Colorado at Arizona 9:00 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Wildcats- Something smells here! Arizona (6-1) who perennially is a national contender on the hardwood is a meager favorite at home over Colorado who since joining the Pac-12 in 2011 has never won in Tucson. Get this the Buffaloes are 13-39 ATS in their last 52 road games and yet they virtually have to win the game outright to win the bet. Coach Sean Miller said of his Wildcats he has five new faces starting and they may have won six games but they are 0-1 against Division I schools. Losing to Stanford in their conference opener. The Buffaloes are a veteran team that leads the nation in free throw percentage (85.9%) while Arizona is shooting 54.4% at the line in their last two games. Take COLORADO!

Indiana at Illinois 4:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Illini- Indiana just opened their Big Ten season with a home loss to Northwestern as a 7-point favorite and now are about the same price as an underdog at Illinois. The Illini just pounded Penn State 98-81 as a 4.5-point road favorite as they took control midway thru the second half. Hoosiers coach Archie Miller was so upset with his clubs performance he call a 9am Christmas Eve practice to fix their ills and the Hoosiers are 7-0 ATS after a straight-up loss. Now, you understand why...Take INDIANA!

Gonzaga at Virginia 4:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Bulldogs- No. 15 Virginia was looking to prove themselves against ranked teams like Villanova, Florida and Michigan State all of which were cancelled do to COVID issues. The Cavaliers have won three straight but haven't played anyone the likes No. 1 Gonzaga's (6-0) who just played a pair of games against Northwestern State just to stay sharp as they won by 38 and 17 as 39 and 43-point favorites. Virginia (4-1) will be facing a Bulldogs team that averages 95PPG and Tony Bennett will have his No. 5 ranked defense ready and they rise to meet their competition and are 37-16 ATS in their last 53 games as an underdog. Take VIRGINIA!

Kentucky at Louisville 1:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Cardinals- These two have mirror records and the Wildcats at 1-5 may be in trouble when the Big Dance arrives and the 5-1 Cardinals will have to be better than what we've seen. Louisville does have wins over Seton Hall and their ACC opener over Pittsburgh but they were destroyed by Wisconsin 85-48. Kentucky has a number of problems one of which is poor shooting from the line (66%) and from beyond the arc (24.3). They are young and have maturity issues as Calipari has given players leave of absence from the team for a limited time. This is the 'biggest' game of the schedule for both side and a huge effort is needed in the worst way for the Wildcats. Take KENTUCKY!

Iowa at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Hawkeys- Funny isn't it how two teams from the same conference the Big Ten with the same impressive record (7-1) can be graded so differently. Iowa is ranked No. 5 and has only lost to No. 1 Gonzaga while the Golden Gophers only lost at Illinois and are unranked. Minnesota coach Richard Pitino has made his squad aware of the media's opinion of their record and talent. Iowa has won the last two meetings but the gophers won 12 of the previous 17. Iowa is just 3-7 ATS as road favorites and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

Villanova at Marquette 7:00 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Wildcats- No. 5 Villanova has already beaten a pair of ranked teams in Texas and Arizona State and have run off five straight winners since their lone loss in overtime against Virginia Tech. Marquette has dropped 3-of-4 winning at Creighton but losing at UCLA and Xavier and falling to Seton Hall at home. The Wildcats are the better club but the Golden Eagles are in a in a foul mood should be ready to bring this one down to the final buzzer. Take MARQUETTE!

Illinois at Penn State 6:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Illini- The thing we should all remember about polls, is that they are mostly bias opinions that reveal little. No. 18 Illinois started the season as high as No. 5 in the polls and then they had to play some games and have lost three times, granted all of their losses came against ranked teams in Baylor, Rutgers and Missouri but they didn't win any of them. The Illini are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games against teams with winning records and 1-4 ATS in their last five on the road and the underdog in this series is 19-8-2 ATS in the last 29 meetings. Take PENN STATE!

Rutgers at Ohio State 4:30 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) Buckeyes- No. 17 Rutgers (6-0) get a true test at No. 20 Ohio State (6-1) who responded to their first loss to Purdue with a healthy win Saturday over UCLA 77-70. The Buckeyes have added different players to the mix as some return and they depend on a number of inconsistent freshmen. Meanwhile., I usually don't back one-man-teams but when your leader is unstoppable he make everyone else better and the best player on the floor will be Ron Harper Jr. Scarlet Knights are 18-6-2 ATS against teams with winning records and are 7-3-1 ATS on the road while the Buckeyes are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 home games. So...take RUTGERS!

Purdue at Iowa 9:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- Usually I like for there have been more games played but with so many cancellations this one will serve 'our' purpose. I call it the 'Bang-Bang' theory where after an undefeated team is handed their first loss like Iowa against Gonzaga, after that they falter a second time the next time out (sort of like the Steelers this year) and they fall short. Purdue is off a 88-78 win at Notre Dame and has beaten the Hawkeyes four straight times and they are good enough to do it a fifth time. Take PURDUE!

Texas Tech at Oklahoma 7:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Red Raiders- Texas Tech was amped up for their home encounter with Kansas a 58-57 loss as the pressure of the meeting had them shooting tight and making just 32% of their shots from the field including 26% from 3-point range. Still, the Red Raiders have the No. 2 defense allowing just 52.4 ppg while Oklahoma's offense averages 85.3 ppg. Tech doesn't handle defeat very well as they are 7-19-7 ATS in their last 27 games after a straight-up loss. Add that the home team is 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings has me with the home dog. Take the SOONERS!

North Carolina at N.C. State 7:00 ET

Wolfpack over Tar Heels- It's a bit unusual for these two rivals to be opening their ACC schedule against each other but these are strange times. NC State has moved their home games to PNC Arena and the Wolfpack players love the venue. North Carolina is off a rout of Kentucky outscoring the Wildcats 41-19 over one stretch but unlike season's past the Tar Heels are sluggish offensively and are ranked No. 157 and their defense isn't so hot either ranked No. 115 surrendering 66.7 ppg. NC not the club the media makes them out to be as they are 5-13-1 ATS after a straight-up win. State is 5-1 ATS in their last six home games and 5-2 ATS in their last seven overall. Take the WOLFPACK!

Providence at Seton Hall 4:30 ET

Friars (+) over Pirates- Just when they started putting it together with four straight wins Seton Hall is messing with their chemistry by adding two new faces into the mix at the same time. Providence hasn't played since dec 9 when they won 79-70 at TCU and should hungry to play Take PROVIDENCE!

