40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (Northwestern -6)

While Rutgers has started out 0-4 in Big Ten play, I still think we are seeing this team get some love from the books because of their 11-6 record. On the flip side of this Northwestern is a team that just doesn't get a lot of love, but this is arguably the best team in school history, as I see this squad going to the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats have already won twice on the road by more than this number, taking down Penn State on the road 87-77 and Nebraska 74-66. I'm just not buying this Rutgers team and even if it's close, the Wildcats should pull away. Northwestern is hitting 76.3% from the free throw line, while Rutgers shoots just 64.7% from the charity line. Rutgers also averages 5 made 3-pointers (shooting 29.5%), while Northwestern is 37.1% and averaging 9 made 3-pointers a game. Rutgers is 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games with a total of 130 to 139.5 and Northwestern is 6-0 ATS in last 6 as a road favorite of 6 points or less. Give me the Wildcats -6! 

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Miami -3.5)

I'll gladly lay this short number on the Hurricanes at home. Miami has yet to lose at home this season (8-0) and have covered each of their last 7 home games as a favorite of 6 points or less. Sitting at 1-1 in ACC play and a tough 3-game road trip on deck, I expect to see a max effort here from the Hurricanes against a ranked opponent. Notre Dame has won 5 straight, but two of those came at home by 7 or less and the lone road game in the ACC was a mere 1-point win at Pitt. Irish are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 when riding a 2+ game winning streak. Give me the Hurricanes -3.5! 

40* NCAAB Dog of the Day (Seton Hall +5.5)

I'm backing the Pirates as a decent priced road dog here against what I think is a pretty average Marquette team. Seton Hall recently won at home over Marquette 69-66 and while it was close, it should have been a more lopsided score. I look for them to not only keep this within the number, but win the game outright. Marquette is just 2-12 ATS in their last 14 home games after playing their previous game on the road and just 5-14 ATS in their last 19 home games overall. Seton Hall won 87-56 at DePaul last time out and are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 off a home win by 10 or more points. Take Seton Hall! 

50* NCAAB Big Ten Game of the Month (Michigan State -3.5)

I'll gladly take my chances with the Spartans laying a short number at home against the Golden Gophers. I'm well aware of how good this Minnesota team is, but the Brestlin Center is one of the toughest places for opposing teams to win at, especially when you have a motivated Spartans team coming off an ugly loss. Let's also not forget that Michigan State won at Minnesota to open up Big Ten play and did that without stud freshman Miles Bridges, who has recently returned to the lineup. Bridges hasn't been a big factor in his first two games back, but I think this is where he starts to return to that elite level we saw from him early in non-conference play. Give me Michigan State -3.5!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (South Carolina -2.5)

I'll gladly back the Gamecocks as a short road favorite against the Volunteers. This South Carolina team is better than people think and let's not forget all 3 losses this season have come with their best player in Sindarius Thornwell, who averages 18.4 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 3.6 apg. This Tennessee team played well in non-conference, but struggled against the top tier teams and have started out just 1-2 in SEC play. They also just lost a big piece to their team in junior guard Detrick Mostella, who was dismissed from the team. Mostella was second on the team at 10.5 ppg and led the Vols in 3-pointers made with 26. Give me the Gamecocks -2.5!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (Florida -5.5)

I'll gladly back the Gators here on the road against the Crimson Tide. The Alabama faithful aren't going to be in a good mood after last night's loss to Clemson in the title game and I think we see some of that carry over to the basketball team for this one. At the same time, the Tide are coming in overvalued here after winning 4 straight and starting out 2-0 in SEC play against a couple of mediocre teams. Florida is far from mediocre and I think they are flying way under the radar right now. The Gators only 3 losses on the season are neutral site games against Gonzaga and Duke and a true road game at FSU. They were competitive in all 3, losing by just 5 to both Gonzaga and Florida State. Florida is 3-0 in SEC play with an impressive 9-point win at Arkansas included in the mix. I think this one gets ugly. Give me the Gators -5.5! 

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Arkansas -10)

I see the Razorbacks have no problem covering this double-digit spread at home against the Bulldogs. This Mississippi State team comes in at 10-4, but have played a soft schedule and will be getting their biggest test of the season tonight when the face Arkansas. They come in off a 95-78 win at LSU as a 2-point dog, which I think is keeping this line from being inflated. Prior to that they lost by 10 at home to Alabama, so it's key to not read into the win over LSU. As for the Razorbacks, I'm confident we get a big time effort here off an ugly 26-point loss at Kentucky and Arkansas being just 1-2 in SEC play (lost to two best teams). Give me the Razorbacks -10! 

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (St. John's +6.5)

I'll gladly fade the Hoyas at home off a heartbreaking overtime loss at home against Butler. Georgetown has started out 0-4 in Big East play for a reason. They aren't a great team. St. John's comes in with a record under .500 but I like the fight in Chris Mullin's squad and see no reason why they can't keep this game close and wouldn't be shocked if they won outright. History suggests it's a great spot to jump on the Red Storm after their performance last time out, which saw them lose 82-97 at Xavier, allowing the Musketeers to shooting 58.6% from the field. St. John's is 35-18 ATS in their last 53 road games off a conference loss by 10 or more and a perfect 12-0 ATS in their last 12 road games after allowing a shooting percentage of 55% or better in their last game. Give me the Red Storm +6.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Purdue -3) 

The Boilermakers are worth a look here as a short home favorite against the Badgers. I really like what I have seen from this Purdue team and I like how they matchup with Wisconsin. So much of what the Badgers do is getting after teams on the offensive boards, but that won't be easy against the size and talent of the Boilermakers frontcourt. It's also worth noting that Purdue is 8-2 at home and the Badgers have not had much luck in recent trips to Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers have won 11 of the last 14 at home against Wisconsin and I really like their chances at making that 12 of 15 this afternoon. Give me Purdue -3!

40* NCAAB Situational ATS No Brainer (Indiana -11)

I have no problem laying this big number on the Hoosiers at home in what I believe Indiana is going to treat as a must-win. The Hoosiers have started out 0-2 in Big Ten play and also have a lost to Louisville sandwiched around their two conference defeats. This is one of the elite teams in the country and they know if they want to win the Big Ten, this is a game they have to have. I like their chances of laying it on Illinois, who has played just 1 true road game and it was ugly, losing 59-84 to a pretty average Maryland team. We also saw the Illini lose by double-digits in a neutral site game against FSU and get rolled by 32 points in another neutral site game by West Virginia. Give me Indiana -11!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Blowout (LSU -3)

These two teams come in with identical 9-4 records and I think has created some great value here with the Tigers as a small home favorite. LSU is kind of a forgotten team now that Ben Simmons isn't there. Having lost their conference opener at home to Vanderbilt, I look for the Tigers to be extra motivated to defend their home court here against a pretty average Mississippi State team. That loss to the Commodores was the Tigers first home defeat of the season. As for the Bulldogs, they haven't played a true road game yet this season and also played the much easier schedule of the two. Going this deep into the season and having not played in an opponent's gym is a tall task to overcome. Give me LSU -3!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster ATS Knockout (Creighton -4)

I see a complete mismatch here in favor of the Bluejays. Creighton is an elite team and every bit deserving of being ranked No. 10 in the country. What this team is doing offensively is hard to ignore. The Bluejays are shooting 53.5% from the field and 42.2% from 3-point range on the season. Which is really impressive considering they are 15 games in. They aren't just feasting on bad opponents. They shot 50% against Wisconsin, 60.6% against NC State, 56.3% against Wash St, 50.8% against Nebraska, 56.6% against Seton Hall and 49.2% against Villanova. Providence is not a great defensive team and have really struggled to stop the better teams they have faced. Virginia shot 59.5% against them, Xavier shot 60.4% and Butler shot 61.9%. I don't think this one is going to be close. Give me Creighton -4!

