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This is a 10* play on LAC@DEN to go UNDER the total.

Both the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers have been involved in a lot of high scoring games lately. Because of that, the total for tonight's game in Denver is far higher that it was in any of the previous 10 meetings between the two teams. They failed to reach the total in eight of those 10 games, and given the magnitude of tonight's game, we might see both teams play a little harder on defense. Denver is currently holding on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, just one game up on the ninth place Clippers. These two teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last six meetings in Denver, and the under is 35-16 in the last 51 meetings overall.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies.

The Bonnies are 12-1 at home, and one of those wins came against A-10 leaders Rhode Island. They play their final home game tonight against Davidson, looking to avenge an 83-73 loss at Davidson earlier this season. The Wildcats have won seven of their last eight, but not one of those wins came against a team with a winning record (in conference). Davidson has a losing record (6-7) on the road, and is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. The Bonnies are a juggernaut at home, scoring over 80 points per game while giving up an average of just 66 points. As good as Davidson has looked lately, they haven't been doing it against teams like St. Bonaventure. This is the toughest test for the Wildcats since they faced Rhode Island a couple weeks ago, and they lost that game by a score of 72-59. Expect a similar result here tonight.

Take SBON.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Baylor.

The Baylor Bears play their final home game against Oklahoma tonight, and Baylor has won five of it's last seven overall. The Sooners are coming off a home win over Texas, but they had lost six in a row before that. Oklahoma really struggles on the road, with a record of just 2-8. They only average 78.6 points per game on the road, roughly 10 points below their season average. Trae Young is surrounded by plenty of hype, but he's failed to perform in big games on the road. He scored just 11 points in a loss at Kansas in his last road game, and prior to that he totaled 19 points in a loss at Texas Tech. Baylor is one of the best defensive teams in the BIG12, allowing opponents to average just 66.4 points at home. The Sooners have failed to cover in eight straight road games, and eight of their last nine overall. Baylor is 5-2 ATS in it's last seven home games, and five of those games went under the total.

Take Baylor.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on OKLA@BAY to go UNDER the total.

The Baylor Bears play their final home game against Oklahoma tonight, and Baylor has won five of it's last seven overall. The Sooners are coming off a home win over Texas, but they had lost six in a row before that. Oklahoma really struggles on the road, with a record of just 2-8. They only average 78.6 points per game on the road, roughly 10 points below their season average. Trae Young is surrounded by plenty of hype, but he's failed to perform in big games on the road. He scored just 11 points in a loss at Kansas in his last road game, and prior to that he totaled 19 points in a loss at Texas Tech. Baylor is one of the best defensive teams in the BIG12, allowing opponents to average just 66.4 points at home. The Sooners have failed to cover in eight straight road games, and eight of their last nine overall. Baylor is 5-2 ATS in it's last seven home games, and five of those games went under the total.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Vanderbilt is the last place team in the SEC with just 11 wins overall this season. All of those wins came at home, and they have won four of their last five home games. They host the Missouri Tigers here in their final home game, and Missouri has lost six of 10 on the road. These teams have met eight times since 2009, and the home team has won all eight of those games. Missouri comes in averaging just 64.7 points per game on the road, and they are coming off a 21 point loss at Kentucky. Vanderbilt got off to a slow start in their last game, but they nearly came all the way back in a loss to Texas A&M. They out-scored the Aggies 50-46 in the second half but came up just short. They should come out a lot stronger here on Senior's Night.

Take VANDY.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The Cyclones has lost eight of their last 10 overall, but both of those wins were at home. Both those games were high scoring, beating Oklahoma 88-80, and winning by a score of 93-77 over West Virginia. Iowa State has gone over the total in seven of their last eight overall, while the Cowboys have gone over the total in four of their last five. Oklahoma State has gone over in nine of it's last 14 road games, while the Cyclones in 21 of their last 26 versus the BIG12. Neither of these teams have been impressive defensively, and I expect to see a shootout here in tonight's game. Oklahoma State has allowed opponents to average more than 80 points per game on the road, while the Cyclones have given up an average of 83 points per game over their last five.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on HOU@UTAH to go OVER the total.

The Rockets won 119-114 at Denver last night, and they bring a 12 game win streak into Utah tonight. Playing on back to back nights is a tough spot for Houston, as the Rockets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 when playing the second game of a back to back. It hasn't prevented them from going over the total in four of their last five when playing on back to back nights. They have a history of playing high scoring games against the defensive minded Jazz, going over in six straight, and eight of the last nine head to head meetings. They've gone over in four of their last five at Utah. Given that history, I believe tonight's total is artificially low.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on TEX@KU to go OVER the total.

The Kansas Jayhawks are on a roll, coming into their final home game against Texas as winners of four straight. They have scored an average of 84.5 points during this win streak, and they average almost 88 points per game at home. They have won eight straight against Texas, and the Longhorns come into tonight's game shorthanded. Mohamed Bamba is questionable with a foot injury, while Eric Davis is serving a suspension. The total for tonight's game is far lower than it had been in each of the Wildcats previous four home games versus Texas. They went under in all four of those games, but scored enough points to go over tonight's number in three of those four. The Jayhawks are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games versus teams with a losing road record. They have also gone over in four of their last five against teams with a losing road record.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The Dons will play their final home game against San Diego, and the Dons have won four of the last five meetings between the two teams. San Francisco is 12-5 at home, and they are 5-1 in their last six overall. One of those five wins came at home against #15 ranked St. Mary's. The Dons have played strong defense, allowing just 66.8 points per game at home. That's the exact number of points that San Diego has averaged over their last five games. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, but the Dons are 4-1 in their last five home games against the Torreros. They are just a small favorite on Senior's Night, and I like the Dons to finish up strong at home.

