Rider -6.5 vs. St. Peters

These two just played two games ago so they are fairly familiar with each other. Rider took the first meeting 88-84, I like for Rider to take this spread with home court and their familiar rims. Rider is 6-2 ATS in conference play and has the edge on the stat sheets including rebounding which is a big deal in these smaller conference games. St. Peters is on a 4 game losing streak and changing on the road for them is going to be hard to do, especially against a team that is out scoring them by 20 PPG on average. Rider comes into this game 5-1 ATS against common opponents so far this season and I love for them to take home a big cover in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for Friday College Hoops.

Gonzaga -22 vs. Portland

What can I say this line is high and it is scaring people away. I am here to ensure you to not be scared of this line. Gonzaga has been in the tough part of their schedule as of late and this game is going to be a nice moral booster for them. Gonzaga stomped Portland in their first meeting this season by 46 points and have only gotten better since then. This game may be at Portland's home court but I see no way that they can even come close to touching this spread and it should be up around 30 points by the end of the game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Gonzaga vs. Portland OVER the total of 144

There is no doubt in my mind that this total is going to clear with ease. Gonzaga has been in the tough part of their schedule and even though this game is on the road are getting a nice easy opponent to play and they will take advantage of it. I see Gonzaga hitting their season scoring average of 88 PPG or more in this one and only because Portland proved in their first meeting that they cannot stop the Bulldogs, when they put 103-57 score on them. I look for this game to not be quite as bad and see Portland being able to score a few more points being backed by a home crowd, so I see this game hitting in the 150's with an easy cover. I am giving this game a 5 star rating and making it my top play for CBB totals today.

UCF vs. Wichita State -14

I have to side with the majority of the public in this one and rolling with Wichita State. Wichita St. has struggled in their last two games, but coming back home in this one with 5 days of rest spells disaster for UCF. Wichita St. averages 20 more PPG than UCF and UCF has a hard time putting up points and is more of a defensive team. Wichita St. is a fast paced run the floor team and if they can keep that trend going and do not allow UCF to set up their defense then its game over early.  I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Arizona vs. Colorado OVER the total of 145

I love this total for today! Arizona is averaging 86 PPG at home this season and after a couple of tough road game this home game is going to be exactly what they need to get their offense and team rolling. Colorado will be the key piece for this game going OVER they need to come out hot because them hitting their season average of 68 PPG on the road and above is going to be important. Colorado took the first meeting between these two earlier in the year and played very well hitting 80 points, with them not being at home this time I don't see them hitting that mark. Colorado is a competitive team this year and should be able to at least hold their own in this game for awhile so I love this total and am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Penn State vs. Ohio State -9

I am most excited for this game today in all of CBB. Ohio St has been a dominate force in conference play going 8-1 ATS so far and haven't shown any signs of letting up. Penn St. has really been hit or miss this season and have been horrific in road games going 2-5 ATS and are only 1-6 ATS this year. I am all in on Ohio State this game and your should be too, I am making this my top spread for the day and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day!

Temple +14 vs. Cincinnati

The betting public is all over Cincinnati  in this game and I couldn't disagree more in this one, with the line being this high. Temple may not have the greatest record this season but this team has battled with every team they have played this year and kept it close. This is the second time these two have played this season the first time Temple lost by 3 at their home court, but in this game Cinci gets home court and is a team that is rolling with a 10 game winning streak right now. The Bearcats are a team that haven't been to challenged this season so far and their conference isn't the hardest this season so I see them getting a victory in this game but not being able to take more than a 10 point victory in this one.

Auburn +2 vs. Missouri

Auburn is the real deal this season and are a great team to watch, they head into a great teams home court in Missouri. As good and underrated as Missouri is this season they are hit and miss at times even when playing at home, I just don't think they have the fire power to put Auburn away in this game. Auburn has the edge in all the stats between the two but the gap is minimal. I see this being a great game and it comes down to the wire but Auburn walks away with a victory and a nice cover in this one. I am making this my top play for Wednesday College Hoops and give this game a 5 star rating.

La Salle vs. Massachusetts +7

I am excited for this game to tip off Wednesday, this line is just great for UMASS. UMASS is the underdog in this game and I cant believe it, the only thing that has changed from the first time these two played in where the game is being played. UMASS took the first meeting between these two at home 86-79, I am sure this game will also be a close one but I actually like UMASS to walk away the victory in this game again but I do not see them losing by more than 4 points. UMASS has had this series pegged over the last 3 seasons going 4-1 ATS and 4-1 SU. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Boston College vs. Syracuse OVER the total of 134

I love this total for CBB Wednesday! Both of these teams have had a rough road this season and are only getting better. Syracuse is coming off a home victory and playing there twice in a row I look for them to open this game up and look to getting back to putting points on the board and with Boston College not being a great defensive team I see them being able to hit above their season average of 70 PPG. Both of these teams are very well matched so I actually like this to be a fairly close game and see the total being right around the 140 and above range so I am jumping all over this total and you should too. I am giving this total a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Creighton -3 vs. St. Johns

This is my favorite line for today by far! St. Johns is on a terrible losing streak right now dropping their last 8 games, one of which was Creighton who they lost to by 7 points. I don't see St. Johns being able to pull off a victory or even keep this one within 10 this time around even with home court advantage. Creighton has dominated this series going 4-1 ATS over the last 3 seasons and 2-0 ATS in games played in St. Johns over the last 3 seasons. This is going to be a dominate performance out of Creighton in this one and I am giving this game a 5 star rating and making it my top play for Tuesday CBB.

Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech OVER the total of 143.5

This is going to be one of many exciting BIG12 games on tomorrow. I love this total for these two I like this game to be close throughout with the possibility of an overtime. Both of these teams are averaging over 75 PPG so far this season and Texas Tech is going to be out to revenge their last lost that came to Iowa State where they had their worst scoring and shooting performance of the season, they come back home in this one and should be ready reach their average PPG or more in this one. These two teams are fast paced and keep the game moving and run that score up, there is a great chance of overtime in this one with these teams being so similar, which will pad the score in case it comes down to being close at the end. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

West Virginia vs. TCU UNDER the total of 156

I am kind of shocked by this total being so high with these two defensive monster teams. Both of these teams like to slow the ball down and run an offense which is a huge clock killer and with West Virginia pressing the ball like they do it eats up a lot of clock without many points being scored. TCU is a team that should be able to have no problem breaking West Virginia's full court press which means West Virginia wont be getting a bunch of points off turnovers like they are use to, which in turn brings this game's total down tremendously. I see these two teams both being in the mid 60's to low 70's for this game and that's why I absolutely love this total for today. I am making this my top play of the day in CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating.

