Villanova at Georgetown 8:00 ET

Hoyas (+) over Wildcats - Villanova hasn’t had a winning season in the Big East since Jay Wright left the program in 2022 until this season as they have gone 11-8. But one of those losses was at the hands of Georgetown 64-63 who had lost seven straight to the Wildcats prior to that outing. The Wildcats are just 3-7 both SU and ATS on the road while the Hoyas are 13-5 at home. The Hoyas have lost five straight at home against Nova and haven’t beaten them  as hosts since the 2018-19 season. Take GEORGETOWN!

Golden State at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (+) over Warriors - New York enters this contest off of three straight wins and six of eight but are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. Golden State has to make me laugh as their only loss in the past nine games was to Philadelphia at home. The addition of Jimmy Butler has boosted the Warriors spirits and play. Curry has been just plan silly of late, but his status here is up in the air. The Knicks have won 13 of 17 although their ATS record is not so hot. Still…take NEW YORK!

Houston at Indiana 7:00 ET

Rockets (+) over Pacers - Indiana who was ranked second in offense last season hasn’t quite reached that level yet this season while Houston is truly banged up. The Rockets ended a nine-game losing streak to the Pacers in November winning 130-113 at home. Indiana has six players averaging double digits while the Rockets are looking for six healthy players. But, every Rockets is now giving 110% effort to close the gap…take HOUSTON!

Detroit at Utah 9:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Pistons - After their loss Sunday to New Orleans, Utah coach Will Hardy stated that the Jazz will be focusing on using those that want to play. They have lost eight of their last 11 games and are hosting their ninth straight home game having won three of the eight so far. Utah defeated the Pistons in December 126-119 at Detroit and have won the past four meetings and 8-of-10. Take UTAH!

UCLA at Northwestern 9:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Bruins - UCLA is a team that plays defense first and allow only 65 points per game ranking No. 21 nationally. Northwestern who has won their last three games allowing just 56.3 points per game in those three outings. The Wildcats are currently seeded 11th tied with Minnesota, Nebraska and Rutgers and they need a win to ensure that they make the cut for the Big Ten Tournament where the bottom three clubs are not included. Take NORTHWESTERN!

LA Clippers at LA Lakers 9:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Lakers- This is the second of consecutive games played by these two against each other with the Lakers taking the match up Friday night 106-102 as a 1-point underdog. The Clippers have lost four of five and are 0-6 ATS since the All-star break but once again are favored on the road against a team with a better record. Humm…take then CLIPPERS!

New Orleans at Utah 9:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Jazz - These two stand a half game apart in the standings and the winner of this encounter will still have no shot of making the playoffs. New Orleans has won the past four meetings including a pair of wins at home in January. Utah is getting ready to play their 8th straight home game and are coming off of a 117-116 win over Minnesota. Both of these clubs have 44 losses with just Washington and Charlotte having more defeats. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Illinois at Michigan 3:30 ET

Illini (+) over Spartans - Illinois has had more ups and downs then the Cyclone at Coney Island being ranked in the Top-5 early in the season and were bounced out of the Top-25 after a series of losses. Poor play hasn’t been all about poor play but injuries had a part of their woes. Michigan has also had turns during the season once looking like a Sweet-16 shoe-in but with weaknesses exposed their power rating dropped them hard and they have been trying to climbing their way back up the latter since. Not, today Take ILLINOIS

Wisconsin at Michigan State 1:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Spartans - Wisconsin’s big guys are getting the job done as they have won five of their t six games and have defeated Michigan State the last two time they played each other and have won five of the past eight meetings. Both of these clubs have been money makers for their backers with each going 18-9-1 ATS (not bad). The Spartans are 13-1 at home SU with their only loss coming at the hands of Indiana and they have responded by winning four straight since. The Badgers went from being one of the top defensive teams to top offensive teams with a mere coaching change. Take WISCONSIN!

Denver at Boston 1:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Celtics - These two have met one time this season on January 7 in Denver and the Celtics prevailed as a 10 point favorite winning 118-106 on the road. That game was tied at 93 all before the Boston went on a 15-0 run. The Nuggets had won the previous three games ending a six game winning streak in the series by Boston. The Celtics have dropped their last two when Detroit won by 20 points on Wednesday and then they blew a 25-3 lead at home against Cleveland on Friday and they have not lost three straight this season until now. Take DENVER!

Milwaukee at Dallas 8:30 ET

Mavericks (+) over Bucks - Milwaukee has picked up the pace a bit winning five of their past six and has defeated Dallas the past four times that they have met including a pair of wins this season. To the surprise of many the Mavericks are 4-3 since they got rid of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. The Mavericks are 19-11 SU at home while the Bucks are just 12-16 on the road. Take DALLAS!

Georgia at Texas 8:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Bulldogs- Georgia lost seven of Nine before they posted a huge upset Money Game win over Florida 88-83 on Tuesday. Texas meanwhile has dropped five up the past six including their last two games at Arkansas and South Carolina. Both of these clubs are on the bubble with the Bulldogs have 17 wins and 16 wins for the Longhorns. These two have last played in Austin back in 1998, 27 years ago. Take TEXAS!

SMU at Stanford 6:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Mustangs - SMU is running through the ACC basketball schedule much as they did in football and are 12-5 in conference play. But, the Mustangs are without their leading scorer in Boopie Miller who went down four games ago. SMU is 2-2 since but were on a five game win streak when he went down. Stanford fell in the first meeting 85-61 in Dallas four weeks ago and the Cardinal look to get even at home where they are 15-2 SU. Take STANFORD!

