La Salle vs. Miami OVER the total of 136

I really like this total between these two teams even with this game being on a neutral court. This game will be a slow grind it out game but La Salle is averaging 70 PPG on the road this season and they are going to be the key piece in this total going OVER. Miami is averaging 85 PPG on the season so far but this will be their first road game of the year so I for see them not quite hitting that mark but still have a great chance. This total is pretty low and on average for two great teams going head to head the scores are usually high 60's to mid 70's and this game has a great chance to fall in that spectrum. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

James Madison vs. Appalachian State +2.5

This line has me absolutely boggled, I cannot believe that James Madison is favored in this game but I wont complain I will just take the money. I have searched and searched for something that  would explain James Madison being favored and I cant come up with anything. Appalachian St. is the better team by far they have the edge in every stat and are 2-1 ATS in road games so far. I will be rolling this game and making it my top play for Wednesday and giving it a 5 star rating on the day for CBB.

Purdue -8 vs. Tennessee

This opening round tournament game should be a great one to watch. Its hard not to completely put all your trust in this Purdue team, they are playing some of the best basketball I have seen this year so far. This Purdue team is solid all the way around and is great at closing out games which is huge for covers early this season. Tennessee is also undefeated this season but these wins came to two very weak teams and they have not had a road test this season especially to a team of this caliber. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Valparaiso -9 vs. Samford

At the start of this season I had very high hopes for this Samford team seeing how they were returning all 5 starters from what would be considered a decent season to them, they have done nothing but sway my opinion the other way so far. This Valpo team has jumped out to a great start so far and matched up against this Samford team have the advantage in every way, from shooting percentage to PPG. This should be an easy win and cover for Valparaiso at home tomorrow. I am making this game my top play for Tuesday CBB and giving the game a 5 star rating.

Michigan -4.5 vs. LSU

I was originally going to stay away from this game even thought I liked Michigan but the line kept dropping to what is more than manageable for them. Michigan has had the tougher early season schedule in my opinion and put themselves in a better position to be prepared for the harder games coming up. LSU has had an easy schedule thus far and Michigan will be their first real test and with this game being their road game clear down in Maui its going to be a even tougher test than they would like. Michigan has the all around better team in this one with a defense that should have no problem shutting down this young LSU team. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Baylor vs. Wisconsin OVER  the total 138.5

This is by far my favorite play of the day this total seems very low to me so I will be taking advantage. These two teams are going to battle this entire game and that will drive this score up tremendously and there is a great chance that this game goes into an OT so if its not over the OT will give it a nice little security blanket to push it OVER the total. Both of these two are averaging over 80 PPG this season I see them getting close to in this game so it makes me love this total even more. I am giving this game a 5 star rating for Monday CBB.

Oklahoma St. vs. Texas A&M OVER the total 147.5

These two teams both have explosive offenses this season and with this fast paced game that these two will have the score is going to be run up pretty quickly. Both of these teams are averaging 80 PPG or more so far this season and I don't see them having any problem putting up those numbers here. Texas A&M are getting back yet another key part of their offense from a suspension so that should help this OVER even more. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day for Monday College Hoops.

Marquette vs. VCU UNDER the total 158

These two teams are going to take it at each other in this game, it is going to be fun to watch. Both of these two teams are slow methodical teams bring it down the court and run an offense to set up great shot opportunities which runs a lot of clock and will bring this point total down. Both teams have great defenses and with this game being on a neutral court and clear down in Maui the travel and foreign baskets will take its toll on this total. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB Monday

South Alabama +4 vs. St. Peters

This is going to be a great game between two teams that match up very well. The money out right now is all on St. Peters in this game but I don't agree in this case, I actually like South Alabama to win this game but if not this game is decided on a free throw game at the end. I give South Alabama the edge in this one because its at a neutral court and South Alabama is 3-0 ATS on the road so far this season they haven't played at home yet so the road game is all they know right now and are playing good so far. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

Vanderbilt vs. USC -3.5

USC is going to be a team to watch this season I see them breaking into the top 25 soon, they have all 5 starters back from a year ago and have a deep bench. Vanderbilt has struggled so far this season losing a game to a much weaker conference team in Belmont and have had another close win against another weaker conference school. Vanderbilt is 0-2 ATS so far this season and 0-1 ATS at home. I am giving USC the edge in this game even thought they are going on the road, this game should be a close one but USC pulls off the cover in the final minutes. I am giving this game  a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

Boise St. +2.5 vs. Iowa State

This is by far my favorite play for Sunday round ball. Iowa State just isn't the team they were a year ago they lost a lot of talent and are a very young squad who have awhile before they start meshing and can execute coach Prohms plans. Iowa State isn't the team who can really finish games out yet this season they have two wins one came against a not good Appalachian St. team who they almost let come back and beat them in the final minutes. This game is at a neutral court and if ISU isn't at home they seem to struggle shooting from the outside even though they aren't great from beyond the arch this season anyway. I am making this game my top play for the day in CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating.

Florida -26 vs. New Hampshire

This line is a high one and it scare people off when they are this high but with an explosive offensive team like Florida its not uncommon to win games by 30 or more points. New Hampshire hasn't played a team quite like Florida yet this season, their toughest opponent was a mediocre Texas team who they lost by 18 points to so I see this game getting out of hand fast and not turning around for New Hampshire. Florida is averaging 112 PPG so far this season and even on their worst shooting day I feel they could out score New Hampshire by 30 so this game is a no brainer for me. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

St. Peters -6.5 vs. Sacred Heart

St. Peters is going to be a big cover team this season when conference play starts, in their first two games they couldn't find a win against two bigger conference teams one of which who was ranked. There is no doubt in my mind that St. Peters is the better team here and should be able to out power this weaker Sacred Heart team. Sacred Heart is 0-2 as well and hasn't quite played the caliber of team St. Peters has, they were beat by Boston College by 20 points and when two teams meet on a neutral court the advantage goes to the bigger conference school in my opinion. St. Peters should have no problem covering this spread today and I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

Purdue vs. Fairfield OVER the total 154

This is by far my favorite play of the day in CBB and I will be making it my top play. Purdue is just one of the most consistent and most explosive offensive teams I have seen this year and it is going to be hard for any team to slow them down and Fairfield wont be one of them. Purdue may not put up their 100 PPG scoring average in this one but I see them getting very close again and when you play at the pace that they due the other team is bound to sneak quick points in too, I see Fairfield hitting just under their PPG scoring average which is 72 and this game is total is safe mid way through the second half. I am giving this game a 5 star rating for CBB Saturday.

