This is an 8* play on Oregon State.

The Beavers are coming off a two point home loss to Arizona, falling to 10-4 at home this season. The Sun Devils are coming off a 28 point loss at Oregon, falling to 4-5 on the road this season. Home court advantage appears to be extremely significant here, given that the home team has won eight of the last nine head to head meetings. Oregon State is 9-1 ATS in it's last 10 games following an ATS loss. The Sun Devils are 5-13-2 ATS in their last 20 road games. I'll take the home team as a small favorite here.

Take ORST.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on BC@GT to go Under the total.

The Yellow Jackets have lost nine of their last 10 overall, and they have scored just 60 points per game over their last five. They host Boston College, who has lost six of their last nine, averaging 68 points in their last five games. It seems like asking a lot for either of these teams to score 70 points today. Boston College has failed to reach the total in five of it's last seven overall, while Georgia Tech has gone under in seven of it's last 10 when coming off a loss. The Yellow Jackets have a long history of playing low scoring games at home, the under is 50-23-1 in Yellow Jackets last 74 home games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Charlotte Hornets.

The Blazers won their first four games of this Eastern Conference road trip, before falling 119-117 at Toronto. They could suffer a bit of a let down here on Sunday in Charlotte. The Hornets are a solid home team, with a record of 20-12 in Charlotte. They are in a heated battle for first place in the Southeast, with just one game separating them from Orlando and Miami. Home court should be key here, as the home team has covered in seven of the last eight head to head meetings.

Take CHA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNLV.

The Boise State Broncos have been a powerhouse in the Mountain West for years, but they have really fallen off this year. They come into UNLV with a losing record in the conference, and a road record of 3-8. They already lost by a score of 83-72 at home versus the Rebels earlier this year, and I don't like their chances of avenging that loss here in Las Vegas. The Broncos have lost six of their last seven games, and the lone win during that span came against the bottom feeders San Jose State. The Rebels lost their last home game by a single point against one of the top teams in the conference (San Diego State), and prior to that they beat Air Force by a score of 77-72.

Take UNLV.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Tennessee.

The Vols lost big at Kentucky last month, but they have a chance to execute revenge here at home today. Reid Travis scored 11 points and pulled in eight rebounds in 33 minutes in that game, and the senior forward has been a key player for Kentucky this season. Travis will not play today as he nurses a knee injury. Tennessee is 16-0 at home this season, scoring an average of 82.2 points on 50.9 percent shooting in those games. The Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings in Tennessee, and the under is 13-5-2 in the last 20 meetings.

Take TENN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Purdue Boilermakers.

Ohio State is coming off a huge home win over Iowa, but they could be in big trouble here at Purdue Saturday. Not only have they lost their last two road games by a combined 28 points, they lose their center and leading scorer Kaleb Wessen to suspension. The 6"9 sophomore has been suspended for unspecified violations of school policy. He had 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Iowa. Purdue is 14-0 at home, and has scored almost 80 points per game in those contests. Their last three home wins came by at least a dozen points. The Boilermakers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games, while Ohio State is 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games.

Take PUR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MIN@IND to go Under the total.

The Indiana Pacers are coming off back to back losses, but they look good to get back on track against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home tonight. Minnesota is a terrible road team, with a record of 9-22 away from the Twin Cities. The Pacers are the best defensive team in the NBA, ranking first in the league allowing 103.5 points per game. They lost 101-91 at Minnesota earlier this season, but the total for tonight's game is far higher than it was in nine of the last 10 meetings. The under is 39-18 in Pacers last 57 home games, and 9-4 in their last 13 overall.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on OKC@DEN to go Under the total.

The Nuggets are three games up on Oklahoma City, sitting first place in the Northwest Division. They have been one of the toughest defensive teams in the Western Conference this season, and they have given the Thunder plenty of trouble in recent head to head meetings. Denver won all four meetings versus Oklahoma City in 2018, and the Thunder failed to score 100 points in the last two head to head meetings. The under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings, but tonight's total is way higher than it was in any of those previous eight games. The Thunder have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 10 when playing a team with a winning record.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNM@SJS to go Under the total.

The San Jose State Spartans are the bottom of the barrel in the Mountain West, coming into tonight's home game versus New Mexico with an 0-14 conference record. They are just 3-10 at home this season, scoring and average of just 63.8 points in those games. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, especially in San Jose. The under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings, and the under is 7-1 in the Lobos last eight versus teams with a losing straight up record.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the San Diego State Aztecs.

San Diego State got off to a slow start, but the Aztecs come into tonight's game at Utah State as winners of five straight and eight of nine. During that span they beat 1st place Nevada and 2nd place Utah State at home. Now the bookamkers are asking Utah State to win by double digits at home? The Aggies have lost 10 straight to the Aztecs dating back to 2014. San Diego State is 9-1-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings, and they have covered in eight of their last 10 road games versus teams with a winning record. I'll take the points.

Take SDSU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Wisconsin Badgers.

The Indiana Hoosiers have been dealt a cold hard dose of reality in conference play. They come into tonight's game versus Wisconsin as losers of nine of their last 10 overall. They are coming off a particularly tough loss at Iowa, falling 76-70 at Iowa. The Badgers have won five straight versus the Hoosiers, and the Badgers are 5-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Wisconsin doesn't mind playing away from home, with a road record of 7-4. The Badgers are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 road games.

Take WIS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Memphis Tigers.

The Tigers are 13-2 at home this season, and they have averaged a whopping 88 points in those games. The Owls are 2-2 in their last four road games, with losses at Tulsa and at Houston. They trailed by eight at halftime in Tulsa, and they were losing 35-29 at halftime in Houston. Memphis scored 47 points and led by nine at halftime in their last home game, a 102-76 win over Tulane. They out-scored Wichita State 52-45 in the second half of their last game, winning by a score of 88-85. I like Memphis as a home favorite coming off a huge come from behind win.

Take MEM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BOS@TOR to go Under the total.

