Chicago at LA Clippers 10:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Bulls- The Clippers despite losing three of their last five games including a 131-110 loss to New Orleans last night. Chicago has won five of six and seven of nine but are just 2-6 ATS against teams with winning records and 1-4 ATS without a days rest. Paul George will be out for the Clippers but I expect Kawhi Leonard to pick up the slack. LAC is 4-0 ATS in their last four games after a straight-up loss. Take LA CLIPPERS!

New Orleans at Portland 10:00 ET

Pelicans (-) over Trailblazers- With this line having New Orleans a double-digit favorite on the road the best possible explanation is tat Portland is tanking the rest of the season. They have shut down their All-Star best Damian Lillard for the rest of the season as they have lost eight of their last nine. The Pelicans are 2-1 against the Blazers this season and have won five of the last six meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Minnesota at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Kings- Minnesota has won three straight and have move into the seventh playoff spot after their Poser Play win Sunday over the Warriors. Sacramento is currently in the third playoff seed and would host these same Timberwolves if the playoffs started today. After missing 51 games Karl-Anthony Towns is back and the Wolves are brimming with confidence as Anthony-Edwards has also returned after a three games absence. Minny is 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games against teams with winning records and are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings including 3-1-1 ATS in Cali’s capital city. Take MINNESOTA!

Minnesota at Golden State 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- With just two weeks remaining in the regular season these two playoff bound clubs are looking for improve their seed in their fourth and final meeting with the Warriors having won 2-of-3. Minnesota is seventh in the West while Golden State is sixth and both want to high tight to eliminate the play-in game possibility. After a 51 game absence because of the Mike Trout doldrums Karl-Anthony Towns has returned. Take MINNESOTA!

Memphis at Atlanta 6:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Grizzlies- The is something rotten with this Memphis club and three days of therapy can only stretch the surface. Atlanta for the second time in three seasons has had a coaching change and lets see if it works as good this time as the last when the Hawks flew into the playoffs. The Grizzlies are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games and are 8-22-1 ATS on the road against wining home teams. Hawks are 5-0 ATS at home against teams under .400 on the road. Take ATLANTA!

Miami-FL vs Texas 5:05 ET

Longhorns (-) over Hurricanes- A really tough call as Texas has been so good to me and to themselves winning the Big-12 regular season and Playoff Title and have continued their fine play through this tourney. Miami under Jim Larranaga can never really surprise me and to find them here is actually a shock as I firmly believed that Houston was going to be here today. I am sure that he will have his Hurricanes well prepared but the Longhorns have physical qualities that can’t be matter and their overall size has them at an advantage along with their season’s schedule. Longhorns are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games against teams wit winning records and 5-0-1 ATS at neutral sites. Take TEXAS!

Dallas at Charlotte 1:00 ET

Mavericks (-) over Hornets- Dallas is off a pair of home losses one of which was to these lowly Hornets Friday night. The Mavericks are now sitting at 11 outside of the playoff picture and desperately need for Kyrie Irving to become a productive player and the problem is that he picks his spots and one can only hope this is one of his spots.  Still, they are 3-0-1 ATS on the road and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 trips to Charlotte. take DALLAS!

Connecticut vs Gonzaga 8:45 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Huskies- Crush, romp, stomp and annihilate the opposition that is has been the mantra of the Huskies. Connecticut was called arrogant by some when they arrive in Las Vegas and their response we are not here on vacation. One that may have put them in a foul mood was the condition of the Luxor Hotel which they had to lave because of issues that I won’t mention at this time. Hey, how bout dem Bulldogs...they won the game they wanted over UCLA and many question if thy will have anything left in the tank after their dramatic victory. All the trends and stats point to U Conn but the odds maker thinks not so much. Zags still seeking the title and their third trip to the Final-4. Dog is 3-0-1 ATS in four meetings. Take GONZAGA!

Florida Atlantic vs Kansas State 6:05 ET

Owls (+) over Wildcats- Whoo, whoo, whoo the Owls are calling and are one improbable game away from the Final-4. I know there are so great stories in this NCAA Tournament and Florida Atlantic is one of them with 34 wins the MSG stage in New York City has brought out the best in them.Kansas State has been solid the entire season posting an amazing 23-12 ATS out of the tough Big-12. They defeated Montana State, Kentucky and Michigan State after dropping their final two regular season games. Once again the Owls will rule the roost. Take FLORIDA ATLANTIC!

Phoenix at Sacramento 10:10 ET

Suns (+) over Kings- Sacramento returns home after a 3-1 road trip as they bare on Memphis the second seed in the West trailing by just 2.5 games. Phoenix traded for Kevin Durant but an ankle injury has sidelined for two weeks and the Suns are just 2-5 in his absence. The Suns hold a half-game lead over the Clippers for the valued fourth seed and are 1-5 SU in the last six overall and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. The Kings are 3-9 ASTS after a double-digit home loss. Take PHOENIX!

Princeton vs Creighton 9:00 ET

Bluejays (-) over Tigers-  I am told as we all are that this is the first Sweet-16 appearance for the Ivy’s Princeton and I always thought that Bill Bradly led them to the Final-Four. Creighton is in their second Sweet-16 in the past three years and may be a bit under-seeded as a six having been ranked No. 7 at one time this season.

A 15th seed like another team from New Jersey last year’s St. Peters who made it to the Elite-Eight. Not so for the Tigers who are 6-0 ATS as they made their tournament run but are up against it here. The Bluejays are healthy and 12-3 ATS ATS in their last 15 games at neutral sites and they are at their best right now and they know better then to grab this Tiger by the tale. This will be a different level for the Ivy’s who will go home and say that it has been great.,,take CREIGHTON!

Miami-Fl vs Houston 7:15 ET

Cougars (-) over Hurricanes- Houston is the Number 1 overall seed and still feel disrespected and will have a chip on their shoulder coming into the Tournament. Getting to the Sweet-16 is nothing new to Miami as this is their second consecutive trip after getting blown out 76-50 by Kansas who won it all. More of the same for the Hurricanes as they will play tough but just don’t make-up wit the Cougars strength and overall depth. Take HOUSTON!

