Villanova Wildcats lead the Big East pack for 2009-10

By: DonBest.com - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Villanova's last two seasons have come to an end at Ford Field against the eventual champs, falling to Kansas in the Sweet 16 in 2008 and North Carolina in the Final Four last year.

Michigan Wolverines -12½ open with easy win vs. Western Michigan

By: Matt Fargo - Saturday, September 5, 2009

All of the off-field problems will take a backseat to the action on the field today in Ann Arbor where the Michigan Wolverines host the Western Michigan Broncos.

Michigan State, Connecticut to go Under 134 in Final Four

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Saturday, April 4, 2009

Michigan State slowed down the Louisville fast break last game by slowing the pace and not turning the ball over, so look for more of the same here. Go Under vs. UConn tonight.

Penn State -3½ over Baylor Bears in NIT Championship

By: Brad Diamond - Thursday, April 2, 2009

In what should be a virtual home game for Penn State, look for the Nittany Lions to win the NIT Championship tonight when they go up against the Baylor Bears.

UConn (-4) will end Michigan State's title hopes

By: Vegas Dave - Thursday, April 2, 2009

The winner in the previous two meetings between the Huskies and Spartans went on to win the National Championship. Will the same hold true when UConn and Michigan State meet in Detroit on Saturday?

NIT: San Diego St. Aztecs +1 continue run vs. Baylor Bears

By: We Cover Spreads - Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The NIT semifinals tip tonight at Madison Square Garden with the Aztecs of San Diego State out to continue their recent hot streak against the Baylor Bears of the Big 12.

San Diego State Aztecs +1 to conquer Baylor Bears in NIT

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Tuesday, March 31, 2009

San Diego State has been underrated all year while going 26-9, and the Aztecs finally get to show off on a national stage tonight in an NIT semifinal over a Big 12 team in Baylor.

Oklahoma +7 to hang with Tar Heels

By: We Cover Spreads - Sunday, March 29, 2009

North Carolina may have been number one in the country for a while, but their defense is lacking and Oklahoma will enjoy getting a chance to run after facing two zone defenses. Take the points with Blake Griffin & Company.

Michigan State, Louisville to stay Under 138 in Elite Eight battle

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Sunday, March 29, 2009

Louisville scored 103 points on Friday, but they will not do that again vs. a Michigan State team that plays great defense. Louisville is even better defensively, so go Under this afternoon.

Pittsburgh -2 over Villanova in all Big East Elite Eight clash

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Saturday, March 28, 2009

Villanova has run teams off the court so far in this tournament, but that will not be the case vs. a stiff Pittsburgh defense. Add in some regular season revenge and Pitt prevails.

Sweet 16: Syracuse Orange, Oklahoma Sooners Over 151½

By: Bob Harvey - Friday, March 27, 2009

This one won't go as high as last night's Missouri, Memphis game, but the Oklahoma Sooners and Syracuse Orange will be a high-scoring affair and cash the Over.

Connecticut Huskies -6½ too much for Purdue Boilermakers

By: Bob Harvey - Thursday, March 26, 2009

Jim Calhoun and UConn are under the microscope for possible NCAA violations, but they will take care of business in tonight's Sweet 16 tournament matchup against Purdue.

Old Dominion Monarchs -6½ down the James Madison Dukes

By: Matt Fargo - Thursday, March 26, 2009

Old Dominion comes into the CIT matchup red-hot with 12 wins in their last 14 games. Catch the Monarchs as the favorites tonight against the James Madison Dukes.

San Diego St. Aztecs -3 over St. Mary's Gaels in NIT

By: We Cover Spreads - Wednesday, March 25, 2009

With a solid frontcourt and seeking revenge for a loss to St. Mary's earlier this season, the San Diego St. Aztecs get the nod as small favorites in tonight's NIT action.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish -2½ advance in NIT vs. Kentucky

By: Bob Harvey - Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Notre Dame didn't follow through on the preseason projections, but the Fighting Irish will follow through to the NIT semi's with a win and cover tonight against Kentucky.

North Carolina Tar Heels -8½ to outlast Gonzaga Bulldogs

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Ty Lawson provided a big boost as North Carolina beat LSU by 14 points last Saturday, and his presence makes the Heels almost unbeatable against another running team.

Give me Liberty -3 over James Madison Dukes in CIT Tournament

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Monday, March 23, 2009

The Liberty Flames can score on anyone, and it's not like they are stepping up in class much when they face James Madison out of the CAA tonight. Take the home team.