Kansas State +4.5 vs. Baylor

This BIG12 conference this year is just stacked and there really isn't a weak link so I like for these games to be very close in most games. I actually like Kansas State to go to Baylor's home court and walk out with a victory in this one. Kansas State is 2-0 ATS in the last two games that were played in Baylor of this series and they have the better team this year in my opinion. The only big advantage Kansas State gives up here is rebounding Baylor has the edge in that stat, but Baylor's defense is pretty relaxed and allows a high shooting % in every game so far this season. This game should be a battle throughout but I think Kansas State takes home the W with their 78% free throw shooting in road games this season. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Iowa State vs. Texas -7

I am looking forward to these two going head to head for the second time this season. Texas won the first meeting between the two at Iowa State by 4 points. This time Texas gets this game at home and Iowa State hasn't bee that great of a road team so far this year going 3-5 ATS.  Iowa State just doesn't have the height this year to match up with the likes of Texas, Mohamed Bamba is a freak of nature with his height presence down low and Iowa State struggled in the first meeting with him on the block. If Iowa State isn't hot from behind the 3 point line then they aren't competitive in games this season and I don't see them going into Texas and hitting a lot of shots from the outside. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Purdue vs. Wisconsin OVER the total 131.5

I love this total for today in the BIG10. Purdue gets this game at home tonight where they are averaging 89 PPG on the season and I see them having no problem touching that in this game tonight against a Wisconsin team that is probably the biggest disappointment of the year. With Purdue more than likely putting up 80 points or more in this game Wisconsin wont have to do much to cover their half of the total. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

North Carolina vs. Clemson OVER the total 147

This game is going to be a good one to watch! These two powerhouses going head to head should make for a very high scoring game. Both of these teams like to push the pace of the game and get shots off fast and run the floor, which will lead to a lot of points being scored. These teams are both averaging over 75 PPG this season and I see both of them clearing that easily, this should be a close game through out its duration and a back and forth battle. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day for CBB.

Clemson +7.5 vs. North Carolina

I love this line for tonight's CBB games! I really like Clemson in this one and they have been playing well lately, their road game is on point right now competing and beating some of the best. North Carolina is a young team this year that is not as strong as years past, they are still a dangerous team but not the dominate force as normal. UNC is playing well at home this season they are 5-2 ATS at their home court. I see UNC taking the win in this one but this game will be close through out in my opinion and is settled at the last second with free throws or a last second shot, so 8 points is a great line and ill take it every time. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Cincinnati -8 vs. UCF

This line really stood out to me out of all the games this is my favorite. The betting public is all over UCF in this one, but I just don't see them being able to keep up with the Bearcats in this one. UCF has a very solid defense this season but Cinci has been up against some good teams and come away with more points than UCF's offense can match. Cinci is averaging 18 more PPG than UCF so far on the season and I see them being able to walk away with a 10 point win or better in this one. I am making this my top play on the day in CBB and this game gets a 5 star rating on the day.

Rutgers vs. Ohio State -6

This Ohio State team is hot right now and have asserted their dominance already this season. Even though Ohio State goes on the road here but I don't think that will play to much of a factor in this one. I am just not sold that Rutgers will be able to stop this Ohio State team from running up the score on them like Purdue did at the beginning of January. Rutgers has stretches of games where they shoot 35% or less in games regardless whether the game is at home and away, and I think Ohio State is a team that will force them to change their game plan and shooting which will lead to them having another poor shooting performance. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Virginia vs. NC State OVER the total 133

I love this total for today in CBB! Virginia is on a war path trying to prove they are the best team in the country and they are stomping huge competition and this game should be no different. NC State is no joke either this season picking up two big home wins against two top25 teams but they burnt up a lot of energy in those games and with little rest I see Virginia being able to put up big time points against them especially with them not being a big defensive team as it is. The no rest will hurt this NC State team with scoring in my opinion, they are normally an 80 PPG team and I see that dropping significantly in this one with no rest and going against a tough Virginia defense. This total going OVER will be solely on the shoulders of NC State hitting 60 points which I do believe they will be able to do so I am going all in on this total and you should too!

Oklahoma State vs. Texas OVER the total 142.5

This is going to be a great back and forth battle between these two power house conference opponents. This is by far my favorite play of the day in CBB so it is getting my top play for the day and a 5 star rating. Both of these teams like to play a fast paced game and run the floor which means high point totals. I see this game being a close one and coming down to the last seconds of the game and with Oklahoma State averaging 84 PPG on the season I love for this game to be around the 78-80 range for both teams with a great possibility for an Overtime, which will be a nice little cushion if its close.

Iowa State +2.5 vs. Baylor

Iowa State is digging for a conference win this season and they have competed with the best and just fell short every time in their last 4 games. Iowa State gets this game at home today which means they will have Hilton Magic on their side, Baylor doesn't have a good track record when playing at Hilton, allowing Iowa State to go 10-3 ATS and 11-2 SU in games played at Iowa State since 1997. Baylor doesn't have a great track record for having there best shooting performances at Hilton so I love Iowa State to walk away with their first conference win in this game today. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Michigan State vs. Michigan OVER 134

I have a hard time believing that they have this total is so low, I these two instate rivals blowing this score up today. Michigan State gets this game at home where they are averaging almost 96 PPG this season, Michigan averages 75 PPG on the road even though they have a key player listed as questionable for today I still like for them to hit close to that average and cover well over their half of this total today. I am giving this game 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Kansas vs. Kansas State +13

I really like this instate rivalry game for today! Kansas does get this game at their home court today but that doesn't mean what it use to this year, having already dropped 3 home games this season the home lock is no more. Kansas State has been a team that has battled all season and is definitely capable of taking a win against anybody on any day. So I like for them to be able to keep this one close today definitely within this 13 point spread. Kansas State has a somewhat key player out indefinitely that is usually hit or miss with scoring so I don't see it playing apart in them keeping this game close. I am giving this game a 3 star rating on the day.

Utah vs. Arizona State -2.5

Arizona State has been nothing short of impressive this season so far and have been a great cover team for me this season going 10-2 ATS. Arizona State has dropped their last two games on the road to two very good teams and they are in their last game of a three game road stretch and I look for them to be aggressive in this game looking to rebound from their losses and get back to winning before heading back home. Utah has dominated this series ever since it started but this is by far the best team Arizona State has had in years. Arizona State dominates the state sheets in this one, with their fast paced play combined with their offensive rebounding advantage for second chance points I love for Arizona State to walk away with a nice cover in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for the day in CBB.

