West Virginia better be careful here.  I dont like the style they play here on a neutral court and a hell of a long ways from home playing in San Diego.  This region has the feeling for upsets.  Murray St is no stranger to the tournament and playing up tempo will only benefit them I believe.  

I believe the wrong team is favored here in this game.  Butler was just brutal away from home is this season going 3-13 ATS.  They finished the season on a bad not going 3-6 SU their last 9 games.  Arkansas has a lot more talent on this team.  I think the fact they aren't exactly a house hold name is why Butler is favored 

This Cincy team in no joke.  They dont get enough credit because they dont have any star players and play at a slower pace very similar to Virginia.  Georgia St will have a hard time scoring as the Bearcats just lock you down for 40 minutes.  I think that will wear them down and Cincy pulls away the last 8 minutes of the game  

I think Providence is getting too much respect here because of how they finished their season covering 5 of their last 6 and advancing to the Big East title game.  This Texas AM team has underachieved big time there is no doubt about it, but they had legit talent and also NBA talent on that team.  I think they rise to the occasion here

Bama will be getting a lot of love here because of one guy and that is their freshman Sexton who is a player no doubt.  Bama played two good games in the SEC Tournament, but prior to that they had lost 5 straight games.  I think Va Tech is being underrated here.  ACC is the best conference to me in the country.  Va Tech won @ Virginia and beat Duke two pretty good teams. 

Let's take a look at the Aztecs here against Houston.  SDSU is as hot as anyone right now in the country.  I think Houston is getting a little too much love for me right now after beating Wichita St and nearly beating Cincy.  I look for SDSU to make it 10 straight!  

The price is right now to back Kentucky.  They are playing so well right now you simply can't pass up on them.  They finished off the season by winning the SEC tournament.  They have won 7 of their last 8 games.  They have a huge height and length advantage here and everyone knows the Kentucky fan base will travel all over the country.  

This South Dakota state team is no stranger come tournament time.  They are finally getting some respect being a 12 seed here.  They have played plenty of power 5 teams the last few seasons and are lead by Mike Daum who can score with the best of them.  Ohio St I'm not buying into as they played in a weak Big Ten conference this season 

I will take UNC Greensboro as the Zags seem to be the the public choice here in this bracket and they are also a house hold name now.  I'm not sure how good they actually are because of their conference being so weak every year.  UNC-G  went on the road and won @ NC St a tournament team by the way, they also only lost by 12 @ Virginia the #1 overall team.  What I like most is that they are 6th allowed in points

Both of these teams split during the regular season, but I just think Cincy is a lot better and that Houston is getting a ton of respect because they upset the Shockers yesterday.  Cincy shot the ball terrible when they played at Houston.  Cronin has his team right where he wants them.  They will be a tough out next week

USC is a team that really needs this game.   Many have them on the outside looking in and that will serve as enough motivation for them here tonight.  Oregon has been lucky their last 2 games winning each by 2. 

I think odds makers really messed this line up here.  Florida is just so much better than Arkansas all the way around.  South Carolina gave the Razorbacks trouble last night and they are a bad team.  Florida is playing well right now and that will continue 

I really like Duke here tonight to get the job done against rival UNC.  I actually think most will take the points here with UNC.  I was extremely impressed last night with Duke.  They have a huge advantage with their bigs and I expect that will be an emphasis.

SDSU is one of the hottest teams around right now.  They have won 7 straight games and one of those included a win over Nevada.  The reason they were blown out earlier in the year is because they have battled injuries.  The Aztecs are legit and I think they win SU here

It's hard to beat a good team 3 times in one season.  That is exactly what Eastern Michigan is trying to do.  I dont think they will be successful either as Toledo will really want this game in a big way 

SDSU is the hottest team in the Mountain West outside of Nevada.  I think they get the double revenge here over Fresno St who had their way with them earlier in the season.  SDSU have won 6 straight now and will continue the run here tonight 

I think this game should actually be a PK.  Both of these teams are very similar and I think we get a better effort here from Providence.  Also Providence will easily have the fans behind them here playing on the east coast while Creighton traveling from the midwest.  

