 863-864

Play On: Texas Tech +2.0 (5*)

West Virginia is just 3-3 in conference play thus far while shooting a terrible 40.6% during those contests. The Mountaineers are coming off a 69-47 blowout win at Kansas State. However, that Kansas State team is by far the worst in the Big 12 this season, and West Virginia is a dismal 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 games following a win. Texas Tech is coming off a 68-60 home loss to #2 Baylor in their previous game. Nevertheless, the Red Raiders are 3-0 straight up following a loss this season. Furthermore, Texas Tech is 3-0 in conference road games this season. Bet on Texas Tech for a 5* wager.

Texas Tech @ West Virginia 9:05 PM ET

Game# 863-864

Play On: Over 136.0 (5*)

Texas Tech has gone 5-1 to the over in their last 6 contests and there was a combined average of 146.8 points scored per game. During their previous 5 games played, Texas Tech is averaging 77.8 points scored per game. During that identical stretch, they also averaged a substantial 27 free throws per contest and converted on an excellent 78.4% of those opportunities.

West Virginia has shot the ball poorly from 2-point range in conference play, but they have made a stellar 39.2% of its 3-point tries. They will be facing a Texas Tech who has allowed conference opponents to make good on 39.2% of 3-point shot attempts. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma State @ Iowa State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 861-862

Play On: Over 144.0 (5*)

Oklahoma State has gone over the total in 7 of their last 10 and there was a combined average of 149.7 points scored per game. Iowa State is coming off a 91-64 home loss to Texas Tech. The Cyclones are 6-0 to the over since the 2018-2019 season began, and there were a combined 146.1 points scored per game. The Cyclones have gone over the total in each of their last 2 contests and there was a combined 150 and 155 points scored. Iowa State is allowing conference opponents 26 free throw attempts per contest while giving up 77.8 points per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

UCLA @ Stanford 5:00 PM ET

Game# 697-698

Play On: Over 138.5 (10*)

Stanford has seen their last 5 games all go over the total and there was a combined average of 147.6 points scored per contest. The Cardinal have also seen all 3 conference home games go over with a combined average of 151.3 points scored per game. During those contests Stanford averaged 81.3 points scored per game and shot a sizzling hot 51.1% from the field.

UCLA has witnessed 4 of their last 5 going over the total and there was a combined average of 148.0 points scored per game. During that stretch, the Bruins averaged 79.0 points scored per contest while converting on an extremely impressive 45.1% of their 3-point shots and 77.7% of its free throws. UCLA and Stanford have seen 8 of their last 9 games played against one another go over the total. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Providence @ Villanova 2:30 PM ET

Game# 651-652

Play On: Villanova -10.5 (5*)

Providence is coming off a huge upset win at #11 Creighton in their previous game which ended a 3-game losing streak. If #3 Villanova needed a wakeup call for this contest the Friars certainly provided them with one with their previous performance and result. Especially after the Wildcats barely escaped with a narrow 76-74 home win over Seton Hall as a 9.0-point favorite. The Wildcats will be mentally and physically sharp on Saturday while wearing down Providence as the game progresses. Bet on Villanova minus the points for a 5* wager.

Florida @ Georgia 2:00 PM ET

Game# 643-644

Play On: Georgia +4.0 (5*)

Unranked Florida (7-4/4-3) is coming off a stunning 75-49 home win over #6 Tennessee and did so as a 7.5-point underdog. Now the Gators find themselves as a road favorite against a Georgia team that’s coming off wins over Kentucky and Ole Miss. Additionally, Florida is just 1-3 in true road games with their lone win coming against Vanderbilt who is 0-4 in SEC action. As a matter of fact, Florida is a dismal 0-3 SU&ATS in true road games this season if their previous contest was at home and were outscored by an average of 10.0-points per outing. Bet on Georgia plus the points for a 5* wager.

Virginia Tech @ Syracuse 12:00 PM ET

Game# 607-608

Play On: Syracuse -1.0 (5*)

We have the #16 team in the country Virginia Tech who opened as a 2.0-point road underdog against unranked Syracuse. That itself speaks volumes to be in how oddsmakers assess the Hokies to be not as good as their ranking would suggest. The 8-4 Orange have been a bit inconsistent this season but are talented enough to walk away with a win in this spot. Syracuse is 7-1 at home while this will only be Virginia Tech’s 3rd true road game of the season. Bet on Syracuse for a 5* wager.

