I will lay the -4 here with the Thunder.  The Warriors can't get the #1 seed and are now locked into the #2 seed.  With that they have nothing to play for while the Thunder still are fighting for their playoff lives.  They are only 1.5 up on the 8th seed right now.   A win here would pretty much seal it up for a playoff berth. 

A win here would clinch a playoff berth for the Bucks which I think they do.  More importantly for them though is that they are trying to climb up the seed spots to avoid playing the Raptors first round.  With the Celtics dealing with all sorts of injuries still Milwaukee comes out on top 

Yea some will say this line is inflated and that is probably true but does anyone really want to play Nova right now.  This team is just clicking and are a terrible match up for this Michigan team.  Wagner had a career game vs Loyola but the talent he will face tonight he won’t have the edge at all.  Nova has made everyone look silly and I see it no different tonight.

The Nuggets are on the outside looking in.  While I know the Bucks still have a lot to play for I think more of the motivation is with Denver.  They simply can’t afford a loss especially at home.  So with this short price we will take it

The Rockets have all but sealed up the #1 seed for the playoff.  So clearly the motivation is with one team and that is the Spurs.  They have not locked up a bid yet for the playoffs and the West is a mess right now.  I think they rally here against their rival and get the job done

I like Nova here over Kansas.  I think KU will get a lot of credit for beating Duke, but they were pretty lucky and granted you need luck, but Nova is a team that will make you pay for every little thing.  Nova played a pathetic game against Texas Tech shooting 33% only making 19 fields for the whole game and still won by double digits.  Nova is just head and shoulders above everyone else after watching all these games.  I think Nova is your 2018 National Champs! 

wrong team is favored here in this game tonight.  A spot for the playoffs is on the line tonight as the Pistons sit in 9th place in the East behind the Wizards.  We will get a max effort here no doubt about it.  

I think the Jazz put the beat down here on the Celtics tonight who are battling a ton of injuries.  The Jazz have had two days while the Celtics are on their 4 straight road game.  Utah is just holding on to the 7th seed right now so they need wins.  

I was against the Cavs last night in an easy winner and will be against them again tonight plaing a back to back.  Love got hurt and I doubt he plays.  Also the Hornets are a long shot to make the playoffs but they aren't eliminated yet so the effort will still be there plus they have won 4 straight

Yea, the Cavs are playing well winning 5 straight games with two of those coming on the road.  I just think the bigger effort will come from Miami who is fighting for the final playoff spot.  A win here tonight would pretty much seal the deal for them.  They are also coming of back to back tough road losses so a bounce back plays a huge role.  

I think the betting public will likely side with Portland here because of how hot they have been and the two sharp shooters they have in Lillard and McCollum.  The Pelicans though have really turned it around and with a win here tonight they would have a legit shot of grabbing the 3 seed from Portland.  I look for New Orleans to get it done 

I had the Nuggets last night in a loser as they laid a huge egg in the 2nd half.  People might say the Raptors have motivation, but I dont see it as they pretty much have the 1 seed on lock down right now and aren't looking to blow anyway away.  They have failed to cover in 6 straight games now.  The Nuggets really need one after last night as they are fighting for their playoff lives now

I know the Sixers are hot right now and would love the 3 seed over the Cavs.  I just think with denver currently being out of the 8th spot right now we will see them have a lot more motivation.  They have won 2 straight road games and I like the momentum they have.

I know most will say this is an important game for Miami as they sit in the 7th spot just ahead of the Bucks by .5 game.  Given the schedule though I think its just as important for the Pacers here as they have 6 of their next 7 on the road and two of those games are against the Warriors.  They need this one badly tonight.  

I backed Nova last game vs West Virginia and will back them again here.  I think Nova is just by far the better team.  I know Tech is known for their defense, but as WVU found out you have to play a full 20 minute game against this experienced bunch.  I know this is a big line, but I think WVU matches up better against Nova and we saw what happned there the last 8 minutes of the game

Florida St has had a nice run here, but I believe it comes to an end here tonight.  Michigan is playing as well as any team right now.  I think this is a great match up for them as well as their guard play continues to show up and lift them.  This will be the most athletic team FSU has faced

Right now Nova looks like the best team to me to win it all.  West Virginia getting some respect because of their first two games.  The biggest difference here is that they will be facing a veteran group of guards in Nova that can handle all the pressure they want to bring.  I think Nova blows them out