Butler -12 vs. Furman

This was in the running for my top play of the day but was beat out by a total. Butler is coming off a bad loss to what could be a deep tournament team in Maryland, Maryland shot lights out and there was just not much Butler could do about it. Butler is coming back home this game and with their court and rims will have a better performance and will be looking for a little redemption after being made look bad. This will be Furman's first road game and I think it will be a rough one against this very technical Butler team and rowdy crowd. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on Saturday College Hoops.

Texas Tech -9 vs. Boston College

Boston College has been off to a great start this season and I am glad because it held this line under 10 points. Boston College has started 3-0 and I just don't think they have played anyone who is a big test yet and Texas Tech will be that test. Texas Tech has better numbers in almost every stat category and the big one is free throw percentage they are shooting 75.6% from the free throw line and that is what is going to carry them to a big cover today, when it comes down to the end of the game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Cal Irvine +14.5 vs. Kansas St.

I am giving Cal-Irvine the edge in this game even though Kansas St. is at home. Kansas St. is a defensive team that doesn't generate a crazy amount of points in their games, they beat the other team by putting up just enough points to sneak away with the W and I see this game going exactly that way. Cal-Irvine is a team that can stay competitive in this type of game they can generate a good amount of points and play in this slow paced game which should keep them right in this game the whole time. Kansas St. is averaging 1 more PPG so far this season than Cal-Irvine and that's where I see this game being right around a 5 point game coming down to the final buzzer. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for CBB Friday.

Texas A&M vs. UC-Santa Barbara OVER the total 138

This is going to be a sneaky good play for Friday. Texas A&M is coming off a big victory against West Virginia who is a great defensive team and still put up 88 points. A&M should have know problem running up the score in this game tomorrow and will cover their half of the total and more, which may not be needed in this game. UC-Santa Barbara has been very competitive so far this season and should have no problem putting up points in the 60's range in this one. I am giving this total a 4 star rating on the day for College Hoops.

Arkansas -12.5 vs. Fresno State

This was in the running for my top play of the day in College Hoops, This Arkansas team is going to be one to watch this season and they are starting off hot and fast. Arkansas has put up 95 points or more in their last 2 games and I don't see anyone slowing them down anytime soon. Arkansas should run out to an early lead and keep it at that for the remainder of the game but will be able to finish this game off at the end for a big cover with their 70% free throw shooting. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

VCU vs. Virginia OVER the total 132

This is by far my favorite play for Friday College Hoops and will be making this my top play! This total is way UNDER valued in this game in my opinion, but with Virginia only allowing teams to score in the 40's range in both of their first two games. VCU will pose more of a problem for this Virginia defense, VCU is putting up a 94.5 PPG average thus far in their season. This game is going to be a scoring battle all the way to the end and has no problem going OVER this total. I am giving this game a 5 star rating for the day and making it a top play for Friday.

South Dakota +18 vs. TCU

South Dakota is off to a good start this season going 2-0 which didn't come to great teams but two good wins either way, they are returning 3 starters from last season where they had a great season going 22-10 so I think they will be able to hold their own in this game. TCU returns all 5 of their starters from a year ago where they went 24-15 which is a good season for a team who usually isn't a basketball school. TCU plays a different type of game, they have great defense which keeps the score low but they aren't a team to get blow out wins a big win for them is 10-12 points which is what they won by in their season opener against LA Monroe. This is game is going to be their toughest game yet so far this season and an 19 point victory against this team would be very difficult. I am making this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

Butler +5.5 vs. Maryland

This is my favorite game for tomorrow College Hardwood, I am making this my top play for Wednesday CBB. These two teams matchup so well, this is going to be an exciting game to watch both of these teams are returning 3 starters from last season and both teams had great seasons last year. Butler is the deeper team between these two and that is going to play a key role in this game for Butler being on the road. This game is going to be close throughout but I think Butler has the experience and I like them to come  away with a victory in this game. I am making this my top play for Wednesday CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Valparaiso -7.5 vs. SIU-Edwardsville

Valparaiso goes on the road for the first time this season against  a team that is coming off a blow out loss where they gave up 105 points to a top 10 team. Valpo was a great cover team for me last season, they only return 1 starter from last season but this team is deep and everyone of these players can play and put up points which is going to make them a danger to people down the line. Valpo is the better team in this one and I see them being able to run this SIU-Edwardsville team ragged and ware them out early and are able to pull away a 10 point victory in this game against a weaker opponent. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for this Wednesday CBB game.

Kansas -4.5 vs. Kentucky

This game is one of my favorite match ups for tomorrow College Hoops. Kentucky has not been the team everyone thought they would be early and in my opinion are highly overrated, they have started 2-0 but the wins came against two very mediocre teams and the wins were no by big margins which was expected. Kansas has come out and showed they are the real deal early they are looking great, a fast paced team with great shooting skills. Kansas is averaging almost 20 more PPG in the first two game than Kentucky. Everyone's money is on Kansas in this one and I couldn't agree more, but I feel like Kentucky will rise to the occasion in this game and keeps it close and makes it a fun game to watch but Kansas finishes late and brings home the money. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

Marquette vs. Purdue -4

This game is going to be one you wont want to miss. These two teams have very explosive offenses and this game is going to be a battle. Purdue is such a strong team this season early and has great shooting making 60% of there shots so far, and have put up 105 or more points in their first two games this season. Purdue has the edge in this game in my opinion even going on the road, Marquette is going to put up a great fight but Purdue closes this game out late and puts it away with their 71% free throw shooting. I am making this my top play for Tuesday College Hardwood and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Alabama -14.5 vs. Lipscomb

This is one of my favorite plays for Tuesday College Hoops. Alabama impressed me beyond belief in their season opener against a very good Memphis team. They played well in all aspects of the game and has a team full of great shooters. Alabama played their last game without one of their key players Collin Sexton, he returns for this game and will add another dimension to this already great team. Lipscomb is 2-0 starting the season but these wins came against very weak opponents and Lipscomb is a weak team in my opinion and will not be able to respond to Alabama attack and wont be able to cover. Alabama puts this game away early and never looks back, I am giving this game a 5 star rating for CBB tomorrow.