Jacksonville @ North Alabama 7:00 PM ET

Game# 77-78

Play On: Jacksonville +3.5 (5*)

North Alabama has a deceivingly good 7-3 season record. However, 4 of their 7 wins have come over Non-Division 1 competition. They also suffered home losses to the likes of Troy and Stetson.  Conversely, Jacksonville is 9-5 entering today’s game. Although 3 of their losses came on the road versus Power 5 conference opponents Georgia, Kansas State, and the Miami Hurricanes. Bet on Jacksonville plus the points for a 5* wager.

Utah @ Washington State 10:00 PM ET

Game# 773-774

Play On: Washington State +3.0 (10*)

Public perception would indicate that bettors are betting this game based on Utah being a traditional winning team and Washington State the opposite. Nevertheless, Washington State has gone 8-1 at home this season and their only loss came by 4 to Arizona in a game they covered as an 8.0-point underdog. Utah has lost 5 of their last 6 and that includes going 0-3 SU&ATS during away games. Furthermore, Utah is coming off a 72-63 home loss to California in a game they closed as a sizable 12.0-point favorite. That was a Cal team that entered that contest with a dismal 1-7 conference record. Since the start of last season, the Utes are a dismal 0-8 ATS on the road following a conference loss and were outscored by a decisive margin of 17.5 points per game. Bet on Washington State plus the points for a 10* wager.

Eastern Illinois @ Belmont 8:00 PM ET

Game# 745-746

Play On: Over 153.0 (5*)

Eastern Illinois has seen 4 of its last 5 contests go over the total and there was a combined average of 156.2 points scored per game. The defensive play of Eastern Illinois defensive play during that previously 5-game stretch left much tot be desired. They allowed 80.6 points per game while permitting opponents to convert on an alarmingly high 43.4% of its 3-point shot attempts.

Belmont has gone over the total in 4 of their last 5 games and there was a combined average of 160.8 points scored per contest. During that span, they averaged 88.4 points scored per game and shot a scorching hot 52.0% from the field.

Styles make fights and this one shapes up to be an up-tempo high scoring affair that should produce 160 points or greater. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Northwestern @ Wisconsin 8:00 PM ET

Game# 711-712

Play On: Wisconsin -11.5 (5*)

Northwestern started the season 6-1 including 3 upset wins over Michigan State, Indiana, and Ohio State to begin their Big 10 schedule. However, they have rapidly gone on a downward spiral of last while going 0-5 SU&ATS during their previous 5 contests and lost by a decisive margin of 18.4 points per game. Wisconsin has enjoyed on the best home court advantages in college basketball over the past couple of decades. They are 8-1 in Madison this season and have outscored their opponents by an average of 17.3 points per game. Bet on Wisconsin minus the points for a 5* wager.

Colorado State @ Utah State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 635-636

Play On: Over 141.0 (10*)

Colorado State has been red-hot offensively over their previous 3 contests while averaging 87.0 points scored per game and shooting 53.5%. The Rams are 7-1 in Mountain West Conference play and they’re shooting a strong 48.1% during those contests in addition to a sizzling hot 41.0% from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, Utah State is 8-0 in conference action and has averaged 78.4 points scored per contest and is making a stellar 48.1% of its field goal attempts. To borrow a boxing adage, styles make fights, and this one involves two excellent shooting teams that have shown a consistent ability to score in the high 70’s and 80’s this season. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Kansas @ Baylor 9:00 PM ET

Game# 879-880

Play On: Baylor -8.5 (10*)

I am labeling this as the sucker game of the night. We have the #6 Kansas Jayhawks as a sizable underdog against #2 Baylor. Then there’s the reputation and brand of Kansas basketball that will surely entice public betting to side with them at this heavy a number. However, we must look inside the numbers to get a clearer picture. Kansas is coming off a 75-70 loss at unranked Oklahoma State. They were also hammered at home by 25 versus Texas. Additionally, 5 of the Jayhawks 10 wins have come by 4 points or fewer.

