Maryland at Iowa 8:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Hawkeyes- My first impression of this match-up is that the 'line' looks very suspect as No. 19 Iowa hosts an unranked Maryland squad. When you consider that Iowa is 13-2 straight-up at home a think this line is way too low and a sucker 'bet' for some reason. The Terrapins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and are 7-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and they are coming off of a 65-52 loss to Michigan. Iowa is off of a buzzer beating non-cover at Rutgers Saturday and have won their last four straight-up and this line is way low. Take MARYLAND!

Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Boilermakers- Win or lose this will be an ugly affair as these intra-state rivals have no love lost for each other. Both Big Ten foes are moving in opposite directions and they are moving fast. Indiana may be 13-12 but they are putrid against the points where they are 8-18 ATS on the year and are 1-9 ATS in their last 10. Purdue meanwhile has won eight of nine and are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Also note that the favorite is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. But, these are desperate time for the Hoosiers and this one may turn into an outright assault. Take INDIANA!

Mississippi at South Carolina 7:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Rebels- The Mississippi team has been 'hell on wheels' against their opponents as they are not only 18-7 SU but they are an even more impressive 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games overall. These two squads have split the last four meetings with the Rebels going 4-0 ATS but the underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings, This is a decent spot for the Gamecocks as Mississippi enters a road favorite after four straight wins. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

T.C.U. At Oklahoma State 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Horned Frogs- TCU has hit a huge bump in their season as they have dropped their last two and have now lost four players to the rest of the season. Oklahoma State meanwhile dropped their fifth straight overall and eighth straight in Big-12 action. The Cowboys have dominated this series leading the all-time series 25-7 with the Horned Frogs winning at home in the first meeting this season 70-68. TCU is just 2-5 straight-up in true road games this season while OK State is 6-6 SU at home but just 2-10 ATS as hosts. Because of the injuries to the Frogs 'we' will play on the COWBOYS!

Illinois at Wisconsin 8:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Illini- Inconsistent Wisconsin has dropped their last two and just don't seem to have the same defensive firepower as team of their recent past. Illinois has won four straight after a horrible Big Ten start which included a 72-60 home loss to the Badgers and have lost 14 straight in this series. Whiskey has won the last seven home meetings by an average of 17.8 points and Illinois is 6-19-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings and the favorite is 20-6-1 ATS. I find it difficult to see why the Badgers are still ranked in the Top-25...maybe they will show 'us' why tonight. Take WISCONSIN!

Virginia at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Cavaliers- No. 4 Virginia would possibly be undefeated if they did not have to play Duke who has defeated the Cavaliers twice this season for their only losses. No. 16 Virginia Tech fell at Virginia 81-59 on January 15 when both clubs were ranked in the Top-10. The Cavs lead the series all-time 92-56 but are just 21-30 in Blacksburg and these two have split their series on each of the past three years. Although Virginia is 20-6 ATS on the road the home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. With a bit of revenge on their minds the Hokies get it done. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Villanova at St. John's 5:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Wildcats-Villanova has dominated the Big East the past few seasons while going 43-18 ATS in their last 61 games overall and are 11-1 in conference play. The Wildcats have won four of the last five against the Red Storm including a 76-71 home win the first week of January when St. John's blew an 11-point second half lead. But, although Villanova has won four of the last five meetings straight-up the Red Storm is 4-1 ATS in the last five. With this game at Madison Square Garden the Storm's fan base will be raucous. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Mississippi State at Arkansas 8:30 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Bulldogs- I seem to see it every year in every season where the Bulldogs are touted as a possible Elite-8 of Final-Four club but just like football they fall well short of really being a threat (See vs. Alabama football). At 17-7 and off of a 81-62 win over their nemesis Crimson Tide but have lost 3-of-5 and are 4-6 ATS away from home. Arkansas has dropped their last two on the road and are a miserable 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games but the home team is 24-9 ATS in this series and the Razorbacks are 10-4 straight-up. Getting points here that they most likely won't need. Take ARKANSAS!

Tennessee at Kentucky 8:00 ET

Wildcats and Volunteers- What a great matchup! No. 1 Tennessee brings a 19 game winning streak into Lexington to face No. 5 Kentucky in Louisville where the Wildcats are 13-1 straight-up. Both clubs have been tearing it up everywhere they go as the Volunteers are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games as well as 9-5 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Kentucky meanwhile is 8-1 ATS in their last nine but are just 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings. One difference between the two clubs is that Kentucky at time might have five freshmen on the floor while Tennessee will have an experienced senior laden squad that has never played in a 'big game'...Take KENTUCKY!

Iowa at Rutgers 6:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Hawkeyes- This has got to be the 'bogus' game of the day as No. 17 Iowa visits Piscataway to take on upstart Rutgers. The Hawkeyes capped an improbable win Sunday with a 3-point shot at the buzzer after trailing by 11 points with 2:09 remaining and they have had six days to pat themselves on the back. Iowa has won five of six meetings since the Knights joined the Big-Ten with the lone loss coming in the last meeting at Rutgers a year ago. The Knights entered the season just 9-63 SU in conference play and have won five this season including a home win 64-61 over than ranked No. 16 Ohio State. Although Iowa is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 and against the Big Ten they are just 12-15-1 ATS in their last 38 road games. Take RUTGERS!

Iowa State at Kansas State 4:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Kansas State after starting Big-12 play 0-2 have reeled off nine straight conference wins with an SEC loss thrown in the mix and are 10-1 SU at home but just 4-7 ATS. Iowa State is off a crushing loss at home against TCU last Saturday and have had a week to stew over what could have been. The Wildcats are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 Big-12 games including 3-0 ATS in the last three meetings with the Cyclones including a 58-57 win in January. The fact that K.State is 10-1 at home and such a small favorite tells me the odds makers give the Cyclones a shot at winning this game outright. Take IOWA STATE!

Indiana at Minnesota 2:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Golden Gophers- There 'numbers' surrounding this contest are not pretty even though both these clubs are over .500. to start with the once proud Indiana Hoosiers have dropped their last two and nine of their last 10 while Minnesota enters off of four straight losses and is just 3-7 ATS at home. Although the Hoosiers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games they are still just 1-7 ATS in their last eight the underdog is 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings, Take INDIANA!

Arizona at Utah 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Utes- It appears that the issues that the U.of Arizona has off the court have affected their play on the court. The Wildcats have lost five straight their longest losing streak in 35 years and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Utah has been disappointing as well this season and are just 3-8 ATS at home and have been dominated by the Cats since joining the Pac-12. Arizona has won four straight in the series and 13 of 14 including an 84-81 OT win the first week of January and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings in Utah. Take ARIZONA!