Take SF.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the San Jose State Spartans.

I bet on San Jose State as a home dog a few weeks ago, and I am looking to cash in again with a similar play this Saturday. Here is what I had to say prior to their home game against New Mexico: "The Spartans have lost eight straight, but they have been competitive at home. Three of their last four home losses came by a single digit margin, and they are getting double digits at home to Wyoming tonight. The Cowboys have won seven of the last eight in this series, but they only covered the spread in two of those games. Wyoming has been a bad bet as a favorite, going 6-25-2 ATS in their last 33 games versus a team with a losing straight up record. They are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 road games versus a team with a losing home record. Wyoming is coming off a double overtime win over conference powerhouse Nevada, winning by a score of 104-103. This sets them up for a potential let down on the road against an inferior opponent. " They are getting a bunch of points here at home versus the San Diego State Aztecs, who are shorthanded. Malik Pope is the team's leading scorer, and he is out indefinitely due to a suspension.

Take SJS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers.

The Phoenix Suns are dead in the water. They have lost eight in a row and 13 of their last 14 overall. Last night's home game against the Clippers was another double digit defeat, and they play the second game of back to back against Portland tonight. The Blazers are only a game and a half out of first place in the Northwest, and they bring a winning road record into Arizona (16-15). They have won six straight versus the Suns, with two of those wins coming in Phoenix. Both of those games were decided by nine or more points. The Blazers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven visits to Arizona, and they are asked to cover just a half a dozen points here tonight. Portland has been good at beating up on weak teams, covering in four straight against teams with a winning percentage of less than .400. The Suns have failed to cover in seven of their last eight home games against teams with a winning record. The Blazers won by 19 at Utah, and they should have their way with an even weaker Phoenix team tonight.

Take POR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Richmond Spiders.

Richmond will play a home game tonight against an undermanned St. Joe's squad, and this looks like a helluva bet as a pickem. Both these teams are 7-8 in the A-10, but Richmond has had the better of recent meetings. The Spiders are 4-2 in the last six head to head meetings, and they have won three of the last four in this series. St. Joe's is just 2-9 on the road, and the Hawks are coming off a home loss to George Mason. They trailed by 11 points at halftime in that game, and a second half rally came up short. They really missed James Demery, who is second on the team in scoring averaging over 17 points per game. He's listed as questionable with an ankle injury for tonight's game. Richmond has lost four straight, but three of those were road games, and two of those losses came against the top 2 teams in the conference. I like the Spiders to get back on track here against this banged up Hawks team.

Take RICH.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on MAN@IONA to go OVER the total.

The Manhattan Jaspers have been playing their best basketball of late, winning three of their last five overall. The two losses during that span came by a combined five points, and they scored 70 point or more in each of their last four games. They have a tough assignment tonight, playing on the road at Iona. The Gaels are 7-3 at home, and they've scored almost 80 points per game on their home floor. The over is 7-1-1 in Iona's last nine overall, and the Jaspers have gone over in four straight. The Gaels have lost back to back games, and the over is 4-1 in their last five when coming off a loss.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Ball State.

It's Seniors night for Ball State, and the Cardinals play their final home game versus Western Michigan. The Broncos are coming off an emotional home win over rivals Central Michigan, and they blew a lead in that game but held on to win it in overtime. This sets them up for let down here on the road. Ball State is still a contender in the MAC, trailing first place Toledo by just one game. The Cardinals have an impressive 14-1 home record, and they should be highly motivated against an inferior opponent here in tonight's game.

Take BALL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toledo Rockets.

Toledo sits at the top of the MAC West with an 11-4 record, and the Rockets play a home game tonight against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The visitors are coming off a tough overtime loss at Western Michigan, and they appear to be due to suffer a let down here. It's worth noting that Central Michigan trailed by six at halftime in their loss at Western Michigan. The Chippewas are just 4-7 on the road, and they have lost their last two games against Toledo by double digits. The Rockets are coming off back to back road losses, and a bounce back here at home is going to be key if they want to win the MAC. This is a high stakes game for the home team, and the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these two teams.

Take TOL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Pittsburgh is by far the weakest team in the ACC, with an 0-15 conference record. They host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons tonight, and Wake is just 3-12 within the conference. This is likely the last chance for Pittsburgh to pick up a win in conference play, and the home team has won all five meetings in this series dating back to 2014. Wake is just 2-7 on the road, and those two road victories came against minnows Coastal Carolina and Charlotte. As bad as Pittsburgh is, it looks like an awful big number for Wake to lay on the road. Pittsburgh has covered in five of it's last eight when getting double digits. I'll take the points.

Take PIT.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on Kansas.

The Jayhawks are flying high, sitting tied at the top of the BIG12 with a 10-4 conference record. They can take over sole possession of first place with a win over Oklahoma tonight. The Sooners are reeling, coming into this game as losers of five straight. They lost by a score of 77-66 at home to Texas on Saturday, and Trae Young scored 26 points on 7-of-21 shooting in the loss. He's expressed some frustration lately, saying: "I'm being guarded like nobody else in the country."  He has struggled in recent road games, scoring an average of just 20 points in his last three road games. That's a lot lower than his season average of 29 points per game. This is a revenge spot for the Jayhawks, after losing by a score of 85-80 at Oklahoma earlier this season. Oklahoma has failed to cover in 10 of it's last 11 overall, while Kansas is 6-2-1 ATS in it's last nine home games against teams with a losing road record. The home team should win this game by double digits.

Take Kansas.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Notre Dame Irish 1st Half.

