Michigan State at Ohio State 1:30 ET

Buckeyes (-) over Wolverines- One of the great rivalries on the gridiron these to are not so much on the basketball court. Oh, the intensity is still there but the talent level this season leaves much to be desired. The usually powerful Michigan State Spartans have already lost six games but are 4-1 in Big Ten play needing a win today to would put the a the top of the conference while Ohio State (0-4) is still seeking their first Big Ten win. This is the worst start in conference play for the Buckeyes since 1997-98 but Thad Matta's club will get their first win today. Take OHIO STATE!

UCLA at Utah 6:00 ET

Utes (+) over Bruins- The UCLA Bruins are beginning to make some old-timers think of the 'good ole days' when the Bruins were at the top of the NCAA charts. No. 4 UCLA has won their last four including a near 'perfect' performance at Colorado Thursday night while the Utes were taking apart USC 86-64. Utah is 9-1 straight-up at home and UCLA is 1-9 ATS in their last 10 against the Pac-12. Take UTAH!

West Virginia at Texas 4:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Mountaineers- Love this spot but I must be concerned with the off the court issues now surrounding Shaka Smart's club. While West Virginia celebrates their convincing win over No. 1 Baylor 89-68 Monday as Bob Huggins has his 'pressing' Mountaineers forcing 24.6 turnovers per game. Texas will be without leading scorer Tevin Mack who was suspended for the second time this season. The Longhorns have dropped their last two and they will come to play Saturday. Take TEXAS! 

Florida State at North Carolina 2:00 ET

Tar Heels (-) over Seminoles- Here is something that I don't every remember seeing before and that is a match-up between these two schools where Florida State (#10) was ranked higher then North Carolina (#12). The Seminoles are undefeated (4-0) in ACC play and are coming off a win over Duke 88-72 and have won 12 straight. The Tar Heels who are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games lead the nation in rebound margin (+13.6) and will grab the ball here. Take the TAR HEELS!

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

Buffaloes (+) over Bruins- No. 4 UCLA is actually trailing both Arizona and Oregon in Pac-12 play as they take to the road in conference play at Colorado. The Buffaloes are one of the more senior laded team in college basketball as they have four starting seniors. Colorado is 0-3 in Pac-12 action and are looking forward to playing their first home conference game of the season. Take COLORADO!

Purdue at Iowa 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Boilermakers- These two opened their Big Ten schedule in late December as Purdue dismantled Iowa 89-67. That final score shouldn't surprise many people as the home team is 12-3 ATS in the past 15 meetings and a bit of revenge will be on the Hawkeyes minds. The Boilermakers who are 2nd in the nation in assists per game had 27 assists in the first meeting. This time around its IOWA!

Clemson at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Yellow Jackets- Both these clubs have dropped their last two and against some of the nation's best. Georgia Tech started ACC play with a win over North Carolina then dropped their next two against Duke and Louisville while Clemson dropped their contests to North Carolina and Louisville. The Yellow Jackets have won the last two meetings but the Tigers lead the overall series 68-62 and will post another win tonight. Take CLEMSON!

N.C. State at Boston College 9:00 ET

Wolfpack (-) over Eagles- After losing by 51-points 107-56 North Carolina State has come up favored on the road at Boston College. Wolfpack coach Mark Gottfried told the media 'We were bad...' as they committed 26 turnovers and now they are favored. The last time State was in Chestnut Hill they defeated the Eagles 73-72 last March. There is one strange trend that I will use here and that N.C. State is (for some reason) is 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 Wednesday games. Het it's Wednesday. Take the WOLFPACK! 

Memphis at Tulsa 8:00 ET

Golden Hurricanes (+) over Tigers- Tulsa enters this contest losers in 3-of-4 with their win coming against UConn 61-59 in overtime but they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. Memphis coach Tubby Smith returns to Tulsa where he started his coaching career. The Tigers has won their last three and they have won the last two against Tulsa. With this 'line' so short the oddsmakers believe the Hurricanes have a chance to put off the upset. Take TULSA!

North Carolina at Wake Forest 8:00 ET

Demon Deacons (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina is coming off their largest win in school history against in-state rival N.C. State 107-56 to raise their ACC record to 2-1. Wake Forest has dropped three of their last four but have won six of seven home games. The Tar Heels are 7th in the nation in scoring (89.1 points) taking three straight in the series and 11 of the last 14 and are 8-1 ATS in their last nine ACC games. Despite the Deacons going 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games. But, I expect a North Carolina let-down after their crushing of the rival Wolfpack. Take WAKE FOREST!

Kansas State at Texas Tech 9:15 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Wildcats- Kansas State has won eight of their last nine with the only loss coming at the hands of rival Kansas in a controversial bucket as time ran out. The Wildcats bounced back from that defeat by pounding Oklahoma 75-64 on Saturday while their only loss was by one-point 69-68 to Maryland. Texas Tech has never done week in this series losing 29 of 35 but have won the last two at Lubbock. This is a different Red Raiders squad as they are 6th in the country in field-goal percentage, 10th in rebounding margin and 21st in scoring defense. Take TEXAS TECH!  

Indiana at Maryland

Hoosiers (+) over Terripans- after a three-game slide the Hoosiers put it together against Illinois Saturday winning 96-80 while the Terrapins have won seven of eight and are off a win at Michigan 77-70 Saturday. Indiana found their shooting touch (60% FG) as James Blackman Jr. busted out for 25 points. The Hoosiers won last season's meeting 80-62 as the series is at 2-2 since the Terps joined the Big Ten. Take INDIANA!

Baylor at West Virginia 7:00 ET

Mountaineers (-) over Bears- Well, the only thing I can think of is that the Bears will fold in their first Big-12 road contest. At 15-0 and No. 2 in the nation the 'number' on this one is way too high. Consider that Baylor is 11-1 ATS in their last 13 road games and yet the oddsmaker in being so generous here maybe because West Virginia is 21-8 ATS in their last 29 home games. Regardless, this price looks like a 'come-get-me' sucker play. Take the MOUNTAINEERS! 