40* NCAAB Rhode Island/Dayton ESPN2 Bookie Knockout (Dayton -2)

I'll gladly back the Flyers at home at basically a pick'em. Dayton comes into this one off an impressive 90-74 road win at St Bonaventure as a 2-point dog and have now won 4 straight and 9 of their last 10. The only loss being a 3-point defeat on a neutral court to a talented Northwestern team. They did so without leading scorer Charles Cooke. He's questionable to play, but even if he doesn't I still like the Flyers here. Senior forward Kendall Pollard is finally back to 100% and has responded in the last 2 games with 20 against LaSalle and 21 against the Bonnies. Rhode Island is a quality team, but have lost all 3 of their true road games against legit competition, falling to Valpo, Providence and Houston. The only true road win being against St Louis as a 15-point favorite. Dayton has a great home court edge and are 7-1 at home on the season. Give me the Flyers -2!

40* NCAAB Situational ATS No Brainer (USC -7)

The Trojans had their perfect 14-0 start to the season come to an end with a 61-84 loss at Oregon. Losing by double-digits doesn't look great, but the Ducks are an elite team and one that can win it all. I still really like the USC team and I expect a big effort here in what will be their conference home opener. On the flip side of this, Stanford is not a team that I think can hang with the Trojans. Last time out the Cardinal got annihilated 52-91 at home to Arizona. That came after an ugly 93-98 loss at home to a bad Arizona State team. Stanford has also lost by 15 to Kansas, 15 to St Mary's 14 to Miami and 23 to SMU. Give me USC -7!

40* NCAAB Late Night ATS Knockout (Utah +10.5)

This Utah team isn't getting the respect they deserve right now, as this team just recently added arguably their two best players in transfers David Collette and Sedrick Barefield. Each has played 5 games and are already doing damage. Collette is averaging 15.4 ppg and Barefield is at 14.2 ppg. That gives Utah 6 players who average double-figures. Keep in mind this is a team that played a couple of really good teams in Butler (59-68) and Xavier (69-77) tough without either of these two. Arizona has plenty of talent, but this is simply too many points, as I think these are two very evenly matched teams. Give me Utah +10.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Purdue -3)

I think we are getting some great value here with Purdue laying a short number on the road against the Buckeyes. This is a prime bounce back spot for the Boilermakers, who are going to be pissed off after losing at home to Minnesota. This is an elite Purdue team that will be there at the end competing for the Big Ten title. I don't think the same way about the Buckeyes, who I feel has benefited from an easy schedule on their way to a 10-4 start. This is also a bad matcup for Ohio State, who doesn't have the size inside or the outside shooting to attack this Purdue defense. I wouldn't be shocked if the Boilermakers won this one going away. Give me Purdue -3! 

40* NCAAB Vegas Dog of the Day (NC State +1.5)

I think this is a great spot to jump on NC State at home, as we are seeing a big overreaction here based on the results of the last games for both teams. Virginia Tech upset Duke at home 89-75 as a 4.5-point dog, while the Wolfpack lost 63-81 at Miami as a 8.5-point dog. I believe it has NC State primed for a bounce back performance, while the Hokies are poised for a letdown. The Wolfpack are 9-0 at home this season and simply shouldn't be a dog in this one. Give me NC State +1.5!

50* NCAAB SEC Game of the Month (Georgia -1.5)

This is a great price to back the Bulldogs at home against the Gamecocks. Georgia went on the road and won 96-84 at Auburn to open up conference play and I look for them to carry over that momentum into this one, as they look to improve on their 6-1 home record. South Carolina got their first real test in a true road game last time out and it didn't go well, losing 54-70 at Memphis. The Gamecocks haven't had much success when traveling to Georgia, as the Bulldogs have won 14 of the last 19 at home in the series. Georgia is also 60-38 ATS in their last 98 home games as a favorite of 6 or less, while South Carolina is 15-30 ATS in last 45 on the road with a line of +3 to -3. Give me the Bulldogs!

40* NCAAB Situational ATS No Brainer (Ole Miss +13.5)

I think we are seeing a big overreaction here due to the Rebels getting absolutely destroyed in a 76-99 home loss to Kentucky. The Wildcats are going to do that to a lot of SEC teams this year. I see this as a big bounce back spot for Ole Miss against a Florida team that they can certainly hang with. Rebels are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after a loss by 20 or more and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games after playing the previous game as a home dog. Give me Ole Miss +13.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Boston College +15)

This will be the Eagles first true road game of the season, but they have played 3 quality opponents on a neutral floor. The important thing with BC is how they are playing right now. The Eagles followed up an impressive 79-67 win at home over Providence as a 10-point dog with a 96-81 blowout win at home against Syracuse as a 10.5-point dog. The books clearly haven't made the proper adjustments and BC catches Wake coming off back-to-back losses, where they didn't shoot the ball well. I don't think another outright win as a double-digit dog is going to happen, but I do think the Eagles keep it a lot closer than expected. Give me Boston College +15!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Miami -6)

The Hurricanes come in having won 6 straight, but are 0-7 ATS over their last 8 games, which I believe is going to have people looking to back NC State. The Wolfpack have also won 6 straight, but have covered their last 4 lined games. The thing is, NC State has played an easy schedule to this point. Their two toughest games were a neutral site contest against Creighton and road game at Illinois. They lost by 18 to the Bluejays and 14 to the Fighting Illini. I look for them to struggle to keep it close against a Hurricanes team that is a perfect 7-0 on their home floor in 2016. Give me Miami -6!

40* NCAAB Oddsmakers Error (Pittsburgh +1)

I really like the value here with the Panthers as a home dog. Both these teams enter at 11-2, but Notre Dame is the only one that is ranked and thus they are getting a little more respect than they deserve in what will be an extremely difficult road matchup. I've watched this Pittsburgh team on multiple occasions and have really been impressed with what I have seen, which includes a 73-59 road win over a talented Maryland squad. The Panthers are a perfect 8-0 at home and the are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games off a game where they won but didn't cover. At the same time, Notre Dame is just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games after 2 or more wins. Give me Pittsburgh +1!

50* NCAAB GAME OF THE MONTH (Memphis +1)

This is a great spot to jump on the Tigers at home. Memphis is coming off a tough 54-58 home loss to a very talented SMU team as a 2.5-point dog and that's certainly playing into this line being so low. The Tigers have won and covered following each of their previous 3 losses and I look for them to make it 4 straight after tonight. I'm not as big on this South Carolina team as others and this will be their first real test in a true road game. Their only other true road game was at USF, but they are 10.5-point favorite. Give me the Tigers +1!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Auburn -1.5)

I really like this Auburn team. They are young and talented. While they have started out 10-2, I still think they are flying under the radar from last year's 11-20 campaign. They have a head coach in Bruce Pearl who knows how to win and it shouldn't come as a surprise that this team has improved as much as it has. They still aren't ready to compete with the top teams in the SEC, but can hang with anyone at home and Georgia is far from elite. Auburn has also been sensational at home, going 6-0 and outscoring opponents by 18.3 ppg. Give me the Tigers -1.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (UCLA -1.5)

The Bruins are the real deal, as they come into this one at 13-0. While Oregon is a very talented team and a respectable 11-2 overall, I just don't think the Ducks match up well with the talent of UCLA. Keep in mind this is a Bruins team that went on the road and beat Kentucky in a true road game earlier this month. Give me UCLA -1.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Rutgers +19.5)

You don't have to look long at the Scarlet Knight's schedule to know this team isn't as good as their 11-2 start, but clearly this is a better team than a year ago. Last year Rutgers was a mere 6-7 when they opened up Big Ten play against Indiana.

