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Rice-Tulsa Lines Preview

The Rice Owls and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at FedExForum.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Rice scored 40 points in the second half as they rallied for a 60-59 victory over Marshall in the first-round of the Conference USA Tournament on Wednesday, as 7-point underdogs. That game's 119 points went UNDER the posted total of 133.
Lawrence Ghoram shot 6-for-12 from the field with 18 points in leading the way, and Connor Frizzelle chipped in with 14 points.
Jerome Jordan led the way with 15 points on Saturday afternoon as Tulsa topped Rice by a final score of 60-50.
The Golden Hurricane managed to cover the 8-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (130).
Team records:
Rice: 10-21 SU, 14-12-2 ATS
Tulsa: 22-9 SU, 12-13 ATS
Rice most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-4
After playing Marshall are 0-4
After a win are 1-9

Tulsa most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After playing Rice are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Rice is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Rice is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Rice is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rice
Tulsa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Rice
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games

Saint Louis-Xavier Lines Preview

The Saint Louis Billikens and the Xavier Musketeers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Boardwalk Hall.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Xavier was upset 80-75 by Richmond as a 6-point favorite on Saturday. That game's 155 points sailed OVER the night's posted total of 133.5.
B.J. Raymond had 17 points with 10 rebounds in a double-double.
Team records:
Saint Louis: 18-13 SU, 13-11-1 ATS
Xavier: 24-6 SU, 14-11-3 ATS
Saint Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After playing La Salle are 2-2
After a win are 6-4

Xavier most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-1
After playing Richmond are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Louis's last 6 games when playing Xavier
Saint Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Xavier
Xavier is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Xavier's last 6 games when playing Saint Louis
Xavier is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Saint Louis
Xavier is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games

Miami-Virginia Tech Lines Preview

The Miami Hurricanes and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Georgia Dome.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Miami stormed back with 51 points in the second half to beat N.C. State 72-64 on Saturday afternoon.
The Hurricanes pulled off the upset as 8.5-point underdogs, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 139.
Virginia Tech lost to Florida State 63-53 as a 6-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (138).
A.D. Vassallo led the Hokies with 14 points and Malcolm Delaney added 13 points in the loss.
Team records:
Miami: 18-11 SU, 12-12 ATS
Virginia Tech: 17-13 SU, 10-15 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After playing North Carolina State are 1-6
After a win are 6-4

Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After playing Florida State are 4-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

Central Michigan-Ball State Odds Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Ball State Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Central Michigan: 12-18 SU, 14-12-1 ATS
Ball State: 13-16 SU, 14-12 ATS
Central Michigan most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-9
After playing Eastern Michigan are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Ball State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After playing Eastern Michigan are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Central Michigan's last 12 games
Central Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Central Michigan is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 6 games when playing Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 6 games when playing Central Michigan
Ball State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Central Michigan
Ball State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

Northwestern-Minnesota Lines Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Northwestern lost to Ohio State 52-47 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (126.5).
Craig Moore led Northwestern with 18 points and Kevin Coble added 13 points in the loss.
Lawrence Westbrook was the top scorer for Minnesota with 16 points in a 67-64 loss to Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
The Gophers failed to cover the 5.-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 126.5.
Team records:
Northwestern: 17-12 SU, 14-11 ATS
Minnesota: 21-9 SU, 12-13 ATS
Northwestern most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-7
After playing Ohio State are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Michigan are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Northwestern is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Northwestern is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Northwestern is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northwestern's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Northwestern
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Northwestern
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Northwestern

Cavaliers-Suns Lines Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at US Airways Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists to lift the Cavaliers past the Clippers 87-83 on Tuesday night.
Cleveland couldn't cover as 9-point road favorites as the teams played under the 192-point total set by oddsmakers.
Steve Nash had 23 points and 13 assists for Phoenix in its 122-117 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night.
Dallas cashed as 7-point road underdogs as the game played over the 231-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.
Phoenix has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 50-13 SU, 40-23 ATS
Phoenix: 34-30 SU, 25-38-1 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Sacramento are 6-4
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland at Sacramento, Friday, March 13
Phoenix home to Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 14

Lakers-Spurs Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at AT&T Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Kobe Bryant went for 37 points, six assists, and four steals to lead the Lakers over the Rockets 102-96 on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles cashed as 2-point road underdogs as the game played under the 202-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Tony Parker scored 21 points and dished out seven assists, as the Spurs defeated the Bobcats 100-86 on Tuesday night.
San Antonio covered as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 177.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 51-13 SU, 32-31-1 ATS
San Antonio: 43-20 SU, 33-28-2 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Charlotte are 7-2
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 11 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
LA Lakers are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
San Antonio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Antonio's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Dallas, Sunday, March 15
San Antonio at Houston, Saturday, March 14

North Carolina State-Maryland Lines Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Maryland Terrapins will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Georgia Dome.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
N.C. State was led by Javier Gonzalez, who had 19 points on the day, in a 72-64 loss to Miami on Saturday afternoon.
The Wolfpack did not cover the 8.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 139.
Greivis Vasquez finished the day with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists as Maryland lost to Virginia 68-63 on Saturday afternoon.
The Terrapins did not cover the 2-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the posted total of 140.5.
Team records:
North Carolina State: 16-13 SU, 15-8-1 ATS
Maryland: 18-12 SU, 12-10-2 ATS
North Carolina State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing Miami are 1-5
After a loss are 6-4

Maryland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing Virginia are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina State's last 5 games
North Carolina State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina State's last 6 games when playing Maryland
North Carolina State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Maryland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State
Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 6 games when playing North Carolina State

Washington State-UCLA Lines Preview

The Washington State Cougars and the UCLA Bruins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Staples Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Washington State jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they crushed Oregon 62-40 in the first-round of the Pac-10 Tournament on Wednesday. Washington State covered the 9-point spread, but the 102 points went UNDER the night's posted total of 121.
Aaron Baynes led the way with 20 points, and Caleb Forrest added 14 in that win.
Josh Shipp scored 28 points and the UCLA pulled away in the second half to beat Oregon 94-68 on Saturday afternoon.
The Bruins covered the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 150.
Team records:
Washington State: 17-14 SU, 12-17 ATS
UCLA: 24-7 SU, 15-13-2 ATS
Washington State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
After playing Oregon are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

UCLA most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Oregon are 8-2
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Washington State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games when playing UCLA
Washington State is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games when playing UCLA
The total has gone OVER in 13 of UCLA's last 14 games
UCLA is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington State
UCLA is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UCLA's last 5 games when playing Washington State

USC-California Odds Preview

The USC Trojans and the California Golden Bears will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Staples Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Four players reached double figures as USC cruised past Oregon State 68-52 on Saturday. USC covered the 12-point spread, while the game's 120 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 120.
Daniel Hackett dropped 17 points from 7-for-9 shooting, and DeMar DeRozan added 16 points in that win.
Jerome Randle scored 24 points for California in a 83-66 loss to Arizona State on Saturday afternoon.
The Golden Bears did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 136.
Team records:
USC: 18-12 SU, 14-14 ATS
California: 22-9 SU, 16-12 ATS
USC most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-5
After playing Oregon State are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

California most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-3
After playing Arizona State are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of USC's last 7 games when playing California
USC is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
USC is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing California
USC is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing California
The total has gone OVER in 6 of California's last 7 games when playing USC
California is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of California's last 9 games
California is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing USC