N.C. State at North Carolina 1:00 ET

Tar Heels (-) over Wolfpack- The Wolfpack responded as our 'Highest-Rated' winner over Virginia Tech 104-78 on Wednesday and now they face their state rivals on their turf. North Carolina escaped a tough Clemson club in overtime on the road and now return home where they are 7-0. The Tar Heels have taken 19 of the last 21 meetings including both games last season by 12 points. It was too easy for the Pack earlier in the week while the Heels were tested and survived. Lay it...take NORTH CAROLINA! 

Creighton at Providence 2:00 ET

Friars (+) over Blue Jays- Providence has had a rocky start when playing on the road (0-4) but have enjoys playing at the Duncan Donuts Center where they are 10-0. Three of those four road losses can against ranked teams and the Friars have been tested. Providence has won the last five meetings and six of the last seven. The Blue Jays are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 Big East games while Providence is 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games. Take PROVIDENCE! 

Virginia Tech at Florida State 2:00 ET

Hokies (+) over Seminoles- Florida State is in position to tie the school record for consecutive wins after upsetting No. 11 Virginia on Saturday. The No. 13 ranked Seminoles hosting No. 23 Virginia Tech today. There are a conflict of trends as VaTech is 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games overall and Florida State is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games. The Seminoles have also won 10 straight home games against the Hokies but have a schedule of heavies in front of them. Should be a close one. Take VIRGINIA TECH!

Butler at Georgetown 12:00 ET

Hoyas (+) over Bulldogs- Wednesday night we posted Butler as our 'Highest-Rated' NCAA release and they responded and took down the No. 1 team in the nation Villanova 66-58 raising their record to 13-2. Now, they travel to DC and play a Georgetown team that is still vying for their first Big East win going 0-3 to date. Defense which was once the Hoyas strongest attribute is their weakness now allowing conference foes an average of 77.7 points per contest. The Bulldogs have bite at home but are just 1-2 on the road with one of the losses to St. John's. Take GEORGETOWN!

Stanford at USC 11:00 ET

Cardinal (+) over Trojans- Southern California had its season-opening 14-game win streak stop in their Pac-12 opener at Oregon and will look to bounce back at home against an opponent that they have struggled with of late. Stanford who is 0-2 in conference play have won five in-a-row in the series and is off a 91-52 home loss to Arizona. Both these clubs are looking to rebound off losses but conference play is tough. Take STANFORD! 

Iowa at Nebraska 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Cornhuskers- Nebraska opens its Big-12 home schedule against Iowa after two straight conference road wins at Indiana and Maryland. Iowa won its first conference game over Michigan in overtime after opening with a 89-67 loss to Purdue. The Hawkeyes have had their way with the 'Huskers' winning five-straight in the series and nine of 11. With the return of previously injured Tyler Cook the Hawkeyes have added depth. Take IOWA! 

Connecticut at Memphis 7:00 ET

Huskies (+) over Tigers- Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Former power-house Connecticut has fallen in dramatic fashion under Kevin Ollie since the retirement of Calhoun after having won the title with Calhoun's players in his first season. Since that, it's been downhill ever since. The Huskies enter Memphis on the three game losing streak but have allowed more then 64 points only once in their last seven games and they have defeated the Tigers three straight times. Somehow it's... CONNECTICUT!

Virginia Tech at N.C. State 9:00 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Hokies- Virginia Tech has won eight straight including a win over Duke who were without Grayson Allen 89-75 and are now ranked (No.19) for the first time in six years. N.C State is off a terrible loss at Miami 81-63 and return to Raleigh where they are 9-0 on the season. The Hokies won last season's meetings at home 73-68 in overtime ending a five-game losing streak to the Wolfpack. This time Tech will get caught off their upset win over Duke and fall short. Take N.C. STATE!  

Miami-Fl at Syracuse 7:00 ET

Orange over Hurricanes- These two opponents are off truly juxtaposed performances as Miami just dominated NC State at home winning 81-63 while Syracuse was defeated at Boston College to a team that was 0-18 in conference play last season. This is the worst start for the Orange in 20 years and Jim Boeheim is beginning to feel pressure from the local media. Miami coach Jim Larranaga has done a great job turning the Hurricanes program around but they are in a tough spot here. Take SYRACUSE!   

Villanova at Butler 6:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- Defending National Champion Villanova have won 20 straight (14-0) as they enhance their No. 1 ranking every time out. Butler is ranked No. 19 and are off a big win against Providence, you may ask why is this a big win? Well, they were off a loss to St. John's, really now, a loss to St. John's and now they are a miniscule underdog against the nation's No. 1 team. Butler is 8-0 at home and will respond to the Wildcats visit to the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Look for the upset...take the BULLDOGS!

West Virginia at Texas Tech 9:15 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Mountaineers- West Virginia enters Lubbock with a eight game winning streak and a stifling defense that leads the nation in steals and turnovers. The Mountaineers force 25.7 turnovers per game and 10.3 steals leading to over 32 points a game. Texas Texas on the other hand turns the ball over just 11 times a game and has a 11.6 rebound advantage per game. Tech blew a nine-point lead in their Big-12 opener to Iowa State and will (excuse the pun) rebound tonight. Take RED RAIDERS!

Alabama at Mississippi State 8:30 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Bulldogs- Alabama has played a weak schedule so far that gave them wins but against match-ups against major schools they are already 0-3 losing to Texas, Oregon and Clemson. Mississippi State has won their last three but have lost six of seven against the Tide including their last three at home. Avery Johnson leads Alabama with a deep bench and hustle. Take ALABAMA!  

North Carolina at Clemson 7:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina is off one of their worst team performances as they fell to Georgia Tech in their ACC opener while Clemson come from behind to defeat Wake Forest 73-68 scoring the games final 15 points. The Tigers who just don't ever win at North Carolina but this one is in their own backyard where Clemson has pulled occasional upsets. Heels might not be the same powerhouse of the past as they already have three losses including losses to Indiana and Kentucky. This one falls to the final buzzer. Take CLEMSON!  

