GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Seton Hall Pirates have won five of their last six games will enter this contest with great confidence following an 84-83 overtime win over No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats on national television Dec. 8. 

They're 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win and will face a Rutgers team off three straight defeats, the most recent a 78-70 loss as an 8-point favorite at Fordham. The Scarelet Knights have struggled on the defensive end lately, giving up an average of 75 ppg through their last four contests. 

Seton Hall is averaging 73.8 ppg home at Prudential Center and I think the Pirates have too much firepower for the visitors to cope with. 

10* play on Seton Hall. 

HUMP DAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL BUCKET BREAKER

The Massachusetts Minutemen are coming off an encouraging performance as they rallied back from a 20-point deficit to beat Providence 79-78 on the road last Friday. They're 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and might very well record another upset here at Temple Wednesday night. 

The Owls lost by 10 at Villanova a week ago, and while they're undefeated through four games home at Liacouras Center for the season, note that they've not covered the spread once.

8* play on Massachusetts Minutemen. 

CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Colorado Buffaloes are going for a sixth consecutive win when visiting the New Mexico Lobos Tuesday night. 

While they're generally a rather poor away from home, note that the Buffaloes covered the spread by more than 30 points their last road game (at Air Force). 

New Mexico is trending in the opposite direction, coming off back-to-back blowout losses. "These last two games have been been exposing to us in a lot of ways that we're not where we want to be," New Mexico coach Paul Weir told reporters. "... Hopefully the reps that we're getting these guys, just like the reps for the guys last year, will allow us to grow and make us a really good team as the season unfolds."

Buffaloes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Lobos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

10* play on Colorado Buffaloes. 

TOP RATED 10* BACKYARD BRAWL BOOKIE BREAKER

The West Virginia Mountaineers had won four on the bounce before taking a 66-56 loss to Florida. They shot just 29.7 percent in the defeat and here they'll face a Pittsburgh team which ranks  third in the ACC in field-goal percentage defense at 37.9 percent. 

The Panthers are 7-2 SU and ATS on the season and they should be fired up for this after a 1-point loss as a 16.5-point favorite against Niagara on Monday.

“As a team, we probably thought we were a little better than we were,” senior Jared Wilson-Frame said afterwards. “I’m pretty sure we’ll be ready for (West Virginia), let alone what happened today. Everybody who watches college basketball or is a part of college basketball knows the importance of that rivalry and how big it is, not only to the cities, but the programs and schools behind them. I don’t think there’s going to be much talking. We’re just going to be focused and ready to fight. It’s called a brawl for a reason.”  

Look for the Panthers to cover he spread and potentially win outright here in the Backyard Brawl. 

10* play on Pittsburgh Panthers. 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL MIDNIGHT MADNESS

The San Francisco Dons will seek to rebound from their first loss of the season. They had won seven straight prior to an 85-81 loss as a 4-point underdog against Buffalo in Belfast, Ireland last Saturday and the Dons have been money when closing as a favorite. 

The California Golden Bears meanwhile have lost three of their last four and rank 249th in the nation in scoring defense with 75 points per contest while the Dons rank 7th by allowing just 57.9 points per game.

8* play on San Francisco Dons. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) ATS

The Iowa State Cyclones are asked to cover plenty of points here against North Dakota State Bison. but I think they'll be well up for the task. 

Iowa State is coming off three consecutive blowout wins and beat Nebraska Omaha by 27 as an 18-point favorite last time out. Additionally they're expected to have Sophomore forward Cameron Lard and senior forward Zoran Talley Jr. back in the rotation after serving seven-game suspensions due to off-court issues. 

"Whatever minutes they get — and that’s what I've talked to them about -— that's your opportunity to make those minutes grow," ISU coach Steve Prohm said last week. "They’ll be in uniform Monday. They've checked all the boxes. It could be two minutes, or it could be 25 minutes — I have no idea. It’s just how the game goes."

Cyclones are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record while Bison are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

I expect Iowa State (especially Lard and Talley Jr.) to be fired up for this game and go for a fourth straight rout. 

10* play on Iowa State Cyclones. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Creighton Bluejays look like a solid home favorite against Montana Wednesday night. They won the Cayman Islands Classic by beating the 16th ranked Clemson Tigers in the final and will be looking to keep the momentum going for their upcoming matchup with No. 1 Gonzaga. 

Montana has suffered only one loss on the season, but that was its last game when it allowed Georgia Southern to shoot 51.9% from the field. 

Creighton has too much firepower and I expect the home team to run up the score and win this one by double-digits. 

10* play on Creighton Blue Jays. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) ATS

I think Oregon State Beavers will win in a rout when they visit Long Beach State 49ers Sunday. The 49ers are 2-4 on the season, all losses by double-digits and they took an 87-72 beating by Utah Valley last time out despite closing as just a 2-point underdog.

They're 2-7 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and should not stand a chance here against a Beavers side which has won all but one games on the season and defeated Penn 74-58 as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. 

10* play on Oregon State Beavers. 

MONDAY NIGHT CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Oklahoma Sooners opened the season with a 91-76 triumph over Texas Rio Grande Valley Friday night, and I think they'll close out this road trip through Texas with another victory here on Monday. 

Texas-San Antonio took a 77-76 loss to Division II program St. Edwards as a 16.5-point favorite on Wednesday, despite battling back from a rather big deficit to take the lead with only 14 seconds to go. 

The Roadrunners are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. Big 12 teams and I expect Oklahoma to be too much to handle in this matchup.

8* play on Oklahoma Sooners. 

NCAA TOURNEY FINAL *BEST BET*

The Villanova Wildcats have won all their games here in the NCAA tournament by double-digits. Can they do the same when taking on the Michigan Wolverines here in the final? Sure, why not! 

Villanova has made at least 13 3-pointers in four of its five wins in this event and set a Final Four record with 18 3-pointers in Saturday's semifinal victory over Kansas. Michigan had an easier draw in Loyola-Chicago, but still had to rally back from a 10-point second-half deficit to make it here. 

Wildcats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Big Ten.

10* play on Villanova Wildcats. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (CBB)

This Final Four matchup will feature a pair of No. 1 seeds with the Villanova Wildcats battling Kansas Jayhawks.

The Wildcats have won all their four games here in the NCAA Tournament by double-digits while Kansas had failed to cover the spread in two straight games before recording an 85-81 upset in OT against Duke. 

The experienced Wildcats know what it takes to win it all after capturing the national title in 2016. Junior guard Jalen Brunson was part of that national championship team and was named the Most Outstanding Player at the East Regional this year, averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Villanova is 1st in the nation in scoring offense and has an extremely deep roster with six guys averaging in double figures. 

Kansas has a talented team, but the Jayhawks have not been in the National Title Game since 2012. Villanova's depth and experience will win the game for them.

10* CBB Game of the Year on Villanova. 

TOP RATED 10* TEXAS TECH / VILLANOVA *ATS ANNIHILATOR*

The No.1 Villanova Wildcats seek their second national title in the last three years and their third all-time. They've won eight in a row and shot 13-of-24 from 3-point range in Friday's 90-78 triumph over West Virginia. They now have 47 threes for the tournament and I don't see third-seeded Texas Tech Raid Raiders keeping them at bay if West Virginia couldn't. 

