NCAA Tournament Plays of the Day for 3/24/12

Lousiville and Ohio State

Louisville vs. Florida for a trip to the Final Four.

It's Pitino vs. Donovan, mentor vs. student.

I tend to like Louisville in this one, but it's going to be close.

The Cardinals are getting 1.5 points in this one and are really peaking.  They also are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Sat. games.  Pitino will have them ready to play and he's great at getting teams to the Final Four.

Take Louisville and points in this one.

That brings us to Ohio State and Syracuse.

Ohio State is looking real good, while the Orange have just been eeking their way through these games.  This is a game where Syracuse is rally going to miss Fab Mello.

Even though Syracuse is getting 3 points, I like The Buckeyes to win going away.  One trend to consider is Syracuse is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.  Ouch!

Take The Ohio St. and give the points.

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.