10 under 157

10* over 137

Duke will play fast and Tenn State has played a 143 point game with Vanderbilt and 143 with Lipscomb. They did play a low score at NCSU but both games with Belmont last year ended with 198 and 159 points. Tenn State is mostly juniors and seniors and should be able to compete for awhile at Duke, who has scored 94, 96, 88, 93 and 94 at home. I left out the Michigan State game since they are a competitive team.

10* under the total

I think we see some solid defense in this matchup of state rivals. They reached low 140's last year.

10* under 169

Both teams can score but Cal State has to travel across country in this matchup of teams coached by Chris Mullin and Reggie Theus. I think it ends in the low 160's.

10* over 171.5

Booby Hurley of Az State spoke of how fast Kentucky plays as they crushed the Sun Devils. UCLA has freshman PG Lonzo Ball, shooting guard Bryce Alford and inside players like Thomas Welch.

Both play fast. UCLA has shown they can score quickly as well. I think we see close to 180 points on Saturday at Rupp Arena. 

10* under 138.5

Louisville is a tough defensive team at home under Rick Pitino. Their games in the past vs. UNC and Duke at home have been low scoring games. They can rebound and block shots. Purdue is a tough defensive team as well and this could be one of the games to decide the Challenge between the ACC and Big Ten.

10* under 150.5

I think we see an under in this game which is in the Big Ten vs. ACC Challenge. I think it ends in the 140's.

10* under 171.5

UNC is playing their 3rd game in 5 nights in Hawaii and played Chaminade last night. Okla State's game ended 98-90 thanks to LOTS of free throws. There were 122 points scored in the 2nd half. UNC needs to win by playing defense and rebounding. The Tar Heels don't shoot 3's well.I think it ends in the 160's.

10* over 186.5

I think we see a game that ends close to 190 points as both can score. Citadel is a huge underdog. I hope they are able to score and keep up as Iowa State led by Morris should reach 110.

I would be OK with 111-81.

10* over 154

UCLA has scored over 100 each game while San Diego is a low scoring team did play some high scores with Portland last year. UCLA has 5 players over 15.5 ppg.

10* under 148

This game starts at 11:30am and I expect a slow start with a game that ends in the low 140's. Take the under.

10* under 167.5

I like the under with this game being played on a neutral floor. All it takes is for one team to struggled and we get a game in the low 160's.

10* under 143

Louisville plays solid defense under coach Rick Pitino. W&M is a below average team that can surprise you but I think this ends in the 130's.

Houston vs. Cleveland 

6pm

10* under 217

These two start early due to the World Series and may get off to a slow start with the early time. They have combined for 1 over and 5 unders this year and their two meetings reached 206 and 168 points last year. Harden rolled an ankle but is probable tonight.

10* over 211

I think we see a fast paced game with the Warriors led by Curry, Durant and Thompson for the home team.

10* under 207

I like the under as we have seen the last four Game 7's (since 1994) stay under the total as we tend to see better defense and slower tactics. 

10* under 210.5

The meeting between these two at Golden State stayed under by plenty as it was 89-83 (172). Lebron will handle the ball a lot and Cleveland will try to prevent 3's from Curry and Thompson. Golden State may have tired legs from a 7 game series while Cleveland has fresh legs from being off for awhile. The Cavs will welcome a slower pace.

10* under 218

The pressure of Game 7 as well as better defense by OKC on the 3's by Golden State should keep the scoring down.

10* under 221

This is game 5 and Golden St will need to play defense to win this game and slow down Westbrook and Durant.

10* under 222.5

I think Golden State plays better defense after allowing so many points and getting blown out in Game 3. Curry and Thompson are good defensive players and will slow down Westbrook and Durant. I like the under set at 222.5.

10* over 223.5

I hope to see plenty of offense in Game One. Curry, Green and Thompson can score for the Warriors while Russell Westbrook and Durant both average over 20 ppg.

#501/502

Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio

8:30pm Saturday

10* under 201

SA plays solid defense and their opener with Memphis only reached 180(106-74) points. They played unders at home against the Thunder in the two meetings in Texas. They have one of the best defenders in the NBA in Kahwi Leonard. Hopefully, the Spurs can slow down Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook and keep this under 200 points.