Kansas at Texas Christian 9:00 ET

Horned Frogs (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas has had their way in the Big-12 the past dozen years winning the conference regular season title a record 12 straight times. This season it looks as though the Jayhawks will have some competition as No. 4 undefeated Baylor and No. 12 West Virginia are stumbling blocks to the title. Then along comes 11-1 TCU who is unbeaten (11-0) at home as depth is their best asset. The TCU bench has outscored its opponents 440-195. Horned Frogs have enough to stay with Kansas here. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Baylor at Oklahoma 7:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Bears- Undefeated and No. 4 ranked Baylor invades Norman to play Oklahoma who has given the Bears fits at Lloyd Noble Center. Oklahoma has given Baylor fits at home where the have lost four straight and won only twice since 1977. The Sooners come into their conference opener off three-straight losses while Baylor is 12-0 but this is their first true road game. Take OKLAHOMA!

Texas Tech at Iowa State 6:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Cyclones- This contest will have a new look as the Red Raiders whose only loss was at Auburn while Iowa State who leads the Big-12 in scoring is working for their sixth straight NCAA Tourney bid. Texas Tech can give the Cyclones a run here as they have shot 50 percent or better in five consecutive games and have five players averaging in double figures. In a surprise take TEXAS TECH! 

U.C.L.A. vs Oregon 9:00 ET

Ducks (+) over Bruins- When the season opened Oregon was ranked No. 4 and started the year 2-2 and are now ranked No. 24 after having won their last nine. UCLA meanwhile is ranked No. 2 as they have reeled off 13 straight victories averaging 95.8 points per contest going 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Although the Ducks are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games but they are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings against the Bruins. Take OREGON! 

Seton Hall at Creighton 8:00 ET

Pirates (+) over Blue Jays- Creighton bring a perfect 12-0 record and their No. 9 ranking into the start of Big East play against defending conference champs Seton Hall. The Pirates return four starters form last years league champion but the Blue Jays might still get caught looking ahead to their battle with No. 1 Villanova on Saturday. Trends clash here as Seton Hall is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Big East games while Creighton is 23-9 ATS in their last 32 home games. Still, it's the defending Big East champs here. Take SETON HALL!

Virginia at Louisville 7:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Cardinals- This should end up a stretch and claw matchup as two of the nations top defensive team will assault each other in Louisville as the Cardinals host Virginia. Last week we posted Louisville over Kentucky and they have had a full week to savor that victory while Virginia is off a 56-52 win over California ending the Bears 270game home winning streak. Even though Louisville is 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 home games they lost both meetings with Virginia last season. Take the CAVALIERS!

Kentucky at Louisville 7:00 ET

Cardinals over Wildcats- Two of the country's top programs and heated rivals clash between No. 5 Kentucky and No.11 Louisville and their styles couldn't be more different. The Wildcats have scored 100 points or more four times this seaosn and are third in Division 1 scoring 95.3 points per game. Louisville builds their wins on the other side of the court as their defense has now allowed more then 71 points in any game yet this year and they average 7.2 blocks per contest. The Cardinals are 7-0 at home and will pull off another victory here tonight. Take LOUISVILLE!  

Butler vs Indiana 5:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Hoosiers- Two top-20 ranked clubs meet at the Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis as No. 19 Butler (9-1) up against instate rival No. 9 Indiana (8-1). These Hoosiers took a 82-73 victory away from the last meeting two years ago and lead the all-time series 38-14 which dates back to 1900-01. Butler is a well coached, well disciplined clubs that will be sky-high for this Big-Ten opponent. Take the BULLDOGS!  

Ohio State vs UCLA 3:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Bruins- UCLA (11-0) is ranked No. 2 in the nation and has scored 100 or more points in five of their wins averaging 98 points per contest. On the opposite side of the ball Ohio State plays defense that ranks them 24th in points against allowing just 61.7 points and will not have to contend with the Bruins 7-foot center Thomas Welsh who has missed the past two games with a bruised knee. In a dog-fight take OHIO STATE!

Utah at Xavier 5:30 ET

Musketeers (+) over Utes- I have yet to see what it is that has all the pollsters so excited about No. 14 Xavier as they have now dropped two straight after a 7-0 start. 'We' have posted two straight win against the Musketeers taking Baylor (-5) 76-61 and Colorado (Best Bet winner) 68-66 on Wednesday. Utah who is very young has dropped their last four against the points but won games against 'powerhouses' Montana State and Utah Valley State. Today the play for real and fall short. Take XAVIER!

Wisconsin at Marquette 2:00 ET

Golden Eagles (+) over Badgers- This is the 123rd meeting of these two schools in the I-94 rivalry and both clubs are expecting good things to happen this season. Marquette who has won their last five games defeated the Badgers at Wisconsin last season 57-55 and now stand at 7-2 including 5-0 at home. Wisconsin prides itself on defense and have held six of 10 opponents to 60 points or less. Marquette has scored 93.6 points over their last five games and will test the Badgers defense. At home it's MARQUETTE! 

LaSalle vs Georgetown 2:00 ET

Explorers (+) over Hoyas- After a slow start Georgetown has won their last three including a come-from-behind win over Elon shooting 70% in the second half. La Salle who has won four of seven gave No. 1 Villanova all they wanted in a 10-point loss where they were trailing by four points with just over a minute remaining. The Explorers have three 'new' players that are transfers from Syracuse B.J Johnson who averages 17.9 points and Jordan Price (17.1) from Auburn and Pookie Powell (13 ppg) from Memphis. The Explorers have plenty of talent to handle the Hoyas. Take LA SALLE! 

Creighton at Nebraska 9:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Bluejays- The 10th ranked Creighton Bluejays are 8-0 as they embark on their first true road game of the season (3-0 on neutral courts) as they visit in-state rival Nebraska who is 4-0 at home. There will a contrast of styles here as the Jays bring the fifth-highest scoring offense into this contest while the Cornhuskers has held each of their last four opponents to more then 14 points below their season's average. Take NEBRASKA!

Xavier at Colorado 9:00 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Musketeers- The No. 14 ranked Musketeers incurred their first loss along with the first true road game Saturday at Baylor and might very well experience the same result tonight at Colorado. Xavier has been highly touted but have yet to show what is truly expected by them as they are shooting just 44.8 percent as a team and played weak defense against Baylor is the second half getting blown out by 18 points in the final 20 minutes. Take COLORADO! 

