Michigan State at *Michigan 6:00 ET    

Wolverines (+) over Spartans- There might be a glimmer of hope for Michigan here and it is not because of a player returning to action or their coach Dwuwan Howard being let go in mid-season, it is that the Wolverines have actually won five games at home and the Spartans are just 2-5 on the road. Michigan State after a slow start has won three straight and seven of nine and crushed the Wolves three weeks ago 81-62 in a game that was never competitive. Leading scorer Dug McDaniel returns after his five-game road suspension and as points guard he will serve as the clubs facilitator. Take MICHIGAN!  

Illinois at Maryland 5:30 ET   

Terrapins (+) over Fighting Illini- Whoa! I see that Maryland has won the past three meetings between these two and 6-of-7 including a 76-67 win in Champaign four weeks ago. For some reason ( maybe it is their play) I always seem to feel that Illinois is constantly over-rated and yet they have a winning ATS record. The Terrapins ended a 3-game slide with a win over Iowa on Wednesday and allow the fewest points (65.1) PPG in Big Ten play. The Fighting Illini are second best in conference scoring averaging 82.6 PPG and will struggle for open shot Saturday. Terps 11-3 SU at home. Take the home side MARYLAND!  

Marquette at Connecticut 4:00 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Huskies- The nation’s top team Connecticut has not backed down like most of the other after being named No. 1 and have won 13 games in-a-row. The Huskies warmed up for this battle with the last Big East champion before UConn by crushing DePaul 101-65 who is 0-13 in conference play. It believe that it does not aid a team to pay a weak-sister before an important match-up as it leads to a false confidence. The Big East Conference Player of the Year Tyler Kolek has led the Golden Eagles to eight straight wins and the confidence need to overcome the Huskies. Take MARQUETTE!

Duke at Florida State 2:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Blue Devils- Florida State has lost four of its last five as they have been unable to stop their opponents in the second half of game getting badly outscored allowing 88 PPG. The weak play on the boards has been a issue that will be addressed Saturday against the Blue Devils. Duke on a 3-game winning streak is just a half game behind North Carolina in the ACC who lost at Syracuse on Tuesday. The Blue Devils have won seven of the past eight meetings SU but the Seminoles won the last meeting in Tallahassee. Take FLORIDA STATE!

Florida at Georgia 1:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gators- The impostor Gators have won six of seven including our Highest-Rated Megabucks over Auburn last Saturday 81-65. Florida has defeated the Bulldogs nine straight times winning the first meeting this year 1-0-2-98 in OT as an 8-point favorite. Georgia is on a five game losing streak which started with their loss to the Gators and will end with their loss at Arkansas last Saturday. The Bulldogs have had a full week to put their heads together and will be ready for this huge rivalry encounter. Take GEORGIA!   

Memphis at North Texas 8:00 ET

Mean Green over Tigers- North Texas has been good to ‘us’ the past two seasons even sweeping through the NIT last season and several upset win this year. Memphis has always had the ‘flash’ that draws people into looking for spots the bet on them. But, for the most part the Tigers had been a point spread disappointment when playing in big games and are currently 8-16 ATS. The Mean Green plays a patient offense and a defense that will harass you from baseline to baseline with their constant pressure braking teams down and forcing turnovers. They are also 9-2 SU at home. Take NORTH TEXAS!

SMU at Tulane 7:00 ET

Green Wave (+) over Mustangs- If you look up the series record between these two AAC clubs you will find an anomaly in that Southern Methodist has dominated the wins and losses (7-3) but the Green Wave have gotten the money eight of the past 10 meetings including the last four. The Mustangs have won their last four games SU but are only 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Tulane is hungry for a win after dropping four of their last five and are off a beating at Memphis. Timing is so important during the season schedule and it is time for the Green Wave to bog the Mustangs. Take TULANE!

South Carolina at Auburn 8:30 ET

Tigers (-) over Gamecocks- In 14 days South Carolina has gone from being a non-ranked team to No. 11 by defeating both No. 6 Kentucky and No. 5 Tennessee. The Gamecocks (21-3) have won seven straight and to be getting double-digit points is telling me the book-makers believe they are in over their heads here. Auburn had their 3-game win streak end by Florida (Megabucks winner) on Saturday at one time trailing the Gators by 29 points. I expect a better effort today as the Tigers bring a 30-19 all-time series lead over SC. Take AUBURN!

Xavier at Seton Hall 7:00 ET

Musketeers (+) over Pirates- This is the second meeting of the year between these two with Xavier winning at home 74-54 over the Pirates the game after they had upset Connecticut in their Big East opener. Seton Hall responded with five straight wins after that defeat and have now lost four of six and is coming off their worst game of the season losing 80-54 against Villanova after wins over lowly Georgetown and DePaul. Xavier has wins in 3-of-4 and have won the past four meetings. The beat goes on...take XAVIER!

Ohio State at Wisconsin 9:00 ET

Badgers (-) over Buckeyes - Two weeks ago Wisconsin was leading the Big Ten and ranked in the Top-10 but, they have dropped four straight games since and are lucky to still being ranked No. 20. Ohio State was on a five-game losing streak of their own before defeating Maryland at home 79-75 in double overtime Saturday and now take to the road where they have lost 15 straight times. The Badgers swoon started when the blew a 16-point half-time lead at Nebraska and they hit bottom (I hope) on Wednesday losing to Michigan who had lost 10 of their previous 11 games. Badgers have won and covered three of the past four meetings including a 71-60 win at Columbus. Take WISCONSIN!

Iowa State at Cincinnati 7:00 ET

Bearcats over Cyclones- Where did they come from? Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger has squad fighting toe-to-toe with the Big-12 heavies Kansas, Baylor and the like rising to No. 10 in the rankings. The Cyclones have won five of six and trail conference leader Houston by just a half-game. Cincinnati has played better than most expected in their first season in the Big-12 battling Houston until the final buzzer in the Bearcats loss. The Bearcats  rebounding will keep this one close and possibly set them up for an outright win for the home underdog. Take CINCINNATI!

St. John’s at Providence 7:00 ET

Red Storm over Friars- When Rick Pitino took over St. John’s coaching job expectations soared as visions a revitalization of New York basketball was on tap. Well, the Red Storm have dropped six of eight including a loss Saturday to Marquette 86-75 after blowing a 15-point lead. Currently at 14-10 the Johnnies will need a late season surge to qualify for the Big Dance. Providence has lost three of their last four and were defeated by the Red Storm 75-73 four weeks ago getting the cover. This time it will be a storm that gets the money. Take ST. JOHN’S!

