Detroit at Chicago 8:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Bulls- The Bulls are just one-game behind the Pacers for the final playoff spot in the East after winning their last two games on the road over Indiana and Houston. Detroit although off a bad home loss to Dallas last night have won six of their last eight games. The Pistons are 1.5 games ahead of Chicago and have defeated the Bulls twice this season in overtime and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Chicago. TAKE DETROIT!

Villanova vs Oklahoma 6:10 ET

Wildcats over Sooners- A pair of No. 2 seeds who both were once ranked #1 and on four game win streaks face-off in Houston in the first game in this years Final Four. These two met on Pearl Harbor Day in Hawaii and the Sooners bombed Villanova 78-55 making 14 three-pointers four each by guards Buddy Hield and Isaiah Cousins. Now, we find the Wildcats favored at a neutral site and that makes me question...If both clubs play to their script Oklahoma will jump out fast as they did in their first meetings (15-3) and as they have done in the Tournament as they led VCU 44-31, Texas A&M 45-25 and Oregon 48-30. The Cats have been slow starters and have a half-time differential of just +8 and if things do go as scripted Villanova will shut down the Sooners and win the 2nd half and game. Take VILLANOVA!  

Washington at Phoenix 10:30 ET

Suns (+) over Wizards- The Wizards who made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs last season find themselves on the outside looking in if the season ended today as they have lost their last two and four-of-five. Washington is 3½ games behind Indiana for the final spot in the East and are in Phoenix to play the sinking Suns who have lost their last four. The Wizards are 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Phoenix while the Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss. Take PHOENIX!  

Morehead State at Nevada 10:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Wold Pack- These split the first two of this three game set with the Wolf Pack getting the money both times. Wednesday Nevada was in complete control as they won and covered easily. Friday will be a difference story. Morehead State has had time to rest and adjust to the 'high desert' of Nevada. Trends still help move me and then again pull me back as Morehead State is 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine road games and 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall while Nevada is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Wolf Pack enter this matchup with five straight covers but will fall short tonight. Take the MOREHEAD STATE!

Toronto at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Raptors- The Memphis Grizzlies are holding on to the fifth playoff spot despite a four-game slide as the teams behind them aren't playing much better. Toronto posted their first 50-win season on Wednesday defeating Atlanta 105-97. With eight games remaining the Raptors trail Cleveland by two games for the top spot in the East. Even though Toronto is 3-1-1 ATS in their last five meetings the Grizzlies are 7-0 ATS in their last seven friday night games. Take MEMPHIS!

Dallas at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (-) over Mavericks- These two clubs are fighting for a playoff spot in the West and appear heading in opposite directions. Detroit is off an 88-82 home win over the Thunder for their sixth victory in their last seven contests while Dallas has lost 10 of their last 14. The Pistons have seven games left and the next three are on the road so they need to take advantage of every home opportunity they have. Take DETRIOT!  

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET

Thunder (-) over Clippers- Another contest with a ridiculous 'line' as the Thunder jump to a huge double-digit favorite over the Clippers who have won four straight including a 99-79 victory at Minnesota last night. Oklahoma City is off an embarrassing loss at Detroit and will be out full guns blazing tonight. Los Angeles expects to rest Chris Paul, J.J. Redick and center DeAndre Jordan. With so much fire-power sidelined the Clippers get routed. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Chicago at Houston 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets overcame a 19-point halftime deficit at Cleveland Tuesday to post a 106-100 over the LeBron James-less Cavaliers. Chicago is off a Tuesday 98-96 road win over Indiana snapping a four-game losing streak. Houston will play five of their final seven games at home while Chicago who is now because of the win over the Pacers are 3-13 straight-up on the road and 5-11 ATS. The inconsistent Rockets fall short again. Take CHICAGO!

George Washington vs Valparaiso 7:00 ET

Colonials (+) over Crusaders- After 'our' 2-0 sweep in NIT action on Monday I just love this match-up and believe I have the winner here. Both these clubs have set school records for wins in a single season as George Washington posted 27 and Valparaiso an impressive 30. Bryce Drew (yes, that Bryce Drew) was disappointed without an NCAA bid but kept his club tonight and can win Valpo their first NIT Title. Both these squads come in with 'hot' players as the Colonials have Tyle Cavanaugh 21.3 points and 9.8 rebounds in tourney and the Crusaders with Alec Peters with 22.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Defense and ball possessions are key and the edge goes to...GEORGE WASHINGTON!

Morehead State at Nevada 10:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Wold Pack- These two clubs have 45 wins between them and 26 losses but at this time Morehead State has won their last four while Nevada lost last time out to the Eagles in Game 1. When team like these two compete information is of the upmost importance. Trends help move me and then again pull me back as Morehead State is 6-1-1 Ats in their last eight road games and 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall while Nevada is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. The Wolf Pack enter this matchup with four straight covers but will fall short tonight. Take the EAGLES!

L.A. Clippers at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) Clippers- This has been one of the most lopsided series in all of NBA rivalries as the Clippers have won 14 of the last 15 meetings including the last seven in Minnesota. Los Angeles who I believe to be the 'Big Imposters' have won their last three and should be looking to tank right about now. With the return of Blake Griffin just a day away the Clippers might get caught thinking 'what next' when he returns. The Timberwolves are young are beginning to mature quickly. The Wolves are 3-1-1 ATS the last five against L.A. and are the side tonight. Take MINNESOTA!   

Phoenix at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Suns (+) over Bucks- Both these clubs are playing out the string so to speak with the Bucks having lost their last five and Phoenix has dropped their last three contests. With their dreams of the playoffs fading fast Milwaukee has lost their last four at home ATS and the Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Milwaukee. The road team has won the last four meetings straight-up and I'll stick with that trend. Take PHOENIX!

