Handicapper Profile

#853 Arkansas Razorbacks +6 (noon edt)

Have to love getting this many points here since record-wise these teams are almost identical.  The Razorbacks are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 against Big 10 opponents while the Hoosiers are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 against SEC opponents.  Indiana has only covered 2 of their last 8 games as a favorite and have to believe Arkansas will be fired up for a shot against a marquee name like Indiana.  Take the points here.

#826 Wisconsin Badgers -2 (4:30 edt)

Any chance to go against a PAC 12 team and have a line this low is very tempting.  I know Oregon went on a good run and won the PAC 12 tournament but so what?  The PAC 12 sucked this year and by winning that tournament they made their season so not sure they will be ready here.  Wisconsin will view the tournament as a fresh start off of their underwhelming season so they will be super motivated to make their tournament successful.  The Badgers have covered 6 of their last 8 against PAC 12 opponents - look for them to get this win and cover here.

#784 Kansas Jayhawks -7 (4:00 edt)

I know the Jayhawks have not been completely awesome this season but they will be extra motivated for a good showing in the Big Dance after failed to win the Big 12 regular season title for the first time in many years.  They are full of tournament experience and they are strong in neutral site games going 6-1 SU on neutral courts.  Northeastern was strong in their conference but going from their conference to playing Kansas is a huge step up in level of competition.  Look for the more talented Jayhawks to pull away in the 2nd half on their way to a win and cover here.

#717 Toledo Rockets +7 (7:00 edt) 

Love the points and the Rockets here since Toledo has been very solid on the road this season and they will be super motivated for a shot at a program from a big name conference.  Xavier has been on a nice run but that ended in the conference tournament and the Musketeers have to be disappointed to be here and not the big dance and now they will be laying points to a motivated visitor with a better defense.  Take the Rockets and the points here.  Thank you and good luck. 

#683 Lipscomb Bison +2 (7:00 edt)

Give me the Bison here since they will be fighting mad they lost their conference championship game to end up in the NIT as opposed to the NCAA tourney.  They will be super motivated and will be very ready to get a big win here and their offense is very powerful scoring over 80 points per game this season.  Lipscomb is 10-5 ATS on the road this season so they will not ne bothered by being away from home.  This is not a classic Davidson team - not sure they will be mentally ready for this game here on a quick turn-around after being announced. 

#538 Boston Celtics -3 (7:35 edt)

Love the Celtics here since the home team is 18-8-1 ATS in the last 27 games between these 2 teams.  The Nuggets are not so good on the road only covering 6 of their last 20 away games.  No travel issues for Boston as they have played their last 2 games at home and they will very ready to hand a loss to a Western Conference team that is entertaining dreams of knocking off the Warriors in the West.  Take the rested, motivated home team here as the play of the day. 

#532 Los Angeles Clippers - (9:05 edt)

Love the Clippers here since they are playing well covering 7 of their last 9 games and they catch the Nets in a difficult scheduling spot here playing the 2nd game of a back to back after playing in Utah on Saturday night.  Brooklyn only has 2 covers in their last 8 games overall and they are in a difficult travel situation.  Take the Clippers here as the play of the day.

#618 Houston Cougars -7.5 (3:00 est) ESPN2

Houston is rolling along practically unstoppable right now and they have their sights set on being their conference tournament champion.  Houston has covered 7 of their last 8 neutral site games so playing in Memphis won't phase them here - especially since they have played games here already.  Houston has covered 13 of there last 16 Saturday games and they beat Memphis by 13 points in their only other meeting this season.  Give me Houston here as the play of the day.

#572 Detroit Pistons - (7:05 est)

Love the Pistons here since they need every win they can get to make sure they make the playoffs and the catch the Lakers on the 2nd night of a back to back after playing in the TNT game on Thursday.  No way the Lakers are fired up for this one and you know LeBron is on a minutes watch so he won't be getting a ton of minutes.  Lay it with Detroit here as the play of the day from Jeffrey.

#562 Indiana Pacers -1 (7:05 est)

Huge scheduling edge here for the Pacers since they had Wednesday off and their game on Tuesday was at home so no travel issues at all but the Thunder will be playing on the 2nd day of a back to back and they will be playing their 3rd game in 4 days.  The Pacers have covered 7 of their last 10 home games while Ok City has only covered 2 of their last 11 games overall.  Also the Thunder are in a huge look-ahead spot here since their next game is against Golden State.  Take the Pacers here as the play of the day from Jeffrey.