Baylor is 12-0 and has covered in 10 of those 12 contests. They are coming off a 68-60 win at Texas Tech in a game they covered as a 4.5-point favorite. It marked the first time this season that Baylor failed to win by a double-digit margin. As a matter of fact, Baylor has outscored their 12 opponents this season by an average of 26.1 points per game. The Bears are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games which all were against Big 12 Conference opponents, and they held those teams to 56.7 points per contest and an abysmal 35.1% shooting. Baylor has also forced 20 turnovers of more in the 3 of their last 4 and 5 of its previous 7 games which speaks to their superb length and athleticism on the defensive end. Baylor has made a terrific 42.3% of its 3-point shot attempts this season. Conversely, during their previous 5 games Kansas opponents have shot a combined 39.4% from beyond the 3-point line. Bet on Baylor minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Washington @ USC 9:30 PM ET

Game# 763-764

Play On: USC -13.0 (5*)

Washington is enduring a brutal season thus far. They are 1-9 with their only win coming against Seattle. They have also lost to teams such as UC-Riverside by 15 and Montana by 8. The Huskies are 0-5 SU&ATS in their previous 5 while losing by an average of 16.0 points per game. Furthermore, they’ve gone 0-6 SU&ATS in away and neutral site games.

USC has won 4 in a row. That win streak began by going 3-0 SU&ATS against Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State with a decisive average victory margin of 13.7 points per game. Then in their last game they were a bit flat in a 5-point home win over UC-Riverside. Now it’s back to conference play tonight and I look for the Trojans to turn in a strong performance. USC is a tremendous defensive team that allows just 63.5 points per game and opponents have shot a dismal 36.0% against them. USC will also have a huge advantage on the boards against a Washington team that is at a -10 rebound per game differential while the Trojans are at +8 per contest. Bet on USC minus the points for a 5* wager.

San Diego State @ Utah State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 741-742

Play On: Utah State -1.5 (10*)

Utah State began the season by losing 3 of its first 4 games. Since that time, they have reeled off 8 wins in a row and won by an enormous 29.9 points per game. That includes 6-0 SU&ATS in Mountain West Conference action. During those conference games they held opponents to 49.8 scored per contest and a miserable 32.2% shooting.

The Aggies have been a favorite of 11.5 or greater all 6 of their conference wins and covers. San Diego State is coming off a 69-67 win over Nevada in a game they failed to cover as a 10.5-point favorite. This sets up a very profitable college basketball betting angle shown below.

Any home team that is coming off 3 consecutive covers as a favorite of 7.0 or greater, and they are facing an opponent (San Diego State) that is coming off a straight up win in which they failed to cover as a favorite, resulted in those home teams going 34-4 (89.5%) straight up since 1997, and the home teams outscored the visitors in those 38 contests by 15.7 points per game. The straight up betting angle takes on added significance when considering what the current point-spread is. Bet on Utah State for a 10* Top Play wager.

Texas A&M @ Mississippi State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 695-696

Play On: Mississippi State -6.5 (10*)

Texas A&M is a dismal 0-3 SU&ATS in neutral site or away games. They were blown out in all 3 of those contests by an average of 21.7 points per game.

Mississippi State has been a somewhat overlooked team thus far. The Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games this season as a favorite. They are also off to a 3-1 start in SEC action and made a terrific 43.6% of its 3-point shot attempts while doing so. Bet on Mississippi State minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Wisconsin @ Michigan 7:00 PM ET

Game# 615-616

Play On: Michigan -3.5 (10*)

Michigan is a perfect 10-0 and that includes 5-0 in Big 10 Action. They covered in 4 of those 5 conference wins and had a decisive victory margin of 14.0 points per contest. As a matter of fact, 9 of 10 wins recorded by Michigan this season have come by 10 points or more, and they shot 50% or better in 7 of those 10 games. Michigan is coming off an 84-59 home blowout win over Minnesota in their previous game. The Wolverines are 7-0 SU&ATS at home since the 2018-2019 season following a conference win by 10 points or more, and they won by a substantial average of 17.7 points per game.

The #9 Wisconsin Badgers are a solid team. However, they are just 1-1 in true road games, and their loss came as a 4.5-point favorite versus an average at best Marquette team. Bet on Michigan minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

USC @ Arizona State 7:00 PM ET

Game# 751-752

Play On: USC -2.5 (10*)

USC has shot the ball extremely well in their last 2 games which resulted in comfortable wins over Utah and at Arizona. The Trojans are one of the best defensive teams in the country while allowing just 62.5 points per game and limiting them to a mere 35.4% shooting from the field.

