S.M.U. At Tulsa 8:00 ET

Golden Hurricane (+) over Mustangs- The trends surrounding this contest for the most part point in one direction and that favors the Mustangs. To start with SMU is 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Tulsa and the home team is 21-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings. But, and there is always a but, the Mustangs have won three of their last four but post two starters to season-ending injuries and are using just an eight-man rotation. Despite losing six straight at home to the Mustangs Tulsa is 8-2 straight-up at home and will get the money here. Take GOLDEN HURRICANE! 

Wichita State at Temple 7:00 ET

Owls (+) over Shockers- The Shockers who I consider one of the more under-rated teams in college basketball and has posted a pair of 19-point wins after dropping their two previous games. Temple has won their last two including an 85-57 win over Connecticut and have defeated a top-25 team in each of the past 10 seasons and are 0-3 so far this season with this their last opportunity. The Shockers rank fourth nationally in rebounding and are a plus-10.5 while Temple is minus-3.6. Considering these numbers it looks too easy to take the better team, but shit happens...take the OWLS!

Missouri at Alabama 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- Despite losing their top big man before their first game of the season Missouri has out-rebounded 17 of their 21 opponents but they have dropped three straight games entering this fray. Alabama has won five of their last six winning their last four in SEC action. The Crimson Tide have won the last five in this series but the Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings. Look for the Tigers to claw their way to a win here. Take MISSOURI!

Mississippi State at South Carolina 8:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gamecocks- The 'numbers' surrounding this contest do not look good for Mississippi State. To start with they haven't won a true road games this season (0-5) and are 0-6 ATS altogether away from home. South Carolina is 7-3 straight-up but just 4-5 ATS when hosting including 2-3 ATS in SEC action. The Bulldogs who have a better record then the Gamecocks do it with defense and getting points here is a big help. The underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Florida State at Wake Forest 8:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Seminoles- There haven't been many teams that have played 'worse' (maybe Vanderbilt or St. John's) against the points then Wake Forest who has 'covered' just six of their 20 lines games. Florida State has won their last three including an emotional overtime win over arch-rival Miami-FL. The Deacons have hung tight with most opponents and then have a tendency to falter late. Look for a full 40-minute effort tonight. Take WAKE FOREST!

Auburn at Mississippi 9:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Tigers- Auburn coach Bruce Pearl has created a 'buzz' for his basketball team something rare as his No. 11 ranked Tigers are ahead of Florida by one-game in SEC action. At 19-2 they have already defeated the Rebels 85-70 when the out-scored Ole Miss 50-25 in the second half. Mississippi is off a slacking at Texas 85-72 which dropped their true road game record to 0-6 while at home where the defeated Auburn 909-84 the last time they hosted the Tigers and they are 10-3 straight-up at home. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Texas Christian at Oklahoma State 7:00 ET

Horned Frogs over Cowboys- These two clubs are slipping down the Big-12 ladder as Oklahoma State has posted one win in their last four games their overtime home upset of Oklahoma while TCU has dropped five of seven after their upset on West Virginia. So, they both have something in common in that they have gad major letdowns after an upset win. The Horned Frogs have played three overtime games and their four road losses have been by a combined 14 points. The Cowboys are just 2-7 ATS at home and fall here. Take TCU!

Florida at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gators- No. 24 Florida trails Auburn by one-game in their SEC battle and doesn't seem to be the powerhouse many believe. Georgia who has lost three straight and five of their last six is off a defeat at Kansas State where the Wildcats coach stated, 'the Bulldogs are a damn good team.' Does he know what he is talking about...I hope so. The Bulldogs rank sixth nationally in field goal defense percentage allowing just 38.7% and 31.4% from 3-point range. Take GEORGIA!

Kansas at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- With four straight wins Kansas State is starting to be a force to contend with in the Big-12. Kansas bounced back from their disappointing loss at Oklahoma with a win and cover over Texas A&M. The Jayhawks have won or shared 13 straight Big-12 titles and already have a 73-72 win over the Wildcats this season and are an astonishing 55-5 straight-up over Kansas State since 1994. With the Wildcats playing their best right now and knowing they can play with the Jayhawks the get the money here. Take KANSAS STATE! 

Northwestern at Michigan 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Wolverines- Michigan is coming off a 92-88 loss at league-leading Purdue on Thursday, which put the Wolverines four games behind the Boilermakers in the league standings and essentially eliminated it from conference title contention. Therefore, I don't believe they will be ready to play here as Northwestern is off two straight wins and and with the last four meetings ending by four-points or less. Take NORTHWESTERN!  

Notre Dame at Duke 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Blue Devils- Boy, this is a tough one. Notre Dame id just not of the caliber of teams from their recent past and Duke is reeling from their home loss to Virginia Saturday. The Fighting Irish has been plagued by injuries and will be without starting point guard Matt Farrell and have dropped their last five games going just 1-4 ATS with the lone 'cover' a 69-68 loss at North Carolina. The Blue Devils start four freshman along with the over-rated Grayson Allen. The Irish will fight until the final buzzer here. Take NOTRE DAME. 

Connecticut at Temple 8:00 ET

Owls (-) over Huskies- Connecticut has seen better times both on and off the court although they are off 'our' Highest-Rated Megabucks 63-52 'outright' win over SMU. As of right now the Huskies program is the target of an NCAA investigation for the third time in seven years and this for a clubs that was placed on probation for three years and they were banned from the 2013 NCAA tourney. What this all tells us is that they have not been able to recruit they have would like and their talent level has dropped off. Temple is just a middle of the roader but they can win here. Take the OWLS!

Seton Hall at DePaul 4:00 ET

Blue Demons (+) over Pirates- Seton Hall made an early splash this season and appeared to be a contender in the Big East but have dropped three of their last four. DePaul who has struggled to win in the conference since joining the Big East but are coming off a win over Georgetown after losing six of seven. The Pirates after their quick start are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and this game should play close. Take DEPAUL! 