Kansas at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders over Jayhawks- Kansas rebounded from their loss at Kansas State (Megabucks winner) last Monday with at win over Baylor despite having only seven scholarship player available. Texas Tech had been playing short-handed for two weeks and lost three straight before defeating Central Florida 58-57. Kansas is an underdog here although they have won four straight and 8-of-9 in the series a role that they have not been in against Tech in five years. The Red Raiders are a stellar 12-1 SU at home while the Jayhawks are just 2-4 in true road games. Take TEXAS TECH!

North Texas at SMU 2:00 ET

Mean Green (+) over Mustangs- The defending NIT champions North Texas has already corralled the Mustangs two weeks ago 68-66 as a 1-point underdog at home. They promptly lost their next three games before getting back on the winning side against Tulsa. After that loss and another at Wichita State before reeling off three straight win including a 26-point win over in-state rival Rice  scoring 95 points. The Mean Green will beat you will a defense that frustrates their opponents allowing just 59.7 PPG ranking No. 4 in the nation. SMU will find points more difficult this time out as Mean Green pester you to death. Take NORTH TEXAS!  

Kansas State at BYU 10:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Wildcats- I wonder jut how much the odds-makers have struggled with both of these squads. For the most part the bookies have given BYU the benefit of the doubt and has had them i situations where it looked like they were to win but did not. The Wildcats have been under valued and then over valued and now are somewhere in between. The Cougars had a two-game win streak stopped at Oklahoma on Tuesday but are 11-2 SU at home and 10-3 ATS. Look for the Cougars to rebound here. Take BYU

Virginia at Florida State 7:45 ET

Seminoles (+) over Cavaliers- These two clubs seem headed in opposite directions as Virginia is seeking their seventh straight win while the Seminoles have dropped three of four. The Cavaliers admittedly are playing their best basketball of the season and from statements like that there is only one way to go! This is the only scheduled meeting between these two and while the Cavs won both games last season the Seminoles have covered the past four meetings and have won four of the past seven outright. Take FLORIDA STATE! 

Auburn at Florida 3:30 ET

Gators over Tigers- Auburn posted a convincing home win over arch rival No. 16 Alabama on Wednesday while Florida fell 67-66 at Texas A&M Saturday. The Gators failed to score in the final 3:04 ending a four-game win streak and have had a full week to stew over a game that they should have won. Florida has won 14 of the last 18 games between the two and are 5-1 ATS the past six meetings and 8-2 ATS last 10. Take FLORIDA!

TCU at Iowa State 2:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Cyclones- Iowa State has been good too us this season including last Tuesday’s win 70-65 at Texas once again holding a team to season  lows on offense. The Cyclones are a perfect 13-0 SU at home (10-2-1 ATS) and have defeated the Horned Frogs four straight times covering all four including a 73-72 win in Fort Worth three weeks ago. TCU lost 77-66 at home to Texas (Money Gamey winner) last Saturday and has had a week to ready themselves to win for the fifth time against a Top-15 team. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Illinois at Michigan State 2:00 ET

Spartans (+) over Illini- I’m a bit surprised that Michigan State lost to Minnesota on Tuesday as Tom Izzo teams always get better as the season rolls on. No. 10 Illinois like to club I saw last year just doesn’t do it for me as I just don’t believe that they can be champions in the Big Ten or anywhere else. Izzo is fuming over the Spartans play and vows to have them correct their mistakes before meeting the No. 10 Illini. Illinois has won the past four meetings but have covered just twice in the last five. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

San Diego State at Nevada 8:00 ET

Aztecs (+) over Wolf Pack- There is a log jam at the top of the Mountain West and last year’s NCAAS finalist are among four teams tied for the conference lead. San Diego State is tied with No. 22 Utah State, No. New Mexico and Boise State for the MWC lead. Nevada who is 11-1 SU at home won their first road game against a road opponent for the first time since 1981 by defeating Utah State 77-63 at Logan. The Aztecs have won 9-of-10 meetings including a 71-59 win three weeks ago. A letdown is expected for the Wolf Pack and a win for the Aztecs. Take SAN DIEGO STATE!

Dayton at VCU 8:00 ET

Rams (+) over Flyers- It’s either one of the other in the Atlantic-10 as either Dayton or VCU have finished first or second for the conference championship for 11 consecutive years. Dayton fell the VCU in the A-10 Championship game 68-56 as their offense stalled in the big game. The Rams have won six of the past eight meetings as they meet for the first time this season and close play meeting on March 8 in Dayton. Take VCU!

Iowa at Penn State 700 ET

Hawkeyes over Nittany Lions- Penn State has dropped a few notches this season from what they have been in most recent seasons but are coming off a pair of road wins at Indiana and Rutgers. Without leading scorer Kanye Clary with Nittany Lions have shown great effort the past five games but this will fade and tonight is the start of their swoon. Iowa is favored on the road in a series where the home team has won the past six meetings. So, why then are the Hawkeyes favored...Take IOWA!

Nebraska at Northwestern 8:30 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Wildcats- Both of these squads have shown that they can play with the big boys as they both have a win over No. 2 Purdue and another victory over another Top-10 ranked club. Northwestern is 11-1 SU at home while the Cornhuskers have struggled on the road going 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS in Big Ten action. Nebraska won the first meeting 75-69 when they out rebounded the Wildcats by 14 boards ending a seven-game losing streak in the series although the Huskers are 6-4 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take NEBRASKA!

Pittsburgh at NC State 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Wolfpack- Both Pitt and NC State will mostly likely be on the ‘bubble’ when the selection committee makes their choices for the ‘Big Dance’ and a win here might be the key to which one (if either) gets in or is left out. Because conference champions receive automatic bids neither of these clubs are projected to make the cut. NC State is 11-2 SU at home bt have ‘covered’ just three times in their last 10 games overall while the Panthers are 4-2 both SU and ATS in true road games. The Wolfpack had won eight straight in this series but Pitt has won the last two and got the money in the last three meetings. Take PITTSBURGH!

Wisconsin at Michigan 7:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Badgers- The is the worst Michigan (7-15) basketball team in 16 seasons when they were 10-22 in 2007-08. The Wolverines after winning and covering their first three games of the season have gone a miserable 3-16 ATS in their last 22 games overall. Wisconsin has dropped out of the Top-10 (formerly No. 6) falling to No. 11 by losing their past two games including a 75-69 home loss to No. 2 Purdue on Sunday. But, if one thing that can be said about the Wolves is that they have had double-digit leads in seven of their losses and just need to finish games. Take MICHIGAN!

