The Kansas State Wildcats and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Frank Erwin Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 135½.

Kansas State was an 80-70 winner in their most recent outing at home against Missouri. They covered the 4.5?point spread as favorites.

Texas lost its last outing, a 91-89 result against Colorado on February 26. They failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point favorite.

Kansas State: Team record: 20-9 SU, 10-12 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 15 games on the road is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Iowa State are 7-3 After playing Missouri are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Texas: Team record: 24-5 SU, 17-6 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 11 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Baylor are 7-3 After playing Colorado are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Kansas State home to Iowa State, Saturday, March 5 Texas at Baylor, Saturday, March 5

 

 

NCAA Basketball Preview: Kansas State Wildcats vs. Texas Longhorns

The fans at Joyce Center will be treated to a game between the Villanova Wildcats and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 140.

Villanova was an 81-68 loser in their most recent outing at home against St. John's. They failed to cover the 6.5?point spread as favorites.

Last time out for Notre Dame, they were a 60-48 winner as they battled Seton Hall at home. They covered in the match as a 9.5-point favorite.

Villanova: Team record: 21-8 SU, 11-14 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing St. John's are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

Notre Dame: Team record: 23-5 SU, 13-10 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Villanova

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Connecticut are 7-3 After playing Seton Hall are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Villanova at Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 5 Notre Dame at Connecticut, Saturday, March 5

 

 

NCAA Basketball Preview: Villanova Wildcats vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The NCAA men's basketball regular season is winding down as teams look to add a few more wins to improve their position for their individual conference tournaments as well as the NCAA Men?s Basketball Tournament which starts on March 15. The primary goal for a number of teams between now and then is to first and foremost secure an invitation to the dance, but the ultimate goal for the elite programs in the country is to earn as low a seed as possible to begin their quest for a national title.

The field for this year's tournament has been expanded from 65 teams to 68 teams with the first round consisting of the last four at-large bids and the final four automatic qualifiers. The winners of these four games will advance to the second round which consists of the traditional 64 team field. While this may add some excitement tothe tournament as a whole, the reality is there are still only a handful of teams that have a legitimate chance to be named this year's National Champions.

The following is a look at a few of the teams that have the best chance to win it all along with their current odds as provided by VietBet.com.

Big Ten power Ohio State is the current odds-on-favorite to win the 2011 men's championship at +450. The Buckeyes were soundly beaten by Purdue 76-63 a week ago, but they still have a one-game lead over the Boilermakers in the conference at 13-2 and are 26-2 overall. Led by freshman phenom Jared Sullinger, Ohio State is as deep a team as any other in the country and a solid pick to go all the way.

The Duke Blue Devils are the second-favorite at +475to successfully defend their 2010 title with another national championship this season. It would be hard to bet against Duke as it is currently 26-2 on the year heading into Saturday's game against Virginia Tech. The Blue Devils are 12-1 in the ACC, but being doggedly pursued by a revitalized North Carolina team that is just one game back at 11-2. If the Blue Devils go on to lock-up one of the four No.1 seeds in the tournament, they should have a clear path to the Final Four.

The third-favorite at +600 are the Kansas Jayhawks. They are 24-4 overall this season, but actually one game in back of Texas in the Big 12 with an 11-2 record in conference play including a 74-63 loss to the Longhorns early this year. This loss could end up being the difference between a one or two seed in the tournament and a tougher path to the finals if Kansas ends up second in the conference.

Speaking of Texas, it is currently +600 as well. The Longhorns (24-4, 12-1) lost a bit of steam with a 70-67 loss to Nebraska, but remain a real threat to be the team cutting down the net in Houston the first week in April especially if they nail down a No.1 seed.

Pittsburgh is a team to watch at +1000and there are a couple of Cinderella's like San Diego State and Notre Dame at +3000that are more than capable of keeping things interesting as the madness of March wears on.

 

 

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The Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 204.