California at USC 4:00 ET

Trojans (-) over Golden Bears- Off the court the Trojans have plenty of distraction by on the court they are a challenge to the Pac-12 title. The trojans have suspended starting guard De'Anthony Melton and had to fire an assistant coach because of his part in the FBI probe. California enters this contest in the mist of a seven game losing streak while USC has won their last five and will run this club out of the building. It shouldn't be close. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Kentucky at West Virginia 7:00 ET

Mountaineers (-) over Wildcats- There is a reason Kentucky is no longer ranked in the Top-25 (started #5) and its the same reason they are such a large underdog here...they aren't very good and they don't play together. Two years ago Kentucky crush WV 78-39 in the Sweet-16. Don't get me wrong the Wildcats have plenty of talent and firepower, but Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins will have his club ready with defense and they will win big here. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Oklahoma at Alabama 2:15 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Sooners- Hey, I like this kid, Trey Young and Oklahoma are riding high with their Big-12 win over Kansas and now take to the road. And this isn't just any road, it's Alabama who has won nine of 10 straight-up as hosts. Sooners 5-2 in this series but the Tide are taking this Big-12/SEC Challenge very seriously and are coming off a home loss to Georgia because of their looking ahead (see Steelers) to this battle and will be more then ready to play today. Young has received all the media attention and it is well deserved but Alabama's freshman guard Collin Sexton (18.5 pts) was rated above him at the start of the season. Great matchup with the home team winning. Take ALABAMA!  

Mississippi at Texas 2:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Longhorns- Texas is off a much needed win over Iowa State after getting blown out by 35-points 86-51 by West Virginia. Mississippi stopped a mini losing streak themselves by taking down Alabama 78-66. The Rebels are 0-5 in true road games but have managed to 'cover' twice and have yet to win ATS 0-4 in the Big-12/SEC Challenge. Texas is a bit over-rated as Shaka Smart has yet to should dividends as head coach yet. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Wisconsin at Michigan State 8:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Spartans- It was just a short 3½ years ago Wisconsin was battling Kentucky for the National Championship losing 71-64 in the Final and they haven't been the same since. Not only did they lose and not cover but they also lost a pair of players to the NBA but they lost their head coach as well. Bo Ryan who held the post for 15 seasons retired and Greg Gard has taken over and the Badgers have gone from 27 wins last season to under 10-11 this season. Wisconsin is off a pounding at Iowa and need for their twin towers Nate Reuvers and Ethan Happ who leads them in scoring, rebounding and assists. This time out take WISCONSIN! 

California at UCLA 10:30 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Bruins- This pair have lost a combined nine straight games with California losers of their last six while the Bruins have dropped their last three. Now, UCLA finds themselves huge favorites when all they are looking for is an outright win. Cal dropped and earlier decision to UCLA by 23-points and hopes to improve on their bottom ranking PAC-12 offense although their defense ranks second in the PAC-12 in steals with 7.1 per game. Bears keep it close. Take CALIFORNIA!

Penn State at Ohio State 8:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Buckeyes- No. 9 Ohio State has won eight straight and are 9-0 in Big Ten play tied with No. 2 Purdue at the top of the conference. Penn State has post their last two and three of their last four and are looking for a rebound game from leading scorer Tony Carr (18.9_ who is coming off his lowest scoring game of the season. The road team is 22-10 ATS in the last 32 meetings. Take PENN STATE! 

Southern Methodist at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Mustangs- oh how the mighty have fallen. It was too long ago Connecticut was a perennial power contending for the National Championship year in and year out but Jim Calhoun is gone and so are their championship chances. It's been at steady downfall since his departure as the Huskies enter this fray short-handed without leading scorer Terry Larrier who is being replaced with Josh Carlton who is averaging 12.7 points and eight rebounds. SMU is shorthanded themselves playing the rest of the season with just eight scholarship players. Take CONNECTICUT!

Nevada at Wyoming 11:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Wolf Pack- Nevada has won their last seven and moved into the Top-25 for the second time this season coming into Laramine ranked No. 23. Included in their 7-game win streak was a home win over the Wolf Pack 92-83 as they are undefeated (7-0) in the Mountain West Conference. The feeling of accomplishment that Nevada coach Eric Musselman because of reaching the Top-25 ranking will be short lived. The Cowboys are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 conference games. Take NEVADA!   

North Carolina State at Pittsburgh 9:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Wolfpack- This looks like a mis-match as Pittsburgh is 0-7 in Big East play but may have a chance to pull an upset at home against the Wolfpack to who they have lost five-straight meetings. But, NC State has had difficulties on the road this season going just 1-5 ATS and 0-3 straight-up in true road games while the Panthers although 8-12 straight-up overall are 7-5 at home. The Wolfpack are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games. Take PITTSBURGH!

Stanford at USC 9:00 ET

Trojans (-) over Cardinal- USC has won six of their last seven games with that lone loss coming at Stanford where they lost 77-76 two weeks ago. The Trojans were beaten at the buzzer by a 50-footer and that loss has them a ½-game behind Arizona in PAC-12 play. Stanford is off a home loss Saturday to Arizona 73-71 where the blew an 11-point half-time lead to end their own five-game winning streak. Now, after playing the two top PAC-12 teams to a standstill the Cardinal are a double-digit dog at USC. Stanford has not played well on the road covering just 2-of-8 while the Trojans are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall and get it done here. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Texas A&M at LSU 9:00 ET

Aggies (-) over Tigers- Texas A&M opened their SEC season with five straight losses including a home loss to LSU 69-69 when they were short-handed. 6-10 Robert Williams has returned and the Aggies responded with wins over Ole Miss and Missouri. A&M is now big and strong and rank 4th nationally in rebounding and that's why they are favored here. The Aggies are 6-2 ATS in this series and get the money here. Take TEXAS A&M!  

Creighton at St. John's 8:30 ET

Red Storm (+) over Blue Jays- It's time. Time for St. John's to post a conference win! The Red Storm are 0-8 in Big East action but have been oh, so close losing in overtime at Georgetown last time out. They are the only winless team in the conference and their foe tonight has not been kind as the Blue Jays have won the last five meetings not trailed at in in three of the last four and had 'covered' four straight before a 78-71 non-cover win three weeks ago. This time not only will the Red Storm gets the money they get their first win tonight. Take ST. JOHN'S!  