Marquette at Xavier 2:00 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Musketeers- Xavier at 7-0 is unranked and haven't played a game since Dec. 9 and are off a 99-77 pounding of Oklahoma after a win at Cincinnati (which doesn't look so impressive now) and have Creighton on Wednesday. Look for the Golden Eagles to soar over the musketeers after losing last time out to Seton Hall 70-63. Take MARQUETTE!

Illinois at Rutgers 1:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Illini- Watch out for the State University of New Jersey as they are making their mark on the gridiron in the Big Ten and now are ranked in the Top-20 at No. 19 for the first time since 1979. No. 13 Illinois was ranked No. 5 but is 5-2 and have played three ranked teams already including Baylor, Duke and Missouri. Knight good enough to win here. Take RUTGERS!

Cincinnati at Georgia 8:00 ET

Bearcats over Bulldogs- Now let me get this because I don't want to feel like I'm missing anything. Cincinnati is 2-3 SU I know that for sure because I checked the records and they are 1-4 ATS to boot and they are playing on the road at Georgia (5-0) who is undefeated and the Bearcats opened the favorite. This has got to be the biggest 'Don't make sense' game of the season to date. And there is one thing that you must remember when you see something like this and that is to think like a bookie. Georgia's wins are over cream puffs like Samford, Montana, North Georgia, Jacksonville and Florida A&M while the Bearcats were sparring with Take CINCINNATI!

North Carolina at Kentucky 2:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Tar Heels- The two winningest schools in NCAA basketball history jump-it-up Saturday and both clubs are off to slow starts. Kentucky (1-4) won their opener against Morehead State and have dropped four straight since losing to a ranked Richmond team, a ranked Kansas, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech. The Wildcats issue is the lack of scoring as they average just 66 points shooting just 24% from behind the arc but play great defense allowing just 65 ppg. The Tar Heels have their own problems scoring as they are shooting 27% from 3-point range and just 67% from the free throw line. In need of a win take KENTUCKY!

Western Kentucky at Alabama 2:00 ET

Hilltoppers (+) over Crimson Tide- Western Kentucky is 5-2 SU and only 2-5 ATS but have played some tough competition as their losses have come at the hands of Louisville and West Virginia while they have defeated a ranked Memphis team and Rhode Island. Alabama (4-2) has just one quality win over Providence and are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall and are only 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 home games and 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 overall. The Hilltoppers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games. Take WESTERN KENTUCKY!

Seton Hall at Marquette 9:00 ET

Pirates (+) over Golden Eagles- After starting the season 1-3 Seton Hall has won three straight including their Big East opener a 77-68 win over St. John's last Friday and their Tuesday game against Xavier was postponed. Marquette has defeated a pair of ranked teams taking down No. 4 Wisconsin 67-65 two weeks ago and Creighton 89-84 on Monday. But, the Eagles are now favored and should have difficulty focusing and that means trouble as the Pirates have a surefire No.1 draft pick in Sandro Mamukelashvili (how 'bout dat) who posted 32 points shooting 12-of-18 with nine rebounds against a weak red Storm. Add that the road team is 21-7-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings and the underdog is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take SETON HALL!

Kansas at Texas Tech 7:00 ET

Red Raiders over Jayhawks- A pair of 6-1 Big-12 combatants face each other in Lubbock as No. 5 Kansas and No. 14 Texas Tech play their conference opener for the first time ever before Christmas. The Jayhawks have won six straight after losing their season opener to No. 1 Gonzaga 102-90 while the Red Raiders lost 64-53 to No. 17 Houston. Tech is 4th in the nation on defense allowing just 51.6 ppg and holding opponents to just 35% FG's. Kansas is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games but just 2-5 ATS after a SU win and 2-12 ATS after a win by more than 20-points (95-50 last time out). Defense is the key...take TEXAS TECH!

Creighton at St. John's 7:00 ET

Blue Jays (-) over Red Storm- This one can get interesting as the difference in styles will have to give at one time or another. St. John's is a more free-wheeling club that will press you on defense while the Bluejays will be more methodical as they commit fewer turnovers than most averaging just 9.5 but the Storm for 19 turnovers a game so it will be a battle of strengths. What it comes down to here is 'pressure defense' will wear down especially a road team playing just their second road game. Johnnies rebound from OT Georgetown loss. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Duke at Notre Dame 9:00 ET

Fighting Irish over Blue Devils- It's bad enough that No. 21 Duke is 2-2 but, to be 0-4 ATS has the alumni grumbling and having lost to a pair of Big Ten teams falling to Michigan State and Illinois at home. The Blue Devils take to the road for the first time against a Notre Dame team off a 64-63 win over Kentucky scoring just 16 points in the second have hanging on for the win. The Fighting Irish also lost to a pair of Big Ten powers MSU and Ohio State and this will be this their fourth game against a ranked opponent as they go 0-4. It's a difficult task for a 'Devil' to win at this Catholic venue even if it's Blue but coach 'K' has made deals with the 'Devil' before. Take DUKE!

TCU at Oklahoma State

Horned Frogs (+) over Cowboys- Oklahoma State (6-0) is one of the hottest teams in the country having won 11 straight dating back to last season including their final three conference game. The Cowboys have also had an edge over the Horned frogs winning the last two and eight of the past nine at home. TCU who has struggled on the road 2-8 ATS L-10 do rise when playing better clubs with .600 winning % but still just 6-13 ATS after a SU win. OkSt just 1-4 ATS last five at home. Take HORNED FROGS!

Ohio State at Purdue 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Buckeyes- This is another unusual situation where we an undefeated ranked team No. 20 Ohio State (5-0) an underdog against a two loss club. Purdue (4-2) lost twice on the road against Clemson and at Miami but are a perfect 4-0 at home against inferior competition but are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games against teams with winning records. The Buckeyes have winning trends all over the board but one spot, they are just 20-45 ATS on the road against winning teams above .600. It's the BOILERMAKERS!