Houston at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Huskies- At 23-1 and No. 9 in the nation Houston has established AAC dominance by defeating Cincinnati 65-58 last time out and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven. As a matter of fact the Cougars have been the best overall point spread team in the country the past three seasons going an amazing 35-16-2 ATS in their last 53 games overall. Houston is 10-1 SU and ATS on the road and have won four of the last five meetings but are 0-3 ATS in the last three meetings with the Huskies. UConn is 12-2 SU at home and 10-4 ATS. Take the points with a slight letdown by the Cougars. Take CONNECTICUT!

Rutgers at Northwestern 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Rutgers- Both clubs here are bottom feeders in the Big Ten and enter on losing streaks with Rutgers losing their last three and the Wildcats dropping their last four. The Scarlet Knights who haven't won five conference games since 2014 has a chance here against a club that is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 Wednesday games. Northwestern won the first meeting 65-57 in New Jersey and now turn-about is fair play. Take RUTGERS!

Duke at Louisville 9:00 ET

Cardinals and Blue Devils- Duke comes rolling into Louisville off of a huge season sweep of Virginia and have won eight in-a-row going 4-0 ATS in the last four. Louisville is off a heartbreaking overtime loss at Florida State and how they respond is who they are. The Cardinals are 7-1 ATS after a straight-up loss and 12-3-1 ATS after an ATS loss. The Tigers are 12-2 SU at home and play the kind of defense that held ons of the nations offenses (North Carolina) in a 83-62 road win. With the points and the home floor and that pressing defense ...take LOUISVILLE!

Kansas State at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns over Wildcats- I was just about to say how the Longhorns are not of the same quality as team of recent seasons but when I saw that they are favored over No. 18 Kansas State I started looking for what I might have missed. After all Texas is just 14-10 on the season and a very unimpressive 6-8 ATS at home. Kansas State enters with all the 'numbers' behind them as they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and they are 10-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Shaka Smart better start to do some coaching and get these guys ready or he won't be around much longer. Take TEXAS!

Michigan at Penn State 8:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Wolverines- This has been one of the ugliest cage seasons for Penn State as they dropped their first eight Big Ten encounters and got their lone win at Northwestern last Monday before bowing to Ohio State 74-70 on Thursday. Michigan has the talent to make it to the Final-Four and is 8-2 in Conference with both losses coming on the road to Wisconsin and Iowa. The Lions are 5-11-1 ATS on the season while the Wolverines have been crushing the book, going 23-9-1 ATS on the road and 36-15-1 in their last 52 Big Ten encounters but this one is too one-sided. Take PENN STATE!

L.S.U. at Kentucky 7:00 ET

Tigers or Wildcats- Two of the hottest and best teams in the nation clash in Lexington where #4 Kentucky will welcome #21 LSU in a SEC showdown. Both clubs are 9-1 in conference with the Wildcats winning their last 10 going 8-0 ATS in their last eight and are 13-0 at home. The Tigers have won 12 of its last 13 games scoring 80 or more points in 10 of the last 11 games. Kentucky has won 11 of the last 13 meetings with the Tigers last win at Kentucky in 2009 but LSU is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take KENTUCKY!

Michigan State at Wisconsin 7:00 ET

Spartans and Badgers- How the Badgers are ranked in the Top-25 believe that is reward for seasons past as they just don't look like that kind of team to me. They seem a little different to me this year a half-step back so to speak. MSU finished a great Big-Ten ATS run winning nine straight then dropped three straight before recovering against Minnesota 79-55 Saturday. Wisconsin had reeled off six straight wins and covers before dropping a 61-52 decision at Michigan Saturday. The dog has covered the last four with the Badgers winning the last three ATS +12, +7.5 and +17. Take WISCONSIN!

Kansas at T.C.U. 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs over Jayhawks- I believe this is the first time that I have ever seen Kansas an underdog in basketball to Texas Christian. I know it would take more than the Horned Frogs being an improved squad which they are but there would have to be something else something more...and there is. The Jayhawks who have lost their last four on the road have also lost four starters to injuries and are going with four freshman, a first for coach Bill Self since 2013. KU is 1-6 straight-up on the road and 2-6 ATS in their last eight while TCU is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games and 13-6 ATS in their last 19 overall. Take the HORNED FROGS!

Oklahoma at Baylor 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- Baylor has four projected starters on the sideline and have lost their last two while Oklahoma has lost their last four straight-up and four of the last five meetings. Sooners look for revenge from a 77-47 home loss inflicted by the Bears two weeks ago will have Lon Kruger adjustments working for them. The Sooners have a 45-16 all-time advantage in this series and are 3-0-1 ATS as Big-12 underdogs. Take OKLAHOMA!

Virginia at North Carolina 7:00 ET

Cavaliers over Tar Heels- This will be a meeting between a rock and a hard place as one of the nation's top offensive teams North Carolina will host the nation's top defensive team in an ACC showdown among a pair of Top-10 squads. The Tar Heels have won their last seven and have defeated the Cavaliers 18 of the last 19 meetings in Chapel Hill and the home team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. With these impressive trends I would expect the Heels to come up favored but the odds makers sees it differently an 'they' usually have a good reason. Take VIRGINIA!

Cincinnati at Houston 4:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Cougars- Both of these AAC clubs are ranked with the home and favored Cougars at No.12 and Cincinnati No. 23. Both clubs enter today's battle 9-1 in conference play and are meetings for the first time this season. The Bearcats enter on a eight game win streak while Houston has reeled off seven straight wins and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games and 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games overall. Both team play tough defense with Cincy taking two of three last season including the conference championship 56-55. Look for this one to come down to the final buzzer a well, take the points. Take CINCINNATI!

Washington at Arizona State 10:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Huskies- Washington is running away with the PAC-12 and doesn’t seem to have many challengers' The Huskies are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and are up against a conference under-achiever in Arizona State who is 9-19-12 ATS in their last 30 Pac-12 contests. The Sun Devils have shown that they are capable and are 10-3 at home but are coming off a 91-70 beatdown at the hands of Washington State as hosts on Thursday. Although the road team has gotten the money is 20 of the last 29 the Devils are 2-1 in the last three meetings. Take the SUN DEVILS!

Duke at Virginia 6:00 ET

Blue Devils (+2) over Cavaliers- Here it comes the battle for the ACC supremacy as No.2 Duke visits No. 3 Virginia. These two clashed in Durham with the Blue Devils out lasting the Cavaliers 72-70 in their non-cover (-3) win where the line moved three points. That is the only blemish on Virginia's ledger (unless of course you look at their elected officials) and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Duke leads the series 120-51 and has won four of the last five meetings. Add the road team is 20-5-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Take DUKE!