Iowa +8 vs. Maryland

This should be a great conference game between these two very comparable teams. Iowa is finally starting to get to the point where they are playing well as a team and can stay competitive with in their conference. Maryland started off great this season and has some what tapered off, losing games they shouldn't and doesn't have any notable wins, especially in conference play. I think Maryland more than likely sneaks away with a W in this game but it comes down to the wire. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Florida State +2.5 vs. Miami

This is by far my favorite play for Sunday CBB, I will be making it my top play for the day and I am giving this game a 5 star rating. I love Florida State to come out and take the victory in this instate rivalry game. Florida State has solidified itself as a top caliber team this season and have one of the deepest teams with contributing players. Miami has been overrated all season in my opinion and have just had a cake schedule for the most part and will not be able to hang in this game with the Seminoles. Florida State has the edge in every stat category and has owned the series between the two since 1997 going 15-10 ATS.

Oklahoma State +9.5 vs. Oklahoma

This is going to be a great matchup with these two same conference power houses. This game should make for a high scoring, fast pace game that will be exciting to watch. Both of these teams light up the stats sheets and are very comparable in play wise. Oklahoma is coming off a big win over TCU in their last game but exerted a lot of energy with a quick turn around and playing four days later should take a toll on them in this game seeing how they aren't real deep with contributing players. I see this game being very close throughout the entire game and Oklahoma pulling away in the final seconds in this in state rivalry game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Dayton vs. St. Bonaventure -2

This is my favorite play for the day in Wednesday College Hoops. St. Bonaventure has been nothing less than a surprising underdog team this season so far. They are on a nice 8 game winning streak so far and picking up 2 quality wins in their last 3 games, 1 against UMASS and 1 against a good Syracuse team. St. Bonaventure is going on the road this game where they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games and they have proved they can compete with the big dogs this season only dropping their first game and a game where they played a very good TCU team down to the end. Dayton started the season off great and has then since started to fall short in games and not being able to finish, I like St. Bonaventure to close this game out with a victory down the stretch with their 75% free throw shooting. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB and making it my top play on the day.

Rutgers +20 vs. Purdue

I like Rutgers in this conference matchup for tomorrow. Purdue is on a hot streak right now, but Rutgers is no weak opponent this season. I see Purdue kind of over looking their next two opponents and preparing for their up coming tough road stretch. Rutgers has struggled their last two games but with their 5 day break I see their coaches getting their head right and ready to head on the road in this one in their first conference game. Purdue will more than likely take the W in this game but I like Rutgers to keep this one within 15 when coming down the stretch. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for Wednesday CBB.

St. Joe's vs. VCU +1

VCU heads on the road in this one and I love their chances to come away with a victory in this game. VCU is on a nice win streak, winning their last 4 games. This will be VCU's first road game where they aren't facing a top caliber opponent and they will take full advantage as they pick up their second conference win. These teams are pretty evenly matched in the stats with VCU having an advantage in average PPG and free throw shooting %. This game will more than likely be a close one throughout will VCU taking the W down the stretch with more game closing experience and their free throw shooting. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Arizona vs. Arizona State +6.5

This is going to be the game of the day to watch! This should be a great in-state rivalry game this season, both of these teams are hot right now and when these big boys collide it could cause mayhem. I really like Arizona State to pull out a victory in this game so covering this spread should be no problem. There really is no home court advantage in this one with it being an instate game. Arizona has dominated this series over the past few years but this Arizona State team is the best they have had in years, and Arizona is no the dominate force everyone thought they would be this season. These two teams matchup pretty much even across the average stats board which should make for a back in forth battle game with a fast paced push that will just make this game fun to watch. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Tennessee-Martin vs. Belmont -9.5

I have to roll Belmont in this one they have been a great cover team so far this season for me and I don't see that changing in this one. Belmont is 5-1 ATS in road game this season and today should be no different with Tenn-Martin not really having an advantage in this one with the lack of fans and students due to the holiday season. Belmont controls this series since 1997 going 4-1 ATS and 5-0 SU, Tenn-Martin hasn't really shown me anything to spectacular this season when facing high caliber opponents they get held to an awful shooting % and usually get blown out, so I like for Belmont to be able to get up early and maintain a healthy lead down to the end in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Georgetown +10 vs. Marquette

This is going to be a great game to watch! This has become a good rivalry over the past few years, one that Georgetown has been on the top end of going 3-1 ATS over the past 3 seasons. I will be taking a lot of road teams over the next few days because of the holiday season and their being no student section and not as many fans as the home team is use to playing with cheering for them. I believe Patrick Ewing is going to have Georgetown ready to play in this game after coming off a loss to Butler that they should have won. I like for this game to be a back and forth battle all the way through with a chance of overtime. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Butler vs. Villanova -5

Butler is going to have to play lights out in this one to cover this game and I just don't see that happening in this one. Villanova is great at making teams change their normal game plan and forcing them to take bad shots. Butler has been a team this year that when you get them flustered they go very cold from shooting, they are a 3 point shooting team and when they cant get those to fall they are forced to drive the lane and that is not their strong suite. If Butler doesn't shoot their 53% from beyond the arch at home they don't stand a chance in covering here today, I am going all in on the road team in Villanova in this one and you should too. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Duke vs. Florida State +11.5

I love this line for Florida St. today! Duke hasn't been quite as impressive this season as they have been in years past. I have watched a lot of Duke's games and they start off very slow and get buried in a hole that they eventually crawl out of in the second half and just pull out victories and not covers. If they dig a hole against a team like Florida St. they wont be crawling back out, I like Florida St. to make this a very competitive game on the road in this conference game so the fact that they are getting over 10 points is just amazing. Duke having the home court advantage isn't much of an advantage in this one their will be no student section and usually not as many fans during this time of year that they are use to having behind them, so that gives Florida St. the edge in that aspect. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Wichita State -10 vs. Connecticut

This is probably my favorite play of the day. Wichita St. goes on the road at the perfect time UCONN wont have many fans in the stands due to the holiday season and the students not being in school which helps Wichita St. that much more in this game. Wichita St. should have no problem going into this game a wrecking UCONN. UCONN has went up against a few top caliber teams this season and has been blown out in most of these games, but Vegas just keeps giving them low lines and I can live with that. Wichita St. dominates the stat sheets and has the edge in this one even on the road. I am going all in on this line and making this my top play for Saturday College Hoops.

