Betting on the Big East: The NCAA's Top Conference

Just how good is the Big East in NCAA college basketball this season? If the most recent installments of the Associated Press? men?s basketball rankings are to be trusted: very.

As a result, betting on college basketball has never been more intriguing.

Currently six teams in the 16-team conference are ranked in the top 25 spots for the entire nation, three of which find themselves in the top seven. In addition to the six contenders (from No. 2-seeded Pittsburgh to No. 23-seeded Louisville), two other programs have spent time in the AP?s Top 25 as recently as last week.

Although West Virginia and Cincinnati have suffered recent backs - Cincinnati?s of course slightly more excusable than WV?s recent loss to unranked Marshall - the conference is still by in large the most competitive of any in the country. Had it not been for recent back-to-back losses against lethal No. 9 Syracuse and No. 15 Notre Dame, the Bearcats would be just as feared as ever.

Instead, however, they find themselves on the outside looking in at the six teams currently jostling for spotlight in the polls.

This Saturday, fans of the Big East and NCAA bettors alike will tune in as pair of games pit some of their top contenders against each other.

At noon on Jan. 29, the No. 5 seed Connecticut Huskies will try their luck against the Louisville Cardinals. The Cards slipped up recently against lowly Providence but will have their shot at redemption. A big time win over a big time program would do wonders for their ranking after slipping four spots from No. 19 last week.

Meanwhile, the No. 8-ranked Villanova Wildcats will host Georgetown as they look to continue building on momentum that they gained taking down Syracuse on Jan. 22. Was the Wildcats win over the Orange a fluke?

With such a variety of contenders vying for position in the conference, it?s hard not to get wrapped up in the intensity of the Big East. The No. 2-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers are the lone undefeated team left in the conference. How will the rest of the pack unfold?

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Nevada Wolf Pack

The Fresno State Bulldogs and the Nevada Wolf Pack will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Lawlor Events Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wolf Pack listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Fresno State won its last outing, an 86-56 result against Seattle on January 24.

Nevada won its last outing, a 66-58 result against Louisiana Tech on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 11-point favorite.

Fresno State: Team record: 8-10 SU, 5-8-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Nevada The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing San Jose State are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 0-2 After a win are 4-6

Nevada: Team record: 7-13 SU, 8-10 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fresno State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Fresno State

When playing on Thursday are 5-4 Before playing Utah State are 8-2 After playing Louisiana Tech are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Fresno State at San Jose State, Saturday, January 29 Nevada at Utah State, Wednesday, February 2

 

Fresno State vs. Nevada

NCAA Basketball Preview: Boston College Eagles vs. Duke Blue Devils

The Boston College Eagles and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 16½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Boston College was a 67-51 loser on the road against Florida State. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as underdogs.

Duke was an 83-59 winner in its last match on the road against Wake Forest. They covered the 22.5?point spread as favorites.

Boston College: Team record: 14-6 SU, 7-7 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing North Carolina are 4-4 After playing Florida State are 2-5 After a loss are 7-3

Duke: Team record: 18-1 SU, 9-8 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston College is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston College

When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing St. John's are 6-4 After playing Wake Forest are 8-2 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Boston College home to North Carolina, Tuesday, February 1 Duke at St. John's, Sunday, January 30

 

Boston College vs. Duke

NHL Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Predators, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Predators were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Flames. That made winners of bettors who got Calgary at -128 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 7-1 winner as they battled the Stars at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at -170 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Vancouver: Team record: 30-10-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Nashville is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Nashville is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing San Jose are 5-5 After playing Dallas are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Nashville: Team record: 27-16-6 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Vancouver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road is 5-12-1 SU in its last 18 games ,when playing on the road against Vancouver

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing Calgary are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Nashville home to Calgary, Tuesday, February 1 Vancouver at Dallas, Tuesday, February 1

 

 

Nashville vs. Vancouver

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors

The New Orleans Hornets and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 2-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 199.

New Orleans won its last outing, a 91-89 result against the Thunder on January 24. The Hornets failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite, while the 180 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, Golden State was a 113-102 loser at home against the Spurs. They failed to cover the 5.5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (215) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

New Orleans: Team record: 30-16 SU, 25-19-2 ATS Current streak: won 9 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Golden State

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Golden State: Team record: 19-25 SU, 25-19 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing New Orleans

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Charlotte are 4-6 After playing San Antonio are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: New Orleans at Sacramento, Saturday, January 29 Golden State home to Charlotte, Friday, January 28

 

New Orleans vs. Golden State

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

The San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 196½.

In their last action, San Antonio was a 113-102 winner on the road against the Warriors. They covered the 5.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (215) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

The Jazz were a 120-91 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (211) made winners of OVER bettors.

San Antonio: Team record: 38-7 SU, 26-17-2 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Golden State are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Utah: Team record: 27-18 SU, 20-24-1 ATS Current streak: lost 5 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: San Antonio home to Houston, Saturday, January 29 Utah home to Minnesota, Friday, January 28

 

Spurs vs. Jazz

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game's total is sitting at 135½.

Texas was a 74-63 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Kansas. They covered the 7?point spread as underdogs.

Oklahoma State lost its last outing, a 76-57 result against Baylor on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point underdog.

Texas: Team record: 16-3 SU, 11-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State

When playing on Wednesday are 9-1 Before playing Missouri are 6-4 After playing Kansas are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Oklahoma State: Team record: 14-5 SU, 10-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 9 games when playing Texas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Texas

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Tech are 3-7 After playing Baylor are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Texas home to Missouri, Saturday, January 29 Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, Saturday, January 29

 

Texas vs. Oklahoma State

NCAA Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Louisville Cardinals

The fans at KFC Yum! Center will be treated to a game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Louisville Cardinals when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game's total is sitting at 140½.

West Virginia won its last outing, a 56-46 result against South Florida on January 23. They failed to cover in that game as a 14-point favorite.

Louisville lost its last outing, a 72-67 result against Providence on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 5-point favorite.

West Virginia: Team record: 13-5 SU, 5-9 ATS

is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-3 After playing South Florida are 4-2 After a win are 6-4

Louisville: Team record: 15-4 SU, 8-5 ATS

is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing West Virginia is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

When playing on Wednesday are 10-0 Before playing Connecticut are 6-3 After playing Providence are 5-1 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: West Virginia at Cincinnati, Saturday, January 29 Louisville at Connecticut, Saturday, January 29

 

West Virginia vs. Louisville

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