Kansas at Oklahoma 7:00 ET

Jayhawks (+) over Sooners- Well, it is time for the Sooners to step up and play with the 'big boys.' The Jayhawks have dominated the Big-12 to the tune of 13 straight championships and currently they are riding on a 10-game road winning streak. Oklahoma has the nation's leading scorer and assists man in Trae Young but that doesn't always equate to winners as 'Big Red' has dropped their last two at Kansas State and Oklahoma State. Trending on the Sooners side is that they have won 12 straight of their own at home but did drop their last two hosting the Jayhawks. Take KANSAS!  

West Virginia at Texas Christian 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Mountaineers- West Virginia got as high as No. 2 in the rankings before a pair of losses dropped them to No. 6 last week. They managed to bounce back with a huge win 86-51 over Texas on Saturday and will face a TCU team that has dropped four of their last five and are 2-5 in the Big-12. The Mountaineers hold an 11-0 series edge against the Horned Frogs including a 61-60 win in Forth Worth last season. With this kind of history seeing the 'line' where it is tells me TCU has a legitImate chance to break through against the Mountaineers. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

North Carolina at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- After a pair of ACC road losses North Carolina has bounced back with four straight wins as their superior inside game and rebounding (46-25 rebound advantage over Georgia Tech last time out) has led the way. Virginia Tech has dropped their last two but is an outstanding 24-10-1 ATS at home including 7-1 ATS on their last eight on Mondays. The Tar Heels lead the all-time series 67-13 and pounded the Hokies 91-72 in Chapel Hill last season but Tech had 'covered' six of the previous seven meetings. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Iowa State at Texas 7:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Cyclones- I don't know how many of you 'guys' got to see the Longhorns play Saturday against West Virginia as they suffered their worst loss in three years since Shaka Smart took the reins. But, they looked pitiful losing 86-5. Iowa State meanwhile was rebounding from a 96 -73 loss to TCU and had gone 1-5 ATS in their previous six. Despite what we saw Saturday Texas is still in the top-50 in scoring and scoring defense. If Smart is worth anything he will have his troupe ready here. Take LONGHORNS! 

Virginia at Wake Forest 6:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Cavaliers- No. 2 Virginia is once again doing it with defense as they allow opponents to score just 52.6 points per contest as they enter Winston-Salem on a nine game winning streak. Wake Forest meanwhile has dropped their last four and six of their last seven as they had trouble scoring late (when the game is on the line). But, the Deacons are averaging nine 3-pointers per contest and have a pair of 'Twin Towers' (7-footers) that can provide an outside inside presence. Add that the home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take WAKE FOREST!

Tennessee at South Carolina 6:00 ET

Volunteers (-) over Gamecocks- If I read this correctly the Volunteers should come out of this contest a winner. Last time out South Carolina was a 1.5-point under dog to No. 18 Kentucky and they provided 'us' with an outright 76-68 win. Now, they host No. 21 Tennessee and the Vols are favored by a higher number (-3.5). A lower ranked team favored by more then a higher ranked team that they defeated. The Gamecocks who have won the last three in this series are 8-1 straight-up at home and are now an underdog here. This doesn't make sense. Take TENNESSEE!  

Texas Christian at Kansas State 4:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Wildcats- TCU opened the season with 12 straight wins and have then went out and lost fur of five before recovering with a win last time out over Iowa State 96-73. The Wildcats are off an upset win over Oklahoma coming after a 1-point 73-72 loss to Kansas. The Wildcats are no sure thing at home and are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as hosts. TCU's four losses have come by a gran total of 11 points. Take the HORNED FROGS!  

Xavier at Seton Hall 2:30 ET

Musketeers (-) over Pirates- Seton Hall is coming off a 80-63 beating at Creighton Wednesday and are now 5-2 in Big East action with both losses coming on the road. The Pirates confidence is shaken as they had to sit their senior leader in Desi Rodriguez who looked overwhelmed against the Blue Jays. Xavier is also 5-2 in Big East play and have bounced back with two wins after losing on the road at Villanova and Marquette. The Musketeers have one of the best free throw shooting teams in the country and are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games. Take XAVIER!  

U.C.L.A. at Oregon State 11:00 ET

Ducks (+) over Bruins- Well, something will have to give here as UCLA is second in the PAC-12 in scoring at 84 points a game while the Oregon State defense leads the conference in scoring defense (68.7). The Bruins with or without the 'Balls' are just 10-21 ATS in their last 31 PAC-12 games and only 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Beavers are 8-2 straight-up at home while the Bruins are 1-2 in true road games. Take OREGON STATE!

Southern California at Oregon 9:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Ducks- Oregon is off a near sweep of ranked teams when they split a pair of games in Arizona defeating State 76-72 and then falling short 90-83 against the Wildcats who scored the games final 8-points. USC has won four of their last five with their loss coming at Stanford 77-76. There is a clash of trends here as the Ducks are 38-17 ATS (that's pretty good) in their last 55 PAC-12 games while the Trojans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 trips to Eugene. Take SOUTHERN CAL!

Wake Forest at North Carolina State 8:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Wolfpack- NC State is off three straight games against ranked teams defeating Clemson and Duke but falling hard to No. 2 Virginia 68-51 last time out. Wake Forest meanwhile has lost their last three and are 1-5 ATS in their last six. To add to the Deacons misery is the fact that the home team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. This is all good except that the Wolfpack should come out looking ahead to the rematch at home Saturday against Virginia. Take WAKE FOREST!  

Ohio State at Northwestern 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State has won their last five games and is 6-0 in Big Ten play as they trail Purdue (7-0) by one-game. Northwestern is struggling in conference play losing four of six and are off a 66-46 beatdown at the hands of Indiana. The Buckeyes have dominated the series winning 12 of the last 13 meetings with the lone Wildcats win coming last January 74-72. Northwestern is 9-2 straight-up at home and can keep this one close as the underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take the WILDCATS!   

Auburn at Alabama 7:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Tigers- Auburn enters Tuscaloosa to play their 'hated' rival with the nation's longest win streak which is at 14. These rivals have split their last 10 decisions with Auburn winning both game last season. The Tigers are 4-0 in SEC play and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight conference games going back to last season. Alabama has made 81.2% of their free throws in their last eight games and with that type of shooting and 'friendly' hoe court whistles should keep this one close. Take ALABAMA! 