Texas Tech is in the Elite 8 for the first time following a 78-65 win over Purdue in the Sweet 16. The Red Raiders did however allow Purdue to shoot 38.9 percent from downtown and they're just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. 

Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 NCAA Tournament games and 10-2 ATS in all neutral court game on the season. 

My selection is a 10* play on Villanova Wildcats. 

TOP RATED 10* ELITE 8 *BOOKIE BREAKER*

The No. 9 seed Florida State Seminoles defeated the fourth-seeded Gonzaga 75-60 as a 6-point underdog Thursday night, but I don't see another upset in the cards when they take on the third-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tourney on Saturday. 

Michigan put up a scrappy performance against Houston in the second round but was saved by Jordan Poole's buzzer beater. The Wolverines bounced back in a big way in the Sweet 16, recording a dominant 99-72 triumph over Texas A&M.

Michigan has now won 12 straight games, eight of those by double digits. FSU's run ends here, and Michigan will advance to the Final Four.

My selection is a 10* play on Michigan Wolverines. 

HOOPS 3-PACK

The 11th-seeded Syracuse Orange have recorded three upset wins here in the NCAA tournament, beginning with a First Four escape against Arizona State, but I think they'll run out of luck here in the Sweet 16 against the dominant Duke Blue Devils. 

No. 2 seed Duke has won its first two games by an average of 23.5 points and defeated Syracuse 60-44 on Feb. 24. Blue Devils are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 NCAA Tournament games.

Both teams are playing great zone defense, but Duke has too much offensive firepower overall to be slowed down, and in particular ACC Player of the Year Marvin Bagley who has scored 22 points in each of the first two rounds. 

My selection is an 8* play on Duke Blue Devils. 

LATE COLLEGE BASKETBALL *NIGHTCRAWLER*

The fourth-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs and the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles will clash in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tourney Thursday night. FSU is coming off an impressive 75-70 win as a 5.5-point underdog against No.1 Xavier, and I would not be surprised if the Seminoles came up with another straight up upset here. 

The Zags are riding a nation-leading 16-game winning streak, but they've failed to impress so far in the tourney. They beat UNC Greensboro by just four points in the first round and a  second-half charge by Ohio State (OSU led 67-62 with 6:02 to go) gave them a scare in the last round.

My selection is an 8* play on Florida State Seminoles. 

TOP RATED 10* SWEET SIXTEEN *BOOKIE BREAKER* (THURSDAY)

The Kansas State Wildcats defeated Creighton by 10 points in the first round of the NCAA Tourney but were not quite as sharp, and struggled big time on the offensive end of the court, in their 50-43 over UMBC in the second round. They're just 4-3 in their last seven games, and here they'll take on the fifth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats who have won five straight and nine of their last 10 games overall, covering the spread in all victories. 

Kentucky had no trouble to get past Buffalo in the second round, winning by 20 points as a 5.5-point favorite, and I don't see KSU matching up with a Kentucky team which is playing its best basketball of the season at just the right time. 

My selection is a 10* play on Kentucky Wildcats. 

CBB *MONEYMAKER*

We'll see a battle of the Tigers at Viejas Arena, San Diego, California Sunday evening, when the Clemson Tigers take on the Auburn Tigers. Clemson recorded a solid 79-68 first-round victory over New Mexico State on Friday while Auburn struggled to get past College of Charleston as a 9.5-point favorite. Auburn is 0-5 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record while Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. I'm happy to take the points on a Clemson side which I think should be favored here. 

My selection is an 8* play on Clemson Tigers. 

TOP RATED 10* BUTLER/PURDUE *BOOKIE BREAKER*

The Purdue Boilermakers have covered the spread in only two of their last 10 games, but they're coming off a dominant 74-48 triumph as a 20-point favorite against Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. I think they'll win and cover here when taking on Butler Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. 

The Boilermakers will be without center Isaac Haas but are still loaded with talent and exceptional three-point shooting ability. Purdue ranks second in the country in three-point efficiency at 42.0% and lit up the Bulldogs from the perimeter back in December, going 9-for-21 from behind the arc in the 82-67 victory. The Bulldogs didn't have an answer then, and I don't see why today would be any different. 

My selection is a 10* play on Purdue Boilermakers. 

CBB *CA$H COW*

Top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks got off to a slow start and had to come from behind to beat Pennsylvania on Thursday, as they trailed by as much as 10 in the first half. They did however cover the spread in the end, winning 76-60 as a 13.5-point favorite, to improve to 8-0-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 

I don't think they'll make the same mistake twice though and expect the Jayhawks to come out fully focused from the very first minute here against Seton Hall Pirates who took down NC State 94-83 in their first round matchup. We can however note that Seton Hall is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games after scoring more than 90 points in its previous game and 1-7 ATS after allowing 80 points or more on the season. 

My selection is an 8* play on Kansas Jayhawks. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* CBB *ATS ANNIHILATOR*

The Duke Blue Devils cruised past Iona with a 22-point victory on Thursday while Rhode Island Rams needed overtime to get past Oklahoma, so on top of everything else, there's also a slight rest advantage for the Blue Devils when the teams clash in the second round of the Midwest Region on Saturday in Pittsburgh. 

The Blue Devils are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall and should have little trouble with this Rhode Island team which relies highly on its defense. 

Duke has the whole package though and shot an impressive 58% from the field in its win against Iona. Standout freshman and leading scorer Marvin Bagley III recorded 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Rhode Island will find it very difficult to slow him down.  

Duke is 7-0 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season, and I'm happy to lay the points on the favorite in this contest. 

My selection is a 10* play on Duke Blue Devils. 

TOP RATED 10* TGIF NCAA TOURNEY *BOOKIE BREAKER*

The New Mexico State Aggies won the Western Athletic Conference tournament to earn an automatic berth to the Big Dance. They'll face a Clemson Tigers team that will be eager to play ball again after getting knocked out in the semifinals of the ACC tournament by eventual champion Virginia, and will be playing its first NCAA Tournament game in seven seasons. Note that New Mexico State has lost its NCAA Tournament opener in its last nine appearances and the Tigers are a perfect 5-0 in their last five game non-conference games. 

Sure, New Mexico State is WAC champions while Clemson finished tied for third place in its conference, but here the Aggies will face a defense of a different caliber than they've seen so far in a tough Clemson D that is ranked 35th in the nation in opposing field-goal percentage (41%). I have no problem laying points on the superior ACC team here. 

My selection is a 10* play on Clemson Tigers. 

THURSDAY AFTERNOON CBB *BOOKIE BLOWOUT*

The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes take on the No. 12 South Dakota State Jackrabbits Thursday afternoon, and I fully expect the favorite to run away with this game and win by double-digits. 

South Dakota State has won 11 straight games and qualified for an automatic NCAA bid by winning the Summit League championship. It's however worth noting that it has suffered first-round losses in the NCAA Tourney in each of the last two seasons, to Gonzaga (66-46) and Maryland (79-74) as a 16th and 12th seeds, respectively. 

