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RAPTORS +3.5

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WIZARDS +1.5

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PACERS +4.5

The LA Lakers are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games against Indiana, and  0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana.

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HORNETS +5

The Hornets are 5-1 SU against the Kings. The 5 points at home is generous. Take the Hornets here.

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WARRIORS +12.5

This game is going to be a shootout. I have the Jazz winning within 4 points.

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HOWARD +8

Howard is averaging 68 points at home, while St. Mary's is averaging 57 points on the road. This game will be close since St. Marys is averaging 38% in shooting on the road. Take Howard and the points here.

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WARRIORS +2.5

The Warriors have been a disaster at home. I have the Warriors pulling a nice win by 7 points or more.

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BUFFALO -11.5

The Bulls have some rebuilding to do while the Big Green have all five starters back from a year ago. Still, Buffalo is clearly the better team here. They still have two solid starters back and have loaded their roster with transfer players. This is an experienced team and while Dartmouth has their five starters back, they are a team that lacks depth. They did not have good recruiting and the lack of depth will allow the Bulls to pull away late for the easy win. I see Buffalo winning this one by a least 17 points as the Jim Whitesell era gets off to a strong start.

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BLAZERS +5.5

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HEAT +1

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WASHINGTON ST -2.5

I will take Washington State in Smith's season debut. While the Cougars are in for a long rebuild, I like the additions that Smith has made. Ellebe, who posted four double-doubles a year ago, can do a lot of things on the court and will be the best player on the court tomorrow night.  I expect him to get off to a  good start to the season. I also believe that playing at home is a slight advantage for WSU.

WSU BY 5 POINTS OR MORE

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WARRIORS +16

I have the Rockets winning 115-114. Take the points here.

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BOSTON COLLEGE -2.5

The Eagles averaged 70.8 points per game on the season last year, which left them 238th in the nation in scoring offense. Boston College pulls down an average of 36.7 rebounds per game (142nd in the country) while dishing out an average of 12.3 assists a night. The Eagles were 215th in the nation in scoring defense as they allow 72.8 points per game this season. Nik Popovic is the team’s leading returning scorer after he put up 14.5 points plus 7.2 rebounds per game last season. Wynston Tabbs returns after putting up 13.9 points a night in 15 games last season but the team will need more from Jared Hamilton, Jairus Hamilton, Steffon Mitchell and Chris Herren Jr. this season. Boston College shot 42.5 percent from the field as a team last season. The Eagles knocked down seven triples a night while shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc. Boston College was below average at the charity stripe as they convert 69.8 percent at the line last season.

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GRIZZLIES +3.5

The Grizzlies had 3 overtime games in their last 5 games played. The Grizzlies play good at home, and held opponents to just 106 ppg. The Suns give up 120 ppg, and this game will be close. I like the Grizzlies by 4 points or more.

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HAWKS +7

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GRIZZLIES +12

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HAWKS +8

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PISTONS +2

This one is going to be a rematch of the season opener for both teams last Wednesday in Indiana when the Pistons came up with the victory. The Pacers are having some problems getting things going on the defensive end in the first two games as they’ve given up at least 110 points in both games. Detroit has been decent on the offensive end and the punch they’ve gotten from Rose is a nice addition for their bench group. The Pistons are at home and already own a win over the Pacers: look for them to beat Indiana for the second time in a week as Drummond and Rose lead the way.

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BULLS -1

With the Knicks undergoing a full rebuild, expectations are very low in the Big Apple. The team has played as expected but they have also been competitive in two of their first three games. Even though the Knicks have won the last two games in this rivalry, the Bulls have the advantage in this game because they have played well against the spread on the road and also have a favorable matchup against the Knicks. The battle between the frontcourt of the two teams should even out with R.J. Barrett and Julius Randle going up against Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. However, the Bulls are better on the perimeter with Zach LaVine and Coby White going up against Elfrid Payton and Allonzo Trier, which will help the Bulls get the win.

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HAWKS +2.5

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MAVS +2

The Pelicans are dealing with Zions injury and they have no davis on the roster. I like the Mavs to win by 4 points or more.

