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Creighton vs Providence Big East Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 1 seed Providence Friars (25-4, 14-3 Big East) are favored by 3 points in their Big East Tournament matchup against the No. 4 seed Creighton Bluejays (22-10, 12-7 Big East) on Friday at Madison Square Garden, beginning at 6:30 PM. The winner …

The No. 1 seed Providence Friars (25-4, 14-3 Big East) are favored by 3 points in their Big East Tournament matchup against the No. 4 seed Creighton Bluejays (22-10, 12-7 Big East) on Friday at Madison Square Garden, beginning at 6:30 PM. The winner will move one step closer to earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Providence’s record against the spread this season is 15-13-0, and Creighton’s is 15-13-2. The Friars have a 15-14-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Bluejays have a record of 11-19-1 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 139.4 points per game, 8.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Providence has a 5-5-0 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in the last 10 games. Creighton has gone 5-3-2 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 games.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Friday’s college hoops action in Big East play.

Creighton at Providence odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Providence -3
  • Total: 131
  • Moneyline: Providence -156, Creighton +132

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Creighton at Providence odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Providence 69, Creighton 66

Moneyline

  • The Friars have won 17 of the 19 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (89.5%).
  • Providence has played 15 times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter, and won each game.
  • The Friars have a 60.9% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
  • The Bluejays have been underdogs in 15 games this season and won nine (60%) of those contests.
  • Creighton has entered 13 games this season as the underdog by +132 or more and is 7-5 in those contests.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 43.1% chance of a victory for the Bluejays.

Against the spread

  • The Friars score 72.3 points per game, 7.8 more points than the 64.5 the Bluejays allow.
  • Providence is 13-9 against the spread and 22-2 overall when scoring more than 64.5 points.
  • Creighton has a 12-8 record against the spread and a 17-5 record overall when allowing fewer than 72.3 points.
  • The Bluejays put up an average of 67.1 points per game, only 0.7 more points than the 66.4 the Friars give up to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 66.4 points, Creighton is 11-3-2 against the spread and 14-2 overall.
  • Providence’s record is 9-5 against the spread and 14-1 overall when it gives up fewer than 67.1 points.
  • The Friars have out-scored their opponents by a total of 171 points this season (5.9 points per game on average), and the Bluejays have put up 83 more points than their opponents on the year (2.6 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Friars’ average implied point total this season is the same as their implied total in Friday’s game (70.8 points).
  • So far this season, Providence has scored more than 67 points in 20 games.
  • The 73.6-point average implied total on the season for the Bluejays is 9.6 more points than the team’s 64-point implied total in this matchup.
  • On the season, Creighton has scored more than 64 points 21 times.

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Texas A&M vs Auburn SEC Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The SEC conference tournament continues Friday as the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (27-4, 15-3 SEC) face off against the No. 8 seed Texas A&M Aggies (21-11, 9-9 SEC) at Amalie Arena, tipping off at 12:00 PM. Auburn is a 9.5-point favorite to move one …

The SEC conference tournament continues Friday as the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (27-4, 15-3 SEC) face off against the No. 8 seed Texas A&M Aggies (21-11, 9-9 SEC) at Amalie Arena, tipping off at 12:00 PM. Auburn is a 9.5-point favorite to move one step closer to an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Auburn has gone 19-11-1 against the spread, while Texas A&M’s ATS record this season is 17-13-1. The Tigers have gone over the point total in 18 games, while Aggies games have gone over 22 times. The two teams combine to score 152.7 points per game, 12.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Auburn is 3-6-1 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its past 10 games, while Texas A&M has gone 6-4-0 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

Prepare for this SEC matchup with everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s college hoops action.

Texas A&M at Auburn odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Auburn -9.5
  • Total: 140
  • Moneyline: Auburn -500, Texas A&M +375

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Texas A&M at Auburn odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Auburn 76, Texas A&M 67

Moneyline

  • The Tigers have been the moneyline favorite 28 total times this season. They’ve gone 26-2 in those games.
  • Auburn has played 16 times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -500 or shorter, and earned a victory each game.
  • The Tigers have an implied moneyline win probability of 83.3% in this game.
  • The Aggies have won five, or 35.7%, of the 14 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • Texas A&M has a record of 1-2 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +375 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Aggies based on the moneyline is 21.1%.