Ohio State's roster only features seven combined games of NCAA Tournament experience, and that's probably the main reason why the books are underestimating this Buckeyes squad. The Buckeyes will be fired up after an early exit in the Big Ten Tournament, and I'm happy to give the points in this matchup. 

My selection is an 8* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. 

TOP RATED 10* NCAA TOURNEY *ATS ANNIHILATOR*

The No.1 Kansas Jayhawks look like a very reasonable favorite here against Ivy League champions Pennsylvania Quakers. 

The Jayhawks took down West Virginia by double-digits in the Big 12 championship game and won their three tournament games by an average of 13.7 points per game. They should have little trouble with this inferior team, who's coach hardly seem to believe they belong here himself.

"Honestly, I didn't even dream about this, I didn't think we could do it," Pennsylvania coach Steve Donahue told reporters after the win in the Ivy League title game. "I drove home last night saying, 'I gotta get that out of my head, I gotta show some confidence. I didn't think it was possible for us to get to the NCAA Tournament until that horn went off." 

The Jayhawks are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 6-2 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. 

My selection is a 10* play on Kansas Jayhawks. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) 

The Arizona State Sun Devils lost four of their last five to close out the regular season and took a 97-85 loss as a 7-point favorite against an unranked Colorado team in the first round of the Pac-12 tourney last week. 

I think they're in for some serious trouble here in their First Four matchup with the Syracuse Orange who defeated Wake Forest by nine points before getting by blown out by the defending national champions UNC in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Syracuse has otherwise done very well to accumulate a 20-13 record, considering it has had a top-20 strength of schedule with four wins against top-50 RPI teams.

The Orange are ranked 16th in the nation in points allowed, giving up just 64.5 ppg, while the Sun Devils are ranked 254th in the nation in points allowed at 75.3 ppg. Arizona State has an edge offensively, but it won't be enough IMO. 

My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Syracuse Orange. 

FIRST FOUR *BANKROLL BUILDER*

The UCLA Bruins took Pac-12 Tournament champion Arizona to OT in the semifinals and defeated that Wildcats team as a 9.5-point dog during the regular season, one of several impressive scalps. 

The Bruins are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and they know what it takes in the Big Dance, making their fifth trip to NCAA Tournament in six years and having won at least two games three years in a row. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies had won 13 straight prior to an 82-70 loss to Davidson in the Atlantic-10 semifinals, taking away all the momentum. 

The winner of this First Four contest will travel to Dallas to take on sixth-seeded Florida in the first round of the tournament on Thursday. I think that team will be UCLA. 

My selection is an 8* play on UCLA Bruins. 

TOP RATED 10* SEC BOOKIE BREAKER 

The Kentucky Wildcats lost four straight games at the beginning of February, but they've won six of seven since and are without a doubt coming into the SEC Tournament Championship game playing their best basketball of the season. I don't think it will be enough though as they'll face a Tennessee Volunteers team coming off six consecutive victories and already has beaten the Wildcats twice this season. The Volunteers are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 neutral-site games. 

My selection is a 10* play on Tennessee Volunteers. 

SUPER EARLY SEC STEAMROLLER: ALABAMA vs. KENTUCKY

The Alabama Crimson Tide came back from a 10-point halftime deficit to take down top-seeded Auburn 81-63 on Friday. A very impressive result and a great confidence boost for the team. "When we're having fun we feel like nobody can beat us," Alabama freshman Collin Sexton told reporters. "We have so much confidence in each other that we feel like we're going to make every shot." Kentucky has had an extra day of rest since getting past Georgia 62-49 on Friday, but I'm taking the points on the dog in this matchup.

My selection is an 8* play on Alabama Crimson Tide. 

SUPER EARLY 10* SEC *ATS ANNIHILATOR*

No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off a 71-70 win against Texas A&M on Thursday thanks to Collin Sexton's buzzer beater. It was a hard-fought win, and they had lost five straight prior to that upset win and just 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win. I don't like their chances here when taking on the top-seeded Auburn Tigers in the SEC tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon. 

The Tigers will be well rested with plenty of energy as they enter the tournament and they're 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings with the Tide, including a dominant 90-71 triumph back in February. Auburn is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and should get the job done here. 

My selection is a 10* play on Auburn. 

CBB *AFTERNOON ASSASSIN*

The Cincinnati Bearcats are a massive favorite when they take on the SMU Mustangs Friday afternoon, but I fully expect them to run away with this game in a blowout fashion. They have already faced SMU twice this season, winning by a combined 41 points and I don't see why today would be any different. We can also note that Cincinnati will have fresh legs while SMU spent a lot of energy in beating UConn on Thursday. 

My selection is an 8* play on Cincinnati. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Clemson Tigers will enter the ACC Tournament quarterfinals Thursday afternoon when they take on Boston College Eagles at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 

The Eagles have already played two games in the tournament, first beating Georgia Tech by 10 points followed by a 91-87 upset win as a 3.5-point dog against North Carolina State on Wednesday. This will be their third game in three days, and I wonder how much gas is left in the tank for this contest. 

The fourth-seeded Tigers have won 22 games this season and defeated Boston College 74-70 on the road back in January. Eagles are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 neutral site games and I think they'll lose this one big. 

My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Clemson Tigers. 

SUPER EARLY LOUISVILLE/VIRGINIA *ATS ANNIHILATOR*

The Louisville Cardinals defeated FSU 82-74 yesterday, but I think they're about to run into some serious trouble when taking on the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers Thursday afternoon.

Virginia has an amazing 28-2 record on the season (18-8-1 ATS) and has already defeated Louisville twice. The Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Virginia will be well rested (last played on March 3) while Louisville could be slowed down by yesterday's effort against FSU. 

My selection is an 8* play on Virginia Cavaliers. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Iowa State Cyclones have lost six straight and took an 81-60 beating at Oklahoma their last time out. I think they're underrated here though, particularly as they're 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. 

The Texas Longhorns have covered the spread in only three of their last eight games and freshman forward Mohamed Bamba has missed back-to-back games with a sprained toe and will be a game-time decision for this contest. Texas is coming off an 87-79 OT win against WVU but has been very inconsistent lately and not won consecutive games since Jan. 27. 

The Cyclones have notched three wins against ranked Big 12 opponents this season and I think they'll give the Longhorns a scare here at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri tonight. 

My selection is an 8* play on Iowa State. 

SUPER EARLY LOUISVILLE/FSU AFTERNOON ASSASSIN

The Florida State Seminoles and the Louisville Cardinals have already played twice this season, both winning in their opponents building. Neither team will have "home disadvantage" today with the matchup taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, but I like the Seminoles to come through here in the second round of the ACC Tournament. 

FSU has won three of its last five games and closed out the regular season with an 86-75 win over Boston College. The Seminoles won each game they were favored and only lost as dogs during that stretch. Louisville meanwhile has lost four of its last five and closed out the regular season with back-to-back defeats.

FSU is 3-0 in neutral court games this season and has at least some kind of momentum going. 