How much is left in the tank here for Boston College now playing their 3rd consecutive game while Clemson will be fresh here.  I think it comes to an end here.  Clemson has been a very nice surprise this season and look for them to take care of business

Ole Miss has simply mailed it in for the season.  They are just 1-10 Su their last 11 games so you cant trust them at all.  While South Carolina had a down year they still finished off strong going 3-2 SU their last 5 but have actually covered 6 straight 

I think the wrong team is favored here.  Oklahoma St has finished the season well winning 3 of their last 4 which included a blowout win over Kansas.  They have covered their last 4 as well.  Also Oklahoma has been a team you play against as of late and especially on the road as they are 5-10

I think this Louisville team has been overrated all season long.  The way their season has ended has me playing against them.  That epic collapse against Virginia is one of the worst losses I have ever seen .  I also think that Florida St just has more talent.  

Nevada has zero to play for here as they have locked up the conference and #1 overall seed for the tournament next week.  SDSU is playing their best ball right now winning 5 straight and this is a big one confidence wise for them on senior day I see a big effort 

New Mexico has all the sudden turned their season around right now winning 4 straight.  Another game here with major revenge in the mind.  New Mexico has a tough/ great home court advantage 

Duke will be out for serious revenge letting one get away at UNC throw in the fact they are coming off a bad loss to Va Tech.  I think this game gets ugly in a hurry

Louisville is coming off maybe the worst collapse I have seen in a while losing on a banked in 3 at the buzzer as they were up 4 with 2 seconds left.  This is very hard for them to bounce back from that blow  

Missouri had their bumps here recently but thats because they have been on the road.  Porter not playing will likely scare people away but Mizzou is 12-3 at home and looking to lock up a tournament bid 

Like the way the Aggies are playing right and will want revenge after Bama destroyed them earlier season.  The wheels have fallen off this Bama team right now losing 4 straight 

Kansas St and Baylor are both teams that could find themselves out come tournament time.  Both are in right now but I'm not sold.  I think Kansas St needs this more than ever and we get a convincing win here 

This is one line that makes no sense to me, but can't pass up on it St Bonaventure here.  They are 12-1 at home and have won 10 straight games.  They have everything to play for here trying to lock up an at large bid in the the tournament.  They also have the revenge angle here as one of their 4 losses came against Davidson.  

This is one of the bigger games here tonight I think.  Arkansas has really turned their season around here as of late winning 5 of their last 6 games with their only loss being to Kentucky. Auburn was on fire in the first meeting and Arkansas wasn't bottom line difference.  The tables flip tonight 

Missouri had a hot stretch there where they won 5 straight games, but now have slipped up losing 3 straight.  There is a lot of talk about Michael Porter right now which I think is actually gonna add some value with Vandy as they will give it their best if he does go tonight.  Vandy hasn't had a great year, but they haven't gave up either 

Iowa St shouldn't be an underdog here to this Oklahoma St team.  I know they have some injury issues but to me the talent level still sides with the Cyclones.  The fans will pack Hilton tonight on senior night as they have one of the best home court advantages in college hoops.  Oklahoma St has Kansas on deck this weekend 

I think Bama is hungry for a win here tonight.  They have lost 3 straight games and have already beat Florida this season.  Florida is also coming off a big win over highly ranked Auburn.  This is the spot to back the Crimson Tide 

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I will take my chances here with San Diego getting double digits at home.  Gonzaga is a household name and they get a lot of respect.  San Diego was just only a 3 point dog to BYU last game and BYU is no slouch.  They also won that game by 13 so they are playing with a ton of confidence and with this being senior night we will see a big performance 

Utah still has plenty to play for here as not only do they want a bye come the PAC 12 tournament they are fighting for a NCAA Tournament berth and will need to win their final 3 home games at least to have a chance.  I think UCLA is being over valued here as they have really dominated at home recently.  

I like UT-Arlington here tonight for several reasons.  They are coming off back to back road losses, but will be looking for some revenge here tonight.  I also think Georgia Southern is in a tough spot after beating their rival Georgia St in an underdog role last game.  

Lets go ahead and take Tennessee here at home laying the short number.  They have failed to cover 3 straight giving us a good line.  The main key here though is that they still have a chance to win the SEC so the effort will be there plus this is a big rivalry game.  Florida has been disappointing big time for a team one ranked in the top 10.  They have only covered once in the last 6 games.  

Minnesota will be out for some blood here tonight looking to end their very disappointing season.  Iowa scored 94 on them in the first meeting, but this Hawkeyes team is different on the road as they dont play any type of defense.  