I don’t believe Clemson will give Kansas any struggles here as this is practically another home game for the Jayhawks playing in Omaha.  Kansas hasn’t been getting much respect by the odds makers this post season but they were a 3 pointer away at the buzzer from covering vs Seton Hall which was a gross loss for me.  Clemson just isn’t a good matchup here

I’m going to take my chances here with the Kings tonight to cover against the Hawks.  Atlanta is coming off a crazy Win @Utah as a 13 point dog.  I think they are due for a major let down!  I also see the Kings wanting some sort of revenge from earlier this season as they lost by 40+ points at Atlanta

Kansas St has no reason for being here.  They really struggled with 16 seed UMBC their last game.  IKentuxky played a Buffalo team that destroyed Zona so I was more impressed with Kentucky.  I get odds makers weren’t going to make Coach Cal and crew double digits but I think it should be around there.  Kentucky Hs the length athletes and coaching here to cover against Kansas St

This is an inter ting game here.  I’m taking here for one they have a lot better guards and hats important this time of the season.  A&M is coming off Off a blowout win over UNC where everything simply went their way.  Those teams scare me next game out as opposed to a team coming off a late second win like Michigan did vs Houston.  Michigan is the hottest team left in the tournament 

Believe it or not there is actually a chance that the Spurs could miss the playoffs.  I know Leonard is out but the Spurs have shown a sense of urgency here winning and covering 4 straight games.  The Wizards have pretty much locked up a spot for the East

I know Holliday is battling the flu tonight and probably won’t play which is why they are underdogs here.  I think this line is an over reaction to that.  The Pelicans can’t afford any slip ups at home as they are in a tough spot here for the playoffs.  Davis has been playing great and I think he can provide enough tonwin

Yes, the Rockets have been great all season but Portland has really turned their season around after All Star break.  They have won 13 straight  two wins over the Warriors during this stretch.  They also have a lot more to play for as they want the 3 seed in the West which will be a lot easier road come playoffs.  I will take the points

The T Wolves have been very disappointing to me even though they have battled injuries.  This team shouldn’t be fighting for a playoff spot.  The fact they are though and are playing the team right behind them I think they respond with a sense of urgency.  

The way West Virginia likes to play pressing and making it an up tempo game plays right into the hands here of Marshall.  This team likes to scores the ball averaging over 80 ppg and I dont think it will be a problem here tonight .  I'm just really surprised that this line is that high consdiering how good Marshall played against the shockers. 

I dont think Xavier is getting much respect here at all in the tournament.  Florida St looked good against Missouri, but that Tiger team was banged up big time and their superstar Porter was only playing his 2nd game and clearly isnt 100%.  I dont see Xavier having an issue here

I know this is a brutal spot for UMBC as everyone in the world knows it was the first ever a 16 seed has beaten a 1 seed.  In watching that game though they clearly didn't look like a 16 seed.  They have the guards that will matchup well vs K St. I can't lay double digits with this Kansas St team. 

These are two of the hottest teams in the tournament right now.  Houston barely survived their game against SDSU as they were lead by Gray who dropped 39 points.  Michigan has the length and guards to shut him down.  Michgian is just playing with all sorts of confidence as well.  Montana jumped on them early but Michigan held their ground and pulled away 

I think the wrong team is being favored here in this game.  Although Tech won by 10 that game was a lot closer than the final score indicates.  Florida actually matches up well against them and they have more talent.  Another key here is that I dont believe that Tech's best player Evans is 100% healthy either.  

I know this will be a public play for sure but Kansas has way too much talent here.  As I mentioned in the first write up this game is a huge advantage for them playing in Wichita and yet again playing another east coast team.  Most good teams have a little scare early before going on a run.  I think we see that here.

Another San Diego region game here I will take the dog.  This location does favor New Mexico St here as they are familiar with this area.  Clemson getting shipped clear across the country playing a super late game especially for East Coast time plays into this.  NMSU did beat Miami earlier this season when they were ranked 6th.