10* under 205

I like the under as the Warriors played last night and had to push hard to win 100-99 and the last time these two played in San Antonio we saw a low score. The last 4 at SA have stayed under. Spurs play solid defense and will guard the 3's.

10* under 208.5

I project this game to end with 202 to 205 points so take the under.

10* over 144.5

UNC has played Syracuse twice this year and last year's meeting went over by about 20 points. The game is being played in abig stadium and it may take awhile to adjust but Paige, Jackson and Berry are decent 3-point shooters lately. Brice Johnson inside should score 20 and the Orange has Cooney and Richardson who was hot vs. UVA.

There should be late fouls for more points to get close to 150.

10*  under 147

These two are playing their thrid game in 3 nights out in Las Vegas. ODU has been playing low scores except for a high score in the C-USA Tournament with Western Ky. Their game with Middle Tennessee ended 55-51.

Oakland has played high scores but this game could have pressure being the title game. If Kay Felder gets hot and scores often ODU may rely on Freeman and Aaron Bacote to shoot faster but the Grizzilies did play some low scores and their lone tourney game in conference with Wright State was low scoring.

10+ under 173

10* under 139

ODU is at home. They are a good defensive team that has been off for 9 days. They have solid guards in Trey Freeman and Aaron Bacote who can control the pace. Tenn Tech does play fast and has moslty high scores. They did play a game with Morehead State that ended in the 120's.

I hope to see a game in the 133 to 136 yange that stays under.

under 156

UNC just played a high scoring game with Indiana and two daus later face a Notre Dame team that is not deep. The meeting in the ACCT wasin the 120's as the Irish struggled to score. Notre Dame is familiar with the Tar Heels.

10* over 162.5

VT is off an OT win at home just two days ago. Now they travel to Utah to play at high elevation vs. a team that scored 97 vs. UAB. VT has solid scorerslike Hudson, Leday and Seth Allen. BYU has inside players as well as 3-point shooters. I hope to see both reach 80+ and go over.

10* over 152.5

Princeton played high scoring games with Columbia in the Ivy League. Va Tech likes to have Seth Allen drive and dish to Zack Leday and others. Coach Buzz Williams has his team playing well at home and I think we see 155 or more tonight.

10* under 169

This is one of the higest totals of any of the postseason games.FSU can score and so can Jack Gibbs and the rest of the Davidson team. However, there should be a small crowd in Tallahassee since the game is not on the season ticket package and they only had two days to sell tickets and promote it.

All it takes is for one team to struggle and we get a 90-77 game that goes unders by a few points or a 85-82 game.

10* These two played a game in the 150s' this year at UVA. Their ACCT meeting last year was in this range 138 points.

It si the third game in 3 days for each so we could see tired legs. UVA has Malcolm Brogdon and Anthony Gill and London Perrantes to score while UNC has Paige, Brice Johnson, Meeks, Britt, Loel Berry and Isiah Hicks.

I think we see in the 140's so take the over.

10+ under 161.             

I like the under in this tournament game that has a high total set at 161.

10* under 153.5

This is an early start and the crowd should be small. I hope we seejust 146to 150 points on Tuesday in the ACC Tourney opener.

10* under 154.5

Duke is off a loss at Pitt and plays UNC at home on Saturday. I think they are happy to win 82-66 so this one stays under by a few points.

10* under 137.5

I did hope to see 139 but the game is at Virginia and they have 7 unders in a row. They will keep it slow moving. UNC shoots 3's poorly and has solid defense for Brice Johnson inside.

10* under 175.5

The Citadel coach used to be at VMI. The early start may take awhile for the offenses to get going. All it takes is of a 90-83 game and we have an under.

10* under185

One of the highest totals of the year with a 6pm start. All it takes is for the Citadel to score only 80 and we see a 91-80 type of score that stays under by a few points.

10* under 160.5

I think we see a game in the 150's when these two meet on Tuesday night. This is one of the highest totals of the night. Hopefully, one team struggles to score and we see a 81-75 type of game.