I look at the Scarlet Knight's most recent game as a big indicator of how much improved this team is. Rutgers just lost 61-72 at Seton Hall, but it was closer than that, as the game was tied with 6 minutes to play. The Scarlet Knight's also played Seton Hall in non-conference play last year, expect they lost 55-84 at home. To go from losing by 29 at home to being in the game with a chance to win late on the road is hard to ignore.

Rutgers really gets after it defensively and are a decent rebounding team, averaging 43.9 rpg, including 12 offensive rpg. Last year the Scarlet Knights went just 1-17 in Big Ten play, yet only lost by 22 on the road to Wisconsin and were only a 16.5-point dog. I think Rutgers can hang around and keep this withing 20-points, which is a massive number to be laying in conference play. Give me the Scarlet Knights +19.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Boston College +9.5)

I really like this spot for Boston College at home as a near double-digit dog. The Eagles haven't been great and come in having lost 3 of their last 5, but we can bank on a huge effort here on their home floor against the Friars. Providence comes in at 10-2 and are riding a 6-game winning streak. The thing is that the Friars aren't the same caliber a team as they were a year ago, yet are getting treated like it here with this line. Providence's 6-game winning streak have all come at home. This will be their first true road game since visiting Ohio State back on 11/17. With Christmas around the corner and a huge showdown at Xavier looming next week in their conference opener, I think the Friars come out flat here and could lose this one outright. Give me Boston College +9.5!

40* NCAAB Situational ATS Blowout (Ole Miss -12)

The Rebels are a team that I think is flying under the radar right now and should have no problem cashing in a win here against South Alabama by 15+ points. The Jaguars are just 2-5 since starting out 5-0 and haven't really played anybody. In fact, this is only the 3rd time all season they have been listed as a dog and the first time by more than double-digits. That's speaks volumes to their schedule, as this a team that's picked to finish in the bottom 5 of the Sun Belt. Last time out they beat Spring Hill by 21 and that sets them up for an instant fade, as they are 0-7 ATS off a win by 20+ under head coach Matthew Graves. Ole Miss is 6-1 at home and this will be their final tune up before hosting Kentucky next Thursday to open SEC play. Give me the Rebels -12!

40* NCAAB Vegas Line Mistake (Arkansas State +6.5)

I really like the value we are getting here with the Red Wolves, who come in at 9-2 and have shown the ability to win on the road, going 5-2 away from home, which includes a 78-72 win at Georgetown. Alabama is still in rebuilding mode under head coach Avery Johnson and aren't expected to be a serious threat in the SEC until at least next season. They are just 5-5 on the season and don't have a single player averaging double-figures. I think Arkansas State can hang around and wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the won this game outright. Give me the Red Wolves +6.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Game of the Month (Iowa -11)

Iowa comes in at 6-5, which I feel has them still undervalued, despite the fact that they just routed in-state rivals Iowa State and UNI. They crushed the Cyclones at home 78-64 and embarrassed the Panthers on a neutral court 69-46. This is a young Iowa team that lost a lot of talent from last year, so it wasn't all that surprising to see them struggle early with a really tough schedule that included games against Seton Hall, Virginia, Memphis and Notre Dame. The young guys are starting to figure it out and they are getting exceptional play from senior Peter Jok, who ranks 5th in the country in scoring at 23.5 ppg. Iowa still has a lot to prove and should have no problem covering what I feel is a small spread given the mismatch in talent. Give me the Hawkeyes -11!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Washington -12)

This is the ideal spot to jump on Washington, as they are way undervalued after losing 4 straight. The key here is the losses came against some quality teams. Two were against TCU (both away), one was one the road against Gonzaga and the most recent coming at home against Nevada, who is now 9-2 on the season and much better than they get credit for. Western Michigan is a big step down in class from what Washington has been playing and they are poised to lay a beating on them. Keep in mind this is a Huskies team that has a couple of 30-point wins under their belt already this season. The Broncos on the other hand have lost by 23 to Cleveland State, 21 to Boise State, 17 to Oakland and 10 to UTEP. Give me Washington -12!

40* NCAAB -BYU/Illinois- Late Night Bailout (Illinois -1.5)

I like the Fighting Illini laying this small number here against the Cougars. Illinois comes in having won 4 straight and have beat some good teams during this stretch, knocking off NC State 88-75 and VCU 64-46. They have shot 50% or better from the field in 3 of their last 4 and I look for that hot shooting to continue here against a BYU defense that is giving up 77 ppg when playing outside of Provo. While technically a road home, this is going to have the feel of a home game for Illinois, as it's being played at the United Center in Chicago. That's a big key here as the Illini are 7-1 at home this season. This is going to be the closes BYU has come to playing a true road game and I don't see them being up to the task. Give me Illinois -1.5!

50* NCAAB -UNI/Iowa- Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Iowa +3)

I think the books have the wrong team favored here, as this Iowa team is much better than their 5-5 record would lead on. That was evident in their last game, when they knocked then No. 25 Iowa State 78-64 and never really were threatened in that one. What I was impressed with, was the defense, which was a problem early in the year. The Hawkeyes held a talented ISU offense to just 35.7% shooting, while shooting 47.3% against a Cyclones defense that had been exceptional up to that point. UNI has rebounded of late with a couple of solid wins at home, but this isn't the same caliber a team as years past and I just don't think they have the offensive fire-power to knock off Iowa. Give me the Hawkeyes +3!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Auburn -9.5)

This might seem like a big number for Auburn to be laying on a neutral court, but I really like what I have seen from this young Tigers team, who are quietly going under the radar early. Head coach Bruce Pearl continues to win wherever he goes and the Auburn players are going to be chomping at the bit to get back on the floor, as they haven't played since 12/3. They should have no problem beating a horrible BC team by double-digits. The Eagles have lost 4 of 5 with the last two losses coming at home against the likes of Harvard and Hartford. The other two were double-digit losses on a neutral court against K-State and Richmond. Give me Auburn -9.5!

40* NCAAB Late Night ATS Bailout (Northern Iowa -10)

I was upset I didn't pull the trigger on UNI in their last game at home against South Dakota State, as they were only laying 10.5 and went on to win 86-58. The Panthers shot lights out in that game, hitting 51.9% from the field and hit 20 3-pointers. I look for that hot shooting to continue at home against another inferior team in North Dakota. UNI simply isn't getting the respect the deserve because they are 4-4, but two of those losses were against an elite team in Xavier. This team is playing with a chip on their shoulder right now and should turn this into a blowout early. Give me UNI -10!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Valparaiso -2)

We are getting Valparaiso at a great price here as a small road favorite against the Bears. The Crusaders are 7-2 and their only two losses have come against power houses on the road in Oregon and Kentucky. The most recent loss being the defeat to the Wildcats. Big bounce back spot for Valpo against an inferior team. Missouri State is simply getting some love here for starting out 5-2, but they have played an easy schedule and already lost to two teams no where close as talented as the Crusaders. Valpo won by 29 at home against these Bears last year and while I don't think it will be that big of a blowout on the road, they should win here comfortably. Give me Valparaiso -2!

40* NCAAB Big Chalk No Doubt Knockout (Michigan State -20.5)

The Spartans are flying under the radar after a slow start against an absolutely grueling schedule and should have no problem demolishing a bad Tennessee Tech team at home. Tennessee Tech is 4-6 with their wins coming against the likes of Alabama A&M (twice), Hiwassee College and Crowley's Ridge. They were a 16.5-point dog at Ohio earlier this season, which speaks volumes to the value we are getting with the Spartans only laying 4 more points on their home floor. I see Michigan State leading by 20+ at the half in this one and cruising to an easy cover. Give me the Spartans -20.5!