Georgia Tech at Florida State 8:30 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Seminoles- One of the biggest and least known home-court advantages belongs to Florida State who is 3-0 this season and have a 26-game winning streak when playing as hosts and a has won 68-of-71 home games. One of those wins came against Clemson (2-2) who dropped a 70-58 decision in Tallahassee last season and have lost 14 of the last 16 meetings overall. But, the Tigers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games and 10-4 ATS as road underdogs. Add that the road team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings and the underdog is 21-9 ATS in the last 30 meetings. After losing their first two the Yellow Jackets have bounced back with wins over Kentucky and Nebraska as their defense was the key factor. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Minnesota at Illinois 7:00 ET

Illini (-) over Golden Gophers- No. 13 Illinois (4-2) host undefeated and unranked Minnesota (6-0) who will be playing their first road game of the season. Golden Gophers' coach Rich Pitino has the offense (84.2) cooking but will still have to go a bit as Illinois is scoring at an 88 point clip. The Illini return home where they won their first three before going 1-2 on a three game road trip losing to Baylor and Missouri on Saturday. Sad numbers for Minnesota as they are 2-6-2 ATS after a SU win and 1-4-1 ATS in last six as underdogs while the Illini are 7-2 ATS after a SU loss. Add that the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and the favorite is 23-9 ATS in the last 32 meetings. Take ILLINOIS!

Clemson at Virginia Tech 6:30 ET

Hokies over Tigers- Undefeated but unranked Clemson (5-0) enters Blacksburg having yet to play a true road game. Defense has been the key for the Tigers who have held opponents to 35% shooting and only 51.4ppg ranking 4th in the nation. Virginia Tech is off a 75-55 beating at home by Penn State and has had a week to fix their offensive issues. ATS these two are on opposite side of the spectrum as the Tigers are 20-8 ATS after a SU win while Tech is 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games overall but the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Nevada at San Diego 9:00 ET

Toreros (+) over Wolf Pack- It looks like the oddsmakers have done their homework because San Diego was one of the worst teams in the entire west and were just 2-14 in WCC one of the weakest conferences the country. Nevada has six games under their belts (4-2) while the Toreros are 0-1 having had the pleasure of opening at UCLA and getting crushed shooting under 30%. But, the 'books' opened this one at -3.5 and I believe I understand what they know. San Diego coach Sam Scholl has brought in three NCAA transfers from Missouri, Rice, W. Illinois and Duquesne and they are expected to have a major impact on the program's basketball team. The 'Book's believe it look at that 'number.' Take SAN DIEGO!

Marquette at Creighton 9:00 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Blue Jays- Marquette was short-handed when they fell 69-60 at UCLA Friday night as they had numerous players either out or hampered and used several line-ups had little practice time and committed 18 turnovers. Creighton just destroyed intra-state rival Nebraska using a 30-7 surge leading to a 98-74 victory while forcing 25 turnovers. The Bluejays had an incredible shooting night scoring on 10 straight possessions and hitting 17-of-24 during one stretch while the former 'Warriors' were 4-of-20 from 3-point range against the Bruins including 0-for-11 in the second half. Take MARQUETTE!

Rutgers at Maryland 6:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Terrapins- No. 21 Rutgers (4-0) takes their undefeated record and Top-25 ranking into College Park for their first road game of the season. Maryland (4-1) was handed their first loss at Clemson last time out in their first road game of the year as they scored only 15 points in the first half. Both clubs had stellar season's last year as the Terrapins shared the Big Ten title and the Scarlet Knights won their most conference games in 17 years going 11-9. The 'Jersey Boys' have four starters in double-figures including Ron Harper Jr. who leads both clubs with 26 points per. Take RUTGERS!

Oregon at Washington 8:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Ducks- Most games have been moved on to campus' as large venues are not need but this game is being played in Seattle (riots aside). Oregon has won three straight since their opening loss to Missouri while Washington managed their first win 73-41 over Seattle after three straight road defeats. The Ducks have won and covered 6-of-7 meetings including the last three. The Huskies who have horrid ATS trends are beaming with confidence with Kentucky guard transfer Quade Green leading the way. This time around...take WASHINGTON!

Illinois at Missouri 8:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Illini- No. 6 Illinois (4-1) is coming off an 83-68 win at Duke and are looking for double revenge after having lost the last two meetings against Missouri. The unranked Tigers are 4-0 and are off to their best start in seven years. This should be an inside as the Illini have a strong middle with 7-0 Kofi Cockburn and 6-9 Giorgi Bezhanishnili while Mizzou will kill you with a trio of guards that average between 13.5 and 17.2 points apiece. Illinois has lost to Baylor and Missouri has defeated Oregon and Wichita State. Take the TIGERS!

Utah at B.Y.U. 6:00 ET

Utes (+) over Cougars- These two are meetings for the 261st time and the series is as close as the 2-point spread as BYU has a 131-129 series edge having won 13 of the last 18 meetings. Last season Utah cut the margin by winning in overtime 102-95 but I doubt that a high scoring game like that will occur this time around as both clubs have offensive issues. But, none worse than the Cougars who shot 27% against USC and when scoreless the first 9:39 of the game against Boise State. Low prices gives Utes a solid chance. Take UTAH!

Marquette at UCLA 10:00 ET

Bruins (-) over 'Once Warriors'- A pair of 4-1 clubs that last met in 1964 when both side were coached by legends of their day and Hall of Fame members UCLA's John Wooden and Marquette's AL McGuire. The 'Legend of Westwood' got his Nat'l Champion Bruins to best (61-52) of the brash New York rookie coach that day, McGuire later captured his NCAA Championship (1977 vs NC), but hey just wanted to say I remember that as Gail Goodrich got the best of Cazzie Russel of Michigan in the 91-80 Finals victory as the star and MVP Bill Bradly led Princeton to the finals. Okay, so what...well the Bruins also defeated Marquette in Dec. 1949 but I was only nine months old and don't remember it but I like the 71-year and two game streak to continue. Take UCLA! PS-I could have written up some scenario but the answer would have been the same...BRUINS!

Villanova at Georgetown 7:00 ET

Hoyas (+) over Wildcats- It has been 39 years since these two met on the Georgetown campus as it has always been such a big event it would be played in the city. There is no need to play aware but a gym with fans not allowed to attend so, so much for home court advantage. Despite the loss Villanova has been wildcats on the road 10-2-1 ATS but the home team is 5-0 in the last five meetings. The Hoyas have been up to the task as they play 'up' to their competition as they are 7-2-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records over 60%. Take GEORGETOWN!

