NCAA Tournament Picks: Every Sports Handicapper’s Picks Needed For Thursday

It’s time to win March Madness bets as the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is here. The top sportsbooks are awaiting a record number of new bettors and here are all the picks needed for the first day of the Big Dance.

The ultimate links for March Madness bettors with great resources is up and so are the best picks and spread betting predictions. We have the objective rundown. Sorry, Barack Obama’s bracket is not linked.

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The top in the 21st century is a handicapper out of Philadelphia who rates his plays 5, 7.5 and 10 stars While Bill Tanner is the all-time top basketball handicapper in units won, the Quaker City veteran is tops since 2000. His units won, winning percentage and ROI have been on a steady climb. 10*s on Butler/LSU, Cal Northridge/Memphis, Northern Iowa/Purdue

Bill Tanner is the No. 1 college and NBA handicapper combined since 1995. He’s from the basketball crazed state of Indiana and his Platinum Plays in hoops hit around 62 percent. He also hits above 60 percent in college football with “Plats”.   About a dozen years ago, he lapped dinosaur “Doc” as the top Big 10 handicapper in the land. He has four NCAAB Platinum Plays, but one is cancelled by credible conflicting picks. Get his top three NCAAB Platinum Plays. He also has NBA Plats on Dallas/Atlanta, Golden State/Lakers 

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2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Every Resource Link Needed

Every resource needed for March Madness betting 2009 is here. To beat the NCAA Tournament game odds and betting line there are several must-read articles:

·        How to Win Picks In the NCAA Tournament Men’s Hoops

·        Lord of the Big Dance Gives March Madness Betting Golden Rules

·        Exposing Myths About What Wins The Big Dance

OffshoreInsiders.com is long accepted as the best source for sports handicappers, also get reliable sportsbooks.

ScoresOddsPicks.com has great matchups for beating the college basketball odds. Here are betting previews from a bettors standpoint for Thursday opening round and Friday’s NCAA Tournament first round games. 

In fact, Lines-Maker.com will have news and previews as well as late-breaking injury information as it comes in.

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Several years ago in our Super Lock days, it was proposed in a conference call to release the top picks on every NCAA Tournament game. We realized often there was conflicting steam from other credible sources. So the MasterLockLine presents every elite pick without disagreeing highly-rated selections from other sources.

Though the best sports betting forum, the SportsCrew forum is down, in fact the entire SportsCrew.com site is, but JoeDuffy.net is a long-time source for March Madness betting information as well.

Great NCAA Tournament March Madness props including who makes the Final 4, plus of course the odds to win the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Round of 64: Morgan State-Oklahoma Lines Preview

The Morgan State Bears and the Oklahoma Sooners will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Sprint Center in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 16½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 135.
Oklahoma was upended 71-70 by Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament last Thursday, as 4.5-point favorites. That game's 141 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 158.
Blake Griffin netted 17 points and grabbed 21 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Team records:
Morgan State: 23-11 SU, 3-2 ATS
Oklahoma: 27-5 SU, 14-13 ATS

Oklahoma most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing Oklahoma State are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 6 games
Oklahoma is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

Round of 64: Binghamton-Duke Odds Preview

The Binghamton Bearcats and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Greensboro Coliseum in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 21½-point favorites versus the Bearcats, while the game's total is sitting at 137.
Duke defeated Florida State 79-69 as a 6-point favorite in the ACC Tournament final on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (134).
Jon Scheyer scored a game-high 29 points for Duke and Gerald Henderson added 27 points in the win.
Team records:
Binghamton: 23-8 SU, 1-0 ATS
Duke: 28-6 SU, 16-16-1 ATS

Duke most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 10-0
After playing Florida State are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Duke is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

Round of 64: Akron-Gonzaga Lines Preview

The Akron Zips and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Rose Garden in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 13-point favorites versus the Zips, while the game's total is sitting at 133.
Josh Heytvelt scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds, as Gonzaga ripped St. Mary's 83-58 to win the West Coast Conference championship last Monday night.
Gonzaga won as 6.5-point favorites as the game played over the 138.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Akron: 23-12 SU, 17-13 ATS
Gonzaga: 26-5 SU, 16-12 ATS
Akron most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing Buffalo are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Gonzaga most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After playing Saint Mary's are 9-1
After a win are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Akron is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Akron is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Round of 64: American-Villanova Lines Preview

The American Eagles and the Villanova Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Wachovia Center in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 17-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 129.
Villanova was defeated 69-55 by Louisville in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, as 4.5-point underdogs. That game's combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 140.
Dante Cunningham had 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
American: 24-7 SU, 1-0 ATS
Villanova: 26-7 SU, 16-13 ATS

Villanova most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Louisville are 4-1
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Villanova is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Villanova's last 12 games
Villanova is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

Round of 64: Michigan-Clemson Odds Preview

The fans at Sprint Center will be treated to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Clemson Tigers when they take their seats on Thursday for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game's total is sitting at 138.
Michigan fell 60-50 to Illinois in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, as 2.5-point underdogs. That game's combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 119.
DeShawn Sims led Michigan with 15 points.
Clemson was defeated 86-81 by Georgia Tech in the opening-round of the ACC Tournament last Thursday, as 8.5-point favorites. That game's 167 points sailed OVER the posted total of 143.5.
Trevor Booker collected a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort.
Team records:
Michigan: 20-13 SU, 16-11-1 ATS
Clemson: 23-8 SU, 12-13-1 ATS
Michigan most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing Illinois are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Clemson most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Georgia Tech are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Clemson's last 9 games
Clemson is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Clemson is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Clemson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Round of 64: Minnesota-Texas Lines Preview