50* NCAAB Non-Conference Game of the Month (Indiana State +10.5)

I'm going to back the Sycamores at home as a big double-digit dog in a game I think they not only can cover, but win outright. Indiana State is just 4-4, but could easily be sitting here with an identical 8-0 record as Butler. All 4 Sycamores losses have come by 3-points or less, including a 71-73 loss against a top level Iowa State team (should have won outright). Butler is getting a lot of love for their 8-0 start, but I'm not as impressed with their wins over Vanderbilt, Arizona and Utah as others. Playing on the road is never easy, especially against an elite defensive team like we have here with Indiana State. The Sycamores are holding opponents to just 38.1% from the field and a mere 29% clip from 3-point range. If they can get some shots to fall at home and I think they will, this has the makings of a big upset for the home team. Give me Indiana State +10.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Purdue -11.5)

This might seem like a big number for the Boilermakers to be laying on a neutral court, but I see Purdue having no problem turning this into a blowout. The Boilermakers are a legit Top 20 team in the country and have the potential to be a Top 10 team. Their only two losses have come in a 3-point home loss to Villanova and a 7-point defeat in a true road game against Louisville. Arizona State comes in off an impressive 24-point win against UNLV at home, but have not fared well when facing a top tier team, losing by 19 to Northern Iowa and 46 to Kentucky on a neutral court. They also lost by 8 to a decent Davidson team. It's the defense that really concerns me with the Sun Devils, as they allowed both UNI and Kentucky to shoot over 50% from the field and this Purdue team comes in shooting 49.5% on the season and will have a big edge inside with all their size. Give me the Boilermakers -11.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Gonzaga -4.5)

This is not the same Arizona team that opened the season with a win over Michigan State, as the Wildcats have lost several key players to injury/suspension. Gonzaga on the other hand looks to have not missed a beat, despite losing several key players from last year's team. That's because they reloaded with a strong freshman class and added in some great pieces in transfers from Power 5 schools. They are a perfect 7-0 on the season with impressive wins over Florida and Iowa State. There's also a bit of a rivalry here and the Bulldogs have been on the short end of the stick the last few meetings, so this is a game they desperately want to win. They finally have the edge in talent in this matchup and I expect them to deliver with a comfortable win over the Wildcats. Give me Gonzaga -4.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Temple -1.5)

The betting public is on St. Joseph's, yet the line has flipped in favor of the Owls and for good reason. Temple is playing with all kinds of confidence after winning the NIT Season Tip-off with wins over No. 25 Florida St (89-86) and No. 19 West Virginia (81-77). While the Owls are riding a huge wave of momentum, the Hawks enter off a couple of ugly losses in their first two real tests of the season. St Joseph's fail 68-81 to Ole Miss and 63-73 to NC State. I don't see the Hawks bouncing back here, as they are going to have a tough time getting up for this game with a showdown at defending champ Villanova on deck Saturday. Give me Temple -1.5! 

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (VCU -5.5)

This is a great price to back VCU at home against Princeton. The Rams return 4 starters from last year's near Sweet 16 team that won 25-games. They certainly look the part of one of the top tier teams in the country, as they have started out 5-1 with the only loss coming in a neutral site loss to Baylor (63-71), who is ranked inside the Top 10. Princeton is a quality team and should compete for an Ivy League title, but this is a huge step up in competition to what the Tigers will face in the Ivy League, especially with it being a true road game. Princeton has already lost by 9 on the highway to both BYU and Lehigh and neither of those teams are as talented as VCU. Give me the Rams -5.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Utah +1.5)

Everyone is going to be on Butler here, as they are a perfect 6-0, Ranked in the Top 20 and come into this game after winning the Las Vegas Invitational with an upset of No. 8 Arizona in the title game. However, I think this is going to prove to be a tough spot for the Bulldogs against a very underrated Utah team that is not in as bad a shape as people think after losing so much from last year's team. Butler just played two games in Vegas on back-to-back days and have had just two days off before turning around and traveling back west to Utah, which is a very difficult place to play. I believe the size of the Utes will be the difference in this one. Give me the Utah +1.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Gonzaga -3.5)

Both these teams lost some huge pieces from last year's team, but I've been more impressive with Gonzaga in the early going. The Bulldogs dominated their first 4 opponents and last time out beat a very good Florida team. Iowa State comes in off a 73-56 win over Miami, but were very fortunate to beat Indiana State in their previous game. Two big keys here that favor Gonzaga, the Bulldogs are the much bigger team and should have their way scoring inside and on the glass. They are also excellent at defending the 3-point shot, which is what ISU lives and dies off of. Give me Gonzaga -3.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Richmond -6)

I cashed in on the Spiders +6.5 last night against Maryland, as they lost 82-88 in OT against Maryland (nearly a horrible bad beat). Richmond really let that one get away, as they had a 12-point lead at the half and were in great position to win in regulation. On the bright side, I believe the loss has helped keep this line lower than it should be. Boston College is just 3-2 and were completely outclassed in their first game against a legit opponent, losing 54-72 to Kansas State yesterday. That's a K-State team that I don't think is as talented as this Richmond team, so only having to lay 6-points is an easy play for me. Give me the Spiders -6!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Richmond +6.5)

I really like the value here with Richmond catching 6.5-points against the Terrapins, as I see this as more of an evenly matched game and it's being played on a neutral court. Richmond has got back to playing the stingy defense they are known for, as they have held all 4 of their opponents under 70 points after giving up 73.8 ppg last year. They have two big time play makers in big man T.J. Cline (17.0 ppg) and senior guard ShanDre Jones (19.5 ppg). Maryland is 5-0, but the only real legit team they have played is Georgetown, which they were very fortunate to win 76-75. That victory looked impressive at the time, but not so much after watching the Hoyas get manhandled by Wisconsin and Oklahoma State. The Terps have a special player in Melo Trimble, but not a lot of star talent around him. Give me the Spiders +6.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Michigan State -7.5)

I believe this is a great spot to jump on the Spartans, who are getting near as much respect after their 2-2 start and mere 1-point win over Florida Gulf Coast last time out. Two of those losses came against two of the elite teams in the country in Arizona and Kentucky. This is a young team that is only going to get better with each game and I expect Izzo to have them ready to roll here against a St John's team that is no where close in terms of talent. Last time out the Red Storm had a huge lead on the road against Minnesota and ended up losing the game 86-92. Michigan State isn't going to let them light up the scoreboard and the Spartans young offense should have their way against a bad St. John's defense. I see no reason why Michigan State doesn't win here by double-digits. Give me the Spartans -7.5!

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Wisconsin -5)

I'll gladly take the Badgers at this price against the Hoyas. Both teams are playing on no rest off a big win yesterday. Wisconsin took care of Tennessee 74-62, while Georgetown stunned Oregon 65-61 as a 9-point dog. The Hoyas have already shown inconsistency early. Prior to their big won over the Ducks, they lost 75-76 at home to Maryland as a 6.5-point dog and then fell 72-78 as a 22-point favorite at home against Arkansas State. They nearly blew a huge lead in the win over the Ducks, as they were outscored 40-27 in the 2nd half. Offense continues to a problem for the Hoyas, as they shot just 34.4% from the field in the win over Oregon. Wisconsin's veteran unit is rock solid on the defensive end and should be able to have enough success offensively to put the Hoyas away from a comfortable win here. Give me Badgers -5!