My selection is an 8* play on FSU. 

10* WCC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOOKIE BREAKER: BYU/GONZAGA

The BYU Cougars will clash with the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the West Coast Conference Championship Game at Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada Tuesday night. The Cougars are coming off a 88-60 blowout of San Francisco while BYU upset 19th-ranked Saint Mary's 85-72 last night. 

Both sides have been shooting lights out so far in the tournament, with the Zags connecting on close to 57% on their shots (and sophomore Killian Tillie going 10-for-10 from downtown) while BYU shot 61% against Saint Mary's and better than 56% overall. 

Over is 7-1 in Cougars last eight overall and 4-0 in Bulldogs last four overall.

My selection is a 10* play on BYU/GONZAGA to go OVER the total. 

LATE NIGHT SUMMIT SMA$HER

The Denver Pioneers look like a solid favorite when they take on Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the Summit League Tournament quarterfinals Sunday night. 

Denver has won four straight and put an 89-52 beating on Western Illinois as a 1.5-point underdog its last time out. Oral Roberts had lost three straight before closing out the regular season with an 83-75 triumph at Nebraska Omaha. 

Pioneers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. Gotta side with Denver as small chalk in this contest. 

My selection is an 8* play on Denver. 

EARLY CBB ATS ANNIHILATOR

The Temple Owls (16-13) have lost three of their last four to ruin their chances of a NCAA Tournament berth. The surging Tulsa Golden Hurricane on the other hand have won seven of eight to improve to 18-11 on the season and defeated East Carolina 72-58 on Thursday. Their lone loss in the last eight was an 82-74 setback as Cincinnati as a 17-point dog, so absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. 

Tulsa has already clinched the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye in the upcoming conference tournament, but I still expect the home team to show up here, particularly as it'll seek revenge for a 59-58 loss at Temple back in January; the Golden Hurricane are 5-1 ATS when seeking revenge for a road loss this season.

My selection is an 8* play on Tulsa.

SUPER EARLY CINCINNATI @ WICHITA STATE 10* BOOKIE BREAKER

The Wichita State Shockers won the first meeting of the season 76-72 last month, and they would earn a share of the AAC title if they can defeat the conference-leading Cincinnati Bearcats once again here on Sunday. 

The Bearcats are second in the nation in points allowed at 57.2 ppg, but here they'll face a Shockers team which has scored at least 75 points in 10 straight games and has averaged 83.9 ppg on the season. 

Bearcats are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Shockers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Shockers are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 Sunday games. Bearcats are 19-41 ATS in their last 60 Sunday games.

My selection is a 10* play on Wichita State Shockers. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Xavier Musketeers will have plenty of motivation here as a win would give them their first outright Big East title in school history. They beat Providence 84-74 their last time out and are 8-0 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a losing home record. DePaul Blue Demons have lost four of their last five games and are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

My selection is an 8* play on Xavier. 

TOP RATED 10 CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Texas Longhorns are fighting to get into the NCAA Tournament, and a win over West Virginia Mountaineers would give them a big boost in that regard. For the Mountaineers, the game is also important for the seeding in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament and in the NCAA Tournament that begins March 14. 

The Mountaineers are just 2-9-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings, but they delivered a 86-51 shellacking on the Longhorns in the first meeting of the year on Jan. 20 in Morgantown. 

We can also note that Texas will be without suspended guard Eric Davis Jr. and freshman Mohamed Bamba (toe) missed Monday's 80-70 loss at Kansas. He's expected to play here, but in what condition?

My selection is a 10* play on West Virginia Mountaineers.

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Cincinnati Bearcats have a matchup with powerhouse Wichita State on deck, but I don't think they'll look past Tulane here as they still have a chance to earn a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title. 

Tulane is in a letdown spot after ending a six-game losing skid with a 79-68 win at South Florida its last time out. Green Wave are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win and 5-22 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 

Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games following a ATS loss, which it is here after beating Tusla by only eight points as a 17-point favorite its last time out. 

The Bearcats connected on 15-of-22 attempts from downtown in the victory, and I expect a better defensive performance here with Cincinnati allowing an average of just 57.5 points per game (2nd in the country) and its plus-18.6 average scoring margin leads the country.

My selection is a 10* play on Cincinnati Bearcats. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB)

The Tennessee Volunteers are coming off back-to-back triumphs to move within one game of first-place Auburn in the SEC. I think they're in for a tough game here though, facing a surging Mississippi State Bulldogs team that has reeled off three straight victories and seven in the past nine (8-1 ATS during that stretch) to vault into third place in the SEC standings. 

Mississippi State has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2009 and a big win over the ranked Volunteers tonight would be a big boost to the Bulldogs' resume, and it won last season's meeting 64-59.

We can also note that the Bulldogs are 18-1 SU home at Humphrey Coliseum on the season and 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

My College Basketball Game of the Month is a 10* play on Mississippi State. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER (TOTAL)

The No.5 Duke Blue Devils will visit the Virginia Tech Hokies Monday night. Both sides have played solid defense lately, and I expect this contest to go under the total.

Duke is riding a five-game winning streak, and it has allowed an average of just 52.3 ppg through its last four games. It held Syracuse to 44 points on 14/48 shooting from the field its last time out. Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last four overall and 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Virginia Tech had allowed just 57 ppg in wins over Georgia Tech and Clemson before taking a 75-68 loss to Louisville its last time out. That game still went under the total though, and under is 6-0 in Hokies last six overall and 12-3 in their last 15 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Under is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on DUKE @ VT to go UNDER the total. 

SUPER EARLY CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Michigan State Spartans have won 11 straight, but they've covered the spread in only two of their last nine. Here the Spartans will come up against a Wisconsin team playing arguably its best basketball of the season coming into this contest on a three-game winning streak. 

The Badgers won 70-64 as a 3-point underdog at Northwestern on Thursday to improve to 5-1 ATS in their last six games. We can also note that they're 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record while MSU is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

My selection is an 8* play on Wisconsin Badgers. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Michigan Wolverines are coming off four straight triumphs, covering the spread in each game. I think they're in for a tough matchup here though, facing a Maryland team that needs this game desperately to keep any hopes of making its fourth straight NCAA Tournament alive. The Terps are 15-2 SU at home in Xfinity Center this season and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. 

Michigan is already assured of no worse than a No. 5 seed in the upcoming Big Ten Conference tournament in Madison Square Garden, and I'm backing the more motivated home team here, particularly with Maryland winning the last three home meetings with Michigan.

My selection is a 10* play on Maryland. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Weber State Wildcats are coming off nine straight wins and they're 12-1 home at Dee Events Center on the season. I think they'll be fired up here for their final home games of the regular season. Eastern Washington is just 3-4 on Big Sky road trips and 4-10 ATS in its last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Weber State is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games overall and 11-3 ATS against conference foes. 

My selection is an 8* play on Weber State ATS. 