Louisville at Florida State 4:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- Another conference match-up of ranked team as No. 24 Florida State host ACC rival Louisville in what should be a fairly even battle. The Seminoles enter on a four-game winning streak off of the heels of a 3-game slide while the Cardinals have won 7-of-8 including a win over No. 10 Virginia Tech on Monday so they are well rested. FSU is 10-1 SU at home but just 3-8-1 as hosts ATS while Louisville is 7-2 ATS away from home. The Cards are 34-11 lifetime SU over FSU and win here. Take LOUISVILLE!

Auburn at L.S.U. 2:00 ET

War Eagles (+) over Tigers- LSU has been playing great basketball winning 9-of-10 including a 92-88 overtime win at Mississippi State on Wednesday with their only loss 90-89 to Arkansas. Auburn meanwhile has rallied and won their last three after a 3-game losing streak but has fallen from the Top-25. Seems a bit 'light' for the No. 22 ranked team playing at home to be such a meager favorite for a team that is 11-1 SU at home against a team that is 1-4 SU in true road games. Add that the road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and that the War Eagles are 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings. It feels like a 'suckers' bet to me...Take AUBURN!

Kentucky at Mississippi State 1:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- A pair of ranked SEC clubs square off in Starkville as No. 19 Mississippi State hosts No. 5 Kentucky. After what was a dreadful start to the season for Kentucky losing their opener by 40+ points to Duke the Wildcats have shown their metal climbing back with a current nine-game winning streak and are 7-0 ATS in their last seven overall. The Bulldogs have been like a yoyo splitting wins and losses their six with the win looking to show up here. State is 10-2 SU at home and the home team is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings. Look for the Bulldogs to bite hard Saturday. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Washington at Arizona 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Huskies- Washington is on an 11-game winning streak going 9-1-1 ATS during that run. Arizona who was expected to be the class of the PAC-12 have dropped their last three and have been a huge conference disappointment at 5-4. The Huskies are 9-0 in PAC-12 action and have a 3-game lead at the mid-point of conference play and may not be fully committed here. Arizona has their eight game series winning steak stopped again the Huskies last February ans I expect the Wildcats who are 10-2 SU at home to start a new winning streak here. Take ARIZONA!

Cincinnati at Memphis 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Bearcats- Cincinnati have climbed to No. 25 in the national rankings and they are a dominant figure in the AAC with an 8-1 record. Memphis may not be up to their normal standard but they are 11-1 straight-up at home while going 8-4 ATS with their only loss coming against No. 1 Tennessee. The Bearcats could get caught looking ahead to their weekend match against Houston as the Tigers their last two and three of their last four. Although the Bearcats have won the last four meetings and six of eight this is a spot for the Tigers. Take MEMPHIS!

Houston at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Cougars- Houston who enters Orlando on a six-game winning streak is 21-1 on the season earning a No. 12 ranking and is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games. Central Florida on the other hand has won 31 home games in-a-row which is the nation's longest active streak. The Knights have won three of their last four and have a huge presence in the middle with 7-6 Tacko Fall who averages 2.8 blocks and will force the Cougars to adjust their shots. Central is just 5-44 All-time against ranked teams but a pair of those wins came the last two seasons. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Maryland at Nebraska 7:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Cornhuskers- Maryland started 7-1 in Big Ten action but has dropped three of four while the Cornhuskers never got started and are 3-8 in conference play and have lost five straight. These two will be butting heads as the Terrapins are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games but Nebraska has been a bully at home going 18-7-1 72% ATS in their last 26 home games. The Terps have the shooting advantage hitting 40% from beyond the arc while the mis-firing Huskers are at just 30%. but the key factor here is that the Cornhuskers are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 at home. Take NEBRASKA!

Clemson at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets (+) over Tigers- Streaking clubs that are moving in opposite directions clash in Atlanta where Georgia Tech has dropped their last three games will host Clemson who has won their last two and five of six. The Tigers bounced back after losing five of their first six ACC games but are still just 1-4 Su in true road games and 3-6 ATS overall away from home. Georgia Tech is 15-7 ATS on the season including 9-5 SU at home. The key factor here is the Yellow Jackets record as hosts going 19-8 ATS in their last 27 in Atlanta. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Connecticut at Temple 6:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Owls- This one could surprise 'us' as the Huskies are one of the more improved team s in college basketball and should be motivated here. Temple who is 8-2 SU at home are a mere 3-9-1 ATS as hosts while Connecticut has problems of their own going 0-4 SU in true road games and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games. The Owls have played tough against better competition but falter against lesser foes. Take CONNECTICUT!

N.C. State at North Carolina 8:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Tar Heels- These two ranked intra-state rivals are moving in different directions as the season matures. No. 10 North Carolina has won five straight and nine of 10 while NC State has dropped their last two setting an NCAA record for ineptitude since the inception of the shot-clock by scoring just 24 points at Virginia Tech Saturday. In that contest (if you can call it that) the Wolfpack shot 2-28 7.1% from 3-point range and 9-54 16.7% overall from the floor. NC State's high scorer C.J. Bryce had 7-points and Braxton Beverly played the most minutes and was 0-12 from the field including 0-9 from beyond the arc. When teams get crushed like that, especially good teams, they come out with huge intensity and battle down to the final horn their nest time out. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

Florida State at Syracuse 8:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Orange- It always amazes me when teams in the same conference with the same records play each other and one is ranked and the other gets no consideration. No. 24 Florida State invades the Carrier Dome and are on the upswing again winning their last three after a 1-4 losing spurt. Syracuse is 7-2 in ACC action with a win over Duke on their resume an are 11-3 SU at home. The Seminoles won the lone matchup in overtime last season 101-90 but have lost five of the last eight meetings but get the money today. Take FLORIDA STATE!

St. John's at Marquette 8:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Golden Eagles- These two met on New Years Day and the Red Storm destroyed the Golden Eagles 89-69 and are now 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Since that defeat No. 9 Marquette has reeled off eight straight wins going 7-1 ATS including 5-0 ATS in the last five overall. The former Warriors are 14-0 Su at home (11-3 ATS) 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. St. Johns was routed by Duke 91-61 Saturday and look to rebound against a quality team that they know they can play with as they already handed the Eagles one of their three losses. It happens again tonight. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Iowa State at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Cyclones- No. 20 Iowa State has won their last three and is 6-3 in Big-12 action while Oklahoma has dropped their last two and are just 3-6 in conference action having lost four of their last five. The Cyclones are the number 1 scoring team in the Big-12 with 79-points per, 73.3 FT's and 48.4 FG's while Oklahoma is second in conference rebounding and are 8-2 SU at home while Iowa State is 3-3 in true road games. Add that the Sooners are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games overall while the Cyclones are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings but the home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10. Just a good spot for the Sooners to show up. Take OKLAHOMA!

