*5 Star Top Play* The Utah State Aggies looked a little down at the beginning of the year, but once again this year they have turned into the class of the WAC at this point in the season. They do it with great defense and efficient offense. The under is 11-7 in their games this year. Boise State is generally thought of as a high scoring team, but this year that isn't the case. The under is 12-5 in their last 17 games. I think Utah State's defense keeps this one low scoring.

*3 Star Big Play* These two teams don't care for each other one bit and this should be a heated game. Earlier this year they scored 155 in their meeting and both teams should under 43% from the floor. The over is 10-2-1 in the last 13 meetings between these two rivals. I think this one has a good chance to get to 150. Take the over here.

*3 Star Big Play* SE Missouri State is a very bad team, but they do play better at home. The first time these two played the total was 142, but both teams shot at least 50% from 3 point range and hit 11 and 13 from behind the arc respectively. I'm doubting that the prolific shooting will occur again and since the line is just about where they ended before I'll take the under this time!

*5 Star Top Play* Both Denver and MTSU are teams that play a half court style of game and paly great defense. Last year they scored 114 in their only match up. Denver has sped up slightly, but MTSU is slower this year. The under is 21-7 in MTSU's last 28 home games and 4-1 Denver's last 5 road games. I think this one will probably stay under 120. Take the under here.

*3 Star Big Play* A game between these two teams should be a very free flowing game where shots are taken as quickly as possible. I thought the line would be 165 or 166 here. Both teams shoot the ball well and neither team is particularly good defensively. Look for Hazell to have a big game for Seton Hall and Harangoady to crush the Pirates down low. Take the over.

*5 Star Top Play* Tulsa is a very solid team and Southern Miss is much improved of late. Southern Miss. is on an impressive 10-1 streak to the under, while the under is also 5-1 in Tulsa's last 6 games. Amazingly, Southern Miss. hasn't had a game go above 121 in their last six games. The pace should be slow in this one. I'll take the under.

*3 Star Big Play* LSU has been an under machine this year at 13 games under and 5 over the posted total. Arkansas has improved quite a bit of late, but they aren't running and running quite as much as they did earlier in the year. The under is 5-2 in the Razorbacks last 7 games. This looks like a half court game that will stay low scoring unless the teams are on fire from the perimeter. I like the under.

*5 Star Top Play* Buffalo is a team that is running and gunning like crazy lately, and Eastern Michigan tends to adapt to the other teams tempo. Buffalo has a solid offense and poor defense, which should keep Eastern Michigan in the game. The over is 19-7 in the Bulls last 26 games and 55-27 in their last 82 MAC games. Clearly the odds makers haven't caught up with this team yet. The play is on the over here.

*3 Star Big Play* Samford may play slower than any other team in the country this year. They do a great job of forcing your to play their tempo, whether you want to do so or not. Chattanooga is a very streaky team that can go ice cold from the field or light it up. In this one I like Samford to slow them down and keep this game in the upper 50's.

*5 Star Top Play* This is a very low number, but I honestly thought this one would be around 110. Miami is a classic slow the game down type of team, and the under is 13-4 in their last 17. Toledo is an absolutely terrible team and the under is 14-2 in their last 16 games. Last year when they met the total was 93, and a number below 100 again wouldn't exactly shock me. Take the under here.

*3 Star Big Play of the Day* The Ohio Bobcats have started pushing the tempo a whole lot more this year, especially at home. If you look at both teams, their splits are much higher in this particular spot. Ohio pushes the tempo at home and Western Michigan scores more on the road and gives up a lot more on the road than they do at home. This has the makings of a game that could go up and down. Take the over in this one!

*3 Star Big Play* Valpo is a team that has decided to run and gun this year, much more than in year's past. UIC isn't a team that can score effectively too often, but they sure can give up points and second chance opportunities. Valparaiso will push the tempo here and UIC should be able to put up enough for this one to clear 140. I like the over here.

*3 Star Big Play* The Manhattan Jaspers have been a very nice team for unders at home of late, with the under going 4-0 in their last 4 home games. The under is also 5-2 in Loyola's last 7 road games. The under is 4-1-1 in their last 6 meetings as well. A half court game with below average shooting is to be expected here. Take the under.