Against the spread

  • The Tigers put up 12.1 more points per game (79.3) than the Aggies allow (67.2).
  • When Auburn puts up more than 67.2 points, it is 18-7-1 against the spread and 24-2 overall.
  • Texas A&M has a 14-12-1 record against the spread and an 18-10 record overall when giving up fewer than 79.3 points.
  • The Aggies’ 73.4 points per game are 6.4 more points than the 67 the Tigers give up to opponents.
  • Texas A&M has put together a 10-6 ATS record and a 14-3 overall record in games it scores more than 67 points.
  • Auburn’s record is 17-9 against the spread and 24-2 overall when it allows fewer than 73.4 points.
  • The Tigers have scored a total of 379 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 12.3 per game), and the Aggies have out-scored opponents by 200 points on the season (6.2 more per game).

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Over/Under

  • The average implied total for the Tigers this season is 77.8 points, which equals their implied total for Friday’s game.
  • This season, Auburn has put up more than 75 points in 21 games.
  • The Aggies’ average implied point total on the season (72.5 points) is 7.5 points higher than their implied total in this matchup (65 points).
  • This year, Texas A&M has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (65) 22 times.

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Cincinnati vs Houston AAC Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The top-seeded Houston Cougars (26-6, 15-3 AAC) are 12-point favorites in the AAC Tournament against the No. 8 seed Cincinnati Bearcats (19-14, 7-11 AAC) on Friday at Dickies Arena. The game tips off at 1:00 PM, with the winner moving one step …

The top-seeded Houston Cougars (26-6, 15-3 AAC) are 12-point favorites in the AAC Tournament against the No. 8 seed Cincinnati Bearcats (19-14, 7-11 AAC) on Friday at Dickies Arena. The game tips off at 1:00 PM, with the winner moving one step closer to securing a guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Houston has put together a 19-12-0 record against the spread this season, while Cincinnati is 13-17-0. The Cougars are 14-18-0 and the Bearcats are 15-15-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 141.3 points per game, 7.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Houston has a 6-4-0 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over the past 10 contests. Cincinnati has gone 4-6-0 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 contests.

Ahead of this AAC matchup, here’s everything you need to get ready for Friday’s college basketball action.

Cincinnati at Houston odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Houston -12
  • Total: 134
  • Moneyline: Houston -750, Cincinnati +500

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Cincinnati at Houston odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Houston 75, Cincinnati 60

Moneyline

  • The Cougars have compiled a 26-4 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 86.7% of those games).
  • Houston has played in 15 games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -750 or shorter and won them all.
  • The Cougars have an 88.2% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
  • The Bearcats have won two of the 10 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • Cincinnati has played as an underdog of +500 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The Bearcats have a 16.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Against the spread

  • The Cougars average 73.5 points per game, 9.7 more points than the 63.8 the Bearcats give up.
  • Houston has an 18-9 record against the spread and a 25-2 record overall when putting up more than 63.8 points.
  • Cincinnati has an 8-11 record against the spread and a 17-6 record overall when allowing fewer than 73.5 points.
  • The Bearcats score 10.6 more points per game (67.8) than the Cougars allow their opponents to score (57.2).
  • Cincinnati has put together an 11-15 ATS record and a 17-12 overall record in games it scores more than 57.2 points.
  • Houston has an ATS record of 18-7 and a 24-2 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 67.8 points.
  • The Cougars have totaled 523 more points than their opponents this season (16.3 per game on average), and the Bearcats have scored 130 more points than their opponents (four per game).

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Over/Under

  • The average implied total for the Cougars this season is 73.5 points, the same as their implied total in Friday’s game.
  • So far this season, Houston has scored more than 73 points in 20 games.
  • The 72.6-point average implied total on the season for the Bearcats is equal to the team’s implied total in this matchup.
  • On the season, Cincinnati has scored more than 61 points in 23 games.