S.M.U at Wichita State 7:00 ET

Mustangs (+) over Shockers- Wichita State has switched into the American Athletics Conference and are 5-0 in conference play winning by a 20.8 point margin. Tonight they will host the defending AAC Champion's in SMU who are off a shocking home loss to Temple 66-64 and has dropped their last three. The Shockers have won 27 straight games and 67 of their last 68 games at Charles Koch Arena with most of those wins coming while they were in the weaker Missouri Valley Conference. The Mustangs got caught looking ahead to this contest and will atone for their failure last time out and get the money here. Take SOUTHERN METHODIST!   

Mississippi at Texas A&M 9:00 ET

Aggies (+) over Rebels- Boy, this looks odd, (excuse the pun) I mean here is Texas A&M losers of their last five favored by double-digits. A&M who opened the season with a win over West Virginia has yet to win (0-5) a SEC game but has won five of their seven all-time meetings including all three games played at home. The Rebels are off a win over Florida (my lone win on a 1-3 Saturday) but are 0-3 both straight-up and ATS in true road games and are 0-5 ATS overall on the road. Take TEXAS A&M!

Oklahoma at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Sooners- Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger who was 2-time Big Eight Player of the Year returns to his almater with No. 6 Oklahoma and the nation's leading scorer (30.2) and assists (9.9) man Trae Young. The Sooners lead the nation in scoring (93.6) and have scored 100 points or more six times this season. Kansas State has dropped three of their last four but are 7-2 ATS in their last nine Big-12 encounters. Take the WILDCATS!

Kentucky at South Carolina 9:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Wildcats- Kentucky head coach John Calipari is using just seven scholarship players as injuries and transfers have affected the Wildcats lineup. This is the fourth road game in the last five games for Kentucky who is 2-1 Ats in true road games. South Carolina is led by coach Frank Martin and they are 6-1 straight-up at home and have a bit of revenge on their minds as they lost in Lexington 86-69 last season. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Oklahoma State at Baylor 9:00 ET

Bears (-) over Cowboys- Baylor opened the season 10-2 and then they ran into conference play which is always tougher and have dropped four of their last five. Oklahoma State has been up and down thus this season so far but most of that has to do with their playing either at home or on the road. The Bears have dropped their last two to West Virginia and Iowa State but return home where they are 9-2 straight-up. The Cowboys are 1-4 ATS on the road this season and will fall here. Take BAYLOR!  

Duke at Miami 7:00 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Blue Devils- The ACC battle has a pair of ranked clubs facing-off in Miami as the No.19 Hurricanes host No. 6 Duke. The Blue Devils have won their last two and are off a pounding of Pittsburgh bringing their ACC record to 3-2 with two road losses. Miami is off a road loss at Clemson but is 6-0 straight-up at home. The Hurricanes have won 33 of 35 at Watsco Center and are 10-3-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Add that the underdog is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 gives us Miami. Take the HURRICANES!

Florida State at Boston College 7:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Seminoles- No. 23 Florida State travels to Chestnut Hill to face the Eagles who are 10-1 at home. Boston College has defeated then No. 1 Duke and Wake Forest as hosts for it's two ACC wins while losing their only home game to Clemson. The Seminoles who won in double-overtime at Syracuse on Saturday and have had four days in the New England cold. Florida State has been great ATS going 10-4-1 but are in a tough spot tonight. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Kentucky at Vanderbilt 4:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Wildcats- Kentucky who has a 'fresh' crop of Freshmen every season doesn't quite have the same chemistry as of yet as team of the past and John Calipari has reverted to playing just eight players in his last game a 74-73 home win over Texas A&M. Although Vanderbilt is just 2-14 ATS in their last 16 games that is countered by the fact that they are 9-1-1 ATS against the Wildcats with the underdog posting the same record. Take the COMMODORES!

Auburn at Mississippi State 3:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- It looks that Auburn did the 'right' thing team wise in keeping Bruce Pearl despite all of the off-court issues that surround the program. The Tigers are on a roll winning 13 straight and are 3-0 in SEC play overcoming a 10-point half time deficit to defeat Mississippi 75-60 last time out. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs were pulling the opposite scenario blowing a 50-39 half-time lead to Mississippi. With arch-rival Alabama up next the Tigers might get caught with a little look ahead here. With the underdog 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings it's the Bulldogs. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

West Virginia at Texas Tech 2:00 ET

Red Raiders (-) over Mountaineers- Last Saturday as 'we' swept the NCAA board we posted West Virginia as a favorite over Oklahoma and were rewarded with an impressive 89-76 win. The Mountaineers then when on the defeat Baylor to extend their wining streak to 15 straight after losing their opener to Texas A&M 88-65 a game in which they held a 20-point first half lead. Texas Tech had their own eight-game winning streak stopped with a 75-65 loss at Oklahoma and look to rebound here. In an oddity West Virginia is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games. Take TEXAS TECH!  

Providence at DePaul 8:30 ET

Blue Demons (+) over Friars- DePaul has been a bottom feeder in the Big East since joining winning just two conference game in each of the past two seasons but can equal that with a win tonight. Providence is off a huge home upset 81-72 win over No. 10 Xavier on Saturday but will remain short-handed when they enter Chicago tonight. The Friars have struggled away from home going 2-5 ATS and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Providence is one of the worst rebounding and free throw shooting team in the league and get caught here tonight. Take DEPAUL!

Utah at U.C.L.A. 11:00 ET

Utes (+) over Bruins- UCLA leads the PAC-12 at 3-1 rebounding from a double-overtime loss at Stanford after blowing a13-point second-half lead with a dominating 107-84 win over California. Utah opened conference play with a pair of road wins on Oregon on'y to return home and lose their two games as hosts to a pair of ranked teams from Arizona. The Bruins lead the series 9-7 since the Utes joined the PAC-12 but they have split their last six meetings. UCLA is just 9-20 ATS in their last 29 conference games and fall short here. Take UTAH!