San Diego State vs Alabama 6:30 ET

Aztecs (+) over Crimson Tide- The contrast in styles could not be more evident then when these two take the court against one another. Alabama likes to push the ball down the floor and average 82.8 PPG ranking in the top 10 on offense. San Diego State tries to control the tempo and be deliberate enough to knock those who haven’t been up against it out of sync and lose their timing. I expect that to happen here as Montezuma get his revenge. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Florida Atlanta vs Tennessee 9:00 ET

Owls (+) over Volunteers- Tennessee  plays a physical style defense that has them ranked No. 4 allowing just 57.5 PPG and holding opponents to the lowest shooting rate from the field on both 3-point attempts and FG attempts. On offense at time they seem a bit crude ranking 177 while Florida Atlantic playing in just their second NCAA Tournament and first trip to the Sweet-16 is not afraid to shoot the ball and hit 47.2 percent of their FG and 37.8 on 3-point attempts. Losing their top guard has hurt the Vols as they closed the season losing six of 10, tonight it shows. Take FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Cavaliers- Coming down to the final countdown Brooklyn has hit their longest losing streak of the season following a 6-0 ATS run. Cleveland is looking to sweep this two-game set after posting a 115-109 (-4) win on Tuesday. Look for the Nets who are 6-2 ATS at home against teams with losing road records (Cavs 17-20 SU on road) to put forth a max effort as they are 7-3-1 ATS against Cleveland when hosting. Take BROOKLYN!

Arkansas vs Connecticut 7:15 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Huskies- Although I don’t wish to see Arkansas coach Eric Musselman shirtless again I do wish for the Razorbacks to keep it within the number.  After upsetting No. 1 seed Kansas and having swamped Illinois in their opener defense has been the key. Connecticut turned it on in the second half against Iona and repeated the action in the second half against St. Mary’s. Razorbacks are 6-1 ATS in their seven neutral site games this season the same record as the Huskies who are also 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 NCAA tournament games. Take ARKANSAS!

Philadelphia at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over 76ers- Chicago defeated the 76ers in double-overtime Monday for their third straight victory and have now won five of six as they make a late post season push. The Bulls are 3-games under .500 and hold the tenth and final play-in position. Philadelphia is getting 30 points a night from Joel Embiid who is on a mission to win the MVP and has carried this flawed club all season. James Harden is dealing with a foot injury and scored just five points Monday and the Bulls will take advantage as they are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 games after a SU win. Take CHICAGO!

Golden State at Dallas 8:00 ET

Mavericks over Warriors- This contest is in essence a playoff game in itself as these two are currently sitting sixth and seventh with the Warriors have a half-game lead. Dallas now has two of the NBA’s best offensive players Luca Doncic and Kyrie Irving but getting them together on the court my be the Mavericks biggest challenge. Golden State ended an 11-game road losing streak on Monday only to start another one tonight as they are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 road games including 1-4 ATS at Dallas. Take DALLAS!

Alabama-Birmingham at Vanderbilt 7:00 ET

Blazers (+) over Commodores- Out of the SEC and with two wins over Kentucky the Vanderbilt Commodores one would expect them to be a stronger favorite at home against a club from the Conference USA that did not qualify for the NCAA Tourney. The Dores are a second seed and UAB the fourth and the odds makers happen to thing that the Blazers on a neutral site would be favored. Blazers won their last six and 14 of 16 and Vandy has won 12 of their last 14 games. Take UAB!

Wisconsin at Oregon 9:00 ET

Ducks (-) over Badgers- Both of these squads had disappointing seasons as expect by their previous standards. Wisconsin had played in 22 of 23 NCAA Tournaments one in which the 12th seeded Ducks defeated No. 5 seeded Badgers 72-54 in 2019. Oregon has won six of seven despite being without a pair of starters due to injury. Whisky play tough defense and controls the ball leading the nation in fewest turnovers per game with 8.5. But, it has been a down season for the Badgers overall going 6-15-2 ATS in their last 23 games and are 0-9-2 ATS after a straight-up win. They are also just 2-7 ATS on the road and the Ducks are 4-1 ATS at home. Take OREGON!

Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Cavaliers- Brooklyn before the purge had built up enough wins to keep them in contention to avoid an Eastern Conference play-in game like the one they had a against Cleveland last year. The Cavaliers hold the fifth spot an have won seven of the last 10 while Brooklyn has dropped their last four. Defense is the key for the Cavs as they are No. 1 allowing just 106.6 PPG but are lacking on offense ranking No. 25 allowing 112.2 PPG. The Nets are 6-1 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. Take BROOKLYN!

Sacramento at Utah 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Jazz- Sacramento has won 11 of 13 including seven straight on the road and are in second place in the West tied with Memphis. Utah is off an outright Megabucks won over Boston on Saturday and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall but they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six home games. Although te Kings bare 2-7-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings they are 15-7-3 ATS in the last 25 meetings overall. Take SACRAMENTO!

Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Rockets- The defending NBA champs are absolutely dreadful on the road having won just seven of 36 road games and are 8-26-1 ATS as well as 0-7b SU since the All-Star break. Houston has the worst record in the NBA and with the number as high as it is suggests to me that the Warriors are ready to explode against this defenseless club. Rockets defense is ranked No. 26 and their offense is worse ranked No. 29. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Mavericks- With less then a dozen games left in the regular season Memphis is tied for the No. 2 seed in the West with Sacramento and four games behind Denver. No Ja Morant does not bother the Grizzlies as they have won their last two and five of six. Ja is available tonight but because he as low character and unprofessional he will not play due to conditioning. This great player is as they used to say in Brooklyn ‘he’s a bum.’ Dallas star Luca Doncic should return tonight. Take DALLAS!