Cincinnati at Houston 4:30 ET

Cougars (-) over Bobcats - Houston has won 20-of 21 games after a 4-3 start to the season and a year here would clinch their second straight Big-12 conference title. Cincinnati who may be the single most overrated team in college basketball even with 17 wins as they are still on the bubble for the Big Dance. The Cougars have the No. 1 defense in the country and they shoot 40.2% from 30point range. The Bearcats opened the season 10-1 against weak opposition and are thee game under .500 since. Take HOUSTON!  

Texas Tech at Kansas 2:00 ET

Jayhawks (-) over Red Raiders - This is the first time that Kansas has not been ranked on the Top-25 since 2021 as they have lost four of their past six games. But, prior to this season the Jayhawks had defeated the Red Raiders in 8-of-9 meetings until a Texas Tech upset 79-50 a year ago February, The Jayhawks get some revenge here. Take KANSAS!

LA Clippers at LA Lakers 10:ET

Clippers (+) over Lakers - These two Los Angeles clubs have alternated wins and losses since November of 2023 splitting a pair if meetings this season. The Clippers ended a three game slide with a win at Chicago which was their final game on a five game road trip that started 14 days ago, a trip that ended 0-5 ATS. The Lakers are 4-2 with Luca Doncic on the court and the Clippers are 13-11 when Kawhi Leonard plays. The energy should be high here as thisone could come down to the final possession. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Iowa at Northwestern 9:00 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Wildcats - The 18 team conference that educators deemed as the Big Ten (Go figure) will have fifteen of their 18 members making the Conference tournament. Neither of these clubs have secured a spot with one week to go. Iowa has lost six of their past eight while Northwestern comes back home after a pair of road wins at Ohio State and Minnesota. Although the Hawkeyes are 1-7 SU on the road they have beaten the Wildcats 11 of the past 12 meetings…the beat goes on. Take IOWA!  

New York at Memphis 8:10 ET

Knicks (+) over Grizzlies - For some reason New York has had its way against the grizzlies winning the last three meetings including a 143-108 beat down at Madison Square Garden.exactly four weeks ago. The last time Memphis defeated the Knicks was in November of 2022 before the Knickerbockers had dropped four straight to the Griz. New York has won 11 of their last 15 games overall although they are a beat up a bit. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable and yet the price is very low. Take NEW YORK!

Portland at Brooklyn 7:40 ET

Nets over Blazers - Who are these guys…first we have to deal with the upstart Detroit Pistons and now Portland has set the league a blaze. If the Trailblazers win tonight at Brooklyn they will have had three winning streaks of four games or more in the past six weeks. Brooklyn meanwhile gave up a 14-point 4th quarter lead to Oklahoma City and have just 21 wins. But, with those 21 wins came 32 ‘covers.’ The Nets defeated the Blazers on their floor six weeks ago 132-114 and they are only 10-19 on the road. The Nets will do it again here…take BROOKLYN!

Denver at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Bucks (+) over Nuggets - These two clubs are meeting for the first time this season and have split their past eight meetings over the past four seasons. Milwaukee has won four straight since the All-star break until Tuesday’s defeat at Houston while Denver has won 10 of their last 11. But, the ‘Greek Freak’ is ready to go head-to-head with Jokic and lead the inconsistent Bucks to a win here. Take MILWAUKEE!

Golden State at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Warriors - Golden State made a huge move at the trade deadline and it has proven to be a blessing so far. Jimmy (Playoffs) Butler has injected new life into a squad that was dead in the water. The Warriors have won their last four games and six of their past seven games and have three straight wins over the Magic including a 104-99 victory on Feb. 3rd. Orlando is coming off of their worst loss of the season a 40-point blowout at the hands of the NBA’s best in Cleveland. Professionals have a way of rebounding after a embarrassing loss. Take ORLANDO!

SMU at California 11:00 ET

Golden Bears (+) over Mustangs - These two met four weeks ago in Dallas as the Mustangs defeated California 75-65 as a 13-point favorite but are off of a home loss to Clemson 79-69 as a 1-point favorite. The Golden Bears meanwhile, have dropped four straight and six of seven entering this encounter but have covered the last three. but, the Golden Bears expect its best player to return while SMU will be without one of their top starters. Take CALIFORNIA!

Kentucky at Oklahoma 9:00 ET

Sooners (+) over Wildcats - Oklahoma had lost five straight before they jumped up and defeated Mississippi State 93-87 at home Saturday for just their fourth win out of 14 SEC games. The Sooners are considered a ‘bubble’ team and need every win they can get if not advancing to the SEC Tourney finals. Kentucky is coming of a loss the Megabucks winner Alabama on Saturday and have struggled on the road going 2-6 SU while the Sooners are 11-4 at home. Take OKLAHOMA!

Texas at Arkansas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Razorbacks - Both clubs enter this battle with identical 16-11 records for the season and are 5-9 in SEC play. They met three weeks ago in Texas and the Razorbacks prevailed winning 92-85 as a 7-point underdog and are now 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Longhorns while going 3-4 SU. Texas has lost four of five which started with the loss to Arkansas and they get it back here. Take TEXAS!  

Boston at Detoit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Celtics - I know Detroit is playing way above what many though possible but here they are six game over .500. Boston has started to pick up the pace a bit but this ‘number’ is very telling as it is not double digits in over three years. The Celtics have won at least the past 10 meetings including three times this season but that all ends here. Take DETROIT!

Dallas at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Lakers - Changes took place between these two on the first day of the month as we all know. As if it wasn’t bad enough for Dallas as they sent 26 year old Luka Doncic over for Anthony Davis, but Davis came up lame during his first appearance for the Mavericks. Los Angeles is 2-2 since the trade with Lebron James and Doncic on the floor together. Mavs off of loss to Golden State on Sunday were in a look ahead spot and it cost them. Take DALLAS!