Clemson at N.C. State 9:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Wolfpack- No. 19 Clemson has surprised the ACC experts with their 3-0 conference start and are 14-1 overall which has included a conference opening home win over the Wolfpack 78-62 in late December. Normally, when a team has already defeated a conference opponent at home they have a difficult time sweeping the season series especially when favored on the road. But, and this is a huge but, the Wolfpack are off an upset win over No. 2 Duke 96-85 and that is the second time they have defeated the No. 2 ranked team in the nation. The Tigers have won 10 straight while after a 5-0 start NC State is just 6-5. Clemson has the 2nd rated defense in the ACC while the Wolfpack are last. Take CLEMSON!

Maryland at Ohio State 7:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State rolled to their third straight win 80-64 over No. 1 Michigan State Sunday and are 4-0 in the Big Ten. Maryland like the Buckeyes have won eight of their last nine Thursday by the Spartans 91-61. OSU who has missed the 'Big Dance' the past two seasons is 10-1 with their only loss coming at the hands of the team the Buckeyes just vanquished by 30 points last at home but just 4-5 ATS as hosts. The Terps who swept the series last season is 3-2 in conference play and can pull of a win here. Take MARYLAND!

Colorado at Southern California 10:00 ET

Trojans (-) over Buffaloes- Colorado shocked the two ranked PAC-12 Arizona schools with home wins over ASU 90-81 and the Wildcats 80-77. Now, the Buffaloes will go on the road to Los Angeles to face USC who they have defeated seven of the last nine meetings. The major issue for Colorado is their inability to win on the road as they are 0-4 ATS in true road games and 1-7 ATS in games not at home. USC leads the PAC-12 in assists-to-turnover ratio and will get the better of Colorado tonight. Buffs 16-34 ATS in their last 50 road games. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!  

Louisville at Florida State 9:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- The Cardinals of course are trotting though the season without former coach Rick Pitino and are off an overtime loss to No. 19 Clemson 74-69 on Saturday while Florida State dropped a 80-74 loss to No. 18 Miami Sunday 80-74. The Seminoles are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall including 6-2-1 ATS at home but Louisville holds a 32-10 series domination and seeks to atone for a loss at Tallahassee last season. Take the CARDINALS! 

Notre Dame at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Yellow Jackets over Fighting Irish- Notre Dame is undefeated (3-0) in ACC play and enters Atlanta on a five-game winning streak and a No. 25 ranking. Georgia Tech has had a habit of taking down ranked ACC teams at home as they are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 home games and are 9-0-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. With Notre Dame most likely ending up the favorite I will note that the underdog is 9-0-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take GEORGIA TECH!

Boston College at North Carolina 8:00 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Eagles- It has been fours years since North Carolina has lost three straight during the and they have dropped their last last two while the Eagles won their last contest over Wake Forest to even their ACC record to 2-2. The Tar Heels are 6-1 at home (4-2 ATS) and have won 10 straight meetings over the Eagles but are off to their worst ACC start in five years after their loss at Virginia. I expect North Carolina to rebound here a win easy. Take the TAR HEELS! 

Texas Tech at Oklahoma 7:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Sooners- No. 8 Texas Tech who is 3-0 in Big-12 action has defeated ranked teams Baylor 77-53 and No. 2 Kansas 85-73 and must now face No. 9 Oklahoma. The Red Raiders have done it with defense ranking fourth nationally in scoring allowing just 59.2 points per game and fifth I field goal percentage (37.5%) while leading the Big-12 in rebounding margin (+8.5). Oklahoma's star guard Trae Young was headed to Tech where his father played but stayed home and is now the Sooners top player. Still, team defense prevails. Take TEXAS TECH!

Georgetown at St. John's 6:30 ET

Red Storm (-) over Hoyas- There was a time when these two Big East rivals were playing each other with National Championships on the line. In those times Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin were battling on the court and now both of the legends are court side as coaches. St. Jon's is winless in conference action and Georgetown is just 1-3 in Big East action and has lost seven of the last 10 meetings at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm are 28-11 in their series as hosts and the favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Southern Cal at Stanford 10:30 ET

Cardinal (+) over Trojans- More was expected out of Stanford this basketball season but early injuries have slowed their season. With some recovering the Cardinal managed to pull an upset of UCLA Thursday and look to make it two-in-a-row at home against the pair of L.A. schools. Stanford leads the all-time series 125-124 and have won five of the last six meetings and 12 of the past 14 games at Maples Pavilion. As the Cardinal get healthy their confidence grows. Take STANFORD! 

Arizona State at Utah 8:00 ET

Utes (+) over Sun Devils- Arizona State jumped out to a 12-0 non-conference start under Bobby Hurley with wins over No. 5 Xavier and No. 10 Kansas and they climbed to No. 4 in the rankings. But since PAC-12 action started the Sun Devils are 0-2 in conference play losing at Arizona and Colorado. ASU is undefeated at home but are now just 1-2 in true road games but still 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. But, that is where the fun stops for the Devils as Utah is 11-0 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Utes are 7-1 straight-up at home and hand ASU another loss. Take UTAH!

Michigan State at Ohio State 4:40 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Spartans- Both these Big Ten rivals are 3-0 in conference pay with Michigan State having won their last 14 ranking No. 1 in the country. The Spartans are not just making a 'hot streak' they have dominated the Big Ten the past three seasons going 26-11 ATS but are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games overall. Ohio State is 8-11 all-time against a No. 1 ranked teams including 5-5 at Columbus and while the Buckeyes are 9-1 straight-up at home I give then a 'pinchers' chance. Take OHIO STATE!

Oklahoma at West Virginia 7:15 ET

Mountaineers (-) over Sooners- Two of the hottest clubs in the country face-off in their Big-12 encounter as Oklahoma has won their last 10 and West Virginia has reeled off 13 straight wins after an opening loss to Texas A&M. There will be a clash in team strengths in Morgantown as Oklahoma arrives with the nations leading scorer (29.4) and assist (10.6) man in freshman Trae Young. West Virginia who's coach Bob Huggins prides his squad on defense will have Young in their sights. The Sooner lead the nation at nearly 96 points per games while the Mountaineers allow just 65 points per contest with no team topping 79 points. Take WEST VIRGINIA! 