The Irish are coming into tonight's home game against Miami as winners of three of their last four. Senior guard Matt Farrell scored 37 points and made 10-of-12 three point shots in a win over Boston College on Saturday. He scored 28 points and made 6-of-10 three point attempts in his last home game, an 84-69 win over Florida State. He missed five games due to injury earlier this season, and Notre Dame lost four of those five games. Miami is really slumping, coming off three straight losses and scoring and average of just 58 points in those losses. This is a tough spot for the Hurricanes, who are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss. The Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games versus a team with a winning road record. The Irish have won three of their last four home meetings versus Miami, and I think they catch the Hurricanes at a good time.

Take ND.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Temple.

The Houston Cougars are coming off a huge home win over conference leaders Cincinnati, which sets them up for a massive let down here on the road at Temple. I wouldn't be surprised to see Houston start slow in this game, and Temple has been playing it's best basketball of late. The Owls have won five of their last six, scoring over 80 points in all but one of those games. The one loss came on the road at Wichita State, and they easily covered as a double digit dog losing 93-86. Temple has scored an average of 82.6 points per game over it's last five, while Houston is averaging under 70 points per game during that span. Houston isn't a great road team, the Cougars are 4-4 overall on the road, and have failed to cover in three of their last four road games. Temple scored a whopping 56 first half points in a loss at Wichita State in their last game. I like the Owls getting points here at home.

Take TEM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Valparaiso.

I had the under in Valparaiso's last home game, a 74-58 win over Illinois State. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Valparaiso Crusaders have been having a rough first season in the Missouri Valley Conference. They come into tonight's home game versus Indiana State as losers of five  straight. They have failed to reach the total in four of their last six overall, and even the two games that went over didn't see as many points as tonight's total. In fact, tonight's number is as high as it has been in any of Valparaiso's last 10 games. The Crusaders have only scored an average of 66.8 points per game at home, and have averaged less than that over their last five overall. This team is nowhere near as talented as the team that finished first in the Horizon League last year, but they are still pretty solid defensively, especially at home. They have failed to reach the total in 13 of their last 18 overall, and the under is 10-4 in their last 14 when coming off a loss. The Sycamores won at home by a score of 73-64 when these teams met back in December, and I see no reason why tonight's total is five points higher than it was in that game. This number appears to be a little inflated." They host Bradley tonight, a team that has really struggled lately. Bradley has failed to cover in seven of it's last eight road games. The Braves are just 3-8 overall on the road, averaging just 63.8 points per game in those contests.

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This is an 8* play on Ohio State.

The Buckeyes sit in first place in the BIG10, and they come into tonight's game at Penn State as winners of nine of their last 10 overall. The one loss came at home to these very same Nittany Lions. Penn State won that game with a buzzer beater from half court, and that sets up a nice revenge angle here in this rematch. The Buckeyes don't have any trouble winning on the road, in fact they haven't lost on the road this season. They have also won three of their last four visits to University Park. With Purdue just one game back in the standings, and favored to beat Wisconsin by double digits tonight, this is a must win game for the Buckeyes. As well as Penn State is playing right now, six of their eight wins against BIG10 teams have come against teams with a losing record. Each of their last four wins have come against teams with a losing record. They have two home losses in conference play, both against teams with a losing record (Wisconsin and Minnesota). Ohio State is 6-1 ATS in it's last seven at Penn State.

Take OSU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Cincinnati Bearcats.

The Houston Cougars are 12-0 at home, but they will be a home dog against conference leaders Cincy tonight. The Bearcats might be the hottest team in the country, coming in as winners of 16 straight. They don't mind playing on the road either, winning seven of eight away from home this year. They have owned the Cougars, winning nine of the last 10 head to head meetings, and three of the last four at Houston. The Cougars crushed Tulane in their last game, winning by a score of 73-42. They haven't been a good bet in these situations though, they are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The Bearcats have a history of rising to the occasion in these types of big games, covering the spread in 10 of their last 11 versus teams with a winning record. Against teams with a record of .600 or better, they have covered in nine straight.

Take CINCI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on OKC@MEM to go UNDER the total.

The Grizzlies last game was a 110-92 loss at Oklahoma City, and I had the under in that game. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Thunder might be shorthanded tonight, as Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are both battling injuries. Neither played in a loss at LA on Thursday, and the Thunder scored just 88 points in that game. They face a Grizzlies come in as one of the lowest scoring teams in the league (29th), averaging just 99 points per game. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th in opponent's scoring average. The Thunder have failed to reach the total in four straight, while the under is is 19-6-1 in Grizzlies last 26 games playing on three or more days rest. The Grizzlies have really been struggling lately, failing to score 90 points in each of their last three games. Given the history, as well as the injuries, it seems odd that the total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings."

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This is an 8* play on the Cleveland State Vikings.

The only team in the Horizon League with fewer wins than Cleveland State is Detroit. They host the Mercy tonight, and Detroit has lost nine of 10 on the road this season. The Vikings have been pretty competitive lately, and they are coming off a road win at IUPU. They have won two of their last three home games, including an upset over conference leaders Wright State. They beat Detroit by a whopping 17 points at home last year, and the home team has won three straight in this series. The Mercy have failed to cover in five of their last seven road games, and they are 0-7 ATS when coming off an ATS victory. You will be hard pressed to find a team that is worse defensively than Detroit, ranking 347th nationally, allowing over 85 points per game. They are even worse on the road, allowing over 88 points per game.

Take CLVST.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Miami Hurricanes.

The Virginia Cavs are coming off a home loss to Virginia Tech, and the air of invincibility has faded a little after suffering their first loss since 2017. Miami is also coming off a loss, losing by a score of 72-70 at Boston College. They are 9-1 at home this season, and they have allowed just 64.8 points per game in those 10 contests. They are getting a healthy cushion as a home dog versus Virginia, despite a history of close games between the two teams. Each of the last five head to head meetings has been decided by single digits, and two of those games went to overtime. Miami has won three of it's last four home games versus Virginia, with the one loss coming in overtime. Virginia has won two of it's last three road games by fewer than six points, and I think they are asked to cover too big a spread here.

