NCAAB News and Notes Thursday 3/12

ACC tournament: Round 1 preview and picks
By DAVID PAYNE

ACC tournament games are being played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes

The loser’s bubble bursts. The winner is rewarded with a second-round showdown with No. 1 North Carolina.

So who will survive Thursday’s elimination game?

It’s hard to put too much faith in either the Hokies or the Canes.

Virginia Tech has lost six of seven straight up and seven of nine against the spread.

Miami hasn’t been much better and has dropped its last two meetings with the Hokies.

Virginia Tech held the Hurricanes leading scorer Jack McClinton to just 16 points in a convincing win over Miami in last year’s ACC tournament.

The Hokies contained McClinton again this season, holding him to 20 points in an overtime win at Miami.

After McClinton, only Dwayne Collins averages in double figures for the Hurricanes.

In a close game, take the more balanced and better free-shooting team.

Final score prediction: Virginia Tech 70, Miami 66

Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

It’s been a frustrating year for the Yellow Jackets, who all too often follow up glimpses of glory with an array of turnovers. Tech’s 16.8 turnovers per game are the most in the ACC.

Clemson took advantage of the Yellow Jackets’ turnover issues in a pair of double-digit wins over Georgia Tech this season.

But the Tigers don’t exactly arrive in Atlanta on a roll. Clemson has lost three of four entering the tournament.

The Yellow Jackets will be playing just down the road from their campus, but the Georgia Dome does not produce much of a home-court advantage.

Georgia Tech is also banged up in the backcourt, with both starters Iman Shumpert and Mo Miller battling injuries.

Final score prediction: Clemson 80, Georgia Tech 65

Maryland Terrapins vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack

With their NCAA tournament lives hanging by a thread, the Terrapins flopped in Saturday’s devastating loss at Virginia.

Maryland blew a 13-point lead and didn’t come close to solving Virginia’s zone defense. (Were you watching, Sidney Lowe?)

To make things worse, the Terrapins’ leading scorer Greivis Vasquez made a bonehead play in the waning moments. Instead of running the called play for a potential tying 3-pointer with 20 seconds left, Vasquez drove for a lay-up.

“I should be able to run a good play, but I got confused,” Vasquez told the Washington Post. “I didn't know what we were running.”

It resulted in Terrapins’ third loss in four games.

Their only win during that stretch did come at North Carolina State, however.

Still, the Wolf Pack has been much more competitive down the stretch.

Watch for Vaquez to try to force things to make up for his blunder and the Terrapins to get frustrated by scrappy N.C. State.

Final score prediction: North Carolina State 68, Maryland 65

Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Cavaliers

Dave Leitao’s young Cavaliers have taken their medicine throughout ACC play. But they’ve shown signs of improvement and resiliency, especially in their comeback win over Maryland Saturday.

That’s why Boston College, which is likely in the Dance, better pay attention to the Cavs.

The Golden Eagles own a 10-point win at Virginia February 4 and are the more experienced and talented team.

On paper, BC has too much firepower for the Cavaliers, who are the lowest scoring team in the ACC. So while this game could stay close early, look for the Eagles to hit their free throws down the stretch (72 percent from the line) and hold off Virginia.

Final score prediction: Boston College 72, Virginia 64

Big Ten conference tourney: Round 1 preview and picks
By DAVE CAREY

All games being held at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats (-2, 120.5)

The ninth-seeded Wildcats (17-12 SU, 13-10-1 ATS) need this game to have any chance of making next week’s NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The eighth-seeded Golden Gophers (21-9 SU, 11-13-1 ATS) blew their chance to all but lock up an at-large bid by blowing a second-half lead and falling to Michigan at home, 67-64 on Saturday.

Northwestern, which leads the conference in three-point shooting at 38.8 percent, is led by Kevin Cobble (15.3 ppg) and Craig Moore (14.4 ppg). The duo combined for 42 points in a 74-65 win in Evanston, Ill., on Jan. 18, but totalled a meager eight in a 72-45 loss at Minnesota on Feb. 22.

Minnesota, led by Lawrence Westbrook (12.4 ppg), has lost six of its past 10, but outrebounded the Wildcats in the team’s previous two meetings. The Gophers are third in the Big 10 in rebounding margin (plus-2.9), compared to last place Northwestern (minus-5.1).

Look for Minnesota to rebound -- both literally and figuratively.

Final score prediction: Minnesota 66, Northwestern 59

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines (-5.5, 118.5)

Which Manny Harris will show up for the seventh-seeded Wolverines (19-12 SU, 14-10-1 ATS)? Blue and gold fans hope it will be the Harris that averages 17.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

But then there’s the other Harris -- the one who scored just nine points on 3-of-13 shooting in a 70-60 overtime loss at Iowa that saw the team’s leader benched in the extra session.

The 10th-seeded Hawkeyes (15-16 SU, 15-10 ATS) also hope the Harris who had 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 64-49 win over Iowa at Crisler Arena stays back at home in Ann Arbor.

Too bad for Iowa that the real Manny Harris is coming to the Big 10 Tournament.

Final score prediction: Michigan 59, Iowa 52

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (-9, 122.5)

Nothing is easy for the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions (21-10 SU, 13-10-1 ATS). Penn State had a chance to secure an at-large bid for the first time since 2001 when it went to Iowa on Saturday, but two overtimes later the Nittany Lions remain firmly on the bubble after a tough loss.
And as terrible as the 11th-seeded Hoosiers (6-24 SU, 12-12 ATS) have been, don’t expect them to roll over.

Penn State, led by sophomore guard Talor Battle (17.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg) and senior forward Jamelle Cornley (13.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg), has struggled against the Hoosiers this season.
The team barley escaped Assembly Hall with a 65-55 win on Jan. 17 and rallied in the second half for a 61-58 win in State College late last month.

The Hoosiers, led by Devan Dumes (12.7 ppg), however, are anything but hot, having lost nine straight and 20 of their past 21 games.

Look for their season to come to a merciful end, but not before making the Nittany Lions sweat.

Final score prediction: Penn State 64, Indiana 53

SEC conference tourney: Preview and picks
By DAVID JONES

Southeastern Conference tournament games are being played in Tampa, FL.

Mississippi Rebels vs. Kentucky Wildcats (-6.5)

Kentucky's run of 17 straight NCAA tournament bids will come to an end with a defeat in this contest. The Wildcats are limping into the SEC tourney with four consecutive defeats to close out the regular season. Even with SEC scoring leader Jodie Meeks (24.7 ppg) leading the way, Kentucky has struggled to establish any consistency under second-year head coach Billy Gillispie.