St. John's at Seton Hall 4:30 ET

Pirates (-) over Red Breeze- St. John's enters this Big East contest 5-1 while the hosting Pirates are 3-3 but have played much tougher competition. Seton Hall was beaten by Louisville, Rhode Island and Oregon with a win over Penn State. It's been a long time since the 'Storm' has been in contention in the Big East and they are 5-11-1 ATS when playing against teams with winning home records, while the home team is 22-8 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Number might seem a bit high but it is probably for good reason. Take SETON HALL!

Oklahoma at Xavier 8:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Musketeers- A pair of undefeated teams meet where 6-0 Xavier will host their sixth home game after defeating intra-city rival Cincinnati Sunday 77-69. Oklahoma is just 2-0 and just won at TCU 82-78 Sunday as a 4.5-point beaten favorite. Sooners coach Lon Kruger has a pair of reliable seniors and a mix of young talent that can handle playing on the road where they are 5-2 ATS against teams with better than 60% or more. Xavier has four wins by a total of eight points, is just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall, just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games and they are 1-5 ATS against teams with SU winning records. Take OKLAHOMA!

Indiana at Florida State 7:25 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Seminoles- The Hoosiers opened the season with a pair of impressive 30 and 21 points wins and then ran into Texas and were blown out by 22 points. But, they rebounded after their loss the following contest taking down Stanford 70-63 and showing character as a unit. No. 20 Florida State is 1-0 with an 86-58 rout of North Florida 86-58 as the team that finished 26-5 last season adjusts to three new starters with two going No. 4 and 11 in the NBA draft. With too many newcomers and only one game under their belts the Seminoles are at a disadvantage. Take INDIANA!

Furman at Cincinnati 5:00 ET

Paladins (+) over Bearcats- Well, after winning their first four games at home by 33, 28, 40 and 24 points Furman will be up against some real competition at Cincinnati and they are looking to prove that they are up to the task. The Bearcats fell short against rival Xavier as they faltered down the stretch Sunday dropping to 1-1 and will be playing their third straight home game. Cincy is 1-9 ATS in their last nine overall and 17-36 in their last 53 games overall. The Paladins are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 21-9-1 ATS after winning by 20 or more points... Take FURMAN!

Penn State at Virginia Tech 9:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Hokies- No. 19 Virginia Tech (45-0) already has some impressive victories including a 81-73 OT win over No. 3 Villanova while Penn State (2-1) was on their way to their third straight home win leading Seton Hall 29-10 and then dropped the game in overtime after leading for 39 minutes and 32 seconds (really) and led by eight with two minutes to go. Hokies with try and keep the tempo down while State will look to run the floor. This is the first road game for the Lions but they will play to the final buzzer tonight. Take PENN STATE!

Ohio State at Notre Dame 7:30 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Buckeyes- No. 23 Ohio State (3-0) has had the pleasure of beating up on three clubs at home where they were favored by a combined 71.5-points and they won all three by 71-points going 2-1 ATS. For Notre Dame it hasn't been so nice as they opened against No. 8 Michigan State and lost by 10 and then defeated Detroit-Mercy by eight and are 0-2. Both teams have four starters averaging double-digits with Prentiss Hubb of the Fighting Irish leading all scores with 23-ppg. Each club is dealing with injuries and the 'Shamrockers' are down to eight scholarship players. Buckeyes playing their first game on the road and against quality competition may well struggle here. You can only play with five at a time anyway...take NOTRE DAME!

Creighton at Kansas 5:00 ET

BlueJays (+) over Jayhawks- No. 7 Creighton (3-0) travels to Lawrence to takes on No. 5 Kansas (4-1) is what should be a well played well coached college basketball games and well worth watching. The Bluejays were favored by 81.5-points and played 8-points under the 'number' going 1-2 ATS. This being Creighton first road game may raise some concern but there are no fans in attendance and this is a 'national' game for them with more significance and they are 7-1 ATS last-8 against teams winning records over .600. Take CREIGHTON!

Seton Hall at Penn State 8:00 ET

Pirates (+) over Nittany Lions- After opening with a 71-70 loss at Louisville, Seton Hall bounced back to win their first of the season against Rick Pitino and Iona but have dropped a pair since losing bat Rhode Island and to No. 21 Oregon in Omaha, NE. But, the Pirates are 51-25 ATS in their last 76 games as road underdogs while Penn State is 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last five home games and as favorites. Take SETON HALL!

Kentucky at Georgia Tech 5:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Wildcats- Both of these clubs are off to rocky starts as No. 10 Kentucky has dropped 2-of-3 while Georgia Tech is still looking for their first victory after losing a pair. The Wildcats at least can claim they were beaten by big name schools in Kansas and Richmond whereas the Yellow Jackets were beaten by Georgia State and Mercer as favorites. Despite their two losses GT is a high scoring group averaging 96.5 points in their losses while the Cats ranked No. 203 averaging just 69 points. Take the points...take GEORGIA TECH!

Wisconsin at Marquette 7:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Golden Eagles- Wisconsin (3-0) is a deep veteran team that was making a run when the season closed down last March winning their final eight and have started with three straight this season. Marquette (2-1) fell short against Oklahoma State Tuesday as they weren't able to crack the Cowboys zone shooting just 8-foe-31 in the second half. If they think OK St can play defense wait until they get a load of the Badgers. Both coaches preach defense first so this should a low scoring game with the Badgers controlling the tempo. Take WISCONSIN!

Illinois vs Baylor 10:00 ET

Illini (+) over Bears- Oh my...this is one to watch! No. 2 Baylor (2-0) is to meet No. 1 Gonzaga on Saturday in Indianapolis but must contend with No. 5 Illinois today and they are beasts on both ends of the floor. Baylor of course is averaging 99 points per game and the Illini counter with 98.7 ppg but the difference comes at the other end of the floor where the Bears allow 67 ppg Illinois defense is allowing 57.5 ppg. They also are No. 2 in the nation in rebounds with 50.7! Take ILLINOIS!

Missouri vs Oregon 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Ducks- This one just looks a bit out of whack as No. 20 ranked Oregon (0-0) opened a meager 4-point favorite over unranked Missouri (1-0) who has an impressive 91-64 romp over oral Roberts. The Ducks closed the 2019-20 season strong going 6-1 SU and ATS finishing with four straight wins before COVID changed everything. This game is in Omaha and the trip will be somewhat easier for the Tigers and this one should go down to the final horn. Take MISSOURI!