40* NCAAB No Doubt ATS Blowout (Georgia -5.5)

I'll gladly back the Bulldogs at this price against George Washington. Georgia is the much better team in this one, despite having the worse record through 3 games. The Bulldogs have one of the best players in the SEC in senior guard J.J. Frazier and he makes quite a duo with talented junior forward Yante Maten. It's not just these two that make Georgia a great team, it's arguably the best overall talent the Bulldogs have had in the 7 years under head coach Mark Fox. George Washington won 20+ games a year ago, but lost a lot from that team, including 3 starters, who combined to average 35.2 ppg. I see this as a statement game for the Bulldogs and expect them to win here by double-digits rather easily. Give me Georgia -5.5!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (Minnesota -6.5) 

I got no problem laying this short number on the Gophers at home against a St. John's team that will be hitting the road for the first time this season. There's a lot of excitement around the Red Storm program under head coach Chris Mullen and he's got them headed in the right direction. However, this is still a team that is lacking talent and are going to struggle to keep games competitive on the road. Minnesota is a team that I think is flying under the radar early, as the Gophers should be greatly improved over last year's team that finished 8-23. It might just be the most well-rounded team that Richard Pitino has had since coming to Minnesota. Give me the Gophers -6.5! 

50* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Providence +6.5)

I believe the Friars are going to show great value early in the season, as the perception on Providence is that they are going to be down after losing Dunn and Bentil to the NBA. While big losses, this Friars team still has a lot of talent left over and I really like the addition of Indiana transfer Emmitt Holt, who showcased his talents in the opener, scoring a team-high 22 points. I also think junior Kyron Cartwright is more than capable of filling the void of Dunn and he dished out 12 assists in the opener. Same goes for junior Rodney Bullock and his ability to fill the void of Bentil. Ohio State is getting a lot of love, due to returning all 5 starters, but this is also a team that missed the postseason last year. They struggled in non-conference play a year ago and have already had two close calls against inferior opponents in Navy and NCCU. I'll gladly take the points here and wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the Friars won outright. Give me Providence +6.5!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (Northwestern +8)

I like the value we are catching with the Wildcats in this one. I really like what Chris Collins is doing in Evanston and while Northwestern lost two key players from last year in Demps and Olah, they get back Vic Law, who missed all of last season. He's came out on fire, averaging 22.0 ppg in the Wildcats first two games. I also like their veteran backcourt of Lindsey and McIntosh. Butler is a great program, but I think that's playing into the line here. I think these are two evenly matched teams and Northwestern is fully capable of winning this game outright. Give me the Wildcats +8!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (Kansas State -13)

I'm high on Bruce Weber's Wildcats this season, especially early on, as they got to benefit from playing in Europe in August, which I believe is huge. Kansas State also brings back a lot of experience with 6 players who started at least 11 games. Nebraska-Omaha lost two huge pieces to their team from last year in Patterson and White, who combined for 25.3 ppg. They did just cover on the road at USC as a 12-point dog in a 10-point loss, but the Trojans are down this year and were overvalued in that contest. Kansas State was on point in their opener, crushing Western Illinois 82-55 as a mere 18-point favorite. I see now reason why the Wildcats don't win here by at least 20. Give me K-State -13!

40* NCAAB Blockbuster Bookie Knockout (Auburn -7)

I think this Auburn team is flying under the radar right now. The Tigers went just 11-20 overall and 5-13 in SEC (13th) play last year, but nothing went right for this team. They were decimated with injuries, had players suspended and even had one player dismissed. Head coach Bruce Pearl used 14 different starting lineups in 31 games. I think this team is on a mission in 2016 and are one of the more young and talented teams that no one is talking about. Georgia State was a great story in the NCAA Tournament a couple years ago, but they are way down from that magical run and have just 2 starters back from last year. Even with this being a neutral site, I think Auburn should roll here and easily take this one by double-digits. Give me the Tigers -7!

40* NCAAB No Doubt Blowout (Colorado -20)

I really like the potential of this Colorado team. Unlike a lot of the other top teams in the country, who are relying on freshman to shoulder a big load, the Buffaloes have a ton of experience on their roster, including 4 seniors who will play a big role. They should be explosive offensively and won't have to rely on 1 guy to shoulder the load. Tad Boyle is singing the praises of this team and I look for them to come out with a statement win at home against Sacramento State, who is coming off 10th place finish in the Big Sky and went just 14-17 overall. Give me Colorado -20!

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Villanova +3) 

My numbers actually have Villanova as the team that should be favored in this game, giving us quite a bit of value here with the Wildcats catching 3-points. North Carolina is a great team, but if they have a weakness it's their ability to shoot from the outside, as they come in just 31.9% from behind the 3-point line. Villanova has shown the ability to adapt to whatever opponent they face. They grinded out a 64-59 win against Kansas, who I believe is very similar to that of the Tar Heels. I look for the Wildcats to make a point of pressuring Paige and at the same time making sure that UNC gets no easy looks inside. Villanova's offense should be able to score here against a North Carolina defense that struggles to defend the 3-point shot. Give me Villanova +3! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Syracuse +9.5) 

I really love the value we are getting with the Orange as a near double-digit dog in the Final Four against ACC rival North Carolina. Syracuse may have had a borderline resume for getting into the NCAA Tournament, but they have more than proven they belong. This Orange team is playing their best basketball and aren't going to be intimidated by the Tar Heels. Sure, North Carolina won both regular season meetings, but Syracuse was right there with a chance late in both games. They had a 6-point lead with less than 10 minutes to play in a 12-point home loss and had a chance to tie it in the final seconds of a 5-point loss at North Carolina in the rematch. Beating a team 3 times in the same season is no easy task and while it's hard to envision Syracuse pulling off the upset, I'm confident they can keep this within the number. Give me the Orange +9.5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Virginia -8) 

I'm not buying the Orange being a serious threat to Virginia. Syracuse was fortunate just to make the NCAA Tournament and have had about as easy of a path to the Elite 8 that they could have drawn up. The Orange have faced #7 Dayton, #15 Middle Tennessee and #11 Gonzaga. All three good matchups for Syracuse and none of those teams really knew what to expect against their zone. Virginia knows the zone and absolutely picked it apart in their regular season meeting, scoring 73 points on 57% shooting. While the Cavaliers only won the game by 8-points, it could have been a lot worse. Syracuse shot 43.3%  (13-30) on 3-point shots (only 38.9% overall). Virginia isn't going to let that happen again and I look for another easy double-digit win for the top seed in the Midwest. Give me Virginia -8! 

50* Elite 8 Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Oregon -1.5) 

I really like the value here with the Ducks at basically a pick'em against the Sooners. The Pac-12 may have been overrated as a whole, but this Oregon team is the real deal. Oklahoma is simply getting too much respect due to the public being a lot more familiar with them and the Sooners having what most consider to be the best player in the tournament in Buddy Hield. I look for Oregon's pressure to give the Oklahoma guards problems and the Ducks to be able to have their way offensively in this one. Give me Oregon -1.5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Notre Dame -1.5) 

The fact that Wisconsin pulled off a huge 66-63 win over #2 seed Xavier and Notre Dame barely held on for a 76-76 win over #14 Stephen F. Austin, has the Fighting Irish showing great value here as a small favorite. Wisconsin matched up extremely well with both Pittsburgh and Xavier in their first two games, while Stephen F. Austin was an awful matchup for Notre Dame. This time it's Notre Dame that has the edge on court. Wisconsin is a very limited offensive team and have won with their defense, most notably their ability to shut down the 3-point shot. The Badgers are weak inside and the Fighting Irish have the talent to exploit them there. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Notre Dame won this one one convincingly. Give me the Irish -1.5! 