Atlanta at Toronto 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Raptors- This game gets to me and I really like it. To start with don't you think this line is very inviting to lay with the home team? They are 10-games better on the season then Atlanta and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings with the Hawks. Atlanta who had the best record in the East last season will most likely settle for the No. 3 seed and have now won four straight with double-revenge while the Raptors are off a home loss to Oklahoma City and have lost three of their last four. Take ATLANTA!

George Washington vs San Diego State 9:30 ET
Colonials over Aztecs- San Diego State who was favored to win the Mountain West had a very disappointing regular season but won two conference playoff games and seven of their last eight including their last three to get here defeating Washington and Georgia Tech at home. George Washington over-came Monmouth and Florida to get here. The Aztecs are just a little more athletic with Winston Shepard, Skylar Spencer and Milik Pope but will succumb to the Colonials here. Take GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Houston at Cleveland 8:05 ET

Rockets (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are starting to have days where they have complete letdowns as the move toward the playoff as they are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win. Most likely the most inconsistent team in the league this season has been the Houston Rockets who are 10-games (32-42-2) under .500 against the points. The Cavaliers haven't been all that much better as they are 32-38-3 ATS for the year. Houston is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the ROCKETS!

Oklahoma City at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City is coming off two huge wins, one over San Antonio Saturday night at home and last night 119-100 over the Raptors in Toronto. The Thunder own a win over the Pistons by 16 (103-87) back in November but Detroit is a much different team now. But, they are off a 112-95 home thrashing handed to them by Atlanta Sunday. OKC comes in off a big win and the Pistons a bad home loss. Both will move toward the middle here and they are as the Thunder are 2-5 TAS in their last seven in Detroit. Pistons pull this one off. Take DETROIT!

Brooklyn at Orlando 7:00 ET

Nets (+) over Magic- With their two-game winning streak stopped in Miami last night the Brooklyn Nets road record is 0-4 ATS in their last four. But. The Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Brooklyn fell one-point short of making it eight straight 100-point scoring output. Orlando reached the 30 win mark for the first time since 2011-12 with a win at Chicago Sunday that ended a six game losing streak. Tonight it's the NETS!

Brigham Young vs Valparaiso 7:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Crusaders- Such an odd pairing of two excellent basketball teams to be meeting in New York's Madison Square Garden. They both come in with good point spread numbers with BYU four-game plus and Valparaiso three-games plus. The Crusaders have some talent as a 29 win season would attest with 6'9” Alec Peters leading the way with 18.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. But, the big star on the court will be BYU 6'6” guard Kyle Collinsworth who leads the squad in rebounds (8.3) and assists (7.5) while averaging 15.2 points. Take BYU!

Louisiana Tech vs East Tennessee State 11:30 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Bulldogs- The Vegas-16 Tournament is just getting started and it's with eight teams and not 16 but should prove interesting to watch. Louisiana Tech from Conference USA are playing in their fourth straight post-season have been in the NIT the past three years making it to the quarterfinals the past two years. East Tennessee State is from the Southern Conference and is making their 14th post season appearance including nine in the NCAA Tournament. It just seems that State has more experience in post season play. Take EAST TENNESSEE STATE!  

Boston at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET

Celtics (+) over Clippers- The L.A. Clippers clinched a playoff spot with their win over Denver yesterday when DeAndre Jordan had 16 points, 16 rebounds and six blocked shots. Boston meanwhile has won their last four and can draw even on the road with a win here which will be difficult as the Clippers have won the last three as hosts but are 0-5ATS in their last five games following an ATS win. This time the Celtics get it done. Take BOSTON!

Sacramento at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (-) over Kings- now, let me think about this...Sacramento is off two blow-out wins over Phoenix and Dallas by a combined 44 points and now they are an 11-point underdog at Portland. So why would they be a double-digit dog other then they revert back to their inconsistent pattern of play. The Trail Blazers have won five straight home games and 11 of their last 13 against the Kings. The Kings are last in the NBA in defensive scoring allowing 110 points per game and even worse on the road. Take PORTLAND!

Phoenix at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Suns (+) over Timberwolves- Both these clubs are eliminated from the NBA playoffs but are playing their best basketball of the season. Minnesota's young talent has four wins in their last eight games and are off a loss to Utah but are 4-0 ATS following a straight-up loss. Phoenix has dropped their last two despite the fine play by rookie guard Devin Booker who has gone over 20 pints in four of the last five contests.The T'wolves defeated the Suns 117-87 while shooting 57% in a win in Phoenix in mid January. Turn-about-is-fair-play as Phoenix gets the money. Take the SUNS!     

Notre Dame vs North Carolina 8:50 ET

Tar Heels (-) over Fighting Irish- It was only Wisconsin's ineptitude in handling the basketball in the final minutes that propelled the Fight Irish into this Elite Eight meeting with North Carolina. The Tar Heels are far-and-away the better team and are riding and eight-game win streak which included the ACC title. Notre Dame has been fortunate winning their three tournament games by a total of 13 points while the Tar Heels have won by a total combined 50 points. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Dallas at Sacramento 6:00 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks- The Dallas Mavericks are fighting for the final playoff spot in the West but are struggling to get it done having lost their last two and are 2-9 in its last 11 games including a home loss to the Kings. Dirk Nowitzki is starting to take more night 'off' and the Mavericks will be without Chandler Parsons the rest of the season and are in free-fall right now. Take SACRAMENTO!    

Syracuse vs Virginia 6:09 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Orange- This all-ACC match-up pits No. 10 seed Syracuse against the No. 1 seed Virginia who have already met this season. The Cavaliers win the first contest 73-65 as a 10-point favorite for the non-cover win. I think that the end has come for Jim Boeheim and Syracuse as Virginia is just too tough. The Cavs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games and are ranked 1st in scoring defense among those remaining and seventh nationally in shooting (49.3%) while the Orange are ranked 238th (42.7%). Take VIRGINIA!