The Raptors are 2.5 games out of first place in the Eastern Conference, and they will play a huge game at home versus Boston tonight. This is also a big game for the Celtics, who are coming off back to back losses, and are still looking to establish themselves as a contender in the East. Both these two teams rank in the Top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, so it's a little surprising that tonight's total is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings. The Celtics have failed to reach the total in seven of their last eight road games, and each of their last five visits to Toronto yeilded less than 225 combined points.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on IOWA@OSU to go Under the total.

Iowa scored just 63 points in regulation in a 76-70 home win over Indiana in their last game. They might not need to score all that many points tonight, playing an Ohio State Buckeyes squad that has averaged just 56 points over their last five games. The Buckeyes can play some defense though, holding opponents to just 59.6 points per game in their last five overall. The under is 6-2-1 in Buckeyes last 9 games following a straight up loss, and the under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Ohio St.

Take Under. 

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans shocked the Lakers on Saturday, winning outright by a score of 128-115 without Anthony Davis. They were a 6.5 point underdog in that game, despite their 18-11 home record. The Sixers didn't fare so well without their star big man, losing 130-115 at home to Portland. Philly isn't a great road team even with Joel Embiid, with just a 14-14 record. They have lost three of their last four at New Orleans, and they are 1-4 in their last five when Embiid sits. The Pelicans scored 42 points in the first quarter of Saturday's win over the Lakers, and I expect them to start strong again here at home versus Philly.

Take N.O.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan is 16-0 at home this year, and the Wolverines have won three straight meetings versus Michigan State. The Spartans last game at Ann Arbor was an 86-57 loss in 2017. The Wolverines are really shutting down opposing teams on their home court, allowing just 55.6 points per game at home. The Spartans are banged up, with two of their top three scorers sidelined by injury. The Wolverines are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games, and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games versus teams with a winning road record. I think the Wolverines coud be a far bigger favorite here in this game.

Take MICH.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on UCLA.

The Ducks are coming off another double digit loss at USC, and I bet against them in that game. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "It's been a lost season for the Ducks, who were expecting to challenge for another PAC12 Title. They lost their leading scorer Bol Bol after just nine games, and Louis King and Kenny Wooten have been banged up. The Ducks lost 72-57 at Oregon State in their last game, and they shot just 53.3 percent from the free throw line in that game. They have averaged just 59.9 points per game on the road, losing five of eight games. The Ducks are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 road games." The Bruins have won three of the last four head to head meetings, including an overtime win at Oregon earlier this season. UCLA averages a staggering 81.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting at home. I can't see Oregon finding enough offense to hang with the Bruins.

Take UCLA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on UCONN@SMU to go Under the total.

Both the Huskies and the Mustangs have underacheived this season, and neither team is lighting it up on offense. Injuries have plagued both teams, leaving them lacking depth in scoring. Connecticut is averaging just 68 points per game in their last five overall, and during that span they failed to reach the total in four of five. Even the one game that went over still saw fewer than 145 points. The Mustangs can still play pretty good defense at home, holding opponents to just 65 points per game. Tonight's total is far higher than it was in any of the last 10 head to head meetings, and I am going to fade the inflated number.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Villanova Wildcats.

After blowing out St. John's in the first half (37-26), Villanova let the game slip away in the second half, losing 71-65 at MSG on Sunday. They will play at Georgetown tonight, and this looks like a good spot to bounce back with a convincing victory. The Wildcats have won nine straight meetings in this series dating back to 2015. They are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings, including a pair of double digit wins at Georgetown. The are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 road games, while the Hoyas are 15-39-1 ATS in their last 55 home games. Georgetown is just 5-11-1 ATS in it's last 17 versus the BIG EAST.

Take VILL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on under 166.5.

The Blue Devils have won nine straight since losing in overtime to Syracuse. They failed to reach the total in six of those nine games, and tonight's total is far higher than it was in any of those contests. Everyone expects fireworks every time Duke and North Carolina play each other, but these teams played three times last year and went under in all three games. Duke is allowing just 62.7 points per game at home, and 66.8 points per game in their last five overall. The under is 20-8-1 in the Blue Devils last 29 home games, and 15-5-2 in their last 22 games following a straight up win. The under is 5-1 in the Tar Heels last six road games, and 3-0-1 in their last four at Duke.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Villanova Wildcats.

After blowing out St. John's in the first half (37-26), Villanova let the game slip away in the second half, losing 71-65 at MSG on Sunday. They will play at Georgetown tonight, and this looks like a good spot to bounce back with a convincing victory. The Wildcats have won nine straight meetings in this series dating back to 2015. They are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings, including a pair of double digit wins at Georgetown. The are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 road games, while the Hoyas are 15-39-1 ATS in their last 55 home games. Georgetown is just 5-11-1 ATS in it's last 17 versus the BIG EAST.

Take VILL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Davidson Wildcats.

The Wildcats are tied with VCU for first place in the Atlantic-10, and they host fourth place Dayton tonight. The Flyers are coming off a home loss to VCU, and they are 4-3 on the road this season. Davidson is undefeated (12-0) at home, and has covered the spread in seven of their last 10 at home. The Flyers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games, and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games versus teams with a winning straight up record. The Flyers have failed to cover in four of the last five head to head meetings.

Take DAV.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Villanova Wildcats.

Villanova is still the cream of the crop in the Big East. They come into Sunday's game versus St. Johns as winners of nine of their last 10 overall. The one loss came by a single point on the road at Marquette. St. John's on the other hand has lost two of it's last three home games, beating Butler in overtime but losing to Providence and Georgetown. Today's game will be played at MSG in New York, and the Wildcats are 39-17 ATS in their last 56 neutral site games, while the Red Storm are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. St. John's has just one win in their last 10 versus Villanova, I see no reason to expect them to avoid losing 10 of their last 11 in this series.

Take VILL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on HALL@CRE to go Under the total.

