The Wisconsin Badgers meet the Michigan State Spartans in a Big Ten tournament semi-final game tipping off at 1 PM ET. The odds board lists Michigan State as a -4.5 point spread favorite with the total line posted at 129.5 points. MSU took the earlier match-up on the road back in early February 67-59. Can they get the win and money this time around? Get Matt’s pick against the spread.
Despite winning the game, the Seminoles shot poorly against the Hokies, posting 38.6% from the field and 38.7% from behind the arc. Whether the Seminoles focus on scoring in the paint or shooting mid to long range jumpers, shooting percentage will obviously play a huge role. The Seminoles shot very poorly against the Cavs in the regular season and Florida State knows they must breakthrough this stifling defense if they are going to hang around. Can a slightly above average shooting game keep FSU within the bookmaker’s spread of +9? Matt gives his prediction.
Alabama met Kentucky once this season and beat them on their home floor. Before that one win by Alabama, the Wildcats had previously won 9 consecutive meetings with the Tide. Matt breaks down what made up that Bama win and if they can do it again. Read his college hoops prediction.
Mississippi State blew is coming off a big win versus Texas A&M in the second round of the SEC tourney and they come into this one versus a Tennessee team that last played and took the L in its regular season finale. Matt Lowry breaks down this one and gives his basketball prediction.
The Cardinals won their opening round game of the ACC tournament when they took down the upset minded Notre Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 75-53. This was a great start to their March Madness after struggling all year to close out games. Can the Cards build off this double digit takedown and get a +7.5 point cover against the spread for bettors?
The Texas Longhorns have their leading scorer Kerwin Roach II back from suspension. During the team’s last 5 games without him they went 1-4 and were 2-3 against the spread. The team’s overall record became a losing one over that span. Will he be the difference maker for a Texas team that sportsbooks opened as 2.5 point favorites?
The Nets are getting everyone involved each and every game. All five starters scored in double-digits in the team’s last game versus the Pistons and the leading scorer was Spencer Dinwiddie. Brooklyn has won 5 in a row coming in to Oklahoma City. The Nets longest win streak was 7 back in December. Matt Lowry looks at if the nets can keep it going and if they are a good underdog bet.
The Rockets took advantage of a Joel Embiid-less 76ers on Friday and were able to beat them by double digits. With that win, Houston has now won seven games in a row putting them in third place in the West. They are three games behind the Nuggets for second place, The Rockets will likely make it 8 straight as they open today’s game as 8 point favorites but can they get bettor’s the win against the spread?
The Indiana Pacers travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers in Sunday NBA betting action. The opening line for this game has the host as a -5.5 point favorite with a total line of 221 points. The betting trends favor the road team in this series with four consecutive wins and point spread covers. Our handicapper Matt looks to buck the trend. Find out why.
The Spartans will look to sweep the Wolverines when they take to the court of the Breslin Center tonight in East Lansing. An interesting trend is in play in this series with the straight up winner going a bankroll padding 10-1 against the spread. Our CBB handicapper has other ideas on what to bet today. Read on to get his pick.