New Jersey Tech at Columbia 6:00 ET

Lions (-) over Highlanders- The idea that both these programs have had 20 wins season is just about imaginable. New Jersey Tech burst on the Division I scene last year with a win over Michigan and have been on the up-swing ever since. Colombia has post 23 wins and is an impressive 16-4 at home. The Highlanders were 8-8 on the road but are 6-2 ATS in their last eight. The Lions have won the last five in this series including a 65-56 home win in December. Take COLUMBIA!

Denver at Los Angeles Clippers 3:35 ET

Nuggets (+) over Clippers- As the season moves forward the L.A. Clippers have seemed to hit a wall losing five of the last seven. A buzzer beater gave them a win over Portland last time out but they haven't won back-to-back games in over a month and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. Denver who will not be in the playoffs have won their last two and are building confidence as the season finishes. Take the NUGGETS!

Villanova vs Kansas 8:50 ET

Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- No. 1 seed Kansas and No.2 seed Villanova have been the two most impressive clubs in the tournament with the Jayhawks winning three games by total of 54 points and the Wildcats winning their two games by 72 combined points. Kansas has now won 17 in-a-row and are meeting Villanova in the Sweet-16 the first time they are playing each other since the 2008 Sweet-16 when the Jayhawks won on their way to the national championship. This time they won't be so fortunate. Take VILLANOVA!

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Spurs- I know and understand how valuable Kawhi Leonard is and he will be missing his second straight game but for the Spurs to be a double-digit underdog anywhere against anybody tells me there is Something rotten in Denmark.' Granted Oklahoma City has won six straight and is 5-0 ATS against teams with winning records and they are 10-2 ATS over San Antonio their last 12 visits. Okay, well maybe there is solid reason but, I think the Spurs are taking the night off. Take the THUNDER!

Atlanta at Detroit 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Pistons- The Detroit Pistons opened their current nine-game home stand with a loss to the Hawks and since have ripped off five straight wins. They are off Friday's won over Charlotte when they got to welcome Kentavious Caldwell-Pope back and moved into a tie with Indiana for the seventh playoff seed. Atlanta has won 12 of their last 15 and have won nine of the 13 meetings against the Pistons and are off a win over Milwaukee last night. It happens here again tonight. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at New Orleans 7:00 ET

Raptors (-) over Pelicans- The Raptors made a run at the Cavaliers for the best overall record in the East and even though Cleveland isn't playing that well Toronto has failed to capitalize losing their first two of the three game road trip which ends tonight. New Orleans of course will be without Anthony Davis and other key personnel as Ryan Anderson and Jrue Holiday are also out. The Pelicans have lost seven of the past nine meetings including a pasting on the road last November. New Orleans is just playing out the string so to speak and wish to put this season behind them. Take TORONTO!    

Oklahoma vs Oregon 6:05 ET

Sooners (+) over Ducks- Once again we have the No.1 and No. 2 seeds facing each other for the chance to advance to the Final Four as the first crowned national champion Oregon takes on Oklahoma. If they win here it will be the Ducks first trip to the Final Four since that championship 77 years ago. Both clubs had to claw their way to victory in their opening round contest and both won their second game easily. Sooners coach Lon Kruger has led Florida and Kansas State to the Elite Eight and now he goes to the Finals. Take OKLAHOMA!  

Denver at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Nuggets- The Denver Nuggets who are out of the NBA playoff as are the Lakers enter this contest off a buzzer beating win over Philadelphia as Emmanuel Mudiay drained a desperation 40-foot heave that went in for the win. Meanwhile, the Lakers here losing their five in six games at Phoenix 119-107. Denver has won two of the three meetings this year but Los Angeles will have the return of Kobe Bryant as and the improved play of D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle. In this one the Lakers get even for the season series. Take LOS ANGELES!

Indiana vs North Carolina 9:55 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Tar Heels- I find it hard to believe that these two storied programs haven't met in the NCAA Tournament in 35 years when Bob Knight was coaching Indiana and Michael Jordan was playing for North Carolina. It might be time we showed a bit more respect for Ben Cream and the Hoosiers as they have won two-of-three Big Ten Titles and are here in the Sweet-16. We always assume the Tar Heels will be a contender and they will have their hands full here. Indiana is playing hot and has enough to post the upset here. Take INDIANA!  

Gonzaga vs Syracuse 9:40 ET

Bulldogs over Orange- How did they get here, either of them? Syracuse was dead-in-the-water closing the season with three straight losses and Gonzaga with seven losses (two to St. Mary's) in a very weak conference. A surprise win over a good Dayton team and an opportune time to meet Middle Tennessee has them here. Gonzaga is the 11th seed and the Orange No. 10 and yet the odds makes have made the higher seed the favorite. The higher seed is 7-2 ATS in that situation this NCAA tourney but usually don't get the 'public' money like this time. Take SYRACUSE!  

Charlotte at Detroit 7:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Pistons- The Pistons are now in the eighth seed in the East for the NBA Playoff and lead the Wizards by 2-and-a-half games improving to 4-1 on their current nine game home stand. Charlotte is currently tied for the No. 5 spot in the East with Miami and a half-game behind the Hawks and Celtics for the No. 3 spot. The Hornets own two win over Detroit this season both at home and will get the money again tonight. Take CHARLOTTE!

Wisconsin vs Notre Dame 7:25 ET

Fighting Irish over Badgers- What a tough call this is or looks to be but I believe that 'we' have the winner. Notre Dame has shown that they can play with the big boys as their ACC Tournament win over Duke will attest but they must prevent the letdown (NC crushed them) in their following contest. Wisconsin has had their way against the ACC posting a 16-4 80% ATS record against the ACC while the Fighting Irish are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss. This game should be a toss-up and it is but I'll take the winner. Take WISCONSIN!  