Davidson vs. NC-Wilmington +10.5

I love this line here for Tuesday CBB! NC-Wilmington is one of my sleeper cover teams again this season, they made me a lot of money last year and after game one they look like they are the same great underdog team this year. These two teams are very evenly matched and I look for this to be a close game throughout. Davidson may have a little advantage here with the game being at their home court but shouldn't play to much in their favor this early in the season. I am giving this game a 5 star rating for Tuesday College Hoops and going all in NC Wilmington and you should too!

Wichita St. -16.5 vs. Charleston

Wichita St. is a force to be reckoned with this season and I have them as my pick to win the NCAA tourney this season. They are point scoring machines no body can stop them from putting up points especially this early in the season, they put up 109 points in their first game and I see them getting up in the 90's point range in this one. Charleston came out in their first game and put up 68 points and against a mediocre Siena team and I am not sure if they will be able to keep up with this fast paced offense of Wichita St. and against this better team it will be harder for them to put up points in this one. I see this at a 25-30 points victory for Wichita St. so I love this lower line in this game here for them. I am giving this game a 5 star rating for Monday CBB.

Wichita St. vs. Charleston OVER the total 139.5

I absolutely love this total for Monday CBB! I am amazed at how low this is at but I will take it all day long. This play was right up there for my top play for Monday but there was another total that looked just a little better. Wichita St. is a scoring power house and I love them to put up way more than their half of these points and that is great for the OVER that way Charleston doesn't have to reach an unrealistic point total. Wichita St. put up 109 Pts. in their season opener and I look for their fast paced offense to get close if not break 100 again in this one. Charleston only put up 68 points in their first game and it was to mediocre Siena team and with Wichita St. only giving up 57 points in their first game, I see Charleston being able to reach the 60 point mark in this one and this game is looking great early in the second half. I am giving this total a 5 star rating for Monday CBB.

Michigan vs. Central Michigan +21

This should be a great in state game, I am surprised how high this line is but I will take Central Michigan at this line all year no matter who they are playing. Central Michigan proved last year that they were ready to compete in the sport and they have 2 starters back from last years team, and came out and put up 108 points in their first game of the year and held their opponents to only 48 points. Michigan has 2 starters back from last years team and appeared to struggle in their home opener but still pulling out a victory against a mediocre Northern Florida team. I don't think Michigan will be able to handle this Central Michigan team as easy as they did Northern Florida and I see Central Michigan causing a lot of problems for Michigan and hanging around in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for Monday CBB.

Cincinnati vs. Western Carolina OVER the total 137.5

This is by far my favorite play for Monday CBB! This total will look great by the first half, Cincinnati came out in their home opener and put up 107 points and play a fast pace game which is going to play very well for this low total. Cincinnati gave up 77 points in that same game which means they don't play very good defense and just plan on out scoring their opponents this season which will play well into OVERs down the line this season. Western Carolina came out and put up 57 points in their first game against a good defensive team in Clemson. All signs point to this game going way OVER the total in this one and I am going to be betting it big and you should too. This is my top play for Monday CBB and gets a 5 star rating on the day.

Wisconsin vs. Yale OVER the total 138

I really like this total for today in CBB Wisconsin is a team this year that is going to play great defense and tries to control the pace of the game, Yale is going to push the pace and has great outside shooters which is going to force Wisconsin to play a little faster and put up more points than they would be use to in order to win the game. I see both teams being able to put up about what they did in their first games which would put this game well OVER the total so I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Arizona vs. MD Baltimore Co OVER the total 154

This is by far my favorite play today in CBB this total should be have no problem going OVER the total fairly early in the second half. I see Arizona having no problem putting up their half of the points in this and probably way more than their half so MD Baltimore will just have to put up what they did in their first game which was 67 and more than likely wont need that much in this one. Arizona is at home again and are going to be looking to give their fans a good show again they put up 101 points in their last game and I see them being able to get close to that make again in this one. I am making this my top play for Sunday CBB and I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Florida A&M +24.5 vs. UNLV

Its safe to say both of these teams were very bad last season, both come into this season returning 3 starters from last season and one of those starters is listed as probable for this game Saturday for UNLV. Florida A&M averaged 3 more PPG on the season last year than UNLV and I see them being able to keep it fairly close in this game tomorrow. So this high spread looks just great to me, both teams will struggle with this being their first game and it wont be pretty but with UNLV possibly being down a key player I am going all in on Florida A&M in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for Saturday CBB.

Youngstown State vs. Kent State -5.5

This is probably my favorite game for Saturday CBB. Kent State is coming off a decent season last year going 22-14 they are returning 3 starters from that team who was averaging 77 PPG on the season. Going into Youngstown St.'s home court isn't much of a big deal here Youngstown State hasn't been much of a contender in sports for as long as I can remember and they are returning 2 starters from last years 13-21 team, with the inexperience coming into this season I don't see them being able to hang in this game. Youngstown St. also has a key player listed as probable for this game and this just helps add to the amount of points Kent State wins by in this one. I am making this my top play for Saturday CBB and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day.

Samford +10.5 vs. Arkansas

Samford is going to be one of my big underdog teams to watch this season this team has all 5 of their starters back from last season who went 20-16. This group is coming into their second year playing together and it could spell disaster for some teams this year in CBB. Arkansas has 2 of their starters back from last season and a few players out on suspension so they wont be real deep and it plays right into Samfords hand in this game.

South Carolina vs. Wofford

Its that time of the year again! CBB is back this is by far my favorite sport and favorite time of the year. These early weeks are very tough to pick out games to put on here but most of the early weeks are schools from major D1 conferences against pretty bad teams from weaker D1 conferences. I lean heavy on favorites the first couple of games. South Carolina has 2 returning starters from last season where they went 26-11 but should be able to recover fine with decent recruits and should have no problem rolling away a victory against a much weaker Wofford team in this one.