The Pirates beat Creighton by a score of 63-58 at home earlier this season, and I expect another low scoring game here at Creighton. Neither of these teams have been lighting it up offensively this season, each averaging well under 70 points per game over their last five games. Neither team is allowing 70 points per game over their last five either. The under is 6-0 in the Bluejays last six overall, and 5-2 in their last seven home games. The under is 4-0 in the  Pirates last four road games, and 4-1 in their last five overall. The total for Sunday's game appears to be a little inflated.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Wichita State.

The Shockers lost at home by double digits versus Cincinnati earlier this season, so it seems reasonable asking the Bearcats to cover a 12 point spread at home here on Sunday. The Shockers though come in as winners of four straight, while Cincinnati is coming off a loss at Houston. Only once in their last five games have the Bearcats won by double digits, and that was a home game against Tulsa. Wichita State is actually averaging more points than Cincinnati over each team's last five games, and allowing less than three points more than the Bearcats during that span. I'll take the points here.

Take WICH.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on ORE@ORST to go Over the total.

The Ducks have won four of five heading into tonight's game at Oregon State, and they scored an average of 69.8 points in those games. They lost 77-72 at home to the Beavers earlier this season, going well over the total. The Beavers have gone over in six of their last seven overall, and the they have not played well defensively during that span. Over their last five games, they have allowed an average of 75.8 points. The Beavers average 78.1 points per game at home, while they allow opponents to average over 70 points. The total for tonight's game appears to be a little low.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WASH@WSU to go Over the total.

Washington State is just 3-8 in the PAC12, ahead of only California. The Cougars do score a lot of points at home though, averaging 84.4 points while winning eight of 11 games. They lost 85-67 at Washington earlier this season, but tonight's game could be a lot closer than that. The over is 13-4 in Cougars last 17 home games, and the total for tonight's game is far lower than it was in their previous four home games versus the Huskies. Washington State's last home game was a 93-84 loss to USC. The Huskies gave up 75 points in a loss at Arizona State in their last road game, and I expect the Cougars to get their points at home tonight.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WVU@KU to go Over the total.

Injuries have plagued Kansas this season, but West Virginia has even bigger problems. Most recently the Mountaineers dismissed senior forward Esa Ahmad and junior guard Wesley Harris for unspecified violations. Harris is considered to be the team's best defender. The Jayhawks have won six straight home games against West Virginia since 2015, and they scored an average of 79 points in those games. Six of the last eight head to head meetings have gone over the total, and the over is 34-16-2 in the Jayhawks last 52 home games. I don't think we'll see a lot of defense here in today's game.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Monmouth Hawks.

The Hawks come into tonight's game at Rider as winners of four straight, and they are 8-2 in their last 10 overall. Monmouth has won seven of it's last 10 against Rider, including a 75-71 win earlier this season. All three of Rider's wins against Monmouth came by a fewer than eight points. Home court might help, but the Broncs have failed to cover in each of their last seven home games. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. I'll take the points.

Take MONM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on ARZT@COL to go Over the total.

The Buffaloes have won 8-of-10 at home, and they scored an average of 83.3 points in those games. They have a history of playing high scoring games at home versus Arizona State. They beat the Sun Devils 97-85 at home last season, and they have gone over in each of their last four home games versus Arizona State. The Sun Devils have averaged over 78 points per game over their last five overall. The total for tonight's game is lower than the number in each of the last five head to head meetings.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Miami Hurricanes.

Miami is coming off an 88-85 overtime loss at North Carolina, easily covering a 16 point spread. Prior to that they beat Notre Dame by double digits at home. They will be an underdog tonight at home versus Clemson, and the Tigers have lost four of their last five road games. Their one road win during that span came at Georgia Tech. Miami looks good getting points here when you consider the home team has won six straight in this series, and the home team has covered the spread in five straight. Clemson looks great coming in as winners of four straight, but that run came largely against bottom feeders of the ACC. Prior to a win at Georgia Tech, they had lost four straight on the road at NC State, FSU, Syracuse and Duke.

Take MIAMI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNLV.

The Rebels have lost four of their last five overall, and they are 0-8 ATS in their last eight versus conference rivals Air Force. So the obvious play is Air Force plus the points ... right? As my man Lee Corso would say: "Not So Fast My Friend". Look at who the Rebels have played, and you can see they have faced Nevada, Utah State, Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State. It's no suprise that they would struggle against the upper echelon of the Mountain West. Air Force is still one of the weaker teams in the conference, and the Falcons have just one win in eight road games this season. The Falcons have averaged less than 60 points per game on the road, and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four overall. While Air Force has had success covering the spread in previous meetings, I believe this line has come down enough to back the home favorite.

Take UNLV.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Houston Cougars.

The Cincinnati Bearcats come into Houston as winners of eight straight, but I think they might be biting off more than they can chew against the 1st place Cougars. Houston is 16-0 at home, and the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Houston has been the better team all season long, and superior talent should be the difference here on their home court. Free throw shooting could be key, as the Cougars have hit better than 75 percent of their free throws over their last five games, while Cincinnati has hit just over 62 percent during that span. The Cougars are the better team offensively, and their defense at home has been impressive allowing just 59.9 points per game.

Take HOU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WVU.

It's been tough sledding in the BIG12 for West Virginia, but they come into tonight's home game against Texas as winners of two of their last three home games. One of those wins came against BIG12 powerhouse Kansas. Home court has been a big deal in previous meetings between these teams, as the home team has won five straight. The home team is 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings, and the underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. West Virginia has scored 79.5 points per game at home, and they look good getting a handful of points against a Texas team that doesn't score a lot on the road.

Take WVU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Duke Blue Devils.

A lot of people will be backing Virginia here at home, especially given that they lost by just two points at Duke a few weeks ago. The thing is, you have to remember that the Cavs were catching Duke in a particularly vulnerable spot, without their starting PG. Tre Jones is back playing at full strength, and Duke is coming off four straight double digit wins. The last meeting between these two teams wasn't as close as the final score would indicate, as the Cavs made it close with a few late buckets. Duke has won four of the last five head to head meetings, two of those wins coming at Virginia. The road team is 20-5-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings, and the underdog is 20-8-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings. I'll take the points.