*3 Star Big Play* While Syracuse likes to run when it has the opportunity, they have actually been a solid under team of late because of their solid zone defense. The under is 6-1 in their last 7 games and I really doubt the Bearcats will push the tempo here. Cincinnati isn't a great outside shooting team, which could mean they will struggle against the zone. Take the under.

*5 Star Top Play* This may be the one game that looks the most "off" as far as the line. Utah State's defensive intensity is being overlooked here. Last time the total was just 151 despite an overtime and both teams shooting 50% from 3 point range. This one looks quite a bit too high. Take the under in a big way here.

*3 Star Big Play* Ohio has established itself as the team that plays the fastest tempo in the MAC. Eastern Michigan is a much better team offensively at home, so I expect them to put up quite a few points themselves. I thought this one should be around 141 or 142, so I see some value in the over here.

*5 Star Top Play* If you are a subscriber you've probably noticed, I absolutely love Air Force unders. The Falcons are a terrible team, but they do their best to stay in the game by slowing it way down. TCU won't battle to make them run, rather they'll just play the slow game well. Earlier this year they met and scored 109 total and the shooting wasn't that bad. I expect 115 or so in this one. Take the under big!

*5 Star Top Play* The Aggies of Texas A&M are having a solid season despite having some injury trouble. Baylor is having a terrific year as well, and Baylor has transformed themselves into a team that plays solid defense and doesn't just run and gun anymore. A total around 135 seemed about right to me, so I see 6 points of value in this under.

*3 Star Big Play* Loyola Chicago is a team that generally adapts well to the team it plays against and their tempo. Cleveland State is a defensive oriented team that plays a half court style game. Their game earlier this year finished at 119 points and the shooting was not that bad, so a total as high as 132 definitely seems too high. Take the under here.

*5 Star Top Play* This is a match up between two teams who have completely changed the way they play from last year to this. Both teams run and gun this year when both were a defensive oriented team last year. The over is 6-2 in K State's last 8 road games and Iowa State can put up the points at home. Expect a game that goes into the mid 150's, which makes this a top play.

*5 Star Top Play* Toledo is an absolutely terrible team that cannot play defense well at all. Buffalo is very weak defensively as well, but the Bulls like to run and they can score. Toledo plays a little better at home so they should keep it reasonable at least and I think this one could be in the upper 130's instead of down around 130. Take the over in this one!

*3 Star Big Play* The Western Michigan Broncos have amped their offense up quite a bit, thanks largely to David Kool. Bowling Green is a little unpredictable, but I think they'll have to score to keep this one close. Since there isn't a large talent differential here and Western Michigan is the home team I think they'll control the tempo. Take the over here.

*3 Star Big Play* Kent State has shown that it can really score the basketball of late. Central Michigan scores 9 points per game more at home than their overall average, so they should be able to put up some points here as well. The over is 16-6 in Kent State's last 22 games and the over is 4-1 in Central Michigan's last 5 home games. I like this one to go over nicely.

*3 Star Big Play* This Fordham team is interesting because they are one of worst teams in all of college basketball, but they continue to run and try to push the pace. Opponents have a field day playing against this "defense." Charlotte should put up a lot of points if they are ready to play, and I think this one ends around 150. Take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* Both of these teams are a bit tough to get a read on, but the history between these two teams shows the under to be a solid play. The under is 5-2 in their last 7 and Jacksonville State has a lot more trouble generating offense when they are playing on the road. The under looks like the play to me.

*3 Star Big Play* Portland State has been an absolutely terrific team to bet if you like overs. The over is 43-17-1 in their last 61 games overall and 38-12-1 in their last 51 games in the Big Sky Conference. Clearly the theme for the Vikings is to run, run, and run. Sacramento State is a team that typically scores more and gives up less at home, which should make this a pretty close game. I think a score around 155 is fairly likely, so take the over in this one!

The Sixers have been on a huge under streak of late and Chris Paul is out for the Hornets now. Marc Davis is the lead official today, and quite simply there is no better official for an under than Marc Davis. Last time these two played it went safely under the posted total and today there are less healthy bodies, so I think a low scoring game is in store.