There were high expectations to start the season for Arizona State. However, they’re 0-3 SU&ATS in their last 3 home games and lost by an average of 10.7 points per contest. Bet on USC minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Illinois @ Northwestern 9:00 PM ET

Game# 757-758

Play On: Northwestern +6.5 (5*)

Illinois is coming off home wins and covers in their previous 2 games. The Illini head coach Brad Underwood has done a terrific job in building Illinois into a Top 25 program. Nevertheless, under Underwood’s current tenure, Illinois has gone a dismal 14-32 ATS mark following an ATS cover.

Northwestern is coming off back-to-back losses, but both those contests came on the road. The Wildcats upset both Ohio State and Michigan State during their previous 2 games at home. This appears to be one of the better and talented Northwestern teams we have witnessed in recent years. The home team in this matchup has sneaky good underdog betting value. Bet on Northwestern plus the points for a 5* wager.

USC @ Arizona 9:00 PM ET

Game# 755-756

Play On: Under 139.0 (5*)

USC has been ridiculously good on the defensive side of things over their previous 5 games. During that span, they’ve held their opponents to 59.6 points scored per game and limited them to just 35.2% shooting which includes 24.2% from 3-point land. The Trojans have gone under in both contests played against conference opponents and there was only a combined 122.6 points scored per game.

Arizona has been explosive offensively in some games thus far. Nonetheless, they did so by their above average offensive pace, and an inept ability to get to the free throw line with a high degree of regularity. The latter might be difficult to attain against a USC team that allows only 16 free throws per game against them, and that includes a wee 12 per contest in conference play. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Indiana @ Wisconsin 7:00 PM ET

Game# 731-732

Play On: Wisconsin -8.5 (5*)

Indiana’s strong suit to start this season was their defensive prowess. However, that part of their game has tailed off a bit during its last 5 games. Since Archie Miller has taken over as head coach of Indiana, the Hoosiers are a miserable 2-10 ATS as an underdog of 6.5 to 12.0-points.

Wisconsin has owned an extremely strong home court advantage over the past 2 decades or so. This year is no different despite having little to no fans in attendance. The Badgers are 8-1 in Madison this year and have outscored opponents by an average of 18.4 points per game. Wisconsin has shot the ball extremely well over their last 5 games by making 48.2% of its field goal attempts and that includes a terrific 43.4% from 3-point range. Bet on Wisconsin minus the points for a 5* wager.

Missouri @ Mississippi State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 637-638

Play On: Over 134.0 (5*)

During their previous 5 games played, Mississippi State is averaging a robust 81.2 points scored and 66 field goal attempts per contest. Furthermore, in that identical stretch they shot a stellar 49.2% and made an excellent 39.8% of its 3-point attempts. Since the start of last season, Mississippi State has gone 15-5 (75%) to the over in SEC games and there was a combined average of 146.1 points scored per contest.

Missouri has struggled offensively at home but not in away or neutral site games. They have gone a perfect 3-0 SU&ATS in those games not played in Columbia, Missouri while averaging 78.7 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Iowa State @ Texas 8:00 PM ET

Game# 625-626

Play On: Iowa State +13.0 (5*)

Texas is coming off an extremely impressive 84-59 win at #6 Kansas. After tonight, their next opponent is #13 West Virginia. Sandwiched between those games against highly ranked teams is a date with 2-5 Iowa State. This looks to be a textbook flat spot for the #4 Longhorns. Although Iowa State is off to a bad start, they have covered as double-digit underdogs in the last 2 times they’ve been in that situation. They lost to #13 West Virginia by 5 as a 14.5-point road underdog. They also covered as a 15.5-point road underdog versus #2 Baylor. The Cyclones actually led Baylor in the 2nd half of that contest before a 13-0 Bears run derailed their bid for a huge upset. Bet on Iowa State plus the points for a 5* wager.

NC State @ Clemson 7:00 PM ET

Game# 613-614

Play On: Over 136.5 (5*)

Clemson is a good defensive team that is known for playing at a deliberate and methodical offensive pace. However, they have gone over the total in all 3 of their conference games this season. The Tigers will be facing a 6-1 (.857) NC State team. Since the start of the 2018-2019 season, Clemson has gone 14-5 to the over when facing an opponent with a win percentage of .800 or better.