Take DUKE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on OKST@KU to go Under the total.

The Kansas Jayhawks have owned the BIG12 for as long as I can remember, but their reign appears to be coming to an end. Already suffering several key injuries, they come into today's game against Oklahoma State without senior guard LaGerald Vick. Oklahoma State has lost four straight on the road, and three of those four games failed to reach the total. The Cowboys have scored just 63.8 points per game over their last five, but they have played well defensively. The under is 10-4 in Cowboys last 14 games following a straight up loss, and the under is 9-4-1 in the Cowboys last 14 versus the Big 12.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the New Orleans Pelicans.

The trade deadline has come and gone, and The Brow is still in the Big Easy. Here is a statement from the Pelicans: "Anthony made it clear to us that he wants to play and he gives our team the best opportunity to win games," New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said in a statement. "Moreover, the Pelicans want to preserve the integrity of the game and align our organization with NBA policies. We believe Anthony playing upholds the values that are in the best interest of the NBA and its fans." New Orleans will host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, and the T-Pups are playing their second game of a back to back. The Timberwolves are 0-6 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss, and they are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in New Orleans.

Take N.O.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Orlando Magic.

The Magic have 22 wins this season, and 14 of those have come at home. They host the Minnesota T-Wolves tonight, and Minnesota has been brutal on the road (8-18). The Magic have won four of their last five home games against Minnesota, and with the trade deadline and the All Star break looming large, I'll take the home team here tonight. The Timberwolves are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Orlando, and 5-15 ATS in the last 20 meetings. The Magic have won back to back home games against Indiana and Brooklyn, and I'll bank on a third straight home victory here against the T-Pups.

Take ORL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder come rolling into Boston as winners of seven straight, and they will look to take advantage of a Celtics team that could be distracted by the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving. The infamous "Flat Earther" is rumored to be interested in leaving Boston, and either joining LeBron in LA or KD in New York. The Thunder have covered the spread in four straight road games, and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five versus Eastern Conference teams. Oklahoma City has covered in four of their last five at Boston, and the road team is 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. I'll take the points and ride those trends today.

Take OKC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers got LeBron James back from injury on Thursday, and they managed to beat the Clippers in overtime. There are still plenty of rumors swirling around the team, and it remains to be seen if players like Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram will be part of the future in LA. Anthony Davis has issued a public demand to be traded, and he's looking to become a Laker. Lonzo Ball says if he get's traded to New Orleans he won't play for the Pelicans. It sounds like a hot mess to me. The Warriors won 11 straight before losing at home to the Clippers on Thursday. Perhaps they were looking ahead to this game against LeBron and the Lakers. Golden State has covered in four of it's last five when coming off a loss, and they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games versus the Lakers. I think they'll jump all over LA in the first half, and cover easily.

Take GS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Baylor Bears.

I had Baylor as an underdog in their last game, and they won outright by a whopping 30 points at Oklahoma. Here is what I said before the game: "The Bears come into Oklahoma as winners of four straight, and two of those wins came on the road at Oklahoma State and West Virginia. They are a significant underdog here against the Sooners, despite the fact that they have won three of the last four meetings outright, and covered the spread in four of the last five meetings. Oklahoma has won just three of it's last six games overall, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five home meetings versus Baylor. The Sooners beat Baylor 98-96 at home last year, and prior to that they were just 2-2 straight up in their previous four home games against the Bears." They are hosting a TCU team tonight that has lost four of five road games so far. The Horned Frogs have failed to cover in seven of their last nine versus Baylor, and the Bears are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 versus teams with a losing road record.

Take BAY.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on SLU@URI to go Under the total.

The Saint Louis Bilikens already beat the Rams by a score of 60-53 at home earlier this season, and I think we can expect another low scoring game tonight in Rhode Island. These two teams have gone over in four of the last five meetings, but the total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of those games. Both teams play pretty strong defense, each allowing less than 70 points per game over their last five games. The Rams have gone under in five of their last seven home games, and eight of their last nine versus teams with a winning record. The Bilikens have gone under in seven of their last 10 when coming off a loss.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LA Clippers.

The Lakers are a mess at the moment, coming into tonight's game against the Clippers as losers of four of their last five. LeBron James is still recovering from a groin injury, and isn't expected to return tonight. Lonzo Ball is also sidelined by and injury, leaving LA extremely shorthanded. Anthony Davis has been fined by the league for publicly demanding a trade to the Lakers. Lonzo Ball has already gone on record saying he won't play for the Pelicans if he's included in such a trade. The Clippers had won three straight before suffering a home loss to Atlanta. That was the second game of a back to back and a third game in four nights. They should be ready to bounce back here against the struggling Lakers. The Clippers have won six of the last seven meetings, and they've covered the spread in six of the last eight meetings. The Lakers are 5-14 ATS in the last 19 meetings at Staples Center.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on KU@TEX to go Over the total.

The Jayhawks barely beat Texas at home earlier this month, winning by a score of 80-78. Kansas won both meetings last season, and both of those games saw at least 150 combined points. The total for tonight's game in Texas seems a little low when you consider that the Longhorns have gone over in five of their last seven home games. Texas has gone over the total in four of their last five games overall, and during that span they have averaged 71.2 points on 44 percent shooting. Kansas has won 10 straight meetings versus Texas dating back to 2014, and they have averaged almost 80 points in those games. I like their chances of scoring their share here in Texas tonight.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Baylor Bears.

The Bears come into Oklahoma as winners of four straight, and two of those wins came on the road at Oklahoma State and West Virginia. They are a significant underdog here against the Sooners, despite the fact that they have won three of the last four meetings outright, and covered the spread in four of the last five meetings. Oklahoma has won just three of it's last six games overall, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five home meetings versus Baylor. The Sooners beat Baylor 98-96 at home last year, and prior to that they were just 2-2 straight up in their previous four home games against the Bears.

Take BAYLOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Purdue.