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BUCKS +2

Milwaukee kept swingman Khris Middleton with a five-year, $178 million contract and returns four of the five starters from last season with point guard Eric Bledsoe and center Brook Lopez also sticking around. "We brought back a big part of the group; we believe in continuity," Bucks general manager Jon Horst told reporters. "... This group looks like they're growing, looks like they're getting better, looks like they fit, and they make sense and that we can compete and sustain success for a long period of time with this group and that's been the goal." Milwaukee's new pieces include Lopez's brother, Robin, and veteran guards Kyle Korver and Wesley Matthews, who give the team a pair of perimeter shooting threats.

Bucks by 4 points or more.

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KINGS -1.5

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WOLVES +3.5

The Wolves have beaten the Nets by 7 and 12 points straight up in the last 2 games. The Nets are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Northwest division.

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CELTICS +5

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PACERS -5

The Pistons are 5-10 ATS and 5-13 straight up against the Pacers. I have the Pacers by 10 points. Blake Griffin is injured.. 

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WARRIORS -4.5

Golden State will undoubtedly benefit from the return of the battle-tested Thompson to provide a much-needed second scoring option alongside Stephen Curry. On the bright side in Game 3, Curry had his best performance in an NBA Finals game and his teammates helped keep the game competitive until the waning moments.

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WARRIORS -5.5

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WARRIORS +1

The Warriors will be fine without Durant. The Inside money is on the Warriors. I like the refs to favor the Warriors, since the NBA Commissioner has favorited his Warriors team. I have the Warriors by 4 points or more.

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BLAZERS +8

The Blazers will give the Warriors a run for the money with Durant not in the game. I like the Blazers for the possible upset.

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PACERS +7

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MAGIC +8.5

In their four previous meetings in the regular season both teams were tied 2-2 wins and were 1-1 in Toronto (Raptors won by 12 points and Magic by 15). Raptors have a 32-9 home record, while the Magic are 17-24 on the road. Raptors are better offensively, scoring 114.4 ppg to Magic’s 107.3, while Magic are better defensively, allowing 106.6 ppg to Raptors’ 108.4. Raptors have better percentages both in field goals (47.4% to 45.4%) and in 3-pointers (36.6% to 35.6%). Both teams are almost equal in boards grabbed (45.4 to 45.2) and in dimes made (25.5 to 25.4), while Magic are better in turnovers committed (12.6 to 13.3). 

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KENTUCKY -4

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DUKE -7

The Blue Devils were able to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, but they did show some vulnerabilities, particularly Tre Jones’ struggles shooting the ball. He went 5-of-15 from the floor and 1-of-8 from 3-pointer on a night where the Knights basically dared him to shoot.

The Hokies could essentially attempt to employ the same strategy of putting a guard on Williamson and leaving Jones out on an island. However, one has to think Duke will be better prepared for that defensive wrinkle this time around. UCF’s game plan was unique and seemingly caught the Blue Devils off guard. Not to mention they also had the presence of 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to challenge Williamson at the rim.

Virginia Tech is a tremendous defensive team, but their personnel won’t be able to match up with Duke’s offense like UCF did. The combination of Williamson and Barrett will give them fits the same way they have every other team they’ve faced this season.

Williamson wasn’t on the floor the last time these two teams met in the regular season. The Hokies are about to learn how much of a difference one man can make. I’m taking the Blue Devils in this game.

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North Carolina -5

I am taking North Carolina in this matchup. North Carolina’s rebounding will play a big factor in this game. The Tar Heels lead the country with an average of 44.1 rebounds per game. Auburn is not a strong rebounding team. They were out-rebounded 39-24 against NMSU, and 38-27 by Kansas in their latest game. 

Furthermore, the Tar Heels offense should be able to have their way offensively. UNC is shooting a solid 36.5% from three-point range, and the Tigers three-point defense stands down at 223rd in the country. Lastly, the Tar Heels have limited their two opponents to a field goal percentage below 41% in both of their tournament wins.

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OREGON +8.5

The Bookmakers have this total at 119 points. Oregon is a great aggressive team that can put up points. This game will be close.