Take MIA.

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This is an 8* play on GT.

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This is an 8* play on the Towson Tigers.

I bet on Towson in a home win over William and Mary earlier this season, and here is what I said prior to that game: "After losing four straight on the road, the Tigers returned home for a big game against William and Mary on Friday. They would win by a score of 89-71, moving to 6-0 at home this season. They host the Charleston Cougars tonight, and the home team is 5-0 in the last five meetings between the two schools. Charleston has lost two of it's last three road games, and the one victory was a nail biter, beating Coastal Carolina by a score of 67-65. Charleston lost it's last game on the road at Drexel on Friday, giving up 87 points and allowing the Dragons to hit 57 percent of their field goal attempts. The Tigers are scoring over 81 points per game on 50 percent shooting at home this season, and their defense is among the best in the conference. They have allowed opponents to average 66.5 points on 35.7 percent shooting in their six home games. Towson is 6-1-1 ATS in it's last eight at home, and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win." Tonight's home game against Northeastern presents a similar situation, and once again I am looking to back the home team.

Take Towson.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MARQ@SJU to go OVER the total.

The St. John's Red Storm are playing by far their best basketball of the season, coming off a pair of monster wins over Duke and Villanova. They scored 81 points at home against Duke, and 79 points on the road at Villanova. They host Marquette today, and these two teams have a history of playing high scoring games. In fact they have scored more than 153 points in each of the last five head to head meetings. Marquette isn't a strong defensive team, allowing 77.8 points per game overall, and a whopping 86.8 points per game on the road. The over is 6-1 in Marquette's last seven road games, and they have gone over in four of their last five when coming off a win. The over is 7-3-1 in the  Red Storm's last 11 versus a team with a winning straight up record. I expect both teams to score their fair share of points here in today's game.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons.

The Pistons have won five straight since acquiring Blake Griffin from the LA Clippers, and they host LA tonight at the Palace. The Clippers have also won four of five since the trade, although their last two wins came against the likes of Dallas and Chicago. The Clippers are just 11-13 on the road, and the home team is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams. The league's leading rebounder Andre Drummond has averaged over 20 rebounds per game over his last five starts. Griffin has wasted no time making a big impression on his new teammates: "He's that type of caliber player, he makes the game easy," Reggie Bullock said. "He can pretty much bully his way through anybody. We give him the ball in the right positions, and he makes the right plays." The Clippers could be without PG Milos Teodosic, who leads the team averaging 5.3 assists per game. Detroit has been a solid bet when playing outside of conference, they are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 versus Western Conference teams.

Take DET.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WIS@ILL to go UNDER the total.

The last time these two teams played, I cashed in on under 137.5 when Wisconsin won at home by a score of 75-50 back in January. Here is what I said before that game: "The Badgers return home after losing three straight on the road, and they scored an average of just 56.6 points in those losses. I bet on the under in their last game, a 78-50 loss to Purdue. Illinois is still looking for it's first win in the BIG10, and they have failed to score 70 points in three straight road losses. These two teams have a history of playing low scoring games, failing to reach the total in four straight. Tonight's total is far higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings in this series, and higher that it had been in seven of the Badgers last 10 overall. The last time these two teams met, they combined to score just 100 points, with Wisconsin winning 57-43 last January. " Given the history, I believe this total is roughly five points too high.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.

The Wizards won five straight without John Wall, and there is plenty of talk that they may be a better team without the super star PG. The streak ended with a 115-102 loss at Philadelphia on Tuesday, but the controversy continues.

"It was funny to me at first just to see some of the things that people were saying and certain type of comments, but like I said, I've seen these guys put in a lot of work every day," Wall said Tuesday on ESPN's "The Jump." "We always say the motto is 'next man up, no matter what.' We moved the ball well early in the season, we just couldn't make shots and we couldn't defend at all. I think now guys are stepping up. The first unit and the second unit are playing very well.

"But it was kind of shocking to hear a couple people saying the ball is moving a lot better when that's what I pride myself off of is being happier when my teammates are scoring than I am."

The Celtics come in as winners of four of their last five, and their 18 wins on the road are more than Washington has at home. Kyrie Irving is back in the lineup, and he scored 17 points in 22 minutes in the loss to the Raptors. The Celtics are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in this series, and the Wizards have failed to cover in five of their last seven home games.

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This is an 8* play on the Drexel Dragons.

The Towson Tigers are a better team than Drexel, and that is evidenced by the fact that they have a superior overall record, and a better record within the conference. That being said, Towson is a far better team at home than on the road, and the Tigers have struggled of late. The Tigers have lost seven of 10 on the road this season, and they are just 2-3 in their last five overall. They are asked to cover points against a Drexel team that has won four straight. Its not like the Dragons were piling up wins against weak teams either, beating William and Mary, Northeastern and Elon. Towson has failed to cover in seven of it's last eight road games, and the Tigers are just 1-4 ATS in their last five overall. Drexel is a solid 8-3 at home this season, and I'll take the home dog here plus the points.

Take DREX.

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This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics.

No Kyrie Irving, no problem for the best defensive team in the NBA. The Celtics have won back to back home games without leading scorer Kyrie Irving, and I like Boston as a short favorite at home versus Portland on Super Bowl Sunday. Boston's young players have stepped up, with both Terry Rosier and Jason Tatum delivering career best performances in the win over Atlanta. Boston boasts a 20-8 record at home, while the Blazers are just flirting with .500 on the road. Boston has covered the spread in five straight overall, and they held the Knicks to just 73 points on Wednesday. The Blazers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six road games versus a team with a winning home record. I like Boston here in a Super Bowl Sunday matinee at The Garden.