Minnesota at Washington 7:00 ET

Wizards (-) over Timberwolves- The Washington Wizards a playoff team last season had their five-game winning streak ended by Atlanta last time out and fell one-game under .500 and trail the Detroit Pistons by two-games in the loss column for the final playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. The timberwolves have shown vast improvement as the season wears on but are still a meager 11-25 on the road and the home team has won six of the last seven in this series and get the money again tonight. Take WASHINGTON!  

Portland at L.A. Clippers

Trailblazers (+) over Clippers- I must say the Portland Trailblazers have done a fabulous job this season going 42-30 ATS and 37-35 straight-up after last seasons defections. It's been ALL Damian Lillard! This is the fourth meeting between the two with Portland winning the first early (Nov. 20) and the Clippers winning the next two with their last meeting January 4. Both clubs played last night L.A. Dropping their third straight against Golden State while the Blazers were beating Dallas. The Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last five games against a team with a winning record. Take TRAILBLAZERS!

Duke vs Oregon 10:05 ET

Blue Devils (+) over Ducks- I just got though finding a slew of trends in the A&M/Sooners contest and now I have more of the same coming against the Duke Blue Devils. Here, it is; Duke is 1-7 ATS in their last neutral site games,they are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six following a ATS win and they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Okay, but what they doesn't tell you is that they were the favorite in all those contests and now they are the underdog and when you add that the Blue Devils are 7-1 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. Their it is...it's DUKE!  

Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers have to keep their foot on the pedal as the Raptors are keeping the pressure on Cleveland to play more minutes among their starters then they wish. Getting Lebron and Irving some rest is just not possible at this time. The Cavs have won both meetings this season including a 91-78 win in Brooklyn in mid-January. This is their fifth game in seven days and a number of their starters may get some rest tonight. Take BROOKLYN!

Chicago at New York 8:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Bulls- These two met last night in Chicago where the Bulls were finishing a four-game home stand where the hosts had won the previous three and nine in-a-row against the Knicks. Most of the time when clubs go back-to-back we have a tendency to take the first game loser to win the next night but, tonight New York gets it done again. The Bulls are just 12-21 on the road and they fall again tonight. Take the KNICKS!

Texas A&M vs Oklahoma 7:35 ET

Aggies (+) over Sooners- We've all heard the expression the 'numbers never lie.' Well, remember they don't but they can be very misleading. The trends surrounding the Sooners spells doom for Thursday's matchup with the Aggies. Here we go; Oklahoma is 0-5 ATS in their last five neutral site games, they are 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win, they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games and to top it all off they are 4-17 ATS in their last 25 games against teams with winning records. Texas A&M is one of the more experienced teams left in the tourney as they have four starting seniors. Take TEXAS A&M!

Miami-Fl vs Villanova 4:10 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Wildcats- After taking the eye test on these two clubs last weekend there is no doubt the No. 2 seed Villanova was so much more impressive as they breezed their way into the Sweet-16. Miami meanwhile, squeaked out a pair of wins over Buffalo and Wichita State. Both these clubs pride themselves on their defense as Wildcats coach Jay Wright says that they played their 'best 20 minutes' of the season last time out. Well, how do you top that...you don't. Jim Larranaga will have his mature club ready tonight. Take MIAMI-FL!

Vermont at Nevada 10:00 ET

Catamounts (+) over Wold Pack- I don't believe the Wolf Pack are aware of what they are info when the Vermont Catamounts visit the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Nevada enter this contest one of the best shooting teams (40.7%) in the nation ranked 299 for offensive percentage, while Vermont is ranked 14th shooting 48.4%. As a small school Vermont has won 10 of 17 against non-conference opposition and will win here. Take the CATAMOUNTS!  

Sacramento at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Kings (+) over Timberwolves- I've on the Timberwolves band wagon for a while now and 'we' now notice that the Vegas odds-makers see their worth as well. Although they have guaranteed themselves another losing season their play has had drastic improvement. Sacramento has moved up the food chain themselves as they have posted five more wins then Minnesota and have 27 entering this contest. The T'wolves have struggled at home and hurt the 'man' covering just 11 of 34 games ATS. Take SACRAMENTO!

Orlando at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (-) over Magic- the Detroit Pistons have responded at the right time winners of their last three as they battle the Chicago Bulls for the final playoff spot in the East. Orlando who at this point is an 'also-ran' in this race and have dropped their last four. It doesn't look as if it will get any better for the Magic as they might as well have 'disappeared' in their last four meetings losing all four against Detroit by an average of 18.3 points. The beat goes on...take the PISTONS!  

Atlanta at Washington 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Wizards- it was just two short days ago when Washington marched into Atlanta (Wasn't that Sherman...) and grounded to Hawks with a convincing 117-102 win while they out-rebounded Atlanta 44-33. The Hawks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games and are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six visits to Washington. Before that loss to the Wizards on Monday night the Hawks had won 16 of 18 at home against Washington and will get payback tonight. Take ATLANTA!  

Ball State at Columbia 7:00 ET

Lions (-) over Cardinals- I guess the win by Yale in the NCAA's over Baylor has lifted the 'Vegas' opinion of the Ivy League as the Columbia Lions are such a strong favorite over the MAC. When awarded the home court during the post-season the value increases as the Lions are 15-4 straight-up at home while Ball State is just 6-7 on the road. The Lions who lost to Yale in the Ivy Championship final scores 76.5 points per game and will get it done here. Take COLUMBIA!

Creighton at Brigham Young 9:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Blue Jays- The winner here between these two NCAA denied clubs will head to New York's Madison Square Garden and help finish the year on a positive note. The NIT would love for BYU to make it to the Semi-finals and bring standout Kyle Collinsworth to finish his career here. He posted an NCAA- record 12 triple-doubles and will shine under the big-time lights. The Cougars are 16-2 at home wile the Blue Jays are just 4-8 on the road. BYU leads the all-time series 6-3 and will post another victory tonight. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG!   