I'm not buying into this TCU team right here.  This is a tough one as they really only have one day to prepare since Cuse to won last night.  Cuse zone will create problems for the Horned Frogs as they aren't great from the outside.  It's also known that a team that wins a play in game goes on to win one in the tournament.  I think that happens here 

Another Big 12 team I am surprised they were this comfortable in.  Texas just doesn't pass the test for me at all.  I think Nevada was hosed on their seed as they should have been a 5.  This team is loaded with power 5 talent from transfers.  Nevada played a healthy early TCU team and lost by 4 and went on the road @ Texas Tech and gave them all they could handle.  They get it done 

This region is very interesting to me and could have upsets everywhere.  I will take Marshall here simply for one major reason and that is the fact that they can score the basketball averaging 84 points per game.  That alone should be able to keep this close enough.  I also think the fact this is played in San Diego favors Marshall as well, not because Marshall will have more fans, but the Shockers likely won't be making the trip either

I normally don't look to lay many points but this mismatch is glaring to me.  Cal St Fullerton finished 4th in the Big West conference, so the fact they are here is extremely lucky in itself.  They are now getting shipped a long ways away here which favors Purdue.  They also cant match the length Purdue has and that will just wear them down and Purdue blows them out!

I have backed this San Diego St team a lot here the last few weeks.  They are one of the hottest teams around right now.  I had them circled as a team to back first round game simply based this winning streak of 9.  I simply view these two teams as equal.  I will gladly take the points in this game

I don't think Tech is getting enough credit here.  This team is one of the few that play on both sides of the ball.  They are now fully healthy and I think they believe they can make a run.  SFA is a team with a lot of question marks as they always play one of the easiest schedules around and dominant a very weak conference.  They are a known team, but I dont trust them 

I thin this will be a common upset pick here, but I will take Loyola.  They come from the MVC which in past years have made a lot of noise come tournament time.  Loyola has players if you have seen them play they past the eye test easily.  The line tells the story here to me. 

I think this is a overreaction here to Azubuike injury.  I'm not taking anything away from Penn, but this will be like a home game here for Kansas playing in Wichita.  I'm really not going to go into depth here.  The talent gap is huge and ultimately Kansas should pull away for an easy win.  

I personally believe that this Oklahoma team shouldn't have made the tournament.  The committee really messed up with this one but to no surprise they weren't gonna make Trae Young play in the NIT even though OU faltered big time down the stretch and doesn't deserve this.  Rhode Island is no joke here and they got shafted on their seed IMO.  I think they play with a big chip on their shoulder here and win fairly easily. 

I like the Sun Devils here tonight to beat Cuse.  I'm not exactly sure how Cus got into the tournament, but for me the talent level lies with ASU.  I know ASU has really struggled down the stretch here, but 4 of their 5 losses were by single digits.  They have the outside shooting which will help them a lot against the zone Cuse always plays.  

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I think Tennessee should be favored here in this game.  I know the one hard thing the Vols have going against them is that it's hard to sweep a team 3 times in a season.  I just think Kentucky who I have backed and won with the previous two games is now getting a lot of love based on those performances.  Tennessee is the more complete team here and I actually like this team come tournament time next week

USC has a couple blow out wins and now they are getting some serious love.  I’m not buying into it here.  This Zona team has way too much talent and depth for this Trojans team.  USC has already played thsselves into the tournament and I think Zona could make a strong case for a 2 seed with a win!

Virginia is just a different animal.  They don't the love from the national media because of the brand they play.  with UNC coming off a huge win over Duke last night I think the spot sets up for a let down.  Virginia plays lock down defense that really frustrates teams.  

No choice but to take Tennessee here.  I was against Arkansas last night and they proved me wrong against Florida.  It seemed like every time Florida had a little something going Arkansas would answer with a bomb.  Tennessee to me is the best team in the SEC and this is a discount.  

I backed Kentucky yesterday in a winning effort and will back them again here.   I think the nice run by Bama will come to an end.  They have had back to back emotional games now and looks like they will be without Hall their 2nd leading scorer who suffered a concussion.  

I will ride New Mexico here.  They have been red hot here lately winning 6 straight games. Both teams split and covered at home during the regular season.  Utah St is coming off a huge upset yesterday which is playing into the line.  No one wants to play New Mexico right now 

This Florida team underachieved this season, but the talent is still there.  I love the way they finished the regular season.  They beat Aubrun destroyed Bama @ Bama and then beat Kentucky by double digits.  I think they take care of business here as Arkansas struggled with South Carolina last night 

I believe the wrong team is favored here.  West Virginia gets a lot of love because of the style they play.  Texas Tech as the season has went on is the one team I do trust from the Big 12 as they take care of the ball and can really defend.  