Iowa at Illinois 9:00 ET

Illini (-) over Hawkeyes - This Illinois squad has been a bummer for me of late but with a number like this that I believe is way over priced makes me think that they put it together and run away from the Hawkeyes. Iowa is just 1-6 SU on the road and the Illini have won the past two meetings and seven of the last eight. Although they are off of a win over Washington Iowa had lost eight of their previous 10 games. Getting humiliated by Duke at Madison Square Garden reset the Illini focus. Take ILLINOIS  

Mississippi State at Alabama 9:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide - I am having a great run with Alabama games winning with Megabucks against them with Auburn and Missouri and winning with them again as a Megabucks over Kentucky using them in the last three outings. The Tide are a high scoring bunch while Mississippi State is off of a loss at Oklahoma and have dropped seven of their last 12 games. The Bulldogs have lost the last seven meetings with coach Chris Jans going 0-6 since taking over. This time they break through…take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Phoenix at Memphis 8:00 ET

Suns (+) over Grizzlies - Memphis at 37-20 is exactly 10 games better, according to their records then is Phoenix 27-30. It is a mystery to most how the Suns could be under .500 with the three stars Durant, Beal and Booker on their roster. But, injuries and egos have play a part in their dysfunctional play. The past three meetings were all in Phoenix and the Grizzlies won them all. Now, it is the Suns turn to shine. Take PHOENIX!

Cleveland at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Cavaliers - Cleveland is at it again having won seven straight games and at 47-10 have the best record in the NBA. These two met in November and of course the Cavaliers won and covered 120-110 as a 7-point favorite. Orlando who lost nine of 10 in January are off of a win over Washington and have won five of eight and trail Detroit by three games for one of he final of six playoff spots. The Magic have the slowest tempo in the league and can knock the Cavs a bit off of their game. Take ORLANDO!

Florida at Georgia 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gators - No. 3 Florida has won  six straight games and for the most part they weren’t even close. The Gators have also defeated Georgia 12 straight times including an 89-59 romp four week ago in Gainesville. The Bulldogs on a four game bummer have been competitive at home and are 13-3 SU and played Auburn to a standstill before falling 70-68. They will keep this one close…take GEORGIA!

Houston at Texas Tech 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Cougars - Boy, I ‘hate’ giving out this side…and no it isn’t because I don’t think that the Red Raiders aren’t going to win, it’s just that I had the Cougars on Saturday when the blew a huge lead to a crippled Iowa State team as they won but didn’t cover the number. Texas Tech has already beaten Houston in their building this season a 82-81 overtime win. Houston has the No. 1 ranked defense allowing just 56.7 points per game and are 15-1 in conference with a three game lead. Take TEXAS TECH!

Michigan at Nebraska 8:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Wolverines - This game has drawn huge attention as Michigan is still in a race with Michigan State for the conference title as they are off of a loss to the Spartans. That loss ended a six game win streak and now has the Wolverines an meager favorite on the road. Nebraska is 10-3 SU at home and have defeated the Spartans in the past two meetings and need a win here against a Quad 1 team to give them a chance to make the grade of the Big Tourney. Take NEBRASKA!

LA Clippers at Detroit 7:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Pistons - The turn around for the Pistons is not an accident they are a competitive club that has posted 31 wins and is five game over .500. LA having played one less game is a half game ahead of Detroit record wise. Both clubs are in a virtual dead heat  when it comes to covering the number at 31-24. The Clippers have won the past 10 meetings and are 0-2 since the break. The Pistons scored 148 points their last time out against Atlanta but will return to ground level tonight. Take LA CLIPPERS!

North Carolina at Florida State 7:00 ET

Seminoles (+) over Tar Heels - For the number to come out like this snaps my head back as North Carolina has finally put it together winning their last three against Syracuse, NC State and Virginia. That’s all well and good but not of those team are NCAA bound. The Tar Heels have won five straight against the Seminoles but are 2-7-1 ATS on the road while the tribesmen are 9-5 ATS at home. Take FLORIDA STATE!

Memphis at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Cavaliers- This is the first meeting of the season between these two high scoring clubs and they met twice last year with Cleveland sweeping the series. Memphis has split their two games since the break while the Cavaliers have won both of their encounters and six straight overall. The Cavs are off of a 37-point win over New York and they should return to earth for this one as center Jarrett Allen will be sidelined. Take MEMPHIS!.

Miami at Milwaukee 6:00 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks - Go figure this Bucks team out…go ahead! They enter this fray on a three game win streak and are 2-0 since the break. They have also defeated Miami four of the last five meetings while the Heat finally won a game against Toronto after having traded Jimmy Butler. But, in the long run Miami will make their adjustment with one of the better NBA coaches leading the way. Take MIAMI!

USC at Rutgers 6:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Scarlet Knights - Straight up no kidding I have to like the Trojans here with the better record and up against the most over-rated team in college basketball. Rutgers is supposed to have a pair of first round pros picks in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper and yet they are 15th in the final spot for the Big Ten tourney tied with Minnesota and Iowa. The Trojans enter off of a pair of losses and four of the past five while Rutgers broke a 3-game losing streak with a win at Washington but have dropped six of nine. Take USC!

Ohio State at UCLA 3:45 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Bruins - UCLA had won eight of nine before falling at home to Minnesota as a double-digit favorite (-11) 64-61. Ohio State just lost a pair of home games to Michigan and Northwestern but in the sparse meetings between these two ‘conference rivals’ Ohio State has won the last three games over the past six seasons. Both clubs feel that this is a ‘must’ win game to have a chance at an invite to the Big Dance with selection day seven days away.  Take OHIO STATE!