Georgia Tech at VCU 7:00 ET

Rams (-) over Yellow Jackets- Does this really look right to you? I mean here is Virginia Commonwealth coming off an 18-point loss where they managed just 46 points offensively and now they are double-digit favorites over Georgia Tech. The Rams are undefeated (3-0) at home while the Yellow Jackets who have dropped their last two are 0-2 on the road. This 'price' seems so high that I must respect the odds-makers opinion. Take VCU! 

Florida vs. Duke 9:00 ET

Gators (+) over Blue Devils- Two well balanced, well coached clubs will show what they have at Madison Square Garden tonight in what is the Jimmy V Classic in New York. Florida who has just one loss (Gonzaga 77-72) and have had six different leading scorers in eight games while Duke has been slowed by injuries to Grayson Allen but they have still had five double-digit scorers in seven of its nine games. We may see these two play later again this post-season but for tonight it will be close. Take FLORIDA! 

Towson at Boston College 7:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Eagles- Boston College who opened the season with a loss to Nicholls ended a 20-game losing streak by defeating Maryland Eastern Shore and Stony Brook winning their last two. Towson took No. 23 Maryland down to the final horn Sunday losing by three and are 2-1 on the season. Rebounding will be the key for Towson as they grabbed 17 offensive boards in each of their last two games and have out-rebounded 22 consecutive opponents. The Eagles have won their last two but they are 335 among 349 Division I teams shooting 56.9 percent from the free throw line. Take TOWSON! 

Xavier vs. Northern Iowa 7:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Musketeers- This is the championship game in the Puerto Rico Tip Off where No. 9 Xavier will play Northern Iowa that is being played in Orlando, Florida. (Go figure) Xavier won the AdvoCare Invitational on this same court (HP Field House) last season. The Panthers have the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year in guard Jeremy Morgan who averages 16 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 steals while forward Bennett Koch does the dirty work inside. This time it's NORTHERN IOWA!

Kansas vs. Duke 9:30 ET

Jayhawks (+) over Blue Devils- Two of the nation's more storied college basketball programs as Duke and Kansas will face off in New York's Champions Classic in New York's Madison Square Garden. The Blue Devils opened against a pair of 'cupcakes' defeating Marist and Grand Canyon while Kansas was taken down by Indiana 103-99 in overtime in Honolulu Friday. Having played a big-time school like Indiana gives the Jayhawks and edge in what to expect from top competition while the Devils will be hard pressed. Take KANSAS! 

Villanova at Purdue 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Wildcats- Last year's National Champion Villanova open the season with a rout of Lafayette 88-48 as they led 49-17 at the half. Purdue who starts the season in the Top-20 out-ran McNeese State in their opener 109-65. There is a contrast between these two as the Wildcats have a talented back court as where the Boilermakers have an impressive front line with Caleb Swanigan (23 points, 20 rebounds vs. McNeese) and Vince Edwards. Purdue has a point guard of their own as well with Jalen Brunson and can muster up a win at home. Take PURDUE!

Villanova vs North Carolina 9:07 ET

Wildcats (+) over Tar Heels- Villanova as we all witnessed posted the largest margin of victory (44) in Final Four history and I have in the past looked to play against such a winner in their previous game. But, their personal turn about against Oklahoma who had defeated the Wildcats by 33 (88-55) in December are up against a North Carolina team that has posted five straight double-digit NCAA wins and has won 10 straight overall including the ACC Championship. These two have met six times in NCAA Tournament action with the Tar Heels winning five and they are 11-4 overall in the series. The thing that will be the difference here will be the defense the Wildcats apply. Take VILLANOVA!

Syracuse vs. North Carolina 9:00 ET

Orange (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina was the only No. 1 seed to survive and now they have to face ACC Conference rival Syracuse who the already defeated the Orange twice this season (1-1 ATS) and have won the last three in the series. The Tar Heels look as though they have turned it on at the right time as they are 7-1 ATS in their last eight and have won in a row overall. In their two wins Carolina shot just 9-for-41 combined in the two meetings on three-pointers. Teams prepare for the Syracuse press and then get squeezed by the Orange. Take SYRACUSE!

Villanova vs Oklahoma 6:10 ET

Wildcats over Sooners- A pair of No. 2 seeds who both were once ranked #1 and on four game win streaks face-off in Houston in the first game in this years Final Four. These two met on Pearl Harbor Day in Hawaii and the Sooners bombed Villanova 78-55 making 14 three-pointers four each by guards Buddy Hield and Isaiah Cousins. Now, we find the Wildcats favored at a neutral site and that makes me question...If both clubs play to their script Oklahoma will jump out fast as they did in their first meetings (15-3) and as they have done in the Tournament as they led VCU 44-31, Texas A&M 45-25 and Oregon 48-30. The Cats have been slow starters and have a half-time differential of just +8 and if things do go as scripted Villanova will shut down the Sooners and win the 2nd half and game. Take VILLANOVA!  

Morehead State at Nevada 10:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Wold Pack- These split the first two of this three game set with the Wolf Pack getting the money both times. Wednesday Nevada was in complete control as they won and covered easily. Friday will be a difference story. Morehead State has had time to rest and adjust to the 'high desert' of Nevada. Trends still help move me and then again pull me back as Morehead State is 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine road games and 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall while Nevada is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Wolf Pack enter this matchup with five straight covers but will fall short tonight. Take the MOREHEAD STATE!

George Washington vs Valparaiso 7:00 ET

Colonials (+) over Crusaders- After 'our' 2-0 sweep in NIT action on Monday I just love this match-up and believe I have the winner here. Both these clubs have set school records for wins in a single season as George Washington posted 27 and Valparaiso an impressive 30. Bryce Drew (yes, that Bryce Drew) was disappointed without an NCAA bid but kept his club tonight and can win Valpo their first NIT Title. Both these squads come in with 'hot' players as the Colonials have Tyle Cavanaugh 21.3 points and 9.8 rebounds in tourney and the Crusaders with Alec Peters with 22.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Defense and ball possessions are key and the edge goes to...GEORGE WASHINGTON!