TCU vs Gonzaga 9:40 ET

Horned Frogs (+) Bulldogs- This is like my Double-Secret Probation Game of the Week as I have been waiting  for the spot to take down Gonzaga after the way they routed St, Mary’s in their conference final. The Zags cruised through their first opponent Grand Canyon as they are used to playing a soft schedule and when the met true competition they struggle. TCU can out of the tough conference in the Big-12 and they will show what tough is. Gonzaga is 7-20-2 ATS in their last 29 games against teams with winning records and they are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games on neutral sites and 0-6 ATS in their last six NCAA Tournament games...the beat goes on! Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Florida Atlantic 7:45 ET

Eagles (-) over Knights- Fairleigh Dickinson shook up the world with their defeating of No. 1 seed Purdue as these guys who beat Texas Southern in the first-in playoff game and then with the shortest team in the field felted the giant Boilermaker Zach Edey and pulled off a well earned and deserved win. Florida Atlantic is a totally different animal is that they have no fear...and they take down the Knights who say they will remain humble...and humble they will be after the Owls chop them up. Take FLORIDA ATLANTIC!   

TCU vs Gonzaga 9:40 ET

Horned Frogs (+) Bulldogs- This is like my Double-Secret Probation Game of the Week as I have been waiting  for the spot to take down Gonzaga after the way they routed St, Mary’s in their conference final. The Zags cruised through their first opponent Grand Canyon as they are used to playing a soft schedule and when the met true competition they struggle. TCU can out of the tough conference in the Big-12 and they will show what tough is. Gonzaga is 7-20-2 ATS in their last 29 games against teams with winning records and they are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games on neutral sites and 0-6 ATS in their last six NCAA Tournament games...the beat goes on! Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

St. Mary’s vs Connecticut 6:10 ET

Gaels ( ) over Huskies- This is a tough one for me because it is personal but that will not interfere with me giving you the winner. And as much as I root for Connecticut I can just wist that the number rising and they come in under it, because St. Mary’s play the tempo and style that can put anyone off their game. We had both of these winners in their openers as the Huskies cruised against Iona Gaels and the Gaels  (St. Mary’s) after a horrid start caught and passed VCU. USM is 5-1 ATS on neutral sites and have enough to control the action and hopefully the points for a buzzer beater. Take ST. MARY’S!   

Michigan State vs Marquette 5:15 ET

Spartans (+) over Golden Eagles- No. 2 seed Marquette like Michigan State has won a NCAA Championship be it in 1977 and the Spartans have two national championships one in 1979 and then 2000 and they have been in the Final-Four 10 times. But, this season the Golden Eagles under Shaka Smart set a school record for wins with 29 including their last 10 and 15 of 16 rising to No. 6 overall in the polls. But, the Spartans have Tom Izzo and somehow he gets it done when it counts most...and this counts. Golden Eagles just 1-4 ATS in their last five NCAA Tournament games. take MICHIGAN STATE!

Denver at Brooklyn 3:30 ET

Nets (+) over Nuggets- Brooklyn despite the chaos that surrounds the squad has won five of their last eight games and are now two games behind the Knicks for the fifth seed. Denver was 22-6 SU over a two month period but have now lost  five of their last six games including a loss at New York 116-100 yesterday and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. The Nuggets all-everything Nikola Jokic numbers have taken a down turn of late and the Nuggets can not pick up the slack. The Nets are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 3-0-1 ATS at home and are 6-0 ATS at home against teams with losing road records and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games overall. Take BROOKLYN!

Pittsburgh vs Xavier 12:10 ET

Musketeers (-) over Panthers- Pittsburgh involved in the First-in game defeating Mississippi State and then Iowa State in the opener. The Panthers are an 11 seed and didn’t receive must confidence from the selection committee as they rated the ACC as the weakest major conference. Both the Bulldogs and Cyclones were fraud offensively some thing that Xavier does not have as they are ranked No. 11 averaging 81.1 PPG . The Musketeers will be focused this time around as the battle with No. 14 seed Kennesaw State woke up their senses and they will be ready from the opening whistle as they have always been in the NCAA Tournament going 28-8-2 ATS. Take XAVIER!

Boston at Utah 9:00 ET

jazz (+) over Celtics- With a 33-36 record the fact that Utah plays he hardest remaining schedule in the NBA should not matter much to them but it may affect the others seeding if the Jazz pull off any upsets. But, hey they still have a spot at the final play-in games, not a very good one but a chance none the less. Houston and San Antonio are actually the only teams that are eliminated at this time. Boston is 1.5 games behind Milwaukee for the No. 1 seed. This is the Celtics third road game in four nights while Utah is hosting after a six games 11-day road trip of their own. Jazz 11-2 ATS against teams winning 60% or more. Take UTAH!

Auburn vs Houston 7:10 ET

Cougars (-) over Tigers- Yes the game is in Birmingham and yes the raucous crowd helped the Tigers get over a slower less talented Iowa club. But, Houston is a completely different animal. The are the best balanced and most talented team with depth that will be showing its best stuff in prime time. Without All-American guard Marcus Sasser the Cougars might seem vulnerable but they have won 14 of their last 15 games while Auburn has won just just two of their last five overall. Cougars are 6-1 SU all-time in seven meetings. Tigers 7-21 ATS after a SU win while the Cougars are 49-18-1 ATS in their last 68 games after an ATS loss. Take HOUSTON!  

Arkansas vs Kansas 5:15 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Jayhawks- Arkansas head coach  Ed Musselman has his talented jumping jacks playing defense as they forced Illinois into 17 turnovers in their easy wire-to-wire win. Kansas as we know has the  and is not happy about being sent into the West while Houston was chosen No. 1 in the Midwest as that is not where they thought they belong. The Jayhawks had a romp over Howard and are 1-4 after a SU win and they will be surprised by the Razorbacks quickness and overall speed. Bill Self is said not to be court-side and that does not help their cause. Hogs are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites. Take ARKANSAS!

Duke vs Tennessee 2:40 ET

Volunteers (+) over Blue Devils- I’ve seen a lot of money come in on the Blue Devils the past few days and wit them riding a 10-game winning streak we can understand why. I have been told that Duke under first year coach Jon Scheyer that they are 18-1 when having a healthy roster.  the Blue Devils crushed Oral Robert on their opener while Tennessee slept-walked through their battle with Louisiana winning 58-55. The Volunteers committed 18turnover and know that they were lucky to escape. Now, here comes the No. 4 defense in the Nation allowing only 57.5 PPG who have beaten Texas, Alabama, Arkansas and held Auburn to 43 points.. This squad plays better defense and that will be the difference. Take TENNESSEE!