*Ivy League Play of the Day* This is my play of the day because quite simply this game will be extremely ugly. Both of these teams have serious trouble scoring and this has the potential to be a game where 55 points wins the game. Neither team is really able to push the pace, so barring an amazing shooting effort this should be a great under.

*3 Star Big Play* St Mary's loves to run and they have plenty of shooters who can bury the three ball. Santa Clara tends to run, but they also have a very weak defense. The Gaels will probably run away with this one, but don't be shocked if they score 85 or so themselves. I like this one to get up to around 152, which is where they finished last time they played.

The Dons have played much better basketball of late, but San Diego will definitely do their best to control the tempo in this one. Expect San Diego to slow this game in a big way. Since their last meeting the Toreros have had all 5 of their games go under, and most of them by a large margin. I think they realized they need to slow it down.

*3 Star Big Play* Riverside has been an under machine this year with the under winning 12 of their 16 lined games. The last time these two played they finished at just 114, but the total is 19 points higher this time. Yes the shooting was very bad that day, but this time it will be played at Riverside, where they will control the tempo even more. Look for a game a little below 130. I like the under.

*3 Star Big Play* These two met about a month ago and scored 138 points. This time the line is set 10 points lower. Youngstown State struggles badly on the defensive end and they average giving up 74 points per game on the road. This one will be sloppy, but it should be high enough to go over 128. Take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* Kent State has started to rev up their offense and their tempo quite a bit of late, and I have definitely noticed. Kent State overs have been very kind to me. The over is 15-6 in Kent's last 21 games and Eastern Michigan scores quite a bit more at home than they do on the road. I think this one gets near 140.

*3 Star Big Play* I can't quite make a game set at 108 a 5 star top play, but this one is pretty close. These two teams played two weeks ago at Samford and the total was 101. Was it poor shooting? No it wasn't, as both teams shot around 45%. The three point shooting was actually pretty good. The reality is, the game is just played extremely slow when they match up. The under is 10-2 for Citadel and 10-4 for Samford. Take the under.

*5 Star Top Play* A close look at the recent games of both of these games made me feel like this one definitely warranted a top play. The under is 8-4 in Florida's last 12 and is 14-3 in Alabama's 17 games this year. Consider that in the last eight Alabama games none of them have gotten to 130. I don't think either team will push the pace here and I think the winner of this one may well have about 60 points. The data points to a big under!

*3 Star Big Play* The Kansas Jayhawks have scored more than 80 points in their last 6 games and I don't think that streak will stop in this game. Colorado is not strong defensively and they should have serious trouble stopping the inside/outside combination of offensive firepower from Kansas. Colorado averages 80 points per game at home and they should score enough to make this one go over the posted total.

*3 Star big Play* Vanderbilt has been playing great basketball of late and one of main reasons is because they have been able to push the tempo and beat other teams in transition. Mississippi State also likes to run at times, so this should be a good match up, but I think the winner will need 80 points in this one. I like the over here.

*5 Star Top Play* The Billikens can play defense and they will most assuredly slow the pace down here. The Bonnies are missing their leading scorer and should struggle mightily on the offensive end. I thought this number would be around 120 and now I'm getting 6 points worth of value, so I'll take the under in a big way.

*3 Star Big Play* Last time these two met the total finished at exactly 127. If you take a look at the number of free throws in that game you'll see why I think this one stays under this posted total. 72 free throws in a college game is pretty ridiculous and I think that should head back down to around 40-45 in this one. I think this stays in the low 120's.

*3 Star Big Play* The Georgetown Hoyas play a little faster this year than they have in the past, but they still don't like a real fast paced game. South Florida is the same way. The Bulls have a couple scorers, but are more of a defensive type of team. I thought this one would be down around 130, so I like the value of the under in this case.

*3 Star Big Play* A game between these two isn't exactly my favorite to play an under normally, but this number does have some pretty solid value in the under. Ole Miss may well have trouble keeping up with Kentucky in this one and Big Blue could end up with a big win, which I think could hold the total down here. Take the under in this one.