Oakland -7 vs. IUPU

This is by far my favorite play for CBB this Friday! Oakland was one of my favorite cover teams last season and were always an under the radar underdog and I see this season being no different. Oakland is returning 3 starters from their 25-9 team last season and have filled their open spots with just as good of players so I see them having no problem taking this game and covering this perfect spread.

Memphis vs. Alabama -6

I love this line for Alabama on this opening day of CBB! Alabama is returning 4 starters from last season which went 19-15 and this is a team I see breaking the top 25 for the first time in forever. Memphis is usually a great CBB team but seem to be losing their credibility lately they are returning 2 starters from last season and just don't seem to be bringing in the recruits they are use to, this young team will more than likely struggle for a majority of the season unless they get someone to step up. Alabama sneaks out an early win with this perfect line and starts their season off right.

West Virginia -6 vs. Texas A&M

I was leaning heavy on Texas A&M in this one until I realized they have 2 players out on suspension one of which is a key player on this team so I think this hurts them big time going up against a power house team in West Virginia. West Virginia is returning 3 starters from their 28-9 team last season and this school has no problem bringing in big time recruits to fill the shoes of players leaving. This will still be a good game until the end and West Virginia should pull away with it late.

Gonzaga vs. North Carolina UNDER the total 156

I love this UNDER for tonight's championship game, this game is going to be a huge battle and one for the record books! These two teams are going to match up so well I see this one staying lower than most people are thinking, this game should finish around the 140 mark it not just barely over that. These two teams both shot lights out the other night and still only ended up in the mid to high 70's range for points, with both of these two battling for the trophy the defense should be a little tighter tonight which will slow the scoring down with a lot of clock run off. I am going all in on this under tonight and betting 3x my normal amount for this CBB championship game and you should too!

Gonzaga +1.5 vs. North Carolina

I am going all in on this Gonzaga team to win it all here tonight and making this my top play on the day! Gonzaga has looked amazing through out this tournament thus far and have proved that they know how to win and how to finish games even when they go down to the wire. North Carolina's sneak by win on Saturday did not impress me at all for as well as they were shooting the game should have been a little less close. They were sloppy with their defense and when they hit cold streaks they still did not step up the defense at all, I see them doing that with Gonzaga here tonight and this Gonzaga team is not a team you can do that against and walk away with a win. I'm going all in on the Zags tonight and will be betting 3x my normal amount on this +1.5 line! 

Coast Carolina +8 vs. Wyoming

This is one of my favorite games of the week and I am making this one of my top plays on the week as well. Coastal Carolina took the game between these two teams just the other night and won by 10 points they looked great against the Wyoming team and I cant see the points shifting the other direction that badly these two teams play each other close and I see Coastal Carolina taking the victory again. I am making this a top play for the week and giving this game a 4 star rating for CBB!

Georgia Tech vs. CS Bakersfield OVER the total 124

This is by far my favorite pick of the week and love this game's chances of going OVER the total here in this one. These two teams are playing with a purpose in their last few games and putting up a lot of points against some very good teams. CS Bakersfield comes into this game 5-0 OVER the total in their last 5 games, and Georgia Tech has averaged over 70 PPG in their last 3 games. I look for Bakersfield to set the pace of this game and Georgia Tech chase which will drive this game well OVER the 124 mark. This is my top play of the day and one of my favorites for the week.

Florida PK vs. Wisconsin

This game should be the best game of the day in CBB and I love Florida to take the victory and advance in the tourney. Wisconsin is lucky to be in this game in my opinion, they shot better than they have all season long to upset Villanova and I cant see them being able to repeat that in this game tonight. Florida is 2-0 ATS this season against teams that are comparable to Wisconsin, and this Florida team is averaging 5 more PPG than Wisconsin on the season and is the better road team going 13-9 ATS this season and should have no problem getting the win here tonight. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

UCLA -1.5 vs. Kentucky

The betting public is all over this UCLA team for tonight and I couldn't agree more! This game should be all UCLA, Kentucky has been hit and miss all season long and has some how snuck by and made it this far into the tourney. Kentucky is 7-11 ATS on the road this season and they have lost to much, much worse teams than UCLA so I cant see them being able to hang with them in this game. These teams strengths of schedule was the same this season and have very similar records but that road game cover stat is where this game makes mean lean so much toward UCLA taking the victory! I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day and am going all in on UCLA in this pickem.

Baylor -3 vs. South Carolina

I love Baylor in this game tonight, I am absolutely amazed that South Carolina has been able to make it this far in the tourney to be honest, I see their luck running out tonight and Baylor advancing. South Carolina has been shooting out of their mind in these last two games and from a team who really hasn't shot well this season I cant see them sustaining that for 3 games in a row. Baylor shut down defense and 47% shooting percentage should be able to roll right over South Carolina in this game tonight. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day and am making this game my top play of the day!

Florida vs. Virginia OVER the total 125.5

This is the third total of the day that I love and I can see why this line is so low but really like that it is. Both of these teams should have their jitters worked out and should come out ready to play in this game, Virginia has a good defense but it seems to fold. Florida hasn't seen a line this low all season and Virginia is the reason, but Virginia has struggled lately and there defense is lacking and just play to score. Florida comes into this game averaging almost 80 PPG and Virginia is averaging 66 PPG on the season, I see this game having no problem hitting 140 on the day so I am going all in on this game and betting 3x my normal amount on this game and your should too!

Arizona vs. St. Mary's OVER the total 131.5

I am amazed that this total is so low but I love it, I am making this another top play for today in college basketball! Both of these two teams are averaging over 70 PPG on the season and I see them driving this game well over that, St. Mary's has struggled against teams of this caliber so I see Arizona taking control of this game and running up this score without St. Mary's struggling to keep up. These teams are healthy and ready to play in this win or go home game so it should have no problem going OVER. I am giving this game a 5 star rating for today.

Villanova vs. Wisconsin OVER the total 128.5

I love this total for tomorrow in this second round match-up! I am making this my top play for tomorrow and giving this game a 5 star rating! Both teams got their first game jitters out of the way and should come out exploding in this game. Villanova should control this game and Wisconsin will have to trail the whole game which will drive the score up, Wisconsin hasn't faced a team of this caliber on the season in my opinion but when they have faced similar teams they have lost the game no being able to score enough points to win the game.  Both of these two teams are averaging over 70 PPG on the season so this game is a no brainer for me today.