I just think Duke has so much talent they are going to be a tough out.  UNC will get some respect because of their win against Miami, but I was way more impressed with Duke who man handled a healthy and good Notre Dame team.  

I like Arizona here to take care of business.  These teams only met once and UCLA got the best of them @ Arizona.  The revenge here is huge for Zona.  I also think that everything they have gone thru will rally this team and make them closer.  They are one to look out for come tournament time

Kentucky had the double bye here and I think Coach Cal knows the importance of them playing well here with this young team.  Georgia has now played 2 games so with this being their third I think they are in trouble and will be tired.  

South Carolina really struggled with a bad Ole Miss team last night.  Granted they should have covered as Ole Miss hit a 3 at the buzzer to cover.  I just think Arkansas wont have any problems here with them.  They also need one more win to feel totally comfortable that they are in the field 

I really like Miss St here for one simple reason.  I know they played well at home this year and bad on road, but they were just destroyed by LSU the last game of the season and I think they are hungry and come out with a big win 

UCLA needs this game in a big way here.  One win with put them in the tournament and I believe they do exactly that here today.  Stanford is playing well but, beating Cal twice and both Wasington schools at home doesn't get me excited.  I think the Bruins are desperate and respond here

I know Kansas is missing Azubuike here and yes that is a big loss, but you cant ignore how much talent.  I also think the fact that Kansas just got embarrassed by Oklahoma St in the final game of the season won't sit well with them.  They have owned this Big 12 tournament and even though a key player is out I still think they cover this short number 

I dont like the way Bama comes limping into this game tonight.  I know they just played the Aggies very tough in the final game of the season but Bama is just 2-6 SU their last 8.  The Aggies do have a ton of talent as they looked like a legit top 10 team at the beginning of the season.  A&M is 7-3 SU their last 10 and have won 3 straight. 

I think TCU is in the field solid and Kansas St could really use one more to guarantee themselves a spot.  I know this is a neutral court game but you have to consider the fact that it's played in Kansas  City.  This game should be a PK at worst or even K St a short favorite.  So all the value lies with Kansas St here

Marquette is a team that is on the border line for the tournament.  They just recently lost @ DePaul and they know they can't afford another loss to this bad team or else their postseason hopes will be gone.  Marquette did win 4 of their last 5 with the only loss being Depaul as I mentioned.  I think they respond here with a big effort 

I think the time is here to fade the Rockets who just won last night and played a tough team @ OKC.  I look for Bucks to be on high alert here tonight wanting to end this long winning streak.  Rockets are without sharp shooter Ryan Anderson tonight which is a bigger loss than the average person realizes.  

I think this line will continue to rise as the day goes on.  It's pretty simple here for me and that is the fact that ND is finally back to full strength.  Don't let that close game vs Pitt yesterday fool ya they needed that to get their rhythm back.  I think Va Tech is still being over valued because of that last second win over Duke.   

I just cant back a team that is 1-12 on the road and this is exactly what Vandy is.  The crazy thing is that they just literally won their last game and it was on the road.  This line should be higher and maybe im a sucker for it, but the first meeting I'm throwing out the window.  Georgia hit 2 threes all game while Vandy had one of their best performances.  

I think the wrong team is favored here in this game tonight.  This is one of those games where these teams just played and the Hornets were only 3.5 point dogs.  They actually blew a decent lead in that game and the Sixers covered.  Hornets win this SU

I will back the Wizards here tonight to snap their 3 game home losing streak.  That should sever as enough motivation here for them.  The Heat are playing well and have won 4 of their last 5 games, but all of those were at home.  Washington is the desperate team here and will take them at this short price 

I just dont think Cuse can afford a loss at all here.  They had a nice home win over Clemson which I had over the weekend, but they are still fighting for a tournament spot.  A win here I do believe seals the deal.  I think Wake has packed it in as well failing to cover in 4 straight games 

The Bucks won the first game after All Star break and haven't won one since.  I think tonight is the game with Giannis they win.  The Sixers are getting a serious amount of love right now considering they were 6.5 point dogs and lost by 12 back in January.  I will take the Bucks here at home 

I will back Purdue here and yes I know it is hard to beat a team 3 times in season.  I just think the road here will be tougher for Michigan as they are coming off a huge win over their rival Michigan St yesterday.   Purdue has played one less game which gives them an edge in here plus the size advantage is huge here as well. 