*3 Star Big Play* Villanova is my favorite team to play the over on and I think Seton Hall will be able to put up plenty of points here as well. A transition game on both ends with a solid amount of free throws and three pointers made should make this a real shootout. I think 170 is pretty likely in this one. Take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* I have been riding the over with Northern Illinois of late as well as Kent State, and both have done very well to me. The over is 4-1 in Kent State's last 5 games and 5-1 in Northern Illinois' last 6 games. Northern Illinois has started pushing the tempo more than any other team in the MAC, and Kent State can score the basketball very well at home. I really think this is a game that should at least hit the mid 140's. Take the over here.

*3 Star Big Play* Mississippi loves to push the tempo and Arkansas shouldn't have a problem playing that way. As long as Fortson or Clarke are hitting some of their three's Arkansas should put up quite a few points as well. The over is 8-2 in the Rebels last 10 home games. Chris Warren and the Rebels offense will push this one enough to get it into the mid 150's.

*5 Star Top Play* St. Joe's has upped their tempo more than just about anyone this year. Phil Martelli's team can't play defense, but they can score. Duquesne started the season playing slow, but they have sped up again. I think this one has the makings of a game that could be played in the 80's. Take the over and expect very little defense.

*5 Star Top Play* The Arizona Wildcats tend to adapt to their opponents style of play and Cal definitely loves to run. The over is 10-6 in Cal's games this year and 11-6 in Arizona's games this year. I thought the total would open around 152 or 153, so I'm getting a lot of value on the over here. Look for a shootout and take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* These two met three times last year and two of the three went over this posted total. Purdue has the speed to push the tempo more than most teams in the Big 10 and Penn State is having serious defensive problems this year. I think this one should end up around 135. Take the over and hope Penn State can score a decent amount.

*5 Star Top Play* The Xavier Musketeers have been a much more fast paced team this year since Sean Miller left town. The Muskies like to run and gun and their strong back court helps them immensely. Fordham is a terrible team, but unlike most bad teams they don't slow things down. Fordham gives up about 76 points per game and Xavier scores 78 per game. This should be a blowout, but I think Xavier will score 85 or so themselves. Take the over.

*5 Star Top Play* Maybe the odds makers know something I don't in this one, but I do know that Utah State is turning into a very good defensive basketball team. San Jose State likes to run, but they may have trouble scoring in this one. In their last 5 games Utah State is giving up just 55 points per game. I think this one stays in the mid 130's.

The Cougars of BYU are back to their winning ways this year, especially at home. This team has plenty of people who can score and tends to run other teams out of the gym pretty often. Utah does score fairly well themselves, but I don't think it will be enough to win. I like these teams to get to at least 145, mainly because BYU should surpass 80 by themselves. Take the over.

Montana is a great team to play the under with, and Northern Arizona is a good opponent in this spot as well. These two played earlier this season and the total was 125. Montana shot 56% and Northern Arizona 46% in that game, so I would expect those percentages to go down. The free throw totals may go up, but I see a low 120's as a good possibility. Take the under.

*3 Star Big Play* This is a great combination of two teams who love to play extremely slowly. The under is 13-3 in Riverside's last 16 games and Pacific averages just 62 points per game despite their 13-6 record. No one will be running and gunning here, rather it should be a half court game where the clock runs early and often. Look for a total around 110. Take the under.

*3 Star Big Play* If you need evidence as to just how slow Oregon State plays you should watch the tape of Thursday's 51-45 win over USC. UCLA plays to the tempo of their opponent, so expect the Beavers to dictate a very slow pace. UCLA has had low scoring games of late even with fast paced teams such as Washington and Stanford, so expect this one to be very low. I wouldn't be shocked to see the winner be in the 50's in this one.

*3 Star Big Play* The under is 14-3 in East Carolina's last 17 games, so the odds makers clearly haven't caught up to their slower pace and poor shooting just yet. The under is 22-10-1 in Rice's last 33 road games, so don't expect the Owls to push the tempo. This should be a sloppy game that stays in the low 130's. I like the value in the under.

*5 Star Top Play* It's amazing to say this about an Ivy league game, but I really expect this to be a track meet. Cornell can score with just about anyone in the country and Harvard is a very solid team this year who has a great scorer in Lin. I expect this one to go into the mid 140's, so I'm making this one a big play on the over!

*3 Star Big Play* New Orleans is a team that is an absolute mess right now. They are leaving DI after this year and have no incentive at this point. The best player is hurt and the team basically stalls and forces very low scoring games. Western Kentucky isn't what they used to be offensively, so I expect this one to stay below this posted total.