The Rebels ended a nine-game losing streak to Kentucky with an 85-80 victory in Oxford in late January. Mississippi has also been an inconsistent squad since scoring leader Chris Warren (19.6 ppg) was lost for the season with a torn ACL in December. Junior guard David Huertas (18.2 ppg) has stepped up to put the Rebels (16-14) in a position to get an NIT bid, if they can't win the SEC tournament.

Without a supporting cast to aid Meeks and sophomore forward Patrick Patterson (18.4 ppg), the Wildcats have to rely too much on their stars to win. Mississippi (16-10 ATS) has a depth advantage that will enable the Rebs' to take this one down to the wire.

Final score prediction: Kentucky 73, Mississippi 70

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (-9.5)

Can Georgia make another SEC tourney run? The defending conference tournament champions do have a little confidence coming into this contest. After an 0-9 start in SEC play, Georgia went a respectable 3-4 to conclude the regular season. Offense is a primary concern for a squad that shoots less than 41 percent from the field. However, a 90-point outburst to upset Kentucky last week is something to build on for interim head coach Pete Herrmann.

A winning SEC record would usually put a team in a good position to merit Tournament consideration. But in a down year for the league, Mississippi State (19-12, 9-7 SEC) will probably need to get to the championship game to have a real shot for an NCAA bid. Like Georgia, Mississippi State doesn't have an elite player but four starters are averaging in double figures.

Georgia will need to grind out the tempo of this game to hang around against a solid Mississippi State defensive club (opponents shoot less than 40 percent from the field).

Final score prediction: Mississippi State 69, Georgia 62

Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (+ 2.5)

The young Commodores (no seniors) showed some fight to finish the regular season. Vandy won its last three outings, including a win at regular season SEC champion LSU, to finish with a .500 mark in conference play. Center A.J. Ogilvy (15.7 ppg) and guard Jermaine Beal (12.7 ppg) have developed into one of the better inside-outside combos in college hoops.

In a parallel to the situation at Georgia, the Crimson Tide have gained some momentum heading into Tampa. Alabama won four of their last five outings under the direction of interim head coach Phillip Pearson. The versatile Alonzo Gee (14.8 ppg) is good enough to keep the Crimson Tide in most games.

Vandy came from seven behind at halftime to win the regular season matchup between these two clubs in Nashville. While these squads are pretty equal in their overall talent, the difference is the big man Ogilvy.

Final score prediction: Vanderbilt 75, Alabama 71

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Florida Gators (-9.5)

After coasting through their non-conference slate with a 12-1 mark, the Razorbacks were viewed as a capable squad heading into SEC play. The viewpoint is quite different after a woeful 2-14 SEC record for Arkansas. A mediocre defense has been the main factor in the team’s struggles.

The Florida Gators will probably need at least two wins in Tampa to get into the NCAA tournament. There have been some growing pains for head coach Billy Donovan since consecutive NCAA titles in 2006 and 2007. With a roster that features five sophomores and six freshmen, Florida's inexperience has shown up from time to time.

Even in a desperation game in their home state, it is hard to back a club that doesn't always play to its talent level. Florida will get the victory to stay in the NCAA chase but the margin will be close.

Final score prediction: Florida 76, Arkansas 68

SEC Tournament Primer
By Brian Edwards

How weak is the SEC this season? Consider this: If Florida and South Carolina lose their first games in Tampa this week, there’s an excellent chance that only two – TWO! – schools from the conference will hear their names called on Selection Sunday.

Tennessee and LSU are the league’s only locks for the NCAA Tournament at this point. South Carolina is considered “in” by most experts, but that would instantly change if it were to lose to the Mississippi State-Georgia winner.

As for the Gators, they certainly have to beat Arkansas Thursday night. If that happens, the UF-Auburn game might very well be the equivalent of a play-in game for an at-large invite.

For the first time since 1990, the SEC Tournament is returning to the Sunshine State. I was at the ’90 tourney in Orlando, where an Alabama team led by Robert Horry and Melvin Cheatum cut the nets down after beating Ole Miss 70-51 in the finals.

This year’s event is in Tampa at the St. Pete Times Forum. Sportsbook.com has Tennessee and LSU listed as the 3/1 co-favorites. The offshore website has South Carolina with 5/1 odds, while the league’s hottest team (Auburn) has a 10/1 number. The field is an even-money wager.

Other books are offering odds for each team. LVSC released Florida at 7/2 and Kentucky at 8/1. The rest of the schools have the following numbers: Mississippi St. (12/1), Vandy (25/1), Ole Miss (25/1), Alabama (30/1), Arkansas (50/1) and Georgia (100/1).

The Dawgs are the longshots even though they won the 2008 SEC Tournament with an improbable run that included two different venues and three games over a 28-hour stretch. Several remaining players like Jeremy Price, Terrance Woodbury, Albert Jackson and Zac Swansey were instrumental in cutting the next downs last year, but head coach Dennis Felton is no longer around after being pink slipped way back in January.

The Dawgs endured another disastrous regular season, but they have shown some life in wins vs. Florida, vs. Vandy and at Kentucky. Woodbury went for 32 points against the Gators and dropped 30 at Rupp Arena. On nights when he’s playing like that, UGA could even cause damage this weekend.

In other words, there’s never been an SEC Tournament that’s so wide open. VegasInsider.com handicapper Andy Iskoe has a pair of teams that he’s endorsing to bettors who are looking to take a chance on a team with long odds.

“I like the way Alabama and Vanderbilt are playing right now,” Iskoe said. “The winner of this game gets Tennessee, and there’s no other team in the league that has underachieved more than [UT]. The Vandy-Alabama winner really could win this tournament.”

Keep in mind that the Vols have traditionally been dreadful at the conference tournament and that hasn’t changed during Bruce Pearl’s otherwise wildly-successful tenure. UT hasn’t won the event since 1979.

Another burning question from Lexington (KY.) to Tampa is the status of Kentucky second-year head coach Billy Clyde Gillispie. Might his job be in danger at this early juncture if the ‘Cats lose to their first-round foe, Ole Miss?

Auburn is the league’s hottest team, winning eight of its last nine games, including a blowout of LSU on the Plains in the regular-season finale. Most importantly, Jeff Lebo’s squad has covered the number in nine consecutive games.

The Bayou Bengals were the class of the SEC all year, compiling a 13-3 mark versus conference foes, but they lost their last two games (vs. Vandy and at Auburn). Nevertheless, Iskoe is still high on LSU.