The Michigan State Spartans bring a 9-0 record into Sunday's game at Purdue, where the Boilermakers own a 9-0 home record. Something has to give here, and I like the home dog to avenge a 77-59 loss at East Lansing earlier this season. The home team is 6-1 straight up over the last seven head to head meetings, and the Boilermakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. Carsen Edwards really struggled in the loss at Michigan State, scoring 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting. He followed up that poor performance by score 36 points on 10-of-26 shooting in a win over Wisconsin. He's scored 20 ore more points in three of Purdue's last four games, and the Boilermakers have won four straight since the loss to the Spartans. I'll take the points with the home team here.

Take PUR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KU@UK to go Over the total.

I bet on the over in the Jayhawks win over Iowa State on Monday. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The #7 ranked Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a 65-64 loss on the road at West Virginia, but I expect a much higher score here in Ksnsas tonight. The Jayhawks are 10-0 at home, and they have averaged 81.2 points on 49.5 points in those games. Their most recent home game was an 80-78 win over Texas." The Over is 12-3-1 in the Jayhawks last 16 non-conference games, and 20-9-2 in their last 31 overall. I like both teams to pile on the points here in the BIG12/SEC Challenge.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Duquesne Dukes.

The VCU Rams have won six straight meetings versus the Dukes dating back to 2013, but they come into today's game trailing Duquesne in the A-10 standings. The Dukes are 5-1 on conference play, and their last win came at home against first place Saint Louis. The home team has covered in four straight meetings between these teams, and I like Duquesne to get off to a good start as a home dog here today. The Dukes have averaged 78.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting in their last five games, more than 11 points more than the Rams have averaged during that span. Of course the Rams are better defensively, but they were able to overcome stifling defense in their last game against the Bilikens. I'll take the points here.

Take DUQ.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toronto Raptors.

The Rockets haven't won back to back games since the beginning of January, and coming off a close win over the Knicks, I expect them to have trouble at home tonight versus the Toronto Raptors. They are just 5-5 over their last 10 games, and four of those five wins came against teams with a losing record. Only Golden State has a better road record than the Raptors, who have won their last two games at Houston. Kawhi Leonard sat out the last two games for what the Raptors claim was simply rest. He's expected to return to action here in Houston. The Rockets are still extremely thin with Cint Capela and Chris Paul both sidelined by injuries. James Harden has averaged over 52 points per game in his last five starts, and he's going to need to score at least 50 to give the Rockets at chance tonight. It's only a matter of time before he runs out of gas, and the Raptors aren't going to make life easy for him.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Minnesota T-Wolves.

Already without LeBron James, the Lakers will be without Lonzo Ball in their home game against Minnesota Thursday. The Wolves are one of the weaker road teams in the Western Conference, but they should still have the Lakers out-gunned here tonight. Minnesota is coming off back to back wins in a home and home series versus Phoenix, and tonight's game against a banged up Lakers team might be similar to their last game on the road in Arizona. The Lakers have lost six of their last seven games against Minnesota, and they only covered the spread in one of those games. The Lakers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six home games, and I think they come up short tonight against a Minnesota team that is just 1.5 games back in the standings.

Take MIN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNC Wilmington.

There was a time when these were two of the top teams in the CAA, but William and Mary and UNC Wilmington are both struggling so far this season. The Tribe are coming off three straight home losses, including a 76-71 loss to bottom feeders Elon in their last game. The Seahawks are coming off back to back road losses, but they won their last home game by a score of 97-83 over Drexel. The Seahawks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games, and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. There is no doubt that UNC Wilmington has the better shooters, and given home court advantage I think they should be the favorite to get a "W" tonight.

Take UNCW. 

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Utah Jazz.

The Denver Nuggets can forget about first place. The Warriors are back, and they aren't going anywhere. Now the they need to concentrate on finishing the season strong and securing home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. It's not going to be easy, as every night is a battle in the Western Conference. They face a stiff challenge tonight in Utah, where they have lost their last four games. The Jazz have won six of their last seven overall, and they are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. The Nuggets are 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games, and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games playing on three or more days rest.

Take Utah.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on SLU@DUQ to go Under the total.

The Saint Louis Bilikens are still undefeated in the A-10, with a 5-0 record heading into tonight's game at Duquesne. They don't score a lot of points, averaging just 67.2 points per game on 41.6 percent shooting. They are brutal at the free throw line, hitting just 57 percent in their last five games. What makes them so successful is their lock down defense, holding the opposition to less than 60 points per game. They have gone under in five of their last six overall, and the under is 22-10-1 in their last 33 road games. These two teams have gone over in each of the last five head to head meetings, but tonight's total is higher than it was in any of those games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MISST@UK to go Over the total.

The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off an 82-80 win at Auburn, and they have won seven of their last eight overall. They host Mississippi State Tuesday, and the Bulldogs have won back to back games against Florida and Vanderbilt. Both these teams have been on a tear offensively of late, and one significant stat is that they have both hit over 75 percent of their free throws over their last five games. That could make a huge difference when it comes to the total, and these teams have a history of playing high scoring games. Nine of the last 10 head to head meetings have gone over the number. Kentucky has gone over in 10 of it's last 13 SEC games, and Mississippi State has gone over in six straight at Kentucky.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on ISU@KU to go Over the total.

The #7 ranked Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a 65-64 loss on the road at West Virginia, but I expect a much higher score here in Ksnsas tonight. The Jayhawks are 10-0 at home, and they have averaged 81.2 points on 49.5 points in those games. Their most recent home game was an 80-78 win over Texas. They have gone over in four of their last five home games versus the Cyclones, and the most recent home game against Iowa State was an 83-78 win last January. The over is 16-6-2 in the Jayhawks last 24 home games, and 17-4 in their last 21 home games against the Cyclones. The total for tonight's game is far lower than it was in the majority of those previous encounters.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on UVA@DUKE to go Over the total.