Purdue at Indiana 1:30 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Boilermakers - It hasn’t been the best of season’s for Indiana who enter this battle off of a home loss to UCLA and have dropped six of seven and eight of 10 going 2-8 ATS. Purdue enter this fray on a 3-game bummer after a 4-game win streak but have won the past three meetings including an 81-76 win four weeks ago at Purdue. Hoosiers have had nine days rest to regroup and the will. Take INDIANA!

New York at Boston 1:00 ET

Knicks (+) over Celtics - Many feel that Boston is the only team in the East standing in front of New York when it come to getting into the NBA Finals and the are right. The Celtics have beaten the Knicks like a red headed step child winning both contests this season ad 6-of-7 meetings. New York enters off of a 37-point beat down handed to them by the Cavaliers as they are 0-6 against the three top clubs. This time they get it done. Take NEW YORK!

Missouri at Arkansas 8:00 ET

Razorbacks (+) over Tigers - Missouri was one of our current string of Megabucks winner as the ran Alabama out of the arena 110-98 on Wednesday. That win has made No. 15 Missouri the talk of the town and I am hearing now that they are on their way to the Final-4. Knee jerk reactions are not the way to go and the book-maker always has made the adjustment before you have even seen the line. The Tigers were 0-18 in SEC play last season. Arkansas is on the bubble so to speak and have dropped two in-a-row but do have wins over Texas, Kentucky but dropped their meeting at Mizzou 83-65. Not, this time…take ARKANSAS!  

Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

76ers (-) over Nets - I find one thing that seems a bit off in this match up of a pair of clubs with identical records. Both Brooklyn and Philadelphia are 20-35 straight up and I don’t believe that anyone thought that the Nets and 76ers would have the same record after the All-star farce. Their road and home records are also very similar as the Nets are 11-17 on the road while the Sixers are 10-17 at home. With their records almost exactly the same the bookies make this point spread extremely high, therefore the odds makers favor the 76ers and so do I. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Kentucky at Alabama 6:00 ET

Crimson Tide (-) over Wildcats - After having posted consecutive Megabucks winners in back-to-back games against Alabama using Auburn and then Missouri I am excited to now take the Tide against the Wildcats. Although Kentucky has revenge on their minds after losing to the Crimson 102-97 as a 2.5-point favorite. Now, the number is out of hand but I will lay it and pray that ‘we’ don’t give up a lead late. Cats just 2-5 SU on the road while Auburn handed ‘Bama just their 2nd home defeat in 112 games. Take ALABAMA!

Mississippi at Vanderbilt 3:30 ET

Rebels over Commodores - It can as a surprise to me when I learned that Mississippi coached by Chris Beard (google him) leads the nation in fewest turnovers committed per game with just 8.8. Vanderbilt may have already had their season’s high point when the beat Kentucky since they have lost five of six including their last three. Take MISSISSIPPI!

Iowa State at Houston 2:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Cyclones -  I have been singing the praises of not only Houston this season but Iowa State as well. Teams that start with defense first will always have a chance. Now, Iowa State has fallen off a bit of late and Houston is the Nation’s leader I total defense allowing just 57.5 points per game. The Cougars are 13-1 at home and enter with five straight wins and the Cyclones have won four straight. I have great respect for State’s coach  TJ Otzelberger but the odds makers don’t seem to like their chances. Take HOUSTON!!

Minnesota at Houston 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Rockets - One of the season’s mysteries has been trying to figure this Minnesota team out. Inconsistent is the work for Minnesota who can beat the best and fail against the league’s worst. For some unexplained reason the T’wolves have had their way against Houston winning the last two meetings and eight of the past 10 encounters. Anthony Edwards skipped the All-star game but he will shine here tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

New Orleans at Dallas 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Mavericks - Two clubs that have been battling injuries the entire season. Dallas was without five players in the final game before the break and managed to defeat Miami 118-113 and three of those five remain sidelined. The Pelicans had dropped 10 straight prior to their final game before the break when the came from behind to defeat Sacramento 140-133 in overtime. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Memphis at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Grizzlies - Memphis allowed Indiana (Megabucks winner) to score 50 points in the second quarter of their first game back from the all-star break. A game in which Ja Morant was not invited to attend. Meanwhile, Orlando was a Money Game winner over Atlanta as they return to health as has the Grizzlies. But it is the squad from the swamps of Florida that has its mojo in order. Take ORLANDO!

Marquette at Villanova 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Golden Eagles - Marquette had dropped three straight against UConn, St. John’s and Creighton a trio of the Big East top clubs and now has won their last two games against the Conference bottom feeders Seton Hall and DePaul. Coming off a pair of wins against weak teams does not put the Golden Eagles in a good spot. The Wildcats have lost eight straight to Marquette but have shown that they are capable with a win over St. John’s who lost t the Eagles. Take VILLANOVA

USC at Maryland 8:30 ET

Trojans (+) over Terrapins - Neither of these schools belong in the Big Ten (18) Maryland was a long time ACC champion and the Trojans are now a part of the NCAA conference farce coming of course to the Big Ten. So, USC is playing a conference game in Maryland where the East coast Navel ports are located. I am just thinking ‘how long will these conferences last.’ Rivalries will become  a thing of the past and I just can not see this match up developing into one. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

LA Clippers at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Clippers (-) over Bucks- Milwaukee had won four straight meetings before they met this season 25 days ago in Los Angeles as the Clippers broke through with a 127-117 win as a 3-5 point favorite. Once again they are favored bu three but this time on the rod. That is telling…take LA CLIPPERS!