Iowa state at Texas 8:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Longhorns- There is something that really bothers me about today’s selection in this Big-12 contests and it goes back to against a very strong trend (although I must admit with so many people aware of it the numbers are not as big). The play has been for quite awhile that when a ranked team like Iowa State i an underdog to a team that is not ranked, the un-ranked clubs would win more times than not. Hence, with Texas favored and not ranked while No. 14 Iowa State is the dog. The Longhorns according to the system are the play. but, not so fast my friend (I heard that on TV) I have anther factor that overrides that trend. The Cyclones are coming off a last second road loss at Baylor while underdog Texas was winning outright over TCU. That was a huge emotion win over a Texas rival. The Horns hooked the Cyclones by 20 at home last season as favorites (-7,5) and now they are just (-1.5). Defense is preach

B.Y.U. at Oklahoma 8:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Sooners- The Cougars have been impressive to date in their inaugural Big12 season leading the nation in 3-point field goals made per game with 12.1. BYU has made at least seven 3-points in every game. Oklahoma has fallen out of favor with the pollsters and have lost three of their last four including being a beaten favorite at Central Florida (Power Play winner) on Saturday. The Cougars center Fousseyni Traore has return to action after missing seven games and in his first start back against Texas he poured in 24 points with nine rebounds. Take BYU!

Mississippi at South Carolina 6:30 ET

Rebels (+) over Gamecocks- Mississippi let us down Saturday blowing nine-point half-time lead against Auburn before getting blown out in the second half by the Tigers. The Rebels weren’t ranked during the preseason but earned a spot in the Top-25 before losing last week. South Carolina who has won five straight is 11-1 SU at home and have earned a Top-25 ranking at No. 15 having defeated ranked Tennessee and Kentucky and have already won more games than last years club.. The Gamecocks are ranked for the first time since 2017 and like most other squads once getting ranked have a letdown and I expect that out of SC. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Kansas at Kansas State 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Wildcats- These two rivals had different starts to their season and are currently trending in another direction. Kansas State has lost four in-a-row and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall while the Jayhawks are off a huge win over No 2 Houston on Saturday in a game that they took command early and were never headed. his is the first meeting this season and the pair split two games last yer but Kansas had won the previous seven meetings. Hawks are just 2-3 SU on the road while Wildcats are 12-2 SU at home. Take KANSAS STATE!

Stanford at Arizona 9:00 ET

Wildcats (-) over Cardinal- Oh boy is there a slaughter in store for the Cardinal tonight or what! No. 11 Arizona suffered their worst loss of the season on New Year’s Eve 100-82 at Stanford as they were the victim of a school record 16 three-pointers. The Wildcats outscored Arizona State 17-2 when it counted in the final seven minutes and at time had a lull but, they believe they are hitting their stride. They lead the nation in rebound margin (+12.4) ,have way more talent and will be motivated. Take ARIZONA!  

Nebraska at Illinois 6:30 ET

Illini (-) over Cornhuskers- Nebraska is having their best basketball season in a decade and are 16-6 SU with wins over No. 2 Purdue and Thursday over No. 6 Wisconsin. While the Huskers were going overtime against the Badgers the Ilini who have won the last seven meetings have been resting since Tuesday’s win over Ohio State. Nebraska has yet to win a game on the Big Ten road (0-5, 0-5 ATS) losing by an average of 14.4 points. Take ILLINOIS!  

Purdue at Wisconsin 1:00 ET

Badgers (+) over Boilersmakers- If things go to Hoyle the Badgers should win here. No. 2 Purdue I understand but when I saw Wisconsin ranked at No. 6 my thoughts were that it wouldn’t last long and the next time out in classic fashion they blow a 16-point lead at Nebraska and lost in overtime. Purdue got their revenge for one of their two losses and quelled Northwestern as Zach Edey had 30 points and 15 rebounds. The Boilermakers won last year’s match-up 63-61 in Madison and with the line being what it is you should just have the winner. It should be...WISCONSIN!

Auburn at Mississippi 6:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Tigers- Although Auburn has already crushed Mississippi early this season 82-59 at home and now must meet the Rebels in Oxford where the Rebels are 13-0 SU at home. n that first meeting the Tiger led by 35 points at one time and Ole Miss had only one player scoring in double-digits. Since that loss the Rebels have reeled off three straight wins and they are just anxious to get a measure of revenge. Plus having a better overall record the loss in their meeting non-withstand the Rebels question the Tigers being ranked and they feel slighted. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Oklahoma at Central Florida 1:00 ET

Knights(+) over Sooners- Oklahoma says it’s a mental thing and just from the sound of it no matter what they are talking about can not be good! And it is not, the Sooners are having their woes at the free throw line hitting only 61% and when something like that gets in to your head it is hard to kept out of one’s mind. Central Florida has dropped two straight but have posted a pair of Big-12 wins over Kansas and Texas and they do it with defense. The Knights have held conference foes to 65.1 PPG ranking third as they average 5.4 blocks and 8.8 steals per game. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!  

Rutgers at Michigan 4:00 ET

Scarlet Knight (+) over Wolverines- Just like in football Michigan has dominated this series winning eight of nine meetings before the Scarlet Knights upset Michigan 62-50 in the Big Ten Tournament last March. The Wolverines have not been the same since and currently have lost nine of 10 with just one ATS win. Rutgers has dropped their last three and their weakness is their offense only averaging 66.8 PPG while Michigan’s defense is one of the worst in NCAA play ranking 339 among 362 Division I teams. Michigan coach Juwan Howard is being expose winning just seven of 21 games outright. Take RUTGERS!

Houston at Kansas 4:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Jayhawks- Houston is making quite an impression in their inaugural Big-12 season and have won five straight entering Lawrence to battle Kansas. The Jayhawks on their way to 20 wins or more for the 35th consecutive seasons are just 4-3 in their last seven games. The Cougars are off an overtime (Money Game winner) 76-72 win at Texas while the Jayhawks bounced back from a pair of losses to pound cellar dweller Oklahoma State. There is a new kid on the block and they are challenging the conference bully and they smack the Jayhawks.  Take HOUSTON!

Texas at Texas Christian 2:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Horned Frogs- TCU has won three straight to creep back on to the Top-25 ranking while the Longhorns have drop out of the ranked because of losses to BYU and Houston. The Horned Frogs slipped into the rankings by winning their last three covering against OK State, Baylor and Texas Tech. Now, it is scheduled for the Horney Frogs to get caught by a good Texas team that has defeated Oklahoma and Baylor before falling their last two. The Longhorns have won 8-of-10 meetings SU and most likely won’t need the points (but take them always). Take TEXAS!