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Iowa vs Rutgers Big Ten Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 5 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (23-9, 12-8 Big Ten) are 7-point favorites to win and move closer to a guaranteed berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket against the No. 4 seed Rutgers Scarlet Knights (18-12, 12-8 Big Ten) in the Big Ten Tournament Friday …

The No. 5 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (23-9, 12-8 Big Ten) are 7-point favorites to win and move closer to a guaranteed berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket against the No. 4 seed Rutgers Scarlet Knights (18-12, 12-8 Big Ten) in the Big Ten Tournament Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 2:00 PM.

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Iowa is 22-12-0 against the spread, while Rutgers’ ATS record this season is 4-9-1. A total of 23 out of the Hawkeyes’ 34 games this season have gone over the point total, and seven of the Scarlet Knights’ 14 games have gone over. The teams combine to score 151.9 points per game, 6.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Iowa is 8-2-0 against the spread and 8-2 overall while Rutgers has gone 4-6-0 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Iowa at Rutgers odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Iowa -7
  • Total: 145

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Iowa at Rutgers odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Iowa 75, Rutgers 69

Against the spread

  • The 84.2 points per game the Hawkeyes put up are 19 more points than the Scarlet Knights give up (65.2).
  • Iowa has a 19-10 record against the spread and a 22-7 record overall when scoring more than 65.2 points.
  • Rutgers is 4-8-1 against the spread and 18-10 overall when allowing fewer than 84.2 points.
  • The Scarlet Knights average only 3.5 fewer points per game (67.7) than the Hawkeyes allow (71.2).
  • Rutgers has put together a 2-2 ATS record and a 9-3 overall record in games it scores more than 71.2 points.
  • Iowa is 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall when it allows fewer than 67.7 points.
  • The Hawkeyes have out-scored their opponents by a total of 415 points this season (13 points per game on average), and the Scarlet Knights have put up 75 more points than their opponents on the year (2.5 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The average implied total for the Hawkeyes this season is 80.7 points, the same as their implied total for Friday’s game.
  • So far this season, Iowa has scored more than 76 points 25 times.
  • The 72.5-point average implied total on the season for the Scarlet Knights is the same as the team’s implied total in this matchup.
  • On the season, Rutgers has scored more than 69 points in a game six times.

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LSU vs Arkansas SEC Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 5 seed LSU Tigers (22-10, 9-9 SEC) are 3.5-point underdogs in their SEC Tournament matchup against the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (24-7, 13-5 SEC) on Friday at Amalie Arena, starting at 2:30 PM. The winner moves one step closer to the …

The No. 5 seed LSU Tigers (22-10, 9-9 SEC) are 3.5-point underdogs in their SEC Tournament matchup against the No. 4 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (24-7, 13-5 SEC) on Friday at Amalie Arena, starting at 2:30 PM. The winner moves one step closer to the conference championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Arkansas is 19-12-0 against the spread this season compared to LSU’s 19-14-0 ATS record. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Razorbacks are 18-13-0 and the Tigers are 14-19-0. The two teams combine to score 150.6 points per game, 9.1 more points than this matchup’s total. In the past 10 contests, Arkansas has an 8-2-0 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. LSU has gone 5-5-0 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 matches.

Ahead of this matchup in SEC play, here is what you need to get ready for Friday’s college basketball action.

LSU at Arkansas odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Arkansas -3.5
  • Total: 141.5
  • Moneyline: Arkansas -156, LSU +132

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LSU at Arkansas odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Arkansas 71, LSU 70

Moneyline

  • The Razorbacks have won 22 of the 26 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (84.6%).
  • Arkansas is 19-2 (winning 90.5% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -156 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Razorbacks a 60.9% chance to win.
  • This season, the Tigers have been the underdog six times and won one of those games.
  • LSU has a record of 1-5 when set as an underdog of +132 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 43.1% chance of a victory for the Tigers.