Arkansas at Auburn 6:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- Auburn who was projected to be a SEC bottom dweller is on an 11-game win streak with their last victory an upset of No. 23 Tennessee while the Razorbacks are off a loss to Mississippi State. Tigers coach Bruce Pearl (who is innocent) lost as many assist coaches as losses when assistant Chuck Person was arrested by the FBI. Arkansas coach Mike Anderson is 7-1 against the Tigers including 4-0 at Auburn. I expect Arkansas to rebound (excuse the pun) here and post an outright victory. Take the RAZORBACKS!

Seton Hall at Butler 2:30 ET

Pirates (+) over Bulldogs- No. 21 Seton Hall has won nine of their last 10 games including their last four while Butler is playing their third ranked team in-a-row. The Bulldogs split those two defeating No. 1 Villanova and falling to Xavier. Butler who is 9-0 at home leads the series with the Pirates 7-2 (8-1 ATS) with each team winning at home last year. The Hall are a much improved club and are looking to start 3-0 in Big East play and are 3-2 ATS on the road. In a tough hard fought well coached battle the Pirates prevail. Take SETON HALL!

Oregon at Oregon State 10:00 ET

Beavers (+) over Bucks- A beaver should always win in a battle against ducks and that should be the case tonight in Corvallis. In this intra-state rivalry Oregon State holds a 186-162 lead in the all-time series including 101-64 at home. Trends clash between these two as Oregon is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games while Oregon State is only 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games. Still, 'we' can't ignore that strong home court advantage. Take OREGON STATE!

Wisconsin at Rutgers 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Badgers- After defeating ranked Seton Hall in a huge rivalry contest Rutgers played with out heart in their next two games losing twice and getting out-rebounded by 32 in those two games. Rebounding is about hustle and effort and they didn't show any of it the past two games and will be out to regain a winning attitude after a good start (10-4). Wisconsin is not the same powerhouse as team of recent seasons as their 4-7 non-conference start will attest although they have won their last five. One of Wisconsin's issues in their play on the road where they are just 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14. Take RUTGERS!  

Arizona at Utah 9:00 ET

Utes (+) over Wildcats- Arizona started the season ranked in the top-5 and promptly lost three straight games in the Bahamas over the Thanksgiving weekend. But, now the Wildcats have won eight straight to climb up to No. 16 and will be facing their first PAC-12 road contest. The series record has Arizona leading 31-29 and have won 10 of 11 meetings since Utah joined the PAC-12. But streak were made to be broken as the Utes won on Friday at Oregon their first win there since 1951 and then defeated Oregon State for their first ever sweep of those clubs on the road. Utah has the best defense and foul shooting in the PAC-12 and it pays tonight. Take UTAH!

U.C.L.A. at Stanford 10 :00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Bruins- After nothing but turmoil the first month of the season UCLA seems to have turned things around with four straight wins including an outright win over then No. 7 Kentucky and are 2-0 in PAC-12 play. Stanford who blew their conference opener to arch-rival California when the lost a 16-point lead by missing 16 free throws. Stanford is just not the same school on the basketball court as the Gridiron and are just 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall while the Bruins are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games versus the PAC-12. Take STANFORD! 

Ohio State at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes over Buckeyes- The 'eyes' will have their way today in Iowa City where the Hawkeyes will host the Buckeyes. Ohio State is 2-0 in Big Ten action defeating Michigan and Wisconsin while Iowa is 0-3 losing to Penn State, Indiana (not exactly powerhouses) and Michigan. This is just the second true road game for Ohio State (they won) but they have had issues on the road as they haven't won in Iowa City in four years and are a brutal 12-30-1 ATS on the road in their last 43 games. It's time! Take IOWA!

Kentucky at L.S.U. 8:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Every year John Calipari has to deal with a fresh group of freshman as Kentucky is the king of the 'one and done' players. These guys are talented but haven't developed the maturity to win away from home because of their youth. The Wildcats are about the play their first true road game of the season and it is a conference game at Louisiana State who is 7-1 at home while Kentucky is just 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take L.S.U. 

Texas Tech at Kansas 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) overJayhawks- Texas Tech has to be approaching this game brimming with confidence riding a six-game winning streak and off their upset win over No. 17 Baylor posting a 12-1 record on the season. Tech is 3-0 against Top-25 opponents already as they invade Allen Fieldhouse where they are a less then impressive 0-17 all-time including 2-13 ATS. Kansas has won 13 Big-12 titles in-a-row and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10. The Red Raiders will be bucking some trends here but their defense which is 2nd in both scoring defense (58.2) and field goal percentage defense (36%). Take TEXAS TECH!

Alabama at Vanderbilt 7:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Crimson Tide- Now, let's see. Alabama just crushed the No. 5 team in the nation Texas A&M 79-57 and now these 'kids' are expected to temper their emotions are deliver in first SEC road contest. Both these clubs have been point spread nightmares with the Tide going 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight and the Commodores a horrendous 1-11 ATS in their last 12 overall. The underdog in this series is 15-5-1 ATS and that should help. Take VANDERBILT!

Michigan at Iowa 7:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- Plenty of stuff to mention about this match-up. Starting with Michigan who was handed a Big Ten conference loss to Ohio State in a game that was played Dec. 4. Both clubs enter this fray on five-game winning streaks each going 4-0 ATS. Iowa lost their first two conference games to Penn State and Indiana losing their first three games in December and the are undefeated since. Add that Iowa has won the last four meetings and the last four meetings at home while the home team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take IOWA!

West Virginia at Kansas State 5:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Mountaineers- Both these Big-12 basketball powers posted road victories in their conference openers. The Big-12 has six of their 10 teams ranked with 11-2 Kansas State not on the list. The Mountaineers blew a 22-point lead in their season opener in Germany to Texas A&M have won 12 straight since. West Virginia prides itself on defense where they force 21 turnovers per game while the Wildcats strength is protecting the ball committing just 10 give-aways per contests. West Virginia has won 7-of-8 in this series but are 2-6-2 ATS in their last nine conference games But, State is 7-0 at home this season. In a tough one the Wildcats eek out a win. Take KANSAS STATE!

