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BIG EAST TOURNAMENT
(at New York)
Providence (12-18, 10-15-1 ATS) vs. Seton Hall (18-11, 8-15 ATS)
These teams closed the regular-season against each other on Saturday, with Providence falling 92-80 as a one-point home underdog. The Friars enter the conference tournament at Madison Square Garden on a 10-game losing skid (3-6-1 ATS), and they’ve lost 12 of their last 13 since starting Big East play 3-2 SU and ATS. Providence’s defense has been nonexistent, giving up more than 90 points in three of the last four games and seven of the last 13. Furthermore, the Friars surrendered more than 80 points in 13 of 18 conference contests.
With Seton Hall’s win at Providence on Saturday, the Pirates are now on a 6-2 run, and they’ve followed up a 1-6 ATS slump with consecutive spread-covers (both on the road). Seton Hall has scored 83, 85 and 92 points in its last three games, and has tallied at least 76 points six times during its current 6-2 streak.
Seton Hall has won three of the last four in this rivalry both SU and ATS, and the winning team has scored 88, 98 and 92 points in the last three clashes. The Pirates are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 head-to-head battles, the ‘dog has covered in seven of the last 10 and the SU winner has cashed in each of the last nine meetings.
Both teams are struggling at the betting window. Providence is in ATS slumps of 2-6-1 overall (all in the Big East and all against winning teams), 1-4 at neutral sites and 1-3-1 after a non-cover. The Pirates have failed to cover in 14 of 20 overall, 13 of 19 against Big East foes, 19 of 26 at neutral sites and eight of 10 after a SU victory. On the bright side, Seton Hall is 5-2 ATS both in its last seven Tuesday contests and its last seven versus losing teams.
The over is on runs of 4-1 for the Friars overall (all in the Big East), 5-1 for the Friars against winning teams, 4-1 for Seton Hall at neutral sites and 5-1 in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: SETON HALL and OVER
Rutgers (15-16, 12-14 ATS) vs. Cincinnati (16-14, 7-18 ATS)
Rutgers has followed up a modest three-game winning streak (2-0 in Big East play) by dropping four of its last five, including Saturday’s ugly 83-54 loss at Pittsburgh, failing to cover as a 14½-point road underdog. The Scarlet Knights started Big East play with eight consecutive SU and ATS losses, then covered in seven of their next eight games (5-3 SU) and now have dropped two in a row SU and ATS.
After two narrow losses to eighth-ranked West Virginia (74-68 on the road) and ninth-ranked Villanova (77-73 at home), the Bearcats went to No. 19 Georgetown for Saturday’s regular-season finale and got boat-raced 74-47 as a seven-point road underdog. Cincinnati has lost seven of its last nine games and is 4-14 ATS since the Big East season kicked off.
One of the Bearcats’ four spread-covers in conference play came back on Jan. 2 at Rutgers, a 65-58 win as a five-point road favorite. Cincinnati 3-0 SU and ATS in the last three meetings after the Scarlet Knights went 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS in the first three clashes since the Big East expanded in 2005-06. The favorite has gotten the money in each of the last four meetings.
Rutgers has cashed in seven of 10 overall (all in conference) and five of six on Tuesday, but it is 1-5 ATS in its last six neutral-site games, 3-9 ATS in its last 12 after a SU victory, 8-20-1 ATS in its last 29 after a non-cover and 5-11 ATS in its last 16 against winning teams. Meanwhile, the Bearcats’ are in pointspread ruts of 7-22 overall (4-14 last 18), 6-20 in the Big East, 5-16 after a SU defeat, 4-13 after a non-cover, 1-4 against losing teams and 1-5 on Tuesday.
The over is 6-2 in Rutgers’ last eight games after a loss of more than 20 points and 4-0 in Cincy’s last four after a loss of more than 20 points, but the Bearcats are also on “under” stretches of 5-0 at neutral sites, 4-0 on Tuesday and 9-3 after a loss. Finally, this year’s meeting stayed under the total following a 3-0 “over” surge in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: RUTGERS
HORIZON LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
(at Indianapolis)
Wright State (20-11, 11-15-2 ATS) at (12) Butler (27-4, 12-19 ATS)
Wright State advanced to the Horizon League tournament championship game with Saturday’s 69-50 rout of Detroit as a 5½-point favorite at Hinkle Fieldhouse, which is Butler’s home court. The Raiders have alternated wins and losses in their last five games, but they’re 9-3 SU in their last 12 contests (all in the Horizon). On the downside, Wright State is just 4-10-2 ATS in its last 16 outings, and it has posted consecutive spread-covers just once since starting the season 4-0 ATS.