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TEXAS TECH +2

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CREIGHTON +4

The Bluejays put up an average of 78.5 points per game so far this season. Creighton grabs 34.2 boards a night while dishing out 16 assists per contest. The Bluejays are below average on the defensive end of the floor as the team ranks 228th in scoring defense by allowing 73.2 points a game. Ty-Shon Alexander leads the team with 15.9 points plus 2.7 assists a night. Marcus Zegarowski (10.6 points, 3.4 assists) and Mitch Ballock (11 points) also average in double figures. Damien Jefferson, Martin Krampelj (13.7 points, 6.9 rebounds), Jacob Epperson, Samson Froling, Kaleb Joseph and Connor Cashaw all average double-digit minutes for Creighton. The Bluejays are shooting a solid 48.3 percent from the floor on the year. 

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IOWA ST -5.5

I am taking Iowa State in this contest. Iowa State has all the momentum in this matchup. They won the Big 12 Tournament with three outstanding wins against opponents that all own a better record than Ohio State which included wins against 15th ranked Kansas State and 17th ranked Kansas. The Cyclones are playing stellar defense, allowing an average of only 63.7 points in their last three games.

Furthermore, Ohio State is having a very inconsistent season, and they stand at 3-7 in their last 10 games overall. They do not have the offensive firepower to solve the Cyclones defense. The Buckeyes have scored 67 or fewer points in seven out of their last ten games overall.

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UCF -109

The Rams have played well against the spread, winning four of their last five games against teams with winning records and 15 of their last 19 NCAA tournament games. The Knights have struggled against the spread, losing five of their last seven games following an ATS loss.

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NORTH CAROLINA -23.5

As boasting the three No. 1 seeds indicates, the ACC is simply a dominant conference. Going 16-2 in said conference–with a regular-season sweep of Duke–is not small feat. North Carolina will be eager to put a hurt on someone following its loss to Duke and it will also be wary of Virginia’s No. 1 vs. No. 16 loss to UMBC in last last year’s tournament. Iona is 1-13 all-time at the NCAA Tournament, with its lone win coming in 1980. This should be absolute beatdown city. Iona is 2-6 ATS in its last eight at neutral sites, 0-6 ATS in its last six NCAA Tournament games, and 0-7 ATS in its last seven against opponents with winning percentages over .600. North Carolina is 4-0 ATS in its last four overall and 10-3 ATS in its last 13 against winning opponents.

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GEORGIA ST +12

Georgia State is positioned at 111th in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s college basketball rankings. They went 4-1 on neutral site courts this season, and they notched upset wins against Georgia and Alabama this season. The Panthers are averaging 77.1 points on the season, ranking them 67th overall. Georgia State is allowing an average of 72.9 points, positioning them 218th in the country.

The Cougars are currently ranked at 15th in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s college basketball rankings, and they went 3-0 on neutral site territory this season. Houston is averaging 75.6 points on the season, ranking them 99th overall. The Cougars are one of the best defensive teams in the country, and they are holding opponents to 61.8 points, good for eighth overall.

The points is the play here.

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OLE MISS -1.5

The Rebels have played well against the spread, winning 13 of their last 16 non-conference games and 24 of their last 33 games. The Sooners have struggled against the spread, losing nine of their last 12 NCAA tournament games and nine of their last 13 neutral site games.

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SYRACUSE -1.5

Howard’s absence drops the confidence in the Orange severely because of how it impacts Battle’s responsibilities offensively. He is going to wind up handling the ball more regardless of who replaces Howard in the starting lineup, and that is a concern because of how it affects how he gets others involved in the offense for Syracuse.

The spread is small enough where the Orange can still cover and perhaps even comfortably because of their defense — but on the surface, it does look like they will need time for players to figure out their roles without Howard running the point.

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RAPTORS +4.5

The Raptors are still fighting for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but playoff positioning isn’t worth risking the long-term health of a player like Lowry. While he isn’t likely to miss much time on the floor, it would make sense for the Raptors to rest him in this game and see how his ankle responds to treatment later in the week.

His absence will put the Raptors in a bind on the road against a Thunder team that is trying to keep from slipping all the way to the bottom of the Western Conference playoff rankings. The return of Westbrook will be a huge lift for the struggling Thunder, and I expect him to respond emphatically after being suspended and turning in a seven-point scoring performance against the Warriors.