Ohio State at Iowa 7:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Hawkeyes- Both of these clubs enter this encounter struggling to get back on track as Ohio State who is win-less (0-5 SU and ATS) on the road and have dropped six of their last seven three of which were by double-digits. Iowa has dropped three of four and are now 4-6 in Big Ten play and are just 5-7 ATS at home. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-of-3 last season including a victory in the conference tournament last March. Iowa struggles on the defensive end and are ranked 316 among 354 teams. Buckeyes camp down on Hawkeyes. Take OHIO STATE!

Oregon at USC 10:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Ducks- The Pac-12 has switched roles between their conference football and basketball whereas their once proud Pac-12 basketball level of play is not of previous standards. USC enters this contest against the conference leader Oregon having lost five straight while the Ducks limp into LA losing three of their last four. This is the second meeting of the season with Oregon winning at home 82-74 but this time they are burdened with numerous injuries and the Trojans take advantage. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Stanford at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Sun Devils- Stanford is still brooding over the first meeting between these two when they blew a 12-point second half lead losing 76-73 a game in which they led ASU for all but 31 seconds. The Sun Devils have dropped four of their past five while Stanford has gone 5-3 since their meeting. A week ago in their last contest the Cardinal once again squandering a double-digit second half lead to rival California. Take STANFORD!

Florida at Kentucky 8:00 ET

Gators (+) over Wildcats- No. 10 Kentucky has struggled on offense their past two games scoring in the 60’s while splitting the pair losing at South Carolina and winning at Arkansas. The Wildcats have won and covered he last five meetings with Florida while the Gators have won their last three including their first road win of the season at Missouri. The Wildcats are 11-1 SU at home and 7-5 ATS. The Gators are ranked eighth in scoring averaging 85.4 PPG and with the addition of their 7-foot 1-inch center have become a force inside. Take FLORIDA!

Wake Forest at Pittsburgh 7:00 ET

Demon Deacons over Panthers- Pittsburgh who lost to Miami last time out is dwelling on the fact that they fell 19 points behind the Hurricanes before making a comeback which came up short. Brooding about a loss and how it happened is not going to help when Wake Forest arrives hungry after having had nine days to think of how they were routed by North Carolina 85-64. The Demon Deacons have covered the past two meetings and five of the last seven. Take WAKE FOREST!

Baylor at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Knights (+) over Bears- No. 18 Baylor has dropped three straight conference games by a total of nine points and have played three overtime games already so close games are the norm. Eight of the Big-12 schools are ranked and although Central Florida is not one of them they have posted wins over ranked teams No. 3 Kansas and Texas. The Knights are off a loss at Cincinnati and will be playing their fifth Top-25 ranked opponent. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Mississippi State at Mississippi 8:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Rebels- At the onset of the college basketball season I was slightly taken back at the respect that was given to this Mississippi team which at 17-3 was worthy of the odds-makers regard. But, I am now taken back because they are not ranked in the Top-25. Although undefeated at home 12-0 they aren’t even favored by a bucket against rival Mississippi State who hasn’t won a road game this season going 0-4 SU and 0-4 ATS. The Bulldogs have respect because they have defeated a pair of ranked teams Tennessee and last time out Auburn both at home. State’s defense the key here ranking 45th while the Rebels limp in at 135th but No. 223 in rebounding and 350th in offensive rebounding among 354 teams, Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!  

Oklahoma at Kansas State 8:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Wildcats- Both clubs enter this fray on two game slides with the Wildcats falling to No. 4 Houston and No. 23 Iowa State both road games. Oklahoma dropped home games to Texas and No. 23 Texas Tech and fell to No. 23. from No. 7. Sooners had a nine-point lead with under seven minutes to go and lost concentration as Red Raiders shot 72% in the second half pulling off the 85-84 upset. Wildcats have been the Pittsburgh Steelers of college basketball winning games they were not expected to win statically. Take OKLAHOMA!   

Marquette at Villanova 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Golden Eagles- Thoughts of Jay Wright and Rollie Massamino are visions that are fading quickly with the current regeam having difficulty being .500. Last year it was 17-17 and this is 11-9 and currently on a four game slide with the first of those all Big East defeats started at Marquette 87-74. The Golden Eagles have won and covered the past five meetings with the Wildcats winning four of the previous five. With all that data for the line to under a bucket leads me to believe that the home side who is 6-3 as hosts will take down the 3-3 road former Warriors. Take VILLANOVA!

Duke at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Blue Devils- Duke has won 10 of 11 games climbing to the No. 12 spot in the ratings after a shaky 4-3 start. Without their campus crazies giving support to the Blue Devils at home they are 3-2 SU on the road and just 1-4 ATS. Virginia Tech is 10-1 at home where the Devils have not won since 2019. The Hokies have won their last three and will be ready to pounce on Duke. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Nevada at New Mexico 10:00 ET

Wolf Pack (+) over Lobos- No. 25 New Mexico enters its game Sunday with Nevada at Albuquerque, N.M., on a four-game winning streak, while the Wolf Pack ended a three-game losing streak by beating No. 24 Colorado State on Wednesday. Nevada (16-4, 3-3) ended its three-game losing streak Wednesday by beating Colorado State 77-64 in Reno. The Wolf Pack shot 53.7 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range and recorded 19 assists on 29 made field goals. The last two losses of their three-game losing streak were on the road, including at then-No. 24 San Diego State on Jan. 17. New Mexico has won four straight conference games by double figures, the Lobos also won consecutive Mountain West road games for the first time since a three-game stretch from the end of the 2017-18 season and the start of the 2018-19 season. Take NEVADA!

Utah at Washington 10:00 ET

Utes (+) over Huskies- You might think that both of these schools continued to play their tough brand of football on the basketball court as injuries on both sides have altered the chemistry a bit for both squads. Utah has lost a pair of starting guards and their highs coring forward while Washington has been without their center for 10 games and lost his back-up he current starter last time out. Utah won the first meeting 95-90 coming back from down 11 points at half as they dominated the boards something will do again tonight. Take UTAH!

TCU at Baylor 4:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Bears- The Big-12 basketball conference over the past decade has become one of the deepest and best balanced in the country. TCU at 14-5 has lost three times to top ranked teams losing twice on the road to Kansas and Cincinnati while wining at home over Iowa State as hey have shown that they can play with the bug boys. Baylor opened Big-12 play with three straight wins but has dropped their last two, both on the road to Kansas State and at Texas last Saturday. The Bears are10-0 SU at home and 7-2 ATS this season but these two split last years meetings each winning on the others court. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Texas at BYU 2:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Longhorns- Texas is off two huge wins the second of which was our Power Play winner over No. 11 Oklahoma last Saturday. After a close loss to Texas Tech BYU followed it with a meltdown in the final minutes against Houston on Tuesday falling to 2-4 in Big-12 action. The BYU held Houston without a field goal in the final 4 and a half minutes but could not convert missing free throws and turning the ball over. This time they do it right. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG!  