Morehead State at Nevada 10:00 ET

Eagles (+) over Wold Pack- These two clubs have 45 wins between them and 26 losses but at this time Morehead State has won their last four while Nevada lost last time out to the Eagles in Game 1. When team like these two compete information is of the upmost importance. Trends help move me and then again pull me back as Morehead State is 6-1-1 Ats in their last eight road games and 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall while Nevada is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. The Wolf Pack enter this matchup with four straight covers but will fall short tonight. Take the EAGLES!

George Washington vs San Diego State 9:30 ET
Colonials over Aztecs- San Diego State who was favored to win the Mountain West had a very disappointing regular season but won two conference playoff games and seven of their last eight including their last three to get here defeating Washington and Georgia Tech at home. George Washington over-came Monmouth and Florida to get here. The Aztecs are just a little more athletic with Winston Shepard, Skylar Spencer and Milik Pope but will succumb to the Colonials here. Take GEORGE WASHINGTON.

UC-Irvine at Columbia 7:00 ET

Lions over Anteaters- The last time I saw the Anteaters 'live' the UNLV Running Rebels led by Larry Johnson were running them out of Thomas & Mack Arena. Things have changed everywhere bit Cal-Irvine is a long way from home and just might find New York City a bit hostile. UCI is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games but be up against a Lions team that has won seven of their last nine and are 15-4 straight-up at home. But tonight is not their night! Take UC-IRVINE!

Brigham Young vs Valparaiso 7:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Crusaders- Such an odd pairing of two excellent basketball teams to be meeting in New York's Madison Square Garden. They both come in with good point spread numbers with BYU four-game plus and Valparaiso three-games plus. The Crusaders have some talent as a 29 win season would attest with 6'9” Alec Peters leading the way with 18.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. But, the big star on the court will be BYU 6'6” guard Kyle Collinsworth who leads the squad in rebounds (8.3) and assists (7.5) while averaging 15.2 points. Take BYU!

Louisiana Tech vs East Tennessee State 11:30 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Bulldogs- The Vegas-16 Tournament is just getting started and it's with eight teams and not 16 but should prove interesting to watch. Louisiana Tech from Conference USA are playing in their fourth straight post-season have been in the NIT the past three years making it to the quarterfinals the past two years. East Tennessee State is from the Southern Conference and is making their 14th post season appearance including nine in the NCAA Tournament. It just seems that State has more experience in post season play. Take EAST TENNESSEE STATE!  

Notre Dame vs North Carolina 8:50 ET

Tar Heels (-) over Fighting Irish- It was only Wisconsin's ineptitude in handling the basketball in the final minutes that propelled the Fight Irish into this Elite Eight meeting with North Carolina. The Tar Heels are far-and-away the better team and are riding and eight-game win streak which included the ACC title. Notre Dame has been fortunate winning their three tournament games by a total of 13 points while the Tar Heels have won by a total combined 50 points. Take NORTH CAROLINA!

Syracuse vs Virginia 6:09 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Orange- This all-ACC match-up pits No. 10 seed Syracuse against the No. 1 seed Virginia who have already met this season. The Cavaliers win the first contest 73-65 as a 10-point favorite for the non-cover win. I think that the end has come for Jim Boeheim and Syracuse as Virginia is just too tough. The Cavs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games and are ranked 1st in scoring defense among those remaining and seventh nationally in shooting (49.3%) while the Orange are ranked 238th (42.7%). Take VIRGINIA!

New Jersey Tech at Columbia 6:00 ET

Lions (-) over Highlanders- The idea that both these programs have had 20 wins season is just about imaginable. New Jersey Tech burst on the Division I scene last year with a win over Michigan and have been on the up-swing ever since. Colombia has post 23 wins and is an impressive 16-4 at home. The Highlanders were 8-8 on the road but are 6-2 ATS in their last eight. The Lions have won the last five in this series including a 65-56 home win in December. Take COLUMBIA!

Villanova vs Kansas 8:50 ET

Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- No. 1 seed Kansas and No.2 seed Villanova have been the two most impressive clubs in the tournament with the Jayhawks winning three games by total of 54 points and the Wildcats winning their two games by 72 combined points. Kansas has now won 17 in-a-row and are meeting Villanova in the Sweet-16 the first time they are playing each other since the 2008 Sweet-16 when the Jayhawks won on their way to the national championship. This time they won't be so fortunate. Take VILLANOVA!

Oklahoma vs Oregon 6:05 ET

Sooners (+) over Ducks- Once again we have the No.1 and No. 2 seeds facing each other for the chance to advance to the Final Four as the first crowned national champion Oregon takes on Oklahoma. If they win here it will be the Ducks first trip to the Final Four since that championship 77 years ago. Both clubs had to claw their way to victory in their opening round contest and both won their second game easily. Sooners coach Lon Kruger has led Florida and Kansas State to the Elite Eight and now he goes to the Finals. Take OKLAHOMA!  

Indiana vs North Carolina 9:55 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Tar Heels- I find it hard to believe that these two storied programs haven't met in the NCAA Tournament in 35 years when Bob Knight was coaching Indiana and Michael Jordan was playing for North Carolina. It might be time we showed a bit more respect for Ben Cream and the Hoosiers as they have won two-of-three Big Ten Titles and are here in the Sweet-16. We always assume the Tar Heels will be a contender and they will have their hands full here. Indiana is playing hot and has enough to post the upset here. Take INDIANA!  

Gonzaga vs Syracuse 9:40 ET

Bulldogs over Orange- How did they get here, either of them? Syracuse was dead-in-the-water closing the season with three straight losses and Gonzaga with seven losses (two to St. Mary's) in a very weak conference. A surprise win over a good Dayton team and an opportune time to meet Middle Tennessee has them here. Gonzaga is the 11th seed and the Orange No. 10 and yet the odds makes have made the higher seed the favorite. The higher seed is 7-2 ATS in that situation this NCAA tourney but usually don't get the 'public' money like this time. Take SYRACUSE!  