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PACERS +4.5

After having their three-game win streak snapped, the Portland Trail Blazers will be on a mission for a bounce-back performance on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. A two-point loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday followed back-to-back wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks for the Pacers. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, fell on the road to the San Antonio Spurs after winning consecutive games against the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.

The Pacers have the better defense, holding opponents to 103 ppg. This is a revenge game for the Pacers, and CJ is out for the Blazers.

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MICHIGAN +1.5

John Beilein has been waiting for this game for a week. His team has lost two straight to Michigan State but before that had won three straight. He will figure out a way to get his tempo and keep Goins and Ward off the boards. Simpson will play better against Winston and the team that had an easy game against Minnesota, will have the edge in this one against Sparty.

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HARVARD +4.5

This one is going to be an entertaining contest between a pair of bitter rivals with the prize being a bid in March Madness. Harvard has won four straight meetings and they have been better with the return of Aiken after he missed the first 13 games of the year. The Bulldogs are playing on their home floor in this contest but they’re going to be facing a veteran team in the Crimson. Tommy Amaker has his team ready to go and Aiken is the big factor here. Look for Harvard to claw their way to a victory here: take the points in this one.

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FLORIDA ST +8

FSU shot 56.5 percent against Virginia–the top-ranked scoring defense and third-ranked field-goal percentage defense in Division I. This has always been a decent matchup for the ‘Noles and this season appears to be no different. They have the bodies to bang with Williamson and company, plus the Devils are not deep and they were thoroughly exhausted at the end of their semifinal thriller. Duke is 0-3-1 ATS in its last four against the ACC, 1-3-1 ATS in their last five at neutral sites, and 0-7 ATS in its last seven following a win. The Seminoles are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings between the two teams.

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MICHIGAN ST -5

Happ had 20 points in that first meeting so there’s no way he’s scoring four this time. The one thing that bothers me about Michigan State aside from the injuries to Langford and Ward not playing at 100% yet, is their inability to guard the three-point shot. That probably also concerns Tom Izzo because Wisconsin can control the tempo, get the ball to Happ in the post and he’ll move the ball to the perimeter, where the Badgers have a bunch of good three-point shooters.

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OREGON -2

The Sun Devils and Ducks have both played well against the spread, but the Ducks have the edge because they undefeated against the spread in their last six games and they have won four of their last five meetings against the Sun Devils.

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IOWA +8

It’s hard not to like Michigan. They are well-coached but Iowa has something special in tournaments. They are 9-0 ATS their last 9 in neutral site games. Michigan’s lack of dynamic offense and Iowa’s strong three-point shooting led by Baer and Wieskamp gives them a shot to win this game outright. Revenge or no revenge, they are going to win this game.

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WEST VIRGINIA +10.5

West Virginia pulled off a fantastic upset. This is a night for Mountaineer nation to celebrate, but they will have a challenge against Kansas. Kansas is not the same team like they use to be. Kansas beat W. Virginia by 14 points at home, but this game is in neutral court. W. Virginia took out Texas Tech and Oklahoma in this last 2 games, putting up 79 points against Oklahoma. Kansas took a beating from Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Take the points here.

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MINN +10

Purdue is a legit No. 3 and a loss here won’t matter. They should be rusty after having not played in nearly a week. The Gophers have the size to hang with the Boilermakers thanks to Murphy. The Coffey/Edwards matchup should be fantastic but will cancel each other out. The Golden Gophers have more motivation and that will get them through against a team they match up well against.

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KENTUCKY -12.5

The expectation is Calipari will use Travis off the bench in short spurs and likely wind up near 20 minutes. While everyone will be looking to see how in sync the Wildcats are with Travis in the lineup, the other expectation is that Alabama will run out of gas in the second half given Kentucky’s ability to challenge on the perimeter with its length. Tyler Herro and PJ Washington are a potent offensive combo and have the ability to exploit the Tide’s tired legs.

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VIRGINIA -9

Florida will need to clean up its 17 turnovers if it hopes to put up points against the nation’s top-ranked scoring defense on Friday. Guy scored 21 points in the previous game against Florida State, including 18 in the first half, while Braxton Key added a season-high 20. Jerome should bounce back; after all, he averaged 13.5 ppg during the regular season. Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last five against opponents with winning records, 5-1 ATS in its last six against opponents with winning percentages over .600, and 38-17-1 ATS in its last 56 following a win

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NEBRASKA +8

Nebraska is hungry, and they have been playing solid ball. Nebraska averages 71 ppg, while Wisconsin averages 69ppg. Both teams play a solid similar defense. Nebraska beat Maryland which is a solid team. I do like Nebraska for the possible upset.

