Dan Jamison

The Gaels beat the Wavers by eight points on the road back on January 18th and bring a nice 6-2 conference road record into this match. However, at the betting windows they’re just 3-5 in those game against the spread.

The Tar Heels are playing their best ball of the season winning three straight and have already played Duke tough in an earlier matchup at home losing in overtime 98-96. The line is a formidable one for Dule with their backers having to lay 11 points.

These two squads met back on February 1st with the Red Raiders roaring back from nine-point deficit to make it closed in the end losing 78-75. They switch venues this time around to where Texas Tech is 13-3 on the campaign. Can the host get within the 3.5 points?

It’s difficult to back a Rams team that has lost six of their last seven games. It’s even more difficult to back a team that is a dismal 1-6 against the spread suggesting that the odds makers are overvaluing them. VCU did beat Davidson by nine in an earlier meeting at home.

The Ducks won the earlier meeting between these two clubs winning by five on the road 77-72, but may be without two starting guards who combined for 34 points in that game. Oregon does need this game but can they win by more than the -15 handicap?

The Pirates won the earlier match-up by six on the road and now take on ‘Nova on their home court. Surprisingly, the public is taking the six points and backing Villanova in the second leg of a home and home. Tip off for tonight’s game at the Prudential Center is set for 8:30 PM ET.

The streaking Spartans are coming off a strong road win over Maryland and will be looking to push their win run to four games. The Nittany Lions can come up with a big one at home at the Bryce Jordan Center but are on a downward trend going 0-4 against the spread record in their last four overall.

The Vols don’t have much to play for except seeding in the conference tourney, but their game and win against Florida proved that they’re still fighting hard. The UK fans will be their in full force for their season finale and the ‘Cats may want to sue this a wake-up call.

The Bears took the earlier match-up on the road versus Texas Tech coming away with a 57-52 victory as a small +3.5 road dog. This time around Baylor is at home in Waco with playing at the Ferrell Center. The host has shown a few cracks in its armor losing two out of their last three, but are likely to keep the Red Raiders in check offensively.

The Wolfpack shocked the Blue Devils in their earlier meeting in an 88-66 beat down. So, motivation shouldn’t be an issue for Duke in the rematch. The oddsmaker has saddled the host with a 12-point handicap and the total line is listed at 150.5.