Butler, shooting for its third consecutive Horizon League championship, has a 19-game winning streak on the line today, and it also sports a 19-0 record in conference. On Saturday, the Bulldogs hosted Wisconsin-Milwaukee in semifinal action and pulled away late for a 68-59 victory, falling short as a 14½-point favorite. Butler has turned up the heat defensively, holding six of its last seven opponents and 10 of the last 13 under 60 points.
The Bulldogs swept the season series from the Raiders, winning 77-65 as a 1½-point road underdog and 74-62 as an eight-point home chalk. Since losing three straight to Wright State – including the 2007 conference tournament championship game – Butler has won six in a row in this rivalry, going 4-1 ATS. The home team has won eight of the last 10 meetings, the underdog is 6-3 ATS in the last nine and the SU winner is 9-2 ATS in the last 11.
Wright State has cashed in seven of eight on Tuesday, but from there the pointspread trends turn negative, including 1-11-1 on the road, 4-10-2 in conference, 1-4-1 after a SU win, 1-5 following a spread-cover, 3-8-2 against teams with a winning record and 2-10 against opponents with a winning percentage above .600. Butler is on ATS slides of 2-5 overall, 2-6 at home, 0-4 on Tuesday and 2-5 after a SU win.
The under is on runs of 8-2-1 for the Raiders on Tuesday, 4-0 for Butler overall and 5-1 for Butler in Horizon action. However, the over is 4-0 in Wright State’s last four against winning teams, 4-0 in Butler’s last four against winning teams, 6-2 in Butler’s last eight on Tuesday and 4-0 in the last four battles between these schools.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BUTLER and OVER
NBA
Boston (40-21, 24-36-1 ATS) at Milwaukee (33-29, 41-21 ATS)
Two squads going in the right direction clash at the Bradley Center, where the Celtics put a four-game winning streak on the line against the surging Bucks, who have won three in a row and nine of their last 10.
Boston needed a furious fourth-quarter rally to knock off the lowly Wizards 86-83 on Sunday, never threatening to cover as a 12-point home favorite to halt a three-game ATS surge. The Celtics have won four in a row and 11 of their last 16, but their 3-1 ATS uptick comes on the heels of an 11-25 ATS funk.
The Bucks started last week with a home-and-home sweep of the Wizards (100-87 victory as a 10-point home favorite; 102-74 as a four-point road chalk). Then they caught a break against Cleveland on Saturday, as LeBron James sat out with an injury and Milwaukee took advantage with a 92-85 victory over the Cavaliers as a 3½-point home favorite. The Bucks have cashed in 10 straight games (9-1 ATS) – going 4-0 SU and ATS at home – and they now have the best pointspread mark in the NBA.
Boston took out Milwaukee 98-89 in the only previous meeting this season, but the Bucks cashed as a 12½-point road underdog, their fourth straight spread-cover in this rivalry (all as an underdog). The Celtics are 7-1 SU in the last eight series clashes, but Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 (4-1 ATS at the Bradley Center).
The Celtics have cashed in four of their last five on the highway, but they’re otherwise in ATS ruts of 7-16-1 overall, 3-7 against Eastern Conference foes, 1-4 versus the Central Division, 3-8-1 against winning teams, 5-15-1 after one day off, 3-11-1 following a non-cover and 1-4 on Tuesday. Conversely, Milwaukee is on positive ATS runs of 44-21-1 going back to the end of last year, 4-0 at home, 22-6 in Eastern Conference games, 13-3 when facing the Atlantic Division, 4-1 when playing on two days of rest and 22-8 after a spread-cover.