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KANSAS -2.5

Kansas has really had their issues this season without Azubuike and Vick, not to mention Silvio de Sousa, who was declared ineligible for all of this season and the 2019-20 campaign. The Jayhawks are trying to get by with secondary options. Lawson is a force in the low block and that is going to be a massive undertaking for Texas, especially Osetkowski, to handle. The Jayhawks have been here before and they should have a fair amount of crowd support with the Sprint Center being within relative shouting distance of Lawrence. Texas hasn’t proven that they are capable of playing a full 40 minutes and that’s their undoing here. Kansas moves on and Texas is left wondering if their record is worth an at-large bid in March Madness.

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ROCKETS -3.5

Rockets have won all three previous meetings against the Warriors this season, winning the only home game by 107-86 score. Rockets have a 24-9 home record, while the Warriors are 21-11 on the road. Warriors have the best offense in the league with 118.2 ppg to Rockets’ 113, while Rockets are better defensively, allowing 110.2 ppg to Warriors’ 112.3. Warriors have better percentages both in field goals (48.8% to 44.6%) and in 3-pointers (37.8% to 34.9%). They are also better in dimes made (29.2 to 21) and in boards grabbed (46.2 to 41.7), while Rockets are only better in turnovers committed (13 to 13.7). Rockets have been as hot as it gets and Vegas odds give them a -3.5 spread and expect them to beat the odds for the home victory.

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ILLINOIS -1.5

Illinois has covered eight straight in this series. That’s pretty incredible for a conference and state rivalry. This Illinois team is a player or two away from competing to be in the elite of this conference next season. They really struggled their last two games but they will get back in action against a team that has one win in their last 11. The Wildcats just don’t have the explosiveness on offense to compete.

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STANFORD -1

The Bruins have struggled against the spread, losing seven of their last 10 games and their last five neutral site games. The Cardinal have played well against the spread, winning six of their last seven games following an ATS loss and five of their last seven games following a straight up loss.

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MISSOURI -3.5

Missouri gave Georgia a beating earlier this year. Missouri has a tough defense, and will hold opponents to limited offense. Georgia is horrible on the road, and shouldn't be here. Missouri by 10 or more.

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ARIZONA -1

The Trojans have struggled against the spread, losing their last four games and their last four games against teams with winning records. The Wildcats have played well against the spread, winning seven of their last 11 games against teams with losing records and seven of their last eight Wednesday games.

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COPPIN ST +3

Coppin St beat Morgan St 83-69 on the road on March 7. Coppin St.is 2-0 this year against Morgan St. I like them as a home dog.

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ST. MARYS -5

St. Mary beat San Diego twice with no problem this year. St. Mary's is coming off a tough loss .against Gonzaga, but that is okay. St. Mary's will comeback with vengeance.  

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NEBRASKA OMAHA +1

Nebraska Omaha played tough against IUPU this year with a outright victories. Today they are at home again, and I like them here for the win.

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GONZAGA -23.5

The Bulldogs have played well against the spread, winning 16 of their last 21 Monday games and 11 of their last 16 games following an ATS win. The Waves have struggled against the spread, losing eight of their 11 games when playing their third game in five days and five of their last seven Monday games.

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NEBRASKA +1

The home team has dominated this series as of late, covering the spread in four consecutive matchups. Iowa has stumbled down the stretch of the Big 10 Conference season and while Nebraska has struggled all year long, senior day tends to bring out some magic for losing teams. Expect big games from James Palmer and Glynn Watson in their final regular season home game and take Nebraska to cover the number in this spot on Sunday afternoon.