Charlotte at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Hornets- The Hornets are riding high after their unbelievable come-back win over San Antonio last night. Scoring only seven points in the first quarter and trailing by 23 before they made their move and won 91-88. Brooklyn who has had a dismal season has lost six of their last seven but will have rookie Rondae Hollis-Jeffereson returning from his fractured right ankle. The Nets have dropped their last two hosting Charlotte but had won the previous six. Hornets in a letdown spot as Nets take advantage. Take BROOKLYN!

St. Mary's at Valparaiso 7:00 ET

Crusaders over Gaels- Many believe St. Mary's belongs in the 'other' tournament as they have beaten Sweet-16 combatant Gonzaga twice winning the West Coast regular season championship and currently own a school record 29 wins. Valparaiso on the other hand are 31-2 at home the past two seasons and 16-1 this year with their lone loss in early February. The Crusaders have won seven of their last eight facing a Gaels club that doesn't have a senior on their roster. Lack of experience and on the road is too much to overcome here. Take VALPARAISO!  

Washington at San Diego State 11:30 ET

Huskies (+) over Aztecs- These two clubs met last season in Washington as the Huskies destroyed the Aztecs 49-36 holding San Diego State to their lowest point total in their Division I play as they shot 20.4 percent. Steve Fisher says that his team is anxious to atone for that dreadful showing and they have they home court advantage to work with. Washington has won three of the four meetings between the two and will try to keep an up-tempo pace to win here. Take the HUSKIES!  

Memphis at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Grizzlies- The Phoenix Suns who have just 19 wins with season try to get to 20 by defeating Memphis for the third straight time this season. Memphis just ended a four-game losing streak with the return of Zach Randolph who return with season's best 28 points and career high 10 assists and 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies also will have the return of Matt Barnes who returns once again for an one-game suspension. Still, it's the rising SUNS!

Georgia Tech at South Carolina 9:00 ET

Gamecocks (-) over Yellow Jackets- No. 1 NIT seed South Carolina looked like a clinch for the 'Big Dance' before they closed the season losing five of their final nine and fell short including a loss in the first round of the SEC playoffs to Georgia. Georgia Tech has played well on the road going 7-3-1 ATS while the Gamecocks are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games. South Carolina is 22-9 all-time in the NIT winning back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006 and was the runner-up in 2002. With a trip to New York on the line the Gamecocks respond. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!   

San Antonio at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets(+) over Spurs- San Antonio just posted an 87-79 victory over Golden State and now head to Charlotte to play the Hornets who they have defeated 10 straight times. The Spurs winners of six straight are just three-games behind the Warriors and haven't lost to Charlotte since January 15, 2010 and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Take the HORNETS!  

Denver at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Nuggets- Am I floating above the clouds when I think that this is a very strong 'price' as the Cavaliers just clinched a playoff spot and but are looking to hold back the Raptors for the top seed in the East. Cleveland has dropped two of their last four and are off a pasting in Miami where they lost 122-101. Look for Cleveland to bounce back with a solid effort as they dominate with NBA bottom feeder who is just 13-22 on the road. Take the CAVALIERS!

George Washington at Monmouth-NJ 7:00 ET

Colonials (+) over Hawks- If any individual team that got hosed by the NCAA selection committee it was the Monmouth Hawks who won 28 of 35 contests with wins at UCLA, Notre Dame, Southern California, Georgetown, Rutgers but lost to Iona twice including the MAAC Championship game. George Washington who lost to St. Joe's in the Atlanta-10 Tournament have dropped their last four against the points and five of their last six. I look for this contest to come down to the final horn. Take GEORGE WASHINGTON!

St. Joseph's vs Oregon 9:40 ET

Hawks (+) over Ducks- Oregon come in 'hot' winners of their last nine while St. Joe's eked out a controversial win over Cincinnati on Friday. Both clubs come in 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games but St. Joseph's is 22-7-1 ATS in their last 30 games overall. The Ducks have been great against the 'number' themselves going 20-12 ATS on the season. The Hawks have the Atlantic-10 Player of the Year DeAndre Bembry carried the Hawks the past two games averaging 26.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals. Take ST. JOSEPH'S.

Wisconsin vs Xavier 8:40 ET

Badgers (+) over Musketeers- The Wisconsin Badgers over came a slow start and let their defense control the tempo and the result as they caught and passed Pittsburgh 47-43 on Friday. No. 2 Xavier was in command against Weber State in their 71-53 win would suggest as their overall balance and experience was the difference. The Musketeers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 against the Big Ten but were for the most part underdogs, well now the rolls have changed and so will the result. The Badgers are 11-4 ATS in their last15 games overall and get the money again here. Take WISCONSIN!

Hawaii vs Maryland 7:10 ET

Terrapins (-) over Rainbow Warriors- The University of Hawaii is on an extended road trip because they had to come to the mainland for their Big West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas and have  

been road since March 1. Maryland ended up playing close against the opponent Friday as they let an 18-point lead against South Dakota State and won 79-74. The Terrapins are looking to get to the Sweet-16 for the first time since 2003 and we all know Hawaii has never been their and they aren't getting their tomorrow. The 'cream will raise' and win easily. Take MARYLAND!  

Middle Tennessee State vs Syracuse 6:10 ET

Orange (-) over Blue Raiders- In what was most likely the 'biggest' upset in NCAA Bracket history Middle Tennessee State upset Michigan State in the first round and will try and become only the second No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet-16. Syracuse used a swarming defense that held Dayton to their season low 51 points in their 19-point victory. I expect the the Blue Raiders who shoot just 61.7% from the free throw line to fall hard back to earth. Take SYRACUSE!    