The Virginia Cavs might be catching Duke at a good time, with the Blue Devils coming off a 95-91 home loss to Syracuse. Remember the Cavs beat Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium last January by a score of 65-63. Virginia comes in averaging 78.4 points on 50.5 percent shooting in their last five games. The Blue Devils have allowed opponents to average over 72 points in their last five games. There are plenty of shooters on both these teams, and both teams hit for a high percentage from the free throw line. Virginia has been on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 45.9 percent over their last five games. I expect both teams to score over 70 points here tonight.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MICH@WIS to go Over the total.

The Wolverines bring a perfect 17-0 record into Wisconsin, and the Badgers have lost four of their last five. Michigan won 83-72 at Wisconsin in the last meeting between these teams, and I think the total for this game is far too low. The Badgers have averaged over 80 points on better than 50 percent shooting at home, and while their defense has been solid they face a Michigan team that has scored 75 points per game in their last five overall. The over is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings in Wisconsin. The over is 8-3-2 in the Wolverines last 13 versus the Big Ten.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toledo Rockets.

The Ohio Bobcats have struggled since the start of conference play, losing three of four games. They are on the road at Toledo tonight, and they have been nothing short of brutal on the road. The Bobcats are just 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games. They have really been hurt by poor free throw shooting, hitting just 52.3 percent from the line in their last five overall. The Rockets are hitting 71.9 percent over their last five games, and they are hitting over 80 percent from the line at home this season. The Bobcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall, and they are just 3-11 ATS in their last 14 versus Toledo. I like the Rockets to win by double digits.

Take TOL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on HOU@SMU to go Over the total.

The SMU Mustangs have gone under in five straight games, but Houston has gone over in four of their last five. Both teams have been shooting the ball well of late. Houston has scored 78.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting, while the Mustangs have averaged 75.6 points on 42.5 percent shooting over their last five games. Both teams are shooting out the lights at the free throw line, hitting 79.4 percent and 72.9 percent respectively over their last five games. The Cougars have gone over in three of their last four visits to Dallas.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toronto Raptors,

The Raptors and Celtics were supposed to be battling for top spot in the Eastern Conference this season, but Boston has been a major disappointment. The Celtics are seven games back of the first place Raptors in the standings. The home team has won nine straight meetings since the Raptors won 101-94 at The Garden in 2016. This is an opportunity for Toronto to make a statement, and the last time they faced such a challenge they beat the Bucks by a score of 123-116 in Milwaukee. They did that without Kyle Lowry, who is no back at full speed. The Celtics are banged up, with Kyrie Irving and Marcus Spart missing the last game. Toronto has been the better bet in this series, going 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on GS@DEN to go under the total.

The Warriors haven't been as dominant this season as they have been in recent years, and they come into Denver trailing the Nuggets by a half game for top spot in the West. Denver has been successful thanks to their 4th best defense that allows just 105.5 points per game. History tells us that these teams have played strong defense in past meetings. Three of the last four head to head meetings have gone under the total. Given that the winner of this game will take over first place in the Western Conference Standings, we could see a game with a playoff atmosphere. The under is 9-2 in Nuggets last 11 home games versus teams with a winning road record. I think tonight's total looks a little high.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 139.5.

The Boilermakers are coming off an 84-80 win over Wisconsin, and high scoring games have been the norm for Purdue this year. They have gone over in six of their last eight overall, and the over is 5-1 in their last 6 home games versus teams with a losing road record. They have scored 79.4 points per game in their last five overall, but they have also conceded more than 70 points per game during that span. They scored exactly 82 points in each of their last two home games against Rutgers. The over is 6-1 in the Scarlet Knights last seven versus the Big Ten. Purdue won the last meeting 82-75, and I expect a similar score tonight.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Utah Jazz.

The Pistons won 109-104 at LA on Saturday, and Blake Griffin scored 44 points against his former team. This sets up Detroit (and Griffin) for a let down here on the road at Utah. Detroit rarely wins on the road, with a record of 7-13. The Jazz have won five of six, and four straight at home. History certainly favors the home team, as Utah has won five straigh versus Detroit. The Jazz also covered the spread in all five of those victories. The Jazz are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Pistons are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest, and they have a long history of losing to Utah. Going back more than a decade, the Pistons are 8-21 ATS in the last 29 meetings.

Take Utah.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on OKST@WVU to go Under the total.

The Cowboys have failed to reach the total in seven of their last eight games. I bet the under in their last game, a 61-58 win over Texas. Here is what I said prior to tipoff: "an Oklahoma State team tonight that really struggles to do anything on offense, and I like Texas to remain undefeated in the BIG12. The Cowboys have lost both their games against BIG12 teams, and that includes a home loss to Iowa State. If there is one thing the Cowboys do well, it's strong play on defense. They have held opponents to 63.7 points per game in Stillwater." I will go against another high total here as they play at West Virginia.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on PUR@WIS to go Under the total.

The last time Wisconsin played Purdue neither team scored 60 points. They lost by a score of 57-53 in Madison. The Boilermakers come into tonight's game at Wisconsin with an 0-4 road record, and they have scored just 64 points per game in those losses. Wisconsin is 6-1 at home, and has allowed just 61 points per game in those wins. Wisconsin has failed to reach the total in six of it's last 10 games versus BIG10 teams, while Purdue has gone under in four of their last five road games. Six of the last seven head to head meetings have gone under.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BKN@TOR to go Under the total.

The Raptors are coming off a 104-101 win over the Hawks, in a game that they trailed for most of the first three quarters. They played a similar game against the Nets in Brooklyn a few weeks ago, and they ended up losing in OT by score of 106-105. The Nets have been rolling lately, winning four of their last five. They have played solid defense, allowing 100 points or less in each of their last three wins. Four of the last six head to head meetings between these teams have come up short of the total. Brooklyn hasn't seen 220 combined points in any of their last four games. I expect another low scoring game in Toronto tonight.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on OKC@SA to go Under the total.