I will back USC here to get the revenge over their rival UCLA who is leaking major oil right now.  UCLA hasn't been a team you can trust on the road with a 1-5 SU record their last 6 conference games.  USC has won 4 straight now and both of these teams are trying to make the tournament.  a win here I think USC is for sure in.  UCLA needs a lot more work to do.  

I like Duke to route UNC in the revenge game here tonight.  Duke really controlled most of the game until their offense went dead for about a 5 minute stretch which let UNC back in the game and they took advantage of it.  That wont happen at Cameron Indoor tonight and with Duke coming off a loss to Va Tech only adds more fuel for them here tonight 

This might seem like a large number here for Tech who has lost 4 straight , but 3 of those were on the road one game was by 10 points and the rest by single digits.  TCU has won 4 straight and 3 of those were at home while none of them were against the top teams in the conference.  I like Tech here in a big way 

I look for Marquette to get the series sweep here over Creighton today.  This Marquette team needs another big win as they are clearly on the bubble.  People might say that Creighton will want the revenge well they key here is that Howard Marquette's best player went down and only played 14 minutes so the fact that they still won only adds more value here IMO with Marquette.

I had Clemson in a winner their last game, but will now fade them here today.  Cuse is another term firmly on the bubble here and really could use this win against a ranked team to finish the regular season.  The dome will be rocking because of senior day.  Cuse gets it done 

I like Providence here at a short price against St Johns.  These already have met have Providence had no issue winning by 24 in the first game.  They have struggled down the stretch going just 2-4 SU their last 6, but with this being their last home game and they have a chance to get 10 conference wins I think they show up 

Kentucky will be out for revenge here no doubt after they blew a close one in the last minute when these two first met. Kentucky has won 4 straight in convincing fashion but 3 of those were at home.  I am really impressed with Florida's recent game @ Bama winning by 21.  I think that carries over here today 

Going to go with Davidson here in this match up.  They are playing well right now 7-2 SU their last 9 games with the two losses being to St Bonaventure and Rhode Island.  The conference is already locked up by Rhode Island so I dont think they will have as much motivation here as Davidson.  Davidson is a solid 10-1 at home this season

I really like Michigan here today to beat Nebraska who I think is very overrated.  They benefited largely from an easy schedule in the Big Ten.  Also dont think that Michigan has forgotten about the beat down they took from Nebraska earlier.  Michigan as a 5 point favorite on the Cornhuskers court and now are only -4 on a neutral site.  I think Michigan rolls

I just dont get this line here at all.  This seems way too easy I have to admit.  Washington is 14-3 at home while Oregon St is 2-10 on the road.  Oregon St is coming off a upset win over Arizona St so maybe that is playing into the line a little.  Washington lost by 3 to the Beavers the first time after blowing a 6 point half time lead.  I think they get the revenge tonight 

Virginia has locked up the conference and probably a #1 seed no matter what happens from tournament time.  I just think Louisville has everything to play for here.  They are 3-2 SU their last 5 games with the 2 losses being to Duke and North Carolina.  Nothing to hang your head on there.  I'm not sure what motivation Virginia will have here and with this being Louisville final home game I will take the points.  

I will take Miami here at a short price at home.  I think the Lakers love is getting a little too much respect here since they beat the Kings and Hawks both on the road and covered both those games.  Miami is fighting for a playoff spot and they know this home stretch they have right now is very important.  

There is one team in the Big Ten tournament that needs to win one and probably 2 games to maybe have a chance and that is Maryland.  I know they laid an egg at home vs Michigan last game, but the fact that there is a chance I think they respond here.  Wisconsin has played well as of late which is for sure playing into this line.  The thing is that Maryland just has way more talent that the Badgers who struggle away from home with a 3-11 record. 