Wisconsin vs Notre Dame 7:25 ET

Fighting Irish over Badgers- What a tough call this is or looks to be but I believe that 'we' have the winner. Notre Dame has shown that they can play with the big boys as their ACC Tournament win over Duke will attest but they must prevent the letdown (NC crushed them) in their following contest. Wisconsin has had their way against the ACC posting a 16-4 80% ATS record against the ACC while the Fighting Irish are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss. This game should be a toss-up and it is but I'll take the winner. Take WISCONSIN!  

Duke vs Oregon 10:05 ET

Blue Devils (+) over Ducks- I just got though finding a slew of trends in the A&M/Sooners contest and now I have more of the same coming against the Duke Blue Devils. Here, it is; Duke is 1-7 ATS in their last neutral site games,they are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six following a ATS win and they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. Okay, but what they doesn't tell you is that they were the favorite in all those contests and now they are the underdog and when you add that the Blue Devils are 7-1 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. Their it is...it's DUKE!  

Texas A&M vs Oklahoma 7:35 ET

Aggies (+) over Sooners- We've all heard the expression the 'numbers never lie.' Well, remember they don't but they can be very misleading. The trends surrounding the Sooners spells doom for Thursday's matchup with the Aggies. Here we go; Oklahoma is 0-5 ATS in their last five neutral site games, they are 0-5 ATS after a straight-up win, they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games and to top it all off they are 4-17 ATS in their last 25 games against teams with winning records. Texas A&M is one of the more experienced teams left in the tourney as they have four starting seniors. Take TEXAS A&M!

Miami-Fl vs Villanova 4:10 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Wildcats- After taking the eye test on these two clubs last weekend there is no doubt the No. 2 seed Villanova was so much more impressive as they breezed their way into the Sweet-16. Miami meanwhile, squeaked out a pair of wins over Buffalo and Wichita State. Both these clubs pride themselves on their defense as Wildcats coach Jay Wright says that they played their 'best 20 minutes' of the season last time out. Well, how do you top that...you don't. Jim Larranaga will have his mature club ready tonight. Take MIAMI-FL!

Vermont at Nevada 10:00 ET

Catamounts (+) over Wold Pack- I don't believe the Wolf Pack are aware of what they are info when the Vermont Catamounts visit the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Nevada enter this contest one of the best shooting teams (40.7%) in the nation ranked 299 for offensive percentage, while Vermont is ranked 14th shooting 48.4%. As a small school Vermont has won 10 of 17 against non-conference opposition and will win here. Take the CATAMOUNTS!  

Florida at George Washington 7:00 ET

Colonials over Gators- The George Washington Colonials are hosting a disappointing Florida Gators club that just faded away down the stretch and failed to make it to the 'Big Dance.' The Colonials are happy to be playing at home where they were 15-3 while Florida was just 6-8 on the road. GW has never fared well against the SEC going 1-7 ATS in their last eight match-ups. But, here the Colonials are home and the favorite and for good reason as their 25 wins will attest. Take GEORGE WASHINGTON!   

Ball State at Columbia 7:00 ET

Lions (-) over Cardinals- I guess the win by Yale in the NCAA's over Baylor has lifted the 'Vegas' opinion of the Ivy League as the Columbia Lions are such a strong favorite over the MAC. When awarded the home court during the post-season the value increases as the Lions are 15-4 straight-up at home while Ball State is just 6-7 on the road. The Lions who lost to Yale in the Ivy Championship final scores 76.5 points per game and will get it done here. Take COLUMBIA!

Creighton at Brigham Young 9:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Blue Jays- The winner here between these two NCAA denied clubs will head to New York's Madison Square Garden and help finish the year on a positive note. The NIT would love for BYU to make it to the Semi-finals and bring standout Kyle Collinsworth to finish his career here. He posted an NCAA- record 12 triple-doubles and will shine under the big-time lights. The Cougars are 16-2 at home wile the Blue Jays are just 4-8 on the road. BYU leads the all-time series 6-3 and will post another victory tonight. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG!   

St. Mary's at Valparaiso 7:00 ET

Crusaders over Gaels- Many believe St. Mary's belongs in the 'other' tournament as they have beaten Sweet-16 combatant Gonzaga twice winning the West Coast regular season championship and currently own a school record 29 wins. Valparaiso on the other hand are 31-2 at home the past two seasons and 16-1 this year with their lone loss in early February. The Crusaders have won seven of their last eight facing a Gaels club that doesn't have a senior on their roster. Lack of experience and on the road is too much to overcome here. Take VALPARAISO!  

Washington at San Diego State 11:30 ET

Huskies (+) over Aztecs- These two clubs met last season in Washington as the Huskies destroyed the Aztecs 49-36 holding San Diego State to their lowest point total in their Division I play as they shot 20.4 percent. Steve Fisher says that his team is anxious to atone for that dreadful showing and they have they home court advantage to work with. Washington has won three of the four meetings between the two and will try to keep an up-tempo pace to win here. Take the HUSKIES!  

Georgia Tech at South Carolina 9:00 ET

Gamecocks (-) over Yellow Jackets- No. 1 NIT seed South Carolina looked like a clinch for the 'Big Dance' before they closed the season losing five of their final nine and fell short including a loss in the first round of the SEC playoffs to Georgia. Georgia Tech has played well on the road going 7-3-1 ATS while the Gamecocks are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games. South Carolina is 22-9 all-time in the NIT winning back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006 and was the runner-up in 2002. With a trip to New York on the line the Gamecocks respond. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!   

George Washington at Monmouth-NJ 7:00 ET

Colonials (+) over Hawks- If any individual team that got hosed by the NCAA selection committee it was the Monmouth Hawks who won 28 of 35 contests with wins at UCLA, Notre Dame, Southern California, Georgetown, Rutgers but lost to Iona twice including the MAAC Championship game. George Washington who lost to St. Joe's in the Atlanta-10 Tournament have dropped their last four against the points and five of their last six. I look for this contest to come down to the final horn. Take GEORGE WASHINGTON!