“There was nothing at stake in those two late-season losses because LSU had already clinched the SEC’s regular-season title,” Iskoe said. “I think LSU can do damage in the big tournament and as long it doesn’t go out early this weekend, the Tigers could be as high as a No. 4 seed.”

While Iskoe likes either Vandy or ‘Bama as his darkhorse, my sleeper team is Mississippi St. The Bulldogs have the league’s best interior defender in Jarvis Varnado, who leads the nation in blocked shots (4.6 per game). They also have streaky shooters from 3-point range. When Ravern Johnson, Barry Stewart and Dee Bost are hot from beyond the arc, Rick Stansbury’s team can present a lot of problems for opponents.

**Kentucky vs. Ole Miss**

--The action starts at 1:00 p.m. Eastern with Raycom Sports providing television coverage. Kentucky is the fourth seed from the East, facing fifth-seeded Ole Miss from the West division. The winner will advance to face the West’s No. 1 seed, LSU.

--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Kentucky (19-12 straight up, 12-13-1 against the spread) as a six-point favorite with a total of 143 ½. As of late Wednesday night, most books had UK at 6 ½.

--Ole Miss (16-14 SU, 16-10 ATS) has lost three of its last four games both SU and ATS after getting hot midway through the program’s SEC slate. The Rebels, who lost three starters to season-ending injuries on November and December, won five of seven games preceding the recent slump. Even better, they went on a 10-2 ATS tear during a 12-game stretch.

--Andy Kennedy’s team lost its regular-season finale 82-80 to Mississippi St. in Oxford. The Rebels failed to hook up their backers as 1 ½-point home ‘chalk.’ David Huertas, the team’s leading scorer with a 18.2 points per game average, couldn’t play in the second half due to soreness in his heel that kept him out of the prior game, an overtime win at Arkansas.

--Billy Gillispie’s team has lost four in a row, including a mind-boggling home loss to Georgia as a 17 ½-point home favorite. UK lost its regular-season finale 60-53 at Florida as a 5 ½-point underdog. Jodie Meeks made just 6-of-18 shots and had only 15 points, more than nine points below his average. Patrick Patterson had 16 points and 13 rebounds against the Gators

--UK’s season started to unravel when it went to Oxford back on Jan. 27. By the time the ‘Cats left the Tad Pad, they had been saddled with an 85-80 loss as nine-point road favorites.

--The ‘under’ is 14-12 overall for Ole Miss, 7-3 in its last 10 games.

**Mississippi State vs. Georgia**

--LVSC opened Mississippi State (19-12 SU, 14-10-1 ATS) as a 10 ½-point ‘chalk’ with a total of 140. As of early this morning, most spots had MSU installed as a 9 ½-point ‘chalk.’

--Georgia (12-19 SU, 9-14-2 ATS) closed out the regular season with a 68-51 home loss to South Carolina as a 5 ½-point underdog. Woodbury couldn’t follow up his heroic effort in Lexington, making just 4-of-21 shots and scoring only nine points against the Gamecocks.

--Rick Stansbury’s team beat Ole Miss behind a balanced offensive attack that was paced by Barry Stewart’s 17 points. MSU had also won its prior game, knocking off Florida 80-71 as a one-point home underdog.

--Georgia owns an 8-11-2 spread record in underdog spots this season. The Dawgs have been underdogs in 18 consecutive games.

--When these schools met in Athens on Jan. 24, Mississippi St. won a 67-61 decision as a three-point road favorite. Ravern Johnson poured in a game-high 21 points on 5-of-8 shooting from 3-point land.

--The ‘over’ is 15-9-1 overall for Mississippi St. Meanwhile, Georgia has watched the ‘under’ go 14-11 overall.

--This game will tip 30 minutes after Kentucky-Ole Miss.

**Vanderbilt vs. Alabama**

--This game will go on Raycom at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Most books are listing Vanderbilt (19-11 SU, 12-14-1 ATS) as a 2 ½-point favorite. LVSC sent the total out at 141.

--Alabama (17-13 SU, 12-12-1 ATS) finished strong under interim head coach Philip Pearson. The Crimson Tide won four of its last five games, including Sunday’s thrilling 70-67 win at Tennessee as a 13-point underdog. Anthony Brock banked home a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to stun the crowd at Thompson-Boling Arena.

--Vandy pulled a stunner of its own recently, going into Baton Rouge and ending LSU’s 13-game SEC winning streak as an 9 ½-point underdog. A.J. Ogilvy was dominant in the Commodores’ 75-67 upset victory, tallying 33 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots.

--Alabama is 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven underdog spots.

--These teams met on Feb. 5 in Nashville with Vandy taking a 79-74 decision. The Commodores were victorious, but ‘Bama backers took the money catching seven points.

--Vandy is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine head-to-head meetings, but both of ‘Bama spread covers have come in the last two encounters.

--The ‘over’ has posted a lucrative 17-8 overall record in Alabama games.

**Florida vs. Arkansas**

--LVSC opened Florida (22-9 SU, 9-14-1 ATS) as a 10-point favorite with a total of 148. As of early this morning, most spots had the Gators at 9 ½.

--Just like last season, UF has limped down the stretch with three losses in their last four games. Not coincidentally, UF’s play has gone south at the same time its star Nick Calathes has gone in a slump. From my view, it seems like Calathes is running out of gas after carrying such a heavy load for this team all season. Will he find a second wind in Tampa? The Gators better hope so.

--Billy Donovan’s team snapped its three-game losing streak with Saturday’s 60-53 home win over Kentucky as a 5 ½-point favorite. But the Gators didn’t earn any style points in a sloppy game against a team that has horrible point-guard play and zero confidence offensively. Calathes had a season-low five points and committed seven turnovers. Fortunately for UF, Walter Hodge, the last player remaining from both national-title teams, celebrated his Senior Day at the O-Dome by going out in style with a team-high 18 points.

--Arkansas (14-15 SU, 11-11 ATS) was one of the nation’s biggest surprises during non-conference play, starting 12-1 with eye-opening wins over Texas and Oklahoma. But things changed for the Razorbacks when they got into SEC play and the loss of Marcus Monk (eligibility issue) certainly hurt their depth. They were an atrocious 2-14 in the SEC, finishing the regular season with an embarrassing 75-58 loss at Vandy.

--Arkansas freshman Jason Henry has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. Henry averages 8.0 PPG and scored a season-high 27 points in a loss to South Carolina on Feb. 21.