*5 Star Top Play* Washington State is a completely different team this year and they can fill it up offensively. Washington at home is an absolute point scoring machine. The over is 26-7 in Washington's last 33 PAC 10 games and 12-4 in Washington State's last 16 games overall. Washington may well put up 90 points by themselves in this one. I think 160 is very easily attainable.

*3 Star Big Play* Kent State is pushing the tempo a whole lot more of late, and they don't take their foot off the gas when they get a big lead either. I think 140 points is about right for this one, so the value is with the over. The over is 14-5 in Kent State's last 19 and 4-1 in Western Michigan's last 5. Take the over here.

*5 Star Top Play* Northern Illinois is becoming a team that loves to play track meets, and Buffalo won't have a problem with that in this one. The over is 16-5 in Buffalo's last 21 games overall and 4-1 in Northern Illinois' last 5 games. Totals of 183 and 156 in their last two games against fairly slow opponents helps show the Huskies new love to run. Take the over here.

The Portland Blazers have a terrible rash of injuries and their offense is severely limited right now without Brandon Roy. The Rockets like to run when the chance comes, but tonight's referees are all three very low on their average totals. Curtis Blair has called 27 games and 19 have gone under the posted total. Take the under here.

*3 Star Big Play* The Clippers and the Timberwolves have played three times already this season, with two of the three going under the posted total. Last time they played they scored 215, which has moved this total up far too much. The referees here are pretty solid under referees. Last game had 56 free throws and I really doubt tonight's will see that many. Take the under.

*5 Star Top Play* The Pacific Tigers play the best defense in the Big West and Irvine tends to adjust their tempo to the other team. Pacific is the better team, but at home Irvine will probably keep this one close. These two played a couple weeks ago and the total was 115. I think this one should stay under 120, so take the under.

*3 Star big Play* Cal Poly is an interesting team because they seem to take on the pace of their opponent rather than dictating the tempo. UCSB would definitely rather play a half court defensive battle and I think they'll dictate this one pretty nicely at home. Look for a game in the low 130's. Take the under.

*5 Star Top Play* I put this one at about 135, so I see a lot of value on the under. There are some injury questions in this one and both of these teams have lost quite a bit of offensive firepower from their team a year ago. They scored 147 in their game a few weeks ago, but there were a ton of free throws that game, so if the fouling slows a little we should be ok.

*3 Star Big Play* It is really painful for me to take an under at a ridiculous level like 112, but it really is still a value. These are the two lowest scoring teams in the Pac 10 and this should be a nice even match up. No one will run in this one, rather we'll see a nice slow half court game and probably some pretty poor shooting. I'll take the under.

*3 Star Big Play* These two got together twice last year with their meetings finishing at 123 and 113. Both play slightly faster this year, but not enough to warrant a line of 131. A game in the mid 120's is what I am looking for here. I think Denver tries their best to keep this slow and makes this a very close game to the end.

*3 Star Big Play* Detroit has sped their game up noticably from a year ago, and against teams that don't make a huge effort to stall they have had some nice totals on the upside. The first game ended at just 101, but Loyola shot 25.9% from the floor and neither team shot many free throws at all. Look for that to change here.

*5 Star Top Play* I can't figure out why this line is so low. I really don't think Siena will allow St. Peter's to slow this game down to a crawl. Ubiles may or may not play, but even if he doesn't I think 130 should be easily attainable. St. Peter's will need to score to have a chance in this one. Take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* Earlier in the year Duquesne was slowing down, but it seems like they have ratcheted their pace back up. Xavier plays much faster this year since Sean Miller has moved on to Arizona. I think a lot of free throws are a good possibility here. A total around 145 is what I am expecting.

*3 Star Big Play* C of C is a scoring machine of late and they should push the tempo nicely against Davidson. Davidson is down a lot from a year ago, but they still have some solid shooters. The shooting in the first match up was ridiculously bad, which gives us value on the over this time.

*3 Star Big Play* Northern Illinois is a team that loves to run when given the opportunity, and I truly think Ohio will give them that chance. If you look at NIU's totals against other teams with a faster pace than average they are very high. Ohio is also a team that is up and down on their totals, but this match up leads me to believe we will see the upper 140's in this one. Take the over.