40* CBB Late-Night ATS Annihilator (Duke +3) 

While the ACC has made quite a statement with 6 teams in the Sweet 16, the Pac-12 has been the exact opposite. Oregon is the only team out of the 7 that were invited to the NCAA Tournament to make the Sweet 16 and Utah was the only other team that made it out of the 1st round. This might seem like a low number for the Ducks to be laying against the Blue Devils, but I really like Duke's chances of winning this game outright. Oregon was great in conference play, but if you look at their non-conference games and how poorly the Pac-12 has performed in the tournament, they are not deserving of a No. 1 seed. Give me Duke +3! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Game of the Month (Maryland +6.5) 

The Terrapins haven't exactly been impressive on their way to the Sweet 16, but as a result we find Maryland showing great value here against the Jayhawks. Melo Trimble is a difference maker and he's averaging 21.5 ppg despite shooting just 1-10 on 3-point shots. I look for him to come out with a statement performance against Kansas, who likes to push their defensive pressure to the perimeter and allow opposing guards to drive inside. That's going to get Maryland's offense flowing and the Terps have the bigs inside to give the Jayhawks problems. An outright win isn't out of the question, but I'm confident they keep it within the number. Give me Maryland +6.5! 

40* CBB Situational ATS Knockout (Villanova -4) 

Villanova has been in my opinion one of the most impressive teams in the tournament. They made a very good Iowa team that hadn't lost a game all year by more than 8-points look like they didn't even belong in the field. The Wildcats are simply clicking on all cylinders offensively and as good as Miami is, this is not a great matchup for the Hurricanes. Villanova is going to make it really difficult on Angel Rodriguez and he's the one guy that needs to play well for the Hurricanes offense to succeed. Villanova is simply the better team and playing the better basketball. Give me the Wildcats -4! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (San Diego St -5) 

I was all over Georgia Tech in their blowout win at South Carolina, but now it's time to fade the Yellow Jackets. That game against the Gamecocks was on Monday and that left them little time to travel across the country for this game against the the Aztecs. Georgia Tech isn't exactly use to playing this far away from home and this San Diego State is a tough matchup for them. The Yellow Jackets like to work their offense inside (don't shoot a ton of 3-pointers). That plays right into the hands of the strength of the Aztec defense. Give me San Diego State -5! 

40* CBB Undervalued Underdog (Georgia Tech +4) 

There's a lot to like about the Yellow Jackets in this matchup. Unlike South Carolina, Georgia Tech is happy to be playing in the NIT. The Yellow Jackets also come in playing their best basketball, as they are 7-2 in their last 9 games. Georgia Tech went 8-10 in the ACC and could have been a lot better (lot of close losses). That has become even more impressive, given the ACC has 6 teams in the Sweet 16. Texas A&M is the only team out of the SEC in the Sweet 16 and that was only because of an epic meltdown by UNI in the Round of 32. South Carolina is also dealing with distractions. 5 players have been suspended. While none of them are starters, their bench is now depleted. I'll gladly take the points, but I look for the Yellow Jackets to win here outright. Give me Georgia Tech +4! 

40* CBB Late-Night Bookie Destroyer (St. Joe's +6.5) 

The big reason that Oregon was a #1 seed, is all the credit the Pac-12 was getting for being such a good confidence. As it turns out, the Pac-12 wasn't all it was made out to be. The Ducks are the only team from the conference still in the tournament. Not only do I think St. Joseph's is capable of keeping this within the number, but I give them a realistic shot at winning this game outright. The Hawks caught fire in the A-10 Tournament and I look for them to carry over that momentum here. St Joseph's is now 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games and a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played on a neutral site. Give me the Hawks +6.5! 

40* CBB Situational ATS Knockout (Syracuse -6) 

We are seeing the public jump all over Middle Tennessee after that big upset of Michigan State, but rarely do #15 seeds advance to the Sweet 16 after winning their first game. That victory for the Blue Raiders made their tournament and I look for a huge letdown here against a Syracuse team that is flying under the radar. The Orange are not an easy team to prepare for in the tournament and are better defensive team against the 3-point shot than people realize. Look for Syracuse to take control of this game early and easily cover the spread. Give me the Orange -6!

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Oklahoma -6) 

VCU is a quality team, but it wasn't a huge surprise to see them beat Oregon State, especially with how poorly the Pac-12 has shown in the Tournament. Oklahoma is one of the most dangerous teams in the field that not a lot of people are talking about. With this game being played in Oklahoma City, this is going to feel like a home game for the Sooners. At the same time, I don't see the Ram's press working against Oklahoma's talented guards. I look for the Sooners to win here comfortably. Give me Oklahoma -6! 

40* CBB Midwest Region ATS Knockout (Virginia -7.5) 

I believe the Cavaliers are flying under the radar right now. Hardly anyone was picking this team to win it all and I feel the books have left open the door here in what should be an easy win for the Cavaliers. Butler is a team that wants to outscore the opposition. That's not the recipe for success against the Cavaliers. Virginia will limit the easy looks from the outside for the Bulldogs and should have no problem scoring on the other end. I look for the Cavaliers to win here by double-digits without much problem. Give me Virginia -7.5! 

50* CBB *Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Kentucky -3.5) 

Indiana is a quality team and likely deserved better than a #5 seed, but Kentucky is definitely better than #4 seed. I look for the Wildcats to have no problem sending the Hoosiers home early. Kentucky has the athleticism to matchup with Indiana and the defensive pressure that can limit their 3-point looks. I look for Kentucky to have the much easier time scoring on offense and are the better defensive team. If the Hoosiers aren't careful, this one could turn into a blowout early. Give me Kentucky -3.5! 

40* CBB Situational ATS Blowout (Wisconsin -2) 

The Badgers suffered an embarrassing 58-70 loss to Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament, which I believe has them flying under the radar. Wisconsin's style has worked well in the NCAA Tournament over the years and I expect it to continue here against Pittsburgh. The Badgers went 11-3 over their last 14 with wins over Michigan St, Indiana, Maryland and Iowa. The Panthers only have a couple quality wins all season and most of their success came at home. I look for Wisconsin to have no problem covering this small spread. Give me the Badgers -2! 

40* CBB Vegas Dog of the Day  (South Dakota State +10) 

I like the value we are getting here with the Jackrabbits against the Terrapins. Maryland struggled down the stretch, going just 3-5 over their last 8 games. Opponents seem to have figured out how to slow down Melo Trimble and without him playing at a high level this team really struggles. South Dakota State proved they can hand with the Power 5 schools in non-conference play, winning at TCU by 9 and at Minnesota by 14. Jackrabbits are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 after 15+ games against teams who are holding opponents to 42% or worse from the field. Give me South Dakota State +10! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Temple +7.5)

Iowa completely fell apart at the end of the season and I just don't see them snapping out of it. The Hawkeyes went just 2-6 over their last 8 games with an ugly loss to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament. Temple isn't a great team but are more than capable of keeping this within the number and I wouldn't be surprised if they won this game outright. The Hawkeyes are just 3-11 ATS in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons. Give me the Owls +7.5! 

40* CBB Situational ATS KNOCKOUT (Providence -2) 

USC went just 3-7 over their final 10 games and almost all of their success this season came at home. If you ask me, that's a recipe to fade in the NCAA Tournament. Even more so when you take into consideration where this game is being played. The Trojans have to travel clear across the country for this one and I don't see it ending well. Providence started to figure things out late in the year and have a deadly 1-2 punch with Bentil and Dunn. Give me the Friars -2! 

40* CBB Dog of the Day (Wichita State +1.5) 

The Shockers reminded everyone just how talented a team they are with a 20-point win over Vanderbilt in Tuesday's First Four matchup. The Shockers are so much better than a #11 seed and it's why we see this game almost at a pick'em. Arizona is a quality team, but they are way down this year compared to previous versions. The Wildcats played an easy conference schedule that gets overlooked and the non-conference portion of the schedule was a joke. I also don't like how Arizona was playing down the stretch and a lot of their success came at home. Give me the Shockers +1.5! 