10* under 147

Shaka Smart has Texas playing solid defense. Iowa State is a fast paced team but I think we see a game in the 138 to 145 range.

10 under.     

WOW, whata high. total. They played earlier andshould play better defense. 

10 under the total in this Ivy League game

10* under 150

Louisville is off a low scoring loss at home to Virginia. It does concern me that Damien Lee and Trey Lewis will bounce back and make some 3's after playing a slow paced Virginia team but this is UNC's first game against a good team in ACC action after facing FSU, Boston College, NCSU and Ga Tech.

I think we see a game in the 140's.

10* over 143.5

Carter, Robinson and Clifford are guys who can score for BC. They have had some low scores but the game is at UNC and the Tar Heels are in the top 10 in scoring and have 6 players at 10 ppg or better. Paige has been off lately and gets a chance to step up in front of the fans at home before they play at Louisville on Monday. BC games with Duke and Mich State went to close to 150.

10* over 138.5

Saint Louis has played faster lately as they have combined to reach 151, 171, 161 and 161 in their last four led by Bishop, Hines, Reynolds, Crawford, Yacoubou and others. Dayton just scored 114 with Fordham but had 164, 147, and 154 before that and are led by Pierre and Cooke.

I hope to see 140+.

under 152

I like the under as Duke is off some losses to Miami and Clemson. Duke is not deepand neither is NCSU as the Wolfpack has Cat Barber toscore but the big men like Anya are decent on the boards.

10 over 166

I like the overas UNC is off a low score vs. NCSU. Wake has some scorers like Thomas and the Tar Heels have Paige, Meeks, Brice and others.

10* under 206.5

These two played a game in the 170's earlier. GS just lost at Detroit and allowed 115 points while Cleveland has played low scoring road games lately.

10* over 124.5

ODU and MTSU have played their share of low scores in the past and had o/u set at 115 to 118. ODU is off an OT loss to UAB and ready to bounce back. ODU has played some weak teams at home but their game URI ended 71-65 (136) and they average 75 ppg at home. They are led by Trey Freeman and Aaron Bacote.

MTSU can score as they have reached 150, 150 and 145 in recent games but did have low ones with VCU (116).Giddy Poitts scores 16 ppg and Harris 13. They even have a player names Karl Gamble, a name we can relate to. 

I hope to see 3's and late points and even OT.

10* under 143.5

Oklahoma State is the home team and will try to slow down the visitors in this rival game. OU has played some high scoring games but I think we see a game in the 135 to 140 range that stays under.

10* over 148

These two played a game in the 160's last year at Wake Forest. Wake plays fast and led by Codi Miller-McIntrye, Devin Thomas and Crawford. NCSU has Cat Barber to score 20+ as well as Anya and the Martins.

10* over 123

Both are poor offensively but off losses. The Orange lost badly at Miami and Pittsburgh but have seniors Michael Gibjnobli and Trevor Cooney. Clemson has Jared Blossomgame who can score. I think we see some 3's and late FT's to get 125 points.

10* over 175.5

It is a high total for a college game but Charlotte is off a close low scoring game with Georgetown and should be happy facing the uptempo Citadel who have a coach who likes to run as he and his team did at VMI. Charloote played a game with Davidson that reached the 180's. I like the over.

Cleveland at GS

#505/506

10* under 212

I like the under which has been set at 212 as I write this on Thursday morning. The last 10 meetings have been between 188 and 212 points and the game with 212 went into OT. Three of the last 10meetings have gone into overtime so I hope we don't see an extra five minutes in this game that most have been waiting for.

10* over 122

ODU has won 28 in a row but has played poorly this year as Stith was injured but has come back and shooting over 63%. Leading scorer Trey Freeman scores 14.5 ppg but shooting around 35%. Senior guard Aaron Bacote is at 13 ppg and Talley at 9.5. Baker and Denzel Taylor are defenders and score just 5 ppg each. Ambrose Mosley was kicked off the team and was the best defensive guard.