Iowa State vs. Kansas State +2

I really like Kansas State to come away with a victory in this conference game. Iowa State is on a 9 game winning streak right now and in those 9 games not to many of the wins are impressive, Kansas State will be their first real big test on the season and it opens up conference play. Kansas St. has solidified themselves as a team who can compete with the top competition this season. These two teams are very evenly matched and I think this game will come down to the wire with the game being at Hilton, this game should be decided in the final seconds and come down to the free throw game. After watching ISU struggle badly in their last game against an awful team and scoring their lowest amount of points thus far this season I see their being a little rust and Kansas St. will take full advantage. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Texas vs. Kansas OVER the total 136

This total is a no brainer for Friday! Texas has upgraded one of their best players to questionable for tomorrows game, if Andrew Jones plays there is no doubt in my mind that this game goes clear OVER the total but if he doesn't I still Love the total to creep OVER at the end of the game. This game is going to be closer than most think in my opinion and with the way Kansas pushes the ball and runs the floor they will push the pace of the game which will run the score up. Kansas is averaging over 80 PPG on the season and Texas is averaging just above 70 PPG and that's with one of their leading scorers out for the past few games. I look for this game to be an exciting one and a high scoring one in the first game of BIG12 conference play. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Northern Illinois +15.5 vs. Iowa

I love this line for Northern Illinois for Friday CBB! Iowa has been on a roll over the last few games but most of the wins that they have gotten haven't been real impressive, however they are starting to find their groove finally which justifies the line being so high. Northern Illinois hasn't lost by more than 14 in any of their 5 losses and most of those were to much better teams than Iowa. Northern Illinois is 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games and are 3-2 ATS on the road this season. Iowa is at home in this game but they have 2 tough conference games coming up in Michigan and Ohio St. and I see them over looking Northern Illinois and it back firing on them. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB and making it my top play for Friday.

Coastal Carolina vs. Texas Arlington -4.5

This game was a close second for my top play of the day for Friday but was beat out by another game. Texas Arlington has competed with some of the best teams in the country and have been right in every game. They are one of the best shooting teams on the road this season and are 5-1 ATS so far on the road this season. Texas Arlington has covered 2 of the last 3 spreads over the last 3 years in this series. Texas Arlington is a fast paced push the ball up the court type team and Coastal Carolina doesn't play well against teams of this style. I am going all in on Texas Arlington in this one an you should too, I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

San Diego -2.5 vs. San Francisco

The betting public is hitting San Fran hard in this one and Im not sure I can agree with this one. San Francisco has kind of dominated this series the last few games. San Diego is well rested and coming off a big win at home in their last game and should be ready to play in this one. San Diego has a great inside defense and should be able to force San Fran to shoot beyond the arch which is not their strong suit which will hopefully allow San Diego to create a lead and sustain it. This is going to be a great matchup and even better game to watch, with a little home cooking from refs and a home court crowd San Diego will be able to take this game down the stretch. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

LSU -2 vs. Memphis

The money is about even on these two teams and I can see why, this game should be a great game between two teams that matchup very well. LSU hits the road in this one where they are 1-2 ATS but the two losses came to two great teams, with the it being a road game and LSU looking forward to a game against Kentucky next I can see them over looking Memphis a little bit and that will be what makes this game close. Memphis hasn't had quite as tough of a schedule that LSU has this season and that is what will give LSU the edge in this one. Memphis is going to have a difficult time stopping LSU in the paint and with LSU shooting 73% from the free throw line they should be able to finish this game and walk away with a nice cover. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in College Hoops and making it my top play for today.

SE Missouri State vs. Belmont -8

This has been a good rivalry over the past couple of years with Belmont taking the SU 5 out of 5 games. SE Missouri State is only returning 1 starter from last season and cant really matchup against Belmont this season who has a much better team in my opinion. SE Missouri State is kind of in meltdown mode right now, they were just blown out by St. Louis by 30 points. I like for Belmont to jump ahead early in this game and not look back even with SE Missouri State backed by a home crowd. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

San Diego St. -3.5 vs. Wyoming

This is going to be a great game for Wednesday College Hoops. I have to roll with the betting public on this one and they are all over San Diego State. These two teams are very evenly matched and have had similar tough schedules this season. The stat that has me giving this advantage to San Diego St. in this one is rebounding they dominate the boards on both ends and that will give them the edge to pull out  a nice cover in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Washington State +9.5 vs. Kansas State

I like this line here for Washington State, they have struggled over their last few games so it has raised this line a little higher than what it normally would be. Washington St. is back to healthy now and are 3-1 ATS at home so far. Kansas State has a good record but it is not that impressive they have no key wins and have only played one team that I would say is a top caliber team and they lost that game. These teams are very even across the stat board on averages this season and with Washington State being backed by a home crowd if they get their 3 point shot going like they can I like them to take away a victory in this game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Valparaiso -7.5 vs. UC Riverside

Valparaiso has been a great cover team for me this season and I love them in this matchup for Wednesday. UC Riverside has struggled a majority of the season already and are getting beat by double digits in just about every loss and the teams they are losing to aren't great teams. Valpo still has their one of their best players listed as out for this game, but he has been out for a few weeks now and they are still finding ways to come up with victories and covering spreads. I like Valpo to dominate the glass in this game and get a lot of second chance opportunities which will be all the difference in this one and give them the edge to cover this single digit line. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Creighton -27 vs. USC Upstate

I know this is a pretty high line but don't let that scare you away in this one. I would like this line probably up to 32 points. USC Upstate has been nothing but awful on the road this season going 1-9 and not being able to compete with terrible teams is an understatement. When USC Upstate has played a couple of decent teams this season and it hasn't ended well for them the last game they were beat by Kansas St. by 36 points. Creighton has proved that they can beat up on weaker teams and they have no problem doing so, they have beaten multiple teams by 35 points or more this season and when they get hot they do not stop like most teams they make you stop them and most teams cannot especially a team of USC upstate's caliber. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and making this my top play for Wednesday CBB.