Orlando at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Magic (-) over Hawks - Both of these clubs enter this fray under .500 but both will most likely be part of the expanded playoff format. Atlanta has won three straight in the series between these two and eight of the past 10. The Hawks lost a wild one before the break at New York going down fighting 149-148. There is a difference in attitude between these two as the Magic are looking forward and the Hawks just wanted rest. Take ORLANDO!

Memphis at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Grizzlies - Indiana has not played in eight days and in their final contest before the break the overcame a 19-point deficit and defeated the NBA’s worst team Washington in overtime 134-130. Memphis defeated the Pacers in December and that was their seventh win in the past eight meetings. Grizzlies star Ja Morant missed the game on the 12th and most likely will be sidelined. Take INDIANA!

Alabama at Missouri 9:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide - Alabama had rolled off eight straight wins before losing to Auburn on Saturday who went into Tuscaloosa and handed the No. 2 team in the country their second home loss in ten games. The Crimson Tide has won the past four meetings over the Tigers, three of which were at home. Missouri is 16-1 at home with their lone loss coming to Texas A&M 67-64. Here it comes again…the bang-bang losses for Alabama who were thrown under the bus by coach Oats after the loss to Auburn. Take MISSOURI!

Vanderbilt at Kentucky 7:00 ET

Commodores (+) over Wildcats - The surprise here is not that Vanderbilt won the first meeting 74-69 between the two three weeks ago in Nashville, the shock is that these two school have the same record at 17-8 this point of the season and they have also won 3-of-5 meetings. Both clubs are coming off of terrible losses where the Wildcats were outscored by Texas 14-1 to close the loss and Vanderbilt blew a 44-31 lead to Tennessee. The Wildcats are having guard play issues and it is getting late in the season for that. Take VANDERBILT!

SMU at Notre Dame 7:00 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Mustangs - In baseball announcer Bob prince an old time Pirates voice use to pray during a game for a bloop and a blast…that is what Notre Dame will need in order to beat SMU. After their second straight home loss dropping them to 8-4 at home.  home loss. SNU has had their confidence shaken after winning five-in-a-row before they fell at home 77-66 to Wake Forest. Fighting Irish coach Micah Strewsberry knows he is fighting for his job as it is on the line as the Irish head toward their third straight losing season. Big effort by the home team. Take NOTRE DAME!

Kansas at BYU 9:00 ET

Jayhawks (+) over Cougars - These year two of college basketball’s premiere programs North Carolina and Kansas have slipped a bit as the Jayhawks have dropped 4-of-7 and have lost eight games already headed toward double-digits losses. They are 1-6 ATS in their past seven and 2-8 ATS in the last 10 games. BYU has won their last two and 6-of-8 while going 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight games. The Cougars have surprised the Big-12 now in basketball as well as football and are off of a win over Kansas State 80-65 on Saturday. Look for the Jayhawks to rebound here (literally) and get the win. Take KANSAS!

Illinois at Wisconsin 8:30 ET

Illini (+) over Badgers - This series has been one-sided for about a decade as Illinois has won nine straight against Wisconsin including a 86-60 pounding back in early December. Most of the time when a club has been routed in the first meeting between a pair of conference rivals I move toward the defeated team in the rematch. But, with the history between these two, I’ll side with the Illini. The Badgers took down Purdue on Saturday while Illinois lost to Michigan State 79-65 being out scored 15-0 down the stretch while blowing a 16-point first half lead. Look for more of the same between these two. Take ILLINOIS!

Purdue at Michigan State 7:00 ET

Boilermakers (+) over Spartans - Their last time out Michigan State was getting routed by Illinois in the first half trailing by up to 17 points but rallied and scored the game final 15 points as Illinois went scoreless the final 8:15 of the game. Purdue one of the early season Big Ten favorites has dropped their last two after winning 11 of their previous 12 games. The Boilermakers have won the last five meetings and nine of the past 10 encounters. Take PURDUE!

Arizona at Baylor 10:00 ET

Bears () over Wildcats - Arizona had it going there for awhile winning six straight before getting upended at Kansas as state and then finding out what it is really like to play the ‘Big Boys’ and were defeated at home by Houston. I think that realization has set in and the wildcats know that in the long run they aren’t going anywhere. they go home to host BYU next and that’s where they will rise up but will be surprised if the show up here tonight. The Bears aren’t even ranked have a down season for them but they are 13-1n SU at home and the Wildcats turn into meek kittens here. Take Baylor.

Kansas State at Utah 9:00 ET

Utes over Wildcats - I am calling this a bang-bang defeat for the Wildcats. Kansas State had their six game winning streak end at Brigham Young on Saturday and should be slightly disheartened a bit while remaining on the road. Utah is off of an upset over Kansas adding confidence to a club that has underachieved this season. But the emergence of Gabe Madsen has been a key. Look for another great home effort where the are 13-3 SU. Take UTAH!

Duke at Virginia 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Blue Devils - Don’t get the Blue Devils anger… after losing st Clemson they rebounded with a pair of wins at California and Stanford by a total of 57 points. Virginia who is having their worse season in decades defeated rival Virginia Tech at their place who started 1-6 in ACC play and have climb back to 6-8 and 12-13 overall. The Cavaliers have two of the Past three meetings in Charlottesville while Duke pounded the Cavs 73-48 in their win late March. Take VIRGINIA!