--When these teams met in Gainesville earlier this year, Florida collected an 80-65 win as a 10 ½-point ‘chalk.’ Calathes was sensational with 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

--The ‘over’ is 12-10 overall for the Razorbacks, 12-11 overall for the Gators.

--This will be the late game 30 minutes after the conclusion of ‘Bama-Vandy.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

--Kentucky had not lost the last four games of the regular season since 1907. That’s 102 years ago by my math.

--According to a poll on Kentucky.com, the website for the Lexington Herald-Leader, the natives in Big Blue Country are extremely restless. File that in the "this-just-in folder," right? To the question of, "Do you want Billy Gillispie to be Kentucky's head coach next year," three possible answers were listed - yes, no or undecided. As of early this morning, more than 12,000 people had voted. Sixty-three percent want Billy Clyde out, while 26 percent want him back. Another 12 percent are undecided.

--Alabama assistant coach James Holland knows what it’s like to be on a staff that has the head coach fired. Holland was on Jim Harrick’s staff at Georgia.

--Syracuse’s Eric Devendorf has to be one of the biggest clowns in college basketball history.

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Thursday's Pac-10 Tip Sheet
By Brad Young

**Arizona (5) versus Arizona State (4)**

-Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Arizona State as a 3 ½-point ‘chalk’ over Arizona, with the total set at 132. This Pac-10 quarterfinal contest is slated to start at 3:00 p.m. ET from Staples Center with FOX Sports Net providing coverage.

-Arizona (19-12 straight up, 17-13 against the spread) snapped out of a four-game SU losing skid by beating Stanford Saturday as a 6 ½-point home favorite, 101-87. The Wildcats have alternated ATS wins and losses their last five games.

-Arizona prevailed by shooting a blistering 70 percent (35-of-50) from the field, and 63 percent (10-of-16) from behind the arc. Forward Chase Budinger led all scorers with 28 points and five assists, while center Jordan Hill added 20 and eight rebounds.

-The Wildcats are a disappointing 4-9 SU and 5-7 ATS on the road, dropping those affairs by an average score of 70-67.

-Arizona State (22-8 SU, 16-10 ATS) snapped a three-game SU losing skid by routing California Saturday as a seven-point home ‘chalk,’ 83-66. The Sun Devils had failed to cover their previous two outings before cruising past the Golden Bears.

-Arizona State cruised after entering halftime with a 16-point advantage, 42-26, finishing the contest by shooting a robust 53 percent (26-of-49) from the field. Forward Jeff Pendergraph paced the offense with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Pac-10 Player of the Year James Harden added 20.

-The Sun Devils sport an 8-5 SU and 9-4 ATS road record, winning those contests by an average score of 72-60.

-Arizona State is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS the previous four meetings with Arizona after decades of futility in this series. The Sun Devils prevailed January 21 as a 2 ½-point road favorite, 53-47, and February 22 as a 7 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 70-68.

**Stanford (9) versus Washington (1)**

-There is no overnight line or total on the Stanford-Washington contest. FOX Sports Net will provide coverage of this matchup beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET.

-Stanford (18-12 SU, 16-10 ATS) knocked off Oregon State Wednesday night as a 6 ½-point favorite, 62-54. The combined 116 points went ‘under’ the 126 ½-point closing total.

-The Cardinal trailed the Beavers by seven at halftime, 28-21, before dominating the second half, 41-26. Stanford won the rebounding battle, 34-27, while shooting 43 percent (23-of-53) from behind the arc. Guard Anthony Goods accounted for 23 points and seven rebounds, while Landry Fields added 13 and nine.

-The Cardinal improved their road record to 5-8 SU and 7-6 ATS with the victory over Oregon State.

-Washington (24-7 SU, 16-10 ATS) won the Pac-10 title outright for the first time since 1953 after beating rival Washington State Saturday as an eight-point home ‘chalk,’ 67-60. The combined 127 points slithered ‘under’ the 128-point closing total.

-The Huskies outrebounded the Cougars, 36-27, while shooting 44 percent (24-of-55) from the field. Forward Quincy Pondexter paced the offense with 16 points, while center Jon Brockman contributed seven and 18 rebounds.

-Washington is 6-6 SU and 7-4 ATS when playing away from home.

-The Huskies are 2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS this season versus Stanford after prevailing Jan. 8 as a 6 ½-point home favorite, 84-83, and Feb. 8 as a one-point road underdog, 75-68.

**Southern Cal (6) versus California (3)**

-LVSC lists Southern Cal as a two-point ‘chalk’ over California, with the total set at 135. FOX Sports Net will provide coverage of this contest from Staples Center beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET.

-Southern Cal (18-12 SU, 14-14 ATS) wrapped up the regular season by winning its last two games SU and ATS. The Trojans cruised past Oregon State Saturday as a 12-point home favorite, 68-52.

-The Trojans outrebounded the Beavers, 32-23, while shooting a solid 52 percent (25-of-48) from the field. Daniel Hackett accounted for 17 points and five rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan added 16 and five.

-USC has struggled to a 3-10 SU and 6-7 ATS road record, dropping those affairs by an average score of 69-67.

-California (22-9 SU, 16-11 ATS) has alternated SU wins and losses its last six games after Saturday’s setback to Arizona State as a seven-point road underdog, 83-66. The Golden Bears are just 1-4 ATS their past five outings.

-Cal won the rebounding battle, 31-27, while shooting 42 percent (27-of-64) from the field. Jerome Randle paced the offense with 24 points and four rebounds, while Theo Robertson added 19 and four.

-The Golden Bears are 6-7 SU and ATS away from home, dropping those affairs by an average score of 73-70.

-The home team in the USC-Cal series won each matchup this season, while the Trojans covered both times. USC prevailed Jan. 31 as a five-point home ‘chalk,’ 73-62, while the Golden Bears won Feb. 26 in overtime as a 4 ½-point home favorite, 81-78.

**Washington State (7) versus UCLA (2)**

-There is no overnight line or total on this contest due to Washington State’s late game Wednesday over Oregon. This game is scheduled to tipoff at 11:30 p.m. ET.

-Washington State (17-14 SU, 13-16 ATS) throttled Oregon Wednesday night as a 9 ½-point favorite, 62-40. The combined 102 points never seriously threatened the 121-point closing total.

-The Cougars controlled the Ducks on the boards, 36-21, while shooting a solid 58 percent (25-of-43) from the field. Wazzu failed to connect on all six of its three-point attempts, but did go 12-of-14 from the free-throw line.

