College Hoops Super Tuesday
Isaiah Wong and the Miami Hurricanes host Virginia Tech in an ACC showdown to try and maintain pace at the top of the standings.
Each of our three games yester came down to the last shot of the game in wild fashion. The first game Virginia vs. Syracuse - came down to a missed FT from Virginia to secure the +5.5 by the hook. In Baylor vs. Texas - after Baylor missed a 3PT shot from almost half court with 30 seconds left, Texas iced the game with two FTs to cover by 1 point. In the last game of the night, which was the wildest, Texas Tech over came a 23 point deficit. Iowa State had 17 turnovers and shot 57% from the FT line. Nothing else needs to be said. Let’s jump back in and hopefully those bounces go our way tonight.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (+8) vs. Duke Blue Devils; total 147; 6:00pm ct
The Demon Deacons travel to Cameron Indoor to take on the Blue Devils. Duke has North Carolina on deck. Last season Wake Forest was a 9.5 dog to Duke. I’m not sure if you remember but Duke had countless NBA players on that team. Yes, Wake had a better team but I still feel this number is off by more than 4 points. Wake Forest has a good offense that can score with anyone. Duke’s bad defense will definitely feel the pressure. Give me the look ahead situation and Wake’s offense getting 8 points.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes (-4); total 143.5; 6:00pm ct
The Hokies have won two games in a row at home and now must travel to Miami to try and snag a third. In what looks like a total flat spot for VT after coming off two close home wins - its first two ACC wins since Dec. 4th. Miami’s last five games have been tight coin flip games decided by one possession. VT hasn’t covered a game on the road this year. If they make their 3PTs tonight they can keep this close if not I believe Miami flexes its muscles before its road game vs. Clemson. Hurricanes need this game with a very tough stretch coming up.
Clemson Tigers (-4) vs. Boston College Eagles; total 136; 6:00 pm ct
Clemson is in 1st place in the ACC because of their defense. They defend the paint with the best in the country and limit field goals. Easy buckets. The Tigers also have a solid offense because they don’t turn the ball over. It allows them to work their offense and find the open man. They can get easy buckets and make threes. So let’s think. Last night Virginia was favored on the road by 5.5 against Syracuse a solid ACC team. Clemson the #1 team in the ACC is favored by 4.5 against BC who’s near the bottom of the ACC. This could be a trap like Saturday when Clemson beat FSU by 1 point. Tigers also have Miami on deck at home. Wake Forest on the road at BC was the same situation earlier this year and Wake won by 22. Will go with my gut on this one with Clemson.
Texas A&M Fightin’ Aggies (+4) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks; total 137.5; 6:00pm ct
Texas A&M is a great team that nobody talks about. Last week they had a huge win on the road against Auburn dominating the paint, playing tough defense and its guards made huge plays. The Aggies thrive playing on the road and have had plenty of success going 5-1 against the spread this season. Aggies are also 8-2 ATS vs. Arkansas Good defenses travel so do veteran guards. Buzz Williams will have the Fightin’ Aggies up to play.
Kansas State Wildcats (+8) vs. Kansas Jayhawks; total 146.5; 7:00pm ct
The Jayhawks are coming off of a huge win on the road against Kentucky. Kansas State blew out Florida at home and now we have a huge match up in Lawrence, KS. The Jayhawks have a great offense with multiple NBA players but its the defense that has been lacking. K-State has a great offense that shows up every night. We talk about how you can’t lay large numbers in the Big 12 because each game is a street fight. This line should be closer to 4 I believe especially with the KU defense. I’ll take the inflated line in what should be a great game.
Other highlighted games tonight:
VCU Rams (-4) vs. Davidson Wildcats; total 136.5; 6:00pm ct
VCU is coming off of a BAD home loss to St. Bonaventure. VCU turned the ball over more than they forced. A huge problem the Rams offense has experienced. Davidson has a turnover problem and doesn’t force many on defense. VCU’s strength is its defense that creates its offense. The Rams should be able to suffocate the Davidson offense that has its own issues. The Wildcats have a veteran squad but they just aren’t the same. The Wildcats are 2-7 ATS at home. VCU off a bad loss taking on a stagnant Davidson offense - I lean VCU here and its defense.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs (-2.5); total 144.5; 8:00pm
The TCU Horned Frogs are coming off a tough OT loss to Mississippi State on the road. TCU played without center Eddie Lampkin and senior guard Mike Miles Jr. hyperextended his knee in the first few minutes and didn’t return. West Virginia beat up TCU earlier this year at home because they outrebounded TCU especially on the offensive glass. WVU is fighting for its NCAA Tournament life every game they go out and play. I like the revenge angle for TCU here but there’s no play for me with the injury concerns. If TCU is depleted WVU could steal one here.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Maryland Terrapins (-3); total 140; 8:00pm ct
The Indiana Hoosiers are one of the hottest teams in the country led by Trayce Jackson-Davis. Maryland is a middle of the road Big 10 team but have seen to have turned a corner as of late. The Terps play pressure defense and when they create turnovers they win games. Maryland also did a great job defending Purdue’s big man Zach Edey and they’ll need to do the same against Trayce Jackson-Davis. Speaking of, Indiana has Purdue on deck so that’s why we have a rat trap line here with Terps favored. The Indiana guards and 3PT shooting are due for a let down spot and I can see that happening here with Maryland’s pressure defense. This will be a tight game.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (-7); total 148.5; 8:00pm ct
Due to Northwestern’s week long covid break they have had more games in a short amount of time. This will be NW’s fourth game in 8 days. Iowa’s offense is ramping back up which has led to its 3 game winning streak. I feel that Northwestern’s packed schedule will catch up with them tonight. Iowa has won and covered its past 5 games against NW. I lean Iowa here.
Kentucky Wildcats (-7.5) vs. Ole Miss Rebels; total 135.5; 8:00pm ct
Kentucky had its 4 game winning streak snapped at home by the Kansas Jayhawks. Now they travel on the road to take on the struggling Rebels. I think a healthy Kentucky team should have its way with Ole Miss. When the Rebels offense gets cold and can’t score they have nobody to go to to break out of the slump. Kentucky has multiple players that can score and will be hunting to get another win. Kentucky or pass for me.
San Diego State Aztecs (-3) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack; total 137.5; 10:00pm ct
When these teams faced off earlier this year the Nevada offense had issues with the SDST pressure defense. Nevada was getting blown out until the Wolf Pack started trapping the Aztec offense and the made a crazy comeback covering the spread in the last seconds. The spread for that game was Aztecs -9.5 now its down to -3 on the road. Nevada is coming off a road loss to UNLV and should be focused for this one. Reno is 8-2 ATS vs. SDST but after I saw the Nevada offense struggle against SDST I think this number is too short to go with Nevada here. Would prefer getting at least 4 points.
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