St. John's at Seton Hall 5:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Pirates- These two 'metro' rivals have a rich history with St. John's leading the All-time series 59-38 with the Pirates claiming three wins in the last four meetings. Seton Hall is off a huge win over No. 25 Creighton on Thursday posting a 90-84 victory holding the Blue Jays scoreless the final 3.32. The Red Storm will have the return of Shamorie Ponds who leads them in points, assists, and steals and is 2nd in rebounds who had left the game in their loss to Providence in their Big East. Marcus LoVett the 'Storms' top defender will also return today. Take ST. JOHN'S!

Memphis at Cincinnati 4:00 ET

Bearcats (-) over Tigers- At first glance the 'price' of this contest seems exceedingly high as Memphis has been a solid club posting a 9-4 record entering their conference opener. Cincinnati has had 10-days off and are ready to run having won their last four and holding a 41-33 series advantage. The Tigers are playing just their second true road game (0-1) while the Bearcats are 7-0 at home. This one shouldn't even be close. Take CINCINNATI!

Providence at Creighton 2:30 ET

Friars (+) over Blue Jays- Providence has been one of the better 3-point shooting teams in the NCAA this season and they are coming off an 11-for-16 2nd half performance against St. John's in their Big East opener. Creighton is off a loss at Seton Hall where they failed to score in the final 3:32 blowing a 13-point lead falling 90-84. The Blue Jays hare 8-0 at home and have won by an average 31.2 points but this one will be much closer. Take PROVIDENCE. 

Georgetown at Marquette 4:40 ET

Golden Eagles (-) over Hoyas- Well, the Patrick Ewing era is underway and Georgetown who is 10-2 (4-5 ATS) are off a double-overtime loss at home to Butler where they blew a 20-point lead. But, this is one of those Vegas 'don't make sense games. Here are the Hoyas wth a better record getting huge points from a Marquette clubs that is 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games. Georgetown played one of the softest non-conference schedules in the nation and now meet stiffer competition. Take MARQUETTE!

Villanova at Butler 4:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- Undefeated and ranked No. 1 Villanova (13-0) has gone 9-0 on neutral or away courts going 8-1 ATS. As a matter of fact the Wildcats are 39-17-1 ATS in their last 57 road games but are up against a formidable opponent. Butler not only defeated the Wildcats twice last season handing them their first loss while ranked No.1 last season and then defeated them against when the Wildcats were ranked No. 2. Villanova of course had won the NCAA Championship the year before. Bulldogs who is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home can bite and will once again. Take BUTLER!

St. Mary's at Brigham Young 4:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Gaels- A pair of 12-2 clubs face off in Provo where the more heralded Gaels of St. Mary's visit the Cougars of Brigham Young. St. Mary's is just 2-3 ATS in their five 'away' games while BYU is 7-1 straight-up at home but only 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 home games all as favorites. The Cougars winners of nine straight are a dog now and post a win here. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG! 

Wichita State at Connecticut 12:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Shockers- The idea that the Huskies are a double-digit underdog at home is foreign to me and must have former coach Calhoun hiding his head in shame. Wichita State ranked No. 10 has moved from the Missouri Valley Conference after 72 years over to the All-American Conference and this is their new conference opener. Granted it is a down year for the Huskies but a conference opening plus points at home is a play. Take CONNECTICUT!

Washington State at UCLA 11:00 ET

Bruins (-) over Cougars- This seems like an unusually 'high' price to lay between two conference rivals. UCLA is off a confidence building win over No. 6 Kentucky 83-75 last Saturday and are now 6-1 at home. This 'number' seem really 'big' when we realize Washington State is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games while the Bruins are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 Pac-12 games and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 gams overall. But, there is a silver lining for UCLA and that is they are 106-17 all-time in this series including 56-2 in Los Angeles. Add that the home team is 8-2 ATS in the past 10 meetings and I'll lay it. Take U.C.L.A.!

Kansas at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Both clubs are riding 3-game winning streaks as they enter their Big-12 opener. Kansas has won 13 straight Big-12 Conference titles and have no lost a conference opener in 26 years. Two of the three losses by Texas came against ranked Gonzaga and North Carolina while the two Jayhawks losses in consecutive games were to Washington and Arizona State. The Longhorns have won just one of the last 13 meetings but this is a 'different' Texas clubs coached by Shaka Smart. Take the LONGHORNS!

West Virginia at Oklahoma State 7:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Mountaineers- After dropping their opening game (blowing a 22-point lead) to Texas A&M, West Virginia has posted 11 straight wins while the Cowboys have won their last 11 and are 8-1 at home. The well coached Mountaineers have struggled in conference play going 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight in the Big-12 and 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 games overall. After 11 straight wins the Mountaineers will struggle on the road where they are 1-4 ATS and facing a conference foe. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

San Diego State at Wyoming 9:00 ET

Cowboys (+) Aztecs- This Mountain West encounter won't have any national interest but that doesn't mean 'we' can't pull out a winner here. San Diego State has beat-up on some little guys and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall while The Cowboys have lassoed seven of eight opponents at home as Laramie can be a nasty place in late December. The Aztecs have a new head coach as Steve Fisher is gone and his first trip to Wyoming will not be pleasant. Take the COWBOYS! 

U.C.L.A. vs Kentucky 4:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Wildcats- The Bruins have been hit hard by graduation and theft. Gone are Lonzo Ball, T.J. Leaf and Isaac Hamilton along with the three freshman that (including LiAngelo Ball) were bounced for the year. This is the third meetings between these two schools within the last 12 months with the Bruins winning at Kentucky and the Wildcats getting revenge in the NCAA Tourney. This one will come down to the final buzzer...take the points with UCLA!

Connecticut at Auburn 2:30 ET

Tigers (-) over Huskies- Oh how the mighty have fallen! It was been at least two decades if not three before you can find the last time the Huskies were double-digit dogs in consecutive games. The idea that Auburn is this strong a favorite over Connecticut in an NCAA basketball raises some eyebrows. The Huskies will get a good look at the recruit that got away as Mustapha Heron a Connecticut local decided on Auburn and he leads the Tigers in scoring as they go for their 10th straight win and they get it here. Take AUBURN!

