Big XII Basketball Play of the Day: Big XII Championship Game

Two big time programs meeting today in the Big XII Championship game.

Kansas and Texas.

The top-seeded Jayhawks will try for their fifth tournament title in six years - and eighth in the league's 14-year history.  The game is also being played in the Jayhawk's backyard, otherwise known as Kansas City.

Texas should put up a good fight, but only for a half.  Kansas wants to lock up that number one seed.  KU is favored by 4 and I see them covering that. 

Take Kansas, but look for some points to be scored this afternoon in Kansas City.

Saturday Big XII Basketball Play of the Day: Missouri

It's one of the Big XII's biggest games anytime these two teams play.

Today #2 Kansas crosses the border into Missouri to take on the #24 Tigers.

Missouri is getting 3 points as home team and I like that.

The Tigers are unbeaten at home this season with a 17-0 record, they also are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.

Kansas is playing to get a #1 seed in the NCAA Tourney, so they will be playing hard, but I still like Missouri getting the 3.

This game begins early at noon Eastern.

Big XII Basketball Play of the Day for 2/26/11: Iowa State

A pick em game today in Ames.  Nebraska is looking to improve on their 18-9 record and Iowa State is looking to earn their second conference win.

Neither team has much going for it in the trends department, I just think we may see some good ole Hilton Magic today as the season draws closer to tournament time. 

The Cornhuskers won earlier this season by one point in Lincoln.  Look for the Cyclones to get some much needed revenge today.

Prediction:  Iowa State and the Under today in Ames.

Big XII Basketball Play of the Day for 2/19/11: Texas

The Texas Longhorns put their undefeated Big XII record on the line today as they travel to Lincoln and take on Nebraska.

A very touch Texas team is favored by 6.5 on the road in a dangerous place.   Nebraska has been known to sneak up on highly ranked teams at home before.

Last year Texas blew out the Cornhuskers by 40.  This year again, all the trends seem to be pointing to Texas.  The Longhorns are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games, that's strong.  They also are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite, that is an even stronger trend.

Looks like Texas should be a safe play today, and I see them pulling away in the second half. 

Take Texas and give the 6.5.  This game tips off at 1:30 pm Eastern.

Big XII Basketball Game of the Day for 2/12/11

Kansas State at Colorado

Colorado is one of my surprise teams of the year, and Kansas St. has been a bit of a disappointment.

Colorado won their first meeting this season back last month and now they get the Wildcats at home.  Kansas St. has been horrible this year ATS.  And they are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Sat. games, horrid.

The Buffs are 12-2 at home this season and look for them to build on that Saturday night in Boulder. 

Take Colorado and give the 1.5.  They will win by about 10 pts.   Good Luck!