Boston won its last outing, a 115-93 result against the Warriors on February 22. The Celtics covered in that game as a 4.5-point favorite, while the 208 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Denver was a 120-107 winner in its last match at home against the Grizzlies. They covered the 1.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 227 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 41-14 SU, 27-26-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games when playing Denver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing Golden State are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Denver: Team record: 33-25 SU, 25-30-3 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Portland are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Boston at LA Clippers, Saturday, February 26 Denver at Portland, Friday, February 25

 

 

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets

The fans at Wells Fargo Center will be treated to a game between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

New York was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Maple Leafs. They lost as +135 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Coyotes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Coyotes at +170 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Philadelphia: Team record: 39-15-6 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders is 18-1 SU in their last 19 games when playing NY Islanders is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After playing Phoenix are 4-4-1 After a loss are 9-1

New York: Team record: 23-31-7 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 10 games NY Islanders are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing Philadelphia NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing New Jersey are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: NY Islanders home to Washington, Saturday, February 26 Philadelphia at Ottawa, Saturday, February 26

 

NHL Preview: New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Stephen O'Connell Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 6-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total is sitting at 130.

In their last action, Georgia was a 69-63 winner on the road against Tennessee. They covered the 4.5?point spread as underdogs.

Last time out for Florida, they were a 68-61 winner as they battled LSU on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 10-point favorite.

Georgia: Team record: 18-8 SU, 10-11-1 ATS

is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing South Carolina are 1-9 After playing Tennessee are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Florida: Team record: 21-5 SU, 8-12 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Kentucky are 4-6 After playing LSU are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Georgia home to South Carolina, Saturday, February 26 Florida at Kentucky, Saturday, February 26

 

NCAA Basketball Preview: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Pittsburgh Panthers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Petersen Events Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game's total is sitting at 131.

In their last action, West Virginia was a 72-58 winner at home against Notre Dame. They covered the 4?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 60-59 loser on the road against St. John's. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites.

West Virginia: Team record: 17-9 SU, 9-13 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

When playing on Thursday are 10-0 Before playing Rutgers are 5-5 After playing Notre Dame are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh: Team record: 24-3 SU, 11-10 ATS

is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against West Virginia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games

When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Louisville are 6-2 After playing St. John's are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: West Virginia at Rutgers, Sunday, February 27 Pittsburgh at Louisville, Sunday, February 27

 

NCAA Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

Nearly Undefeated San Diego State Hungry To Avenge Loss

The most surprising college basketball conference in the country has been led by a pair of relative unknowns for the majority of 2010-11, yet, now as February nears its end, each of the top MWC contenders remains ranked in the AP polls' top ten.

They might not have the brand power of Duke or Ohio State, but San Diego State and BYU are proving to be intriguing options when it comes to March Madness betting.

This Saturday, the nearly undefeated San Diego State Aztecs will host the only team that has handed them a loss this season. A victory will help justify their No. 6 ranking after starting the year off the list altogether.

Their Brigham Young Cougar opponents started the year as low as No. 23 before climbing up to the No. 7 spot they fill now.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, the two schools are decent options when it comes to betting on the upcoming national tournament. Though the Aztecs might not be a household name any time soon, their ***15/1 odds*** of winning March Madness are hard to ignore.

In contrast, BYU has considerable ***30/1 odds*** of taking the crown.

The two teams met for the first time late last January and the Cougars came out on top 71-58. The Aztecs hadn't lost a game before or since, but the damage to their unblemished mark was done. This week a victory over BYU could go a long way towards their redemption in the eyes of the Selection Sunday committee that might peg them for a relatively easy schedule.

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Temple Owls vs. Duke Blue Devils

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Top-Ranked Duke Tested Before March Madness

The Temple Owls have an opportunity to put the Atlantic 10 conference on the map prior to next month's national tournament and it comes this Wednesday against the top-ranked team in the country.

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The Duke Blue Devils reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press polls after losing it several weeks prior to a then-undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes team. Now 25-2 on the season, the Blue Devils will be anxious to close their season on a winning note.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, Duke has **NCAA FUTURES** odds of winning March Madness.

Though at the top of the pack now, the Blue Devils haven't been without their share of mishaps this season, dropping a pair of games already to unranked opponents. Though the Owls aren't unranked (No. 24 according to the AP) they're an easily overlooked team contending in a lesser known conference.

Temple is currently second in their division behind just Xavier in the Atlantic 10, but will they have enough weapons to keep up with a hungry Duke team preparing for its final charge. Bet on the Temple Owls to cover the spread (or win the game outright) with Bodog.

Could the Blue Devils fall to the Owls altogether? A victory for Temple would surely improve their standings in the polls, and stranger things have happened to Duke - just ask San Jose and Florida State.

Any more surprising losses might severely affect Duke's odds of winning the NCAA tournament this year, as they could be taken as signs of a team lacking discipline less than a year removed from their last championship.

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