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WASHINGTON -4.5

The Washington Huskies enter their regular-season finale targeting their third straight win. The Huskies have already won the regular season Pac-12 title, and they have locked up a #1 seed in the conference tournament. They improved to 15-2 in conference play in an 81-76 overtime home win over Oregon State in their latest contest. The Huskies posted a sharp 54% clip from the field while limiting Oregon State to 46% shooting. David Crisp led the way offensively with 22 points on a 7 for 9 shooting performance. The senior guard has shot above 60% in two out of his last three games, and he stands second in team scoring with 12.9 PPG.

Huskies’ top scorer Jaylen Nowell is also playing well. The sophomore guard scored 18 points in Wednesday’s win, and he is carrying an average of 16.3 PPG on 50% shooting, paired with  5.5 RPG.

Oregon is a tough school, but they are not strong on the road. They have lost a lot of games, and I have Washington by 7 points or more.

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MEMPHIS -8

Memphis has gone 14-2 at home this season while Tulsa is only 3-7 on the road. The Tigers are going to be amped up for senior night and they are an extremely dangerous offensive team. Tulsa has the edge on the defensive end of the floor but the question remains whether they have the weaponry to hang with the explosive Tigers’ offense. Memphis is looking to avenge their loss in the first meeting between the teams this season. The Tigers ride the shooting of Martin and Davenport to pick up the home win in this contest.

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WICHITA ST -9.5

Tulane has been awful with 19 straight defeats as their last victory came back on December 17. The Green Wave is at home here, but they are just 3-11 on the year in those contests. Wichita State has struggled on the road but they do have the momentum from three straight wins in their pocket coming into this contest. The Shockers are the better team on both ends of the floor and that is important in this contest. Wichita State makes it four straight victories as they come up with the win on the road here to finish the regular season on a high note.

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MICHIGAN +3.5

This qualifies as a revenge game for the Wolverines, who lost at home to the Spartans earlier this year. Michigan has covered the number in four of their last five trips to MSU and the road team has covered the number seven of the last nine meetings overall in this series. Look for Michigan to continue that trend with another cover on the road on Saturday night.

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NC -4

Duke won’t last long in the NCAA tournament without Williamson on the floor. Their offense is too one-dimensional with them opting to put the ball in Barrett’s hands and stand around waiting on him to make a play. It almost seems rudimentary to say this with a legendary coach like Mike Krzyzewski at the helm, but the Blue Devils need to get back in their playbook and setup their offense.

It’s hard trusting them on the road against a team like North Carolina after they almost got knocked off by Wake Forest at home. They won’t have to deal with the shock of not having Williamson in the rematch against the Tar Heels. They know he’s not coming back for this game, and they’ll be forced to try to slow down one of the best offenses in the country without their best defender.

Williamson masks so many problems for the Blue Devils, and his absence has only magnified those issues. This isn’t even close to the same Duke team we saw before Williamson went down, and North Carolina will once again prey on the wounded Blue Devils like sharks in water. Give me the Tar Heels in this game.

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COLORADO -7

Colorado has won eight of 12 meetings against USC since joining the Pac-12 in 2011. Included in that number is the Buffaloes’ 69-65 road win on Feb. 9, when Wright scored 20 points and Colorado shot 49.1 percent and finished with a 38 to 29 rebound advantage. The Buffaloes are tops in the Pac-12 with a 5.5 average rebound margin, while USC ranks 10th with a minus-1.7 margin. USC is 2-6 ATS in its last eight against the Pac-12, 5-11 ATS in its last 16 against opponents with winning percentages over .600, and 1-8 ATS in its last nine on the road against opponents with winning home records. The Buffaloes are 7-2 ATS in their last nine against the Pac-12 and 5-1 ATS in their last six following a win.

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NORTHERN IOWA +3

The Panthers have an alright defense, but very little offense. They used to have elite three-point shooters, but now they’re average at best from beyond the arc. Their offense really needs more dominant scorers who can carry the load, and they have just one player averaging double-digit scoring. Their offense ranks 219th nationally on Kenpom, which isn’t going to cut it here. Another reason I’m not bullish on the Panthers’ chances is the experience gap.

Northern Iowa’s best player, the only one averaging more than ten points per game, is a freshman. A.J. Green is a good player, but he’s never played in a game like this before. Experience matters a ton in these conference tournament games, and the Panthers don’t have much of it. They’re a relatively young team going up against one of the most experienced teams in college basketball that is made up almost entirely of seniors. It’s a huge gap, and it will prove costly here. They also don’t have any momentum as they enter this one off two straight losses, including a blowout loss to a really bad Indiana State team.