Alabama -7.5 vs. Mercer

This game is on a neutral court but its in Alabama so it pretty much a home game for the Crimson Tide. I really like this line for Alabama against a team who is hit and miss and seem to fold to teams that are of a higher caliber than them and that is exactly where I would but Alabama. If Alabama gets Braxton Key back for this game there is no doubt this game will get out of control in a hurry, but if not then I see Alabama being able to come away with a comfortable 10 point or more victory. Alabama should have no problem crashing the boards and getting second chance opportunities in this game and that will make all the difference in this one. Alabama just has to good of players all around for Mercer to stop in this one and Mercer is 2-4 ATS on the road this season and when playing teams of Alabama's caliber are losing on average of 9 points or more this season. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Butler -22.5 vs. Morehead State

I know this line is high but don't let that scare you away in this game. Morehead State is not good, and are 0-4 ATS on road games this season where Butler is 5-0 ATS at home. Butler is going to be looking to beat up bad on Morehead State in this one coming off a tough loss against Purdue on the road where they did not shoot well. Butler will be looking to get their confidence back in their next two home games before they go on the road again against another tough opponent. With Butler's fuel from their last loss the home court advantage and just being the better team in this one I love for them to roll to a big victory and cover this line easily. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for Tuesday College Hoops.

Murray State vs. Auburn -4

I have been trying to find a reason that this line is so low and I can not! The only thing I can come up with is Murray St's record being decent at 7-2 but there is no quality wins in that record and the two losses were to teams of Auburn's caliber or less and they were beaten by 5 and 14 points in both. Auburn has traveled well so far this season and I just cant give any edge at all in this game to Murray St. Auburn 2 of the 3 times these two have played since 1997 and are 1-0 in performance against common opponents this season. I am making this my top play for Tuesday CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Florida A&M +23 vs. Georgia Tech

I am 100% on board with Florida A&M in this one. Florida A&M is not the greatest team on the season and they lose a lot of their 12 games by more than 20 points which may scare a lot of people away in this one. However Georgia Tech are not the team everyone thought they were going to be this season, they lost their best player right around the beginning of the season and haven't been all that great. They are on a 3 game losing streak and that will probably change for them in this game but Georgia Tech isn't the team this season that is putting up huge points on people and are more of a defensive team holding opponents to low scores while they only put up in the 60-70 point range. I like Florida A&M to be able to put enough points in this game to keep in this 23 point line considering they only average 2 points less a game on the season than Georgia Tech. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB for Sunday.

North Carolina -1 vs. Tennessee

Both of these teams are very hot right now. This should be a great match up for Sunday its probable my favorite play of the day. North Carolina is just a step above Tennessee in my opinion and leads this series 4-0 SU and are 3-1 ATS since 1997. This North Carolina team this season are a little younger than they were a year ago but they are still a Roy Williams coached basketball team and I like them to finish down the stretch in this game. The Tarheels have the edge in pretty much every stat column and the only edge I really give to Tennessee is this game is at their home court where North Carolina is 2-3 ATS this season. I see this game being a close one until late in the second quarter and then the Tarheels will dig in and pull out the victory late. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and making this my top play for CBB Sunday.

Oregon +2 vs. Fresno St.

This is going to be a very exciting game to watch in CBB tomorrow. I like Oregon to win this game out right so the fact that they are a 2 point dog in this one is just great. Fresno St.'s 9-2 record reflects nothing of how good they are in my opinion, they haven't played much for opponents and the one good team they did play they got beat and then dropped a game to a mediocre Evansville team at best. 2 of Oregon's losses have come to 2 top 25 teams which they were right in and lost in the final minutes. Aside from their loss to UCONN where they just had an awful shooting performance Oregon has the edge and is the more battle tested team in this one. If this game is close coming down the stretch I like Oregon to be able to finish and take the W with their 79% free throw shooting. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB for Saturday.

Notre Dame -6.5 vs. Indiana

The money is on Indiana in this match up and I could not disagree more. Indiana struggled to start the season and has really been hit or miss all season so far. Indiana has lost by 9 or more points when put against a higher caliber opponent this season and I see that being no different here in this game especially with this game being on a neutral court, they have no advantage in this game. Indiana has no outside shooting ability what so ever so I see Notre Dame locking down the paint defensively and forcing them to shoot that beyond the arch shot which spells disaster for Indiana. Notre dame has beaten some of the best teams in the country on the road this season and with this game being on a neutral court they have the advantage being 4-1 ATS on the road this season. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB this Saturday.

Southern Utah vs. Central Michigan -4.5

This is by far my favorite play for Saturday College Hoops. Central Michigan has been a great cover team so far this season going 6-0 ATS and 4-0 ATS on the road. I am amazed this line is where its at right now but I will take it all day. Central Michigan's 8-1 record isn't all that impressive because there really isn't any big key wins in their and their only loss came to a good Michigan team who they most certainly stayed right with down to the end of the game. What really makes this game stand out to me is Central Michigan's rebounding they have a huge edge in this stat and I see them getting a lot of second chance opportunities which will keep them in the lead through out the game and come down to the free throw game to put it away where Central Michigan is shooting 81% on the year. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and making it my top play for Saturday CBB.

Rutgers +7.5 vs. Seton Hall

I am looking forward to this matchup Saturday. These two teams matchup very well, where one teams has a strength the other has a weakness so this game should balance out well. Rutgers is at home in this one where they are 4-0 ATS so far, they have battled and stuck around with some of the best teams in the country so far and held their own. Seton Hall can become one dimensional at times relying on their 3 point shooting and if they aren't shooting well or Rutgers just figures out a good defensive plan to shut that down or at least slow it down they have a great shot to win this game backed by a home crowd and most definitely keep it within 8. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

South Dakota -11.5 vs. Northern Arizona

This is by far my favorite play for Thursday College Hoops! South Dakota has proved they can bang with the big boys thus far this season and have had no problem stomping the weaker teams. South Dakota is 5-1 ATS on the road this season and Northern Arizona has done nothing but struggle this season. They have been getting spanked, which is a nice way to put it, against teams of South Dakota's caliber their smallest loss has been by 18 and they have lost games by more than 30. I see this victory for South Dakota being no less than 14 points and it could end up worse, so I am making this game my top play for Thursday College Hoops and giving this game a 5 star rating.