Southern Illnois will be plenty motivated here playing the leader of the Missouri Valley Conference in Loyola.  Southern is in 2nd place and still has a shot to at least share the conference title which is enough motivation for me to back.  Southern is 13-2 at home and playing their best basketball of the season 

I know Iowa St has some guys out which has obviously inflated this line a lot.  I just dont think TCU is good enough to be laying this many against anyone.  Iowa St is also good in this home underdog role at 4-1 their last 5 with wins over Texas Tech West Virginia and Oklahoma.  Iowa St can keep this close if not win despite the injuries 

I will take my chances here with Oklahoma St.  They have played themselves into the conversation at least but currently sit out with back to back losses.  A win wont guarantee anything, but will put them in the hunt at least.  Tech's best player in Evans has a foot injury and is questionable.  Even if he goes he wont be 100% plus Tech has Kansas on deck  

This game here is really make or break for Cuse and their season.  They win this and they are in the tournament no doubt about it.  UNC has been hot I can't take that away from them and it has been impressive.  Cuse has won 3 of their last 4 and 6 of their last 9.  I think their zone can create some problems here for UNC on offense.  I just like taking the desperate teams this time of the season you normally get some huge performances.  

Penn St isn't getting enough credit for the season they have had.  They are 14-3 at home and looking to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in a long time.  Michigan has won 5 of 6 but 4 of those were on their home court.  Throw in the fact they are coming off a huge win over their rival in Ohio St this is a major let down spot 

This games simply comes down to revenge for Wyoming and the home/road splits.  New Meixco is terrible on the road with a 2-10 SU record and Wyoming is 11-3 SU at home this season.  

Both of these teams are tied in conference play, but UNI is a bad bad road team with a 2-11 SU record.  Valpo is 10-3 at home and have covered 3 straight games.  I also think the revenge angle is huge here because UNI shot 38 free throws compared to just 16 for Valpo and UNI still barely beat them by just 5.

Vandy is 0-11 on the road do I really need to say anymore than that?  They are coming off back to back home wins over Florida and Miss St setting up for another road let down.  

I'm not a big fan of Nebraska myself but you cant ignore the fact that this team is one point away from having a perfect record at home this season.  Indiana has been beaten up on the bad teams here recently.  I know a lot dont like Nebraska but no other option than to take them here

I will take my chances here with the Wolfpack on their home court.  This NC St team is playing for a tournament berth.  They have quality wins and cant afford bad home losses.  Well at a short price here I think they can handle it even though this line has dropped quite bit.  BC is terrible on the road at a 3-8 SU record.  NC St is 13-3 at home 

The Gophers have clearly mailed this season in.  If you can't get up for a big time home game against a top ranked team then your done.  Minnesota lost at home by 30 to Michigan St.  You can't back a team like that.  Look at Wisconsin now, they come into tonight beating Purdue and are looking to end their rough season on a high.  People often forget that this is a rivalry game between these schools as well.

I like the Boilermakers to bounce back with a big game here tonight.  They are on a 3 game skid now, but all 3 were very tight games and could have gone either way.  They lost those 3 by a combined 8 points.  They have a huge size advantage here vs Penn St and with Penn St coming off a big win over Ohio St this isn't the greatest spot for them 

This is simply to good of a spot to not fade Houston.  They are coming off their biggest win of the year beating Cincinnati.  They have won 3 straight, but all of those were at home.  Temple is a respectable 7-4 at home.  They only lost to Houston by 3 in the first meeting despite the Cougars shooting 48% from the field.  Temple gets the W here today 

Talk about a line that smells funny.  Boy does this one ever stand out.  Nebraska has covered 8 straight, but they have beat all the bottom feeders in conference.  Well, here is another bottom feeder team but Illinois is 11-5 at home and they put up a great battle in the first meeting losing by just 1 while shooting just 39%

This is a nice short price here to back UCLA.  This team is on the bubble right now and cant afford a home loss.  Oregon is getting a lot of respect because they have 5 of their last 6 games.  UCLA has won 5 of their last 6 games though.  Oregon also just nipped UCLA by 3 in Oregon 

I really expect this line to go up throughout the day.  This is where North Carolina slips up here and drops one.  Louisville is 14-3 at home and have this one circled as clearly its a big game whenever North Carolina comes to town 

I dont trust this Texas Tech team at all.  I think they are the most overrated team in the country.  With Baylor playing their best basketball right now I believe they win this game SU

This is too many points here for Nevada.  They will take all the money as well since they are ranked, but they were just dogs @ Boise and won SU and now favored @ Utah St where they just beat Boise on their home court.  Tricky spot here for Nevada 