North Carolina at Florida State 2:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Tar Heels- A pair of hot ACC schools hook-up in Tallahassee where the Seminoles winners in six of their last seven host No. 3 North Carolina who have won nine straight. The last time the Tar Heels lost was in Atlanta against Kentucky on December 16 and are a perfect 8-0 in conference play. Florida State started 6-6 including a home loss to Lipscomb and since their lone defeat was a home to Clemson. This afternoon they will be ready to ambush the Heels. Take FLORIDA STATE

Missouri at South Carolina 1:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Gamecocks- South Carolina was a huge ‘Money Game’ winner for us last Saturday when the beat Kentucky outright and they have had a week to pat themselves on the back. That win was against the highest ranked team they have defeated in 14 years and so excited they were the school was find $100,000 by the NCAA for actions after the game. Missouri has lost six in-a-row and I want to say that they are not that back but you are what your record says you are. But, they blindside the Gamecocks here. Take MISSOURI!

Stanford at California 10:00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Golden Bears- Both clubs are on an up-tick after slow starts with Stanford winning five of their last seven while the Golden Bears have won three of five. After winning only three games last season (3-29) California has already more than doubled that total this season with seven victories. This is the first meeting in 10 years where both clubs are off wins and only the Cardinal will continue. This is the cage version of the ‘Big Game’ which in football is legendary. Take STANFORD!

Michigan State at Wisconsin 8:00 ET

Spartans (+) over Badgers- five days to savor their 61-59 win at Maryland on Sunday after blowing a 44-32 half-time lead their third straight win. Wisconsin won the first meeting this season in early December 70-57 at Lansing and they have split the series the past four seasons. The Badgers play sound defense and make free throws at 77.7% and do not take foolish fouls as fundamentals are their biggest asset. They are 10-1 at home SU and and 6-4-1 ATS and have won 8-of-9 but are 0-2-1 ATS in their last three games. But, the Spartans under Izzo always improve as the season wears on. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Arizona State at Oregon 9:30 ET

Sun Devils (+) over Ducks- After starting 5-0 in Pac-12 play Oregon has slide back to the pack after suffering road losses at Colorado and Utah. The Ducks welcome the addition of 7-foot center Nate Bittle who returns for his first action in two months. Adding players in mid-season can disrupt team chemistry and may take awhile to mesh together in ream play. Arizona State also 5-2 in conference play and is 3-1 in the last four meetings against the Ducks who are 9-0 SU (6-3 ATS) at home. The Sun Devils play a tough defense that will force this down to the final horn. Take ARIZONA STATE!

Colorado State at Nevada 10:30 ET

Rams (+) over Wolf Pack- Colorado State was a ranked team earlier this season but are win-less in a pair of Mountain West Conference games and that spells bad news. Nevada is 9-1 SU at home and although they defeated the Rams in their lone meeting last season the Wolf Pack have dropped three of the previous four meetings and enter this fray having lost their last three. These two clubs grade out almost dead even but the Rams play better defense. Take COLORADO STATE!

NC State at Virginia 7:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Cavaliers- I tried to avoid this game for various reasons but I kept coming back to it because I believe that I have the winner. Virginia lost their first four road games by 16 points or more until 75-66 win at Georgia Tech, but NC State has no such issues as they are 3-1 SU in true road games. One of the Cavaliers road losses was in Raleigh 76-60 to the Wolfpack nearly three weeks ago and I believe that they have improved to the point that they should be favored like they are. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE!  

Maryland at Iowa 7:00 ET

Terrapins (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa had their three game win streak end Saturday in Ames by Purdue 84-70. They played as well as they could shooting well and protecting the ball with only seven turnovers but a 50-24 rebound deficit was way too much to overcome. Since defeating Illinois 76-67 ten days ago Maryland has dropped their last two including a Sunday loss to Michigan State 61-59 where they had the looks but missed the shots. The Hawkeyes have won the last four meetings but are just 5-6 ATS at home while the Terrapins are snapping at their heel which will be on the floor because they don’t rebound. Take MARYLAND!

Houston at B.Y.U. 9:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Cougars- The most unlikely same conference ‘rivals’ will meet for just the third time is schools history with each winning on the others floor back in 2018 and ‘19. Houston currently No. 4 is 1-2 SU in true road games this season and 0-3 ATS while BYU is 10-1 SU at home going 9-2 ATS and the Cougars return home after a loss Saturday at Texas Tech while Houston recovered from a one-point loss at TCU with huge wins over Texas Tech and UCF. Home cooking is the answer here especially for this dog. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG!

Kentucky at South Carolina 7:00 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Wildcats- This Kentucky team is good, good enough to win it all when it comes down to tourney time and like the LA Dodgers they keep adding key pieces that improves the team dynamics. Not it was bad but having a 7-foot 2-inch European center who is a great shooter (3-of-4 3-pointers) and re-bounder that loves getting assists. Zvonimir Ivisic from Croatia made his debut against Georgia and play 16 minutes off the bench scoring 13 points. South Carolina meanwhile bounced back at Arkansas after a home loss to Georgia who the Wildcats just hammered. Kentucky has been a great cover this season (11-6 ATS) but the Gamecocks are 9-1 SU at home. Although, the Cats have a huge series advantage(54-14 they have split the last six meetings. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Texas at Oklahoma 7:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Sooners- Texas is an paradox as they have a winning record of 13-5 SU but have been an alumni nightmare going 5-13 ATS. No. 11 Oklahoma (15-3) is undefeated 9-0 at home and were a part of our Megabucks winner Saturday against Cincinnati. The Longhorns have won the last five meetings and just broke a two-game losing streak with a win over Baylor on Saturday regaining much needed confidence. Against the spread number move toward the center with this final. Take TEXAS!

Cincinnati at Kansas 9:00ET

Bearcats (+) over Jayhawks- Over the years Kansas has dominated most of the action the Big-12 except for one nemesis and that is playing at West Virginia where they are 5-7 and lost once again Saturday in Morgantown as turnovers spelled defeat. Cincinnati was blown out in the second half at home against Oklahoma the same day as they got ‘killed on the boards’ said coach Wes Miller. He has put his club threw the riggers of intense practices and the Bearcats will be more aggressive against the No. 3 Jayhawks. Take CINCINNATI!

Memphis at Tulane 1:00 ET

Green Wave (+) over Tigers- Both of these rivals are coming off defeats and more than likely were caught look toward this national TV game in New Orleans. Not many know how intense the rivalry is between these two, so much so that in the point shaving scandal by Tulane they refused to lay down against one team...Memphis. No, maybe the Green Wave can’t stand up with the Tigers talent wise but they will band together to take down a team that only had seven assists in their loss blowing a 20-point lead to Central Florida. Take TULANE!