NIT Tournament: Creighton Bluejays -2 vs. Kentucky Wildcats

By: Dave Cokin - Monday, March 23, 2009

Used to playing on a bigger stage at this point in the season, Kentucky does not have the motivation, or the home crowd behind them, like the Creighton Bluejays do.

Michigan St. Spartans -4 over USC to advance to Sweet 16

By: Rocky Atkinson - Sunday, March 22, 2009

Michigan State proved they could handle the pressure away from home this season while Southern Cal was lacklusters outside LA. Lay the points on the Spartans today.

NCAA Tournament: Villanova Wildcats -2 to send UCLA packing

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Saturday, March 21, 2009

This is really a home game for Villanova, as they hosted several games at Wachovia this season, and UCLA has been just mediocre on the road. Villanova rolls today.

Villanova Wildcats -1½ stop UCLA Bruins Final Four run

By: Vernon Croy - Saturday, March 21, 2009

UCLA's bid to make it to a fourth consecutive Final Four appearance comes to an end this afternoon when the Bruins get ousted from the tourney by the Villanova Wildcats.

Washington Huskies -1 send Purdue Boilermakers home

By: Dave Cokin - Saturday, March 21, 2009

Washington comes into this one having looked stronger in their opening round win than Purdue did. Lay the point on the Huskies Saturday against the Boilermakers.

Missouri Tigers -12½ too strong for Cornell Big Red

By: Cajun Sports - Friday, March 20, 2009

Cornell's long range shooters are going to feel the pressure today from Missouri's perimeter defense. The Tigers minus the dozen points at Taco Bell Arena on Friday.

Kansas Jayhawks -9½ start title defense vs. North Dakota St.

By: Ted Sevransky - Friday, March 20, 2009

Bill Self's Jayhawks have not received the respect they deserve this season, and the defending NCAA Champions will be out to get this tournament started on a winning note.

Missouri Tigers -12½ give Cornell Big Red hell

By: Bob Harvey - Friday, March 20, 2009

Missouri's constant pressure on defense will eventually wear Cornell down Friday afternoon. The Tigers minus the points is the way to go against the Big Red today in West Region action.

Cleveland State Vikings +9 vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

By: Lee Kostroski - Friday, March 20, 2009

Wake Forest runs hot and cold due to their youth while Cleveland State has a team laden with senior leadership. The Vikings hang tough with the Demon Deacons tonight.

Christmas comes early: Temple Owls +5½ vs. Arizona State

By: We Cover Spreads - Friday, March 20, 2009

Playing in the Atlantic 10, very few people know how good Dionte Christmas and Temple are, and the Owls will hang tough with Arizona State for the cover on Friday.

Missouri Tigers -12½ crush the Cornell Big Red

By: Larry Ness - Friday, March 20, 2009

Cornell's back-to-back Ivy League titles are impressive, but the Big Red will not be able to match up with the Tigers. Make your play on Missouri in Friday's NCAA contest.

North Dakota St. Bison +9½ hang close to Kansas Jayhawks

By: Nelly's Sportsline - Friday, March 20, 2009

Kansas comes in having dropped two of their last three, and the North Dakota St. fans will catch the Jayhawks looking past them today. Take the Bison and the points today.

Arizona St. Sun Devils -5½ too much for Temple Owls

By: Matt Fargo - Friday, March 20, 2009

Arizona State got a good draw in this one and they have the right team to make a deep run into the NCAA Tournament. Side with the Sun Devils on Friday against Temple.

NIT Tournament: Penn St. -1 vs. Rhode Island Rams

By: Al McMordie - Thursday, March 19, 2009

Getting this one at home and playing revenge, you have to like Penn State's chances tonight in NIT action. Grab the Nittany Lions minus the point vs. the Rhode Island Rams.

NCAA Tournament: California and Maryland Under 140½

By: We Cover Spreads - Thursday, March 19, 2009

In order to win, Gary Williams' Terrapins will have to slow the tempo against the Bears. Look for the Under to cash in this first round game between California and Maryland.

NCAA Tournament: Oklahoma Sooners -16½ maul Morgan St.

By: Larry Ness - Thursday, March 19, 2009

Morgan St. won't have an answer for OU's Blake Griffin in today's South Region contest. Lay the points on the Sooners when they make quick work of the Bears.