Baylor vs. Texas Southern +19

This game should be an interesting one but I am behind Texas Southern 100% in this game. Texas Southern my be the best 0-9 team I have ever seen, they might have the hardest schedule I have ever seen in CBB definitely one of the hardest this season. Texas Southern may not have a win yet this season but they have been right there with some of the best teams in CBB including Clemson, Oregon, Washington St. and Toledo. One of Baylor's top players didn't play last week and he is probable for this game I see them saving him for this game because they should be able to come away with a victory without him in this game. This spells greatness for a Texas Southern cover and even if he does play I like them to keep it within the 19 points, they are 2-0 ATS on the road this season and this coach has these boys playing like they have nothing to lose and that makes for great news on covers for this team this season. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Northwestern -9.5 vs. Valparaiso

I would normally be all over Valparaiso in this game at this line but what is their best player in my opinion in Tevonn Walker will be out for this game with Mono. Tevonn is a big part of this team usually the top scorer along with leading a few other stats this game doesn't bode well for them. Valparaiso is coming off two losses one of which was against Purdue who put it to them and took a 30 point win, they other was a game they shouldn't have lost but dropped a close one to Ball State. After the two losses and their best player out this team is going to be down and out and not much motivation going on the road against a good opponent. Northwestern has the capability to blow this game wide open and after coming off a 30 point win I see them trying to do all they can to come away with another big home victory because they go on the road against a tough DePaul team in their next game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for Thursday CBB.

Boise State vs. Grand Canyon +10

Boise State is off to a great start this season and they haven't had the toughest schedule so far this season only playing two teams that are really worth anything and they got beat 11 in one of those games. Grand Canyon has played well so far this season as well going 7-2 and those two losses game to two very decent teams which they stayed in only losing by 10 which was they highest margin. Boise State is at home in this game which helps them but they have a much tougher opponent in there next game so I see them over looking Grand Canyon in this game which hurts them big in this game because Grand Canyon is capable of making this a game if not coming away with the upset. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Western Kentucky +6 vs. Wisconsin

Wisconsin has been in a downward spiral lately and even with this game at home I am not sure they can pull off a victory here let alone a 6 point victory so I love Western Kentucky who is on top of their game right now to go in and take down a bigger conference team. Western Kentucky is 3-1 ATS on the road this season and what they have done so far this season has just been down right impressive. They lead just about every state column in this matchup and I am giving them the advantage in this one. I am making this my top play of the day in CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating.

Washington State -1 vs. UTEP

I love this line for Saturday CBB, Washington is healthy across the board now and will be looking to get back to winning after losing their last two games. In those two games what would be their best player in my opinion had been hurt, he played but wasn't 100% and wasn't playing his usual amount of time. What really makes me give Washington the edge here is UTEP is missing a key player on their team right now and it will cost them in this game against a team like Washington St. who can play a great game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Temple -10 vs. St. Joe's

The betting public is all over St. Joes in this game and I could disagree more with this one. Temple has had one of the hardest schedules to start the season out of anyone so far this season and they are holding their own going 5-2. Temple has only had one home game so far this season and came away with a great victory over a good Wisconsin team I see them feeding off that and behind a home crowd get this cover against a less power team. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Wisconsin vs. Marquette +6

Wisconsin has been less than impressive this season so far and teams have pretty well figured out how to shut them down and it is costing the Badgers big time. Marquette has been off to a great start and are 2-1 ATS on the road this season, Marquette has one lost 3 games on the season and they have all been to top caliber opponents. Marquette is superior in every stat category including PPG which is 19 points more than Wisconsin's total PPG on the season. This is going to be a very good game and a slow grind it out type of play but I just don't see Wisconsin being able to pull a victory off that is more than a couple points at the end of the game if they can win it at all. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Georgetown -20.5 vs. Howard

Georgetown has the edge in every statistical category in this game and with this game being a home game for Georgetown I am going all in on them. Georgetown is coming off a 4 day break so they should be healed up, fresh, and ready to go for this game against a weaker opponent. Howard comes into this game 1-12 ATS when playing a team with a winning record since 1997 and 3-13 ATS after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games since 1997. Georgetown should have no problem rolling Howard to a great cover in this one for Thursday CBB. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Syracuse -5 vs. Connecticut

UCONN has really yet to step up when challenged this season and I really like that for this game against Syracuse, Syracuse is already making their mark this season taking down a couple of good teams. After coming off a tough loss to Kansas in their last game I look for them to get back to winning and be very motivated in this game on a neutral court. I see this being a low scoring game with Syracuse pulling off the late cover in this one. I am giving this game a 3 star rating on the day in CBB.

Nebraska vs. Minnesota -6

This should be an easy walk away conference game for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota is just a beast of a basketball team so far this season and are beating a lot of good competition. Minnesota is 3-0 ATS on road games so far and these were not easy places to play or easy teams to play, they took down a great Providence team on the road and in early tournament play beat a good Alabama team and a sneaky wildcard team in UMASS. This Minnesota team has all 5 starters back from last season and should have no problem running right through this Nebraska team who is coming off a big loss to a great Michigan State team by 29 points so they are feeling a little defeated and it will show to start this game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Virginia +3 vs. West Virginia

This is by far my favorite play of the day in CBB both of these teams are good in their own way this season. Virginia is one of the best teams at slowing the game down and controlling the pace of play so far this season and West Virginia is a fast paced pressing defensive team that creates a lot of turnovers. In this game I see Virginia's ball handling abilities being able to break the press pretty easily which will limit the turnovers and make West Virginia play a game style they are not use to and aren't very good at playing. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Nevada -11.5 vs. Cal-Irvine

This seems to be the smartest play of the day and easiest victory. Nevada is undefeated this season and a cover monster going 7-0 ATS and I don't see this game being the one that breaks that streak. Nevada is beating better teams by more points then their spread in this one and should have no problem dominating this 1-6 ATS team of Cal-Irvine in this game. The betting public is all over Nevada in this one and I cannot disagree so I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in College Hoops.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio St. +10.5

Wisconsin is the biggest let down team of the year so far in my opinion, they cant find an offense other than Ethan Happ and he is not good enough to carry this team on his shoulders. Ohio State is a team that likes to push the tempo of the game and so far this season Wisconsin has had all sorts of problems with this type of team, Wisconsin has the advantage with home court but I don't know if that will be enough for them to pull together a victory against a rising Ohio St. team let alone a 11 point win. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and this game was a close second for my top play for CBB spreads on the day.

Rider -2.5 vs. Drexel

Rider has rolled this series since 1997 going 7-4 ATS. Out of no where this season Rider has put together a very nice young team that no body expected. Rider has a tough road stretch coming up and they dropped a tough loss to a very good team in Providence where they stayed in the game and only lost by 4 points which is very impressive. Rider is 4-1 ATS on the road this season and I like them here against a weaker team. Another trend that I have built over the last two years is when teams are going on a road stretch and lose the first game they rebound and take the next game and this is trend is about 78% accurate from the beginning of last season. I am giving this game a 5 star rating and making it my top play for College Hoops spreads for Saturday.