-UCLA (24-7 SU, 15-14 ATS) wrapped up the regular season on a four-game SU winning streak after routing Oregon Saturday as a decided 20 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 94-68. The combined 162 points eclipsed the 150-point closing total. Center Aron Baynes had 20 points and eight rebounds in the win, while Caleb Forrest added 14 and five.

-The Bruins dominated the Ducks in rebounding, 43-22, while shooting a stellar 57 percent (37-of-65) from the field and 43 percent (6-of-14) from 3-point land. Four starters reached double digits in scoring, led by Josh Shipp’s 28 points and six rebounds.

-UCLA is 7-4 SU and 5-6 ATS when playing away from home, although the Staples Center is relatively close to the Bruins campus.

-UCLA is 1-1 SU and 0-2 ATS versus Washington State this year after winning Jan. 22 as a 5 ½-point road favorite, 61-59, while losing Feb. 21 as a 13-point home ‘chalk,’ 82-81.

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Big Ten Tournament First Round - Indianapolis, IN

NORTHWESTERN vs. MINNESOTA, 12:00 PM ET Big 10
NORTHWESTERN: 8-1 Over off conference loss
MINNESOTA: 1-9 ATS in tournament games

IOWA vs. MICHIGAN, 2:30 PM ET ESPN2
IOWA: 2-11 ATS in tournament games
MICHIGAN: 7-0 ATS if underdog L2 games

INDIANA vs. PENN ST, 5:00 PM ET ESPN2
INDIANA: 9-2 Under on neutral court
PENN ST: 8-2 Under as favorite

ACC Tournament - First Round - Atlanta, GA

MIAMI vs. VIRGINIA TECH, 12:00 PM ET
MIAMI: 7-0 ATS as neutral court favorite
VIRGINIA TECH: 1-8 ATS off road game

GEORGIA TECH vs. CLEMSON, 2:20 PM ET
GEORGIA TECH: 3-10 ATS vs. conference
CLEMSON: 7-1 Over Away vs. conference

NC STATE vs. MARYLAND, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
NC STATE: 3-11 ATS off road loss
MARYLAND: 6-0 Under Away off ATS loss

VIRGINIA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE, 9:20 PM ET
VIRGINIA: 13-6 Under as underdog
BOSTON COLLEGE: 1-5 ATS off conference win by 3pts or less

MAC Tournament Quarterfinals - Cleveland, OH

C MICHIGAN vs. BALL ST, 12:00 PM ET
C MICHIGAN: 7-0 Under off BB ATS wins
BALL ST: 8-2 Under off SU loss

KENT ST vs. BUFFALO, 2:20 PM ET
KENT ST: 0-6 ATS playing their 2nd game in 3 days
BUFFALO: 19-5 Over playing with same season revenge

OHIO U vs. BOWLING GREEN, 7:00 PM ET
OHIO U: 9-0 ATS revenging loss where opponent scored 75+ points
BOWLING GREEN: 9-2 Under vs. Ohio U

AKRON vs. MIAMI (OH), 9:20 PM ET
AKRON: 0-3 ATS on neutral court
MIAMI (OH): 12-2 ATS on neutral court

SEC Tournament First Round - Tampa, FL

OLE MISS vs. KENTUCKY, 1:00 PM ET
OLE MISS: 8-2 ATS off SU loss
KENTUCKY: 10-2 Over in 1st round tourney games

GEORGIA vs. MISSISSIPPI ST, 3:15 PM ET
GEORGIA: 7-17 ATS playing only 2nd game in 8 days
MISSISSIPPI ST: 7-0 Over off SU dog win

VANDERBILT vs.ALABAMA, 7:30 PM ET
VANDERBILT: 12-3 Under as favorite
ALABAMA: 0-6 ATS Away after playing last game as road dog

ARKANSAS vs. FLORIDA, 9:45 PM ET
ARKANSAS: 1-5 ATS as a neutral court underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
FLORIDA: 44-25 ATS in tournament games

Mountain West Conference Tournament - Quarterfinals - Las Vegas, NV

SAN DIEGO ST at UNLV, 5:30 PM ET MTN
SAN DIEGO ST: 0-6 ATS off BB Unders
UNLV: 17-6 ATS playing with double revenge

TCU vs. UTAH, 9:00 PM ET MTN
TCU: 11-3 ATS playing with double revenge
UTAH: 14-7 ATS as favorite

WYOMING vs. NEW MEXICO, 11:30 PM ET MTN
WYOMING: 23-10 Over off BB home games
NEW MEXICO: 10-1 Over off 4+ SU wins

WAC Tournament - Quarterfinals - Reno, NV

NEW MEXICO ST vs. BOISE ST, 3:00 PM ET ESPNU
NEW MEXICO ST: 9-2 ATS off DD conference win
BOISE ST: 6-0 Over off BB Unders

FRESNO ST vs. UTAH ST, 5:30 PM ET ESPNU
FRESNO ST: 8-2 ATS playing with double revenge
UTAH ST: 11-5 Under vs. conference

SAN JOSE ST at NEVADA, 9:00 PM ET
SAN JOSE ST: 12-4 Over vs. conference
NEVADA: 4-11 ATS in home games

LOUISIANA TECH vs. at IDAHO, 11:30 PM ET
LOUISIANA TECH: 14-3 ATS if underdog last game
IDAHO: 7-16 ATS off home game

Pac 10 Conference Tournament - Quarterfinals - Los Angeles, CA

ARIZONA vs. ARIZONA ST, 3:00 PM ET FSN
ARIZONA: 11-0 Over vs. good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%)
ARIZONA ST: 12-4 ATS if favored last two games

USC vs. CALIFORNIA, 9:00 PM ET FSN
USC: 12-2 Over when the total is 130 to 139.5
CALIFORNIA: 7-0 Over when the total is 130 to 139.5

CBB Streaks & Notes
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Ole Miss Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats March

The young and inexperienced Rebels (16-14, 16-10 ATS) who knocked off Wildcats 85-80 in regular season were just 7-9 in league play however they were a cash stuffing 10-5-1 against the vegas-price. Wildcats led by explosive guard Jodie Meeks (24.1 PPG) struggling down the stretch dropping it's last four both SU & ATS enter the tourney 8-8 in the conference with a 6-10 record against-the-number. Wildcats which have dropped the cash in 9 of it's L11 conference games and 5-4 (4-5 ATS) the past four years in second season action opened 6.5 point favorites. Ole Miss enters 2-4 SU & ATS L4Y's of tourney play.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tide led by Alonzo Gee (14.8 PPG) closed 4-1 (4-1 ATS) moving it's mark to 21-10 (12-12-1 ATS), 7-9 (7-8-1 ATS) in the SEC averaged 73.5 PPG over the regular season. Tide a cash grabbing 6-2-1 it's last nine on the hardwood are 3-5 (4-3-1 ATS) it's last eight tourney games. Vandy, the second worst scoring team in the conference (70.3 PPG) but with the second best scoring defense (65.0 PPG) limiting opponents to just 39.6% shooting ended 19-11 (12-14-1 ATS) with a break-even 8-8 (6-9-1 ATS) record vs SEC opponents. Vandy defeating Tide 79-74 this season but losing the loot as 7-point faves enter 2-4 SU & ATS it's last six tourney games. Commodores 9-2 ATS in their last eleven neutral site games, 6-2-1 ATS the last nine meetings opened 2.5 point favorites.