Furman vs San Diego State 12:10 ET

Aztecs (-) over Paladins- It may not have been the upset of the century but Furman’s win out of the 3 hole was significant enough over an over-rated No. 4 Virginia. Many around here thought that the Cavaliers have been given more resect than what they deserve as they were ranked as high as 6. The celebration was a bit much and they will be taken back by how aggressive the Aztecs defense will be and how deliberate their offense is going to be. SDS was lucky to win much less cover against Charleston and will be putting pressure on the Paladins from the get-go. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Florida Atlantic vs Memphis 9:20 ET

Owls (+) over Tigers- This will be just the second time Florid Atlantic has made it to the NCAAs and it has been 21 years since they lost to Alabama. The Owls are ranked in the Top-5 for the first time in school history and with 31 wins and only three losses they belong there. After watching Memphis just run away from Houston for the Conference USA championship I am shocked they the Tigers are seeded No. 8 and such a small favorite against a virtual unknown. Think of this these two clubs have meet once before and be it a long time ago Memphis crushed the Owls 96-46. I know FAU won 31 games but does anybody really know who they are...not the Tigers. Take FLORIDA ATLANTIC!

Drake vs Miami-FL 7:25 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Hurricanes- I am not pleased with all the attention Drake has been receiving because well, they are better the most thought and Miami may be hurting. The Bulldogs won 13 of 14 while winning the Missouri Valley Conference Champions while the Hurricanes won a share of the ACC regular season title but fell to Duke in the tourney. Miami does not defend the long ball very well and that is the biggest asset for the Bulldogs is their 3-point shooting. Why is the No. 5 seed in a virtual pick it situation. Take DRAKE!

Washington at Cleveland 7:30 ET

Wizards (+) over Cavaliers- Washington us fighting tooth and nail (What is that anyway) to secure the final play-in spot which has them a half game ahead of Chicago for the final spot and every game in crucial. The Wizards know that they can win here as the already 2-0 against the Cavaliers this season and they are in the fourth playoff spot. The Wiz fresh off a win over Detroit is 9-4 ATS after a SU win. The Cavs after a loss (to 76ers) are 3-8 ATS after their opponent scores 100 points or more. Take WASHINGTON!

Providence vs Kentucky 7:10 ET

Friars (+) over Wildcats- Last year in the Tourney Kentucky was shocked by Saint Peter’s in the first round and Bryce Hopkins was on the court for the Wildcats. So what’s the big deal, well tonight he will be on the court playing for Providence  after earning first team All-Big East honors. The Friars who have dropped four of their last five are 0-3 lifetime against the Wildcats but made to the Sweet-16 last season. The Wildcats are just 3-14 ATS in their 17 games at neutral sites. Take PROVIDENCE!

VCU vs Saint Mary’s 2:00 ET

Gaels (-) over Rams- At 27-7 on the season VCU has been seeded at No. 12 and will face No. 5 926-7) St. Mary’s in Albany, New York. With virtually the same records the selection committee must believe that the Gaels had a tougher schedule and a harder road. The Rams won nine straight games including the A-10 Conference Championship defeating Dayton. The Gaels have won five of their last seven but were blown out in the WWC Championship game by Gonzaga 77-51. I’m looking for a huge bounce back here and a bit of a letdown there. Take ST. MARY’S!  

USC vs Michigan State 12:15 ET

Trojans (+) over Spartans- Michigan Sate under coach Tom Izzo is playing will be playing in the NCAA Tournament for the 25th straight year the first men’s coach to accomplish that feat. USC on the other hand has made the NCAA tourney three straight times, only the second time that they have been able to achieve that. The Trojans are better rated on both offense and defense and yet are the underdogs due to reputation more than talent. USC is 7-2 ATS in their last nine NCAA tournament games while the Spartans are 1-4 ATS at neutral sites. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Sacramento at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Kings- Believe it or not Sacramento is the second seed in the West and is about to clinch their first playoff berth in 16 years. When the Nets inserted Mikal Bridges into the line up they had trouble trying to mesh losing six of their first seven with him in the lineup but have gone 5-2 since with him in the lineup. It seems over the years that the nets have had the kings number as They are 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings overall and 16-5 ATS as hosts against Sacramento. Take BROOKLYN!

Boise State vs Northwestern 7:35 ET

Broncos (+) over Wildcats- After being seeded No. 2 in the Big Ten playoffs Northwestern is seeded ninth in the Big Dance and must travel to Sacramento to play the eight seed Boise State. It will be a long flight to California but a short trip overall as the Broncos buck the Wildcats. Boise is off a home 72-62 loss to Utah State and they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after a double-digit home loss. NW just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games at neutral sites. Take BOISE STATE!

Auburn vs Iowa 6:50 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Tigers- There is just one game difference in the records of these two clubs with Auburn winning 20 times and Iowa posting 19. Yet, the Hawkeyes are seeded one spot higher and the underdog. With this game in Birmingham many feel that Bruce Pearl will have his squad ready after dropping four of their last five. Not, so fast, these tourney game tickets are allotted enough that their will be support for all sides. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games at neutral sites. the Hawkeyes are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against teams winning 60% or better. Take IOWA!

Illinois vs Arkansas 4:30 ET

Fighting Illini (+) over Razorbacks- As I said many a time this season when I saw Illinois play while ranked No. 6 that this team has no shot. I was right as they played their way out of the Top-25.v Arkansas has shown that they can play with the big boys but it seems that there is something missing as they dropped four of their last five. Razorbacks are 1-5 ATS in their last six NCAA appearances and they are is 0-5 all-time against Illinois but this is the first meeting since 2004. Take ILLINOIS!  

West Virginia vs Maryland 12:15 ET

Terrapins (+) over Mountaineers- Maryland set a or tied a Big Ten record by going undefeated at home in conference action and went 16-1 overall as hosts. West Virginia has been as inconsistent as one can imagine just constantly putting together four and five game winning and losing streaks. West Virginia was 7-11 in the toughest conference in the Nation, the Big-12 and that has given them respect that many question believe is unwarranted so do I. Take MARYLAND! 