Rutgers at Oregon 7:00 ET

Scarlet Knights (+) over Ducks - I still find it difficult to accept that a team from New Jersey is playing a ‘conference’ game in Oregon. The Big Ten has gone bi-coastal as Rutgers makes the trip to the west coast and they have been struggling of late losing their last two and 3-of-4. Oregon has also had a struggle this season losing six of seven and have lost four conference games at home. The Scarlet Knights have a pair of pro already in their starting five with Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper who are looking to follow in their fathers footsteps. Take RUTGERS!

Kansas State at BYU 9:00 ET

Cougars (-) over Wildcats - Kansas State has won six straight games and is 9-1 ATS in their past 10 games while BYU is off of a win at West Virginia but lost their previous two to Cincinnati and Arizona. although just 13-11 on the year the Wildcats have defeated five ranked teams playing in the Big-12. Just like in football the  Cougars are underrated not only by the media but by the odds makers and public as well. They show up tonight. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG

Kentucky at Texas 8:00 ET

Longhorns over Wildcats -  I have to rule this my ‘Money Game’ believe I truly believe  that if ‘we’ win this particular game that it will be a very good day, I see this as a key release. You know that graft and corruption filters its way into all aspects of life including sports and I am wondering how a 10 loss team like Texas that has dropped three in-a-row gets to be ranked No. 19 in the country (are you kidding me). Well, maybe it is the level of competition they play in the SEC. The Wildcats on a 2-game mini streak are just 2-4 SU in true road games. This line is a come-get-me…take TEXAS!

Mississippi State at Mississippi 6:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Rebels - These two met four weeks ago in Starkville, and the Bulldogs held serve in overtime winning 84-81 as a beaten favorite and that was their fifth win in the last six meetings with Ole Miss. The Rebels enter on a three game win streak including a pair of road wins against weak sisters LSU and South Carolina. State meanwhile has dropped 3-of-4 and a win here would even their SEC record at 6-6. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!  

Auburn at Alabama  4:00 ET

Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide - Big games between these two schools is nothing new to them as they battle it out every fall in the Iron Bowl and now their basketball teams take center stage in the shootout between No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama. This will be the first No. 1 against No. 2 matchup in three years as both squads at 10-1 in SEC play while Alabama leads the nation in scoring putting up 90.5 points per game. The Tigers aren’t far behind ranking No. 8 averaging 84.8 and the actually advantage may come down to coaching and there is a Pearl out there and he gets the nod. Take AUBURN!   

Missouri at Georgia 3:30 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Tigers - Missouri is ranked No. 19 and I believe that most people think they are better than that which in my mind makes them over-rated. I continue to her hype and praise about the Tigers and oh yes they are very good but still a bit overrated. Georgia on the other hand has lost even of their last nine games but won the past two meetings sweeping the Tigers 2-0 last season. Mizzou is just 2-4 SU in true road games while Bulldogs bite at home and are 13-2 SU. Take GEORGIA!  

Ucla at Indiana 8:00 ET

Hoosiers (+) over Bruins - These two former basketball powers have played each other 12 times splitting 6-6 and have 16 national titles between them. UCLA just had their seven game win streak end at Illinois on the heels of a six game losing streak. Indiana just broke their own losing streak of five games with a win over Michigan State. The Bruins are 3-4 in true road games while the Hoosiers are 11-3 at home. Defense has been the Bruins strongest point holding opponents under 71 points going 15-1 in those contests. But, at home it is…INDIANA!

Miami at Dallas 8:30 ET

Heat (+) over Mavericks - This will be the second meeting of the season between these two with Miami holding serve in South Beach taking the first encounter 123-118 in overtime getting the cash as a 2.5-point favorite. Both clubs played last night with different results as Dallas won outright as a heavy underdog and Miami blew a 10 point lead starting the final quarter buy scoring only eight points and getting out-scored by 24 points. Heat must redeem themselves tonight. Take MIAMI!

Maryland at Nebraska 8:30 ET

Terrapins (+) over Cornhuskers - These two met four weeks ago in Maryland and the Terrains won that meeting in a close one 69-66 as a 9.5-point favorite. The Terrapins have won the past two meetings and seven of the last eight and as what has been a basketball school they should be able to get in done against a school that primarily thinks of oblong shaped balls. Nebraska has won four straight after a six game slide and have only three starters averaging double figures. Take MARYLAND!

Memphis at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (-) over Grizzlies - The LA Clippers have won four straight games against Memphis including an outright win in December their only meeting thus far this season. The Grizzlies have won 11 of the last 13 and prepare for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard who is healthy enough to play in only his 15th game of the season. With the recent play of James Harden the Clippers can get the win and cover. Take LA CLIPPERS!

Sacramento at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Kings - What a season New Orleans has had with injuries and roster changes that just have not produced they way the Pelicans had hoped. These two met four days ago in Sacramento where the Kings posted a non-cover victory 123-118 as an 8-point favorite and handed the Pelicans their ninth straight loss. But, the Kings have one of the worst ATS records in the NBA are 2-8 ATS in their past 10 games and have covered just 18 of 53 outings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET

Knicks (-) over Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks are one of the few teams that come into Madison Square Garden and give the Knicks fits. For the most part is because Trae Young seems to thrive in New York taunting the crowd while playing the game. The Hawks have won three straight games and are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall and 8-1 ATS in their last nine games. The Knicks did manage to win and cover at home against the Hawks their first home win and cover in over three years. They win once again…take NEW YORK!

St. John’s at Villanova 6:30 ET

Wildcats (+) over Red Storm - St. John’s under Rick Pitino is having their best season (21-3)  since the days of Chris Mullen in the late 70’s while the Wildcats are still trying to return to the status they had under Jay Wright. The Red Storm have won the past three meetings but before Pitino entered the scene the Wildcats has won the previous six meetings. Villanova has won their last two games and five of six and have the Storm in their sites. Take VILLANOVA!