URI has 5 players who average 11 to 12.5 ppg. Four McGlyn is a decent FT shooter to take late 3's if ahead and ODU guards can make FT's as well.

ODU did score 77, 82, 79 and 77 at home while it is true they have played weak teams at home they did play a 138 point game at Richmond. 

ODU did play an ugly game at W&M that barely made it to 100+.

I think we see an over on Tuesday.

10* under 154

Duke hasn't played since December 2, a period of almost 2 weeks. They are a young team that has to be thinking of exams and moving on the Christmas break. Ga Southern was a solid team last year but is just 3-4 and lost to Auburn by 30 points. I hope to see just 148 to 152 scored on Tuesday night in Durham.

10* under 194.5

Chicago is one of the best defensive clubs in the NBA as they rate #4 overall in defensive statistics. The Bulls have 6 overs, 14 unders and 1 push so far so they tend to stay under the total. Joakim Noah is solid inside on defense. 

The 76ers have just one win and are shooting just 40.2% this year. They have 11 overs and 14 unders. I think we see a game in the 185-192 range that stays under.

10* under the total

These two are same city rivals and have seen the last 3 games end with 116, 111 and 105. Xavier has scored 87, 90, 95 and 90 in their last 4 games but did play a game with Alabama that reached 109 (64-45). Cincinnati has played unders in 26 of its last 36 road games and 39 unders and 12 overs in its last 51 non-conference games. I like the under on Saturday.

Houston at Rhode Island

10* under 145

Rhode Island lost a key player (EC Matthews) in its first game of the season and has struggled some without him.  The Rams have beaten the teams they're supposed to beat, but they're averaging just 68.7 points per game and rank 312th in the nation with just 68.2 possessions.  Part of that is because the Rams are a terrible free throw shooting team, 61.8%.  They did beat Valpo but the score was 58-55 (113). Houston boasts the highest point per possession ranking in the country, but the Cougars have played just one team in the Kenpom top 150 (UL-Monroe #145).  In fact, according to Kenpom, Houston has played the easiest schedule by defenses faced in the country.  Sagarin also says that the Cougars have played the easiest schedule in the nation.  Playing at home I think Rhoddy controls the tempo, and Houston finds it hard to score now that they're stepping up in competition.  I have this one at 134.8.  Kenpom says 144.  Massey says 137.  GL!

10* under 172.5

I was hoping for a higher total as Kenpom expects a game reacing 176 points but UNC just played a high scoring game as home with Maryland as Melo Trimble and Diamond Stone and Rasheed Sulaimon made some nice shots and we had a game that went way over. 

UNC has Marcus Paige outside as well as Brice Johnson and Kennedy Meeks inside to score easy baskets. Davidson does have some solid players and should put up points as their game ended 90-72 (162) last year but I think this total may be too high.

10* over 161.5

I like the over even though this game starts early. The Citadel is off a game with 190 points at Air Force and now they play at home against another team from South Carolina. The Citadel likes to shoot 3's and play FAST, very fast, as their coach was at VMI and became famous for scoring and allowing plenty of points.

10* under 166.5

This is the highest total of the day. Wake Forest is an average college team that has Devin Thomas inside and some players who struggle to make 3's and FT's. They lost at home to Richmond but the game made it to 170. Arkansas did beat WF easily last year so the Deacons will look for revenge. WF is favored by 5.5and plenty has to happen to reach 166. I think we see a game in the low 160's and will suggest a play on the under.

10* under 166.5

This is one of the highest totals of the night. The Citadel has played some high scores with Butler (144-71) and others but Air Force has played some low scores (129, 116 and 130 in OT) in their last three at home. Will the Air Force get into a run and gun fun game ot shpw some discipline? Hopefully, we see some missed shots and a game in the low 160's and an under.

10 over 139.5

10* over 143

Cornell opened the year with a 116-81 (197) loss to Ga Tech, another ACC team. They played a game with Canisius that ended with 149 points and their game with Colgate reached 152 (before OT). Hatter scored 33 in one game. 

Pittsburgh played a 95-79 (174) game with Detroit at home. The Panthers are led mostly by juniors and seniors (Young, Artis, Luther, Robinson, Jeter). They play solid defense and this  could end up being low scoring but I like the over, which is set at 143.