Northern Iowa for the upset

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ST JOES +12

Saint Joseph’s (13-17, 6-11 A-10) could be seeded anywhere from ninth to 11th for the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament at Barclays Center depending on this game and results involving La Salle and Richmond on Saturday. The Hawks’ uneven season continued with an 86-85 overtime loss at home to Rhode Island on Tuesday night, denying them their first three-game winning streak since opening the season 3-0

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WISCONSIN -6.5

Iowa's coach is still serving his suspension, and the team is relying on the assistant coach. Rutgers just gave Iowa a beating in the last game on the road, which was embarrassing.

The Badgers have played well against the spread, winning five of their last seven games against teams with winning records and 10 of their last 14 home games against teams with winning road records. The Hawkeyes have struggled against the spread, losing their last six games and four of their last five games against teams with winning records.

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KINGS +2

The Kings have played well against the spread, winning four of their last five games against teams with winning records and 11 of their last 14 home games. The Celtics have struggled against the spread, losing their last four games against Western Conference opponents and their last six games against Pacific Division teams.

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FLORIDA +1

The Gators are currently placed at 29th in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s college basketball rankings, and they own a 9-5 home record. Florida is currently a #9 seed for the NCAA Tournament in ESPN’s latest version of Bracketology. The Gators are only averaging 68.3 points on the season, pegging them 284th overall. Florida relies on their defense to win games, and they are holding opponents to 63.1 points, good for 16th in the country.

LSU hasn't loss on the road, but they only limit opponents to just 73 ppg. 

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YOUNGSTOWN ST +8

Youngstown State Penguins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games and Youngstown State Penguins are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall and Youngstown State Penguins are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 vs. Horizon League.

Oakland is 4-0 ATS, but they matchup well in offense and defense. This game will be close to the buzzer.

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MISS ST +8

Bulldogs freshman forward Reggie Perry (9.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg) is averaging 14.2 ppg and 9.0 rpg in the last 11 outings, posting six of his seven double-doubles during this stretch. UT second-leading scorer Admiral Schofield (16.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg) was held below 10 points for only the third time this season versus the Wildcats, finishing with seven on 3-of-13 shooting (0-for-5 from three-point range). Mississippi State is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 on the road against opponents with winning home records and 11-5 ATS in its last 16 on the road against opponents with home winning percentages over .600. The Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last five against opponents with winning percentages over .600. It is also worth noting that the road team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven head-to-head matchups and underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six.

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KENTUCKY -5

Kentucky gave Ole Miss a beating last year 96-78.  Ole Miss is just a average team, with not much talent. Ole Miss took a beating at home against Iowa St, which is just a better than average team. Kentucky has defense, and I like them here.

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KANSAS -1

Kansas rolled Oklahoma 70-63 in January. Oklahoma is nothing really to brag about, since they lost to some under achieving teams. Kansas is a powerhouse and will pull the victory by 4 points or more.

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MINN +5

Both teams play the same style of basketball when it comes to tempo. Minnesota took a tough loss last month by 10 points. Minnesota is at home, and it's different. This game will be close, but with Purdue surrendering 66 points on defense. I like the 5 points here. 

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FLORIDA ST -4

I like the Seminoles in this one. The Hokies are off a huge win of the Blue Devils, but I see a bit a letdown coming in this one and that is not good for them as they are facing a Florida State team that is 14-1 at home and on a roll. The Noles have won 10 of their last 11 games overall and they have averaged 79.5 ppg at home, while the Hokies have averaged just 63.6 ppg on the road. Look for the Seminoles to win this one by at least eight points.

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CLIPPERS +4

The Lakers have struggled against the spread, losing four of their last five games and their last four home games against teams with winning road records. The Clippers have played well against the spread, winning their last four games against teams with losing records and five of their last six games.

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NETS -5

Both teams are struggling right now but there is a distinct difference between the teams in the standings. The Mavericks are on the outside looking in at the playoff picture as they stand 13th in the West. On the flip side, the Nets are sixth in the East despite losing 10 of their last 15 contests. Brooklyn is at home in this one and that’s to the detriment of the Mavericks, who are just 6-24 on the road this season. Dallas’s disappointing performance against the Grizzlies leaves little reason to have faith in them here: look for the Nets to get back to the .500 mark with a win here.