Against the spread

  • The Razorbacks score 14.2 more points per game (77.3) than the Tigers give up (63.1).
  • Arkansas is 17-12 against the spread and 22-7 overall when scoring more than 63.1 points.
  • LSU is 19-12 against the spread and 21-10 overall when giving up fewer than 77.3 points.
  • The Tigers’ 73.3 points per game are 5.1 more points than the 68.2 the Razorbacks allow to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 68.2 points, LSU is 14-5 against the spread and 16-3 overall.
  • Arkansas is 15-5 against the spread and 19-1 overall when it allows fewer than 73.3 points.
  • The Razorbacks have totaled 283 more points than their opponents this season (9.1 per game on average), and the Tigers have scored 328 more points than their opponents (10.2 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Razorbacks have an average implied point total equal to their implied total in Friday’s game (73).
  • So far this season, Arkansas has totaled more than 73 points in a game 23 times.
  • The 75.4-point average implied total on the season for the Tigers is 6.4 more points than the team’s 69-point implied total in this matchup.
  • So far this season, LSU has scored more than 69 points 21 times.

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Washington vs USC Pac-12 Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 3 seed USC Trojans (25-6, 14-6 Pac-12) are favored by 5 points in their Pac-12 Tournament matchup against the No. 6 seed Washington Huskies (17-15, 11-9 Pac-12) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 11:30 PM. The winner will move one …

The No. 3 seed USC Trojans (25-6, 14-6 Pac-12) are favored by 5 points in their Pac-12 Tournament matchup against the No. 6 seed Washington Huskies (17-15, 11-9 Pac-12) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 11:30 PM. The winner will move one step closer to earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

USC’s record against the spread so far this season is 15-16-0, and Washington’s is 18-13-0. A total of 15 out of the Trojans’ 31 games this season have hit the over, and 18 of the Huskies’ 31 games have gone over. The teams score 142 points per game, 0.5 more points than this matchup’s total. USC is 4-6-0 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its past 10 contests, while Washington has gone 7-3-0 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Washington at USC odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: USC -5
  • Total: 141.5
  • Moneyline: USC -220, Washington +180

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Washington at USC odds, spread, & more

Prediction

USC 73, Washington 67

Moneyline

  • The Trojans have put together a 21-3 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 87.5% of those games).
  • USC has a record of 20-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -220 or shorter (87%).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Trojans’ implied win probability is 68.8%.
  • This season, the Huskies have won eight out of the 18 games, or 44.4%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
  • This season, Washington has won two of its 11 games, or 18.2%, when it’s the underdog by at least +180 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 35.7% chance of a victory for the Huskies.

Against the spread

  • The Trojans score 73.3 points per game, only 3.0 more points than the 70.3 the Huskies give up.
  • USC is 7-9 against the spread and 15-1 overall when scoring more than 70.3 points.
  • Washington is 12-4 against the spread and 14-3 overall when giving up fewer than 73.3 points.
  • The Huskies’ 68.7 points per game are just 2.7 more points than the 66.0 the Trojans give up to opponents.
  • Washington has put together a 14-6 ATS record and a 13-7 overall record in games it scores more than 66.0 points.
  • USC has an ATS record of 10-7 and a 17-1 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 68.7 points.
  • The Trojans have scored a total of 226 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 7.3 per game), while the Huskies have been out-scored by opponents on average this year (by 50 total points, 1.6 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Trojans’ average implied point total this season is 1.8 more points than their implied total in Thursday’s game (74.8 implied points on average compared to 73 implied points in this game).
  • So far this season, USC has scored more than 73 points in 15 games.
  • The average implied point total on the season for the Huskies (74.8) is 6.8 more points than the team’s implied total in this matchup (68).
  • This season, Washington has scored more than 68 points 20 times.

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Utah State vs Colorado State MWC Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 2 seed Colorado State Rams (24-4, 14-4 MWC) are favored by 2 points when they square off the No. 7 seed Utah State Aggies (18-14, 8-10 MWC) in the MWC Tournament. The teams will look to take another step toward an automatic berth in the NCAA …

The No. 2 seed Colorado State Rams (24-4, 14-4 MWC) are favored by 2 points when they square off the No. 7 seed Utah State Aggies (18-14, 8-10 MWC) in the MWC Tournament. The teams will look to take another step toward an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket on Thursday at Thomas & Mack Center beginning at 9:00 PM.