West Virginia vs Gonzaga 7:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Bulldogs- No. 1 Gonzaga (2-0) opens the Jimmy V Classic against No. 16 West Virginia (3-0) in Indianapolis replacing Tennessee who cancelled because of COVID-19. There are questions now surrounding the virus and may be sidelined. I like the Mountaineers here mostly because Bob Huggins made the call and requested the chance to play the nation's top ranked team. The Bulldogs average 96 points per game a and it is Huggins stye to slow the opposition down and knock them off their tempo. In 2017 Sweet-16 Gonzaga defeated the Mountaineers 61-58 reaching the Final game. This time that will be good enough. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Indiana vs Providence 2:30 ET

Friars (+) over Hoosiers- This is the 'Maui Invitational' and it is being played in Asheville, N.C. as both clubs enter 1-0 after squashing inferior opponents. Indiana took Tennessee Tech by 30-points in and 89-59 beatdown while Providence won by 41 points over hapless Fairfield 97-56. The Hoosiers have been inconsistent under Archie Miller as they are just 3-8 ATS after an ATS win while the Friars under coach Ed Cooley are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. Both coaches stress defense first but will run guards based offense. Instinct directs me to the Friars...Take PROVIDENCE!

Iowa State vs Oklahoma State 7:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Cowboys- Both these clubs come into the Big-12 tourney streaking with the Oklahoma State Cowboys on a plus three and the Iowa State Cyclones once again on a minus-3. The Cowboys started their Big-12 season 0-8 and won seven of the final 10 to end up the No. 8 seed. It's fitting that these two meet here as the all-time series is tied at 66 entering this contest. The Cyclones swept the series last season but each has held serve this year winning at home. This time it's IOWA STATE! 

St. John's vs Georgetown 7:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Hoyas- The history of the battles between these two clubs would keep you up for hours and it will still be Big East action between these two created folk-lore that are still mentioned every time they meet. After a number of disappointing seasons both clubs got out of the gate quickly with the Hoyas starting 10-3 and St. John's 11-2 but once conference play started they both were fighting for this lives. Georgetown has won both meetings this season and the fact that I believe that the Red Storm are a better overall club, I'll take. ST. JOHNS! 

Washington vs Arizona 5:30 ET

Huskies (+) over Wildcats- Before conference play started Arizona beat-up on a bunch of weak sisters winning their first nine but have come back to the pack going 11-11 overall and 10-8 in Pac-12 action. Washington has been a major disappointment the entire season finishing least in the conference 5-13 and 15-16 overall. Despite their poor overall record the Huskies are sixth nationally in field goal percentage defense at 38.1 allowing just one opponent to shoot 50%. In spite of their seeding the Wildcats enter losing four of five and Washington has won three of their last four. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take the HUSKIES! 

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- This ACC match-up has a surprising twist in that North Carolina is seeded 14 in a play-in game in their own conference tournament. Virginia Tech seeded 11 enters a game over the break-even mark (16-15) while the Tar Heels are at 13-18 on the season. The Hokies have lost eight of their last 10 while Carolina is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 overall. What bothers me here is that Tech not only has the better record but they have defeated the Tar Heels 79-77 in overtime as a 7-point favorite already this season. Now, UNC is favored and they have struggled in that role going 4-14 ATS and the underdog is 6-2 ATS in the past eight meetings. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Iowa at Illinois 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Fighting Illini- Both these clubs enter with the same overall records (20-10) and are both coming off of disappointing losses with the Illini one-game better in the conference. Illinois had their four-game win streak stopped at Ohio State Thursday while Iowa suffered their first home loss since early November to Purdue 77-68. Iowa is 10-1 ATS following a ATS loss while Illinois is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven as a favorite. Take IOWA! 

Michigan at Maryland 12:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Terrapins- This will be the third opportunity for Maryland to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season championship coming off of a loss to Rutgers on Tuesday 78-67. Is it conference pressure that has the Terrapins o their heels and now they must defeat a Michigan team that they haven't beaten in three years going 0-3 ATS. The Wolverines need this much more than Maryland and can insure a better than .500 conference record with a win here. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

S.M.U. at South Florida 7:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Mustangs- At one time this season it appeared that SMU was a threat in the AAC but after upsetting Houston thy have lost four of five and even with a win here will not receive a bye in the conference tournament. The Mustangs are first in three of the ACC's top offensive categories and defeated the Bulls by 18 points at home but have dropped five of their last seven and are just 4-8 straight-up on the road. Take SOUTH FLORIDA! 

North Carolina at Duke 6:00 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- Duke had lost 3-of-4 before getting a revenge victory over NC State 88-69 last time out and now close their regular season against arch-rival North Carolina. Back in early February the Tar Heels blew a late double-digit lead as the Blue Devils rallied and won in overtime 98-96. North Carolina has now covered the last five meetings despite losing the past two outright. This time Duke gets the wi and the money. Take the BLUE DEVILS! 

Oklahoma State at Texas 4:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Longhorns- Texas enters this fray on a season high five-game win streak as they face Oklahoma State who has won their last two. The Longhorns have won 13 of the last 15 meetings in Austin straight-up and have a win at Stillwater this season 76-64 as a 3-point underdog back in mid-January. After dropping their first eight Big-12 games Oklahoma State has gone 6-3 SU and has a renewed confidence that they believe will carry them through the conference tournament. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take the COWBOYS! 

Kansas at Texas Tech 2:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- No. 1 Kansas has won 15 in-a-row behind the country's best big man Udoka Azubuike who missed part of the season due to a suspension after a fight at Kansas State and the final nine games last season due to surgery. He had a career high 31 points going 13-of-14 from the field Monday in a win over TCU and he leads the nation in FG percentage. Texas Tech has lost their last three including a 71-68 overtime loss at Baylor on Monday. The last time the Red Raiders were on 3-game losing streak the defeated No. 1 Louisville in December. The home team is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings and they do it again here. Take TEXAS TECH! 

Baylor at West Virginia 1:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Bears- The No. 4 ranked Baylor Bears have been unbelievable this season at one span winning 22 straight and posting an amazing 16-5 ATS record with one NL game. The Bears have done it with defense and rank 6 allowing just 59. 6 points per games. West Virginia has of course under Bob Huggins have stressed defense and are ranked 20 allowing just 62.4. The Bears took the first meeting 70-59 but this time with this 'price' I believe it's...WEST VIRGINIA! 