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The Georgia State Panthers took an 85-80 loss as a small favorite at Georgia Southern their last time out, but they're looking good to bounce back here at Texas State Thursday night. The Bobcats are coming off a 79-71 road loss to UL Monroe, and returning home to Strahan Coliseum might not need what they need in this spot as they're 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games. Road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Georgia State ATS. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Xavier Musketeers took a 95-79 beating by Villanova their last time out. The No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is still in play though, and I expect them to be fired up for Wednesday's matchup with the Georgetown Hoyas. Note that the Musketeers are 9-0 ATS in their last nine games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game and still 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Georgetown is coming off back-to-back upset triumphs over Seton Hall and Butler, but still only 2-8 ATS in its last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Xavier Musketeers. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered back-to-back defeats to Penn State (79-56) and 16th-ranked Michigan (74-62) last week, and while I think they'll win this one straight up I don't see Ohio State covering the spread. Note that the Buckeyes are just 3-12 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and just 2-5 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season. Ohio State won 68-46 at Rutgers on Jan. 14 but the Scarlet Knights are a perfect 5-0 when revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more.

My selection is an 8* play on Rutgers. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Miami (OH) Red Hawks look like a solid home underdog here when they host the Buffalo Bulls Tuesday night. The Red Hawks have lost four in a row, but only one of those games were home at Millett Hall where the team is 7-4 SU on the season. We can also note that the Red Hawks are 12-6 ATS as an underdog this season while Buffalo is 7-10 ATS as a favorite. The Bulls have won four of their last five but they're 0-5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall.

My selection is an 8* play on Miami (OH). 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Butler Bulldogs snapped a three-game slide with a 69-54 victory over Providence their last time out to improve to 13-3 SU (11-5 ATS) here at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the season. I think they'll make it two on the bounce when they host the Creighton Bluejays Tuesday night. Creighton has lost three of its last four after coughing up a 15-point second-half lead in a 90-86 setback Saturday against Marquette, game where it allowed its opponent to shoot 56.3 percent from the field (45.8 percent from behind the arc). 

Creighton has won three straight in the series, the most recent a 85-74 triumph at home on Jan. 9, but this looks like a good revenge spot for Butler.  

My selection is a 10* play on Butler Bulldogs. 

CBB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Northwestern Wildcats enter this contest as losers of three straight and they blew a 27-point lead in the 65-60 loss to No. 1 Michigan State on Saturday. That must be very tough mentally, and I don't think they'll be able to bounce back when hosting the Maryland Terrapins Monday night. Maryland held off Rutgers 61-51 on Saturday to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, and it can not afford to lose this one. The Terrapins are just 1-8 SU on the road this season, but note that Maryland has won five straight Big Ten regular-season meetings with Northwestern and the road team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven in this series. 

My selection is an 8* play on Maryland Terrapins. 

SUNDAY NIGHT PSU @ PURDUE ATS ANNIHILATOR

The Penn State Nittany Lions are coming off a 79-56 rout of No. 9 Ohio State on Thursday, but I think they're in for a much tougher game here at Purdue Sunday night. 

The Boilermakers have suffered narrow losses in their last three games (Ohio State, Michigan State and Wisconsin), but the last two were on the road and we can note that they've won five straight encounters with Penn State (10 in a row at home dating to 2006).

The Nittany Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 20 points, 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and I fully expect Purdue to show up in front of the home fans tonight. 

My selection is an 8* play on Purdue Boilermakers. 

CBB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are gunning for a seventh straight victory (and ninth of 10) when they visit Illinois Fighting Illini Sunday afternoon. Their last defeat was a 5-point loss as an 11.5-point dog at OSU on Jan 22, while Illinois took a fourth consecutive defeat when it fell 78-68 at Indiana on Wednesday. Returning home to State Farm Center might not help much as the Fighting Illini are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games and we can note that the Cornhuskers are 8-0 ATS in their last eight road games.

Nebraska defeated Fighting Illini 64-63 in Lincoln on Jan. 15, and I expect the Cornhuskers to get the job done at Illinois as well. 

My selection is an 8* play on Nebraska. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Ohio State Buckeyes were just 2-for-14 from behind the arc when they took a 79-56 beating at Penn State on Thursday night. Here they'll face another excellent defense, and I think we'll see a low-scoring contest at Crisler Center Sunday afternoon. The Michigan Wolverines crushed Iowa 74-59 in their latest contest and have held opponents to an average of only 60.9 points in their eight conference home games. 

Under is 5-0 in Buckeyes last five vs. Big Ten teams and 21-6 in their last 27 overall. Under is 5-1 in Wolverines last six home games. Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.

My selection is a 10* play on OSU @ MICH to go UNDER the total. 

TOP RATED 10* COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BREAKER

The Colorado Buffaloes are just 1-8 SU on the road this season and 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. They clearly struggle on the road, and here they'll face a Washington Huskies side that must be desperate for a win after losing three straight to fall out of a valuable top-four spot in the Pac-12 standings. 

The Huskies picked up a 72-62 win in Boulder on Jan. 20, and I think they'll come through again at home. 

My selection is a 10* play on Washington Huskies. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The San Diego State Aztecs have split their last six games, but they won all three at home during that stretch and have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are coming off three straight wins, but all were at home and they're a pathetic 4-20-4 ATS in their last 28 road games.

The Runnin' Rebels are 3-8-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings in San Diego St. and the home/away splits alone are enough for me to recommend a wager on San Diego State in this matchup. 

My selection is an 8* play on San Diego State Aztecs. 

3-PACK

The Rhode Island Rams will be without senior E.C. Matthews due to a knee injury, but I still think they're underrated here at St. Bonaventure Friday night. The Boonies have won seven straight conference games, but they've been favored in all those except a 79-68 win against La Salle their last time out where they closed at a pick'em. The Rams have won three straight and five of six against the Bonnies and they're 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 road games.

Rhode Island is 12-5 ATS as a favorite this season. 

My selections is an 8* play on Rhode Island. 

3-PACK

The Canisius Golden Griffins are going for a sixth straight win then they visit the Monmouth-NJ Hawks Friday night. Canisius is 3-0 ATS as a road favorite of three points or less or pick this season and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Monmouth-NJ has lost four of its last six and took a 73-57 home loss against St. Peter's its last time out. The Hawks are 0-2 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick this season. 

My selection is an 8* play on Canisius.

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Penn State Nittany Lions have won five of their last six, including an 82-79 victory at Ohio State on Jan. 25. I expect the Buckeyes to exact revenge when the teams clash again, this time at Bryce Jordan Center. 

The Nittany Lions are coming off a 74-52 win at Illinois on Sunday, but they're 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The Buckeyes have won four straight since their loss to PSU, including an impressive 64-63 triumph as a 10.5-point dog at Purdue. 

The Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Penn St. and 4-1 ATS when seeking revenge for a home loss this season. 

My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-16) have dropped three of their last four games and took a 72-54 loss as a 6.5-point favorite at Arkansas on Saturday. Vanderbilt is just 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games following a ATS loss and 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs (18-7) took Missouri to overtime before falling 89-85 as a 6-point dog their last time out. They will likely need to win five of their final six regular-season contests and perhaps an SEC tournament game in order to make it to the NCAA Tournament, and I expect full focus from the visitors in this matchup.