Speaking of NC State, unlike their opponent this evening they prefer to push the tempo as evidence by their 62 field goal attempts per game. They’ve also shot a solid 49.2% and made 37.1% of its 3-point attempts. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Purdue @ Illinois 6:00 PM ET

Game# 737-738

Play On: Illinois -7.0 (5*)

Illinois is 7-3 and ranked #15 in the country for good reason. Their 3 losses have come at the hands of #1 Gonzaga, #12 Missouri, and #14 Rutgers. None of those defeats came on their home floor where they’ve gone a perfect 5-0 this season while winning by a massive average of 31.8 points per game. This is an experienced and extremely talented Illini team that swept Purdue a season ago in domination fashion while winning by 17 and 26 points. Bet on Illinois minus the points for a 5* wager.

Butler @ Seton Hall 4:30 PM ET

Game# 697-698

Play On: Over 137.5 (5*)

Butler has been terrible defensively this season in allowing opponents shoot 50.2% which includes 39.1% from 3-point territory. They will be facing a Seton Hall team that averages a robust 77.5 points scored per game. The Pirates are 3-0 to the over during their previous 3 games in which there was a combined 151.7 points scored per game. These teams met twice a season ago and both went over the total with 146 and 148 points scored. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

West Virginia @ Oklahoma 4:00 PM ET

Game# 679-680

Play On: Oklahoma -1.5 (5*)

This is a textbook trap play where the sportsbooks are enticing you to take the #9 ranked Mountaineers as an underdog over an unranked team like Oklahoma. As I stated on many occasions, trust the oddsmakers over those who vote in the national polls. Oklahoma is coming off a 2-point home loss to #13 Texas Tech but still managed to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. Oklahoma has been solid offensively this season while averaging 82.7 points per game while shooting a more than respectable 47.0% and they have converted on an excellent 78.5% of its free throws. The Sooners have also been disciplined defensively which is evidenced by their opponents only averaging 12 free throws per game when facing them.

Conversely, West Virginia relies on their relentless in your face defensive style to produce turnovers and unnerve the opposition. The strongest offensive asset and a Bob Huggins coached team trademark is their ability to rebound their own missed shots which creates a plethora of 2nd chance opportunities and wears opponents down. Otherwise, they aren’t a good shooting team and if you can keep them off the offensive glass it exploits their offensive weaknesses. Bet on Oklahoma for a 5* wager.

Utah @ UCLA 7:00 PM ET

Game# 735-736

Play On: UCLA -7.0 (10*)

This is a veteran UCLA team that returned all 5 starters from a season ago. Their only 2 losses this season came versus #25 Ohio State 77-70 at a neutral site and at San Diego State in its season opener. The Bruins are a perfect 4-0 SU&ATS on their home floor this season and won by an average of 20.5 points per game. UCLA will have a huge rebounding edge in this contest based on the fact they are +7 per game in that department while Utah is at a -6. This will be just the 2nd road game of the season for Utah. In their only other away contest, they were blown out 82-64 at BYU. Bet on UCLA minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Tennessee @ Missouri 9:00 PM ET

Game# 705-706

Play On: Tennessee -4.0 (5*)

Missouri is coming off home wins over Illinois 81-78 and Bradley 54-53 in their last 2 games played. Conversely, Tennessee is coming off home wins over USC-Upstate 80-60 and against St. Joseph’s 102-66 during its previous 2 contests. This sets up a highly profitable college basketball betting angle displayed below.

Any college basketball favorite that is coming off home wins by 10 points or more in each of its previous 2 games and is facing an opponents coming off home wins by 5 points or fewer in their previous 2 games, resulted in those favorites going 43-12 ATS (78.2%). Those favorites were also 51-4 straight up in those games and outscored their opponents by an average of 14.1 points per contest. Bet on Tennessee minus the points for a 5* wager.

Arkansas @ Auburn 7:00 PM ET

Game# 677-678

Play On: Over 147.0 (5*)

Since the start of last season, Arkansas has gone 17-2 to the over in Southeast Conference action and those 19 contests produced a combined 154.1 points scored per game. The Razorbacks have also gone over in each of their last 3 while there was a a combined average of 165.0 points scored per game.

Auburn has been red-hot offensively over its last 5 games while averaging 77.6 points scored per outing and the Tigers shot and excellent 50% during that stretch. Auburn has scored 79 points or more in each of their last 4 games against Arkansas. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Richmond @ Davidson 7:00 PM ET

Game# 683-684

Play On: Davidson (Pick) (5*)

When it’s all said and done, each team figures to beat near the top of the Atlantic 10 standings. Davidson is just 5-3 at this point. However, one of their losses was by 2 to #8 Texas and another by a narrow 1-point margin versus a formidable Rhode Island Rams team. Davidson is the significantly better rebounding and defensive team in this matchup. Case in point, Richmond has allowed their opponents to shoot an alarmingly high 49.5% throughout their previous 5 games. Bet on Davidson for a 5* wager.