Nevada vs Arizona State 9:10 ET

Wolf Pack (+) over Sun Devils- Steve Alford will lead his fifth different school to the NCAAs as Nevada was an at large selection after losing in the Mountain West quarterfinals to San Jose and have dropped their last three overall. Arizona State also has a high profile coach in Bobby Hurley who has two starters that transferred to ASU from Nevada. The Wolf Pack are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 neutral site games and 18-8-2 ATS is their last 28 games against teams with winning records while the Sun Devils are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Take NEVADA!

Boston at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- In baseball circles they call it a June Swoon when good teams hit a lull in their schedule and just don’t seem to do what they have done before to be successful. Boston is in such a state having dropped five of their last eight including a Monday loss at lowly Houston. Minnesota just ended a two-game slide with a win over the Hawks in Atlanta on Monday. Although Boston is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings they are just 1-5 ATS on one days rest while the Wolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with winning records. Take MINNESOTA!

Oklahoma State at Youngstown State 7:00 ET

Penguins (-) over Cowboys- Okay, I’ll let you tell me...how can a Big-12 team that was the first team left out of the selection process for the NCAA be this big a favorite to a team that lost to Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League tournament final. First out in the NCAA (never in) and first out in the NIT. Part of the issue is that the NIT overall No.1 seed will not be hosting this game as previous commitments and conflicts with a wrestling tournament (not the WWE). But, the true problem is the Cowboys mindset and it is not good. Didn’t make the NCAAs and are seeded No. 1 in NIT but must play on the road. Take YOUNGSTOWN STATE!

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Texas Southern 6:40 ET

Knights (+) over Tigers- Both of these clubs earned the right to be here by winning their conference championships. FDU got here when tourney winner Merrimack was ruled ineligible while Texas Southern who entered the SWAC with an 11-20 record won the three games needed and are here. With four players in double digit scoring for the season the balance of the Knights will prevail. Take FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON!

New York at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Knicks- Julius Randle and RJ Barrett combined for a great shooting night against the Lakers Sunday night as our lone release and Megabucks winner. That rare shooting night is something the Knicks have been wait for out of RJ and they will have to wait again because the guy is a terrible shooter of the basketball. Trailblazers off a losing road trip and hope to have Damian Lillard back tonight. Take PORTLAND!

Bradley at Wisconsin 9:30 ET

Braves (-) over Badgers- Wisconsin did what they usually do during their basketball season and that is play tough defense and be methodical and commit few turnovers. That has been a winning formula except for one thing for two decades but this year’s team had only one difference...they can’t shoot the ball. If we break down the stats Bradley comes out in front everywhere more scoring and a better defense. Whisky was ranked 317 in field goal shooting percentage hitting just 41.7%. That is why the Badgers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall. Take BRADLEY!

Villanova at Liberty 9:00 ET

Flames (-) over Wildcats- Whoa, I know that the wildcats have not had the best of it this season but for a Big East team to come up an underdog against Liberty is shocking to the eye. I originally thought it was a kiss print but no and their is no way to take Villanova. Liberty came with one point of receiving a bid from the NCAA but earned its first NIT offer. I don’t know what the story is here, but the Flames will burn the Wildcats. take LIBERTY!

Brooklyn at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Thunder- I have to give Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn has done an incredible job holding this team (?) together especially after dealing with three prima donna’s who are all gone and for the better. Oklahoma City has had a great point spread season but lost their first five games after the break but have won five of their last six. The Nets lost their first four after the break and also have responded by winning five of six. Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in their last six road games and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games in OKC while the Thunder are 2-6-1 ATS against winning teams. Take BROOKLYN!

LA Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Lakers- I might say that the Lakers may be better off without Lebron James than with him but although those thoughts have run into my head after LA ripped off seven wins in nine games. Then of course they reverted back to being the Fakers and were beaten by New York on Sunday who had lost their previous three games. With identical records and playing at home where the Pelicans are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings gives them the advantage. LA is 4-10 ATS on road against team with winning home record. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Toledo at Michigan 7:00 ET (NIT)

Wolverines (-) over Rockets- I am rooting hard for Michigan and you should as well and not only because you bet them. The Wolverines want to play basketball! No prim a-Donna here, they are not too good for the NIT. Z(Just a note to North Carolina Tar Heels we made money fading you all season and you begged out of a chance to play basketball...it  beneath you, HA, you knew that you would be embarrassed by some other also ran. Totally GUTLESS, COWARDS...) Toledo had won 17 straight before falling in the MAC to Kent State and were denied entrance to the Big Dance. Down trodden the Rockets fail to lift-off. Take MICHIGAN!

Phoenix at Golden State 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Warriors- Golden State has won seven straight at home and it is good for them that they have because on the road they are just another team Phoenix is in the fourth seed 2 1/2 games ahead of the Warriors who they have beaten three times already this season. The Suns off their loss to Sacramento is 5-0-1 ATS after a SU loss and 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.  Take PHOENIX!

Milwaukee at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee has lost just three times since Jan. 16 and had won 19 of 20 before starting on this road trip and one of those losses came at Golden State where Giannis rested. Sacramento has moved into a second place tie with Memphis in the West and have won eight of nine. The Bucks won the only meeting at home 126-113 on Pearl Harbor Day December 7. A date that will go down in Kings history...nah but they win here. Take SACRAMENTO!

New York at LA Lakers 9:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Lakers- it is time...time for the ole double-reverse fake flimflam.

Seven days ago New York defeated Boston in OT for their ninth straight win and hey were now being thought of as a legitimate contender. At the same time the Lakers started their three-game home winning streak which will end here today. The Knicks of course can use the Jalen Brunson injury as an excuse whereas how do the LeBron-less Lakers continue to win. Knickerbockers are off a meltdown loss at the Clippers last night and are 21-7-2 ATS in their last 30 games with no rest. Take NEW YORK!