West Virginia at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (-) over Mountaineers- Missed out on both these clubs on Saturday playing Texas Tech who lost to Kansas and passing on West Virginia who punished Oklahoma 79-71. Now, tonight I suspect that there just might be some interest in Texas Tech having lost four of their last six while the Mountaineers who are 13-6-1 ATS on Monday nights have taken a dive this season. Bob Huggins' club has fallen on hard times this year and have been beset with injuries as West Virginia is 0-5 in true road games and 2-8 ATS overall away from Morgantown but the road team is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Red Raiders number are pitiful as they are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 overall and 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 against the Big-12. So, we have a pair of teams that are struggling to win bit one has talent. Take TEXAS TECH!

Penn State at Northwestern 8:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Wildcats- I wonder how many people are 'chasing' the Lions with them winless 0-10 in Big Ten action and are 0-6 in true road games. Northwestern must be chomping at the bit after dropping their last two on the road to No. 23 Wisconsin and No. 24 Maryland. Although Penn State is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 conference games they have dominated the Wildcats going 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Add that Northwestern is 2-6 ATS in their last eight leaves me with the Lions. Take PENN STATE!

Tennessee at Texas A&M 8:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Volunteers- Okay, the Vols are No. 1 and they deserve to be there...for now. Winners of 15 straight Tennessee is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in true road games and they are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games overall. For Texas A&M it has been a struggle at 8-11 and 6-6 at home but with a horrific 3-9 ATS at home. The Aggies don't have the offensive firepower of the Volunteers but they will have their 'Famous 12th-Man' as their home court against the nation's No. 1. Aggies play tough here. Take TEXAS A&M!

Kentucky at Florida 4:00 ET

Gators (+) over Wildcats- It has been a bit of a struggle for Florida this season as they are 4-4 in their last eight while the Wildcats seem to improve each time out winning their last seven and 9-of-10. One thing though the Gators like getting ready for the spotlight when Kentucky is around as they are 3-1 SU and ATS in the past two seasons. The favorite has made the money seven of the last eight meetings but the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine. This could be a stinker with both teams playing such tough defense but Florida only allows 62.7 points per contest and can surprise late. Take FLORIDA!

Texas Tech at Kansas 4:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- Another scary one where the 'numbers' just say no but the talent and spot says something else. Both clubs are ranked and have hurt the 'backers' with the Red Raiders going 7-13-1 ATS and Kansas 8-13 ATS including 4-7 ATS at home. 'We' have done pretty well 'against' the Jayhawks especially on Saturday's when they are 2-9 ATS. But, Tech has been even worse going 2-11-2 ATS in their last 15 Big-12 game sand they are just 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings at Kansas. When I start to examine talent I can't help but believe the injuries to this 'Hawks squad has been impactful and with the Red Raiders having the third best defense in college basketball behind only Virginia and Michigan. Take TEXAS TECH!

Mississippi State at Mississippi 3:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Rebels- My goodness I haven't realized until now how one-sided this series has been of late with Mississippi winning and getting the money in seven of the last eight meetings. The Rebels have already beaten the Bulldogs this season turning the trick in Starkville 81-77 as a 5-point underdog. The closer one looks the worse it seem for Mississippi State as Ole Miss is 17-4 ATS in their last 21 home games and the home team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings. So, what am I supposed to let that scare me (well it does a bit), not enough to keep me off the 'right' side. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Notre Dame at Boston College 2:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Eagles- Notre Dame may be away from the 'Golden Dome' but they have a golden opportunity to win their first true road game (0-4) against a team with equal ineptitude. Boston College has lost six of eight and are 1-7 in their last eight home games while the Irish are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. This is considered the Jesuits 'Holy War' and both sides will come out firing. Take the FIGHTING IRISH!

Michigan at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- No. 5 ranked Michigan has rebounded from their single loss at Wisconsin with three straight wins and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Wolverines have been dominate in Big Ten action going 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 conference games and are 22-8-1 in their last 31 road games. Iowa has dropped their last two games following a five game winning streak but is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings at home versus Michigan. This is just a good spot for the Hawkeyes to perform well. Take IOWA!

Oregon at Utah 9:00 ET

Ducks (+) over Utes- Utah's basketball team much like their football team this past season just doesn't measure up to what I am used to seeing. In past past we have seen Utah play quality ball that always gave up a fair shake for our money and currently they have won four straight and are 6-1 both Su and ATS in their last seven. But, things have changed as you can see by what the odds maker thinks of the Utes at home even after winning their last four. (And that's my point) Oregon has struggled without Bol Bol in the line-up but have always given Utah fits on the hardwood as the Ducks are 8-1-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take OREGON!

Xavier at Georgetown 8:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Hoyas- Georgetown came up with the gams they want beating St. John's on Sunday as Patrick Ewing finally gets to gloat over Chris Mullins (believe me Ewing will NOT gloat over Mullins as he has always carried himself with class. Xavier has dropped their last three but it isn't like they didn't show up. Fighting hard they succumbed to Villanova 85-75 and then dropped a pair at home tp Providence 64-62 and faltering down the stretch in losing to Marquette 87-82 on Saturday. I really think the Musketeers here are they are hungry off of three straight losses and they have had great success over Georgetown winning 14 of 18 meetings including six straight Big East meetings. The Hoyas should return to character as they are 14-38-1 ATS in their last 53 home game and the road team is 7-2 ATS and thats enough for me. Take XAVIER!

Purdue at Penn State 7:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- There are two reasons that I will be playing against Purdue here. The first of which is that they can't possibly recover emotionally from winning 'our' Big Ten Game of the Year (1-0) last Saturday when they beat Michigan State. It was 'our' first GOY release of the season and the next GOY winner comes this weekend. What is going on with Penn State? They have lost seven in-a-row and are 0-9 in the Big Ten play. Purdue has won their last five and are off of that huge win but they are just 2-4 straight in true road games. The Boilermakers should certainly have a letdown because they have accomplished their mission already. Lions will have to scape and claw to come up with their first conference win. Take PENN STATE!

S.M.U at Wichita State 9:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Shockers- My first thoughts are 'How the mighty have fallen.' A few short season's ago 'we' were talking about Wichita State going undefeated on their way to the Final-Four. Now, they are under the break even mark (8-11) and struggling in the AAC. The Mustangs have been what most expected and can have the ability to buck the Shockers here, as Wichita State is the worst shooting team in the conference and SMU averages 13.4 offensive rebounds a game. The Shockers are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall and continue their slide here. Take SOUTHERN METHODIST!