Boston is on “under” runs of 6-2 on the road, 5-2 against the Central Division and 7-2 after a SU victory, while the Bucks sport “under” trends of 4-1 overall, 7-2 at home, 20-6 within the Eastern Conference, 10-4 after a SU win, 4-1 versus the Atlantic Division and 5-1 on Tuesday. Finally, the last two meetings between these squads have stayed below the posted total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: MILWAUKEE and UNDER
DUNKEL INDEX
Miami at Charlotte
The Heat look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games as an underdog. Miami is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3 1/2)
Game 551-552: Houston at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.299; Washington 115.543
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 553-554: LA Clippers at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.089; Orlando 126.432
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 14 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 555-556: Philadelphia at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.482; Indiana 118.206
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 1 1/2; 209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-1 1/2); Over
Game 557-558: Miami at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 118.705; Charlotte 115.883
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3 1/2); Under
Game 559-560: Boston at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 118.537; Milwaukee 125.971
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 7 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 188
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-1); Over
Game 561-562: Utah at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 121.365; Chicago 118.758
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 2 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 3 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3 1/2); Over
Game 563-564: Sacramento at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.877; Portland 122.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 10; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 8; 198
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-8); Over
Game 565-566: Toronto at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.446; LA Lakers 128.657
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 18; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
NCAAB
St. John's vs. Connecticut
The Huskies look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. Connecticut is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Huskies favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4)
Game 567-568: Pennsylvania at Princeton
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 45.584; Princeton 58.209
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Princeton by 13
Dunkel Pick: Pennsylvania (+13)
Game 569-570: DePaul vs. South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 55.893; South Florida 63.388
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-6 1/2)
Game 571-572: St. John's vs. Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 64.423; Connecticut 70.193
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 6
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 4
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4)
Game 573-574: Providence vs. Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 60.270; Seton Hall 65.953
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 6
Dunkel Pick: Providence (+6)
Game 575-576: Rutgers vs. Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 56.186; Cincinnati 64.027
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-7 1/2)
Game 577-578: Duquesne at St. Bonaventure
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 56.412; St. Bonaventure 60.743
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-1 1/2)
Game 579-580: St. Joseph's at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 53.877; Rhode Island 61.427
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+13 1/2)
Game 581-582: George Washington at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 58.626; Dayton 67.803
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 9
Vegas Line: Dayton by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Washington (+11 1/2)
Game 583-584: Massachusetts at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 54.117; Charlotte 59.955
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 9
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+9)
Game 585-586: North Texas vs. Troy
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 56.272; Troy 51.542
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 587-588: Wright State at Butler
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 61.496; Butler 70.868
Dunkel Line: Butler by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 7
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-7)
Game 589-590: Montana vs. Northern Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 58.673; Northern Colorado 53.778
Dunkel Line: Montana by 5
Vegas Line: Montana by 1
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-1)
Game 591-592: Portland State at Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 53.601; Weber State 61.031
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Weber State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+8)
Game 593-594: IUPUI vs. Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 59.969; Oakland 55.028
Dunkel Line: IUPUI by 5
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 595-596: Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman
Dunkel Ratings: Florida A&M 37.351; Bethune-Cookman 40.057
Dunkel Line: Bethune-Cookman by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Bethune-Cookman by 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida A&M (+5)
Game 597-598: North Carolina A&T vs. Howard
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 41.345; Howard 31.936
Dunkel Line: North Carolina A&T by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina A&T by 7
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina A&T (-7)
NHL
Florida at Minnesota
The Wild look to take advantage of a Florida team that is 0-6 in its last 6 road games. Minnesota is the pick (-175) according to Dunkel, which has the Wild favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-175)
Game 51-52: Nashville at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.838; Atlanta 11.314
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-110); Under
Game 53-54: Calgary at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.306; Detroit 14.081
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-190); Over
Game 55-56: NY Islanders at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.664; Philadelphia 12.264
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-240); Over
Game 57-58: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.985; Toronto 11.476
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+110); Under
Game 59-60: Tampa Bay at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.421; Montreal 11.074
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Over
Game 61-62: Florida at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.793; Minnesota 12.966
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-175); Under
Game 63-64: Vancouver at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.849; Colorado 12.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-120); Over
Game 65-66: Ottawa at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.331; Edmonton 11.110
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 67-68: Columbus at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.453; Anaheim 11.706
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-190); Under
Marc Lawrence
Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls
Prediction: Chicago Bulls
The Bulls host the Jazz in a non-conference clash in the Windy City Tuesday evening knowing Chicago is 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS in this series when playing off a loss. They are also 5-1 ATS as a series host when off a loss. With Utah taking to the road off a string of five consecutive conference clashes, look for the Bulls to improve on their numbers here tonight.
BIG AL
Toronto Raptors at LA Lakers
The Lakers are 0-7 OU (-12.3 ppg) after two away losses in which Kobe Bryant took more than 20 shots in each and 0-4 OU (-11.5 ppg) after a loss in which Andrew Bynum shot worse than 33% from the field. Also, the Lakers are The Lakers are 0-5 OU (-13.7 ppg) when facing a team they lost to in their previous same-season match-up and 0-7 OU (-10.9 ppg) as a home favorite after a road loss in which they committed fewer than ten turnovers.