Georgia Tech at Clemson 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- No matter the result here tonight Clemson will advance to tournament play whereas this is the final game of the season for Georgia Tech because they dropped their appeal of suspension and are not eligible for post-season play. The Yellow Jackets have posted 10 wins in the ACC for the first time since 1995-96 and with a win here finish above .500 in conference play since 2003-04. The Tigers are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as favorites and Tech is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last six overall. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Cougars- It hasn't been the best of season's for Connecticut but they have improved steadily as the year progressed. Houston began the week on top of the ACC but now take to the road where they are just 6-5 Su and 4-7 ATS and are 0-5 ATS as road favorites and 0-5 ATS after an ATS win. The Huskies are 13-3 SU at home including 5-1-1 ATS as a home dog and the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CONNECTICUT!

Florida State at Notre Dame 9:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Seminoles- I like Notre Dame for the same reason that I posted Clemson as a BEST BET winner over Florida State on Saturday. The Seminoles had a chance to win their first ACC basketball title and regardless of the result of the final two games they have clinched a 'double-bye'. They lost at Clemson and I believe in this meaningless (to Florida State) game the Fighting Irish will battle for the win. Take NOTRE DAME!

Virginia at Miami-Fl 9:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Hokies- The defending National Champions started the season slowing as if with a hangover from their run through the NCAA Big Dance last year and getting ready to do it against with six straight wins. Miami has dropped two straight both on the road and is danger of having back-to-back losing season's which hasn't happen to a Jim Larranaga club since 1993. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers trail the lifetime series 12-11 and are 2-7 straight-up in Miami and just 5-14 -1 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite. Take the HURRICANES!

Florida at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gators- Anthony Edwards has been touted as the best freshman in the country and after winning SEC Freshman of the Week honors for the second consecutive week Georgia has won three of four and people are starting to understand all the hype. The Bulldogs had a 22-point lead over Florida with 16:43 to play four weeks ago and now have a chance to close the deal at home. The Gators as usual are one of the most inconsistent teams in all of basketball. Georgia is 4-1 Ats in the last five meetings and the underdog is 4-1 AST in the last five as well. Take the BULLDOGS!

Texas at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (-) over Longhorns- Both these clubs had to scratch and claw their way to 8-8 in Big-12 conference action as Texas is closing fast with four straight wins after four straight losses and the Sooners have won their last two after dropping thee previous three. Oklahoma is coming off of their best performance of the season defeating West Virginia in Morgantown 73-62 as an 8-point underdog (not an easy task). The Sooners are 12-2 SU at home with season with their losses coming against a No. 1 ranked Baylor and No.1 Kansas. Not tonight...take OKLAHOMA! 

Purdue at Iowa 9:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- Here we go again with the Boilermakers, I have been involved with and against this 15-14 club all season with decent success. Although they let me down against Michigan they provided the wining margin against Wisconsin, Indiana and a huge 104-68 win over these same Hawkeyes. Tonight is Senior night in Iowa and they have ben promising revenge on Purdue, buy, ya know it just doesn't happen because you say it will. Senior night is not a good night for the home team as there are countless distracts and melancholy memories. Purdue has won the last three meetings by an average 25 points and sweep the series. Take the BOILERMAKERS! 

Marquette at DePaul 8:00 ET

Blue Demons (+) over Golden Eagles- This to me is the hardest bet on the board as I just don't see how the Blue Demons are going to stay with Marquette. The Golden Eagles have taken eight of the last nine meetings and are closing the regular season against the Big East's two worst teams DePaul and St. John's. The Eagles squeaked by in the first meeting 76-72 as the Demons (+6.5) took the cash. Marquette may see this as just a tune up before tourney time and could get ambushed. Take BLUE DEMONS! 

Maryland at Rutgers 8:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Terrapins- Here we go again with an unranked team Rutgers is favored over a No. 9 ranked Maryland squad. Maryland for years was a big deal in the ACC and many were disappointed when the split for the Big Ten in 2014 and still more were disappointed by their play in their new conference. Well, it appears that this season the Terrapins can clinch their first title and are getting their second chance to clinch. Saturday they were throttled at home by Michigan State 78-66 and should get thwarted against tonight as the pressure grows. Take RUTGERS! 

Michigan State at Penn State 7:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Spartans- No. 20 Penn State who has won 15 home games look to win their 12th conference game of the season matching their Big Ten high set in 1975. Michigan State who won for 'us' on Saturday at Maryland has struggled of the road going 6-5 straight-up but just 3-7 ATS. The Spartans have won their last three against the number while the Lions are 0-4 ATS ion their last four overall. No matter here. Take PENN STATE! 

N.C. State at Duke 7:00 ET

Blue Devils (-) over Wolfpack- It was 12 short days ago when NC State handed Duke their worse loss 88-66 to an unranked team in Mike Krzyzewski's 40 year tenure. The Blue Devils managed to recover their next game out defeating Virginia Tech but has dropped their last two to Wake Forest and Virginia. That win for the NC State over Duke was huge as the Wolfpack are one again on the NCAA bubble and are just 2-3 in their last five games overall and 0-3 ATS in their ;last three overall and are 2-7 ATS after a straight-up win while Duke is 12-5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Take BLUE DEVILS!

Minnesota at Wisconsin 6:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin who is 13-2 SU at home is putting it together winning their last five contests while the Golden Gophers are off of a disheartening 74-73 home loss to Maryland as they blew a 17-point second half lead. Minnesota is 11-6 ATS after a straight-up loss and has lost four of their last five.The Badgers have had the best of this series winning nine of the last 11 straight-up but are just 2-8-1 ATS when playing teams with losing records and Minnesota is 13-14 SU. Take the GOLDEN GOPHERS! 

Colorado at Stanford 6:00 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Cardinal- Colorado who at one time this season were contending for the Pac-12 title have fallen on tougher times losing back-to-back games for the first time since December and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Stanford meanwhile has turned things around and are 30-12 ATS in their last 42 home games. So, I ask why are they just 2-point favorites at here. The Buffaloes are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and get the money here. Take COLORADO!

Michigan at Ohio State 4:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State is off of a pair of Big Ten wins this week taking down No. 8 Maryland and Nebraska. Michigan had their five-game winning streak ended losing 81-74 at home against Wisconsin. In early February the Buckeyes took a 61-58 win over the Wolverines in Michigan and now it's the Wolves turn to win on the road as they are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games. Take MICHIGAN! 