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GEORGIA TECH -1

This is a revenge game for Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech gave BC a run for the money in the last matchup last year. Georgia Tech Defense is pretty tough, they are able to hold opponents to just 65 points per game. BC is not a good road team, and they panic a lot on the court. I like Georgia Tech to pull the upset.

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ARIZONA +5

I feel that the Wildcats can keep this one close. the Ducks are not a good offensive team and while their defense is solid, it will not produce the same results it had against the Sun Devils. The Wildcats have the better shot at the NCAA Tournament and they come in with momentum, having won their last three games in a row. I will ride with the momentum of the Wildcats in this one.

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NUGGETS -12.5

The Pelicans are trying to make the best out of a clearly dysfunctional situation right now, which puts them in a vulnerable position going on the road against the No. 2-ranked team in the Western Conference. Davis is being given playing time, but he is also being used sparingly by the Pelicans as a precaution for a future trade.

The Pelicans are no longer a team that’s all-in for playoff contention. They’re basically a team that’s trying to make it through the rest of the season quickly and with the least amount of drama possible. As for the Nuggets, they have proven to be more than a flash in the pan team. They’ll be motivated for a bounce-back win after losing to the Jazz on Thursday.

It’s hard to envision the Nuggets dropping back-to-back games at the Pepsi Center when they’ve only lost five games at home all season. Davis won’t be available to help out down the stretch, as the Nuggets run up the score on a Pelicans team that has the fifth-worst scoring defense in the league. Guarding Jokic is a full-time job, and if Davis isn’t all-in, the Pelicans won’t win this game. Take the Nuggets in this one.

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BELMONT -15

Belmont can put up 90-100 points in this game. I don't like to lay the chalk on the road, but SE Missouri State took a beating in the last game. I have Belmont by 20 points or more.

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NETS+3.5

The Heat are dealing with a lot of injuries. The Nets are averaging 108 ppg in there last 5 games. The Nets pulled a victory in November against the Heat with no problem.

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RUTGERS +9

Rutgers gave Iowa a run for the money in the last matchup falling short at home. The points are good, because this game will be close. Iowa is dealing with injuries, and this game will be close.

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KENTUCKY +3

I am taking Kentucky in this contest. Tennessee hasn’t been nearly as sharp recently, recording a 2-2 record in their last four games, and they barely managed a 73-71 win against Ole Miss on Wednesday. The Vols have cooled down offensively, averaging 70 points in their last four games which included only 69 points against Kentucky a few weeks ago.

Furthermore, Kentucky continues to excel in both ends of the court, and they have won four consecutive games. The Wildcats defense is very reliable, and they have limited their opponents to an average of 61.5 points in their current four game winning streak.

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OLE MISS +2.5

While this is not a must-win game for the Rebels, it is a game they need in this fight for fourth because Kentucky is not going to do them any favors coming to Oxford in a three-way battle for first itself. Ole Miss did everything right but Tyree hitting that free throw, so it is clear Davis’ team can play with anyone in the country.

On the other side, Arkansas may get some inspiration for honoring its 1994 championship team, but the Razorbacks are learning the fine lines between winning and losing — something that will happen again in this game as Ole Miss escapes with a road victory.

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CLIPPERS +3.5

The Kings are 0-6 ATS when playing the Clippers. The Clippers gave the Kings a whipping in the last matchup. The Clippers have to injuries coming in this game, but they still have strong depth. The Kings are nursing a injury as well, so I like the Clippers for the upset here.

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BLAZERS +5

This one is going to be a heavyweight tilt between a pair of teams that have momentum. The Trail Blazers have picked up wins over Golden State at home, then dispatched Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Boston on the road. That four-game run on the road is impressive as they were 10-15 on the road before that stretch. Toronto is 26-6 at home but we did see them lose to Orlando Sunday. Portland has the momentum and their two-headed monster of Nurkic and Kanter in the low block will make it tough for Toronto on the glass. Look for Portland’s depth in the rotation to give them the edge in this contest.