Take BOS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the San Jose State Spartans.

I bet on San Jose State as a home dog a few days ago, and I am looking to cash in again with a similar play this Saturday. Here is what I had to say prior to their last home gME: "The Spartans have lost eight straight, but they have been competitive at home. Three of their last four home losses came by a single digit margin, and they are getting double digits at home to Wyoming tonight. The Cowboys have won seven of the last eight in this series, but they only covered the spread in two of those games. Wyoming has been a bad bet as a favorite, going 6-25-2 ATS in their last 33 games versus a team with a losing straight up record. They are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 road games versus a team with a losing home record. Wyoming is coming off a double overtime win over conference powerhouse Nevada, winning by a score of 104-103. This sets them up for a potential let down on the road against an inferior opponent. " They are getting a bunch of points here at home versus the New Mexico Lobos, who are just 1-8 on the road. This is a game that San Jose State could win outright.

Take SJS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Indiana Hoosiers.

The Hoosiers are getting a bunch of points at home to MSU tonight, and history tells us to expect a close game between these two teams. The Hoosiers beat the Spartans at home by a score of 82-75 last year, and they lost by just two points at home in the previous meeting (2015). Indiana plays solid defense at home, holding opponents to an averate of less than 70 points per game. They have covered the spread in six straight home games, and the home team is 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings between the two teams. The Spartans have failed to cover in four of their last five on the road, and they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Michigan is coming off an eight point home win over Penn State, and they won at Maryland by just six points prior to that. The bookmakers are asking them to cover an even bigger number in a tougher game at Indiana tonight, and I believe this number is far too high.

Take IND.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Wisconsin Badgers.

I bet Wisconsin in their last game against Nebraska, and here is what I had to say prior to Tuesday's game: "The Badgers have had a tough season, and they come into tonight's home game as losers of five of their last six overall. All five of those losses came on the road though, and they won their last home game by a whopping 25 points versus Illinois. They have only played three home games versus BIG10 teams, winning two of three by a combined 35 points. They host the Nebraska Cornhuskers tonight, and Nebraska has lost three of it's last four on the road. While they did win at Rutgers, they lost at Penn State, Ohio State and were blown out by Purdue. The Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games, and the home team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings between these two teams. The Badgers play lock down defense at home, holding opponents to fewer than 65 points per game. These teams played earlier this month at Nebraska, and it was a close game, with the Cornhuskers winning by just four points. I like the Badgers chances of returning the favor here tonight."  Wisconsin dominated play for most of the game, but blew a late lead. They face a Northwestern team that has lost six of eight on the road, scoring an average of just 61.6 points in those games. The Wildcats have failed to score 50 points in two of their last three road games.

Take WISC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Toronto Raptors.

The Eastern Conference appears to be a two horse race, and the Raptors are just 1.5 games back of Boston. They come into tonight's game at Washington as winners of three of their last four, and they have one of the better road records in the league. The Wizards haven't missed a beat since losing John Wall to a knee injury. They won on the road at Atlanta, and they won a close game at home versus Oklahoma City. Tonight's game will be their third straight game without Wall, and I think they are going to struggle against one of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference. Since 2015, the Raptors have won all four of their games at Washington, covering the spread in three of those games. The Wizards have failed to cover in five of their last six home games, and they are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 overall. I like Toronto to take advantage of an undermanned Wizards team here in such a key game.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on NYK@BOS to go UNDER the total.

The Celtics were 2-2 on a four game road trip out West, and they are trying to recover from their toughest stretch this season. The host the Knicks tonight, and they come in as losers of five of their last seven. This should give them a sense of urgency to get back on track, going back to playing the same style that has them sitting in first place in the East. They have 36 wins on the season, only the defending champion Golden State Warriors have more. The Toronto Raptors are only one game back, and the Celtics can't afford to drop points here at home against an inferior New York team. Boston has been the best defensive team in the NBA for most of the year, but they have recently slipped to second in the league in opponent's scoring average. The last three head to head meetings between these two teams have all gone under, and four of the Knicks last five visits to the Garden have failed to reach the total. Boston has gone under in seven of it's last eight versus teams with a losing record.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Earlier this season I bet on the Yellow Jackets in a home win over Northwestern. Here is what I had to say before that game: "How good is Georgia Tech at home? Well they've won 18 of their last 22 home games. That's even more impressive than it sounds, when you consider their tough conference schedule. Last year they had home wins over champions North Carolina (ranked #9), Florida State (ranked #6) and Notre Dame (ranked #14). They host Northwestern tonight, and the Wildcats have already lost twice, dropping out of the Top 25.  Senior center Ben Lammers leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring averaging 17 points per game, and freshman guard Jose Alvarado is second on the team averaging 14.3 PPG on 58.8 shooting. The Yellow Jackets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games, and they are 5-2 ATS in their last seven non-conference games." They host the Syracuse Orange tonight, and once again they are underdog. The unranked Orange have lost three of four road games in conference play. They are 2-3 overall on the road, with both wins coming against bottom feeders. They won 60-55 at Pittsburgh, and they rallied late to force overtime at Georgetown, winning by a score of 86-79. The Orange lost by a score of 71-65 at Georgia Tech last year, and they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games.

Take GT.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers.

The Badgers have had a tough season, and they come into tonight's home game as losers of five of their last six overall. All five of those losses came on the road though, and they won their last home game by a whopping 25 points versus Illinois. They have only played three home games versus BIG10 teams, winning two of three by a combined 35 points. They host the Nebraska Cornhuskers tonight, and Nebraska has lost three of it's last four on the road. While they did win at Rutgers, they lost at Penn State, Ohio State and were blown out by Purdue. The Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games, and the home team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings between these two teams. The Badgers play lock down defense at home, holding opponents to fewer than 65 points per game. These teams played earlier this month at Nebraska, and it was a close game, with the Cornhuskers winning by just four points. I like the Badgers chances of returning the favor here tonight.