I will take Boston College here to finish with a strong performance on senior night.  They have quietly played very well at home this season with a 13-3 record.  I really think this will be a hard spot for Cuse as they are coming off back to back games with Duke and North Carolina which they obviously gave max effort in those 

Going to take my chances here as this seems like a strange line that should be higher.  FSU is not playing well at all 0-5 ATS their last 5 games.  Clemson is a very solid 14-1 at home and on senior night you can expect a big effort.  Also key here is that Clemson will want revenge from a 2 point loss earlier this season 

Nova has came off their high horse here a little as they are just 3-3 SU their last 6 games.  Seton Hall is 13-2 at home having 3 straight wins.  The urgency here is crucial as they are fighting for a tournament berth.  Not saying Set Hall will win, but I like them to keep it close 

I like San Diego St here tonight against Boise.  I think Boise has a major let down game here knowing that they can't win the mountain west conference anymore.  SDSU only lost by 3 in the first meeting and Boise was on fire that game hitting 14 3's.  You know that wont happen on SDSU home court tonight.  SDSU has won 4 straight now and can reach 10 conference wins with one tonight I think they get it done 

Arkansas is 14-2 at home and 4-1 their last 5 games and only favored by 1.5 here.  I will take that all day long.  Auburn has came back down to reality here as of late just 3-3 SU their last 6 games.  Another senior night game here with revenge angle in play.  Arkansas will take care of business. 

This line surprises me here a little.  Baylor was hot just a couple weeks ago and have dropped back to back games.  This is senior night and I think they will respond in a big way.  Oklahoma has been fade city all year long as they are just 3-11 ATS.  Baylor will get some revenge here from a 2 point loss earlier this season

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I like the Bucks here to respond with a big effort here considering the fact that Washington is ahead of them in the Eastern Conference right now.  The Bucks just lost by 2 to the Pelicans at home so they will be eager to beat the Wiz who are still without their super star in Wall.  The Wizards also have huge game on deck with the Warriors 

I think the wrong team ended up being favored here.  Miami will look to turn things around as they ended before All Star break on a bad streak.  They have had two days off now after blowing out Memphis while the Sixers are playing their 3rd in 4 nights.  The Sixers also have a huge look ahead with the Cavs on deck 

Well, if there is one thing you could have done blind this season is bet Miss St at home.  They are a crazy 18-1 this season and while I know some were easy non conference games, it's still not that easy especially given how much the SEC has improved this year.  Miss St is 7-2 SU their last 9 games.  Their 2 losses being on the road and by a combined 5 points.  

I think the wrong team is favored here in this match up.  Iowa St has had a disappointing season no doubt about it, but I think they get the job done here tonight on another senior night game.  Yes, they have injuries they are dealing with, but I really like what I saw last game only having 6 players @ West Virginia who is playing well and they covered the number.  Oklahoma St laid it all on the line last game vs Texas losing by 1.  Big look ahead as well with Kansas on deck 

I dont think there can be much wind the sail let for Texas Tech.  They lost a chance to win the Big 12 conference Saturday against Kansas.  I just think it will be hard for them to bounce back knowing what was at stake.  Also for the fact that West Virginia lost by just 1 in the first meeting and Texas Tech shot 50% compared to WVU 39% for the game 

At this price even money I will take a stand against Houston.  While the Rockets are hot, so are the Jazz right now.  The Jazz are 12-1 SU their last 13 games and you know they have this one circled tonight.  With Eric Gordon being out tonight for Houston that is a big loss as he does give Harden a lot more freedom than what people realize.  

I know most will say this is the let down spot here for Kansas, but I think this team responds with a big effort here.  Texas will be short handed here as Davis is serving a suspension because of the new FBI findings.  Kansas will want to make another statement win here at home to lock up the conference tonight 

I'm going to add Oregon here as the Arizona program seems to be a mess right now.  First their leader in Trier tested positive and cant play now last night more bombs were dropped as Miller is being accused of cheating to get their stud freshman in Ayton to come to school.  Oregon is looking to hit double digit wins in conference and will have a big effort here considering its senior day 

This spot just feels right here for Florida.  They have had a rough go as of late losing 3 straight.  I just think they respond here at home playing a top 10 team in the country.  Big games when teams are struggling usually bring out some big performances and I think that happens here tonigt

This is simply a do or die spot here for Oklahoma.  I haven been against this team a lot this season and have made plenty against them.  I think now is the time to back them here as they look to end their rough losing streak.  Oklahoma is still 11-2 at home which you have to respect.  

This doesn't need a massive write up by any means.  Texas Tech is simply looking to beat Kansas here which they have already done.  They key is though everything is one the line as they are playing for a conference title. I'm not high on either team come the tournament but I still feel like Kansas get way to much respect