Northwestern @ Iowa 9:00 PM ET

Game# 627-628

Play On: Iowa -11.0 (5*)

A higher percentage of money and individual bets have come in on Northwestern plus the points thus far. It comes as no surprise to me considering Northwestern has begun its Big 10 slate by going a perfect 3-0 SU&ATS, and they were an underdog on each of those occasions. Conversely, after starting 6-0 Iowa has lost 2 of their last 3 games. However, those defeats came against #1 Gonzaga (7-0) and #21 Minnesota (8-1). The sportsbooks are begging you take the red-hot double-digit underdog and be rest assured that many college basketball bettors will be enticed into what I consider a trap. Bet on Iowa minus the points for a 5* wager.

Northwestern @ Indiana 8:30 PM ET

Game# 731-732

Play On: Under 140.5 (5*)

Northwestern has been a hot shooting team. The Wildcats are coming off a 79-65 upset win over Michigan in a game they were an 8.5-point home underdog. Nonetheless, they will be facing a terrific defensive team in Indiana who is allowing just 61.0 points per game while holding their opponents to 37.2% shooting and includes a mere 27.5% from 3-point territory. The Hoosiers have gone under in 5 straight games this season when there was a total of 134.0 or greater. Those 5 contests averaged only a combined 128.0 points scored per game. Speaking of good defensive teams, Northwestern isn’t so bad either. The Wildcats are allowing only 59.8 points per game and have held their opponents to 34.8% shooting. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Providence @ Butler 6:00 PM ET

Game# 717-718

Play On: Over 133.0 (5*)

Butler has been terrible defensively thus far while allowing their opponents to shoot a combined 51.0% and that includes an alarmingly high 46.1% from 3-point range. The Bulldogs have converted on an impressive 38.2% of their 3-point shot attempts. Butler has gone over in 3 of 4 games this season and the only under came against Indiana who is one of the best defensive teams in the country. Conversely, Providence has gone over in each of their previous 4 contests and there was a combined average of 152.7 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

West Virginia @ Kansas 9:00 PM ET

Game# 677-678

Play On: West Virginia +2.0 (10*)

This current point-spread tells me everything I need to know. It’s extremely rare when Kansas is this short of a favorite on their home floor. The Jayhawks are 7-1 but 4 of their wins have come by a combined 9 points and none of those opponents are as good as West Virginia. These teams have something in common with both suffering their only loss of the season to #1 Gonzaga. West Virginia was defeated by the Bulldogs 87-82 while Kansas lost 102-90. Bet on West Virginia for a 10* Top Play wager.

Southern Illinois @ Butler 7:30 PM ET

Game# 779-780

Play On: Southern Illinois +9.0 (10*)

Butler is coming off a loss by 8 to Indiana on Saturday. This isn’t one of the vintage Butler teams we have seen in years past. That’s not to imply they are horrible by any means. However, all you need to look at is their defensive statistics that indicates opponents are shooting 49.7% against them and is making an alarmingly high 45.6% of their 3-point attempts. Butler is only making 59.7% of their free throws thus far, and that must be considered if their opponent is trying to extend a game when playing from behind.

Southern Illinois hasn’t played nearly as tough a schedule to this point compared to Butler. Nevertheless, the Salukis are 5-0 while putting up some impressive offensive statistics while doing so. They have shot 49.6% including 43.6% from 3-point territory and have converted on an excellent 78.5% of their free throws. Bet on Southern Illinois plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Kentucky vs. North Carolina 2:00 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Under 141.5 (5*)

Both teams are tremendous rebounding teams. With that being said, each team will limit their opponents effectiveness on the offensive glass and minimize second chance opportunities. Kentucky has seen all 5 of their games go under the total and there were a combined 132.2 points scored per contest. Both teams are terrible 3-point shooting teams with North Carolina (4-2) converting 27% of its attempts and Kentucky at an even worse 24%. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Gonzaga vs. Iowa 12:00 PM ET

Game#603-604

Play On: Gonzaga -3.0 (5*)

Gonzaga has played the much tougher schedule of these two highly ranked teams. The #1 Bulldogs are 3-0 while defeating the likes of #8 West Virginia, Auburn, and #5 Kansas. All 3 contests took place on a neutral floor like they will be playing on this Saturday at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gonzaga has shot a blistering hot 55.3% in those 3 wins. Iowa is 6-0 with their lone notable win coming by 13 over #22 North Carolina. Bet on Gonzaga for a 5* wager.

