Ohio State-Purdue Odds Preview

The fans at Conseco Fieldhouse will be treated to a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Purdue Boilermakers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Evan Turner totaled 18 points and 10 boards to help lead Ohio State to a 82-70 win over Michigan State in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament on Saturday afternoon.
The Buckeyes covered the 8-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 126.
JaJuan Johnson scored 20 points to power Purdue to a 66-56 win over Illinois in the semifinals of the Big 10 tournament on Saturday afternoon.
The Boilermakers covered the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 118.5.
Team records:
Ohio State: 22-9 SU, 16-11 ATS
Purdue: 24-9 SU, 15-15 ATS
Ohio State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
After playing Michigan State are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Purdue most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
After playing Illinois are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Ohio State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Purdue
Ohio State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Purdue
Ohio State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Purdue
Purdue is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Purdue is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Ohio State
Purdue is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games when playing Ohio State

Mississippi State-Tennessee Lines Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at St. Petes Times Forum.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Jarvis Varnado scored 19 points to lead Mississippi State to a 67-57 upset win over LSU in the semifinals of the SEC Conference tourney on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs covered the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 140.
Wayne Chism scored 27 points and Tyler Smith scored 23, to power Tennessee to a 94-85 win over Auburn in the semifinals of the SEC tournament on Saturday afternoon.
The Volunteers covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 143.5.
Team records:
Mississippi State: 22-12 SU, 17-12 ATS
Tennessee: 21-11 SU, 16-14 ATS
Mississippi State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After playing LSU are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Tennessee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After playing Auburn are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Mississippi State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Mississippi State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi State
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi State

Florida State-Duke Lines Preview

The Florida State Seminoles and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Georgia Dome.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Florida State got 27 points, four assists and four rebounds from Toney Douglas in a 73-70 win over North Carolina in the semifinals of the ACC tournament on Saturday afternoon.
The Seminoles covered the 8-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 148.5.
Jon Scheyer scored 22 points and Duke rode a 12-2 second-half run to beat Maryland 67-61 on Saturday and earn a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship game.
The Blue Devils did not cover the 9.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 140.
Team records:
Florida State: 25-8 SU, 18-8-1 ATS
Duke: 27-6 SU, 15-16-1 ATS
Florida State most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
After playing North Carolina are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Duke most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After playing Maryland are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Florida State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Duke
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida State's last 11 games when playing Duke
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing Duke
Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Duke is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Florida State
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Duke's last 11 games when playing Florida State
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Florida State

Friday SEC, Big East, Big 10, ACC Tournament Betting and More

A complete preview from the standpoint of bettors is up for both the day card and the night betting card. All the big games in the Big East Tournament, ACC Tournament previews, SEC, Big 12, Conference USA and more are up as are college basketball odds for all the contests.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The limping Celtics get a visit from the Grizzlies, while the big guns of the ACC begin their quest for a conference crown.

The march toward Madness . . .

Some of the country’s top teams will finally hit the hardwood in college hoops’ conference tournaments on Friday night, including the big guns in the ACC. No. 1 North Carolina, No. 8 Wake Forest, No. 9 Duke, and No. 22 Florida State will also see their first postseason action at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, with matchups finalized late on Thursday evening and games tipping off all throughout Friday.

No. 7 Michigan State will also get back on the floor on Friday afternoon as they begin their Big Ten tournament, as will No. 24 Purdue. As well, LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Auburn begin their trek through the SEC tournament at Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum. Meanwhile, the Big 12, Big East, Conference USA, Mountain West, Pacific-10, and Atlantic-10 conferences will all stage their semi-finals on Friday, with each of those tournaments finishing off on Saturday.

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Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The Celtics will play host to the Grizzlies in one of 11 games on the NBA’s schedule for Friday night. Boston guard Rajon Rondo (ankle) and forward Glen Davis (ankle) have already been ruled out for that matchup, as the team looks to shake off their 107-99 loss to Miami on Wednesday night. The Grizzlies are coming off a loss as well – they were pounded 104-79 by Minnesota Wednesday.

LeBron James and the Cavaliers will be looking to pick up an easy win in Sacramento on Friday night, while Dwight Howard and the Magic will be in Washington to take on the lowly Wizards. Rounding out the schedule: Houston at Charlotte, Detroit at Toronto, Chicago at Philadelphia, Indiana at Atlanta, New York at Minnesota, Dallas at Golden State, New Jersey at Portland, and New Orleans at Milwaukee. The Hornets beat Washington 109-98 Wednesday night.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The National Hockey League offers up just a pair of contests on a Friday night dominated by pro and college hoops. The first game features a couple of Central Division rivals, as the Blue Jackets travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks. Those teams have met just twice so far this season, with Chicago coming out on top both times – a 3-1 home win in December, and a 4-3 road win in November.

The late game is then a west-coast matchup between the Kings and Canucks in Vancouver. Those two clubs just met on the ice on Monday night, with Los Angeles pulling out a 3-2 victory at home. Jarret Stoll scored twice for the Kings in that game, while Jon Quick stopped 20 of 22 Vancouver shots. Alex Burrows and Taylor Pyatt provided markers for Vancouver in the losing cause on Monday.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The World Baseball Classic doesn’t begin its second-round games until Saturday afternoon, which means Friday’s diamond action is limited to the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues. The Yankees will take on the rival Red Sox in the top matchup on that slate, with New York still reeling from the news that third baseman Alex Rodriguez will be out until May after undergoing hip surgery. The Vegas oddsmakers still have New York at 11/4 to win the World Series this year, although that could drop if they struggle early. The BoSox are sitting at 15/2 odds.