Washington State -7 vs. UC-Davis

Washington State is going to be without one of their best players in this game which is why this point spread is so low, even without one of their best players I think they will have no problem covering this spread. Washington State is 2-0 ATS and are averaging 83 PPG at home this season which is 13 more points than UC-Davis is averaging on the road this season. Washington State has a deep bench full of scorers and have plenty of players to step up and take on the scoring role that Robert Franks plays, so I think this line is perfect and am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Butler vs. St. Louis OVER the total of 128

Butler has been struggling a little on the offensive end going on a road game run of 3 games, they come back home in this game where their offense seems to shine with their home rims. Butler is averaging 83 PPG at home this season and are 2-0 on the OVER at home this season. Since St. Louis is giving up 80.5 PPG in road games this season Butler should have no problem running this game up and St. Louis wont have to do much work at all to make this game go OVER the total. IP am giving this total a 5 star rating on the day in College Hoops.

Baylor vs. Wichita State OVER the total of 135.5

This is by far my favorite matchup of the day and these two teams against each other spells big point totals. I am making this my top play for totals on the day in CBB. Baylor is averaging 85 PPG at home this season and Wichita State is averaging 90 PPG for the season so this low total just looks amazing to me. These two teams are fast paced and love to play an up tempo game and that leads to high point totals. This game is going to be a grind and I see it being very close down to the end of the game with a good possibility of OT which will great a nice little cushion if it isn't OVER the total at the end of regulation. I see no possible way these two deep benched teams done both reach the 70 point mark by the end so this total gets a 5 star rating from me on the day in CBB

Michigan vs. Indiana OVER the total of 140

I love this total for Saturday these two conference teams. Both of these teams are averaging over 75 PPG on the season but the key role here will be played by Indiana. Indiana is averaging 78 PPG on the season but the big stat is they are giving up an average of 84 PPG on the road this season and Michigan is fully capable of putting up that many points. I like Michigan to take an early lead in this one and Indiana to stay within range to where they force Michigan to keep running up the score. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Xavier -2 vs. Cincinnati

Xavier is off to a great start this season and are one of my favorite teams to watch, they have only lost one game which came to another great team in Arizona State. Cincinnati is also of to a great start but hasn't had quite the schedule yet that Xavier has had so I don't know if they are capable of going on the road and competing with a team like Xavier. Xavier is 4-0 at home this season and have dominated this series going 12-7 ATS since 1997. Xavier is stacked this year they have 3 returning starters from last season so they have the experience and leadership and that bench runs deep with very capable scorers. Xavier walks away with this one in the last five minutes for a great cover. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB for Saturday.

Missouri -4 vs. UCF

UCF was off to a great start this season but has been struggling lately and have been shooting mid 20% range for their last two games. I don't see that being a trend for UCF but and it more than likely wont be that bad in this game but this Missouri team is a beast this season. Missouri lost their first game to West Virginia where they led the entire game and just couldn't pull it out in the end. UCF also lost to West Virginia but they were blown out by 38 points so I like Missouri to walk away with this game and not look back. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and making it my top play.

Oklahoma vs. North Texas OVER the total 158

I love this total for today in CBB its a pretty high total but I like Oklahoma to put up a lot of point in this game. Oklahoma is a high powered offense this season and they are putting up big points averaging 96.4 PPG so far on the season. The best part about Oklahoma is they don't play much of a defense and focus more on the offensive end and out scoring their opponents which they are very good at, so I like North Texas to be able to put up close to their season average of 79 PPG game in this one. I am giving this total a 4 star rating for Thursday CBB.

Miami vs. Minnesota OVER the total 143.5

These two teams are very fast paced teams and that runs the score up quick, this game should look great by halftime. Both of these teams are averaging 80 PPG or more so far on the season and this game should be no different. These two love to create turnovers and run the floor which drives the score up if they hit their shots. This game is for a lot of conference pride no team wants to lose and with both of these teams being great I like this games chances to go to an OT which will just solidify this total going OVER. I am giving this total a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Providence vs. Rider OVER the total 152

This Providence team is a scoring machine and not to many people can slow them down and I most definitely see Rider being able to do so. Providence is averaging 80 PPG on the season and will have a home crowd behind them, so I see them reaching that average and more in this one which means Rider just has to show up and this total should go way OVER. Rider is averaging 84 PPG on the season, I don't see them hitting that against the great Providence team but they should get over 70 points and make this OVER an easy victory. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB

Virginia vs. Wisconsin +8.5

I really like Wisconsin in this game and here's why Wisconsin has went up against some very good fasted paced teams and hung right with them. Virginia plays the same style basketball as Wisconsin slow paced take good shots and run the clock, this style of plays sets up great for Wisconsin they should be able to stay right in this game even though they are on the road. If Wisconsin can get a shooter hot from the 3 point line I think they have a good shot of pulling off this upset tomorrow. So with these two teams being so comparable I like Wisconsin with this spread. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Marquette -17 vs. Eastern Illinois

This line might scare people away with it being so high but Eastern Illinois has proved when on the road and up against a fast paced team it not uncommon for them to lose by more than 20. Marquette is coming off a couple of big wins in their early tournament play are coming back home and are going to be ready to play their fast paced game and pad their stats. This game should be outta hand early and Marquette wont look back, Eastern Illinois has a hard time keeping up with teams that push and run the floor and they showed that against San Diego St. where they lost on the road by 31 points, San Diego St. is very similar to Marquette's play style so I see this game being fairly close to that point total. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in Monday CBB.

Oakland -7.5 vs. Oral Roberts

This is by far my favorite play of the day in CBB! Oakland is one of my favorite cover teams once they get into conference play but I really like this matchup for them on Monday. Oakland has had 3 tough games in a row where they played 3 power schools so I know they are ready to get back to their game and dominate a school who isn't near as good. Oakland is 5-2 ATS vs. Oral Roberts since 1997 and have a slight edge in the statistics even though they have had a much tougher schedule so far. Oral Roberts gets this game at their home court but Oakland is 3-0 ATS there since 1997 so I love their chance here tomorrow. I am making this game my top play for Monday College Hoops and giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

San Diego State vs. Washington State +10

There is just something I like about this Washington St. team this season, they are a younger team that has come together and played well as a team early on and that should take them far later on in the season. Washington State is coming off a big win over a top 25 team in St. Mary's who is a similar style team to this San Diego St. team so I feel very confident with them being able to stay right in this game if not lead a majority of it. Washington St. has won SU the only two meetings between these two since 1997 and both games were victories ATS. Washington ST. is 6-0 ATS in road games when playing only their 3rd game in a week over the last 3 seasons, another situational trend that stood out to me was San Diego St. is  2-12 ATS after 3 consecutive covers as a favorite since 1997. So I am going all in on Washington St. and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Duke -2 vs. Florida