Louisville @ Wisconsin 12:00 PM ET

Game# 607-608

Play On: Wisconsin -5.5 (5*)

The #12 Badgers have traditionally had a very strong home court and this year will be no different. Additionally this is a veteran laden Wisconsin team that is used to winning. Louisville is off to a fast 4-0 starts but all those victories took place on their home floor. Both teams are excellent defensively. The difference in this contest will be Wisconsin's ability to make their 3-point shots. Bet on Wisconsin minus the points for a 5* wager.

Kansas @ Texas Tech 7:00 PM ET

Game# 787-788

Play On: Texas Tech -3.0 (10*)

Kansas is # 5 in the country but in my humble opinion is getting more respect for their brand than the worthiness of their ranking for this current Jayhawks team. Yes, their only loss has come against #1 Gonzaga by 12 in their season opener. However, they also only defeated North Dakota State by 4 as a 24.0-point home favorite, beat a Kentucky team that is currently on a 4-game losing streak by just 3, and escaped with a 1-point home win over #9 Creighton. This will be the Jayhawks first true road game of the season.

Texas Tech is 6-1 and their lone defeat came against #6 Houston on a neutral floor. The Red Raiders are a perfect 5-0 straight up at home and covered 4 of those contests while winning by a decisive margin of 31.4 points per game. Texas Tech is also an excellent defensive team that is allowing only 51.6 points per game and has held its opponents to a mere 35.5% shooting. Bet on Texas Tech minus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Mercer @ Georgia State 6:00 PM ET

Game# 673-674

Play On: Mercer +4.5 (10*)

These teams met once already this season and Mercer came away with a convincing 86-69 win as a 3.0-point home underdog. Mercer outrebounded Georgia State 51-31 while also hauling in 15 offensive rebounds. They also held the visiting Panthers to a dismal 36.8% shooting and forced an alarmingly high 19 turnovers. Mercer also owns an impressive 10 points road win over Georgia Tech in a game they were a substantial 12.0-point underdog. There’s nothing apparent to me to suggest that Georgia State will be able to turn the tables on Mercer this time around.  Bet on 6-0 Mercer plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Georgia Tech @ Florida State 8:30 PM ET

Game# 631-632

Play On: Over 135.5 (5*)

Both teams have shown they like to play at a fast tempo in the early going of this season. Neither team has been good at defending the 3-point shot. Florida State is allowing their opponents to convert on 38.5% of those long-range attempts while Georgia Tech is at an even worse 39.2%. Florida State is 3-0 and all those wins came at home. Since the start of the 2018-2019 season, Florida State has gone 6-0 to the over following 2 straight home wins, and those contests averaged a combined 151.4 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Illinois 7:00 PM ET

Game# 615-616

Play On: Illinois -8.0 (5*)

Illinois is 4-2 but their losses came against #2 Baylor and at #19 Missouri by 3. They have gone 3-0 at home and won at Duke 83-68 as a 3.0-point underdog. Minnesota has started 6-0 but against less than stellar opposition. Their signature win if you will, came at home over Boston College by 5 in a game that went overtime, and they needed to overcome a 2nd half double digit deficit. That is the same Boston College team that was routed by 38 at home by unranked Syracuse this past Saturday. Bet on Illinois minus the points for a 5* wager.

Clemson @ Virginia Tech 6:30 PM ET

Game# 611-612

Play On: Clemson +2.0 (5*)

Clemson has been extremely impressive thus far by going 5-0 SU&ATS during their previous 5 games and won by a decisive margin of 16.8 points per contest. It’s not as if they faced creampuffs with 4 of those victories coming over Mississippi State, Alabama, Purdue, and Maryland. On the other side of the ledger is a Virginia Tech team that’s coming off a 20-point home blowout loss to Penn State. The Hokies also struggled the game before Penn State when winning at home by just 7 over VMI as a 20.0-point favorite. The Hokies earlier season upset over Villanova is looking more like an aberration at this point. Bet on Clemson for a 5* wager.