Stephen F. Austin vs Notre Dame 11:40 ET

Lumberjacks (+) over Fighting Irish- Stephen F. Austin won its their 21st straight against West Virginia on Friday and it was not fluke. They won the Southland Conference four the second consecutive year and are 89-13 over the past three years as they have shown they know how to win. Stephen F. Austin has senior guard Thomas Walkup who averages 17.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4.6 assists and was the Conference Tourney MVP. Notre Dame need a huge second half push to overcome Michigan and will run out of gas here. Take STEPHEN F. AUSTIN!  

Oklahoma City at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Thunder- The Pacers who just lost for the seventh time in eight tries when going into overtime with their Thursday night loss to Toronto have had their way against the Thunder winning the last two meetings. Listen to this, I found this hard to believe but Indiana has to win one more home game to extend their winning home record to 27 straight season the most in the NBA. It's just another good spot for the Pacers. Take INDIANA!

Arkansas-Little Rock vs Iowa State 6:10 ET

Trojans (+) over Cyclones- Iowa State was not to be denied this season after getting bounce in the First round the last two seasons after winning the Big-12 Championship losing to 14th seed Alabama-Birmingham. This season they fell short of winning the conference title but won an NCAA opening round contest over Iona. Iowa State's starters scored 92 of their 94 points in round one this time they will need help. Take LITTLE ROCK!  

Indiana vs Kentucky 5:15 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Wildcats- Two of the more storied programs in NCAA history meet in Des Moines, Iowa with a combined 13 NCAA National Championships with Kentucky having eight (the last in 2013) and Indiana five. This is their first meeting since the 2011-12 season when the Hoosiers won at the buzzer during the regular season and the Wildcats get their revenge in the Sweet-16. These two have one common opponent as Kentucky fell to Ohio State while Indiana trounced the Buckeyes by 25. Take INDIANA!  

Yale vs Duke 2:40 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Blue Devils- If this contest winner was determined on brain power this contest would be close to a pick-em but it's not so the favorite of course is the defending National Champions against a team that won it's very first NCAA Tournament game against Baylor in Round One. Yale was tough off the boards and took advantage of the Bears mental errors and will play with the same confidence here. Take the BULLDOGS!

Wichita State vs Miami-FL 12:10 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Shockers- Wichita State shocked Arizona with a smothering defense that is No. 1 in the country allowing just 58.9 points while the Hurricanes average 75.7 but also play tough defense. Both teams teams are built around their guards and both squads have plenty of experience. Miami-Fl was left out of the Tournament last season and had a goal to reach the Sweet-16 this season and they get that done this afternoon. Take the HURRICANES!  

Cincinnati vs St. Joseph's 10:00 ET

Bearcats over Hawks- St. Joseph's won their biggest game of the season when defeating VCU 87-74 for the Atlantic-10 crown and must follow it by traveling to Spokane, Washington to face Cincinnati. The Bearcats played in one of the 'greatest' games of the year when the Connecticut Huskies hit a miracle shot to extend a four-overtime loss for the Bearcats and knocked them out of the AAC tournament. Cincy is 5-2 in opening round of the NCAA tournament when playing out West. Take CINCINNATI!

Northern Iowa vs Texas 9:50 ET

Longhorns (-) over Panthers- Shaka Smart got the Longhorns into the 'Big Dance' in his first season as head coach by preaching defense and it has paid off with a scoring defense that allows just 68 points a game while ranking second in blocked shots. Texas has the added advantage with the return of center Cameron Ridley who missed 20 games with a broken foot. Northern Iowa plays some defense themselves as they held opponents to 63 points per game but of course against weaker competition. This of course is the difference. Take TEXAS!  

Sacramento at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (-) over Kings- The Pistons have dropped their last two games and 3-of-4 and are now at .500 (34-34) for the season and fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. Detroit beings a nine-game homestand (seems long doesn't) that begins against four teams with losing record. They Pistons who have surrendered 242 points in their last two games will be up against the worst defense in the NBA as the Kings give up 109.5 points per contest while losing 10 of their last 12. Injuries have hurt Sacramento and the Pistons are in need. Take DETROIT!

Stephen F. Austin vs West Virginia 7:10 ET

Lumberjacks (+) over Mountaineers- West Virginia has made his presence known since arriving in the Big-12 falling to Kansas in the championship game and now entering the 'Big Dance as a No. 3 seed. Stephen F. Austin won its their straight Southland Conference and have won their last 20 after starting 7-5. The Lumberjacks are 88-13 over the past three years and have shown they know how to win. The Mountaineers play incredible defense but the 'Jacks have senior guard Thomas Walkup who averages 17.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4.6 assists and was the Conference Tourney MVP. Take STEPHEN F. AUSTIN!  

Pittsburgh vs Wisconsin 6:50 ET

Panthers (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin made in to the Championship game against Duke last season and even had a seven-point lead with less then five minutes to go before hitting a brick wall and falling short. The Badgers have advanced to the Sweet-16 or beyond in four of the last five seasons including the past two Final Fours. The problem for the Badgers is they lost more then players to graduation but the lost their coach at the start of the season and it will show tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!

Temple vs Iowa 3:10 ET

Hawkeyes (-) over Owls- Iowa was knocked out of the Big Ten tourney in the first round and have lost six of their last eight games while Temple get back into the tourney for the first time in two years by winning 13 of their last 17 games. Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery is looking to 'hit the switch' get this thing turned around against a limited offensive club. The Owls play great defense but that is about it as they struggle to produce points. Look for Hawks to fly over Owls. Take IOWA!    

Providence vs Southern California 9:50 ET

Trojans (+) over Friars- Let their be not doubt the best player on the court playing in this contest will be Kris Dunn who has a chance of being a lottery pick. Southern Cal is returning to the tournament for the first time since 2011 as they are led by coach Andy Enfield who led Florida Gulf Coast to a Sweet-16 run. The Trojans who were 1-7 against top-25 ranked teams but improved their points per contest by 14 from last season. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!   