10* over the total

These two played a game that reached 161 last year as QJ Peterson played well for VMI and he scored 24 in a recent game. They did play a very low scoring game at Penn State that was 62-50 but their other game made it to 162. VT opening game with Alabama State was 85-82 (167) as Zach Leday had 26. Bibbs, Allen and Clark should also contribute.

10* under 151.5

ULL has Shawn Long and a solid team. Alabama is off a bad loss at Dayton and should focus on defenseand they are playing at home.They allowed over 80 to the Flyers. ULL has showed they can score vs. teams like Miami but hopefully, the Crimson Tide focus on defense.

Eastern Michigan at Oakland
10* over 151.5

Oakland is the last Division 1 team to play a game this year. They went to Spain in the summer and were 3-0. Their coach (Greg Kampe) has been at the school for 32 years. Oakland played two exhibition games and scored 113 and 130 points. They are led by 5'9" PG Kahlil Fielder, who averaged 17 ppg and 7 apg. Max Hooper scored 19 and 24 in the two exhibition games and scored his 24 on 8  3-pointers. Gibson, Daniels, Brechting, Dorsey-Walker and Cumberland should contribute.

EMU did lose key players but Tim Bond and Mangum scored double digits in a home win vs. Vermont. These two played a gane that reached 166 points early last year. The Grizzlies opened with 175 and 166 points in their first two games last year.

Hopefully, we see a fast paced game with plenty of points.

10* under 160

These two have played unders in 28 of 38 neutral floor games. Duke has scoredplenty of points but they have been at home. This game is at Chicago and both squads are full of youngsters.

10* under 135.5

Kenpom has this 67-61 (128) and ODU played a low scoring game in their opener while Buffalo played a high scoring home game. ODU does have Trey Freeman to score but others like Aaron Bacote focus more on defense. Denzel Taylor is solid on defense as well.

10* over 143.5

I think UNC jumps out at home and puts upplenty of points.Paige is out but they have Pinson, Jackson, Meeks, Britt, Brice Johnson, Berry, Hicks and James. They are deep and can run and score inside. Fairfield should have some open 3's and get a chance to score in the open court.

10* over 144.5

UNC will try to run and force the pace even without Marcus Paige. Britt and Theo Pinson and Joel Berry can handle the ball while Justin Jackson can shoot from the outside. Meeks and Brice Johnson are solid inside. The Tar Heels are poor FT shooters and that does concern me.

10* under 202

The series has gone under 8 of the last 10 meetings. LA is playing their 3rd road game in 5 days. Miami has 1 over/6 unders with the six unders coming in their last six games. Kobe missed the last practice but is probable. Hopefully, he doesn't get hot and we see tired legs and an under , which is set at 202.

10* under 212.5

Both teams have 2 overs to go with 4 unders. Oklahoma City off a loss and should focus more on defense today. The Suns used to be a fast paced NBA team but are middle of the pack now. Westbrook is a solid defensive player for the home team. I think we see a game in the 201 to 208 range on Sunday night.

Take the under which is at 212.5.

10* over 204.5

I like the over in the NBA game between Toronto, led by Lawry against Dallas (led by Dirk Nowitzi).

10* under 194

I think we see another under. The last game was a push and now they travel back to Cleveland to play Game Xix in about 48 hours after the last game in California. Lebron has been scoring for the Cavs but others like Dellavedova, JR Smith, Mozgov and Thompson have been playing a lot of minutes with injuries to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.

Golden State has Curry, Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes and others making some key shots lately but Cleveland wants to keep the game slow so they have a better chance to win.

10* under 194

10* under 193

I think we see another under as Cleveland is not deep and is happy running down the clock and letting Lebron shoot. Curry and Thompson have not been hot yet as the Cavs are playing solid defense behind the 3-point line. I was impressed with David Lee coming in and scoring inside on Tuesday.

We would have 3 unders if not for overtime in Game One.