Cincinnati vs. Kansas State Over the total 129.5

These two teams are going to come out Hot! Kansas St. loves to push the pace and that if exactly what they will do here against this Cincinnati team that likes to slow it down but will push the pace if that's how the other team wants to play. Both of these teams are dangerous scoring teams and should be able to score at will on one another. I love the chance this game has of going into OT today these two teams are going to be hungry in this lose or go home game and should play be scoring right down to the final whistle. I am making this game my top play of the day and giving it a 5 star rating in CBB today.

SMU vs. USC OVER the total 139

I love this total for today if I didn't already have a top play I would be making this my top play of the day. I see this game going OVER 140 easily in this game, I look for SMU to control the game in this one and USC to push the pace to keep up with them and this game should be OVER the total with a few minutes to spare and your can relax and enjoy the game with some money in your pocket. Both of these two teams have had no problem putting up points this season both averaging 70 points + per game but USC also allows a lot of points against them and I think that is where this game goes OVER by a long shot. I am giving this total a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Wisconsin vs. Virginia Tech OVER the total 135.5

This is going to be a great first round match-up between these two, the fast paced Virginia Tech team vs. the strong defense of Wisconsin. Wisconsin really doesn't play to many fast paced teams during their season so it is going to make it tough for them to try and figure out the pace and take control of the game. I see Virginia Tech controlling the pace with the lead which forces Wisconsin to stay with them and play from behind until the second half and they slow the pace down a little and this game lands in the 140 range on the night. I am giving this game 5 star rating on the day in CBB and am going all in on this total for the first round games!

Villanova vs. Mount Saint Mary's OVER the total 131.5

I love this total for today's tournament games! There is no doubt in my mind that Villanova will come away with a big victory in this game, I know the spread is 25 points which I don't really see it getting that outta hand but close. Villanova should have a great offensive night against this much weaker opponent and I see them having no problem covering their half of this total and quite a bit of the other half to take some pressure off of Mt. Saint Mary's offense. The key here is for Mt. Saint Mary's to just come close to their season average of 68 PPG on the season and with game being lose or go home you will see them at their best basketball and put up as much of a fight as possible against Villanova. I am making this my top play on the day and giving this game a 5 star rating.

Florida -10 vs. East Tennessee State

I absolutely love this line for Florida today in this first round game. The betting public is all over East Tennessee State in this one and I can see why with Florida struggling in their last two games, but I see Florida coming up with a surprising blow out win in this first game. East Tenn. St. is a good team this season but are in no way shape or form in Florida's league, they may have a better record but their strength of schedules are no where near close. Florida looks to rebound big in this game and make a statement for later games in the tournament in this one, I am going all in on Florida in this game and am giving this game a 4 star rating for CBB.

Princeton -6.5 vs. Notre Dame

This is going to be a closer game than people expect I think. I was on the Notre Dame bandwagon in this one until I found out what could be their best player may not be playing in this game, I see this making all the difference in this game without him they lose out on a lot of points for their offense, if he does play he may hurt the team more by not being 100% with his bum ankle. Princeton really hasn't faced a team of this caliber so their isn't much to compare to as far as how they play with big teams but they handled themselves well in their conference tournament so you know high pressure games don't make them fold. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Indiana -2.5 vs. Georgia Tech

This is going to be a great game between two teams in very good conferences. This game was a close second for my top play of the day and I have to roll with the BIG10 on this game. These two teams are very similar and had similar strength of schedules this season, I have to go with the team with the high scoring offense in this one Indiana is averaging 13 more PPG on the season than Georgia Tech and should have no problem taking this short line tonight. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Colorado State -3.5 vs. College of Charleston

I am making this my top play of the day in CBB, I love Colorado St. with this short line against Charleston. Colorado St. is in a much tougher conference in my opinion and should have no problem taking this first round game here tonight. Colorado St. was on a nice run in their conference tournament and I look for them to continue that game play in this game here tonight. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day in CBB.

Canisius +4 vs. Samford

Canisius comes into this game the better road team for sure at 12-6 ATS this season, I think these two are a great match up for each other and this should be a great game between these two. Samford comes into this game 4-12 ATS in home games after 3 consecutive conference games over the last 2 seasons and 1-8 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick over the last 2 seasons. So far this season Samford hasn't been a great home team going 3-7 ATS, so I am going all in on Canisius today and giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Ole Miss +1 vs. Monmouth

I love Ole Miss here in this first round NIT game. I like Ole Miss in this game to begin with but after finding out about Monmouth having one of their starting five out for this game I love this game even more. Ole Miss comes into this game playing great on the road going 10-4 ATS in their road games this season and I feel like Ole Miss is just all around the better team here, even though their record doesn't reflect it compared to Monmouth's but with Ole Miss being in a better conference and having a much tougher schedule I think they pull this one off no problem. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

Cincinnati vs. SMU OVER the total 128.5

I love this match up for this conference championship game today. This game is going to be a close one between these two and I have no doubt that this game is going to be close to this total but I like these two teams and where they are comparably. I see this game going the distance today between these two with a great chance of OT if not 2, Cincinnati is the only team in this conference that can hang with SMU. Both teams are rolling right now and are feeling good coming into this game and should be at the top of their game looking for a championship. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

Michigan vs. Wisconsin -1.5

 As much as I love this Michigan team as well as they have been playing in the BIG10 conference tournament, Wisconsin is playing like the unbeatable team they are right now. This is going to be a game that no body forgets today and it should be a close one, but every team has their point where they get wore out and after Michigan's run these past few games I see that coming to an end here against a great Wisconsin team. After man handling Northwestern I see Wisconsin just getting started in their tournament run and making Michigan another victim along the way. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Michigan vs. Wisconsin OVER the total 128

Everybody is going to play this UNDER today and I can see why after Michigan's run everybody is expecting them to lay down and die in this game. I see Michigan coming out in this game and pushing the pace and giving Wisconsin everything they have left which is going to drive this total just above where it needs to be. I this game going well into the low 70 point range for both teams and being close throughout in this one, both of these teams are averaging over 70 PPG on the season and they should push every bit of that limit here in this game. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

Arkansas +8 vs. Kentucky

I love Arkansas in this conference championship game today,  if they are going to give Arkansas a this many points today there is no way I wont take it. The mistake the betting public makes is taking anything that happened in the regular season into consideration, Its here and now with these two teams how have they played in the tourney at this point. At this point I think either Kentucky is playing like the team they are or everybody else is playing that bad, but one thing I do know is that Arkansas is playing like a team on a mission right now and I seem them being a contender to win this game so a 8 point underdog is just amazing here today. These two teams are averaging in the 80 point range with PPG and this one should go the distance. I  am going all in on this game for today and giving this game 5 star rating on the day and making it one of my top plays for the day!

