Larry Hartstein
MEMPHIS @ HOUSTON | 03/07 | 12:00 PM EST
MEMPHIS +9.5
ANALYSIS: After a slow start, Memphis has covered nine of its last 10. According to KenPom, the Tigers rank No. 2 nationally in defensive efficiency, behind only Loyola Chicago. Houston kills opponents on the offensive glass, but the Tigers are well-suited to negate that. In AAC play, they lead the conference in rebounding margin and defensive rebounding, not to mention blocks, assists, steals, 3-point shooting, overall shooting and 3-point field goal defense. Take the points.
WISCONSIN @ IOWA | 03/07 | 12:31 PM EST
IOWA -6
ANALYSIS: The Badgers have lost four of five and visit an Iowa team that beat them by 15 in Madison. Luka Garza had 30 in that game, and he should have another monster performance on Senior Day in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes own the nation's second-best offense in terms of efficiency, and are coming off a 102-point explosion versus Nebraska. Before that they manhandled Ohio State in Columbus. Lay the points.
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WISCONSIN @ IOWA | 03/07 | 12:31 PM EST
IOWA -6
ANALYSIS: Iowa hammered Wisconsin by 15 points in Madison, and on Sunday the Hawkeyes get the Badgers at home on Senior Day. Iowa is 7-4 against teams in the Top 25 while Wisconsin is just 3-7. My model says the Hawkeyes cover 60 percent of the time and win by nine, so you're getting good value with Iowa at this number.
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Gus Augustine
100 Dime
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Winner # 25 of 35
PAC 12 GAME OF THE YEAR
Oregon -6
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Larry Hartstein
N. ALABAMA @ LIBERTY | 03/07 | 2:00 PM EST
N. ALABAMA +13.5
ANALYSIS: Liberty already has clinched the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid because North Alabama is ineligible. The Lions are in the third year of a four-year transition period to Division I. A couple weeks ago, Liberty whipped visiting North Alabama by identical 74-54 scores on consecutive days. The Flames shot 23 of 47 from deep in those contests, well above their season average. In this tournament, Liberty has won by 10 and 13 and not looked as dominant as usual. With the automatic bid locked up, the Flames can relax a bit. Look for North Alabama to hang around.
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Wayne Root
Reserve Maryland
Pinnacle Texas
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Jeff Hochman
MICHIGAN @ MICHIGAN ST. | 03/07 | 4:30 PM EST
MICHIGAN ST. +8.5
ANALYSIS: The Spartans return home after getting crushed 69-50 at Michigan on Thursday. The Wolverines clinched the Big Ten Conference title and have nothing for which to play. Michigan State shot 36.5 percent from the field and missed all nine 3-point attempts. Coach Tom Izzo should have his troops ready for this rematch. It's a big game for the host Spartans if they want to secure a spot in the Big Dance.
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Nets vs. Heat NBA Prediction The second game of Sunday’s ESPN NBA double header takes basketball fans to Miami where the Heat will host the Nets at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Nets have been a good ATS play against the Heat but will they cover as a 5.5-point favorite today?
Pelicans vs. Knicks NBA Prediction The first game of ESPN’s NBA double header takes place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday where the Knicks will host the Pelicans at 1:00 p.m. ET. What’s the best play on the board when it comes to this matchup?
Tigers vs. A's MLB Prediction The A’s will go for a four-game sweep of the Tigers on Sunday when the two teams meet at 4:07 p.m. ET in Oakland. With Matthew Boyd set to oppose Chris Bassitt in the pitching matchup, are the A’s the best play on the board?
Dodgers vs. Padres MLB Prediction The Dodgers will go for a sweep of their NL West rivals the Padres on Sunday when the division foes meet at 4:10 p.m. ET in San Diego. Will the Dodgers complete the sweep of are the Padres a good bet as an underdog?
Capitals vs. Bruins NHL Prediction The Capitals have been a good bet in previous meetings with the Bruins, but Washington is playing the second game of a back-to-back set and is an underdog. Will the Caps still cash for bettors?
Warriors vs. Celtics NBA Prediction The ABC Saturday night matchup of the week in the NBA will take place in Boston where the Celtics will host the Warriors at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight. Will the Celtics cover as a 4.5-point home favorite or is there a better option on the board?
Jazz vs. Lakers NBA Prediction The Lakers will host the Jazz in a Saturday afternoon matinee when the two teams meet at 4:30 p.m. ET from STAPLES Center in L.A. With the Lakers catching 6.5 as a home dog and the total sitting at 216, what’s the best play when it comes to this matchup?
Dodgers vs. Padres MLB Prediction Following an epic series opener between the two teams on Friday, the Dodgers and Padres will meet again on Saturday night at 8:40 p.m. ET from Petco Park. Will the over cash again for bettors?
Rays vs. Yankees MLB Prediction The Yankees have had all sorts of issues with American League East rival Tampa to start the season and they’ll host the Rays again at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday. Are the Rays another wise bet this afternoon in the Bronx?
Blues vs. Coyotes NHL Prediction The Blues are one spot ahead of the Coyotes for a playoff spot but that could change depending on what happens on Saturday evening in Arizona. Will the Coyotes pull off a small upset against the Blues at 6:00 p.m. ET tonight?
