Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Wizards/Trail Blazers OVER 191
Play Over on all teams when the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (PORTLAND) - after beating the spread by 30 or more points total in their last three games and up against a non-conference foe - are 155-100 (60.8%) since 1996. Teams fitting into this situation are combining with their opponent to score 198.0 total points on average. It is also worth mentioning that Portland is 16-2 Over when it scores 105 or more points in a game this season. This is a major possibility considering the Wizards are allowing an average of 108.7 points away from home this season. We'll bet the Over.
Sam Martin
Ohio University at East Tennessee St.
Prediction: Ohio University
Wrong team is favored here tonight, and we look for the Bobcats of Ohio U to not only win outright, but to win with ease. East Tennessee State played in a much easier conference than Ohio U's MAC, and in competitive games we give the Bobcats the matchup advantage on both ends of the court. Ohio U came on strong down the stretch, including wins over both Kent State and Akron - the top two teams in the MAC Conference. Ohio U has allowed 43% shooting or less in each of their last five games, and they shut down the Buccaneers here tonight! 5* Play on Ohio U.
Steve Janus
1* San Francisco -2
These two teams met twice in the WCC regular season, with San Francisco winning both games. I think the Dons are the more motivated team in this tournament, and have a clear advantage by playing this game at home, where they are 13-3 SU and 9-4 ATS. The Broncos struggled on the road this season, going 6-9 overall, and are just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
The Dons are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5. Bet San Francisco!
Black Widow
1* on Kent State +10.5
This Kent State team should not be catching double-digit points against Colorado in the NIT Tuesday. Kent State is 25-11 on the season, and they've gone on the road to upset St. Mary's as an 11.5-point underdog and Fairfield as a 5-point underdog in the first two rounds of the NIT. They clearly aren't ready to be done playing basketball this season and will prove it once again tonight. Colorado is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread this season. The Golden Flashes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Kent State is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. We see no way the Buffaloes escape with a double-digit victory tonight. Take Kent State and the points.
Red Dog Sports
UConn vs. Purdue
Pick: UConn -22
Take the Lady Huskies of UConn who are playing at home vs. an average Purdue team, who lost to Ohio State earlier in the year by 23. Maya Moore, Stephanie Dolson and the UConn woman's team have lost just one game this year and will have an overwhelming crowd support. Look for a game in the 73-47 range. Take UConn minus the points.