The Bulldogs are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and defeated Vanderbilt 80-62 at home on Jan 16. 

My selection is a 10* play on Mississippi State Bulldogs. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Tennessee Volunteers had won six in a row before taking a 78-50 beating at Alabama on Saturday. I expect them to bounce back with a big performance against the slumping South Carolina Gamecocks Tuesday night.

South Carolina has dropped five in a row and it has been outscored by an average of 21 points through the last three. The Gamecocks took a 65-41 pounding by Florida their last time out and are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points and 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine on the road. The Vols picked up a 70-63 victory at South Carolina on Jan. 20 and I think they'll win by an even bigger margin here at Thompson-Boling Arena.

My selection is a 10* play on Tennessee Vols ATS. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The West Virginia Mountaineers will try to make up for an 88-85 loss as a 12-point home favorite against Oklahoma State on Saturday. The defeat saw them drop to third place in the Big 12 and I expect them to come out fully focused here when hosting the TCU Horned Frogs Monday night. TCU is coming off an 87-71 home triumph over Texas, but it has not been quite as good on the road. The the Horned Frogs won the last meeting 82-73 on Jan. 22 in Fort Worth; this smells like revenge for WVU.

My selection is an 8* play on WVU Mountaineers ATS. 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL NO-BRAINER

The Duke Blue Devils head into this contest in desperate need of a victory following back-to-back losses at St. John’s and North Carolina. They're still 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and I think they'll get back on track when visiting the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Sunday afternoon.

Georgia Tech took a 77-54 loss at Louisville on Thursday as it fell for the sixth time in seven games. The Yellow Jackets come into this contest ranked near the bottom of the ACC in nearly every major offensive category while the Blue Devils boast the most effective field goal percentage in the conference at 56.2%. The Blue Devils match up well in this series and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Duke Blue Devils. 

SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Michigan Wolverines look good to bounce back from a humbling loss when they visit the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday afternoon. The Wolverines shot a poor 38.6% and scored only scored 20 points in the second half in their 61-52 road loss to Northwestern on Tuesday night, but they're a perfect 4-0 ATS off a loss against a conference rival this season. Wisconsin ended a five-game skid with a 78-69 upset win at Illinois its last time out, but the Badgers are 0-3 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 

The Badgers are 0-6 against ranked teams this season and lost the last encounter with Michigan here at Kohl Center by 15 points.

My selection is a 10* play on Michigan Wolverines. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) - MIKE'S SUPER EARLY BEST BET

The Florida Gators snapped a three-game skid by defeating LSU 73-64 at home Wednesday night. I like them to make it two in a row when they visit the South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday afternoon. South Carolina has lost four straight and failed to cover the spread in each of those games. They're 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games and the road team is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. 

The Gators have not had a great season, but they'll no doubt be fired up for this one trying to avenge a 77-72 home loss as a 10.5-point favorite against South Carolina on Jan. 24.

We can also note that they're 6-0 ATS as a road favorite of three points or less or pick through the last three seasons. 

My selection is a 10* play on Florida Gators. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB NIGHTCRAWLER

The San Diego Toreros (15-9) have lost back-to-back games (as underdogs against Gonzaga and St. Mary's), but they covered the spread in both games and I think they'll make light work of Pepperdine (4-20) on the road Thursday night. The Waves have dropped three straight and nine of their last 10, covering the spread just once during that stretch. They're 2-10 ATS at home while the Toreros are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

My selection is a 10* play on San Diego Toreros ATS. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are going for a fourth straight victory when they visit the Virginia Tech Hokies Wednesday night, but I think the winning streak will come to an abrupt end. The Hokies will be angry as they seek to bounce back from an 84-75 loss as a 5-point home favorite against Miami. N.C. State meanwhile is a let down spot fresh off a dominant 76-58 victory over Notre Dame. Wolfpack are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 road games (2-6 ATS on the road this season). 

My selection is an 8* play on Virginia Tech Hokies. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER - MSU @ IOWA

The Michigan State Spartans look to extend a six-game winning streak when they pay a visit to the Iowa Hawkeyes Tuesday night. They're however just 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and I think they're in for a tough game here against Iowa which is 8-4 SU at home. The Hawkeyes will seek to bounce back from an 82-58 beating at Penn State and they're 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. 

My selection is an 8* play on Iowa Hawkeyes. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Bucknell Bison have won 10 straight games and I think they'll keep rolling when they visit the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Monday. 

Lehigh is coming off back-to-back wins, but it had lost four straight prior to that and here it'll face a Bison team that ranks 41st in scoring offense and defeated the Mountain Hawks 78-65 at home earlier this season. 

Bison are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Patriot League and the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings with Lehigh. 

My selection is a 10* play on Bucknell Bison. 

LATE CBB NIGHTCRAWLER (11 PM ET START)

I think the Santa Clara Broncos are spotted too many points to pass up on here. They took a 63-45 home loss to Pacific their last time out but 5-1 ATS in their last six after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. They'll host a San Francisco team coming off back-to-back losses at Gonzaga and St. Mary's, most recently taking a 79-43 beating by the Gaels. Dons are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four encounters.

My selection is an 8* play on Santa Clara Broncos. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have dropped five of their last six games, but they took down Memphis 64-51 their last time out here at Reynolds Center where they're 8-2 SU (5-2 ATS) on the season. The SMU Mustangs have won three of their last four, but they have a losing road record and took a 63-52 loss at UConn their last time out away from home. 

SMU has lost junior forward Jarrey Foster and reserve forward Everett Ray to injuries for the season leaving the Mustangs with eight eligible scholarship players for the remaining 11 games of the regular season. Odds are they'll run out of steam soon. 

Tulsa has lost six straight home games to SMU but this looks like a good time to turn the tables. 

My selection is a 10* play on Tulsa Golden Hurricane. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Northeastern Huskies will be looking to bounce back from a 68-67 loss at Drexel, and they're 8-1 SU (5-1 ATS in lined games) home at Matthews Arena. Their only home loss came Jan. 2 in a one-point defeat against Hofstra. Here they'll be seeking revenge for an 82-66 loss at Charleston back in January and they're 5-1 ATS when avenging a road loss vs. an opponent. 

My selection is an 8* play on Northeastern Huskies. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Villanova Wildcats are 14-7 ATS on the season (favored in all games) and here they'll take on a Creighton Bluejays side that is just 1-5 ATS as an underdog. Creighton is coming off triumphs against bottom-feeders St. John's and Georgetown, but this is a huge step up in competition and Villanova has won six straight meetings, five of which were double-digit victories.

My selection is an 8* play on Villanova Wildcats. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The Boston College Eagles will be desperate for a victory, coming off back-to-back losses at Louisville and Syracuse. They're still 11-1 SU (5-2 ATS) home at Silvio Conte Forum though (beating both Duke and FSU) and catching Virginia Tech at a good time tonight with the visitors in a let down spot coming off back-to-back upset wins against UNC and Notre Dame. 

The Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, the Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. BC is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings. 

