Smooth44/ WSP
KNOCKOUT PUNCH OF THE DAY
MIAMI FL
SOUTH FLORIDA +14 -120
Pre-game Comment: This line is joke! The Irish win and cover for the first time in 9 games and all of a sudden they're worthy of a double digit line?! Get real! It would not shock me to see the Irish fall flat on their faces after that unexpected blowout win over Louisville! Beating the Irish is easy - simply shut down the perimeter - and USF is one of the best at doing it! The Irish are a perfect 0-3 ATS this season as a fave of 7.5 to 24.5 points!
(CBB) 1:00PM EST
INDIANA +11 -120
Pre-game Comment: It was just a month ago that Indiana went to Illinois and got humiliated by 31 points and now today is only a 10/10.5 point dog? I don't think so! Indiana might only be 6-17 but they have played the 3rd toughest schedule in the nation. This is also a program that has tremendous pride and will compete for 40 minutes today to try and get revenge for that horrible blowout loss. The Illini are coming off a 1 point win over Northwestern and are a perfect 0-2 ATS this year when coming off a loss of 4 points or less. meanwhile, the Hoosiers are coming off an 8 point loss and this year a perfect 3-0 ATS in this spot despite losing SU all 3 times. The only other time Illinois played the back side of a B2B road swing they lost - not good for a team that struggles terribly on the road!
(CBB) 2:00PM EST
BALL STATE +5 -120
Pre-game Comment: I expect Buffalo to be a huge public play today and I am running the other way. Buffalo relies on the 3-ball to establish inside game, however, Ball State is one of the best in the conference at defending the perimeter. Look for Ball State to frustrate Buffalo today on the defensive end and win a close one. Ball State is a perfect 3-0 ATS when coming off a 5-9 point loss!
(CBB) 2:00PM EST
MANHATTAN -2
Pre-game Comment: Manhattan looks to avenge their 3 point loss in December. This Jaspers team is offensively challenged but defensively they do a terrific job especially at home where they hold teams to just 60 pts/gm. With the home team 9-1 L10 meetings I will take my chances!
(CBB) 3:00PM EST
TEMPLE PK
Pre-game Comment: Despite being 14-9 Temple is a legitimate bubble team and controls their own destiny. It is no secret the Owls always play one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the nation and historically it has served them well during conference play. The Owls are 6-3 in conference play and a win today moves them to a 2nd place ties with St. Joe's, a team they just beat! Look for the Owls to set the tone defensively and to take advantage of a soft Duquesne defense enroute to a win! The Owls are 2-0 ATS when the line 1-2.5 while Duquesne just 1-3!
(CBB) 5:50PM EST
BOSTON COLLEGE +8 -120
Pre-game Comment: I love the fact that Duke is such a public team and today the perception is they can't lose 2 in a row and will rebound off that loss against UNC. However, I disagree. Despite their 20-4 mark I believe Duke is just an average team. Meanwhile, at 6-5 in conference play BC can not afford to lose and slide to .500. The Devils have struggled on the road this year and offensively their output drops by 12 points per game when in this spot. BC possesses a very strong home court advantage and I love their chances to end their current 2-game skid!