PROVIDENCE (19 - 12) vs. LOUISVILLE (25 - 5) - 3/12/2009, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARQUETTE (24 - 8) vs. VILLANOVA (25 - 6) - 3/12/2009, 2:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-1 straight up against VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W VIRGINIA (22 - 10) vs. PITTSBURGH (28 - 3) - 3/12/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SYRACUSE (24 - 8) vs. CONNECTICUT (27 - 3) - 3/12/2009, 9:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 straight up against SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NORTHWESTERN (17 - 12) vs. MINNESOTA (21 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-2 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IOWA (15 - 16) vs. MICHIGAN (19 - 12) - 3/12/2009, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 3-3 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 3-3 straight up against IOWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (6 - 24) vs. PENN ST (21 - 10) - 3/12/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 3-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 3-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (18 - 11) vs. VIRGINIA TECH (17 - 13) - 3/12/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MIAMI is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA TECH (11 - 18) vs. CLEMSON (23 - 7) - 3/12/2009, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEMSON is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 3-3 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 4-2 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NC STATE (16 - 13) vs. MARYLAND (18 - 12) - 3/12/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
NC STATE is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
NC STATE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
NC STATE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
NC STATE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 4-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 4-0 straight up against NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VIRGINIA (10 - 17) vs. BOSTON COLLEGE (21 - 10) - 3/12/2009, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 36-63 ATS (-33.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-2 straight up against VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAINT LOUIS (17 - 13) vs. XAVIER (24 - 6) - 3/12/2009, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 2-2 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 3-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ST JOSEPHS (16 - 14) vs. TEMPLE (19 - 11) - 3/12/2009, 2:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 5-3 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 4-4 straight up against ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUQUESNE (19 - 11) vs. RHODE ISLAND (22 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 3-0 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICHMOND (18 - 14) vs. DAYTON (25 - 6) - 3/12/2009, 8:50 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 2-1 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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C MICHIGAN (12 - 18) vs. BALL ST (13 - 16) - 3/12/2009, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 3-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 3-3 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENT ST (19 - 13) vs. BUFFALO (19 - 10) - 3/12/2009, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENT ST is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
BUFFALO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-3 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 5-1 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO U (15 - 16) vs. BOWLING GREEN (18 - 12) - 3/12/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 4-3 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 4-3 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AKRON (20 - 12) vs. MIAMI OHIO (17 - 12) - 3/12/2009, 9:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 4-3 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-3 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BAYLOR (17 - 13) vs. KANSAS (25 - 6) - 3/12/2009, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
BAYLOR is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
BAYLOR is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BAYLOR is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BAYLOR is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
KANSAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
KANSAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
KANSAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
KANSAS is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS is 13-0 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 2-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 3-0 straight up against BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS (20 - 10) vs. KANSAS ST (21 - 10) - 3/12/2009, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 2-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 2-1 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

OKLAHOMA ST (21 - 10) vs. OKLAHOMA (27 - 4) - 3/12/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 5-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS TECH (14 - 18) vs. MISSOURI (25 - 6) - 3/12/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 2-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLE MISS (16 - 14) vs. KENTUCKY (19 - 12) - 3/12/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
OLE MISS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
OLE MISS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA (12 - 19) vs. MISSISSIPPI ST (19 - 12) - 3/12/2009, 3:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-2 straight up against GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VANDERBILT (19 - 11) vs. ALABAMA (17 - 13) - 3/12/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 31-56 ATS (-30.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
ALABAMA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 2-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-1 straight up against ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARKANSAS (14 - 15) vs. FLORIDA (22 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICE (9 - 21) vs. TULSA (22 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 3-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 3-0 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SOUTHERN MISS (14 - 16) vs. UAB (21 - 10) - 3/12/2009, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UAB is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-2 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-3 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULANE (14 - 16) vs. MEMPHIS (28 - 3) - 3/12/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-1 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-0 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (20 - 10) vs. UTEP (19 - 11) - 3/12/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 5-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 4-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AIR FORCE (10 - 20) vs. BYU (24 - 6) - 3/12/2009, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 5-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 6-0 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN DIEGO ST (21 - 8) at UNLV (21 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 145-112 ATS (+21.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 145-112 ATS (+21.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-3 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-3 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TCU (14 - 16) vs. UTAH (21 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
UTAH is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
TCU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-2 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-2 straight up against TCU over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WYOMING (18 - 12) vs. NEW MEXICO (21 - 10) - 3/12/2009, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 4-2 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 5-1 straight up against WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO ST (16 - 14) vs. BOISE ST (19 - 11) - 3/12/2009, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-3 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-3 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FRESNO ST (13 - 20) vs. UTAH ST (27 - 4) - 3/12/2009, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 3-3 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-2 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN JOSE ST (13 - 16) at NEVADA (19 - 11) - 3/12/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 87-59 ATS (+22.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
NEVADA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all home games this season.
NEVADA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 3-3 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 5-1 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISIANA TECH (14 - 17) vs. IDAHO (16 - 14) - 3/12/2009, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 65-38 ATS (+23.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
IDAHO is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 3-3 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-2 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARIZONA (19 - 12) vs. ARIZONA ST (22 - 8) - 3/12/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 4-2 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (18 - 12) vs. WASHINGTON (24 - 7) - 3/12/2009, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-3 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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USC (18 - 12) vs. CALIFORNIA (22 - 9) - 3/12/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 53-37 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 53-37 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in March games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 4-2 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 4-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON ST (17 - 14) vs. UCLA (24 - 7) - 3/12/2009, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 3-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-1 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CAL DAVIS (13 - 18) vs. PACIFIC (17 - 11) - 3/12/2009, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 3-1 against the spread versus CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 6-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CS-FULLERTON (15 - 16) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (15 - 14) - 3/12/2009, 11:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 2-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-3 straight up against CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

12:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
Central Michigan is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Ball State
Central Michigan is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Ball State
Ball State' is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games

12:00 PM
MIAMI vs. VIRGINIA TECH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

12:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. MINNESOTA
Northwestern is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota' is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

12:00 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. LOUISVILLE
No trends available
Louisville is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

12:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. XAVIER
Saint Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Xavier
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Louis's last 6 games when playing Xavier
Xavier is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Saint Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Xavier's last 6 games when playing Saint Louis

12:30 PM
BAYLOR vs. KANSAS
Baylor is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Baylor is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas is 13-2-1 ATS in its last 16 games
Kansas is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games

1:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. KENTUCKY
Mississippi' is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Mississippi's last 10 games
Kentucky' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Kentucky' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

1:00 PM
RICE vs. TULSA
Rice is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Rice is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games

2:00 PM
MARQUETTE vs. VILLANOVA
Marquette is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
Marquette is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Villanova is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Villanova is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games

2:30 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Georgia Tech' is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games
Georgia Tech' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Clemson' is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Clemson's last 8 games

2:30 PM
IOWA vs. MICHIGAN
Iowa' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Iowa' is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Michigan' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Michigan' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

2:30 PM
KENT STATE vs. BUFFALO
Kent State' is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kent State's last 6 games
Buffalo' is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Buffalo' is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

2:30 PM
SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. TEMPLE
Saint Joseph's is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Saint Joseph's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Temple
Temple is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's
Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's

3:00 PM
AIR FORCE vs. BYU
Air Force is 1-17 SU in its last 18 games
Air Force is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing BYU
BYU is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Air Force
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Air Force

3:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. ARIZONA STATE
Arizona' is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Arizona' is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Arizona State' is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona State' is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

3:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. BOISE STATE
New Mexico State' is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Mexico State' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Boise State' is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boise State's last 5 games at home

3:00 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS STATE
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Texas
Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

3:15 PM
GEORGIA vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Georgia' is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games
Georgia' is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Mississippi State' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games

3:30 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. UAB
Southern Miss is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing UAB
Southern Miss is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing UAB
UAB is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 5 games

5:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PENN STATE
Indiana' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games
Penn State' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Penn State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

5:30 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. UTAH STATE
Fresno State' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Fresno State' is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Utah State' is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games

5:30 PM
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. UNLV
San Diego State' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
San Diego State' is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
UNLV' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
UNLV' is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

MARCH 12, 5:30 PM
STANFORD vs. WASHINGTON
Stanford is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Stanford is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Stanford
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Stanford

6:30 PM
DUQUESNE vs. RHODE ISLAND
Duquesne is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Duquesne is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rhode Island
Rhode Island is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rhode Island's last 6 games

7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. MARYLAND
North Carolina State' is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
North Carolina State' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Maryland' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Maryland' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
OHIO vs. BOWLING GREEN
Ohio' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Ohio' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Bowling Green' is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Bowling Green's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
TULANE vs. MEMPHIS
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulane's last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Tulane
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tulane

7:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. PITTSBURGH
West Virginia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
West Virginia is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing West Virginia
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing West Virginia

7:30 PM
VANDERBILT vs. ALABAMA
Vanderbilt' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Vanderbilt' is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Alabama' is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Alabama' is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

9:00 PM
RICHMOND vs. DAYTON
Richmond is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Richmond is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dayton
Dayton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Richmond
Dayton is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Richmond

9:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. NEVADA
San Jose State' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Nevada' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. CONNECTICUT
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Syracuse is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Syracuse
Connecticut is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Syracuse

9:00 PM
TCU vs. UTAH
TCU' is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
TCU' is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Utah' is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Utah' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

9:00 PM
UC DAVIS vs. PACIFIC
UC Davis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pacific
UC Davis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pacific is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pacific's last 7 games

9:00 PM
USC vs. CALIFORNIA
USC' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
USC' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
California' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
California' is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

9:30 PM
AKRON vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Akron' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Akron' is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Miami (Ohio)' is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami (Ohio)' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

9:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Texas El Paso
Texas El Paso is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas El Paso is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

9:30 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. MISSOURI
Texas Tech is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Texas Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri
Missouri is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Missouri is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

9:30 PM
VIRGINIA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Virginia' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia's last 5 games
Boston College' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Boston College' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:45 PM
ARKANSAS vs. FLORIDA
Arkansas' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Arkansas' is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Florida' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Florida' is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

11:30 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. SANTA BARBARA
CS Fullerton is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Santa Barbara
CS Fullerton is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Santa Barbara is 2-7-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing CS Fullerton

11:30 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. IDAHO
Louisiana Tech' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Idaho' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

11:30 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. UCLA
Washington State is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games when playing UCLA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games when playing UCLA
UCLA is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of UCLA's last 14 games

11:30 PM
WYOMING vs. NEW MEXICO
Wyoming' is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Wyoming' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New Mexico' is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
New Mexico' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

NCAAB Today

Early Games

Notes on the best of today's games.

Big East tournament (NYC)
Louisville (-13) beat Providence 94-76 Feb 18, after trailing by point at half; Cardinals won last seven games, covered five of last six tries as the favorite. Friars won last three games, but covered just two of last eight as an underdog. Louisville is 5-2 in its first tourney game the last seven years, with all five wins by seven or more points.

Home side won both Marquette-Villanova games this year; Eagles won first meeting 79-72, then lost 102-84 in rematch. Marquette lost four of last five games, is 3-2 as Big East underdog. Wildcats are 11-2 in last 13 games, covered four of last five as single-digit favorite. Villanova is 11-1 in last 12 first-round games, with last four wins by 8+ points.

Pitt shot 55/48% from floor in beating West Virginia twice, 79-67/70-59 Mountaineers were just 10-33 from arc in the games. Pitt in 19-6 in this event since 2001, winning in '03/'08. WVa won six of last eight games, is 2-4 as Big East dog- they were 11-20 from arc last night, but just 12-44 inside it. Pitt covered eight of its last 12 games as a favorite.

UConn (-12) held Syracuse to 32% from floor in 63-49 win Feb 11, but Huskies failed to cover last four tries as favorite- they had 20 turnovers vs Orange, in one of first games they played without the injured Dyson. Syracuse won last five games, scoring 83.8 ppg, but they're just 1-5 vs spread as Big East dog. UConn is 0-3 in this event the last three years.

Big 11 tournament (Indianapolis)
Home side won both Northwestern-Minnesota games this yr; Gophers won 72-45 at home Feb 22 (-6), after losing 74-65 at Northwestern Jan 18 (+1). Wildcats won three of last four games, covered six of last nine as a dog. Minnesota is 3-6 in last nine games (favorites 7-2 vs spread in those games), they scored just 52 ppg in their last three contests.

Atlantic 14 tournament (Atlantic City)
Temple beat crosstown rival St Joe's twice, 68-59 (-7) at home, 61-59 on road (even); Hawks shot 35/32% in those games. Owls won six of their last eight games, allowing less than 60 pts in their last four wins. St Joe's won three of last four games, but covered just one of last five as the dog; they were down seven at half yesterday, rallied to beat Charlotte by 10. '

Rhode Island (+1) won 73-71 at Duquesne Feb 28; Dukes were 6-28 on arc. URI won six of last seven games, with last three all decided by one or two points. Eams covered just two of last six as a favorite. Duquesne split its last ten games; they're 4-4 as A-14 dog- they were 11-24 from arc, 24-31 from foul line in last night's 91-81 against UMass.

Conference Tournament Thoughts
By Indiancowboy

Big 10 (Canseco Fieldhouse, IN)

Northwestern vs. Minnesota

These games are held in Indiana. Thus, neither of these two teams get a huge advantage in home court. NW and Minnesota split earleir this year and NW got beat up pretty bad in the last game to Minny on the road. I actually think NW will be very game b/c of that ugly loss. MInny is the public fav by at least 2:1 though. A small lean on NW, but how do you go against Tubby - and how do you ride the big public fav? no thanks.

Iowa vs. Michigan

These 2 teams split during the regular season. Michigan won a big game on the road to close the year out at Minny and has shown vast improvement beating Purdue and Minnesota despite minny having revenge. But, the public is on Michigan heavily it seems. Call me crazy, but I just have not one of those feelings, in a tight ballgame that Iowa gets inside the number somehow.

Big 12 (Ford Center - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Texas vs. Kansas State

Does this line seem eerily low? Well, keep in mind that Texas is "in". But, Kansas State in the eyes of many are not in and with the loss of A&M this opens the door for them if they can get it done here. Texas lost to K-State at home in OT earlier this year and with 66% of the pubilc backing Texas, I can see KState winning. Texas simply has not impressed me all year and frankly, I think this game is a toss-up. If this game is high scoring, it will favor K-State.

Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma

Wow, these two already meet and the place will be rocking tonight in Oklahoma for this contest. The 4.5 is significant considering that the last time these two teams met lost by just 4 and prior to that lost by 8 to this team at home earlier this year. The public likes Oklahoma to the tune of 68% here in basically a home game but State has been no pushover winning 7 of 8 conference games to play themselves into the tourney. No play for me, but I actually like the 4.5 as I can't imagine State getting blown out here as they will everything they have.

Texas Tech vs. Missouri

Do not count TT out of this game. Missouri has a way of not stepping up in certain games and TT plays with a lot of heart. But, I will tell you that Missouri is a better coached team than A&M and they will stop Singletary this game. I bet you this is all that Missouri worked on - just stopping Singletary in practice. TT is a team that plays hard and they play with a lot of heart. Missouri only beat this team by 11 at home earlier this year, I nearly went with Tech as a dog play today, but chose another dog instead for other reasons.

SEC (Tampa, Florida)

Georgia vs. Mississippi State

Does Georgia have some magic left in the tank? Give Ga some credit for beating Vandy at home, Florida at home and Kentucky on the road. This team lost to Miss. State by 6 at home, comes off an ugly loss to SC at home and Miss State comes off an emotional win over Ole Miss on the road - a lean on Ga to hang tough here.

Vanderbilt vs. Alabama

I love my Tide. This team is really showing some improvement behind Hermann and yes, Vandy is a decent team, but these 3 points is a going to be significant as the Tide lost by 4 to Vandy on the road this year and they have only gotten better since that game as they went into Tennessee and beat a Vols team that needed that game for an Outright hold on the SEC Title. I like the Tide here to get it done.

Arkansas vs. Florida

I personally think Arkansas has packed it in after their 17 point loss to Vandy on the road, 19 point loss to Bama on the road, the fact they are 2-14 in conference play, but Florida is a very shaky young team that has lost 6 of 7 on the road and Arkansas will play as if it has nothing to lose - which they do not - dangerous game for Donovan as his fellas' have really no big game or tournament experience which could be a factor here.

Big East (Madison Square Garden)

Marquette vs. Villanova

Remember, these two teams split the regular season series. Yes, 66% of the public likes Villanova, but Marquette looked very strong against St. Johns - it could be that St. Johns just stinks that bad and didn't show up - but having said that - I like Marquette plus the points here as they have revenge from their latest game and I prefer teams that has one round underneath their belt already.

West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh

Uh oh, 79% favor Pittsburgh here. That's usually not a very good sign for a team laying -4 points as you never want to be such a public fav. It's a curse more than anything. This team lost by 11 on the road and 12 at home to Pitt. Note, that in their last game, WVU was in the baby up until the mid portion of the second half when the wheels fell off. But, this is on neutral footing so Pitt might not have that advantage. Tough call either way, no thanks, there are other games to pick as you have Pitt that is backed by 79% of the public and a WVU team that has a way of showing up in tourney time - but again, how do you go against Pitt?

Syracuse vs. UConn

This is a dangerous spot for Uconn. Syracuse is playing lights out right now and you can see it coming from the fact they won their last 5 of 6 coming into this game. This is on neutral footing so the 14 point road loss they suffered can be used as revenge and I can actually see Syracuse hanging tough for the cover and I have them at a 35% chance of winning this baby Outright.

ACC (Atlanta, Ga)

Georgia Tech vs. Clemson

The fact that this game is in Atlanta, is a huge advantage for Tech. Like I said before with Arkansas, it is always dangerous when a team plays for nothing to lose and such is the case here with Tech. Tech is just 2-14 in conference play but lost to this team by 14 on the road and 8 at home its most recent game. Heck, Tech only lost by 1 point to BC on BC's senior day, I think Tech hangs tough here, as Clemson comes into this game losers of their last 3 of 4 including losing to Va Tech on their home court. Remember, Clemson closed out the year just 9-7 in conference play.