College Basketball Play of the Day for 3/23/12

In this day of Sweet 16 matchups, it has to be Kentucky

Kentucky heads into this game with Indiana, not only looking to avenge a loss to the Hoosiers earlier in the season, but to continue proving they are the best college team in America.

I'm seeing Kentucky favored by 9, but look for the Wildcats to eclipse that in the first half.

Here are two noteworthy trends:

Kentuck is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite, while Indiana is 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 neutral site games.

Go with Kentucky for a big win tonight.

College Basketball Play of the Day for 3/18/12

Michigan State

Michigan State takes on St. Louis today with the Spartans laying 6.5 points.

St. Louis did a great job on Friday in beating Memphis, but with less time to to prepare in this one, I love Michigan State.

Michigan State has more talent and is used to being in this spot.

They also are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games overall.

Michigan State advances going away to another Sweet 16.

College Basketball Play of the Day for 3/17/12

VCU

It's St. Patrick's Day today, so maybe a little luck coming my way.

I love VCU getting 6 points from Indiana today.  VCU has been impressive the last few weeks and theHoosiers are going to have to give it their all to keep up with the speed of VCU.

The Rams are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

College Basketball Play of the Day for 3/16/12

Michigan

Here we go with the second day of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan returns to the tournament this year and they have a very favorable matchup with Ohio.  Not Ohio St., just Ohio.

Michigan really impressed me late in the year and with the Wolverines only giving 5.5 points, this is a must play.

The Wolverines are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss and the Bobcats come into the game 0-4 ATS their last four games.  Ohio may be out of gas and Michigan is peaking. 

Take Michigan today.

College Basketball Play of the Day for 3/11/12

North Carolina in the ACC Tournament

Basketball fans don't get the Carolina/Duke matchup they all wanted in the ACC Championship game, but Florida St. could be even a tougher opponent for the Tar Heels.

North Carolina smoked Duke a week ago, so a game with the Seminoles is intriguing.

The line has UNC favored by 7, but look for Florida State to stay close for at least a half.

UNC is  7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall and they should be able to pull away in the second half to cover the seven point spread.

Take UNC, give the 7 as both these teams move on to the big tournament later in the week.