10* under 193

10* under 203

The two teams will be off for over a week waiting to play in the finals. Golden State is known for offense but they have 7 unders and one push in home playoff games. In all playoff games they have 11 unders, 3 overs and one push. Cleveland's road playoff games have reached 195, 170, 167, 186 and 176 but those were against Chicago and Atlanta. Hopefully, we don't see OT and we get a low scoring game one on June 4.

10* under 213

Golden State has played unders in 9 of its last 10 games. The last two with Houston have reached 195 and 197. The teams are 3-0 in games and playing Game 4 on Sunday so they will be familiar with each other and all three games have stayed under. Curry, Thompson and Green are solid for the visitors but both have played solid defense lately. Go with the under on Sunday.

10* under 196

The 3 games so far have reached 187, 187 and 188. Memphis is up 2-1 in games and should continue to focus on Curry and Thompson outside. These two combined for 76 overs and 100 unders this year.

10* under 196.5

The first two meetings reached 187 points. These two combined for 20 more unders than overs.

10' under 220

Dallas is down 3-0 in games and at home. They allowed 230 points and Harden scored 42. One previous game had just 210 and two regular season games were under200.

Over the total

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10' under the total

The last four meetings have stayed under. Both are in the top 11 in FG defense. I think we see a game in the 180's.

10' under 138.5

This game is played at New York's Madison Square Garden. ODU will focus on defense as they struggled on the road. There is a 30 second clock but I look for an under.

under 138.5

10' under 145

Duke has played 5 unders in a row. They are not deep and playing slower and focused on defense. This games total is 17points higher than the other one.

10' inder 138

ODU is undefeated at home. Trey Freeman did not score in their win over Ill St on Monday. The game ended with just 99 points. ODU plays good defense and Trey won't be 100%.

10' over 116.5

MSU has played 7-1 overs in their last 8 and these two reached 120 last year. UVA's last two were 138 with UNC and 146 with Belmont.

I think we see 120+ with Anderson back.

10' under 135'

This is an early start and even with the 30 second clock I think we see an under.

10' over 132'

UNC will dictate pace with better athletes and be happy to see an Ivy team and not ACC players. Harvard scored 153 combined with MSU last year.

10' under the total

Both canscore but this is set in Dayton on a neutral floor with First Four pressure. All it takes is one team struggling for an under.

10* under 146

Oregon games averaged 144 ppg while AZ was at 136. Both teams played games that stayed well under this total on Friday. The Wildcats are a good defensive team. They are playing their third game in 3 days. Oregon can run and gun at home against weak teams but not vs. this solid Wildcats team.

10* under 146

10' over 122

The last two meetings ended with 137 points. Tar Heelswill foul late if down. It is the lowest total for a UNC game under Roy Williams.

Under 134.5

The ACCT has seen their share of overs so far but thesetwo have played recently and know each other. VT is mostly freshmen pkaying theur furst tourbet.

under 134.5

10' under 200

Dallas has played 11 unders in a row. Combined for for 48 overs and 80 unders.

10' Under 202

Dallas has played 10 unders in a row mainly due to pg Rajon Rondo as he plays solid defense and slows downthe game with his pace.

over 139

These two have combined fot 29 overs and just 15 unders.

10* over 113.5

These two managed to play a game in the 130's at UVA last year. Both play solid defense and have had their share of low scores. UVA allowed GT to score just 28 and Harvard struggled. However, FSU has some decent guards, led by Xander Mayes-Hyphen who scored 35 at UNC.

Virginia has some decent scorers like Malcolm Brogden, Mike Tobey and Anthony Gil. Darien Adkins is solid inside as well. Justin Anderson is out but the Cavaliers are good shooting 3's.

10* over 113.5

East vs. West (NBA All-Star Game)
8:30pm EST
5* under 296

Hopefully, this line will go up and you can get under 296 or more but I see it at 295.5 early Sunday morning. These games feature plenty of points with not much defense. And there are very few foul shots but lots of dunks. Sometimes, we see the teams take pride in being on the East or West squad.

All we need is a slow part of one quarter and we have a 150-143 game that stays under by a few points. Small play on the under set for Sunday night.

5* under 296