My selection is a 10* play on Boston College Eagles. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB NO-BRAINER

The 16-8 Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming off a 98-84 triumph over Iowa, and I think they'll give Wisconsin (10-12) all it can handle here at Kohl Center Monday night.

Note that Nebraska is 6-0 ATS in its last six road games and 7-0 ATS in its last seven games following a straight up win giving us our perfect 13-0 angle.

Wisconsin has lost five of its last six, including a 63-59 loss at Nebraska on January 9. Its offense is averaging just 62.4 points over the last five games while the Cornhuskers have held opponents to just 63.4 points on average over their last five.

This is a no-brainer; give me the points on the visitors. 

My selection is a 10* play on Nebraska Cornhuskers. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The UConn Huskies are coming off a 63-52 upset victory as a 6-point underdog against SMU. I think they look good to record another upset when they visit the Temple Owls on Saturday. Temple shot a season-low 29.6 percent and turned the ball over 20 times when it fell 75-42 at Cincinnati its last time out. The Owls are only 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and Connecticut has won the last three games in the series, including 64-63 here at Liacouras Center last season.

My selection is a 10* play on Connecticut Huskies. 

EARLY ECU @ SMU BANKROLL BUILDER

The SMU Mustangs are just 1-5 ATS here in January while the East Carolina Pirates are 5-1 ATS. We can also note SMU lost Jarrey Foster (knee) and Everett Ray (foot) to season-ending injuries earlier in the week and shot just 28.1 percent from the floor in the 63-52 loss to Connecticut on Thursday. East Carolina is coming off an eight-day rest and I expect to see good intensity from the visitors. 

My selection is an 8* play on East Carolina Pirates. 

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The SMU Mustangs are just 1-5 ATS so far this month while the East Carolina Pirates are 5-1 ATS. We can also note SMU lost Jarrey Foster (knee) and Everett Ray (foot) to season-ending injuries earlier in the week and shot just 28.1 percent from the floor in the 63-52 loss to Connecticut on Thursday. East Carolina is coming off an eight-day rest and I expect to see good intensity from the visitors. Under is 4-0 in Mustangs last four home games.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

VILLANOVA @ MARQUETTE MONEYMAKER

The Marquette Golden Eagles lost by only 10 as a 16-point underdog at Villanova on Jan. 6. They took an 89-70 beating at Xavier their last time out but enter Sunday 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss. I would not be surprised to see the Wildcats come out flat here after covering massive spreads three games in a row (winning by an average of 24 points), particularly as they've lost guard Phil Booth indefinitely after the redshirt junior broke his hand during Tuesday's win over Providence.

My selection is an 8* play on Marquette. 

CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Arizona State Sun Devils fell 80-77 in OT as an 8-point home favorite against Utah their last time out, and I think they're asked to cover too many points here when they host the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday. Note that Sun Devils are 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 in Pac-12 play and 0-6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall.

Colorado has been competitive lately covering the spread in three of its last four and six of its last eight. The Buffaloes actually outshot and outrebounded No. 12 Arizona despite losing 80-71 their last time out (still covered the 13-point spread), and I expect them to keep this a close game.

My selection is an 8* play on Colorado Buffaloes. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB) 

The Creighton Bluejays are a perfect 12-0 SU (8-3 ATS) home at CenturyLink Center Omaha this season, and I expect another big win when they host the Georgetown Hoyas Saturday night. Note that the Bluejays are 3-1 in their own building in this series, each triumph by 13 or more points, and they defeated Georgetown 90-66 on the road on January 6. 

The Hoyas have dropped three of their last four (0-3 ATS in the losses) following a 74-73 home loss to DePaul who who entered the game just 1-6 in league play. Creighton meanwhile will be amped up to play in front of the home crowd after back-to-back games on the road, the most recent a 68-63 victory at St. John's.

Creighton is 13-4 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points through the last three seasons (4-1 ATS this season).

My CBB Game of the Month is a 10* play on Creighton Bluejays. 

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The Michigan Wolverines are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. Big Ten teams, and I think they'll give Purdue all it can handle here Thursday night, just like they did when they lost by just one point earlier this season. The Boilermakers can shoot the three-ball well, but Michigan has a solid perimeter defense.

My selection is an 8* play on Michigan Wolverines. 

TOP RATED 10* COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY OF THE DAY

The Hofstra Pride had a three-game winning streak come to an end with a 76-70 loss at Charleston their last time out. They'll be looking to bounce back and finish Northeastern's own undefeated three-game run here, and I think they will deliver the goods in front of the home fans. The Pride have won five straight over Northeastern, the most recent a 71-70 triumph on the road earlier this month. During its last five games, Hofstra has scored an average of 80.6 points per game including a 90-63 victory over Delaware its last time out here at The Mack. 

My selection is a 10* play on Hofstra. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1-6 on the road this season, and I think they're in for another tough matchup away from home when they visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Wednesday night. The Scarlet Knights ended a five-game losing streak in the series when they defeated Nebraska 65-64 last year and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five encounters. Nebraska is averaging only 63.3 ppg away from home (72.8 ppg season average overall) and the Scarlet Knights are ranked ninth nationally in scoring defense (62.1).

Rutgers was held to only 33.3 percent shooting from the floor in a loss at Michigan its last time out, but it defeated Iowa 80-64 its last contest here at Rutgers Athletic Center to improve to 12-5 SU (7-2 ATS) in front of the home town crowd for the season.

My selection is a 10* play on Rutgers Scarlet Knights. 

TOP RATED 10* CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Miami-Florida Hurricanes are coming off back-to-back losses against Duke and Clemson, and this looks like another tough matchup agianst a solid NC State side. The Wolfpack are coming off a 72-63 triumph against Wake Forest on January 18 to improve to 12-1 (5-1 ATS) home in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes have not played since Jan. 15 and this just might be too much rest. 

"They're playing great and we've got our hands full," Miami coach Jim Larranaga told the Miami Herald ahead of Sunday's game. "They'll certainly be the favorite, playing in front of 19,000 fans. ... It's a real challenge for us." It sure is, and I expect the home town crowd to carry NC State to a victory. 

My selection is a 10* play on NC State Wolfpack. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB)

The No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats will seek to bounce back from a 76-68 loss at South Carolina. They managed to blow a 14-point second-half and personal fouls (32 to be exact) was the main culprit. They're still perfect 11-0 in their own building and I think they'll make the Florida Gators pay here Saturday night.

Florida is coming off an 88-73 rout of Arkansas, but Kentucky has won six of the last seven meetings, the most recent a 76-66 home triumph last year. Kentucky has covered the spread in each of the last four meetings here in Rupp Arena. 

The Wildcats have played four of the last five on the road and they'll be angry coming off a let down game and eager to put on a show in front of the home fans. 

My selection is a 10* play on Kentucky Wildcats. 

CBB 3-PACK

The Wisconsin Badgers are desperate for a win after three straight setbacks. This looks like a great spot to end the skid though as they host the Illinois Fighting Illini who enter this contest on a four-game losing streak.