Michigan State at Maryland 8:00 ET

Spartans (+) over Terrapins- Maryland broke my heart with their 17-point second half comeback win over Minnesota this week and they have won 10 of 11. Michigan State has won 3-of-4 with tis loss coming at home 67-60 to the Terrapins and they are seeking a small measure of revenge here. What bother me her is that Maryland is 15-0 at home and less than a long shot favorite while MSU has lost 7-of-10. Note that the underdog is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings and the Spartans have a way of coming up big in games like this. Take MICHIGAN STATE! 

Duke at Virginia 6:0 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Blue Devils- This line might be a bit confusing as it is Virginia that has won five straight and eight of nine going 8-1 ATS while No. 7 Duke is off of a pair of awful road losses at NC State 88-66 and Wake Forest 113-101 in overtime. Most expect Duke to bounce back here and I just don't know if they are good enough. This isn't one of the dominating Blue Devil teams that we hare used to seeing, they are a good club but not a great on and are not the NCA favorite at this time. This is the first meeting of the year between these two and they have split games the past four seasons. Note that the underdog is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Take VIRGINIA! 

Auburn at Kentucky 3:45 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- As usual John Calipari teams show dramatic improvement as the season wears on and this year is no different. No. 8 Kentucky has won their last seven with their last loss at Auburn 75-66. The No. 15 Tigers started the year 16-0 and are 8-4 SU since and are 11-4 in SEC action while the Wildcats are 13-2 and lead the conference and are 16-2 SU at home while Auburn is 5-4 on the road. This one plays close...take AUBURN! 

Florida at Tennessee 2:00 ET

Volunteers (+) over Gators- Florida is coming off of their best all around game of the season pounding LSU 81-66 and have won and covered four of their last five. Tennessee on the other hand is dropped their last two and are 3-6 ATS in their last nine games overall. The Gators have not been the best on the road going 5-6 SU and 3-6 ATS and have not fared well against the Volunteers. Tennessee has won and covered the past three meetings and has the edge here. Take TENNESSEE! 

Florida State at Clemson 2:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Seminoles- No. 6 ranked Florida State comes to Littlejohn Coliseum winners of their last four and have won seven of eight with their lone loss tat Duke 70-65. The Seminoles have a half-game lead over Louisville trying to win their last first ACC title. Clemson at 14-13 is two years removed from a Sweet-16 appearance and just had a 3-game winning streak stopped on Tuesday by Megabucks winner Georgia Tech. With a 'double-bye' already assured for the ACC Tournament the Seminoles may come out flat here. Take CLEMSON! 

Washington State at Washington 9:00 ET

Huskies (-) over Cougars- Okay, here we have the Pac-12 cellar dweller Washington opening a 10-point favorite against their arch rival Washington State. The Huskies just ended a nine-game losing streak with a 25-point 87-52 win over California and get to play their in-state competition who they have dominated through the years. Washington has won seven of the last 10 meetings at home and lead the all-time series 185-105. The Cougars have been are on a four-game losing streak and have gone 2-11 since point guard Quade Green was ruled ineligible and have averages just 55 points in their last four games. Take WASHINGTON!

Indiana at Purdue 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Hoosiers- Now, this makes no sense to me at all. Here is Purdue having lost their last four their longest losing streak in six years a heavy favorite over Indiana who has won their last two and have five wins over nationally ranked teams. But, there are a few trends that explain this 'number.' To start with the Hoosiers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games including 1-5 ATS as road underdogs, while Purdue is 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games as home favorite. I can add that Indiana is 3-7 ATS after a straight-up win and the home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take PURDUE!

Maryland at Minnesota 9:00 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Terrapins- Maryland has a two-game lead in the Big Ten despite losing to Ohio State on Sunday ending their nine game win streak. Minnesota who had dropped five of their previous games came alive with a 83-57 rout of Northwestern Sunday. The Terrapins have won and covered the last three meetings and yet this 'price' is low. Maybe the reason is that Maryland will be ESPN's focal point Saturday as they host Michigan State. For whatever reason this line is way too low. Something's up? Take MINNESOTA! 

Rutgers at Penn State 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Nittany Lions- A pair of Big Ten clubs that have surprised the conference with their winning play enter this battle having lost their last two games. Penn State had won eight straight and gained a No. 10 ranking and trail Maryland by two-games and are still 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games while Rutgers has dropped five of their last seven. The Scarlet Knight have already posted a 72-61 win over the Lions but are just 1-6 in road games this season but are 11-4-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Add that the underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take the points with RUTGERS!

Virginia at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Cavaliers- In a much needed rush Virginia has finally put things together or so it appears by winning their last four and get to play a team that they dominated early this season 65-39 holding the Hokies to 27% shooting. The Cavaliers have now won 13 of the past 16 meetings and are 21-7-1 ATS as road favorites. Tech is moving in the opposite direction after dropping an 88-64 decision to Duke the have lost seven of eight. I can't hide that the Hokies are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 but the home team in this series is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Alas, take VIRGINIA TECH! 

Colorado State at San Diego State 10:00 ET

Rams (+) over Aztecs- It's difficult to know how good San Diego State actually are as they don't play a big time schedule out of the Mountain West. The MWC felt they are their best representative since the UNLV teams of 1990-91. Well, the Rebels shattered the Aztecs dream by upsetting State 66-63 on Saturday but SDS is still 5-1 ATS in their last six games as favorites. Colorado State has a decent run early this season but have fallen off of late and are 3-8 ATS against teams with winning records. The Aztecs have covered in the last four meetings while the Rams had covered the previous four meetings. Time for trend to come back. Take COLORADO STATE!

Kansas State at Baylor 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bears- Don't let the Bears loss to Kansas lessen your option on just how good they really are. Kansas State fell to Baylor earlier this season 73-67 ended the Wildcats six game winning streak and have now lost seven straight. For the most part teams in any sport that have long winning streak stopped come out flat after the euphoria has worn off. Believe it or not but K-State is 6-0-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. I'll go with the flow. Take KASNAS STATE!