Take WISC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MIA@DAL to go UNDER the total.

The Miami Heat are one of the top defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 3rd in opponent's scoring average. They have allowed fewer than 100 points in three straight games, and they have only scored 100+ points in one of their last five overall. They are on the road at Dallas tonight, and the Mavericks boast a Top 10 defense as well. The Mavs have failed to score 100 points in four straight games. These two teams have a history of playing low scoring games, failing to reach the total in six of the last seven meetings. The Mavs have gone under in four straight, and five straight when playing on one day's rest. Dirk Nowitzki has failed to score in double digits in three of his last four games, and he scored a combined 18 points on 6-of-22 shooting in his last two games. These two teams are both content to play old school basketball, and that should translate into another low scoring game in Big D.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on RICH@DAV to go UNDER the total.

The Davidson Wildcats will host the Richmond Spiders with revenge on the mind tonight. Richmond beat Davidson by a score of 69-58 back in December. I bet on the under in that game, and here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Davidson Wildcats are sitting in second place in the Atlantic-10 behind Rhode Island. They are 4-1 in conference play, and 5-0 at home. Ladies and gentleman, this isn't Steph Curry's Davidson team, these boys are earning their stripes with strong defensive play rather than sharp shooting. The Wildcats have only scored an average of 69 points over their last five games, but they have held opponents to just 53.8 points per game during that span." Davidson has now failed to reach the total in 11 of it's last 15 home games. Richmond averages just 65.3 points per game on the road, and they could struggle to score 60 here at Davidson.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 4-4 in conference play, but all four of those wins came in games decided by four points or less. They are a big favorite at home today against Oklahoma State, and the Cowboys have also been involved in their fair share of close games. They are 3-3 in their last six overall, and two of those three losses came in games decided by five points or less (at Texas Tech and Baylor). Arkansas has failed to cover in seven of it's last eight overall, and the Razorbacks are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 versus BIG12 teams. The Cowboys have been a great bet on the road, covering the spread in 11 of their last 15. They have also been a solid bet in games against the SEC, going
14-5 ATS in their last 19. Oklahoma State has also won outright in their last five meetings versus Arkansas.

Take OKST.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Kansas Jayhawks.

The Jayhawks might not be as dominant as they have been in past seasons, but they still sit first in the BIG12 with a 6-2 conference record. They host the Texas A&M Aggies who have lost four straight road games, and six of their last eight overall. The Jayhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games versus a team with a losing road record, and they have covered the spread in 11 of their last 16 non conference games. They are averaging over 90 points per game on better than 53 percent shooting at home, and that's more than 24 points more than the Aggies average on the road. Texas A&M has failed to cover in four of it's last five road games, and they are 0-9 straight up against the Jayhawks since 2007.

Take KAN.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Pittsburgh is still winless in the ACC, but they came very close to earning their first win on Wednesday. They led 43-33 at halftime, but scored just two points in the final five minutes in a 72-68 loss to NC State. They easily covered the spread as an underdog in that game, and they are getting an even bigger cushion in today's home game against Syracuse. The Orange have lost three of their four road games, and they have only averaged 68 points per game in their last five overall. Syracuse doesn't have the scoring prowess you would want from a double digit road favorite, especially considering they have only covered the spread in seven of the last 29 meetings between the two teams. They have also failed to cover in 11 of their last 16 road games. The underdog has covered in four of the last five in this series, and we get a generous number here.

Take PIT.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the San Antonio Spurs.

The best home record in the league belongs to these San Antonio Spurs, who are 20-3 on their home floor. They host the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, and the Sixers own a .500 record on the road. The majority of those road wins would have come against the weaker opposition in the Eastern Conference, and they are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven visits to San Antonio. The Spurs have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games, and 11 of their last 16 versus teams from the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a blowout road win at Memphis, playing without their leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge, who took a rest day. Aldridge took a well deserved break after scoring 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting in a 114-102 win over the Cavs on Tuesday. The Spurs have only lost three home games all year, and one of those losses came against these Sixers. Revenge is on the menu tonight.

Take SA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls have won two of their last three home games, and the one loss was a close game against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. They host the LA Lakers tonight, and the Lakers have lost two of their last three road games. Lonzo Ball has missed the last five games, and the Lakers are just 3-8 in the 11 games he has missed this season. LA is just 2-5 ATS in it's last seven visits to the Windy City, while Chicago is 5-0-1 ATS in it's last six versus teams with a losing record. The Bulls are bringing bettors the big bucks at home, covering the spread in 10 of their last 13 at the United Center. Zack Lavine has only played six games for the Bulls this season, but he appears to be at full strength, scoring 40 points combined in his last two starts. Chicago is 20-6 ATS in it's last 26 games overall.

Take CHI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets have won four straight since the return of James Harden, and the MVP favorite is back to playing full minutes. They will be on the road at New Orleans tonight, and the Pelicans have won six of their last seven. New Orleans appears to be due for a let down, and fatigue could be an issue here tonight: "There's a little bit of fatigue," Holiday said. "Obviously, as the season goes along, it gets harder and harder."But it's the same thing for them. You can really see some fatigue in both teams. But it's really about grinding it out and making stops at the end of games, and we've been able to do that." The Rockets have won six of the last seven meetings between these two teams, and they have covered the spread in two of three games at New Orleans during that span. The Pelicans aren't making bettors any money at home, failing to cover in five of their last six at the Smoothie King Center. They have also covered the spread just twice in their last seven versus Western Conference teams.