Wisconsin has held four straight opponents to 64 points or fewer before giving up 78 at Purdue its last time out, but Illinois has yet to win on the road and is averaging only 70.3 ppg away from home compared to a 78.1 ppg average overall. Illinois is 0-6 in Big Ten action and has lost 11 straight meetings with the Badgers. 

Under is 24-7 in Fighting Illini last 31 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Badgers last five overall. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Wisconsin Badgers. 

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The Wisconsin Badgers are desperate for a win after three straight setbacks. This looks like a great spot to end the skid though as they host the Illinois Fighting Illini who enter this contest on a four-game losing streak.

Wisconsin has held four straight opponents to 64 points or fewer before giving up 78 at Purdue its last time out, but Illinois has yet to win on the road and is averaging only 70.3 ppg away from home compared to a 78.1 ppg average overall. Illinois is 0-6 in Big Ten action and has lost 11 straight meetings with the Badgers. 

Under is 24-7 in Fighting Illini last 31 overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Badgers last five overall. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

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The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans have lost two of their last three and took an 82-72 beating as a 9.5-point favorite against Michigan their last time out. The Spartans will no doubt enter this contest angry and motivated, and I think they'll make Indiana pay the price. We can note that the Spartans are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a double-digit loss at home and 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games. The Indiana Hoosiers meanwhile are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight on the road and in a let down spot following a 66-46 pounding of Northwestern their last time out. '

My selection is a 10* play on Michigan State Spartans. 

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The Michigan Wolverines have won nine out of their last 10 games. They defeated Michigan State 89-72 as a 9.5-point underdog on Jan. 13 their last time out on the road and have covered the spread in each of their last four road games. Michigan just barely beat Maryland its last game overall, but showed good grit and mentality as it rallied back from a 10-point deficit in the 2nd half. I like the Wolverines to come out more composed and focused from the get-go here and continue their winning ways as they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers Thursday night. Nebraska has split its last four games and the Wolverines have won 10 straight meetings, the most recent a dominant 93-57 triumph last year. 

My selection is a 10* play on Michigan Wolverines. 

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The Villanova Wildcats are 16-1 SU for the season but just 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Tonight they'll visit the Georgetown Hoyas who are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall and looking to bounce back with a respectable outing at home after taking a 74-61 beating at Seton Hall their last time out.

Georgetown is allowing just 69.9 ppg, on par with Villanova's 69.6 ppg allowed per game. The Wildcats obviously have a massive edge offensively, but the motivation to do more than necessary to just get the W here must be low. 

My selection is an 8* play on Georgetown Hoyas. 

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The LSU Tigers had won back-to-back games as road underdogs at Texas A&M and Arkansas prior to taking a 74-66 beating by Alabama here at Pete Maravich Assembly Center their last time out. They were due for a let down game, but still a very disappointing result and I think they'll come out fully focused and ready to rock here against the Georgia Bulldogs who have lost back-to-back games, scoring only 56 and 57 points in the defeats. Georgia is averaging only 63.2 ppg away from home and the Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Under is 5-0 in Georgia's last five overall. Under is 5-0 in Tigers last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on LSU Tigers. 

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The LSU Tigers had won back-to-back games as road underdogs at Texas A&M and Arkansas prior to taking a 74-66 beating by Alabama here at Pete Maravich Assembly Center their last time out. They were due for a let down game, but still a very disappointing result and I think they'll come out fully focused and ready to rock here against the Georgia Bulldogs who have lost back-to-back games, scoring only 56 and 57 points in the defeats. Georgia is averaging only 63.2 ppg away from home and the Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

Under is 5-0 in Georgia's last five overall. Under is 5-0 in Tigers last five overall.

My selection is an 8* play on Under. 

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The Ball State Cardinals have lost two of their last three and took a 73-58 beating at Western Michigan their last time out. They're however 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss and look good to bounce back with a big performance here against Central Michigan. 

The Chippewas have lost three straight and have allowed close to 86 ppg during the skid. They are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. Mid-American teams while the Cardinals are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. Mid-American sides. 

Ball State is holding opponents to a solid 66.0 ppg at home, it won two meetings with Western Michigan by an average of 12 points last year and is 13-3-2 ATS in the last 18 meetings as a home team. 

My selection is a 10* play on Ball State Cardinals. 

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The East Carolina Pirates took a 95-60 beating by Wichita State their last time out. I think they'll keep it a lot closer here when they host the Houston Cougars Sunday afternoon.

East Carolina is 8-1-2 ATS in its last 11 games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game and 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games following a straight up loss. Houston is in a let down spot after putting up more than 100 points in a blowout win against Tulsa its last time out and only 2-5 ATS in its last seven after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 

The Cougars broke the league record with 18 3-pointers in Thursday's win against Tulsa but note that the Pirates lead the league in 3-point shooting defense at 31.2 percent. 

My selection is a 10* play on East Carolina. 

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The Mississippi Rebels have now dropped two of their last three after taking an 85-70 beating as a 12-point dog at Auburn their last time out. They have yet to win a true road game this season but earned wins in each of their first two conference home games and are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record. I think they'll give the Florida Gators all they can handle here at The Pavilion at Ole Miss Saturday afternoon. 

The Gators are enjoying a six-game winning streak, including a perfect 4-0 record in conference play, but they're 1-9 ATS in the last 10 meetings with Ole Miss and the under is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 encounters.

My selection is a 10* play on Ole Miss Rebels. 

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The Butler Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games and they need a win here after sitting at just 2-3 in conference play. They've lost three straight since defeating No. 1 Villanova, and this looks like a good spot against a Marquette team that is due for a let down game coming off a blowout triumph (84-64) against No. 15 Seton Hall. Butler has won five of the six meetings since Steve Wojciechowski took over Marquette in 2014 and the Bulldogs are 7-2-1 ATS int he last 10.

My selection is a 10* play on Butler Bulldogs.  

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The Sacramento State Hornets look like a solid underdog when they host the Montana Grizzlies Thursday night. Montana has won seven of its last nine and covered the spread in each game during that stretch while Sacramento State has lost four of five and took an 82-67 beating as a 10.5-point dog at Eastern Washington its last time out. Recent results have led to the bookmakers over-adjusting the spread for this matchup. Note that the Hornets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a ATS loss and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. Big Sky opponents.

My selection is an 8* play on Sacramento State. 

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The Washington State Cougars look like a solid underdog when they host the Stanford Cardinal Thursday night. Stanford is coming off a 77-76 upset win against USC, but this will be its first road game since Dec. 3 and the Cardinal are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games following three or more consecutive home games. Washington State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 home games and in desperate need of a win after opening league play with three straight losses.

My selection is an 8* play on Washington State. 

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The Citadel Bulldogs look like a solid underdog when they host Samford Bulldogs Thursday night. Citadel took a 109-92 loss at Wofford its last time out but should do much better here at McAlister Field House, taking on a Samford team that is 1-6 ATS on the road this season and due for a let down game after putting an 85-71 beating on Western Carolina its last time out. Citadel is 4-3 SU at home while Samford is 1-7 ATS in its last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

My selection is an 8* play on Citadel.