T.C.U. at Iowa State 7:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Cyclones- Both of these Big-12 clubs are having disappointing seasons as they enter this contest winning just 3-of-10. TCU who has 16 wins on the year is just 1-8 on the road and the home Cyclones have suffered their two worst losses in school history. Iowa State is 2-6 ATS in their last eight while the Horned Frogs are 2-7 ATS in their last nine. (not that much on either side) But, TCU has won the last five meetings win a non-cover OT win 81-79 this season. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Louisville at Florida State 7:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- No. 8 Florida State is one of the more talented teams in the nation and have won their last three and six of seven. Louisville who has a deep basketball tradition is 23-5 on the season and have only one player scoring in double-digits. That is a testament to a well coached team with balance. The Seminoles took the first meeting at Louisville 78-65 in early January a stinging loss that grounded the Cardinals. Louisville is 5-0 ATS in their last five against teams with winning records and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take LOUISVILLE!

Maryland at Ohio State 4:00 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Terrapins- No. 7 Maryland is in high gear winning their last nine and has a two-game lead in the Big Ten with five games to go in the regular season. Ohio State had won five of six before getting bested by Iowa Thursday 67-55. The Buckeyes are young and rely on defense and play it better at home where they are 13-5 ATS as favorites. As a mater of fact the favorite is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and the Terrapins are 3-8-1 ATS on Sundays. Take OHIO STATE!

Rutgers at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin is battling its way into Big Dance contention with three straight wins and is cocky about today's matchup as they seek a bit of revenge against the Scarlet Knights who handed the Badgers a loss in Piscataway 72-65. But, Rutgers is a tougher club this season and is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games overall and 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games as underdogs. The Badgers are 1-4-2 ATS following a straight-up win. Take RUTGERS! 

Penn State at Indiana 12:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Nittany Lions- Penn State is one of the surprise teams in the Big Ten as the 9th ranked Lions are just two-games behind Maryland. They had their eight-game winning streak stop by Illinois this week and are facing a nemeses in the Hoosiers who have won 11 of the last 14 meetings. Indiana is 13-3 at home and have defeated four ranked teams in Florida State, Iowa, Michigan State and Ohio State. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and get it done once again. Take INDIANA!

L.S.U. at South Carolina 6:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Tigers- Yeah, well this one look bogus to me...after losing their last two at Alabama and at home to Kentucky the oddsmaker seems to think that LSU is ready to swoon. The Gamecocks have been sneaking up on people as the leaders knocked each other around they have won five of six. The Tigers find them selves in almost the same spot as last year when the entered Columbia on a 3-game slide and posted a 89-67 victory to end their slide. This year it's only at two-games until the final buzzer here...then it will be three. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! 

Florida State at N.C. State 4:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Seminoles- Was it just a flash-in-the-pan or was the 88-66 rout of Duke a major step forward for N.C State. The Wolfpack knew the game against Blue Devils was big and hope to keep their momentum together against #8 Florida State who hasn't won in Raleigh since 2016. The Seminoles won last season in Tallahassee 78-73 as the pack cashed I at plus-7. Florida State is good and has some great athletes that NC State can match. Take the WOLFPACK!

Villanova at Xavier 2:30 ET

Musketeers (+) over Wildcats- It appears the Wildcats are back on track rebounding from three straight conference losses with a trio of wins including a pair of 20-point wins their last two times out. Villanova already has a win over the Musketeers 68-82 as Xavier looks to get even (6-7) in conference play having covered the previous three meetings. Xavier has posted four wins in their last five overall with their lone loss at Butler 10 days ago. Take XAVIER! 

Marquette at Providence 12:00 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Friars- I like this matchup and the way it sets up as the home team Providence has won their last two in Big East action while Marquette has dropped their last two. The Friars are a half-game ahead of the Golden Eagles and have a 81-80 overtime win in the first meeting on January 7. Smarting form their loss at Villanova and at home against Creighton the well rested Eagles are ready to fly after having played just once in the last 10 days. Take MARQUETTE! 

Virginia at Pittsburgh 12:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Cavaliers- Hey, folks Virginia may have won three straight and six of seven but they are not a Final-4 caliber team like in recent past. The Cavaliers have lost that edge that brought them where they are as their 6-16 ATS record will attest. Pittsburgh has dropped their last three but still has a respectable 15 wins on the season and are 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings with the price never below -6. Now, they are a long field goal and it doesn't make sense. Take the PANTHERS! 

Pennsylvania at Dartmouth 7:00 ET

Big Green (+) over Quakers- So, they even do it in the Ivy's...yep. Here is Penn winners of six of seven both SU and ATS with a 54-46 win and cover over Dartmouth Feb 1 a meager favorite at a 9-14 club. The Big Green ended a nine game losing streak with a win over Columbia on Valentine's Day and followed that with a 75-53 win over Cornell. The home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take DARTMOUTH!

Oregon at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Ducks- The Sun Devils have won five straight Pac-12 games are tied for third with Arizona and trail the conference leaders by a half-game. Co-leader No. 16 Oregon who just swept conference co-leader Colorado and has a win over State 78-69 in Eugene. The Ducks have been a money maker and are 26-11 ATS in their last 37 games overall but just 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. ASU's good play winning 8-of-9 is supported at home where they are 7-1-1 ATS in nine games as home underdogs. Take ARIZONA STATE!

U.S.C. at Colorado 9:00 ET

Buffaloes (-) over Trojans- No. 18 Colorado is joined by Oregon at the top of the PAC-12 with six teams within a half-game of the lead. The Buffs are 12-2 SU at home and have had the best of it since joining the Pac-12 winning 10 of 14 meetings including the last three. USC might be tough to get by as they just swept the Washington schools and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games on the road, but Colorado is 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games against teams with winning records. Take COLORADO!

Ohio State at Iowa 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Hawkeyes- Two of the Big Ten's Top-25 ranked teams meet at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena where No. 20 Iowa is 12-1 on the season including the last 11 in-a-row. No. 25 Ohio State has the nation's 14th ranked defense efficiency and hold opponents to 41.2% shooting on 2-point field goals. This will be the only regular season meeting and the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and now I ask. With the home court and higher poll ranking I question by the 'price' on Iowa is so cheap. The Buckeyes are 10-3 following a ATS win while the Hawkeyes are 0-3-2 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win. Take OHIO STATE!

Villanova at DePaul 9:00 ET

Blue Demons (+) over Wildcats- DePaul who has been at the bottom of the Big East it seems like forever and have rarely left the basement are once again last in the standings winning just one of 12 conference games. Villanova who has defeated DePaul 19 straight times including a 79-75 in overtime in the first matchup this season and have won their last two games after losing three straight. The Blue Demons are 12-1 in non-conference play and have become much more respectable and can keep this one close. Take DEPAUL!