Wichita State vs Arizona 9:20 ET

Shockers (+) over Wildcats- The Arizona Wildcats were probably the most over-rated Pac-12 team this season as they were at one time ranked No. 2 and now are seeded No. 6 in the region but 2,700 miles away from home. This contest will be a contrast in styles as Wichita State who has won 25 games seven straight seasons leads the nation in scoring defense (58.9) while the Wildcats average 81.2. In big games when each possession in meaning full defensive teams have a way of winning out. Take WICHITA STATE!   

Fresno State vs Utah 7:27 ET

Utes (-) over Bulldogs- Third-seeded Utah returns to the 'Big Dance' against No. 14 seed Fresno State with the Pac-12 Player of the Year in Jakob Poeltl and plenty of experience with a team that was defeated by Duke in the Sweet-16. The Utes were crushed by Oregon in the conference championship game 88-57 and will look to bounce back big time and they have the perfect opponent from the weak Mountain West. Utah leads this series 10-4 and will win easy today. Take UTAH!  

Connecticut vs Colorado 1:30 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Huskies- The word that everyone speaks now is of how Connecticut is a tourney tested 'Big Game' team that knowhow to win when it means the most and they are right. But, this Huskies team in not of the quality of past champions although you might think so as they have won their last four in the AAC. Colorado last had an NCAA Tournament win in 2012 over UNLV. The Buffaloes had an impressive 11-game winning streak but closed the season losers of six of their last 11. But, this club which ranks 4th in the nation in rebounding has enough to win here. Take COLORADO!

Tulsa at Michigan 9:10 ET

Golden Hurricanes (+) over Wolverines- Both clubs enter this contest losing with Tulsa getting routed in their AAC quarterfinal and Michigan who upset Indiana closed losing four of the last five. Tulsa has three players averaging double-digits and they are all guards as the trend continues. Michigan relies on the three point shot as they made 326 3-pointers which ranks them ninth best in the country. The Wolverines have lost both their senior captains to season ending injuries including their leading scorer Caris LeVert. The TULSA!

Houston at Georgia Tech 9:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Yellow Jackets- Houston under coach Kelvin Sampson improved by nine games this year and are in the post season for the first time since 2010. These two had one common opponent this season with Tech defeating Tulane and the Cougars winning two-of-three meetings. The Yellow Jackets are used to playing close games as their ACC games averaged a 5.2 points margin as their last six wins were by just a total of 21 points. I expect this to be close with the Cougars getting the final bite. Take HOUSTON!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Grizzlies- How's this for an 'odd' looking line for Minnesota (21-46) to be a road favorite in Memphis against a 39-28 most likely playoff bound club. There are tow huge factors that contribute to the 'Vegas' way of thinking and that is the Timberwolves are growing up fast as their young matures but the biggest factor is that nobody is playing for the Grizzlies. They have six players either out of injured and it is just too much to overcome at this level. Take MINNESOTA!  

Princeton at Virginia Tech 8:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Hokies- Virginia Tech is playing in the post season for the first time in five years be it the NIT but it is post-season. They come in winning six of their last seven including wins over NCAA bound Pittsburgh and Miami and two wins over NIT-bound Florida State. Princeton has won 10 of their last 11 while playing three NCAA schools and losing to St. Joe's, Maryland and Miami-Fl. The Ivy League never really gets any respect (They don't really deserve any) and this number looks short. Tonight it's the nerds! Take PRINCETON!   

Atlanta at Detroit 7:30 ET

Pistons (+) over Hawks- Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy is livid over the Pistons effort their last time out and is not happy with their overall play the past three games with only a win over lowly Philadelphia. Detroit is 19-11 at home are trying to bounce back from a 124-81 loss to the Wizards on Monday and have lost eight of the past 12 meetings but have split two games this season. Atlanta has won their last two and five of their last seven but the Hawks get grounded here. Take the PISTONS!  

Oklahoma City at Boston 7:00

Celtics (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City no doubt is a threat against any opponent as they race into the playoffs playing 10 of their final 15 games on the road where they are 13-18. The Thunder come storming into Boston routing Portland on Monday 128-94 while the Celtics have dropped back-to-back games for the first time in two months and are looking to correct their current path. Although OKC has won the last two and five of their last seven in Boston tonight's not their turn. Take the CELTICS!  

Wichita State vs Vanderbilt 9:10

Commodores (+) over Shockers- Wichita State who had such a spectacular season a year ago now must win a play-in game to join the 64 battling for the NCAA Championship had won 19 of 21 before falling to Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Vanderbilt who is making their 14th tourney appearance have dropped their last two games but are geared-up for this meetings. The SEC makes you tough compared to the MVC. Take the COMMODORES!

Florida at North Florida 9:00 ET

Ospreys (+) over Gators- Usually we see a Florida Gator basketball team in the NCAA's but the NIT will have to do this year as the over-rated Gators dropped five of their final seven to end up un Jacksonville. North Florida who beat Illinois to start the season are the Atlantic Sun Champions and led the nation in 3-pointers with 402 with five players averaging double figures. Florida is playing in their 10th NIT and they don't do well just getting to the semi-finals three time. Look for the Ospreys with the aid of the home crowd to give the Gators all that they can handle. Take NORTH FLORIDA!  

Toronto at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Raptors- The Bucks made a 'move' 11 games ago that is paying off dividends that make them look toward a bright future.Sine they started to play Giannia Antetokunmo has delivered four triple double in 11 games and Milwaukee has shown steady improvement. Toronto had won nine of 11 before getting beat in Chicago Monday at home and now travel. The Raptors are 3-0 agains the Bucks this season winning by an average of 15 points. This time it's different. Take MILWAUKEE!

Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks- The Brooklyn Nets return home to host their former coach as Jason Kidd brings his Milwaukee Bucks into the 'City's' largest borrow of a loss to the NBA's worst in the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks have shown tremendous improvement this season under Kidd as he has put his trust into a youth movement led by Giannis Antetekounmpo and Jabari Parker. Milwaukee opened the season with a win here but this time the Nets get it done. Take BROOKLYN!

Memphis vs Connecticut 3:15 ET

Tigers (+) over Tigers- both these clubs have improved their p;ay of late after tough patches where the Tigers lost eight of 11 and the Huskies three of four. These two met twice in AAC play with Connecticut winning both contests. Both these clubs missed the 'Big Dance' last season with the Huskies winning the national championship in 2011 and 2014 while Memphis had been their the five previous seasons. Take MEMPHIS!  

Purdue vs Michigan State 3:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Spartans- There will be no doubt which team has the best all-round player on the court as the Spartans have Denzel Valentine a threat to put up a triple-double every time out. No. 13 Purdue has a 'big man' of their own in A.J. Hammons who is at 15.1 points, 8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per contest. The Boilermakers have gotten hot at the right time as they they have shot 50 percent from the field in six straight games while trailing for just one minute and 10 seconds in the tournament. Take PURDUE!  

Kentucky vs Texas A&M 1:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Wildcats- We all know the Kentucky Wildcats are fighting for conference and national championships every season but this is a rarity that Texas A&M has a chance to hang a banner. The Aggies the No. 1 seed in the SEC are in their first conference final since 1990 and can win their first championship since the Southwest Conference in 1987. This is the Wildcats sixth trip to the SEC final in the past seven seasons but are notch below pervious champions. Take TEXAS A&M!  

Utah vs Oregon 11:00 ET

Utes (+) over Ducks- Both these clubs ar coming off overtime wins Friday with No.1 seed Oregon defeating No. 4 Arizona 95-89 while No. 2 Utah took down California. All games of course are at the MGM in Las Vegas and the Utes have plenty of support. Oregon has won 11 of their last 13 while Utah is riding a nine-game win streak and have won 14 of their last 16. Led by 7-1 Jakob Poeltl the PAC-12 Player of the Year the Utes prevail. Take UTAH!

Virginia vs North Carolina 9:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Tar Heels- The Atlantic Coast gets it's two best facing each other for the conference Championship with North Carolina versus Virginia. The Tar Heels look to be in perfect form as they routed Notre Dame yesterday by 31 points and was their fourth straight win while Virginia has won their last five starting with a win over Carolina. The Cavaliers have won four of the last six meetings including a 79-94 home win. Once against it's ...VIRGINIA!  

West Virginia vs Kansas 6:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Jayhawks- Top-ranked Kansas looks to win their 10th Big 12 Championship in the last 19 seasons while upstart West Virginia is looking for their first. Of, course the Mountaineers are a recent addition to the conference and are 3-5 in meetings against the Jayhawks. West Virginia broke an 0-3 Big-12 tournament record with a win over TCU 88-68. Look for both squads to play tough defense with the Mountaineers who have 324 steals 2nd in the nation. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Maryland vs Michigan State 3:30 ET

Terrapins (+) over Spartans- I understand that Michigan State is good, I mean they have won 11 of their last 12 games but beating Ohio State (Friday) is no big deal as they have defeated then three times in three weeks. State has won the past two meetings including a 74-65 home win and 'cover.' The Spartans have won their last seven and are looking to reach the Big-Ten final for the third straight year. This time it goes to the wire. Take MARYLAND!

Connecticut vs Temple 3:00 ET

Huskies over Owls- Now this is a 'strange' one to see. The No. 1 seed Temple Owls who have already beaten Connecticut twice this season and are playing a Huskies squad that had to go into 4-overtimes to defeated Cincinnati. When you think that the Owls have on their last four and come up an underdog here tells me volumes of what Las Vegas thinks of the Huskies. Look for them to get their revenge and capture the NCCA bid. Take CONNECTICUT!  

California vs Utah 11:30 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Utes- The 'big man' and Player of the Year Jakob Poeltl leads 25-7 Utah the No. 2 seed against No. 3 seed 23-9 California in MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Both these clubs are playing at their best as Utah has won eight straight games and 13 of it's last 15 while the Bears have won nine of their last 10. These clubs split the season series each holding serve at home as Cal leads the all-time series 13-12 although the Utes have won four of the past five meetings...but, not tonight! Take CALIFORNIA!

Miami-FL vs Virginia 9:30 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Cavaliers- These early top seeds prevailed and meet here as No. 2 seed Virginia will be up against No. 3 Miami who enters with the exact record of 25-6. The Cavaliers pounded Georgia Tech 72-52 yesterday will the Hurricanes held off Virginia Tech for a 88-82 win. These clubs split their two games this season each winning at home. Both clubs are undefeated on neutral sites with the Canes going 4-0 and the Cavs 5-0. This is a toss-up and taking the points is huge. Take MIAMI-FL!

Washington at Utah 9:00 ET

Wizards (+) over Jazz- Both clubs enter this fray stumbling left and right as Washington has dropped their last three and Utah their past two games including seven of their last eight. The Wizards came out of the All-Star break winning seven of nine and tonight will have the return of Bradley Beal who has played in just 41 games this season. The Jazz will most likely miss out on the playoffs for the four straight year while the Wizards are looking to return for the second straight season. Take WASHINGTON!

Detroit at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Hornets- The Hornets are streaking toward the playoffs with five straight wins as they sit in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is in a battle for the final playoff spot and are No. 9 right now on the outside looking in. The Pistons have won six of their last eight and their last two defeating Portland and Dallas while Charlotte's five straight wins have come against teams with losing records. The Hornets crushed Detroit 108-84 here on December 7 and the Pistons look to even the ledger. Take DETROIT!