NCAA Tournament: Memphis Tigers -19½ vs. Cal St.-Northridge

By: Doc's Sports - Thursday, March 19, 2009

Memphis has a chip on their shoulder after not getting the No. 1 seed they thought they deserved. Look for the Tigers to say adios to the Matadors of Cal St. Northridge.

NCAA Tournament: Maryland Terrapins +1½ vs, California

By: Ted Sevransky - Thursday, March 19, 2009

Maryland certainly had their struggles during the season, but will have the best player on the floor today when the Terps meet California in the first round of the West Region.

NCAA Tournament: California Bears -1½ vs. Maryland

By: Nelly's Sportsline - Thursday, March 19, 2009

California has an experienced lineup and the bette defense in this first round matchup with Maryland. Back the Bears as small favorites in this West Regional opener.

Road tested Vermont Catamounts +6½ at Wisconsin-Green Bay

By: We Cover Spreads - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The Catamounts have proven their grit on the road this year, even in tough venues like Green Bay's Resch Center. Take Vermont and the points against the Phoenix.

NCAA Tournament: Dayton Flyers +8½ to hang with West Virginia

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

West Virginia comes out of the Big East, but they have also lost to some suspect teams this season, and the 26-7 Dayton Flyers are no pushovers with their defense.

CIT: Evansville Aces -7 trump the Belmont Bruins

By: Bob Harvey - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Belmont's bid for a fourth straight Atlantic Sun title ended with a loss to East Tennessee 12 days ago, and their CIT appearance ends Wednesday night in Evansville.

Wyoming Cowboys -3 at home vs. Northeastern Huskies

By: We Cover Spreads - Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The opening round of the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Tournament gets underway tonight in Laramie, with the host Wyoming Cowboys the play vs. the Huskies.

NCAA Tournament: Michigan Wolverines +5½ to upset Clemson

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The ACC is far superior to the Big Ten, but Clemson struggled badly down the stretch, going 1-4 in the last five games and losing to a couple of lightweights. Take Michigan.

Big Ten: Purdue -7 over Ohio State

By: John Ryan - Sunday, March 15, 2009

Purdue is a very good ball-handling team, which makes for a tough matchup for an Ohio State defense that does not force many turnovers. Given Purdue’s knack for rising up vs. good teams, lay the points today.

Michigan State Spartans -7½ to conquer Ohio State Buckeyes

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Saturday, March 14, 2009

Michigan State swept the regular season series with Ohio State by an average of 10 points, and they need to win this tournament to lock up a two seed in the Dance.

Texas Longhorns -3 to bring Baylor Bears back to earth

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Friday, March 13, 2009

Baylor shocked the world by upsetting Kansas yesterday, but their reward is that they now must face a Texas team that they just can’t beat. Look for Texas to prevail safely.

North Carolina Tar Heels -11½ vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

By: Nelly's Sportsline - Friday, March 13, 2009

Virginia Tech made it to this game more on Miami's poor shooting than on their own good play. Lay the points with the No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels in ACC action.

New Mexico St. Aggies -1½ vs. Boise St. Broncos

By: Dave Cokin - Thursday, March 12, 2009

New Mexico St. and Boise St. are very evenly matched teams entering this WAC Tournament game, and we'll lay the short number on the Aggies vs. the Broncos.

Providence Friars +10½ stay close to Louisville Cardinals

By: Nelly's Sportsline - Thursday, March 12, 2009

Louisville could get caught looking past this matchup with Providence in the Big East Tournament. Follow the Friars plus the points when they meet the Cardinals today.

Miami Hurricanes -3 blow past Virginia Tech Hokies

By: We Cover Spreads - Thursday, March 12, 2009

Virginia Tech enters the ACC Tournament struggling with just one win in their last seven games. Make your move on the Miami Hurricanes today against the Hokies.

Alabama Crimson Tide +2½ rolls to cover vs. Vanderbilt

By: Marc Lawrence - Thursday, March 12, 2009

Alabama has had success in this role in the SEC Tournament in the past, and the Crimson Tide will be out to avenge an earlier defeat to the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Arizona State Sun Devils -4 to turn hat trick vs. Arizona Wildcats

By: LT Profits Sports Group - Thursday, March 12, 2009

Arizona State swept the season series from Arizona this season, and they are currently ranked 15 in the Pomeroy Ratings. With Arizona 2-9 on the road, lay this modest spot.

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