LSU has fared well at home with a 10-4 record.  Missouri is playing well I just think this is a big flat spot for them here 

Providence is coming off a their biggest win beating Nova.  This sets up for a huge flat spot here and Butler lost to Providence so the revenge angle as well is very strong 

This is just to short of price to pass up on with Xavier.  Xavier has established themselves as one of the best teams in the country and still aren't getting the respect they deserve at home.  Yes, I know they have huge look ahead with Nova coming to town, but Seton Hall is playing some bad basketball right now 

Auburn is sure getting a lot of love right now.  I know Kentucky isn't the same powerhouse freshman lead team but I'm not buying Auburn either.  Coach Cal will have them ready here for a big game tonight and while they may not win I think the effort is there to keep it close 

I might be on the wrong side as this number has came down, but Drake isn't getting enough credit here with a 9-2 home record and both those losses came to the upper teams in the conference.  Indiana St is in terrible form right now as they are just 1-5 SU their last 6 

This is another line here that really makes no sense to me.  Southern Illinois should be a lot bigger favorite here.  They are playing very well right now winning 6 of their last 7 games.  Missouri St is coming off back to back wins but prior to that they were playing awful not covering 9 straight 

Getting this at + money is rare.  Kansas St has just been bad here as their offense is pretty much non existent.  Oklahoma St has improved a lot as the season goes on winning two huge road games @ Kansas and @ West Virginia. I look for Oklahoma St to continue their momentum 

Love Florida St tonight as they will take out some frustration on a Clemson team that is very overrated.  Yes, sure they have won some games now with their best player out, but that all comes to an end here tonight as Florida St is looking for a big time to get them a spot in the tournament  

Northwestern will be the desperate team here as of right now they are outside looking on the the tournament.  A loss here for sure would keep them out and a win would still keep them a float.  This is a veteran group I trust in Coach Collins to get his kids fired up even though it is Rutgers.

Miami is just too good of home team with a 9-1 record to pass up on here.  Virginia has been pretty fortunate this season I believe surviving a lot of close games.  It has to catch up at some point and I think we saw that last game as they fought back and lost in OT on their home court 

Pitt is terrible I know, but Boston College on the road is terrible as well.  BC hasn't been favored in a true road game and when you find teams that are in unfamiliar roles you have to play against them.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Pitt sneak one out 

Texas Tech is a team that plays some of the best defense in the country.  They won't have a problem here at home containing the stud freshman trae Young.  OU did hand Tech one of their 4 losses and Tech will be out for revenge.  Tech has 6 straight while OU has really fallen off just 2-6 SU thier last 8 

I will take my chances here with G Town to keep it close or at least within single digits.  They just upset Seton Hall for the first win in 4 games.  G Town was coming off 3 straight covers on the road against Creighton Xavier and Providence.  I wonder about Butler here coming off two of their biggest games in Xavier and Nova that both resulted in losses.  

No choice but to take West Virginia here as I think they get their revenge this time around and will take advantage of TCU without their PG in Fisher.  West Virginia should be hungry here for a big bounce back as they suffered an ugly loss over the weekend to Oklahoma St.  

The Aggies are starting to play like the team we saw back in November.  A top 5 team with a ton of talent.  They have won 3 straight games and 5 of their last 7.  This Kentucky team still gets a lot of respect but they simply aren't the team we are use to seeing 

Texas Tech is the most overrated team in the country and I will gladly fade this team down the stretch here.  They have won 5 straight but none of those wins were against NCAA Tournament teams.  Kansas St isn't a fur sure thing right now to get in, but a win here would almost seal the deal.  I like how they responded at Texas as an underdog and think they get another here 

I will take ASU here who has won 3 of their last 4.  Yes, UCLA is playing well themselves but this is the prime let down spot after beating a top 10 ranked Arizona team on the road.  ASU is 11-2 at home this season coming off a nice win over USC.  I think the Devils play one of their best games 

This Bama team just seems to rise to the occasion on their home court like they did as dogs against Oklahoma not to long ago.  Bama is another one of these teams that need s a big time victory.  Sitting at 15-9 you cant lose these huge home games.  I also think Tennessee is being over valued here since they were just dogs at Kentucky who is worse than Bama 

The Irish have had a rough go of things and the main reason is because of the injuries to Colson their All-American but also Farell their 2nd best player and best shooter.  Farell is back in the lineup and the Irish are desperate for wins.