St. Joseph's vs Oregon 9:40 ET

Hawks (+) over Ducks- Oregon come in 'hot' winners of their last nine while St. Joe's eked out a controversial win over Cincinnati on Friday. Both clubs come in 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games but St. Joseph's is 22-7-1 ATS in their last 30 games overall. The Ducks have been great against the 'number' themselves going 20-12 ATS on the season. The Hawks have the Atlantic-10 Player of the Year DeAndre Bembry carried the Hawks the past two games averaging 26.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals. Take ST. JOSEPH'S.

Wisconsin vs Xavier 8:40 ET

Badgers (+) over Musketeers- The Wisconsin Badgers over came a slow start and let their defense control the tempo and the result as they caught and passed Pittsburgh 47-43 on Friday. No. 2 Xavier was in command against Weber State in their 71-53 win would suggest as their overall balance and experience was the difference. The Musketeers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 against the Big Ten but were for the most part underdogs, well now the rolls have changed and so will the result. The Badgers are 11-4 ATS in their last15 games overall and get the money again here. Take WISCONSIN!

Hawaii vs Maryland 7:10 ET

Terrapins (-) over Rainbow Warriors- The University of Hawaii is on an extended road trip because they had to come to the mainland for their Big West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas and have  

been road since March 1. Maryland ended up playing close against the opponent Friday as they let an 18-point lead against South Dakota State and won 79-74. The Terrapins are looking to get to the Sweet-16 for the first time since 2003 and we all know Hawaii has never been their and they aren't getting their tomorrow. The 'cream will raise' and win easily. Take MARYLAND!  

Middle Tennessee State vs Syracuse 6:10 ET

Orange (-) over Blue Raiders- In what was most likely the 'biggest' upset in NCAA Bracket history Middle Tennessee State upset Michigan State in the first round and will try and become only the second No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet-16. Syracuse used a swarming defense that held Dayton to their season low 51 points in their 19-point victory. I expect the the Blue Raiders who shoot just 61.7% from the free throw line to fall hard back to earth. Take SYRACUSE!    

Stephen F. Austin vs Notre Dame 11:40 ET

Lumberjacks (+) over Fighting Irish- Stephen F. Austin won its their 21st straight against West Virginia on Friday and it was not fluke. They won the Southland Conference four the second consecutive year and are 89-13 over the past three years as they have shown they know how to win. Stephen F. Austin has senior guard Thomas Walkup who averages 17.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4.6 assists and was the Conference Tourney MVP. Notre Dame need a huge second half push to overcome Michigan and will run out of gas here. Take STEPHEN F. AUSTIN!  

Arkansas-Little Rock vs Iowa State 6:10 ET

Trojans (+) over Cyclones- Iowa State was not to be denied this season after getting bounce in the First round the last two seasons after winning the Big-12 Championship losing to 14th seed Alabama-Birmingham. This season they fell short of winning the conference title but won an NCAA opening round contest over Iona. Iowa State's starters scored 92 of their 94 points in round one this time they will need help. Take LITTLE ROCK!  

Indiana vs Kentucky 5:15 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Wildcats- Two of the more storied programs in NCAA history meet in Des Moines, Iowa with a combined 13 NCAA National Championships with Kentucky having eight (the last in 2013) and Indiana five. This is their first meeting since the 2011-12 season when the Hoosiers won at the buzzer during the regular season and the Wildcats get their revenge in the Sweet-16. These two have one common opponent as Kentucky fell to Ohio State while Indiana trounced the Buckeyes by 25. Take INDIANA!  

Yale vs Duke 2:40 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Blue Devils- If this contest winner was determined on brain power this contest would be close to a pick-em but it's not so the favorite of course is the defending National Champions against a team that won it's very first NCAA Tournament game against Baylor in Round One. Yale was tough off the boards and took advantage of the Bears mental errors and will play with the same confidence here. Take the BULLDOGS!

Wichita State vs Miami-FL 12:10 ET

Hurricanes (+) over Shockers- Wichita State shocked Arizona with a smothering defense that is No. 1 in the country allowing just 58.9 points while the Hurricanes average 75.7 but also play tough defense. Both teams teams are built around their guards and both squads have plenty of experience. Miami-Fl was left out of the Tournament last season and had a goal to reach the Sweet-16 this season and they get that done this afternoon. Take the HURRICANES!  

Cincinnati vs St. Joseph's 10:00 ET

Bearcats over Hawks- St. Joseph's won their biggest game of the season when defeating VCU 87-74 for the Atlantic-10 crown and must follow it by traveling to Spokane, Washington to face Cincinnati. The Bearcats played in one of the 'greatest' games of the year when the Connecticut Huskies hit a miracle shot to extend a four-overtime loss for the Bearcats and knocked them out of the AAC tournament. Cincy is 5-2 in opening round of the NCAA tournament when playing out West. Take CINCINNATI!

Northern Iowa vs Texas 9:50 ET

Longhorns (-) over Panthers- Shaka Smart got the Longhorns into the 'Big Dance' in his first season as head coach by preaching defense and it has paid off with a scoring defense that allows just 68 points a game while ranking second in blocked shots. Texas has the added advantage with the return of center Cameron Ridley who missed 20 games with a broken foot. Northern Iowa plays some defense themselves as they held opponents to 63 points per game but of course against weaker competition. This of course is the difference. Take TEXAS!  

Stephen F. Austin vs West Virginia 7:10 ET

Lumberjacks (+) over Mountaineers- West Virginia has made his presence known since arriving in the Big-12 falling to Kansas in the championship game and now entering the 'Big Dance as a No. 3 seed. Stephen F. Austin won its their straight Southland Conference and have won their last 20 after starting 7-5. The Lumberjacks are 88-13 over the past three years and have shown they know how to win. The Mountaineers play incredible defense but the 'Jacks have senior guard Thomas Walkup who averages 17.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4.6 assists and was the Conference Tourney MVP. Take STEPHEN F. AUSTIN!  