Oklahoma State at Kansas state 7:00 ET

Cowboys (+) over Wildcats- Oklahoma State is 0-4 (SU and ATS) in Big-12 action and they have lost by and average of 16.5 points. Kansas State is reminding me of what the Steelers were in the NFL this season as their numbers are not impressive but they manage to win. The Wildcats have gone overtime five times and have won them all including a victory over Baylor. This game figures to play close as the Cowboys rally after a blowout loss at Kansas and the Wildcats should be a little over-confident. Take OKLAHOMA STATE!

Brigham Young at Texas Tech 6:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Red Raiders- In recent seasons all we hear from the media is how the SEC dominates the football scene the ACC the basketball but for the past number of seasons the Big-12 has stepped up and can play with anyone at any level in any sport. Texas Tech was handed their first conference loss on Wednesday as Houston ended the Red Raiders nine game winning streak. Like in most sports when a team has the breaks going their way their confidence is high and then a simple loss allows doubt to creep into your head, and then...Bang-Bang! The lose again! BYU leads the Big-12 in scoring averaging 85.7 PPG and have five players averaging double figures in scoring. take BYU!   

Iowa State at Texas Christian 2:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Horned Frogs- I have heard it before and I will again in the future I am sure, but as one TCU played commented after they blew their second straight conference game ‘our bubble has burst.’ They come off losses to No. 9 Oklahoma and No. 2 Houston and now will face Iowa State a club that is also smarting from a loss last time out to BYU and that after their upset win over Houston. In their loss to the Cougars the Cyclones allowed t87-points they most that they have surrendered since T.J. Otzelberger took over three years ago. They bounce back with a tight defensive performance. Take IOWA STATE!  

Alabama at Tennessee 2:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Volunteers- Trends galore surrounding this contest as two of the SEC’s challengers go at it in Knoxville where the Volunteers host Alabama. Tennessee is a perfect 9-0 SU (5-3-1 ATS) at home and have won 9-of-10 while The Crimson Tide have won six in-a-row. But, the knock on the Tide is that they are 0-3 against ranked teams. They possess one of the top offenses averaging 90.2 ranked No. 4 in the nation. ‘Bama is looking to take down a ranked team and the Volunteers are their victim. Take ALABAMA!

South Carolina and Arkansas

Gamecocks (+) over Razorbacks- Arkansas was one of our Power Play Best Bet winners in their upset of Texas A&M Tuesday so I feel comfortable playing against them as they were coming off three straight losses and losses in six of their previous seven. The Razorbacks are a putrid 5-12 ATS on the season playing with the 320th ranked defense allowing 77.6 PPG while the Gamecocks defense will be the difference as they allow just  64.6 PPG ranking No. 30. Defense rules here. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Illinois at Michigan 8:30 ET

Wolverines (+) over Illini- I expect Illinois even at No. 14 to be the same as they have always been and that is over-rated and able to disappoint their backers at the most inopportune time. The Illini have dropped four spots in the rankings after losing two of their last three including a 76-67 to Maryland on Sunday. Michigan is off to their worst start that I can remember but are off a 73-65 win over Ohio State on Monday (there first ATS win in seven games) and are looking for their first back-to-back conference wins. Wolves are 0-6 SU L-6 meetings but got the money last time out and the previous four meetings. Take MICHIGAN!

UCLA at Arizona State 9:00 ET

Bruins (+) over Sun Devils- Both of these clubs ended four-game streaks last time out as UCLA won over Washington on Sunday and Arizona State was defeated by the Huskies on Thursday. The Bruins had lost to Utah 90-44 the previous game and that was a lesson they won’t forget all to soon as they are filed by a new spirit. UCLA’s confidence should be high as they have defeated the Sun Devils three straight times and six of the last seven meetings with their lone loss having to go overtime. Take UCLA!

Nebraska at Rutgers 7:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Scarlet Knights- It was just eight days ago that Nebraska showed the college basketball world that they belong when they defeated then No. 2 Purdue and than they went out and were beaten at Iowa 94-76. The Cornhuskers have won all three Big Ten games at home and have lost all three conference road games. Rutgers like in football is bring up the rear of the conference and although they are highly ranked defensively they are No. 312 on offense scoring just 67.5 points per game. The line is where is supposed to be for a Cornhuskers victory. Take NEBRASKA!

Creighton at Connecticut 7:00 ET

Blue Jays (+) over Huskies- Back in the saddle again Connecticut is ranked No. 1 as they have won five straight Big East contests after dropped their conference opener to Seton Hall. The Huskies the defending National Champions have met Creighton seven times but have managed just one win as the Blue Jays seem to have the Huskies number. UConn is 9-0 at home while the Jays are 4-1 in true road games and always are ready when playing as dogs. Take CREIGHTON!

Texas A&M at Arkansas 9:00 ET
Razorbacks (+) over Aggies- Texas A&M finally defeated a ranked team Saturday on their third try as they upset No. 6 Kentucky (Megabucks winner) at home 97-92 in overtime. The Aggies now take to the road where they are 2-2 to play Arkansas who they defeated in both meetings last season and are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 encounters. But, this time around A&M is off an emotional overtime win and will have trouble getting ‘up’ for the Razorbacks who are 0-3 in SEC play. Their coach Eric Musselman demands that their defense must improve and they play it better at home. Take ARKANSAS!

Wake Forest at N.C. State 7:00 ET

Demon Deacons over Wolfpack- Wake Forest at 4-1 in ACC action is off to their best start in 19 years and help their last opponent (Virginia) under 50 points and they haven’t done that in over four years. The Demon Deacons average 81 PPG and and allow just 69.3 PPG while NC State scores less per game and allows more points on defense giving the Deacons an advantage. The Wolfpack won their last time out struggling with last place Louisville. Take WAKE FOREST!

Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (-) over Hoosiers- Purdue formerly ranked No. 1 has played three true road games this season and they have won just one of them losing at Northwestern and Nebraska. Indiana has been outstanding at home going 9-1 SU (6-4 ATS) with their lone home defeat coming at the hands of Kansas 75-71 in which they were plus+6.5 and got the money. The Hoosiers swept the series (2-0) last season and have won 3-of-4 meetings including the last two in Bloomington. The Boilermakers have the best big man in college basketball in Zach Edey and a number of capable 3-point shooters which helps open the interior. Take PURDUE!