Play on: Under
Matt Fargo
Montana vs. NO. Colorado
Play: NO. Colorado +1.5
So exactly why is Montana favored here? It is obviously based on name alone and not by the quality of these two teams. Northern Colorado has had a sensational season yet no one has seemed to notice with the exception of one place. The Bears are the highest ranked team in the Big Sky Conference in the latest mid-major poll provided by CollegeInsider as they are ranked 11th followed by Weber St. coming in at 15th. Montana is no where to be found yet it is labeled as the favorite in this matchup. Northern Colorado is riding a four-game winning streak and overall it is 24-6 on the season which includes a solid 12-5 record away from home. One of those losses was a one-point setback at Oklahoma and while the Sooners are in a down year, this is still a team from the Big XII we are talking about. The Bears had four losses by six points or fewer and one of those came at home against Montana by two points which was their only home loss this season. That could raise some questions about being at a matchup disadvantage but it won in Montana by 11 points prior to that. Motivation is not an issue this time of year for most but that home loss should give Northern Colorado a little extra in the tank for today. Montana easily took care of Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament but that game was at home and came against a team it completely dominated in all three meetings this season. The Bears have edges on the defensive side of the floor as well as free throw shooting, both of which are extremely important this time of year. They are 18th in the nation in free throw shooting at 74.6 percent and even better is the fact that they average over 25 attempts per game. With a win tonight Northern Colorado would set a school record for most wins in a season and the 13th non-home win would be good for third most in the entire country and that is saying something. 3* Northern Colorado Bears
Craig Trapp
Rutgers vs. Cincinnati
Play: Rutgers +7.5
The Bearcats are playing some of the worst basketball in the Big East, in fact they are 2-8 ATS in L10 and an even worse 7-18 ATS overall. Rutgers has at least looked competitive in the last 10 with a record 4-3 ATS in L7 games including a huge win against Georgetown about 3 weeks ago. Like a home game for Rutgers as well can't hurt. Lace Stephenson for the Cats is a NY legend but his homecoming games this year has not been good as he really has pressed in those games. Expect the same this game as Cincy pulls off a last second win, take the points with Rutgers!
DAVID CHAN
Miami @ Charlotte Bobcats
PICK: Charlotte Bobcats -3
Some teams just match up really well against other teams. That’s the case here: the Bobcats have mauled Miami in both meetings this season. When these teams played six weeks ago, Miami was absolutely smothered and scored 65 points. Dwyane Wade had 16 points, but one lonely assist to go with them.
The line in that game was Bobcats -4. The Heat are 11-11 since and the Bobcats are 9-12, but the Bobcats had two trips out West in that stretch. Starting this number below 4 is a mistake, and given this season’s results I’d set it at 5 or 5.5.
Nick “The BookieKiller” Parsons
Calgary @ Detroit
Pick: Calgary +1.5
A critical Western Conference matchup sees the Calgary Flames travel to Detroit to take on the Red Wings; for a number of different reasons I believe the prudent wager in this one is the Flames on the "puck line":
The Wings are currently holding down the eighth spot in the West with the Flames sitting in ninth.
Calgary has won three of four; Detroit four of five.
Detroit beat Chicago 5-4 on Sunday; Calgary whipped the Wild 5-2 later the same day.
Miikka Kiprusoff is 4-2-0 with 2.31 GAA in his last six starts against the Wings and is expected to get the start tonight.
Calgary has seemingly turned a corner after a rough patch and I believe it will leave everything it has on the ice tonight as it gears up for a run down the stretch; in a tightly contested affair which could very well see OT; consider laying it here for the +1.5
Joseph D'Amico
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
pLAY: Milwaukee Bucks -1
The Buck's are the hottest team in the NBA, winning 9 of their L10 SU and covering 10 straight. They dismantled the Cav's 92-85 on Saturday. All 5 starters are averaging DD"s each game, including Forward John Salmons who is posting 19.2 PPG. When hosting, Milwaukee is 19-10 ATS TY and are outscoring visiting foes by an average of 4.1 PPG. Boston is playing well, but are just 7-16-1 ATS their L24 games overall. They are just not covering the number. The Celtic's can't seem to get over on the Buck's, as they are 0-4 ATS their L4 against them and 1-4 ATS their L5 in Miwasukee. The Celtic's are also 5-15-1 ATS their L21 games played on 1 days rest, 1-4 ATS their L5 vs. the NBA Central, and 3-8-1 ATS their L12 vs. teams with a winning record. The Buck's 4-0 ATS their L4 at home, 13-3 ATS their L16 vs. the NBA Atlantic, and 23-8 ATS their L31 as a favorite. Milwaukee wins and covers at home.