One of the biggest stories of the first half of the season has been an increase in scoring league wide. While the numbers are up this year from years past, one trend has held true for as long as I can remember. When the playoffs get closer, the defensive intensity always increases. This appears to be the case for the Spurs, who have been steadily impoving on defense. Their last home game was a 108-88 win over the Grizzlies. They come into tonight's game as winners of five of their last six, and they have allowed just 103 points per game during that span. The Thunder rank in the Top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, and the under is 6-1 in the last seven head to head meetings, and 4-1 in the last five at San Antonio.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on SMU@UCONN to go Under the total.

The Mustangs bring a 10-4 overall record, and a 2-0 road record into Connecticut Thursday. These two teams have a history of playing close games, and SMU has won and covered in four of the last five meetings. Three of those games went over the total, but only one of those games saw more than 140 points. The total for tonight's game is more than 10 points higher than it was in any of the previous meetings. The Huskies have held opponents to 66.6 points per game over their last five overall, and the Mustangs have been even stingier during that span. This total appears to be grossly inflated.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNCG.

Remember when Wofford upset the Tar Heels last season? Bettors certainly remember, and they love backing a memorable underdog. I think Wofford is a little overrated here, coming into this game at UNCG as a road favorite. The Spartans are 14-2 overall and 7-0 at home. They have held opponents to under 60 points on less than 40 percent shooting in their home games so far. The home team has covered in seven of the last 10 head to head meetings. The Terriers might be fan favorites, but they have lost five straight meetings versus UNCG. I'll take the home dog.

Take UNCG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MASS@SLU to go Under the total.

The Saint Louis Bilikens have been a defensive juggernaut this season, and they have been particularly stingy at home. They are allowing just 58.7 points on 37.8 percent shooting while winning all nine of their home games so far. They host an inferior opponent tonight, and the Minutemen scored just 47 points in a loss to the Bilikens in the last head to head meeting. The total for tonight's game is far higher than it was in any of the last four head to head meetings. The Bilikens have failed to reach the total in 12 of their last 14 home games, and I see no reason why that trend won't hold true here in what appears to be a complete mismatch.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on OKLA@TTU to go Under the total.

I bet against Oklahoma in their loss to Kansas, and here is what I had to say before tip off: "Oklahoma is 11-0 versus unranked teams, but in their one game versus a Top 25 team, they were crushed by a score of 78-58 in a loss to Wisconsin. Kansas isn't just a Top 25 team, the Jayhawks are ranked in the Top 5. They are still unbeaten at home, and they beat Oklahoma by 30 points at home last year. The Sooners have failed to cover in nine of their last 11 versus the BIG12, and they are likely coming into this game a little overrated after covering in nine of their last 10 versus non-conference opposition. While the Sooners have been impresssive, they haven't proven a lot based on a lack of quality wins." They ended up getting a back door cover in that game, after trailing by 15 at halftime. I don't like their chances against a Texas Tech team that has allowed just 48.1 points per game while winning all nine of their home games. I like Texas Tech to shut down Oklahoma's offense.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Texas Tech.

I bet against Oklahoma in their loss to Kansas, and here is what I had to say before tip off: "Oklahoma is 11-0 versus unranked teams, but in their one game versus a Top 25 team, they were crushed by a score of 78-58 in a loss to Wisconsin. Kansas isn't just a Top 25 team, the Jayhawks are ranked in the Top 5. They are still unbeaten at home, and they beat Oklahoma by 30 points at home last year. The Sooners have failed to cover in nine of their last 11 versus the BIG12, and they are likely coming into this game a little overrated after covering in nine of their last 10 versus non-conference opposition. While the Sooners have been impresssive, they haven't proven a lot based on a lack of quality wins." They ended up getting a back door cover in that game, after trailing by 15 at halftime. I don't like their chances against a Texas Tech team that has allowed just 48.1 points per game while winning all nine of their home games. I like Texas Tech to shut down Oklahoma's offense.

Take TTU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MISST@SOCAR to go Under the total.

It's been a tough start for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who come into tonight's home game versus Mississippi State with a losing record. They simply can't seem to score, averaging just 66.6 points on 40.5 percent shooting over their last five games. They might not fancy their chances of scoring tonight against a Bulldogs team that won it's only road game by a score of 65-58 at Dayton. Previous meetings between these two teams have gone over more often than not, but the total was listed under 140 in each of the last four meetings. With a total more than 10 points higher than it was the last four times these teams met, I'll roll the dice with a play on the under.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on TEX@OKST to go Under the total.

Texas has won back to back games to start conference play, including a 20 point win on the road at Kansas State. They face an Oklahoma State team tonight that really struggles to do anything on offense, and I like Texas to remain undefeated in the BIG12. The Cowboys have lost both their games against BIG12 teams, and that includes a home loss to Iowa State. If there is one thing the Cowboys do well, it's strong play on defense. They have held opponents to 63.7 points per game in Stillwater. That might not be good enough against a Texas team that has allowed just 57 points per game in their last five overall.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 7* play on the Texas Longhorns.

Texas has won back to back games to start conference play, including a 20 point win on the road at Kansas State. They face an Oklahoma State team tonight that really struggles to do anything on offense, and I like Texas to remain undefeated in the BIG12. The Cowboys have lost both their games against BIG12 teams, and that includes a home loss to Iowa State. If there is one thing the Cowboys do well, it's strong play on defense. They have held opponents to 63.7 points per game in Stillwater. That might not be good enough against a Texas team that has allowed just 57 points per game in their last five overall.

Take TEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on OKST@OKLA to go Under the total.

I bet on the under in the Cowboy's last game, a home loss to Iowa State by a score of 69-63. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Oklahoma State Cowboys have been terrible this season, especially on offense. They have averaged just 66 points per game over their last five overall, and that includes games against Houston and Nebraska that they scored 53 points and 59 points. The good news is that they have been pretty tough on defense, particularly at home. They are allowing just 62.6 points per game on 37.9 percent shooting at home. They have failed to reach the total in 16 of their last 21 games overall. The under is 35-17-1 in their last 53 home games. The under is 10-4 in the Cyclones last 14 overall. This will be the first game of conference play for both teams, and I don't think either team is going to give up many easy buckets." Oklahoma is better defensively than the Cyclones, so I can't see this game being very high scoring.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 7* play on the Maryland Terrapins.