Take HOU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder look similar in some ways. They are both sitting in fifth place in their respective conferences, and the Thunder have 27 wins, just one more than Washington. The big difference between the two teams is that while Washington is playing in the kiddie pool (Eastern Conference), the Thunder are keeping their heads above water in the deep end (Western Conference). Oklahoma City has won 14 straight games when all their starters play, and they are all healthy for tonight's game. The Wizards have lost three of their last four, and they scored just 75 points in a loss at Dallas on Monday. John Wall and Bradley Beal will represent Washington in the All Star Game, while Paule George is one of the biggest snubs. This just ads fuel to the fire, and more motivation for Russ and Paul to prove they are the better duo. Washington has a losing record on the road, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five visits to Oklahoma City. They are also 2-6 ATS in their last eight versus teams from the Western Conference.

Take OKC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the SMU Mustangs.

The Mustangs most recent road game was an upset win at Wichita State, beating the Shockers by a score of 83-78. They won their last visit to Connecticut by a score of 69-61, and they have won and covered in four of the last five meetings versus the Huskies. UCONN is coming off back to back 20+ point losses to Villanova and Memphis. The Huskies haven't been a strong bet at home in recent seasons, failing to cover in 22 of their last 30 home games. They will be shorthanded for tonight's game, as second leading scorer Terry Larrier is sidelined for the next few weeks with a head injury. They already lost freshman guard Alterique Gilbert for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury, and their current roster is pretty thin on talent. While the Mustangs had lost all three of their road games prior to the win at Wichita State, they have won 9 of their last 15 on the road dating back to last season. .

Take SMU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BOS@LAC to go UNDER the total.

The Celtics are playing their second game of a back to back in LA after losing to the Lakers last night. The bookmakers are expecting tonight's game against the Clippers to be a high scoring affair. The total seems a little too high considering Boston boasts the leagues top defense. The last time these two teams played the total was set at 218, and it ended up a push with the Clippers winning 116-102 at home last March. A lot has changed since then, and this Boston team rarely plays such high scoring games these days. Boston has failed to reach the total in four of it's last five when playing the second game of a back to back. These two teams have failed to reach the total in nine of the last 11 meetings at the Staples Center, and the under in 19-9 in the last 28 meetings overall. This number looks to be a bit inflated.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on CLE@SA to go UNDER the total.

The Cavs are reeling, coming into San Antonio as losers of five of their last six. Their coach is on the hot seat, LeBron is on his way out of town, and Kevin Love is being questioned for his work ethic. This is a team that is badly in need of a win, and they should be ready to fight hard for one tonight. They have failed to score 100 points in three straight road games, but there's no doubt that it's the defense that needs the most improvement. They face a Spurs team that has scored 100 points or fewer in four straight games. I bet on the under in the Spurs last game, and here is what I said prior to the loss to the Pacers: "The Spurs rank #1 in the league in opponent's scoring average, and they are 19-2 at home. These two teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last six head to head meetings, and they have each failed to reach the total in their last five overall. The Spurs are coming off an ugly 86-83 loss at Toronto, and here is what  their veteran PG had to say: "We couldn't score," said Spurs point guard Tony Parker, who didn't play in the second half at Toronto. "We did a good job defensively. We just couldn't make a basket. You just have to keep pushing, keep being aggressive. And stop thinking too much. Myself, I was thinking too much tonight. You have to fight through it." The Pacers have gone under in seven straight versus Western Conference teams, while the Spurs have failed to reach the total in five of their last six versus the East." The last time these two teams met, the Spurs won at home by a score of 103-74. I expect a similar result here tonight.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Take NIU.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WIS@IOWA to go UNDER the total.

The Hawkeyes and the Badgers have a recent history of playing close, low scoring games. They have gone under in three of the last four meetings, but had gone over in six straight prior to 2015. The total for tonight's game is higher than it was in nine of the last 10 meetings in this series. The most noticeable difference with these two teams since they played to 59-57 Hawkeyes win at Madison in the last meeting, is that Wisconsin's offense has really dropped off. The Badgers were in the middle of the pack in the BIG10 last year, but they come into tonight's game dead last in scoring in the conference averaging just over 68 points per game. They have scored just 54.2 points per game on the road, and have averaged just 63 points over their last five games. Their defense however remains formidable, ranking 3rd in the conference in opponent's scoring average. They have failed to reach the total in 31 of their last 43 road games, and tonight's number is higher than it was in all but four of those contests. The last time the Badgers played at Iowa they won by a score of 67-59, which is 15 points fewer than the projected total for tonight's game.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

I bet on the Bulldogs in their win over Ole Miss earlier this season, and here is what I had to say about that game: "The Bulldogs got off on the wrong foot in their opening game in the SEC, losing 66-61 at Kentucky. It was a solid effort though, easily covering as a double digit dog. I like their chances of getting back on track at home tonight, hosting the Ole Miss Rebels. Georgia has had the better of this series, winning six of the last seven meetings between the two schools. Last year the Bulldogs beat Ole Miss by a score of 69-47 at Oxford, and the previous year they won by a score of 80-66 at home. Mississippi is just 3-8 ATS in it's last 11 overall, and the Rebels are also 3-8 ATS in their last 11 at Georgia. The Bulldogs are still undefeated at home, and they have won 18 of their last 23 home games." Georgia went on to win by a score of 71-60, and they are now 7-1 at home this season. Arkansas has lost all four of it's road games, and the Razorbacks have struggled lately. They have lost four of their last six overall, one of those losses coming at home to LSU. Georgia won at LSU by a score of 61-60 just last week. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in this series, and the Razorbacks have failed to cover in eight straight in the SEC.

Take UGA.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WVU@TCU to go UNDER the total.