Illinois at Minnesota 9:00 ET

Illini (+) over Golden Gophers- Whoa, come on, not here, I really don't want to, but like Texas last night we must. Will somebody set me straight about this Illini team and I imagine that I will learn more tonight. I just saw Minnesota control and defeat Iowa Monday night while Illinois was shocking the Big Ten at Maryland 78-67 and have already ponded the Gophers 95-68 at home. Now most would expect the revenge factor to work for Minnesota but they off of a big home win over Iowa but that is not the norm. Minnesota is not only 2-6 ATS in their last eight at home they are 8-17 ATS in the last 25 versus the Big Ten. Add that the Illini are 21-9 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Take ILLINOIS!

Syracuse at Boston College 8:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Orange- Last season these two ACC schools split their season series with the home teams winning by 18 and 15 points. After starting 0-4 in conference Boston College has won their last two while the Orange started 5-1 but were pounded at Virginia Tech 78-56 on Saturday. Although Syracuse has played 20 games they have only played four true road games while BC is 8-4 straight-up at home. This should be a close had fought battle between a pair of clubs that built their basketball reputations in the Big East. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Mississippi State at Alabama 8:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Both clubs are at 3-3 in SEC action with Alabama winning 10 of the last 12 meetings against the Bulldogs with State prevailing in the second meeting 67-63 last season. Mississippi State rebounded from their 76-55 loss to Kentucky with a home 92-84 win over Auburn while the Tide is off of a loss at Baylor. But Alabama is are 7-3-1 in their last 11 games overall and 7-3 ATS against the SEC. The Bulldogs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and get the money here. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Kansas at Texas 7:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- I'm hoping for a little Shaka magic here. Texas is having problems and have dropped their last two not to mention the problems they have had against Kansas over the years losing 32 of 40 meetings including 6-10 at home. Everyone is aware of the Jayhawks loss to Kentucky Saturday and it wasn't because they were looking ahead, the Longhorns on the other hand lost their second in-a-row have lost five of seven and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. Kansas is 88-11 straight-up after a loss (3-0 tis season) and the number here tells me Texas will have to win the game. Looks inviting if you have any sense at all. But Kansas does have kinks in their armor with their big man sidelined. Take the LONGHORNS...

Virginia at N.C. State 7:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Cavaliers- Oh, Virginia is good 'we' know that and although they have failed in the past they do have a legitimate shot at least at the Final-4. There will be a contrast in styles here as the best defensive team in the nation will try and shut down the high scoring Wolfpack. I'm concerned about this because defense travels well and the Cavaliers bring it better then most but, N.C State is 12-1 straight-up and averaging 88.8 points per game at home Not to say that there isn’t a number of red flags which can be expected against a program like Virginia's. List to this they are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 road games and 36-14-1 ATS in their last 51 overall. They are also 8-1 ATS in their last nine visits to Raleigh along with the road team 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings. Not to fear, it's not perfect and this is a spot for the Wolfpack to shine. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!

Texas Christian at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) Red Raiders- Texas Tech started the season 15-1 by beating up on non-conference foes and then dropped three starts in Big-12 action. The Red Raiders are 11-1 straight-up at home but just 3-8-1 ATS as hosts and 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games. Texas Christian on the other hand is just 1-3 SU in true road games but a rewarding 6-2 ATS away from home. The 'numbers' surrounding this encounter are all one-sided as TCU is 12-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall while Tech is 8-21-2 ATS in their last 31 games overall and 5-17-2 in their last 24 games in the Big-12 and finally the road team is 13-3-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Duke at Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Blue Devils- I wonder if the beating the Irish took in the FBS championship has had an effect on the basketball team...nah. But, Notre Dame has lost four straight and is just 1-8 ATS in their last nine games. Although the 'Domers' are 10-4 straight-up at home they are just 4-10 ATS as hosts and were just blown out 82-57 by Virginia on Saturday. That loss will have them focused tonight against No. 2 Duke who is putting it together again. Still, at home with one of the nation's elite in town the Irish will show you their best. Take NOTRE DAME!

Florida State at Miami-Fl 6:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Seminoles- Since meeting three weeks ago both of these clubs have fallen a bit. Florida State won 68-62 as hosts and then went on to lose their next three contests while Miami has dropped five of their last six. Neither of these squads have been successful against the 'number' as the Seminoles are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall but hold a 47-35 series edge but Miami is 27-14 at home against FSU. The Seminoles are just 1-3 straight up in true road games and 3-5-1 ATS in anything away from Tallahassee. The Hurricanes are 7-3 SU at hone and get the money here. Take MIAMI-FL.

Chip's Guaranteed' NCAA Power Play

Houston at Tulsa 2:00 ET

Golden Hurricane (+) over Cougars- Houston certainly has shown that they belong among the nation's Top-25 coming off of a 94-50 route of East Carolina making 16 3-point shots. Tulsa who is not of the standard that they are known for are still 10-1 straight-up at home, The Cougars already have a 74-56 victory over the Hurricane and are 23-9-2 ATS in their last 34 games overall but Tulsa is tough enough to get the money at home. Take GOLDEN HURRICANE!

Michigan State at Purdue 1:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Spartans- Ya know a guy could have gotten rich or gone broke if they stayed with or played against the Spartans as they have won and 'covered' nine straight Big Ten contests this season and have won 14 straight overall. Number five on Michigan State's hit list was a 77-59 won over the Boilermakers three weeks ago as -7 favorites. Purdue has turned thing around winning their last four and seven of eight while going 9-0 straight-up at home. MSU has a pair of other trends supporting their side as they re of course 16-5 ATS in their last 21 and the road team in this series ins 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings but the Spartans haven't won in Purdue since 2014. These two are so even that they own the Big Ten best recored the past five years MSU 60-21 and Purdue 29-21. This time it's PURDUE!

Auburn at Mississippi State 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Bulldogs- Both clubs cruised thru their non-conference schedule but once SEC action started it all changed. Hey how about this, it is only fitting that these two meet this week as they are both 2-3 in SEC action and all three losses have come to the same teams Kentucky, Mississippi and South Carolina. Auburn with the hiring a few years ago have been th darlings of the public action and are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine SEC contests while Mississippi State is coming off their worst game of the season as they were drubbed by Kentucky 76- 65 and it wasn't that close. Defense will be the key and I like the way the Tigers play it. Take AUBURN!