Penn State vs Purdue 3:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- Penn State is the No. 10 seed and if they succeed and win here it will be their first Big Ten title and the lowest seed ever to win the Conference title. They were in the finals just one other time losing to Ohio State in 2011while Purdue has one title under their belt defeating Ohio State. So it appears that fresh blood will be a winner this time around. The Lions are 33-15-5 ATS in their last 55 neutral sight games. The  Boilermakers are 0-6 ATS in their last six games against teams with winning records (the Buckeyes were under .500). Take PENN STATE!

Memphis vs Houston 3:15 ET

Did you see the game between these two clubs last Sunday in Houston where the Cougars made a buzzer beater for a 67-65 win. That was the second win for the Cougars although the Tigers covered both games and have gotten the money in nine of the last 10 meetings. The Houston squad has more than two future pros and may have four players action in the next higher league. This is not your Phi-Slama-Bama high scoring bunch (oh they are good on offense) they play some of the toughest defense in the nation allowing just 56.5 PPG ranking No. 2. Memphis is good but are they good enough to take this power house down to the final buzzer once again. take HOUSTON!

Texas A&M vs Alabama 1:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Crimson Tide- Texas A&M will be attempting to win their first SEC basketball title for the second straight year while Alabama is looking for their second hardwood crown in the past three seasons. The Aggies fell to Tennessee in last years title game and they never received an invite to the Big Dance. A&M has beaten the Tide five straight times will all covers including a 67-61 home win in their SEC final last Sunday. Aggies also 8-1 ATS in their last nine games against teams with winning records and the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Tide have been great all season but are just 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take TEXAS A&M

Arizona vs UCLA 10:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bruins- Everybody knew that it would come down to this as these are and have been the two best teams in the PAC-12 and no one is surprised to see them meet in the conference finals. These two split their season series but the Wildcats have gotten the money three of the last four meets. Wildcats are 8-2 ATS against teams winning more than 60% and the Bruins are 15-5-1 after a SU win. I still believe UCLA is a bit over-rated. Take ARIZONA!

Sacramento at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Kings (+) over Suns- So what is new...nothing really as Kevin Durant take another extended vacation as he has taken the NBA rest policy to another dimension now have missed more games in the past four years then he has played in. Phoenix is the fourth seed in the west and guess what...go ahead, aah, alright the Kings are No. 2. Not bad for a team that has not made the post season in 17 years. The make it this season and win tonight keeps them in line. Take SACRAMENTO!

Milwaukee at Golden State 8:50 ET

Warriors over Bucks- Golden State the defending NBA Champions (really, I better chance that) are happy to be home where they had won their last five games before embarking on a three game road trip losing all three. They are not playing like champions but they do rise against the tougher competition. The Warriors are an amazing 44-16-1 ATS at home against teams winning more than 60% of their games. The Bucks are 3-7-1 ATS on the road against home teams winning over 60%. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics- This price seems a bit shallow to me as the Celtics have won and covered the last three meetings and the hawks have been through a few changes and they are not so minor. like firing your head coach. Still, Boston is dealing with injuries and are 1-4 ATS against teams with winning records while Atlanta is 17-7 ATS in their last 24 home games against teams with winning records. take ATLANTA!

Texas vs Kansas 6:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Both of these clubs took me to task yesterday as I foolishly posted against both of these clubs and today we atone for our short shortsightedness. Texas has played through the entire season with off court distraction losing their coach early on to more social issuers which were later dropped. These two split their season series each holding serve on their home floor and they have split meetings the past two seasons. In what should be a great battle we’ll hook em here. Take TEXAS!

Penn State at Indiana 3:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Hoosiers- Indian’s win yesterday over Maryland was way to easy as they were able to stay in control throughout and were never threatened. For Penn State it was just the opposite in their win over Northwestern went into overtime and wasn’t secure until the final horn sounded. The Lions who have one the nations top turnover ratios have won seven of eight to get here and pounded the Hoosiers 85-66 in their lone meeting  this season and are 32-15-2 ATS at neutral sites. Take PENN STATE!

Ohio State vs Purdue 1:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Buckeyes- As ole Dandy Don used to say, the parties over turn out the lights sweet darling. Ohio State who lost nine straight Big Ten and and 14 of 15 at one point this season are making an improbable run and have already won more games in the playoffs than they did during the entire regular season. The defeat Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan State and they were not flunks as the covered by 7, 8 and 16 points winning outright. makers took OSU down twice this season and this time it is done with ease. Take PURDUE!

TCU vs Texas 9:30 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Longhorns- These two Big-12 (for now) and intrastate rivals are looking to be as competitive on the hardwood as they are on the gridiron. TCU coach is under fire from their former players mom for mistreatment but as long as he has a healthy Mike Miles Jr. he has a shot at beating anybody even the No. 1 seed who have had coaching issues of their own. Take HORNED FROGS!

Clemson at Virginia 9:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Cavaliers- Virginia celebrated a bit much after defeating North Carolina yesterday advancing here to host the Tigers. Clemson was laying in wait and ambushed NC State who had just blown out Virginia Tech. Although the higher seed Clemson was not expected to win and they are not expected to win here either but, upsets abound and here’s another one. Take CLEMSON

Maryland vs Indiana 9:30 ET

Terrapins (+) over Hoosiers- My how the years do go by as I remember when Indiana was the bully in the Big Ten and Maryland was playing for National Championships out of the Atlantic Coast Conference. But, believe it or not the Hoosiers have appeared in just one Big Ten championship game since 1998 losing to Iowa in 2001. The Terps defeated Indiana at home 66-55 six weeks ago and they will remember how it is done. Take MARYLAND!

Oregon vs UCLA 9:00 ET

Ducks (+) over Bruins- UCLA has been cruising along without any real pressure as they are assured a berth win or lose. For the Ducks it is desperation time and they are playing like it. right now they are certainly on the wring side of the bubble and only a win here can possible lead to a change. Effort supreme. Take OREGON!