Villanova at Marquette 2:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Golden Eagles- Marquette enjoyed their best season ever in the Big East last season but are more than likely to drop a few spots this season. Off last year’s fine performance they slipped to their previous form and have lost their last two and four-of-five. Ranked as high as No.3 based on their 17-3 Big East record last season the and winners of the last four meetings they are more than one step below last years standard. Take VILLANOVA!

Utah at Stanford 5:00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Utes- Any time a team more than doubles an opponents score and wins by 46 points they are a ‘go against’ or fade them their next time out. Utah just defeated the once proud UCLA Bruins 90-44 setting a high for margin of victory in the PAC-12 and the second worst loss in UCLA’s lustrous history. Stanford eked out an overtime win at Oregon State Thursday night and have shown that they are capable by posting a 100-82 win over No. 4 Arizona. The Cardinal have five guys averaging double-figures and keep this one close. Take STANFORD!

Cincinnati at Baylor 8:00 ET

Bearcats (+) over Bears- I guess if you are a Bearcat that is a step above being just a Bear. Cincinnati burst onto the Big-12 scene with a win over BYU (really they are Big-12) and blew a late lead by missing free throws in a home loss to Texas. Baylor enters this f ray on a four-game win streak after a come-from-behind victory over BYU last Saturday (defeating our Power Play) outscoring the Cougars by 15 points in the second half. Bearcats out to prove they belong and give the No. 14 Bears all that they can handle. Take CINCINNATI!

St. Mary’s at Santa Clara 6:00 ET

Gaels (-) over Broncos- Okay these two clubs may have the same records but they are eons apart as far as a basketball program and overall talent. Santa Clara is coming off an upset win over No. 23 Gonzaga a team that they haven’t defeated since 2011 losing 25 straight to the Zags. The Broncos hangover will spurn on the Gaels who have won he last three meetings and 7-of-10. Take ST. MARY’S!

Kansas State at Texas Tech 4:00 ET

Red Raiders (-) over Wildcats- Coaching match-up today features a pair of former assistant coaches that worked on the same staff at Baylor . They will face off in Lubbock where Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland won’t be able to pull any tricks on each other and know what to expect. The Wildcats may be 2-0 on the road but the Red Raiders home court advantage is Gaels something to acknowledge as they are 9-0 and on a current eight game win streak as they have a high assist rate and low on turnovers. Take TEXAS TECH!

Oklahoma at Kansas 2:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Jayhawks- After winning or sharing part of the Big-12 regular season title Kansas coach Bill Self believes he is a must win game after suffering his first conference loss (1-1) at Central Florida (Megabucks winner). Oklahoma (1-1) also suffered their first Big-12 defeat at TCU last time out. The Jayhawks have defeated the Sooners five straight times although Oklahoma is 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings. But, I must tell you the Sooners haven’t won in Lawrence since  1993 losing 22 consecutive games. OK moving on to the SEC next season want to claim a win at Allen Fieldhouse before they defect. Take OKLAHOMA!

Kentucky at Texas A&M 2:00 ET

Aggies over Wildcats- What we have here is a failure...nah, so No. 6 Kentucky has opened and underdog at Texas A&M and the last time I checked the Aggies have yet to be ranked. The Wildcats opened 2-0 in SEC play while A&M (0-2) is still looking for their first conference victory. It seems a bit ‘strange’ that having reeled off six straight wins and covers (6-0 ATS) with four of their six wins by double-digits. Although Kentucky has won 8-of-10 meetings but the odds makers say not today...take TEXAS A&M!  

Minnesota at Indiana 6:30 ET

Golden Gophers (+) over Hoosiers- The biggest turn around in college basketball has already taken place with Minnesota who already has 12 wins this season after posting only nine victories last season. The Golden Gophers are off to their best Big Ten start seven years and coach Ben Johnson says that he team now expects to win every time out. Indiana who under Mike Woodson have lost two of three including a road loss at Rutgers on Tuesday when they shot just 26.7% from the free throw line. Making only 4-of-15 free throws shows just what a poor shooting team will exhibit especially in pressure situations. the Gophers are an amazing 14-1 ATS this season. Take MINNESOTA!

Stanford at Oregon State 11:00 ET

Cardinal (-) over Beavers-  Maybe there is something going on that I am not aware of but make me understand how a 7-7 team who is 1-2 on the road can be the favorite that they are at a 9-6 team that is 9-1 SU at home. Stanford is off a loss at USC while Oregon State is off a pair of losses to the two Washington schools. The Cardinal have won the past three meetings and have gotten the money four straight. Despite the defeats I like to believe that although Stanford is just  at 500 a win over Arizona has shown that they are better than that. Take STANFORD!

Michigan State at Illinois 7:00 ET

Spartans (+) over Illini- Michigan State was the No. 4 ranked squad during the preseason and are not even close to the Top-25 after having lost six of their first nine games including 1-3 in the Big Ten. Tom Izzo MSU coach said his team needs to play with more heart and passion as their play faltered. No.10 Illinois has continued on despite have their All-American forward Terrance Shannon Jr. suspended as rape chargers in Kansas are on going. Missing 22.7 PPG has got to hurt. Take MICHIGAN STATE!

Michigan at Maryland 7:00 ET

Wolverines (+) over Terrapins- Both of these clubs have had difficulty holding leads and turnovers have been the major problem. Michigan has now lost four in-a-row and had a 14-point half time lead against Penn State before a second half meltdown and getting outscored by 20 points. Maryland has had the same issue committing 15 turnover in the first half alone against Minnesota blowing a 7-point half time lead. Although the Terps are 8-1 SU at home they are just 3-6 ATS as hosts and 3-7 ATS overall in their last 10 games. Maryland won the last meeting but the Wolverines had won eight of the previous nine. Take MICHIGAN!

Oklahoma at Texas Christian 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Horned Frogs- How much do issues between teams carry over from one season to the next in college sports and I expect with the transfer portal being as active as it is those things probably don’t mean as much any more. What the hell is he taking about? It is about TCU beating Oklahoma twice last year and the way the best them including a 79-52 beat down at TCU. Now, a loss like that used to be bulletin board material but now...who knows. What I do know is that the Sooners are an improved team from the 2022-23 version and will crash the board the one Achilles Heel of the Horned Frogs. Take OKLAHOMA!

Boston College at Syracuse 9:00 ET

Eagles over Orange- Something has got to give here and a pair of opposing trends will clash. Syracuse is a perfect 7-0 SU at home and Boston College is a perfect 3-0 on the road. The Orange five-game winning streak came to an end as they got a dose of reality as Duke laid them out 86-66. The Eagles posted their first conference win at Georgia Tech and have won five of their last six games. These two former Big East combatants have a rich history with the Orange getting the best of it winning the  past 10 meetings going 9-1 ATS. The Eagles faced similar numbers against them before going to Georgia Tech and came out as a Money Game winner. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!