Arizona State at U.S.C. 8:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Trojans- Both clubs can feel good about themselves as they are on winning streaks with the Sun Devils at three and the Trojans at two. When I saw USC earlier this season I saw them lose four straight and not against the greatest of competition and I thought they were in for a long season. But, they have bounced back winning six of eight including their last two over UCLA and Arizona. I just believe the Sun Devils are better. Take ARIZONA STATE!

L.S.U. at Missouri 6:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Bengals- Conference play has started and LSU is undefeated at 5-0 while Missouri is just 1-4 in SEC action with their lone win at Texas A&M 66-43. This is just LSU's 4th true road game while Missouri is 6-3 SU and 8-3-1 ATS last 12 at home. LSU has won eight games in-a-row but now they are playing their first game ranked in the Top-25. These two have split the last eight meetings and this one should go to the home team. Take MISSOURI!

Kansas State at Texas A&M 2:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Wildcats- Kansas State enters College Station riding a five-game Big-12 winning streak including their third win over a Top-25 ranked team Texas Tech holding them to their lowest out put in four years. while the Aggies have lost six of seven a and are just 2-8 ATS at home while the Wildcats are just 2-3 straight up in true road games. Although K. State leads the series 18-8 A&M is 7-3 straight-up as hosts against the Wildcats. Texas TEXAS A&M!

Marquette at Xavier 2:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Golden Eagles- The fact that this is a Big East matchup still has me wondering how teams based in the mid-west are part of the Big East but Marquette enters Cincinnati to play Xavier this afternoon. The Golden Eagles lead the all-time series 50-24 but have lost nine of the 13 meetings since Xavier joined the Big East. A small favorite on the road No. 11 Marquette in just 2-4 ATS away from Milwaukee while the Musketeers are 9-3 straight-up ay home. Take XAVIER!

Butler at Creighton 8:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Blue Jays- Butler started slowly in Big East action dropping three of their first four contests with their lone win coming against the Blue Jays the first week in January. That loss by Creighton sent them on a four-game slide and Saturday's win at Georgetown put them back in the win column. Butler meanwhile was out classed by Villanova on Tuesday and is just 1-4 SU in true road games and is 8-17 ATS in their last 25 road games. This is just a good spot for the Bulldogs bounce back. Take BUTLER!

Michigan at Indiana 6:30 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Wolverines- Michigan is off of their worst shooting game of the year but managed to defeat Minnesota 59-57 hitting just 34% of their shots. The Wolverines beat Indiana 74-63 three weeks ago and have won the last five meetings by an average of 14 points. The Hoosiers have dropped five straight but are 10-1 straight-up at home and are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 rod games. Michigan has dominated in Big Ten action going 25-9-1 ATS in the last 35 conference games and they are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 road games. Indiana is struggling but the underdog is 7-3 ATS and they should be ready here. Take the HOOSIERS!

St. Mary's at Brigham Young 11:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Gaels- It seems like every season 'we' see St. Mary's in the upper half of the West Coast Conference standing with an outstanding record usually trailing Gonzaga. BYU for the most part in a middle roader in the WCC with a couple of upset wins each season. If this is going to happen this season it most likely will happen here in Provo where they are 9-1 straight-up this season. The Gaels are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings including a 88-86 trouncing of the Cougars three weeks ago but the home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11. With this 'line' so low the odds makers are giving the Cougars a real chance to win this game outright. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG!

Arizona State at UCLA 11:00 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Bruins- The party is over for the Bruins! In the past season and a half UCLA has had to suspend and then lose players because they were thieves and got caught stealing designer sunglasses in China and others transferred out and finally games and since have dropped their last two on the road. UCLA has dominated this series 68-20 winning seven of the last nine. Although the Sun Devils are just 3-10-2 ATS in their last 15 road games while the home team is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings. All this but the true issue is the state of the union at UCLA. They are floundering on every level. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Michigan State at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Spartans- These two opened their Big Ten play on Dec. 3 when Michigan State took the Hawkeyes to the wood shed winning 90-68 in East Lansing. The No. 6 Spartans have won 12 straight and are a 'perfect' 8-0 both SU and ATS in the Big Ten and have won 20 straight regular season conference games. Iowa meanwhile has won and 'covered' their last six Big Ten contests but MSU is 17-3 SU in the last 20 meetings. The Hawkeyes are 11-1 straight-up at home and are ranked first in the country in free throws made (395) and at home with friendly whistles. Take the points with IOWA!

Mew Mexico at UNLV 10:00 ET

Lobos (+) over Rebels- This Mountain West battle shouldn't really draw much attention except for the fact that it will be the 'players' last chance to win Tuesday. Mew Mexico is 9-9 SU and just ended a 3-game slide with an 83-53 win as a 12-point favorite over Wyoming. UNLV not to be out done defeated San Jose State 94-56 Saturday and defeated the Lobos 80-69 two weeks ago in Albuquerque. The Rebels surprisingly are 4-1 in MWC play with their lone loss coming at Air Force while UNM is 3-3 and are looking for revenge against this 'over-rated' UNLV squad. Weak coaching and little basketball sense domes the Rebels. Take NEW MEXICO!

Villanova at Butler 7:00 ET

Bulldogs over Wildcats- After a shaky start the defending National Champion Wildcats have reeled off six straight victories and are 5-0 in Big East play. Butler is off of 'our' Power Play win on Saturday 80-71 over St. John's and is now 9-1 straight-up at home. Villanova is 3-2 in their five true road games and took 2-of-3 from the Bulldogs last season but are just 2-4 ATS in the last six meetings. The 'price' of this game tells me that Butler is ready to pounce here. Look for the BULLDOGS to sic the Wildcats...take BUTLER!

Mississippi State at Kentucky 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- No. 8 Kentucky is playing their best ball of the season having won their last four SEC contest and is off an 82-80 win at No. 14 Auburn. Tonight's game is sandwiched between the Wildcats win over the Tigers and a Saturday meeting against No. 9 Big-12 power Kansas. Mississippi State after dropping their first two SEC contests has bounced back winning their last two against Florida and at Vanderbilt. Although Kentucky is 6-1-1 ATS at home in the last eight meetings this is a better Bulldogs club that is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games. Wildcats are just 4-6 as hosts this season. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Iowa State at Kansas 9:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Jayhawks- If the Jayhawks ever are to enter a game with revenge on their minds tonight's contest in Lawrence is it. Kansas is off their road loss Saturday to West Virginia (Megabucks winner) and will host Iowa State tonight who pounded the nation's No. 8 team 77-60 at home in early January. The Jayhawks are 10-0 straight-up at home but just 4-6 ATS and are weakened with 7-foot center Udoka Azubuikenad 6-9 Silvo De Sousa sidelined. The Cyclone have covered the last four meetings and seven of the last eight. Take IOWA STATE!