Arizona vs. Oregon OVER the total 138

This is going to be a great PAC-12 Championship game tonight. These two teams are scoring machines and love to push the pace of game play, my favorite part about these to reaching this total is they both are high percentage shooting teams with both teams hitting in the high 40's shooting percent wise in their last five games this one should clear the total with plenty of time to spare and you should be able to relax and enjoy the rest of the game and a nice victory. I am making this my top play for the afternoon games and giving this game a 5 star rating on the day for college basketball and I will be betting 3x my normal betting amount on this one.

Creighton vs. Villanova OVER the total 141

I love this game for today and this game should be a high scoring one. Villanova should come into this game ready to play after their bad offensive performance in yesterdays game, Creighton is playing some great basketball right now and their good play should drive Villanova to be on top of their game today. Both of these teams have already locked in their tournament spot so this Championship game will just be to see who is the best in the conference. Villanova won the first meeting between these two a couple weeks ago by 16 points and I see this game being closer today, with both teams pushing the pace and running the score up. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Arkansas +4 vs. Vanderbilt

This is going to be a great conference game between these two today in CBB, Vanderbilt needs this win today to keep their tournament hopes alive and even though Arkansas has already locked up their tourney spot they are going to be gunning for a victory to help their seeding chances. Vanderbilt is playing some great basketball throughout this conference tourney but Arkansas isn't a slacker team so this game should be close throughout and I cant see a win by either team going over 3 point spread. The betting public is all over Vanderbilt in this game and I can see how they could think that with the way they have been playing but at a certain point teams slip a little when playing this many games in a row and I see that happening here today with Vanderbilt. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Wisconsin -4.5 vs. Northwestern

I love Wisconsin in this game today, Wisconsin has been playing like the team they are here as of late and are looking very good at the right time. Northwestern has played well so far in the tournament but I think this game is where it all comes to a screeching halt. Wisconsin's defense should be able to shut down this tired Northwestern team today and have no problem covering this small spread and they are really going to want to revenge their loss to Northwestern from a month ago. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

SMU vs. UCF OVER the total 127.5

I love this OVER for today, these two teams have very high scoring offenses this season and with SMU just on a great roll right now averaging 84 PPG in their last five games I look for them to cover a majority of this total and UCF just have to do a small part and just hit their average of 65 PPG in conference play. This game should go OVER the total with time to spare and you should be able to relax and enjoy the game knowing you've won and not have to sweat it. Both of these teams should have a spot in the big tournament but UCF could use a win here just to solidify that they have a bid so they should come out striking trying to win and with as good as SMU's offense is it should drive this score up tremendously. I am making this my top play for the early games for CBB today and giving this game a 5 star rating.

Michigan -3.5 vs. Minnesota

I have to stick with Michigan on this one they have been playing some great basketball thus far in this tourney and have covered the spread for me in the last 2 games. Minnesota was lucky to come away with a victory after playing from behind the whole game yesterday, if that happens against this Michigan team they will have no chance at having that kind of play from behind win. This game is also a big revenge game for Michigan after they suffered a loss to Minnesota earlier in the season, so with their game play right now and looking for revenge I am going all in on Michigan in this one and giving this game a 4 star rating on the day.

Michigan vs. Minnesota OVER the total 137

This is going to be a great conference tournament game between these two today! I know these boys will be a little tired after playing 3 games in 3 days but the part you usually see lack in these types of situations is the defense. I expect little to no defense to be played in this game and it to be a scoring frenzy which these two teams are no stranger to even in a normal situation, both of these two teams are averaging mid to high 70's in their PPG in their last 5 games. I really like this games chances of going in to an OT or maybe 2 with these two teams being so similar in game play. I am giving this total a 4 star rating on the day in early CBB games.

UCLA vs. Arizona +2.5

Both of these teams have already guaranteed themselves a spot in the tournament and are just playing for that conference trophy now. I see Arizona coming out to revenge their last loss to UCLA a few weeks ago by 5 points at home here tonight. Arizona is no doubt the better road cover team in this one going 11-5 on the road this season and UCLA going just barely going over .500 with an 8-7 ATS record on the road. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

Oregon vs. California OVER the total 126

I love this total its by far my favorite play on the day, so I am making it my top play on the day and giving it a 5 star rating as well as betting 3x my normal amount on this one. This game should be a great conference match-up between these two teams, they have met twice already this season and Oregon seems to have Cal's number beating them both times the first time with a blow out win of 86-63 and the second just getting by with a score of 68-65. I see this game going a lot like their last game, being very close and coming down to the wire and California should be giving it everything they have to not get swept in this series this season. I see this game having a great chance of OT tonight for a little extra padding in case its close to the total but it shouldn't even need it.

Cincinnati vs. Tulsa OVER the total 127

This should be another great OVER on the total for the day. Cincinnati hit a little bit of an offensive rough patch their last two games and I am really looking for them to come out and put up some points today against a slightly weaker opponent than what they have played lately. The last meeting between these two Cinci took the W with a score of 80-60 which blows todays total away. Tulsa is still searching for that tournament bid so this game is a must win for them so they should come out giving it everything they have knowing this could be their last chance to make it. I am looking for Tulsa to just hit their season average of 64 PPG on the road and I am sure that Cincinnati will handle the rest. I am giving this total a 4 star rating for the evening CBB games.