The fans at Greensboro Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Texas Longhorns when they take their seats on Thursday for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 4-point favorites versus the Golden Gophers, while the game's total is sitting at 127.
Minnesota was defeated 64-56 by Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, as 7.5-point underdogs. That game's combined score went UNDER the posted total of 125.
Damian Johnson had 19 points, and Devron Bostick added 12 in a losing cause.
Texas was defeated 76-70 by Baylor in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday, as 4-point favorites, That game's 146 points made it OVER the posted total of 139.
A.J. Abrams shot 8-for-17 from the field with 20 points in a losing effort.
Team records:
Minnesota: 22-10 SU, 13-14 ATS
Texas: 22-11 SU, 11-18-1 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing Michigan State are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After playing Baylor are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games

NIT: Rhode Island-Penn State Odds Preview

The Rhode Island Rams and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Bryce Jordan Center in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kahiem Seawright scored all of his 20 points in the second half to lead Rhode Island past Niagara 68-62 in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
Rhode Island cashed as 4.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 155.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Talor Battle had 24 points and six assists to lead Penn State past George Mason 77-73 in overtime in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night.
Penn State couldn't cover as 6-point home favorites as the game played over the 122-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Rhode Island: 23-10 SU, 15-12-1 ATS
Penn State: 23-11 SU, 15-12 ATS
Rhode Island most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Penn State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing George Mason are 1-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Rhode Island is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Rhode Island is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

NIT Picks and Predictions Are Up For March Madness Odds

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Dwyane Wade and the Heat battle the Celtics, the Blackhawks meet the Blue Jackets, and action continues in the NIT.

NCAA Tournament Odds

In addition to the usual March Madness college basketball betting odds for the individual games, as well as odds to make it to the Final 4 betting line and win the Big Dance, sports bettors can wager on the lowest ranked seed to advance beyond the first round and to the Final Four. What No. 2 seed will be the first eliminated from the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which mid-major conference will be the most successful and more prop betting odds for March Madness are up. 

The march toward Madness . . .

The NCAA Tournament begins its first-round action on Thursday, but college hoops fans can still get their fix on Wednesday with games in the NIT, CBI, and CollegeInsider.com tournaments. There are eight matchups in the NIT on Wednesday, with Miami at Providence, Duquesne at Virginia Tech, Jacksonville at Florida, Tenn-Martin at Auburn, Bowling Green at Creighton, Illinois State at Kansas State, Georgetown at Baylor, and Northwestern at Tulsa to end the night.

In the CBI on Wednesday it’s St. John’s at Richmond, Buffalo at Wichita State, Charleston at Troy, Vermont at Wisconsin-Green Bay, Houston at Oregon State, and Boise State at Stanford. Meanwhile, the CollegeInsider.com event offers up Belmont at Evansville, Mount St. Mary’s at James Madison, Portland at Pacific, Austin Peay at Bradley, Drake at Idaho, and Citadel at Old Dominion. Those three tourneys continue throughout March, but will be in the Big Dance’s shadow.

March Madness NIT picks and prediction, CBI and College Insider winners

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Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The NBA loads up with 11 games on the schedule for Wednesday night, including Dwyane Wade and the Heat on the road in Boston. That pair of Eastern Conference contenders last met on the hardwood on March 11, when the Heat pulled out a 107-99 home victory as a 3.5-point favorite. Wade poured in 32 points for Miami in that win, while Ray Allen led the Celtics’ attack with 27 points.

Also on the NBA schedule for Wednesday: Sacramento at Charlotte, Portland at Indiana, New Jersey at New York, Minnesota at New Orleans, Chicago at Oklahoma City, Denver at Memphis, Orlando at Milwaukee, Philadelphia at Phoenix, Washington at the Clippers, and Detroit at Houston. The Pistons and Rockets met on January 25, with Houston picking up a 108-105 victory in Detroit.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are four games on the National Hockey League schedule for Wednesday night, including the Blackhawks in Columbus for a Central Division matchup. The Hawks and Jackets clashed on Friday, with Antoine Vermette scoring twice in a 5-3 Columbus victory. Rick Nash picked up his 33rd goal of the season in that game, and Brent Seabrook, Kris Versteeg, and Patrick Kane replied for Chicago.

Rounding out the Wednesday slate: New Jersey at Carolina, Dallas at Calgary, and Nashville at Anaheim. The Predators and Ducks are both still gunning for one of the last playoff spots in the Western Conference, and Nashville will be looking for a repeat of their last meeting; Pekka Rinne stopped 28 of 30 Anaheim shots on February 5 as the Predators rolled to a 4-2 home victory over the Ducks .

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the second round of the World Baseball Classic draws closer to a conclusion on Wednesday with action at both Miami‘s Dolphin Stadium and San Diego‘s Petco Park. In Miami it’ll be Venezuela vs. United States, with the winner of that matchup finishing in top spot in Pool 2. In San Diego it’ll be Cuba vs. the loser of Tuesday’s late-night matchup between Japan and Korea, and whoever comes out on top in that game will head to the Pool 1 championship on Thursday.

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