Memphis at Phoenix 10:00 ET

Suns (+) over Grizzlies - Has there been anyone more disappointing this NBA season considering expectations then the Phoenix Suns! Memphis with or without Ja Morant in the lineup have out done expectations and had won 10 of 11 games before falling to Oklahoma City Saturday night. Kevin Durant has been part of the problem, and no his play, but when he’s not playing. Without Durant the Suns are 2-11 this season. He’s playing tonight. Take PHOENIX

Alabama at Texas 9:00 ET

Longhorns (+) over Crimson Tide - Image after all these years of have Alabama ranked the No. 1 football team in the nation but now they moving to the top of the college basketball polls and deservedly so. The Crimson Tide have won six straight and 14 of their last 15 while Texas has been headed in the opposite direction. The Longhorns started 11-2 but have now dropped three of four but will be playing a tough brand of defense st home tonight. Take TEXAS!

Detroit at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Pistons - Detroit has certainly been the better storyline coming from their franchise low in wins last year which they have already surpassed in this season. Chicago holding ninth in the playoff race has lost 11 of 15 but have defeated the Pistons in seven of the last 10 meetings. Taake CHICAGO!

New York at Indiana 7:30 ET

Knicks over Pacers - What wrong with this picture or at least what I am seeing. Is this not the same Indiana squad that took the Knicks out of the playoffs last season closing therm out in five games, well, yeah and at home Pacers were minus-7 and minus-6 in those battles. Now, what is this, the visiting Knickerbockers are favored (at least the opening #). I am taking the Knicks here. Take NEW YORK!

Tennessee at Kentucky 7:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Volunteers - This is the second meeting of the season between these two with Kentucky pulling the upset win in Knoxville two weeks ago. Most of the time I would be looking for the Tennessee to return the favor and take down the Wildcats on their home floor, but not this time around. The Wildcats dropped the following two games after their win against the Vols but righted themselves with a romp over South Carolina. Tennessee responded with three straight after their loss to the Cats and will get upset again…Take KENTUCKY!

Florida at Mississippi State 7:00 ET

Bulldogs (+) over Gators - Florida has had some very impressive wins and one of them happened Saturday when they defeated No. 1 Auburn and the other was beating Tennessee by 30 points the first week of January. MSU rebounded with a win over Georgia after tough losses to Missouri and Alabama and have won four of the last seven meetings. Bulldogs will have a tough task on defense but they are up to it. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE!

Sacramento at Dallas 8:30 ET

Kings (+) over Mavericks - Dallas was involved in one of the biggest blockbuster trade in NBA history and many think that the Mavericks got the worst of the deal sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. With Doncic being 25 years old and Davis the Mav’s were think of the immediate effect as opposed to the long run. Davis’ debut was spectacular Saturday night scoring 26 points grabbing 13 rebounds with 5 assists and 3 blocked shot. But, unfortunately for them Davis had to be removed for the contest because of and injury and will be missing for up to a month. Take SACRAMENTO!

Atlanta at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (-) over Hawks - This is the first meeting of the season between these two midland clubs with Atlanta taking  3-of-4 meetings last season and are 7-2 over the Magic in the past nine encounters. Returning from a road trip where they went 1-5 Orlando posted a 112-111 win over San Antonio when they returned home Saturday night. Atlanta was active during the trade deadline acquiring four new player and it will take time for them to mesh together. Take ORLANDO!

North Carolina at Clemson 7:00 ET

Tar Heels (+) over Tigers - This is the first meeting of the season between these two with Clemson having won the last meeting a year ago February. North Carolina has struggled (for them) this season and already has 10 losses five of which have come in the ACC. The Tar Heels posted a narrow 67-66 win over Pittsburgh Saturday and will be ready for a squad that has already beaten Kentucky and Duke as hosts. This one should go down to the final buzzer. take NORTH CAROLINA!

Philadelphia at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

76ers (+) over Bucks - Believe it or not I think that the 76ers are going to make the playoffs. Embiid has taken virtually the entire first half off and their other oft-injured teammates are coming together for a second half push which needs to start soon. Sunday’s match up might be one that they might not rather have but you have to play the big boys at one time or another, the dilemma for Philadelphia is that the Bucks have beaten them six straight times and eight of the past 10 meetings The last Sixers win over Milwaukee came in March of 2023 in the Brew City. The Bucks have won just two of their past eight games and have had to deal with Giannis not always being available. The price is way too cheap for a home team (16-8) up against a club that is 11 games under .500.  Take PHILADELPHIA!

Texas Tech at Arizona 10:30 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Wildcats - These two met less then a month ago in Lubbock and the Red Raiders won 70-54 as a 4.5 point favorite. Arizona has won their last five games and nine of 10 after slow start to the season with that lone loss to Texas Tech. The Wildcats are 8-2 ATS in those 10 games while that is being matched by the Raiders have won seven straight and 9-of-10. Raiders are 5-0 in true road games. Take TEXAS TECH!  

Denver at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Nuggets- We are hearing some bad things coming out of Phoenix as the struggling Suns and most of it is locker room stuff which coach Mike Budenholzer denies. Denver is streaking and have won their last five games and 13 of 17. But, the Suns will have a chip on their shoulder and will be without Kevin Durant (which many say is the problem) but the Nuggets will be without Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter and Aaron Gordon is questionable. Take PHOENIX!