The West Virginia Mountaineers are just one game out of first place in the BIG12. They will play on the road at TCU tonight, and the Mountaineers have owned the Honed Frogs over the years. West Virginia has won all 11 meetings between the two teams, and the last meeting was a 61-60 road win for the Mountaineers last February. This game will feature opposing styles, as the Horned Frogs like to run and gun, while the Mountaineers are a far more defensive team. Five of the last seven in this series have gone over the total, but tonight's number is significantly higher than it was in any of those previous seven contests. Only two of the previous seven games combined for 160 points, and only once did they score 160+ points in regulation time. The Mountaineers have failed to reach the total in five of their last six overall, and six of their last eight on the road. West Virginia has scored an average of just 73.4 points over their last  five games, while holding opponents to fewer than 65 points per game during that span. If you look at the Horned Frogs points per game average, it looks pretty impressive. Keep in mind those numbers are skewed by the fact that three of their last six have gone to overtime.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on CHI@NO to go OVER the total.

The Bulls are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, coming into New Orleans as winners of four of their last five. They scored an average of 115 points in those games, and they rank 4th in the NBA in scoring since the New Year. They will play at New Orleans tonight, and both these teams are more interested in scoring than they are about playing defense. The Pelicans have won four of their last five, and have scored over 112 points per game during that span. History tells us that these two teams have scored a ton of points in previous meetings, especially in New Orleans. The over is 11-3-1 in Chicago's last 15 visits to The Big Easy. Chicago has gone over in eight of it's last 10 road games, and 15 of it's last 20 overall. The Pelicans have gone over in 20 of their last 28 home games, and 12 of their last 16 when coming off an ATS loss. Another high scoring game at the Smoothie King Arena seems inevitable tonight.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on IND@SA to go UNDER the total.

The Indiana Pacers are really struggling, coming off back to back losses at LA and Portland. They shot just 2-for-25 from beyond the arc on Friday, and they were 9-for-51 in the two games combined. They play at San Antonio tonight, and this is no place to try to break out of an offensive slump. The Spurs rank #1 in the league in opponent's scoring average, and they are 19-2 at home. These two teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last six head to head meetings, and they have each failed to reach the total in their last five overall. The Spurs are coming off an ugly 86-83 loss at Toronto, and here is what  their veteran PG had to say: "We couldn't score," said Spurs point guard Tony Parker, who didn't play in the second half at Toronto. "We did a good job defensively. We just couldn't make a basket. You just have to keep pushing, keep being aggressive. And stop thinking too much. Myself, I was thinking too much tonight. You have to fight through it." The Pacers have gone under in seven straight versus Western Conference teams, while the Spurs have failed to reach the total in five of their last six versus the East.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on L-IL@VALPO to go UNDER the total.

Loyola Chicago is one of the top teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, with a 5-2 conference record and a 15-4 overall record. They are particularly good defensively, allowing opponents to average just 64.1 points per game (23rd nationally). They have gone over in each of their last two games, but hadn't reached the total in any of their previous eight overall. They will visit Valparaiso today, and the Crusaders are coming off a 64-57 loss to Missouri State. Here is what I had to say prior to their loss to the Bears: "The Missouri State Bears beat Valparaiso by a score of 67-50 just a few weeks ago. Despite the fact that the two teams combined to score just 117 points, the total for tonight's game is far higher than it was in the previous contest. In fact it's higher than it has been in any of the previous five head to head meetings. The Bears have held opponents to just 61.8 points per game on 37.2 percent shooting at home, while the Crusaders have averaged fewer than 68 points per game on the road. Valparaiso has failed to reach the total in 10 of it's last 14 overall, while the Bears have gone under in six of their last seven overall. Tonight's number is higher than it was in any of Missouri State's last seven games. The under is 6-2 in the Bears last eight home games. It sure looks like the bookmakers have come with an inflated total for this game." The Crusaders have held opponents to just 66 points per game at home this season, and they have failed to reach the total in 11 of their last 15 overall.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

Here is what I said about the Rockets prior to their last game: "The Houston Rockets have lost eight of their last 13 games, and they have played their last seven games without leading scorer James Harden. They are hoping Harden can return to action for tonight's home game against Minnesota, but the news isn't all good for Houston. Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green will not play, serving suspensions stemming from a brawl in the Clippers locker room after a 113-102 loss at LA on Monday. Even if Harden plays, we should not expect him to be at full speed. He's going to be on a strict cap of 25 minutes per game until he gets back to full strength." While Harden scored just 10 points on 3-of-15 shooting, Houston beat the T-Wolves by a score of 116-98. That probably won't cut it against the Warriors in a game between the first and second place teams in the West. With Ariza and Green still serving suspensions, and Harden on a minutes cap, I'll take the Warriors as small favorites.

Take GS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNC Wilmington.

I bet on the Seahawks as a home dog last week, and they covered the spread in an overtime loss to Elon. Here is what I had to say prior to that game: "The Seahawks finished first in the CAA last year, with a 29-5 overall record, and a 13-1 home record. There is no doubt that after losing several key players from last year's team, they aren't as good as they were a year ago. That being said, they are coming off a road win over a good Elon team, and I don't think they should be an underdog at home. The Seahawks are 4-2 at home, and they have averaged 83.2 points per game on 48.2 percent shooting in those games." They host the Towson Tigers tonight, and Towson is just 2-5 on the road. While the Tigers won big against CAA powerhouse William and Mary's in their last road game, they had lost their previous four on the road. They lost by double digits at Charleston, and lost to Elon by a score of 75-72. Towson won and covered as a 10 point favorite at home versus the Seahawks earlier this season, but they are asked to cover almost as many points here on the road in the rematch. Don't be surprised if the home team wins this game outright.

Take UNCW.

Jesse Schule