Big East Betting, It’s All But Locked Up

In March Madness betting, there are many at-large bids still yet to be decided as conference tournament play rages on, but the Big East may have a clearer picture than any other conference. As many as seven teams probably have berths locked up, so seeding is the only thing really left to figure out.

Not only does the Big East have plenty of March Madness betting seeds locked up, it has some major contenders; UConn and Pittsburgh are among the top-three schools in the nation and their rivalry strengthens with every faceoff. Could one of them dethrone North Carolina in the Final Four? Villanova and Louisville can’t be forgotten either.

The most exciting story heading into Selection Sunday has to be Syracuse‘s unbelievable win over UConn in six overtimes at Madison Square Garden Thursday night. If Syracuse‘s bid for a high seed in March Madness betting was in doubt before that legendary clash, that may have changed. The Orangemen were already ranked 18th in the nation and showed they could beat a top-three team with their overtime thriller; do they not deserve at least a three seed?

The only team whose fate wasn’t quite decided in March Madness betting entering the Big East tournament was probably Providence. It got pummeled by Louisville in the first round of the tourney and, considering it went 2-8 against RPI top-50 foes and was repeatedly blown out by its ranked divisional peers on the road this season, Providence’s March Madness betting dream appears over for 2009.\

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West Virginia-Syracuse Lines Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Syracuse Orange will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Four players reached double-figures as West Virginia upset Pittsburgh 74-60 in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on Thursday, as 4-point underdogs. That game's 134 points went UNDER the posted total of 136.
Devin Ebanks tossed in 20 points and hauled down seven rebounds, and Alex Ruoff collected 17 points.
It took six overtimes before things got settled, as Syracuse defeated Connecticut 127-117 in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on Thursday. Syracuse won the game as a 5.5-point underdog, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 145.5.
Jonny Flynn led the way with 34 points and 11 assists. Paul Harris added 29 points and Eric Devendorf collected 22 points in the win.
Team records:
West Virginia: 23-10 SU, 16-14 ATS
Syracuse: 25-8 SU, 15-14 ATS
West Virginia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

Syracuse most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Connecticut are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Syracuse
West Virginia is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Syracuse
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Syracuse is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing West Virginia
Syracuse is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing West Virginia

Villanova-Louisville Odds Preview

The Villanova Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Villanova nearly blew a 16 point lead, but managed to defeat Marquette 76-75 in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference Tournament on Thursday. Villanova failed to cover the 2.5-point spread, but the 151 points made it OVER the posted total of 150.
Scottie Reynolds collected 21 points and nine rebounds, and Corey Stokes chipped in with 20 points.
Louisville dominated from start-to-finish as they ran over Providence 73-55 in the quarterfinal round of the Big East Conference Tournament on Thursday. Louisville covered the 10.5-point spread, but the 128 points fell UNDER the day's posted total of 148.
Earl Clark led the way with 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Samardo Samuels chipped in with 22 points.
Team records:
Villanova: 26-6 SU, 16-12 ATS
Louisville: 26-5 SU, 19-12 ATS
Villanova most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
After playing Marquette are 4-2
After a win are 8-2

Louisville most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Providence are 3-1
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Villanova is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Villanova is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Villanova

Boston College-Duke Lines Preview

The Boston College Eagles and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Georgia Dome.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Boston College flew out to a 12 point lead and went on to defeat Virginia 76-63 in the first-round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday. Boston College covered the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted totals of 141.
Rakim Sanders led the way with 25 points, and Josh Southern added 11 in the win.
Duke lost to North Carolina 79-71 as an 8-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (165.5).
Jon Scheyer led the Blue Devils with 24 points and Kyle Singler had 23 points in the loss.
Team records:
Boston College: 22-10 SU, 14-12-1 ATS
Duke: 25-6 SU, 15-14-1 ATS
Boston College most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
After playing Virginia are 2-3
After a win are 6-4

Duke most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
After playing North Carolina are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston College's last 5 games when playing Duke
Boston College is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Duke
Boston College is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Boston College is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Duke
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duke's last 5 games when playing Boston College
Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston College
Duke is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Duke is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Maryland-Wake Forest Lines Preview

The Maryland Terrapins and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Georgia Dome.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Maryland was knotted up at halftime and fought their way to a 74-69 win over NC State in the first-round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday. Maryland covered the 2-point spread, and the combined 143 points made it OVER the posted total of 141.
Eric Hayes tossed in a game-high 21 points, while Greivis Vasquez chipped in with 17 points, and Dave Neal had 10 in that win.
Wake Forest defeated Clemson 96-88 as a 5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (155.5).
Al-Farouq Aminu and James Johnson each scored 21 points for Wake Forest, while Jeff Teague added 15 points in the win.
Team records:
Maryland: 19-12 SU, 13-10-2 ATS
Wake Forest: 24-5 SU, 15-10 ATS
Maryland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing North Carolina State are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

Wake Forest most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
After playing Clemson are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland's last 6 games when playing Wake Forest
Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wake Forest
Maryland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Wake Forest
Wake Forest is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 6 games when playing Maryland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wake Forest's last 9 games
Wake Forest is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

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