Ohio State vs North Carolina 1:30 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Tar Heels- Oh boy, North Carolina is coming off an upset loss to Wofford and now faces Ohio State in New Orleans. Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann believes that the Tar Heel will be ready to lay a hurt on their next opponent which happens to be the Buckeyes. The Heels have not loss consecutive games since February 2016 and hold an 11-2 series advantage against the State. The Buckeyes enter with five straight wins and will throw everything they have at Carolina. Heels confidence is little shaky right now. Take OHIO STATE!  

Xavier at Northern Iowa 9:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Musketeers- No. 8 Xavier has won six straight games and has one of the largest scoring margins in the nation. The Musketeers defeated Northern Iowa twice last season both games on neutral sites. The Panthers are undefeated 6-0 at home and are 12-6 all-time against ranked teams at home and are battled tested having played No. 1 Villanova and No. 5 North Carolina and will come up big here. Take NORTHERN IOWA!  

Colorado vs. Iowa 9:00 ET

Buffalo's (+) over Hawkeyes- Both these clubs seem to be floundering a bit as Colorado has dropped three of their last five and the Hawkeyes started 3-0 then dropped six of seven and are now back on track with three straight wins. This is the first meeting between these two schools in 22 years with Iowa holding a 4-3 series lead (means nothing). With a strong performance by their bench to Buffs have the depth to win here. Take COLORADO!

Northwestern at Oklahoma 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Sooners- Does anyone remember that last time a player lead the NCAA in scoring and assists in the same season? I don't, has it ever happened? Well, right now Oklahoma guard Trae Young leads the nation in both averaging 28.5 points and 10.2 assists and is off a NCAA record tying 22 assists last time out. Northwestern after their NCAA run last season started ranked in the top-20 but dropped four of their first nine but have now won their last four. Take NORTHWESTERN!

Gonzaga at San Diego State 10:00 ET

Aztecs (+) over Bulldogs- Gonzaga who made it to the championship game a season ago are looking forward to a break in the weather and are happy to be in southern California to play just their second true road game of the year. San Diego State who has been off the past 12 days and is anxious to get their 'big' men on the floor (4 guys at 6'10” or better) against the Bulldogs. The Aztecs have three losses this season all to PAC-12 opponents and are 1-3 against Power-5 conferences but come up big tonight. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!   

Northern Iowa at Iowa State 4:30 ET

Panthers (+) over Cyclones- After losing four starting seniors from last year's squad Iowa State started the season with two losses to Missouri and Milwaukee, since then the Cyclones have reeled off seven straight wins. Northern Iowa has lost two games as well to powerhouses North Carolina and No.1 Villanova. NI has a pair of points guard that understand the game as their father was NBA star Brad Lohaus. Iowa State leads the series 36-13 but the Panthers have won four of the last five. Take NORTHERN IOWA.

Cincinnati at U.C.L.A. 3:30 ET

Bruins (+) over Bearcats- UCLA has had a full week to lick their wounds after blowing a 15-point 2nd half lead against Michigan losing 78-69 in overtime. Cincinnati once again is a club that plays tough defense ranking No. 4 in defensive efficiency but losses to Xavier and Florida have dropped them out of the Top-25. Although the Bruins are just 2-3 ATS at home they are 5-0 straight-up and an underdog here. Take UCLA!  

Virginia Tech at Kentucky 2:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Wildcats- No. 8 Kentucky is 8-1 with their lone loss coming to the hands of Kansas 65-61 five weeks ago while Virginia Tech (9-1) received their lone loss at the hands of St. Louis 77-71 at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Hokies lead the nation in scoring at 96.2 points per game and margin of victory (25.5) and are 4th in assists at 20.0. The Wildcats top six scorers are all freshman and are shooting just 22.6 percent from beyond the arch. Take VIRGINIA TECH!  

Villanova at Temple 7:00 ET

Owls (+) over Wildcats- It took 10 games but Villanova is now ranked No.1 and it is the third straight season that have achieved that lofty status. Temple who is 6-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big 5 and is last Big 5 team to defeat Villanova who has 22 straight wins in the series dating back to December of 2012. The Owls virtually blew a 16-point lead with five minutes remaining before hanging on 81-78 against St. Joseph's Saturday as they got caught looking ahead to this encounter. Temple holds a 16-9 advantage as home in this series. Take TEMPLE!

Michigan at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Wolverines- Michigan is coming off a huge comeback win over UCLA Saturday where they trailed the Bruins by 15 points in the second half and managed to come all the way back and win 78-69 in overtime for the win and 'cover.' Texas has played two overtime contests losing consecutive games to No. 4 Duke 85-78 blowing a 15-point second half lead and bowing to No. 13 Gonzaga 76-71. Michigan has had the best of this series going 3-0 straight-up the past three seasons and is 8-3 ATS against the Big-12 but five of the past six meetings have been decided by six points or less. Take TEXAS!

Mississippi State at Cincinnati 7:00 ET

Bearcats (-) over Bulldogs- I smell a rat! Here is undefeated Mississippi State (8-0) as double digit underdog to a Cincinnati club after starting 7-0 but that has dropped two straight with losses to Xavier and Florida. The Bulldogs will be playing their first true road game tonight and they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight on the road while Cincinnati is 7-2 ATS in their last nine at home. The Bearcats do it with defense as they keep opponents shooting just 36.8 percentage and are 4th in the nation in scoring margin of plus 21.7 points. Mississippi State is undefeated but have had only home games and have played the 349th strength of schedule among 351 Division I teams. Take CINCINNATI!

Minnesota at Arkansas 6:45 ET

Razorbacks (-) over Golden Gophers- No. 15 Minnesota has struggled after opening the season 7-0 by losing two of their last three against stiffer competition. Now, The Gophers must travel to Fayetteville where the Razorbacks are 4-0 straight-up and 3-1 ATS and outscoring opponents by 25 points per game. Arkansas has played the better schedule as their opposition is 42-25 compared to Minnesota who beat up on a bunch of patsies. Take ARKANSAS!