Pittsburgh vs Wisconsin 6:50 ET

Panthers (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin made in to the Championship game against Duke last season and even had a seven-point lead with less then five minutes to go before hitting a brick wall and falling short. The Badgers have advanced to the Sweet-16 or beyond in four of the last five seasons including the past two Final Fours. The problem for the Badgers is they lost more then players to graduation but the lost their coach at the start of the season and it will show tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!

Temple vs Iowa 3:10 ET

Hawkeyes (-) over Owls- Iowa was knocked out of the Big Ten tourney in the first round and have lost six of their last eight games while Temple get back into the tourney for the first time in two years by winning 13 of their last 17 games. Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery is looking to 'hit the switch' get this thing turned around against a limited offensive club. The Owls play great defense but that is about it as they struggle to produce points. Look for Hawks to fly over Owls. Take IOWA!    

Gonzaga vs Seton Hall 9:55 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Pirates- The Seton Hall Pirates made it to the 'Big Dance' for the first time in 10 years by winning the Big East tournament and can only recall 1989 when the lost to Michigan in the Championship game. Gonzaga who is making their 18th straight NCAA appearance and reached the Elite Eight last year and has won seven straight opening round games. The Bulldogs have the WCC Defensive Player of the Year in Eric McClellan and two All-WCC first team players in Kyle Wilter and Domantas Sabonis. Experience will spell the difference. Take GONZAGA! 

Providence vs Southern California 9:50 ET

Trojans (+) over Friars- Let their be not doubt the best player on the court playing in this contest will be Kris Dunn who has a chance of being a lottery pick. Southern Cal is returning to the tournament for the first time since 2011 as they are led by coach Andy Enfield who led Florida Gulf Coast to a Sweet-16 run. The Trojans who were 1-7 against top-25 ranked teams but improved their points per contest by 14 from last season. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!   

Wichita State vs Arizona 9:20 ET

Shockers (+) over Wildcats- The Arizona Wildcats were probably the most over-rated Pac-12 team this season as they were at one time ranked No. 2 and now are seeded No. 6 in the region but 2,700 miles away from home. This contest will be a contrast in styles as Wichita State who has won 25 games seven straight seasons leads the nation in scoring defense (58.9) while the Wildcats average 81.2. In big games when each possession in meaning full defensive teams have a way of winning out. Take WICHITA STATE!   

Fresno State vs Utah 7:27 ET

Utes (-) over Bulldogs- Third-seeded Utah returns to the 'Big Dance' against No. 14 seed Fresno State with the Pac-12 Player of the Year in Jakob Poeltl and plenty of experience with a team that was defeated by Duke in the Sweet-16. The Utes were crushed by Oregon in the conference championship game 88-57 and will look to bounce back big time and they have the perfect opponent from the weak Mountain West. Utah leads this series 10-4 and will win easy today. Take UTAH!  

Connecticut vs Colorado 1:30 ET

Buffaloes (+) over Huskies- The word that everyone speaks now is of how Connecticut is a tourney tested 'Big Game' team that knowhow to win when it means the most and they are right. But, this Huskies team in not of the quality of past champions although you might think so as they have won their last four in the AAC. Colorado last had an NCAA Tournament win in 2012 over UNLV. The Buffaloes had an impressive 11-game winning streak but closed the season losers of six of their last 11. But, this club which ranks 4th in the nation in rebounding has enough to win here. Take COLORADO!

Tulsa at Michigan 9:10 ET

Golden Hurricanes (+) over Wolverines- Both clubs enter this contest losing with Tulsa getting routed in their AAC quarterfinal and Michigan who upset Indiana closed losing four of the last five. Tulsa has three players averaging double-digits and they are all guards as the trend continues. Michigan relies on the three point shot as they made 326 3-pointers which ranks them ninth best in the country. The Wolverines have lost both their senior captains to season ending injuries including their leading scorer Caris LeVert. The TULSA!

Houston at Georgia Tech 9:00 ET

Cougars (+) over Yellow Jackets- Houston under coach Kelvin Sampson improved by nine games this year and are in the post season for the first time since 2010. These two had one common opponent this season with Tech defeating Tulane and the Cougars winning two-of-three meetings. The Yellow Jackets are used to playing close games as their ACC games averaged a 5.2 points margin as their last six wins were by just a total of 21 points. I expect this to be close with the Cougars getting the final bite. Take HOUSTON!

Princeton at Virginia Tech 8:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Hokies- Virginia Tech is playing in the post season for the first time in five years be it the NIT but it is post-season. They come in winning six of their last seven including wins over NCAA bound Pittsburgh and Miami and two wins over NIT-bound Florida State. Princeton has won 10 of their last 11 while playing three NCAA schools and losing to St. Joe's, Maryland and Miami-Fl. The Ivy League never really gets any respect (They don't really deserve any) and this number looks short. Tonight it's the nerds! Take PRINCETON!   

Wichita State vs Vanderbilt 9:10

Commodores (+) over Shockers- Wichita State who had such a spectacular season a year ago now must win a play-in game to join the 64 battling for the NCAA Championship had won 19 of 21 before falling to Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Vanderbilt who is making their 14th tourney appearance have dropped their last two games but are geared-up for this meetings. The SEC makes you tough compared to the MVC. Take the COMMODORES!

Florida at North Florida 9:00 ET

Ospreys (+) over Gators- Usually we see a Florida Gator basketball team in the NCAA's but the NIT will have to do this year as the over-rated Gators dropped five of their final seven to end up un Jacksonville. North Florida who beat Illinois to start the season are the Atlantic Sun Champions and led the nation in 3-pointers with 402 with five players averaging double figures. Florida is playing in their 10th NIT and they don't do well just getting to the semi-finals three time. Look for the Ospreys with the aid of the home crowd to give the Gators all that they can handle. Take NORTH FLORIDA!  

Memphis vs Connecticut 3:15 ET

Tigers (+) over Tigers- both these clubs have improved their p;ay of late after tough patches where the Tigers lost eight of 11 and the Huskies three of four. These two met twice in AAC play with Connecticut winning both contests. Both these clubs missed the 'Big Dance' last season with the Huskies winning the national championship in 2011 and 2014 while Memphis had been their the five previous seasons. Take MEMPHIS!