Creighton at Georgetown 8:30 ET

Blue Jays (+) over Hoyas- Creighton enters this fray having dropped their last four overall and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games yet they a a virtual pick-em here at Georgetown. The Hoyas who are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 against the Big East. The Blue Jays have won three straight games against the Hoyas and lead the Big East in scoring at 83.5 points per contest and with Georgetown just 3-8-1 ATS at home this season and this 'price' tells me they lose outright here. Take CREIGHTON!

Virginia Tech at North Carolina 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- When I first saw this matchup I became a bit confused as my first instinct was that North Carolina was the higher ranked team but this is not so as No. 9 Virginia Tech visits the No. 13 ranked Tar Heels. The Hokies at 15-2 broke a seven-games losing streak against the Heels in their last meeting at Blacksburg and that brings the all-time series advantage to Carolina 31-7. Tech bounced back after a 81-59 drubbing by No. 1 Virginia last week but rebounded with a huge win over Wake Forest last time out. The 'price' on this contest tells me the Hokies have a chance to win this game on the floor. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Virginia at Duke 6:00 ET

Cavaliers over Blue Devils- Here come the Cavaliers 16-0 and ranked No. 4 with a defense that always travels well. Virginia has won 13 straight true road games and are 6-1 ATS this season on the road and are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 on the road. The number get even better as the Cavs are 13-2-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings with Duke and the road team is 20-6-1 in the last 27. But the thing that bothers me is that I don't ever remember the Blue Devils as such a small favorite at home. We will take advantage. Take DUKE!

St. John's at Butler 4:30 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Red Storm- This 'price' has just knocked me for a loop. I know how 'hot much Red Storm are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight and how they have improved. They have come a long way under Mullin this season with their best start 15-3 in over 20 years. Now, Butler who has been deemed a 5-point opening favorite is just 11-7 on the season and the 'line' and the records of each sort of clash. I expected the Storm to be a small favorite or pick-em...but a 5-point dog! NO WAY! Although the Bulldogs are 8-1 SU at home they are just 4-5 ATS...makes No SENSE. I will take BUTLER!

Texas Christian at Kansas State 4:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Wildcats- After dropping two straight on the road TCU returned home and posted a win over West Virginia and look to even their away record at 2-2. Kansas State has won three straight and leads the series 13-6 since TCU joining conference. The Horned Frogs can 'play' and are aware the winner most likely with be ranked in the Top-25 next week. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Kansas at West Virginia 2:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Jayhawks- Not quite sure what to make of Bill Huggins squad at 8-9 and winless in Big-12 play (0-5). Kansas would certainly be a contender with Udoka Azuuike at center but they have rebounded well in his absence and have reeled off three straight. The Jayhawks won all three meetings last season but hip hip for the Mountaineers as the home team is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Huggins sez 'he's embarrassed'...they will play hard Saturday. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Michigan at Wisconsin 12:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Wolverines- What pains me here is that I' believe Michigan is the best team that I have season this season and here 'we' are against them. Wisconsin has been absolutely disgusting losing four of their last five outright with the lone coming against Penn State (0-7). Michigan on the other hand has won 31 of 32 and are probably on a mission after their finals loss to Villanova. But the Badgers are 13-3 against the Wolverines in the last 16 meeting and the underdog is 14-4 ATS in the last 18 meetings. Even though it is just mid-January I think this is a big game for Wisconsin. Get spot at home with points. Take the BADGERS!

North Carolina at Miami 12:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Tar Heels- The Hurricanes have been a major disappointment to their 'backers at 6-10 ATS and coming up short in a number of important spots. North Carolina is going their thing at 13-4 but are ranked out of the Top-10 at No. 17 while Miami is looking to gain a foothold after a 1-3 ACC start. Senior Ebuka Izundu has picked up his play and has a triple double the past four games. I don't think the Heels are thinking much of this opponent...surprise! Take MIAMI!

Northwestern at Rutgers 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Wildcats- A pair of Big Ten also rans meet in New Jersey as Rutgers hosts Northwestern as both teams enter this contest with two straight losses. Both cubs enter 1-5 in conference play with the Knights having a 7-3 SU record at home while the Wildcats are 0-3 both SU and ATS in true road games. Although Northwestern has won nine of 11 meetings in the series Rutgers won at home last season in the only meeting between the two. The Wildcats are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 Friday night games. Take RUTGERS!

Michigan State at Nebraska 8:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Spartans- Something has got to 'give' tonight. No. 6 Michigan State has won 10 straight games since their overtime loss to Louisville including the last four without standout junior guard Joshua Langford and guard Kyle Ahrens for the last two. This will thin out the Spartans back court against a now formidable foe. Nebraska is 9-0 SU at home (6-1-1 ATS) this season and have won 20 in-a-row at Pinnacle Bank Arena. This is where the numbers get good as the Cornhuskers are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 home games while MSU has won 18 straight Big Ten games and are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. To me the key factor here is the home court advantage and the vast improvement of the Nebraska program as they are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 versus the Big Ten Take NEBRASKA!

Houston at SMU 9:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Cougars- No. 17 ranked Houston enters Dallas 16-1 on the year but have played just three games on the road while winning their last 29 straight at home. SMU got off to a slow start but is 9-2 and five of six since and are tied with Houston at 3-1 in the AAC. The Mustangs were off to a slow start as they had numbers early season injuries but are gaining strength as players return. The odds makers give SMU a decent shot at winning here and so do I. Take SMU!

Iowa State at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Red Raiders- No. 9 Texas Tech is 16-1 with their lone loss coming against Duke and they are 10-0 at home and is 4-0 inBig-12 action. Iowa State owns a 19-14 series edge but are just 5-10 in Lubbock but have won five of the last seven meetings including three of the last four. The Cyclones have lost their last two after have been dropped out of the Top-25 ranking and will put together an all-out effort tonight. Take IOWA STATE!

Iowa at Penn State 7:00 ET

Nittany Lions over Hawkeyes- Here we go again...the No. 24 ranked team Iowa is 14-3 straight-up with three straight Big Ten wins and is an underdog to a club that is 7-10 overall and 0-6 in Big Ten play and have lost their last four entering tonights action. Iowa has won eight of their last nine games and coach Fran McCaffery's club will be most likely be without leading scorer and rebounder Tyler Cook (17.1 points and 8.3 rebounds). Penn State won both meetings last season and are actually 5-3 SU at home while Iowa in 1-2 in true road games. Although he Lions are 2-8-1 ATS overall in their last 11 games the Hawkeyes are just 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Making Penn State the favorite tells me (I hope) that they get the Money here. Take PENN STATE!