Seton Hall vs. Villanova OVER the total 135

I love this total today for this conference match-up! After Seton Hall's big win to get them into this game over Marquette I think they are going to give it everything they have in this one in hopes to improve their seeding in March Madness. There is no doubt in my mind Villanova wins this game and walks away with another high score in this game so I am not worried about them covering their half of this total today and even like them to take a lot of Seton Halls points in towards the total. I look for Seton Hall to hit the 60 point range and Villanova to take care of the rest and this game should clear the total easily and you should be able to relax and enjoy the end of the game knowing you have won. I am giving this total a 4 star rating on the day for the evening CBB games.

Dayton -5.5 vs. Davidson

I really like Dayton in this one today. Davidson came out looking good in their first round game against La Salle, but with Dayton coming off 6 days of rest I see them covering this line no problem. I see Dayton starting off slow just because of the days off but once they get back in to a rhythm they should take the lead and hold it. It would appear that Dayton has Davidson's number on this season beating them both times they played this season, beating them by 7 the first time and 6 the second. The stat that really makes me like this Dayton here is that they are 7-0 ATS on Friday games. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB.

Michigan +3 vs. Purdue

This is going to be a great conference tournament game. Purdue coming off of 5 days of rest is really what makes me like Michigan in this game, Michigan is fired up after a big win yesterday and are going to be ready to play and I see Purdue coming out slow after their days off and starting out slow against Michigan could be their death wish. Michigan took the first meeting between these two this year so they are more than capable of beating Purdue and with them playing hot right now being a 3 point dog is fantastic. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day for CBB.

SMU vs. East Carolina OVER 123

I love this total to go OVER today! East Carolina which will be the big deciding factor of whether this game goes over today or not is playing very well right now and putting up their season average or more in the last few games, so I see SMU covering their half of the total and more so East Carolina just has to play a half assed ball game and this one should be OVER the total with time left to sit and relax and enjoy the game. I am giving this game a 5 star rating and making this game my top play for the early CBB games today.

Marquette -3 v. Seton Hall

This is going to be a great game between these two teams, but I don't think Seton Hall is going to be able to handle Marquette in this one. Marquette is going to come out firing looking to advance in this one to insure they get their 20 wins to hopefully lock in a tournament spot for March Madness. Marquette is averaging 9 more PPG on the road this season than Seton Hall is. I think this game will be a close one throughout but I think Marquette's 78% free throw shooting on the road will pull them over the spread for a nice victory.

Michigan -4.5 vs. Illinois

Both of these two teams are playing some great basketball at this point in the season. Illinois should put up a good fight in this one but I cant see it being enough against this determined Michigan team and Illinois tourney hopes end here. Michigan has taken 4 of 6 games ATS in the last 3 seasons and are averaging 6 more points on the road this season than Illinois. This game may be close and may even have a couple OT's but Michigan's 75% free throw shooting should pull them away at the end and take to them to the next round of this conference tournament. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in College Hoops.

Iowa St. PK vs. Oklahoma St.

They call The Sprint Center the Hilton of the South for a reason Iowa State plays very well here and has a great fan following down to this BIG12 tournament. There is no doubt to me that this game is going to be a nail biter down to the end as the other two games have been on the season. I see this hot play right now Iowa State team sweeping this series between these two teams and making it 3-0 on the season behind what is basically a home crowd for them. I am making this my top play for the early games in CBB today.

Akron -4 vs. Eastern Michigan

What can I say, Akron has Eastern Michigan's number this season beating them twice in the regular season. The first meeting Akron took the game with a score of 70-63 and the second game Akron won again with a score of 87-76. I see this game being around the same as the other two Akron just proves to much to handle for Eastern Michigan and advance to the next round of their conference tournament. Akron is 4-1 SU against over the last 3 seasons and 4 points in this one shouldn't be difficult for them. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

USC -11.5 vs. Washington

I love this line here for USC today against Washington. These two teams just played and USC rolled them, Washington is going to be without one of their key players again it looks like so I see this game going about like the game they just played where USC came away with a 74-58 victory. Without this key player Washington should struggle to score again and USC is going to want to start their conference tournament off right so they will want to come away with a big win. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for CBB.

California v. Oregon St. Over the total 120.5

This should be a great first round conference tournament game. California is a great defensive team this season so this game will no doubt be a low scoring affair but with this total being so low I still love these two teams to be OVER the total. Both times these two teams have played this season they have covered this spread the first meeting was 69-58 and the second was 76-46. I see this game going a lot like the second meeting between these two teams, with California on a two game losing streak they will be ready to come out against a weaker opponent and put up some major points to start this conference tournament off right. I am giving this total a 5 star rating on the day and making it my top play!

Arizona St. +3.5 vs. Stanford

I love Arizona St. as an underdog in this one, they have come on strong at the right time in the season and are going to have to win out their conference tournament to make it to march madness. Arizona St. should come out firing against Stanford and it should prove to much for Stanford and they will have to play catch up the whole game and that is not Stanford's strong suit. Arizona St. took the W in the first meeting between these two teams at their home court with a score of 75-69. I see this time being about the same, Stanford hasn't been playing their greatest lately and are on a 3 game losing streak so I see this being their last game in the conference tournament. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

Miami v. Syracuse OVER the total 133.5

This is going to be a great game between these two and this game should be right around this total but should have no problem going OVER with these two teams trying to make their way through their conference tournament. I love this OVER for the fact that even if this game is close I think this game a great chance of going into overtime for that extra little padding at the end. Both of these two teams are averaging at least 70 PPG on the season and I hope for them to hit their averages in this one. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB.

St. Mary's -7 vs. BYU

St. Mary's is just firing on all cylinders right now and are the hot team, BYU got a big win against a great team of Gonzaga the other night but I think a lot of that was due to injuries and a little bit of bad play by Gonzaga. St. Mary's has dominated this series going 4-2 ATS in the last 3 seasons and I usually like to take teams that are favored when they are playing at a neutral court. With BYU being 2-8 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins this season and the big trend that stands out is that BYU is 2-10 ATS in road games in first round tournament games since 1997. I am giving this game a 4 star rating for today in CBB.

Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara OVER the total 136

I am not really sure why this total is so low but I love it! I am going all in on this total making it my top play today for CBB and will be betting 3x my normal amount on this one and you should too! Gonzaga comes into this game averaging 85 PPG on the season which I can see them having no problem hitting that and more in this game here against Santa Clara who they beat 90-55 and 88-57 earlier in the season. I see this game being about the same as the other two score wise so this OVER is a no brainer for me. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day for CBB.

South Dakota -1 vs. South Dakota St.

This is going to be a great game played between two in state rivals, both teams are pretty good compared to years past with South Dakota just picking up a few more W's on their record. The only reason I am going for South Dakota in this one is South Dakota St. hasn't been great this season as a road team going 5-14 SU and 7-12 ATS. I am giving this game a 3 star rating on the day in CBB.

Michigan -4.5 v. Nebraska

This should be a nice easy win for Michigan here today and I see them having no problem covering this small line against Nebraska here today. Nebraska has been hit and miss these last few games and you never know when they are going to show up and play but with being a home game I am sure they will be on their a game, but it shouldn't be enough to keep it within 5 points. Michigan has dominated this series since 1997 going 7-0 straight up and they are 1-0 in the last 3 seasons ATS in games played at Nebraska. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day in CBB

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota +8

Any line here in this one for Minnesota would be hard not to take so I love the fact that they are an 8 point dog. Wisconsin is struggling bad here at the end of the season and most people were saying it was because they were down their best player but Iowa proved that wrong in their last game beating them at home. Minnesota is the same caliber of team if not better so the fact that they are getting 8 points here is just great with Minnesota being 7-3 ATS on the road this season. I am going all in on this game and making it my top play for the day in CBB and will be betting 3x my normal betting amount on this game today and you should too!

East Carolina +14 vs. Houston

The betting public is on the Houston bandwagon in this game and I just don't see it that way. There is no doubt that Houston is the better team here but not on any day do I think they are 14 points better than East Carolina. East Carolina is coming off a big win against UCONN and it should have boosted their confidence enough to keep this game close as well. Houston just got humiliated in their last game against Cinci who held them to under 50 points on the game, so that should play a role in todays game with that getting into their heads I see them struggling to score in the first half of this game before they get their rhythm back. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB

UCLA v. Washington State UNDER the total 163

Everybody is loving the OVER for today in this game and I hate it! UCLA has a great spot locked up in the tourney and has one of their starters not 100%, so I see them resting him for a tougher game and one that matters. UCLA will no doubt win this game but I don't see them scoring their 91 PPG season average in this one, I see them getting up big early and just coasting through the game taking what they are given and Washington St. more than likely wont be able to compete to they don't hit nearly enough points to cover their half of the spread.

Northern Arizona v. Eastern Washington -8

Eastern Washington is no doubt the better team here the records speak for themselves 21-9 for Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona with 8-22 record. Eastern Washington walked away with the first meeting between these two at their home court with a 22 point victory. With Northern Arizona being at home the score may be a little tighter but should stay well above the 8 point spread. I am giving this game a 4 star rating on the day for CBB

Oregon -18 v. Oregon St.

This game is a no brainer, the betting public is all over Oregon in this game and I think they have this one right. Oregon has had two tough games back to back so with a chance to put up points and blow a team out especially an in state rival they will run it up at all cost. Oregon St. has been a great winning team this season but usually they cover these big lines, but with their basically best player out for good they have been really struggled to put up points. Oregon will have no problem of putting up their season average of 79 PPG in this one and Oregon St. only averaging 58 PPG in their last 5 games wont cut it in this one. I am going all in on this game today and making this my top play for my late CBB games and betting 3x my normal betting amount on this game and you should too!

Oakland -13 vs. Youngstown State

The betting public is all over Oakland today and with this being at a neutral court I couldn't agree more. Oakland blew Youngstown St. out off the court the last time these two played 101-72 at Oakland. I just don't see this much weaker Youngstown St. team being able to compete here in this game. Youngstown St. kept it respectable at their home court against Oakland earlier in the season only losing by 14, there shouldn't much of a fan base there for either team so the I see Oakland walking away with this game again no problem.

Georgia Tech +8.5 vs. Syracuse

Georgia Tech has dominated this series going 6-1 ATS since 1997 and 2-1 ATS in games played at Syracuse since 1997. Georgia Tech has come on strong as of late giving really good teams a scare down to the wire, I see this game being no different. Syracuse has had a tough schedule this last few games and going 1-4 SU and 1-4 ATS so they should come into this game a little beat down and tired. I love Georgia Tech to keep this one close today and am giving this game a 3 star rating on the day.

TCU +3 vs. Oklahoma

I love that TCU as a dog in this game I think they come out and prove to much to hand for Oklahoma in this one and take the victory. Oklahoma hasn't been able to put all the pieces of their game together this season to figure out how to win. TCU hit a tough patch in their schedule and has lost their last 6 games, but I see them getting back on track here in this game on the road. I give this game a 3 star rating for CBB.

Villanova -7.5 vs. Georgetown

Georgetown is coming into this game on a 4 game losing streak on of which was to a decent Creighton team by 17 points, Villanova just beat Creighton in their last game by 16 points. I cant see Georgetown turning the corner here against a very good Villanova team. Georgetown is at home here where they are 4-10 ATS so they shouldn't have much of a home court advantage in this one, and with Georgetown being 2-10 ATS in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons and 1-8 ATS in home games after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread over the last 2 seasons, this game should be all Villanova. I am giving this game a 5 star rating on the day and making it one of my top plays in CBB today.

Illinois -4.5 vs. Rutgers

Illinois comes into this game 1-0 ATS in this series in games played at Rutgers in the last 3 seasons and is on a nice 4 game winning streak which they covered in all of them. Illinois is playing some great basketball at the right time right now and they have to keep racking up wins to insure a spot in the tourney in march. Rutgers has consistently just not been good enough on the year, they are not a bad team but just cant seem to find a way when it comes down to the end of the game. Rutgers is 4-6 ATS in home games this season so they shouldn't have much of an advantage in this one. This game is going to be a good one between two conference opponents but Illinois pulls off the spread at the end with their 72% free throw shooting on the road.