Iowa State vs Kansas 6:30 ET

Cyclones (+) over Jayhawks- How much does Bill Self mean to the Jayhawks during a game? Not as much as T.J. Otzelberger means to Iowa State. Kansas won eight times in the last nine outings and this will be the second straight without him. For the Cyclones who started the action like a whirl wind only to sump mid-season and have once against risen their play and it is all defense. T.J. has them focused and surprise here. Take IOWA STATE!

Rutgers vs Purdue 12:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Boilermakers- Purdue was ranked No.1 longer than any other school and will still likely draw a No. 1 seed. When they topped the polls at 22-1 their only defeat came at the hands of the Scarlet Knights 65-64 in West Lafayette on January 2. Rutgers did what they do best as the Wolverines found out yesterday they play defense. They held the  Boilermakers to under 40% from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Guess what go ahead that a guess...Okay well that was Rutgers second program win over a No. 1 ranked team as they had beaten Purdue as No. 1 in December 2021. When a team has your number the have your number and the number for Purdue is up once again. Take RUTGERS!

New York at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings over Knicks- New York had their nine game winning streak ended at home by lowly Charlotte and now must take their longest road trip of the season and visit the Kings who are vying for a playoff berth for the first time in 16 years. Sacramento has won six of seven and are 20-13 at home and with the return of De Aaron Fox tonight the Kings rate the edge. Take SACRAMENTO!

Penn State at Illinois 6:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Fighting Illini- As I look back on the college basketball season one lasting thought is that Illinois is over-rated and yet they went 18-13 ATS on the season. But, in actuality I was right as I saw them as a No. 8 ranked team to open the season in Las Vegas. They lost to Baylor leaving me totally unimpressed and now they are no where in the Top-25. Lions won both meetings this season covering by 15 and 25 points. The underdog is 22-10-2 ATS in the last 34 meetings and the Nittany Lions are 20-7-3 ATS in the last 30 neutral site games while the Illini are 3-8 ARS at neutral sites. Take PENN STATE!

Ohio State vs Iowa 2:30 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Hawkeyes- I really don’t expect an improbably five-game run by the Buckeyes by starting the playoffs as a Megabucks winner has giving them confidence and here is a team that lost nine conference games in-a-row and won only once on the road all season. Ohio State started four freshman in their season regular season final and against Wisconsin. Young fresh legs can play in back-to-back games. Iowa has been a disappointment for most of the season and are 0-4 ATS at neutral sites and the Buckeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last four overall. Take OHIO STATE!

Rutgers vs Michigan 12:00

Scarlet Knights (+) over Wolverines- Like the man said many of these game as play-in games needed to win to get in but there are  others like this one where the winner is not guaranteed anything while the loser is definitely run out of opportunities. Rutgers won early in Big Ten action and then for time it seemed that the conference caught up with them as playing 20 Conference games can be grueling. Rutgers defense will far out shine anything the Wolverines and do on offense as the Scarlet Knights are ranked No. 9 only allowing 60.4 PPG. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take RUTGERS!

Stanford vs Utah 9:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Utes- Both of these programs have had disappointing seasons are it has been getting worse for one as opposed to the other. Utah is on a five-game losing streak and are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games while Stanford who had a horrid start to their year has recovered somewhat and closed winning 2-of-3/ Remember if either side was really any good they would not be playing this round. Utes 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a SU loss while the Cardinal is 9-4 ATS after an ATS win and 8-3 ATS at neutral sites. Take STANFORD

Dallas at New Orleans 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Mavericks- These two clubs are  battling for playoff spots in the congested Western Conference with Dallas looking forward with Irving while the Pelicans keep looking back for Zion. The Mavericks are off a season high six-game home stand and travel to New Orleans who are struggling having lost six of seven and 17 of their last 22. The Pelicans are 20-11 at home this season and this will be just their second home game in 26 days and they rebound here. Mavericks are 9-23-1 ATS after a SU win. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Philadelphia at Minnesota 7:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over 76ers-man it is so hard to beat Philadelphia with Embiid going 19-for-19 from the Free Throw line and James Harden at the point turning the ball over just once while dishing out 20 assists and nine rebounds. The 76ers are doing something this season that has been lacking and that is being able to win on the road going 17-12 SU. Minnesota is winning on the road as well off three straight wins at LA, LA and Sacramento. I’d love to have the T’ Wolves here but without Towns Joel could name his score. Sixers are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 4-0 ATS in the last four in Minnesota. Take PHILADELPHIA

Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (-) over Fighting Irish- The ACC Tournament is in Greensboro, NC which lends no advantage to either side. Virginia Tech is not of the same stature of recent edition but Notre Dame is just dreadful. The Hokies who defeated Duke in the ACC final last season are seeded No. 11 this year while the Fighting Irish are seeded No.14 and have lost eight of their last nine as Mike Brey remains coach for his last game. ND is 4-9 ATS in neutral sites while VT likes to beat up on the little guys and are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games against teams with  a winning percentage below 40%. Add that the favorite is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

San Francisco vs Gonzaga 11:30 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Dons- San Francisco has already won a pair of WCC tourney games including a 93-87 double-overtime win over Santa Clara Saturday night. they are 4-12-1 ATS after scoring 90 points in their previous game and they are 10-23 ATS after a SU win. The Dons must now face the Bulldogs who are the No. 2 seed and a team that they have lost to 26 straight times including twice this season. The beat goes on...take GONZAGA!

New Orleans at Sacramento 10;00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Kings- I am really quite surprised that New Orleans with all their injury issues are only two-games under .500 after losing five of their last six. Sacramento who is set to make the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006 are off a home loss Saturday night to Minnesota. The Pelicans with Brandon Ingram leading the way get it done here. take NEW ORLEANS!

Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Heat- These two clubs met Saturday night in the Magic City and the Heat prevailed 117-109 as they held Atlanta’s lading scorer Trae Young to a season low eight points. He is averaging 26.7 points on the season and I expect him to bounce back with a stellar performance tonight. Miami has won 2-of-3 meetings and I look for the Hawks to even the series here as they are 6-2 ATS after a SU loss. The Heat are 10-25-2 ATS in their last 37 games following a SU win. Take ATLANTA!