Utah @ BYU 6:00 PM ET

Game# 704-705

Play On: Utah +2.0 (10*)

BYU opened the season with 3 straight wins, and all were against less than stellar competition. Since that time, they went 2-2 while stepping up in class considerably. They were blown out on a neutral court by USC by 26 points. They also lost at home in their previous game played versus Boise State.

Utah is an experienced team that is off to a 2-0 start. They have looked solid in those wins over Washington by 13 and Idaho State by 16. They held those 2 opponents to just 35.9% from the floor and a mere 21.2% from 3-point range. Additionally, those opponents averaged just 11 free throw attempts per game. The Utes also converted on 40% of their 3-point shots in those contests. Play on Utah plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.

Eastern Illinois @ Evansville 7:00 PM ET

Game# 623-624

Play On: Eastern Illinois -3.5 (5*)

Evansville has gone 0-3 SUATS to start the season while 2 of those defeats have come at the hands of Prairie View A&M and UT-Martin. The Aces have been the gang that can’t shoot straight while making a pathetic 36.6% of its field goal attempts during those previously mentioned 3 losses. Evansville opponents have also shot 48.3% from the field and converted on 39.6% of their 3-point shot attempts.

Eastern Illinois has rebounded to win 2 straight since beginning the season 0-3. However, those 3 defeats all were on the road while coming against Wisconsin, Dayton, and Marquette. Furthermore, they covered 2 of those contests during a 10-point setback at Wisconsin and losing by just 6 at Dayton. Bet on Eastern Illinois minus the points for a 5* wager.

Central Arkansas @ St. Louis 8:00 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Over 150.0 (5*)

Since the 2018-2019 season, Central Arkansas is 10-0 to the over and thiose contests averaged a combined 166.2 points scored per game. Central Arkansas has seen each of their first 2 games go over this season and there were a combined 161.0 points scored per contest. Those 2 outings averaged a cumulative 121 field goal attemts and a whopping 55 free throws per game.

St. Louis has seen each of its first 3 games go over with a combined 156.0 points scored per contest. During that start to the season, St. Louis averaged 93.7 points scored per game, shot a red-hot 55.6% from the field, and converted on an extremely impressive 49.2% of their 3-point attempts. Since last season, the Billikens are 9-2 to the over in non-conference home games and there were a cumulative 153.9 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Wisconsin @ Marquette 7:00 PM ET

Game# 805-806

Play On: Marquette +5.0 (10*)

This series has been about as even as you can get in recent years with each team winning 8 times since 2004. Marquette will be smarting after an 8-point home loss to Oklahoma State in their previous outing. Marquette has gone 45-3 straight up in their last 48 non-conference home games following a loss. Wisconsin is 3-0 but all those contests were played on their home floor and came against weak competition. There has been one common opponent for these teams and that was Eastern Illinois. Wisconsin defeated them by 10 in their season opener while Marquette won by a decisive 25-point margin.

USC @ Connecticut 7:00 PM ET

Game# 751-752

Play On: Over 136.5 (10*)

Both teams have displayed offensive explosiveness in the early going. USC has averaged a lofty 83.3 points scored per game while shooting a red-hot 53.5% through its first 3 contests. The Trojans also averaged an enormous 28 free throw attempts per game. UConn gas averaged 85.5 points scored per outing while shooting an impressive 50.5% during its first 2 games. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

North Dakota @ Dixie State 9:00 PM ET

Game# 723-724

Play On: North Dakota -2.0 (5*)

Dixie State is not only playing in their season opener but it will be their first game at the Division 1 level. They come up from the Division 2 ranks which they established themselves as a national power at that level. Thus, the respect they received from oddsmakers by being installed as just a 1.0-point underdog to open. North Dakota is not a great team by any stretch, but they will be good enough tonight to capture the win and cover. Bet on North Dakota for a 5* wager.

South Carolina State @ Clemson 6:00 PM ET

Game# 189-190

Play On: Over 139.5 (5*)

South Carolina State is 0-2 thus far but registered an enormous 75 field goal attempts per game. They also allowed 91.0 points per game in those pair of defeats. Clemson is coming off an impressive 81-70 win over Purdue in which they had 59 field goal attempts and made an outstanding 49.2% of those. The pace promises to be brisk in this contest. I am predicting Clemson to score in the high eighties to low nineties in this game. South Carolina State will do just enough offensively to hold up its part of the successful equation. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.