JIM FEIST
UTAH JAZZ / CHICAGO BULLS
TAKE OVER
Utah is going to its strength, the uptempo offense. The Jazz scored 133 points on Houston, part of a 6-1 run over the total. Of course, they allowed 103 or more points in five of those seven games. Now they face another uptempo team in Chicago, on a 4-2 run over the total. Sparkplug guard Derrick Rose leads an offense that just scored 116 on Dallas....but they gave up 122! In fact, the Bulls have given up over 100 points in 7 straight games, so they have become all-offense-or-nothing. Look for an offensive show in the Windy City. Play the Jazz/Bulls Over the total.
EZWINNERS
Milwaukee Bucks -1
Milwaukee is red hot having won nine out of their last ten games and going 10-0 against the spread in those games! Rookie point guard Brandon Jennings is playing very well again and the picking up John Salmons from the Bulls at the trade deadline has proven to be a very nice move so far. Boston just can't seem to get things rolling. They are coming off of a win against Washington, but it was a struggle. The Celtics are only 7-16 against the spread in their last twenty three games and they have struggled in Milwaukee where they are only 1-4 against the spread in their last five visits. I'll look for the Bucks to keep their hot streak going, play on Milwaukee..
James Patrick Sports
George Washington vs. Dayton
The Flyers are off a home loss to St. Louis and Dayton is a different team at home with a (32-2) record at Dayton Arena. The Flyers have (4) starters and (10) of the top (11) scorers back for HC Brian Gregory and look for their stingy defense to be at the top of their game in UD Arena against the Colonials here. George Washington checks in at (2-7) ATS their past (9) on Tuesday and we expected a lot out of Dayton this season and think the Huge Loss to the Billikens may have been the boost they needed to play up to their projected potential. The Flyers in the Birthplace of Flight as James Patrick Sports Tuesday selection in Atlantic 10 action.
Great Lakes Sports
St Joseph's vs Rhode Island
Play: Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Rams are a very solid 14-7 ATS vs St Joseph since 1997, and the Rhode Island Rams are a very nice 3-1 ATS when playing on Tuesday's this year. The St Joseph Hawks are a terrible 7-12 ATS in the role of an underdog this year, and they are a dismal 4-9 ATS when playing on the road this year. We look for the Rhode Island Rams to grab the tournament ATS Win&Cover tonight.
Michael Cannon
St. John's vs. Connecticut (-4), at NEW YORK
I'm 4-1 with my last five overall free plays!
Take Connecticut minus the points over St. John’s in the opening round of the Big East tournament.
I can’t see the Huskies falling flat in this game. They know their Tournament lives are at stake and nothing less than a good showing in the Big East tournament will suffice.
St. John’s has lost nine straight to UConn, and the Red Storm are just 3-6 ATS during that slide.
The Huskies have lost three straight, but prior to that had won three in a row including impressive wins at Villanova and at home over West Virginia.
Take UConn minus the points as they grab the win and cover.
2♦ CONNECTICUT
Bobby Maxwell
Wright St. vs. Butler (-9) at Indianapolis
Scored the FREE winner on Monday with the Mavericks winning and covering in Minnesota. The win improved my comp play record to 63-32-3 with my last 98 selections and I've got a college winner for you today as I lay the chalk with Butler against Wright St.
Butler is playing at home in this one and they’re going to blow Wright State out of the water in this one.
The Bulldogs are riding a 19-game winning streak and have won two straight Horizon League championship games coming in to this one. They’re 19-0 in conference play and have clearly been the class of this league.
Butler beat Wright State 77-65 as a 1 ½-point road underdog and scored a 74-62 win as an eight-point home favorite. The Bulldogs have beaten the Raiders six straight (4-1 ATS) and the home team has won eight of the last 10 meetings. And this one is on the Bulldogs’ home turf.
Wright State is on ATS slides of 1-11-1 on the road, 4-10-2 against Horizon foes, 1-4-1 after a straight-up win, 1-5 after a spread-cover and 2-10 against opponents with a winning percentage better than .600.
The Raiders just aren’t able to step up in class while Butler does know how and has frequently. Lay the chalk with the Bulldogs in this one as they score a third-straight conference tourney title in easy fashion. Play Butler.
5♦ BUTLER