Alabama at Arkansas 8:30 ET

Razorbacks (+) over  Crimson Tide - It is wonderful to see the series results between schools and how they may differ from one sport or another. Alabama has won the last four meetings but the series is even at 5-5 but Arkansas is 8-2 ATS. Last Saturday the Razorbacks were one of our Saturday winners over Kentucky and after starting 0-5ij SEC play they have now won 3-of-4 conference match ups. The Tide have had a week of rest and that doesn’t always help. Take ARKANSAS!  

Oklahoma City at Memphis 6:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Thunder - Oklahoma City is out to prove that last year’s best of the west record was no fluke. This season they are once again leading the NBA winning 41 of 50 while only Cleveland has more wins (42) they also have one more loss so the Thunder have the highest winning percentage in the league. The Grizzlies have had a patch work season with injuries playing a large part and yet they are 34-17 ATS the best in the NBA. Take MEMPHIS!

Indiana at LA Lakers 4:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Lakers - Los Angeles is still waiting for the Lakers debut of Super star Luka Doncic as everyone anticipates the pairing of Doncic and James. Indiana has won five of six and will up against a rejuvenated LeBron James had a triple-double in New York scored 40 points not too bad for a 40-year old. Pacers playing well enough to pull off the upset here. Take INDIANA!

Texas A&M at Missouri 3:30 ET

Aggies (+) over Tigers - While Texas A&M has owned this series winning the last four meetings and eight of the past 10 this will be the first meeting since last February. Missouri is off of a heartbreaking loss at Tennessee where they blew a double-digit lead but did manage to get the cover. the Tigers are 15-0 at home while Texas A&M is 3-3 with the losses at Oklahoma and Texas and a win at Mississippi. take TEXAS A&M!  

St. John’s at Connecticut 8:00 ET

Red Storm (+) over Huskies - Can this be right…St. John’s is ranked higher (#12) than two-time defending champion Connecticut (#19). Yes, it is true, as true as Rich Pitino throwing a temper tantrum when the Red Storm were left out of the Big Dance, which the Huskies sailed through for the second year in a row. The point here is that Pitino feels that a win here and the election committee could not leave them out no matter what happens the rest of the way out.Although, UConn has been without their big man this season and they have suffered  dropping to No. 119 in defensive efficiency. Johnnies at 20-3 are the best since the Chris Mullin and Lou Carnesecca days as the Storm ranked fourth in the nation in defensive efficiency. Huskies are 7-3 SU in the past 10 meetings but the Redmen (there I did it) are 73 ATS. Take ST. JOHN’S!  

Philadelphia at Detroit 7:30 ET

76ers (-) over Pistons - Philadelphia has been just a shell of what they could be because of injuries to each of their big three as Embiid, George and Maxey have played together just 10 time out of 50 games this season. Well, they all appear healthy and will play and they are 7-3 when the trio play together. This will be Joel Embiid’s 15th game this season and the upstart Pistons have struggled against the Sixers winning just once in the past 20 meetings. Detroit has dropped their last two games and five of seven. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Sacramento at Portland 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Trailblazers - The Trailblazers have won 9-of-10 and are beginning to receive respect from the media and the rest of the league that any team should. Now, 22-29 on the season they are a very profitable 30-20-1 ATS and the bookmakers have moved the market to the point that they are now favored.The Kings got off to a quick start under new coach Doug Christie but have now dropped five of their last seven including a 130-111 home loss to Orlando. look for the Kings to give a solid effort and get the cash. Take SACRAMENTO!

Nebraska at Washington 10:30 ET

Huskies (+) over Cornhuskers - This would make a great match-up on the gridiron and even now on the hardwood it brings a more competitive squad then previous versions. Nebraska had lost six straight and five of those defeats were against ranked teams before their most current two game streak. Coming off of a win at Oregon the Huskies ended a six game losing streak of their own defeating Minnesota and will surprise the Cornhuskers. Take WASHINGTON!

Orlando at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Magic - This is the first meeting of the season between these two and until down the Kings have had their way against Orlando winning the last six encounters. Sacramento has won 12 of 18 games since Doug Christie replaced replacing Mike Brown. The Kings just acquired All-star Zach LaVine from the Bulls in exchange for All-star De’Aaron Fox was sent to San Antonio. The Magic need to pull off some tricks as they have lost their last four and 9-of-10 with their lone win and cover against the Pistons 11 days ago. Kings adjustment to LaVine will take time to mesh as their karma has been rocked. Take ORLANDO!

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Illinois at Rutgers 8:30 ET

Illini (-) over Scarlet Knights - Both of these squads have been so disappointing to date as much more was expected of them. So who put these expectations on them..the media, the people that think they know it all and understand nothing of what makes a winner. It is so much more than scoring points, it is having the grit to fight through the rougher time. Rutgers has possibility two of the top-5 NBA draft picks on their roster and can’t seem to put it together. The Illini have had visions of greatness but have to play both ends of the floor for the full 40 minutes. Tonight they do…take ILLINOIS!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over 76ers - This will be the second meeting of the season between these two with Miami taking a 106-89 romp in mid-November as a 2.5-point favorite. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid who had only 11 points that night most likely will sit this one out after playing 36 minutes while getting a triple-double with 29 points 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler posted 30 points in the first meeting and his status for tonight its up in the air with the trading deadline on Thursday. Still, tonight take MIAMI!

Cleveland at Detroit 7:00 ET

Pistons (+) over Cavaliers- Detroit has been bad for so long we can’t keep track of the number of losses they have suffered by Cleveland. Actually, the streak is at 11 straight for the Cavaliers over the Pistons which includes two wins this season. But, this is a different Pistons’ club as they are 25-25 on the season after setting a franchise low in wins last season with 12. The Cavaliers are looking toward the All-star break and getting some rest for their weary legs. Take DETROIT!