New York at Boston 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) overt Celtics- New York is currently on their second eight-game winning streak of the season and their confidence has never been higher. But, there is a difference this time around as Josh hart and Jalen Brunson have been added and are making major contributions on both ends of the floor. Boston bolted out to a 28-point lead and then slept-walked the rest of the game and were overtaken and defeated as well as humiliated 115-105 at home by Brooklyn. Each of the Knicks victories have been by at least 15 points including a 109-94 win at Boston. Take the red-hot...KNICKS!

Wisconsin at Minnesota 7:30 ET

Badgers (-) over Golden Gophers- I can not remember a Wisconsin team that has been in this position before, needing a win and strong run through the Big Ten Tournament to qualify for the Big Dance. They have been very consistent over the years taking pride in having one of the best defenses in the nation. Although they have slipped a bit they still only are allowing just 63.7 PPG but their offense hasn’t picked up any slack at all scoring just 65.0 PPG. The goof here is that Minnesota is one of the worst shooting teams in the country and that includes all aspects including Free Throws where they barely make over 60% (61.7% to be exact). The Golden Gophers just ended a 12-game losing streak with a buzzer beating shot against Rutgers and that is it for them. They shot their load and their season is finished and they know it. Gophers 4-9-1 ATS after a SU win. Take WISCONSIN!  

Northwestern at Rutgers 7:30 ET

Scarlet Knights (-) over Wildcats- The Scarlet Knights took a big hit Thursday as Big Ten bottom feeder Minnesota upset their karma as they blew a 10-point lead with 1:15 to play. Northwestern who seem like a lock for the NCAA tourney after winning five straight bring their record to 20-7 but have now dropped three straight and need momentum and a confidence builder. The visiting Knights captured a road win 65-63 in the first meeting as the visitor is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. The Scarlet Knights are 11-4 ATS at home this season.  Take RUTGERS

Michigan at Indiana 4:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Hoosiers- I knew that it would come down to this game and so did both the Wolverines and Hoosiers. Michigan is on the bubble as they have been all season and all those close losses and overtime defeats will not mean a thing if they do not win somewhere. This would be a great spot for that as No. 15 Indiana is 14-2 SU at home. Wolves 4-0 ATS in their last four road games and the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

Illinois at Purdue 12:30 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Fighting Illini- I know that Purdue has won the Big Ten regular season title and will have a double-bye 2hen the conference tourney starts while Illinois is in a log-jam with five other teams tied for second. Purdue is just 3-4 since losing to arch rival Indiana as their 3-point shot has deserted them. The Boilermakers won last year in over-tine as Zach Edey was the difference and I expect more of the same Sunday as the home team is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take PURDUE!  

Atlanta at Miami 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Heat- Miami has a half-game lead over the Hawks as they play the first of back-to-back contests. The Heat have dropped two straight and six of seven after bowing to New York last night. This is the third meeting with these two splitting a pair in Atlanta. The Hawks are 14-18 on the road SU and Miami is 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games against teams with losing road records and 9-24-1 ATS in their last 34 home games overall Take ATLANTA!

Connecticut at Villanova 7:30 ET

Huskies over Wildcats-These two will fight like cats and dogs today as they both are playing their best of the season right now. Connecticut of course got off to that great start and were actually ranked No. 1 for about 45-minutes but have won their last four games and in a convincing manner. Villanova hasn’t had the best of years as Jay Wright is surly missed but they have won their last three. The Huskies posted a win but the Wildcats got the money in the first meeting. This game is off campus in Philadelphia and UCONN is 3-0 at neutral sites while Nova is 1-4. Take CONNECTICUT!

Pittsburgh at Miami-FL 6:30 ET

Panthers (+) over Hurricanes- The Hurricanes are in a 3-way tie for the ACC regular season title with the Panthers and Virginia and would seem to have an edge over Pittsburgh as the are 15-1 SU at home. The later got caught in a look-ahead as the Panthers lost at Notre Dame on Wednesday. In the first meeting the Canes were a beaten 1.5-point favorite 71-68. Panthers are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take PITTSBURGH!

Utah at Colorado 5:30 ET

Utes (+) over Buffaloes- Colorado enters their regular season finale at .500 after three straight losses and they most likely will be without their leading scorer. Utah has not had the kind of season expected and have dropped their last four putting their once secure NCAA berth in jeopardy. The Buffs are 3-9 ATS after an ATS win and 2-6 ATS after a SU loss. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take UTAH!

Kansas at Texas 4:00 ET

Longhorns over Jayhawks- No. 3 Kansas has won the Big-12 regular season title and will be traveling to Austin the face No. 9 Texas. The Longhorns would have had a shot at the title except for their loss a TCU last time out and at Baylor the games before that. The Longhorns are 7-1 ATS in games after a SU loss. In the first meeting the Jayhawks used the home court to advantage and won 88-80. The home team is 30-1 ATS in the last four meetings. Take TEXAS!

Tennessee at Auburn 2:00 ET

Volunteers over Tigers- A win by the Volunteers here would assure them a double-bye for the SEC playoffs and mostly likely get them a third seed in the NCAAs. Auburn should be a bit down-trodden after blowing a late lead to arch-rival Alabama last time out. I always expect good thing from Bruce Pearls but the Tigers are either not that good or just under-achievers. The Volunteers one way or the other it will be the tougher defense that wins here...take TENNESSEE!  

Alabama at Texas A&M 12:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Crimson Tide- Alabama like so often the on the gridiron is the SEC regular season Champion on the hardwood as they finished 15-0 in conference play at home. Texas A&M who is 14-1 at home in SEC action has defeated the Tide four straight time and previous to that Bama had won six straight in the series. The Aggies are locked into the second seed and the underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Aggies are 23-9 ATS after a SU win while the Tide is 0-4 after a SU win and have nothing to play for. Take TEXAS A&M!

LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Kings- The last time these two met seven days ago the Clippers scored 175 points and lost to the Kings. LA played last night at Golden State and blew an 11-point half-time lead only to get wasted in the second half 70-35 as Russell Westbrook played in his fourth straight losing game. Sacramento has won four straight but the Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as visitors. Take LA CLIPPERS!