Dr Bob
College Opinions
Marquette (+5) over CONNECTICUT
Marquette tends to play better in conference play than they do early in the season and the Golden Eagles are now 23-6 ATS when not favored by more than 4 points in regular season Big East games under coach Buzz Williams, including 7-2 ATS this season. My ratings favor U Conn by 4½ points, so the line is more than fair, and I’ll lean with Marquette based on their favorable team trend.
PITTSURGH (-8) over West Virginia
Pittsburgh is coming off a loss at St. John’s, but the Panthers are 21-4-1 ATS as a favorite of less than 13 points following a loss (since 2005/06 season) and they’re also 17-4 ATS in their last 21 home games when not favored by more than 10 points. My ratings favor Pitt by 9 points and I’ll lean with the Panthers based on their team trends.