Rutgers has come crashing back to reality after an encouraging start. The Scarlet Knights won five of their first six games, and then they faced tough opponents from the BIG10. What followed was consecutive losses to Michigan State and Wisconsin. They host Maryland today, a team that they have lost six straight to, only covering the spread twice in those games. The Terrapins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games, while the Scarlet Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. I'll take the road favorite here to win outright.

Take MD.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Ohio Bobcats.

Ohio is 7-0 at home so far, and the Bobcats have won four straight head to head meetings versus Northern Illinois. They have won all three home games during that span by a double-digit margin. The Huskies have lost four of their five road games so far, and they have allowed opponents to average over 81 points in those games. The Bobcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games, and 5-2 ATS in their last seven versus MAC teams. This Northern Illinois team finished dead last in the MAC last year, and they were 1-13 on the road. They should be a far bigger underdog here in Ohio.

Take OHIO.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers.

After watching Russell Westbrook shoot 3-for-20 from the field, and still celebrate by doing an "air guitar solo" for Lance Stephenson in a win over the Lakers, I can't help but think the Thunder are due for a let down. They will play at Portland tonight, where the Blazers are 14-6. Portland has owned the Thunder, winning the last six head to head meetings and covering the spread in all six of those games. Coming off a possible night out in LA after the win over the Lakers, you might expect Russ and PG to be a little hung over (maybe a metaphor, maybe not). The Thunder are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 versus the NBA Northwest, and they are 0-6 ATS in their last six visits to Portland. I'll take the home team as a pickem all day long.

Take POR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the San Francisco Dons.

The Dons are off to a great start, coming into tonight's home game with a 12-2 overall record. They are 8-0 at home, and they won their last home game versus St. Mary's by a score of 70-63. The Gaels are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games versus teams with a winning home record. They have covered only once in their last seven games against teams from the WCC. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings, and that's a trend that I expect to hold true here tonight.

Take SF.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on IOWA@PUR to go Under the total.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are ranked #20, but they are a big underdog on the road versus unranked Purdue. That's because these Boilermakers are a monster at home. Purdue has won all six home games, and allowed an average of 61.2 points in those games. The home team is 13-4 ATS in the last 17 meetings, and the under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Purdue. The under is 15-6-1 in Boilermakers last 22 versus BIG10 teams, and both their previous two games versus BIG10 teams this season went way under. They beat Maryland 62-60 and lost 76-57 at Michigan. I think the total here appears to be a little too high.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on NCST@MIA to go Under the total.

The last time these two teams played, it was a blowout with Miami winning 86-81 on the road. The last time the Hurricanes played NC State at home, they won by a score of 81-63. In fact, the Wolfpack have averaged just 62.5 points per game in their last four visits to Miami, and none of those games saw more than 152 total points. Miami is 6-1 at home, and they have allowed an average of just 62.4 points in those games. The Canes have failed to reach the total in five of their last six overall, and the under is 37-18-1 in Miami's last 56 home games. The total for tonight's game is more than 10 points higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings. I'll fade the inflated number.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on ISU@OKST to go Under the total.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have been terrible this season, especially on offense. They have averaged just 66 points per game over their last five overall, and that includes games against Houston and Nebraska that they scored 53 points and 59 points. The good news is that they have been pretty tough on defense, particularly at home. They are allowing just 62.6 points per game on 37.9 percent shooting at home. They have failed to reach the total in 16 of their last 21 games overall. The under is 35-17-1 in their last 53 home games. The under is 10-4 in the Cyclones last 14 overall. This will be the first game of conference play for both teams, and I don't think either team is going to give up many easy buckets.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on UTAH@TOR to go Under the total.

The Utah Jazz are still one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 5th overall in opponent's scoring average. They face a Raptors team that has really struggled offensively without PG Kyle Lowry. Toronto has averaged just over 97 points per game while going 2-2 in their last four games. They shot just 37 percent from the field against the Bulls, and just over 34 percent from the field in a loss to Orlando. The Jazz have gone under in seven straight when coming off a win, and the under is 8-1 in their last nine overall. The Raptors have failed to reach the total in five of their last six home games. I think this number is far higher than it should be.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LA Clippers.

The Spurs were blown out in the first half in Denver last night, and while they rallied to make it close in the fourth quarter, they ultimately came up short. That is nothing new for San Antonio, a team that has been terrible on the road this season. The Spurs are 8-18-1 ATS in their last 27 road games, and they are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games playing the second game of a back to back. While both teams played last night, the Clippers don't have to travel after beating the Lakers at the Staples Center. LA is one of the hottest teams in the league, winning four of their last five overall and ranking 3rd in the NBA in points scored. The Clippers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games, and they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight when playing on back to back nights.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Seton Hall Pirates.

The 12-0 St. John's Red Storm haven't yet faced any tough opponents, but playing on the road at the Prudential Center will allow us to find out just how good this team really is. The Pirates are 9-3 overall and just 4-2 at home, but they have had a far tougher schedule than St. John's. High profile wins have come against the likes of Kentucky and Miami, while high profile losses came against the likes of Louisville and Nebraska. Home court has been key in this series, and the home team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. The Pirates have won four of the last five head to head meetings, and they are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall.

Take HALL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the LAC.

The Lakers were shorthanded last night when they lost a heartbreaker on the road at Sacramento. Not only is LeBron out with a groin injury, veteran PG Rajon Rondo is sidelined with a finger injury. The young Lakers play their second game in as many nights at the Staples Center against the Clippers. LA's other team has won 24 of the last 28 meetings versus the Lakers, and they have covered the spread in three of the last four meetings. The Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall, and this looks like a good spot for the Clippers to take advantage of a young Lakers team without their veterans. Patrick Beverly owned his matchup versus Lonzo Ball last year, and that will be an interesting matchup here tonight.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule