Jack Jones
Memphis Grizzlies +9
I won't deny the Grizzlies have been awful this season, especially on the road, but against increasingly inflated point spreads they have been covering well in the second half of the season. For example, they've lost 12 of their last 13 games overall, but are 9-4 against the spread in those 13 games. Meanwhile Detroit is just 10-23 ATS at home this season. While the Pistons should win the game outright, the Grizzlies keep it within the 9 point spread.
Evan Altemus
Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Tennessee Volunteers
Pick:Mississippi State Bulldogs +5
Tennessee has more than likely secured a berth in the NCAA tournament, while Mississippi State will arguably need a win here to get an invitation. The Volunteers used a hot shooting performance to get a nine point win over Auburn yesterday. However, they allowed the Tigers to shoot 46% from the field. Mississippi State is playing like a team on a mission with two very impressive wins over LSU and South Carolina in consecutive games. The Bulldogs have the added confidence of knowing that they can play against Tennessee, as they only lost by five points to them back in late February. Mississippi State will play with more intensity in this game, which is critical because the Volunteers defense has been porous lately. I look for effort to be the difference, especially with Tennessee being this much of a favorite. Look for the Bulldogs to take this game down to the wire with a chance to win outright.
SportsKingz
FLORIDA ST. +6.5
TENNESSEE -5
OHIO ST. +6.5