*5 Star Top Play* VCU has adopted a new run and gun style this year and that should fit very nicely with a Towson team that plays no defense. VCU may run away with this game and score 90 points or so, but that only leaves Towson needing around 60. I made this total 153, so I see value in the over here. Take the over and expect a beatdown and a lot of points.

The Lakers are on a nice scoring roll of late and the Indiana Pacers are the perfect team to play when you are scoring points. Indiana likes to run and gun and play virtually no defense. Granger and company will put up plenty of points, but Bryant and the Lakers should have a field day. Three officials who are higher scoring than the average league official helps put this one over the top. Play the over in this game.

*5 Star Top Play* St. Joe's is a team that really likes to push the ball this year, but they simply aren't very good. UMass has had wide ranges in their totals, but when they play other teams who like to push the ball they score in bunches as well. The combination of two teams who love to run and take the ball to the basket should mean a game that goes over the posted total.

*5 Star Top Play* Normally I'm a little hesitant to play totals this high, but I think this one should be around 170. Villanova is an over bettors best friend this year, and if you have watched Notre Dame play you know they like to run and shoot three's as well. Nova will probably have too much firepower, but expect both teams to score plenty of points in this one.

*3 Star Big Play* I made this total 150, so I see some value on the over here. Vanderbilt has been scoring in bunches of late, and Tennessee's full court press definitely speeds up the game. These two rivals generally have spirited games and this one should be no different. Take the over and enjoy a fast paced game between two teams that hate each other.

*3 Star Big Play* Providence plays an uptempo style every single game and UConn has shown more of a tendency to run this year than in year's past. Neither team's defense is up to par, so there will probably be quite a few open looks. UConn is coming off a huge win and has momentum, but Providence has a nice home court advantage. Look for a close game with a lot of points.

*3 Star Big Play* The Suns and the Bobcats played earlier this month with the Bobcats winning 125 to 99. Charlotte is a much higher scoring team than they were earlier this year after adding Jackson to the mix. The Suns haven't had a game go below this total in the last six games, and I really don't think they will tonight either. Take the over.

With Kevin Garnett back the Celtics become a better defensive team in an instant. The Clippers have had 24 unders and 19 overs this season and the last four meetings between these two teams have stayed under the posted total. Expect Garnett to be a defensive force in this one and the game pace to stay pretty slow, especially if Eric Gordon is out again.

*3 Star Big Play* The Missouri Valley Conference has been a place where the tempo has picked up on the whole this year. Missouri State is a much improved team that has started pushing the tempo a lot more of late. Missouri State is averaging 73.5 points per game and Creighton is a team that has typically pushed the tempo more than most in this league. I made this one about 142, so I'll take the value with the over in this one.

*3 Star Big Play* Wisconsin Green-Bay is a team that has typically been a friend to over bettors and Youngstown State doesn't have a defense that is capable of stopping much. The two teams played earlier this year and the final was 75-67. The teams put up 142 despite shooting 39% and 42% from the floor. I expect the shooting percentages to be up in this one and the lower total makes me like the over here!

*3 Star Big Play* The Florida State Seminoles defeated Georgia Tech on the road, but it took overtime to get it done. Even with the overtime period the final total was 125 that game. I thought the line might open around 130 here, but we got 134.5 so it looks like value on the under. The Seminoles should continue to slow the tempo down, and Georgia Tech won't press the issue too much either. Take the under.

*5 Star Top Play* Both of these teams have a tremendous offense. Rhode Island scores in the high 70's on average and Xavier is much more of a running team with Sean Miller gone now. This should be a good game and it should be a run and shoot type of tempo. Take the over and look for around 160 points in this one.

*5 Star Top Play* Along with Wisconsin and Samford, Air Force is one of my favorite teams to play an under with. Air Force can stay in games by dictating a slow pace, and that is exactly what I expect them to do in this one. Utah tried to speed up earlier this year, but they are back to playing pretty slow again too. Take the under.

*5 Star Top Play* When these two teams get together the result is a half court slow it down defensive battle. Riverside doesn't have much offense, but they should be able to "D" it up against Irvine. Expect a very close game, but this is a game I think stays under 120. There is a lot of value on the under in this one.