50* CBB NCAA Tournament *BEST BET* (Miami -14.5) 

This might seem like a big spread for a No. 3 seed, but this Miami team is the real deal and should have zero problems turning this into a blowout against Buffalo. The Hurricanes were right there with North Carolina and Virginia in the ACC and both of those teams are No. 1 seeds. Miami was really impressive in non-conference play too. They beat Utah by 24, Butler by 10, and Florida by 11. Buffalo is far from the best team in the MAC and they got owned in non-conference play. The Bulls lost by 22 to St. Joes, 23 to Duke, 21 to Iowa State and 21 to VCU. Miami is simply going to make it too difficult on Buffalo to score and the Bulls will have no answer for the Hurricanes offensively. Give me Miami -14.5! 

50* NIT Game of the Month (Georgia Tech -3.5) 

The Yellow Jackets finished up with an 8-10 record in the ACC, but made steady progress as the season wen on. They opened just 1-5 in conference play and were sitting at 3-9 before winning 5 of their last 6. The only loss coming at Louisville by 3-points. They went on to lost to Virginia by 20-points in the ACC Tournament, but that's helping the line here. Houston went a respectable 12-6 in the AAC, but their lack of quality wins and cupcake non-conference schedule kept them out of the NCAA Tournament. Needing to win the ACC Tournament to get in, they went out and lost to last-place Tulane. I just don't see them bouncing back on the road against a talented Georgia Tech team that is playing their best basketball. Give me the Yellow Jackets -3.5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Ohio State -5) 

The Buckeyes have known for quite a while that their fate was going to be in the NIT, which is important to note. These NIT matchups are all about motivation and I believe the Buckeyes have the edge in that department. Akron was the best team in the MAC and the favorite to represent the conference in the NCAA Tournament. Those hopes came to a crashing end in a 61-64 loss to Buffalo in the MAC title game, as the Bulls hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds. This being an in-state rival actually adds value in my mind, as it should have the Buckeyes locked in on making sure they win this game. Ohio State was very good at home this year and the only team to beat them in their last 9 games was Michigan State. Ohio State is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games off a conference loss. Give me the Buckeyes -5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Connecticut -5.5) 

The Huskies have something special going right now. Most thought Connecticut wouldn't be able to bounce back after that 4OT thriller against Cincinnati, but they responded with a 77-62 win over Temple. I look for them to continue to ride that momentum with a win and cover here against a Memphis team that was fortunate to get to face Tulane in the semifinals. Connecticut won both meetings with the Tigers during the regular season, including a 20-point win at Memphis in the most recent matchup. The Huskies held the Tigers under 40% shooting in both contests and I expect more of the same here. Give me Connecticut -5.5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (VCU -7) 

Davidson was fortunate to escape with a 90-86 overtime win over St. Bonaventure yesterday and now will be playing their 3rd game in 3 days against the best the A-10 has to offer. VCU cruised to an 85-70 win over Mass yesterday and had a first round bye. The Rams won both regular season meetings by 10 points and I'm expecting an even bigger blowout in the 3rd meeting. VCU is 14-5 ATS as a favorite this season, 10-3 ATS in their last 13 off a win by 10 or more points and a perfect 8-0 ATS in their last 8 after 2 straight games attempting 10+ more shots than their opponents. Give me the Rams -7! 

40* CBB Late-Night ATS KNOCKOUT (Utah -2) 

I believe the Utes are the best team in the Pac-12 and will have no problem securing a win and cover here against the Golden Bears. Cal has greatly improved over the course of the season, but most of their success came at home. The Golden Bears were just 5-9 on the road. Utah won by 9 in the most recent meeting and come in having won 8 straight. Cal covered in their last game and are just 17-31 ATS in their last 48 after a cover. Utah is the better team and more equipped for success in tournament play. Give me the Utes -2! 

40* CBB Vegas Sharp Shooter (Virginia -3) 

These two teams split their two regular season meetings with the home team winning each matchup. The big difference is Miami won by just 3-points and Virginia won by 8. The key here is the Hurricanes win was the most recent and is definitely keeping this number low. Keep in mind Miami won by only 3 and that was with them hitting 53% from behind the 3-point line. The Cavaliers are an elite team and are playing their best basketball when it matters the most. Miami is just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games when they come in having won 8 of their last 10, while Virginia is 9-1 ATS revenging a road loss and a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last 7 after 2 straight games with a combined score of 125 or less. Give me the Cavaliers -3! 

40* CBB No-Doubt Bookie BLOWOUT (Tulsa -3.5) 

The Golden Hurricanes are worth a look here in this one. Tulsa closed out the regular season winning 6 of their last 8 games. The only two setbacks came on the road against Connecticut by 2 and at Memphis by 10. That loss to the Tigers is giving us great value here, as I fully expect the Golden Hurricanes to get their revenge. Memphis is simply a bad road team. The Tigers only won 3 games all season away from home and two of those were against bad teams. The most recent was their regular season finale, which they beat East Carolina by 30. That has Memphis way overvalued here and the Tigers are just 1-9 ATS in their last 10 off a game where they covered the spread. Give me Tulsa -3.5! 

50* CBB Big East Game of the Month (Xavier -5.5) 

I believe the Musketeers are on a mission to win the Big East Tournament. They got things started with an easy 18-point win over Marquette yesterday and I look for another relatively easy win against Seton Hall. This line would be a lot bigger if it wasn't for the fact that Seton Hall recently beat Xavier 90-81 at home back on 2/28. The thing you can't overlook with that result, is that was an awful spot for the Musketeers, who had just invested everything they had in beating Villanova at home 4 days earlier. On the bright side, that loss will serve as extra motivation here. Xavier is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 off a win by 10 or more, 3-1 ATS this season revenging a loss where they score 75+ points and a perfect 6-0 ATS after leading in their previous game by 15 or more at the half. Give me the Musketeers -5.5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Seton Hall -3) 

The Pirates have saved their best basketball for when it matters the most. Seton Hall closed out the regular season on a 9-2 run, including a 75-65 win at Creighton. The Bluejays have been a surprise this year, but they stumbled down the stretch, losing 4 of their last 5. I'll take my chances with the better team playing the better basketball at this point in the season. Pirates are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games after playing their previous game as a favorite, 8-1 ATS in their last 9 after 3 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 75+ in 2 straight games. Give me Seton Hall -3! 

40* CBB Situational ATS Knockout (Virginia -9.5) 

This is a great spot to fade the Yellow Jackets and jump on the Cavaliers. Teams playing on no rest are at major disadvantage when going up against an opponent who had a bye. It's even more so when the team playing on no rest saw their previous game go into overtime. Georgia Tech isn't going to have the energy to keep up with a Virginia team that has been playing as well as any team in the country down the stretch. The Cavaliers are 11-2 over their last 13 with their two losses coming by a combined 4 points in two road games against Duke and Miami. Out of their last 8 wins, 6 have come by double-digits. Give me Virginia -9.5! 

40* NCAAB No-Doubt Bookie BLOWOUT (Duke -2.5) 

The Blue Devils will be out for revenge from a 91-95 home loss to Notre Dame earlier this season. That game came back when Duke was struggling and the Irish were playing some of their best basketball of the season. The roles have been reversed for the rematch. Duke has played much better down the stretch, while the Irish had some ugly losses over their final 5 games. Blue Devils are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games away from home against teams with a winning record after 15+ games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 after allowing 80+ points in their last contest. This is a statement game for the Blue Devils and I wouldn't be surprised if they won this going away. Give me Duke -2.5! 

40* NCAAB Situational ATS KNOCKOUT (Virginia Tech +3.5) 

The Seminoles are getting way too much respect here after yesterday's 22-point blowout win over Boston College, who finished up without a single conference win all season. Virginia Tech closed out the regular season on a 5-game winning streak, including an impressive 15-point win over Miami in their finale. Hokies also defeated the Seminoles by 10-points in the lone meeting this season. Florida State is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 when playing their 3rd game in a week and Virginia Tech is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Give me the Hokies +2.5! 