Connecticut at Xavier 8:30 ET

Musketeers (+) over Huskies- Yes, the defending champion Connecticut have won three straight and are looking to defeat the Musketeers after dropping both meetings last year. Xavier is just 7-7 but have had a week to prepare for the Huskies who are playing just their fourth road game and so far they are just 1-2 in true road games while the Musketeers are 6-3 SU at home. This one plays close. Take XAVIER!

Tennessee at Mississippi State 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Volunteers- Some have questioned why a team with three losses already this season would be ranked No. 5 with so many other clubs have better records. It is easy to see why when you see who the Volunteers have lost to as their defeats came at the hand of Purdue and Kansas in Maui and North Carolina when returning to the mainland. Saturday, as a (Power Play winner) a double-digit favorite they crushed Mississippi. Tonight, they get ambushed by the Bulldogs who will take advantage of the boards as they are one of the leading rebounding team in the nation. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE

Kansas at Central Florida 7:00 ET

Knights (+) over Jayhawks- Talk about expectations, Kansas has won nine straight games and managed to fall a spot in the national rankings this week. The Jayhawks who defeated TCU 83-81 Saturday were dropped to No. 3 while No. 2 Houston was beaten by Megabucks winner Iowa State last night. UFC was routed in their first Big-12 encounter by Kansas State who also routed West Virginia last night so maybe they are not so bad. The Knights had their worst shooting night of the season and will be more comfortable a home where they are 7-2 SU. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Brigham Young at Baylor 9:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Bears- The odds-makers are giving BYU plenty of respect posting them as such a small underdog at No. 14 Baylor who is 12-2 and 1-0 in Big-12 action. Now, I’m not saying the the Cougars aren’t capable as they are ranked No. 18 and are also 12-2 but are 0-1 in Big-12 play falling at home to Cincinnati 71-60 as a 10-point favorite. The Bears have won and covered three straight including Saturday’s 75-70 home win over Oklahoma State. Take BYU

Kansas State at West Virginia 7:00 ET

Mountaineers (+) over Wildcats- My goodness, I understand that the home court advantage in college basketball can vary and be on the high side. But, there has got to be more accounting done because Kansas State (11-3) coming of a 25-point 77-52 win over UCF is as meager favorite as you can be against a 5-9 West Virginia team that lost by 44-points Saturday to Houston 89-55. So, with a point differential of 69 points the Wildcats face the only Big-12 school with a losing record. If K. State doesn’t win by 20 points the Mountaineers might steal it by one or two points. Take WEST VIRGINIA!

Houston at Iowa State 7:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Cougars- The Cougars are ranked No. 2 in the nation and many have said that with nine of their 14 wins are by 30 or more points that they could easily be Number One over Purdue. For starters Houston entered the Big-12 Saturday with an 89-55 home win over West Virginia. The Cougars will be playing their 2nd conference game but it will be their first one on the road and jst their second of the season. Iowa is off a disappoint performance at Oklahoma where hey struggle from behind for 35 minutes, take the lead and then falter losing 71-63. But, it seems like every year I see T.J. Otzelberger coaching the Cyclones and I am reminded how fundamentally sound his coached teams are and they are in good hands. Take IOWA STATE!

Michigan State at Northwestern 7:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Spartans- Feel good here having used MSU as a Power Play winner over Penn State on Thursday while the Wildcats were getting pounded by No. 9 Illinois. Northwestern coach Chris Collins attested that his cats were so bad that there is too many issues to address and we should just flush it (the NY version is ‘fagetboutit), put it behind you. His club is looking for their third straight win over the Spartans something NW hasn’t done since 1962 (the NY Mets inaugural season). PS they lost 120 games, but the Wildcats used up one of their nine lives Thursday and tonight the visitor pays (no matter who it is) Take NORTHWESTERN!  

Utah at Arizona 8:00 ET

Utes (+) over Wildcats- Whoa Nellie...Thursday, I let it be know that Utah had a terrible record in Arizona and that the Sun Devils had beaten the Utes the last four games in Tempe (ASU Megabucks winner) and it gets even worse in Tucson where they have lost 11 straight times not winning there since 1986 when the New York Mets were World Series champions. Arizona destroyed Colorado Thursday night leading by 50 points at one time and finishing 97-50 dominating all phases of the game. Utah may have struggled in the desert but they are well coached and fundamentally sound. I expect a fierce competitive battle with the decision going down to the final buzzer. Take UTAH!   

Mississippi at Tennessee 6:00 ET

Volunteers (-) over Volunteers- Now, let us take a step back and take a close look at these two SEC rivals. No. 9 Tennessee is 10-3 after a 4-3 start and have won six straight while Mississippi is not ranked and have won all 13 of their games. Yes, the Rebels are just one of three NCAA school that are still undefeated. But, I do believe that if the odds makers put a 13-0 team as an 11-point underdog they will fall from the ranked of the undefeated. What makes this price even more outrageous is that this is a Southeast conference game and for the most part they play closer than non-conference game results. The Volunteers are 7-0 SU at home tho just 3-3-1 ATS and have won 8-of-9 SU against Ole Miss. What has my attention is Mississippi first year coach who has plenty of winning experience at Texas and Texas Tech. But, tougher game experience should prevail (at east the odds makers believe so) with the Vols having played Michigan State, North Carolina, Purdue, Illinois and Kansas.  Take TENNESSEE!

Iowa State at Oklahoma 6:00 ET

Cyclones (+) over Sooners- Once again we have a ranked team in No. 11 Oklahoma who is hosting a non-ranked team with a similar record and comparable stats. Iowa State may not be ranked in the Top-25 but their numbers say that they should be. The Cyclones (11-2) have won six straight after dropping back-to-back games in late November. This will the conference opener for both schools who split the series the past two seasons. Cyclones have an edge on offense scoring 87 PPG (13th) and they play better defense ranking No. 3 allowing 59.1 PPG. Take IOWA STATE!

Boston College at Georgia Tech 4:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Yellow Jackets- The first thing that caught my attention when looking at this match-up is that Georgia Tech has not play a home game in 28 days. They , played only five games only on neutral sites on their trips to Madison Square Garden in New York and on the island of Hawaii. Boston College is 2-0 on the rad having won at Citadel and Vanderbilt and they didn’t do well in any early season tournaments at neutral sites like Kansas City and Brooklyn. The Eagles are 0-2 in conference having lost to NC State and last time out to Wake Forest by identical 84-78 scores. The Engineers have won and covered the last five meetings and BC have won once in the last 11 season in Atlanta and that was by 2-points. With all this at hand the line should be much steeper. Take BOSTON COLLEGE!