*3 Star Big Play* Portland's whole plan of attack has changed with Nic Raivio injured. He is their play maker and their go to guy on the offensive end. Last game we saw how much different they play without him, and the end result was a game that went WAY under the posted total. I'm going to bank on him being out in this game and I'll take the under.

*3 Star Big Play* Montana is a team that can play in spurts, but overall they are a very defensive minded team. Montana State has been scoring less of late and holding their opponents down. I put this one at around 120, so I see a lot of value on the under. Look for this in-state rivalry to stay low scoring.

*3 Star Big Play* Houston is a run and shoot type of team and although Memphis has definitely slowed down this year I think this line is set too low. The Cougars will try to force the issue, but they will also leave Memphis shooters wide open throughout this one. I think a lot of three's will be drained in this one. Look for this to go above 150.

*3 Star Big Play* This game should be very sloppy, but I think that will good for under bettors. Elon is a terrible team, as witnessed by their performance of late. Chattanooga isn't very good either, and they lack offensive firepower. I think a final total around 130 is a good bet. At 136 the value is with the under.

*3 Star Big Play* The under is 16-6 in ODU's last 22 games and the under is 11-5-1 in William and Mary's last 17 home games. Old Dominion has some excellent defense and they should be able to make this a low scoring affair. William and Mary is much improved and this game should mean a lot in the CAA race, so I expect tough defense and a half court game.

*3 Star Big Play* Southern Miss has slowed down in a BIG way over the last few weeks and I have definitely noticed. East Carolina is a team that can score a lot of points, but usually not against teams that are strong defensively. Expect Southern Miss to dictate the pace of this game. I put this total below 130, so I'm definitely taking the under here.

*5 Star Top Play* Bar none Samford plays the slowest tempo in all of college basketball right now. Greensboro isn't a good basketball team, and I don't figure they will be able to dictate the tempo in this one. Samford likes a final score around 100, and I wouldn't be shocked to see it in this one. Take the under big here.

*3 Star Big Play* Towson simply can't play hardly any defense and George Mason has been improving offensively of late. Mason has quietly been putting up big numbers and I don't see why they would stop in this one when Towson is running and gunning and giving them open looks. Take the over and expect Mason to put up 75 or so themselves.

*5 Star Top Play* The Salukis are doing a lot more running this year than they did last. The pace should be quick here and it should be a very close game. Eldridge can score in bunches for Illinois State and S. Illinois has a score by comittee system in Carbondale. I put this one at around 140. Take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* Kansas heads to Iowa State to take on the Cyclones in a hostile environment. Iowa State has sped up in a big way this year and it has helped them overall. The over is 7-3 in the Cyclones last 10 home games. I think this one could stay closer than many expect, but Kansas should put up a lot of points here!

*3 Star Big Play* Defense is a foreign term to both of these teams. Last year they met and scored 157 points, and both of these teams have been scoring a whole lot of points and giving up a lot recently. The over is 5-1 in Auburn's last 6 road games. Both teams will want to push the tempo, take the over here!

*5 Star Top Play* If you've been paying attention to college basketball much at all over the last few weeks you should know that Villanova is a great team to bet on the over with. Over bettors have been rolling in the dough because of the Wildcats. They will push the tempo here and if St. John's wants any chance in this one they'll have to score a lot of points!

*3 Star Big Play* Kent State showed their offensive prowess in the second half against Buffalo a couple of days ago. The Golden Flashes scored 55 points in the second half in a huge win over the Bulls. Akron can put up some points, but they'll definitely need to if they want to get past their rival. Take the over.

*3 Star Big Play* I fully expect Northern Colorado to win this one in a pretty big way, but I think the best play is on the over. Northern Colorado averages a game total of about 153 at home and Sacramento State is very poor defensively. Northern Colorado will push the tempo in this one. Northern Colorado has the capability to put up 85 or so by themselves. Take the over!

*5 Star Top Play* I put this one at about 125. Riverside has virtually no offensive firepower, but they play good defense. Cal Poly seems to adapt to the tempo of their opponent. In this case the opponent is slow, so I expect them to play pretty slowly as well. Take the under and expect a close game to the end.