50* CBB Big 12 Game of the Month (Kansas State -5) 

My money is on the Wildcats to make easy work of the Cowboys in tonight's Big 12 opening round action. Neither of these teams were all that great in conference play, but Oklahoma State comes into the tournament a complete mess. The Cowboys have lost 6 straight and 9 of 10 overall. The only win being a 3-point victory at home against Kansas State, where the Wildcats shot a mere 36.7% from the field Kansas State won the previous meeting by 16 at home and are simply the much better team in this one. Oklahoma State didn't win a single road game in Big 12 play and are just 9-21 ATS in their last 30 conference road games. Cowboys are also 1-5 ATS in their last 6 against a team with a winning record and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 following a double-digit loss at home. Give me Kansas State -5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (Gonzaga -2) 

The Bulldogs will be out for double-revenge against St. Mary's, as two of their three conference losses came at the hands of the Gaels. Both of those losses could have easily been wins, as they lost  a combined 8 points. Knowing that they aren't a lock to make the NCAA Tournament as an at-large, the Bulldogs understand they need to win this game to make sure they are a part of the Big Dance. I believe they will. Gonzaga is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 when revenging a home loss as a favorite. Give me the Bulldogs -2! 

40* CBB Vegas Underdog Annihilator (Pepperdine +7) 

St. Mary's won the West Coast Conference regular season title with a 15-3 record, thanks to a season sweep of Gonzaga, who also finished 15-3 in league play. It just so happens that two of the Gael's three losses came against Pepperdine. Normally this would be a spot where I would look to back the team playing with double-revenge, but I believe the books have over-adjusted this line, creating value with the Waves. Pepperdine matches up extremely well with St. Mary's. They have the ability to score inside and defensively they are holding opponents to just 30.9% from behind the 3-point line. Waves are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 as a dog and I wouldn't be shocked if they won this game outright. Give me Pepperdine +7! 

50* CBB Sharp Money Top Play (Penn State -4) 

The Nittany Lions should have no problem securing a win and cover at home against the Fighting Illini. Penn State has dropped each of their last two, which is playing into this line. After an embarrassing home loss to Northwestern last time out, the Nittany Lions are going to come out with a chip on their shoulder in their final home game of the regular season. Illinois has dropped 3 straight on the road and are just 2-6 away from home in conference play. The only two wins came against the two worst teams in Minnesota and Rutgers and they struggled to win both games. Penn State is a very respectable 10-4 at home and 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 against a team with a losing record. Give me the Nittany Lions -4! 

50* CBB A-10 GAME OF THE YEAR (Davidson -1) 

I absolutely love the value here with Davidson laying just 1-point at home against George Washington. The Wildcats lost by 10 on the road against the Colonials, but are a completely different beast at home. Davidson is 14-1 on their home floor and will be highly motivated here. Not only will they be out for revenge, but they will be playing their home finale and are fresh off two blowout road losses. The Wildcats are a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 off a road loss against a conference opponent. Give me Davidson -1! 

40* NCAAB Vegas Sharp Shooter (Texas Tech -5.5) 

This is a great spot to jump on the Red Raiders and go against the the Wildcats. Texas Tech will be highly motivated in their home finale and are a dominant 13-3 at home this season. Kansas State is in a prime spot for a letdown after a 25-point win against TCU, as the Wildcats are just 4-9 on the highway and already beat Tech at home earlier this season. Kansas State's last 3 road games against the top teams in the conference have resulted in a 19-point loss to Iowa State, 18-point defeat at Kansas and 15-point loss at West Virginia. Give me Texas Tech -5.5! 

40* CBB Situational ATS KNOCKOUT (Baylor -2) 

This is a great spot to jump on the Bears at home against the Mountaineers. Baylor has gone an impressive 14-4 at home this season and will be laying it all on the line in their home finale. West Virginia comes in having won 3 straight, but two of those came at home and the other on the road against a bad Oklahoma State team. Prior to that they had lost 3 of 4 and I just don't see the intensity being there for the Mountaineers. West Virginia can't win the Big 12 title and already beat Baylor by 11 at home. The Bears only just 38.7% from the field in that game, while the Mountaineers were lights out at 49.1%. I look for a different outcome this time around. Give me Baylor -2! 

50* CBB Pac-12 Game of the Month (Arizona State -2.5) 

This is going to seem like the wrong team is favored. The Sun Devils have lost 4 straight, while the Cardinal have won back-to-back games and 4 of 5 overall. However, this is a major letdown spot for Stanford, coming off back-to-back home wins over USC and UCLA. The last being their final home game of the season. The Cardinal do have a 72-56 road win over Washington State during their recent surge, but are just 3-7 away from home overall. As bad as it's been for the Sun Devils, they are a respectable 10-5 at home and will be extremely motivated here. Arizona State nearly upset the Cardinal on the road earlier this season, losing a heartbreaker 73-75. Stanford is just 4-14 ATS in their last 18 conference road games and 0-6 ATS over the last 2 seasons after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6. Give me the Sun Devils -2.5! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money Top Play (USC -5.5) 

The books have left the door wide-open on this one. USC is simply way undervalued here after losing 5 of their last 6, including each of their last 3. The Trojans are 15-1 overall and 6-1 inside conference play at home. Oregon State has won 5 of 7, but 4 of those victories came at home. The Beavers are just 1-6 on the road in the Pac-12 and all of those defeats came by more than number here. USC simply can't afford to lose here and I look for them to make a statement in a big revenge game against the Beavers. Oregon State is just 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games after playing 2 straight at home and have lost in this spot by an average of 13.4 ppg. Give me USC -5.5! 

40* CBB Ultimate Underdog SMASH (Virginia Tech +3.5) 

Virginia Tech comes into this game riding a 3-game winning streak and I look for the Hokies to carry over that momentum at home against the Panthers. Pittsburgh is in line for a major letdown following their big 76-62 win over Duke on Sunday, which most believe secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament. Virginia Tech is a team that is just 8-8 in league play, but could easily be much better. The Hokies have been on the wrong end of several close games. Most of their success has come at home, where they are 11-5. Pittsburgh is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 after covering 2 of their last 3 and 2-11 ATS in their last 13 off a conference win. Hokies are 11-4 ATS inside conference play and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games when playing their 2nd game in a week span. Give me Virginia Tech +3.5! 

40* CBB Situational ATS KNOCKOUT (Nebraska +4) 

The Cornhuskers are worth a look here as a home dog against the Boilermakers. Purdue comes into this game off a huge 83-79 win at home against Maryland, but have alternated wins and losses over their last 7. All of the loss have come on the road, where the Boilermakers are just 3-5 in Big Ten play with two of those wins coming against Minnesota and Rutgers. Nebraska is going to be extremely motivated after dropping their last 3 and will also be locked in for their final home game of the season. Cornhuskers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 home games off a conference loss by 3 or less and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games after scoring 30 or less in the 1st half of their last two games. Give me Nebraska +4! 

50* CBB Vegas Sharp Money ACC Game of the Month (Clemson +5) 

The Tigers come into this game off back to back road losses at NC State and Georgia Tech and are just 2-4 in their last 6 overall. Virginia on the other hand is 9-2 over their last 11 and are fresh off a huge 79-74 win at home against North Carolina on Saturday. This is a huge letdown spot for the Cavaliers off that big win over the Tar Heels just 3 days ago. Most of Clemson's struggles of late have come on the road. They are 13-3 overall and 7-1 inside ACC play at home with wins over the likes of Louisville, Miami, Duke and Pittsburgh. Tigers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games off a conference loss and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 after playing their previous game as a road dog. Give me Clemson +5!