Kentucky at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- A week ago Saturday we Swept the NCAA board and had Alabama 77-75 outright over Kentucky but the well coached Wildcats have rebounded with a pair of home wins over Texas A&M and Vanderbilt. Kentucky has defeated Georgia 11 times in a row and are 126-26 lifetime in the series but Georgia is 7-2 in their last nine games overall and the home team is 10-3 the last 13 meetings. The number are not the best for the Bulldogs but they are in a great spot. Take GEORGIA!

Florida at Mississippi State 7:00 ET

Gators (+) over Bulldogs- Both these clubs are off to disappointing starts as Florida is 1-2 in SEC play and the Bulldogs are 0-2. Mississippi State was just upset by arch rival Mississippi on Saturday as a 6-point favorite against a team that had won 11 straightI found that confusing ('We' foolishly passed the Rebels). What I did post was the Gators as they fell short against #3 Tennessee 78-67. Now, here's the rub Ole Miss was 13-2 winners of 11 in-a-row and the Bulldogs ranked No. 24 with six and now Florida a meager 9-6 in just a 3-point dog. Florida must do it with defense as they score just 58.5 points per game on the road. Gators have won eight straight in the series. Take FLORIDA!

Seton Hall at Providence 6:30 ET

Friars over Pirates- When a coach starts talking about how proud he is of his team after losing makes me wonder. Seton Hall has dropped two-of-three while Providence is riding three game slide. Golly the 'numbers' on Providence are just terrible. The Friars are a pitiful 10-22 ATS in their last 32 home games while the Pirates swept the season series last year winning by 16 and 12 points. This time with Providence the favorite they end up the winner. Take the FRIARS!

Wisconsin at Maryland 8:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Terrapins- Maryland has won five straight and will be hosting a struggling Badgers squad that is disappointing at 11-5 and are playing as a after losing at home in overtime to Purdue. The people in Madison were expecting this Wisconsin team to contend for the Final-Four and it looks now like they will be fourth in the Big Ten. Maryland (14-3) have built their resume by going 10-2 SU at home although they are just 3-8-1 ATS as hosts while the Badgers are 10-2 ATS on the road. Add they the underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings give me enough. Take WISCONSIN!

Florida State at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Seminoles- Florida State was a Vegas Hotline winner for 'us' on Saturday as they fell 80-78 to Duke on a last second 3-pointer. Now, they must gather them selves and to on the road to Pittsburgh where the Panthers have been an outstanding 9-2 straight-up and 8-3 ATS. Pitt is off a hard fought loss at NC State but is facing a team that is 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 as the Seminoles like in Football are a bit overrated. Pittsburgh has made a major turn around on the defensive end of the floor ranking 12th nationally after ranking 289th last season. Take the PANTHERS!

Nebraska at Indiana 6:30 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Hoosiers- After dropping a pair on the road Indiana returns home where they are 10-0 straight up on the season to host Nebraska. The Hoosiers are a surprisingly low favorite at home and the odds makers may feel that they have been exposed blowing a 14-point second half lead at Maryland Friday night. Both clubs are 12-4 with Nebraska dropping a road games at Iowa and Maryland but are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games and are 28-8-1 ATS in their last 37 overall including 17-6 against the Big Ten. Take NEBRASKA!

Villanova at Creighton 12:00 ET

Blue Jays over Wildcats- Creighton is off of an overtime 106-104 loss to Marquette in what was one of the great games of the season as the Blue Jays blew a 3-point lead with the ball and 0.8 seconds left and managed to lose the game. Villanova is on a four-game run and are 2-2 straight-up in true road games but is 6-2 ATS on the road and are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 overall. Creighton took down the Wildcats on this court last season with an 89-83 overtime win. The Blue Jays look getting the Sunday attention as they are an amazing 38-16 ATS in their last 54 Sunday games. Take CREIGHTON!

Nevada-Reno at Fresno State 8:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wolf Pack- Nevada was 14-0 and cruising along at No. 6 in the nation and then went to New Mexico where the Lobos waylaid the Wolf Pack 85-58. They were fortunate to have scheduled San Jose State home and the crushed the Spartans 92-53 as a 27.5-point favorite. Now, it's back to the unfriendly road where they are 4-3-1 ATS while Fresno State is 8-1 straight-up at home. The Bulldogs have won their last three including a clutch 78-77 win at Utah State and are 3-0 in the MWC while the Pack is 2-1. The Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight and will be looking to break a 3-game losing streak in this series. Take FRESNO STATE!

Tennessee at Florida 6:00 ET

Gators (+) over Volunteers- No. 3 ranked Tennessee (13-1, 2-0) rolls into Gainesville winning their last nine and covering their last three. The Volunteers like so many have loaded their schedule with home pasties and this is just their third true road game of the season with wins at Memphis and Missouri. Florida has split their pair of SEC games after a win at Arkansas and return home where they play their best defense allowing 60 points per game. At home the Gators chomp on Volunteers...Take FLORIDA!

Kansas at Baylor 4:00 ET

Bears (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas is No. 6 and stands 13-2 on the season with both losses coming in their two true road games although they have dominated the Bears in Waco and are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 as visitors. But this isn't all one sided as the Jayhawks seen to get everybody's best on Saturday's when they are 1-7 ATS. Baylor at 9-5 has shown that they can be dangerous taking down a pair of ranked teams in Arizona and Iowa State 73-70 on Tuesday. The Bears are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in the Big-12. Take BAYLOR!

Texas A&M at Alabama 3:30 ET

Aggies (+) over Crimson Tide- After having Alabama last Saturday in their upset win over Kentucky I was not surprised the way the Tide went right into the tank the next time out losing outright to LSU. Texas A&M just doesn't seem the to be up tp spec this season going 0-2 in SEC and 607 overall. The Tide may be 6-1 straight-up at home but they are just 2-4-1 ATS. Take the AGGIES!

Duke at Florida State 2:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Blue Devils- Okay, we all know how good the Blue Devils are and how the physically dominate their opponents. Duke is 13-1 with that lone loss coming against Gonzaga 89-87 and their win Tuesday over Wake Forest was their first true road game and they were a 21-point favorite but today it is different as the Seminoles can 'play.' Florida State is 13-2 and are 8-0 straight-up at home but are just 1-7-1 ATS as heavy favorites in those games. But, the Seminoles rise on Saturday's when they are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11. FSU allows just 67.7 points per contest and they will take this one down to the wire. Take FLORIDA STATE!