I love this matchup for today and I love this line for Duke. This game should be a battle for these two teams and the better team will prevail and in this situation I believe that team is Duke. Duke came out in their last game and played awful and made an incredible comeback and won a big game in OT over a great Texas team which shows me they know how to win games and even when things don't start off great they know how to pull it together and finish. With Duke struggling early in their last game I think they come out firing in this one and don't look back I like Duke by 10 in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

USC vs. Texas A&M +4

This game will be constant back and forth and running the both sides of the floor. These two teams are so comparable in stats and play type this season, both have 4 or more starters back form last season and both like to run up the score. This game has a great chance of going into overtime in my opinion and Texas A&M's ability to finish games along with a 78% free throw shooting I like them to walk away with a victory in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

West Virginia vs. Missouri +8

The speed of these two teams alone matchup well, this game is going to be a great matchup to watch. West Virginia wins their games by pressing the ball at full court and creating turnovers that strategy went right out the window when they played a team that could break the press and that is exactly what I think Missouri can do in this game with their speed and ball handling skills they should be able to get West Virginia off of their game, When West Virginia is forced to play normal basketball they don't have to shooters or the skill set to run up the score as usual. This season West Virginia doesn't have the depth like they usually do so when they run that press it drains their starters fast and this is where Missouri will take full advantage of the game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

North Carolina +2 vs. Michigan State

North Carolina has gone 8-2 ATS in this series 1997 and this game is going to be exciting to watch. North Carolina has the edge in this game leading all of the stats so far this season. Michigan State proved that they struggle when put up against another team as good if not a little better than them in their loss to Duke and traditionally BIG10 teams have a hard time playing ACC style basketball. North Carolina goes on the road for the second time this season and comes away with another victory. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and making this game my top play on the day for CBB.

Boise State vs. Loyola Marymount +11.5

I love where this line is at for this game. These two teams are going to be a great matchup for today, they are very evenly matched and I am giving Loyola Marymount the edge in this one with Boise St.'s best scorer questionable for this game with a concussion. If Boise St.'s Chandler Hutchinson does not play I like Loyola Marymount to win this game outright, in their last game when Chandler left the game early in the first half against ISU they seem to fall apart and had no one to step up to take his place and their offense suffered immensely. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

Providence -6.5 vs. Boston College

Providence is a shooting machine this season, they have 5 starters back from last season and they are averaging 49% in all field goals made this season and 47% from behind the arch this season. Providence is out to a great start this season going 4-1 overall and 2-1 at home dropping 1 game to a very good Minnesota team. Boston College hasn't had as tough of schedule this season so their 5-1 record isn't as impressive, where this line makes me lean Providence is the 72% shooting from the free throw line. Providence should be able to close this game down at the end with their excellent free throw shooting and game experience so far this season. I am making this game my top play on the day for CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Jacksonville +9.5 vs. Wright State

Both of these teams are on a 2-0 run and this should make for a great game between the two teams. Jacksonville has had some tough road games so far and I think it set them up to be more prepared going on the road against a team who is not as strong as their past road game opponents. Jacksonville has the advantage in the 3 point shooting aspect and the PPG average which should keep them right in this game with a chance to win when it comes down to the end in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Bradley vs. Georgia Southern +2.5

This game is going to be a battle between two surprising teams this season both have their 5 starters back form last season and both are 5-1 to start the season. I actually like Georgia Southern to win this game out right, they have had the tougher schedule so far so their 5-1 is more impressive to me. Georgia Southern has a better edge here they are averaging 15 more PPG on the season than Bradley and dominate the rebounding and turnover game which should propel them to a victory and great cover in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Siena vs. Hofstra -5

Hofstra is playing very well this season and have only dropped two games to two very good teams so far. Hofstra has been lighting it up from the 3 point line this season and if they can get hot at any point in this game it should create a ton of space that Siena is not good enough to come back from. Siena is averaging 20% 3 point shooting in home games this season and only averaging 30% in shooting in general in all home games so their is no home court advantage in this game at all. Hofstra has had a tough 3 game stretch and will be looking to get back to winning against an opponent they should be able to run the score up on. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Maryland -10 vs. St. Bonaventure

This line was to good to pass up I will be making this game a top play on the day as well. Maryland is hands down the better team in this game and they should roll here. St. Bonaventure hasn't been tested this season so far and Maryland is going to make them look bad in this one. St. Bonaventure is a great 3 point team this season 39.2% this season and where Maryland controls the game and wraps this up is Maryland is only allowing opposing teams to 14% 3 point shooting against them this season, they cover the arch and make teams try and beat them down low and that is tough to do this season. Maryland rolls here and get a 5 star rating on the day from me.

Virginia -6 vs. Rhode Island

Rhode Island is having themselves a great start to their so far but I am not to impressed with 4-1 record and only because one of those wins came to a decent team who isn't the same team they were last season. Virginia is going to be a big test for Rhode Island they will be going up against Virginia's defense and it is a force this season. Virginia is 4-1 ATS this season and 2-0 ATS on the road, their defense will prove to much for Rhode Island and they roll to a nice cover in this one. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Valparaiso -6.5 vs. Kent State

Valparaiso has been a great cover team for me this season and they are getting stuff done on the hardwood this season starting off 5-0. Kent State is 4-1 this season but their schedule so far is not a good one and haven't been up a good team yet this season and just dropped a game to very bad team in SE Louisiana. Valpo has the edge in all stats except for free throw percentage and I don't see that being a factor in this game. I am making this game a top play for CBB Friday and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Western Kentucky +10.5 vs. SMU

This is going to be a very good game between these two teams, it should be a close game throughout. Western Kentucky has definitely caught my eye this season with a couple of big wins and have stayed in big games against very good opponents. These two teams are very comparable in play and neither gets an edge from me. I like SMU to win the game but it come down to the end and come down to free throws in this one. I am giving this game a 3 star rating on the day in CBB.

Central Michigan -2 vs. Sam Houston State

This is another line that jumped out at me and after further review its better than I originally thought. Central Michigan has the edge in every stat imaginable they are at home again where they are they are 2-0 and 1-0 ATS. The PPG averages for these two is 20 points in favor of Central Michigan and again I cant believe this line is so low and it is escaping me why its this low but Ill cash in again on the day. I have decided that this game was just to good to not make it another top play for the day. This game gets a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.