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Colorado State has compiled a 14-13-0 record against the spread this season, while Utah State is 15-14-1. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Rams are 10-17-0 and the Aggies are 15-15-0. The two teams combine to score 149.2 points per game, 10.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Colorado State is 5-5-0 against the spread and 9-1 overall while Utah State has gone 4-5-1 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Utah State at Colorado State odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Colorado State -2
  • Total: 138.5
  • Moneyline: Colorado State -128, Utah State +106

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Utah State at Colorado State odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Colorado State 71, Utah State 70

Moneyline

  • The Rams have won 87% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (20-3).
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -128 or shorter, Colorado State has a record of 20-2 (90.9%).
  • The Rams have an implied moneyline win probability of 56.1% in this contest.
  • The Aggies have entered the game as underdogs 10 times this season and won three of those games.
  • Utah State has a record of 2-7 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +106 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 48.5% chance of a victory for the Aggies.

Against the spread

  • The 75.0 points per game the Rams put up are 8.2 more points than the Aggies give up (66.8).
  • When Colorado State scores more than 66.8 points, it is 11-8 against the spread and 18-2 overall.
  • Utah State has a 10-9 record against the spread and a 13-8 record overall when giving up fewer than 75.0 points.
  • The Aggies average 7.8 more points per game (74.2) than the Rams give up to opponents (66.4).
  • Utah State has put together a 14-7-1 ATS record and a 17-7 overall record in games it scores more than 66.4 points.
  • Colorado State is 11-9 against the spread and 21-1 overall when it allows fewer than 74.2 points.
  • The Rams have totaled 243 more points than their opponents this season (8.6 per game on average), and the Aggies have scored 237 more points than their opponents (7.4 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Rams have an average implied point total of 75.7 this season, which is 5.7 points higher than their implied total in Thursday’s game (70).
  • So far this season, Colorado State has scored more than 70 points 18 times.
  • The average implied point total on the season for the Aggies (73.8) is 5.8 more points than the team’s implied total in this matchup (68).
  • On the season, Utah State has put up more than 68 points 23 times.

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Penn State vs Ohio State Big Ten Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 6 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (19-10, 12-8 Big Ten) and the No. 11 seed Penn State Nittany Lions (13-16, 7-13 Big Ten) square off in the Big Ten Tournament Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 9:00 PM. Ohio State is favored by 5 …

The No. 6 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (19-10, 12-8 Big Ten) and the No. 11 seed Penn State Nittany Lions (13-16, 7-13 Big Ten) square off in the Big Ten Tournament Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 9:00 PM. Ohio State is favored by 5 points. Both teams are looking to take another step toward a conference title and an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Ohio State has a 16-13-0 record against the spread this season compared to Penn State, who is 16-12-0 ATS. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Buckeyes are 18-11-0 and the Nittany Lions are 10-19-0. The two teams score 138.5 points per game, 11.0 more points than this matchup’s total. Ohio State is 6-4-0 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its past 10 games, while Penn State has gone 7-3-0 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s Big Ten college basketball game.

Penn State at Ohio State odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Ohio State -5
  • Total: 127.5
  • Moneyline: Ohio State -218, Penn State +176

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Penn State at Ohio State odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Ohio State 70, Penn State 66

Moneyline

  • The Buckeyes have been favored on the moneyline 20 total times this season. They’ve finished 15-5 in those games.
  • When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -218 or shorter, Ohio State has gone 14-3 (82.4%).
  • The Buckeyes have a 68.6% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
  • This season, the Nittany Lions have won four out of the 17 games, or 23.5%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
  • Penn State has a record of 1-10, a 8.3% win rate, when set as an underdog of +176 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Nittany Lions have a 36.2% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Against the spread

  • The 74.0 points per game the Buckeyes score are 9.2 more points than the Nittany Lions allow (64.8).
  • Ohio State is 16-9 against the spread and 18-6 overall when scoring more than 64.8 points.
  • Penn State is 13-5 against the spread and 10-9 overall when giving up fewer than 74.0 points.
  • The Nittany Lions score an average of 64.5 points per game, only 3.9 fewer points than the 68.4 the Buckeyes allow.
  • Penn State has put together a 3-5 ATS record and a 6-2 overall record in games it scores more than 68.4 points.
  • Ohio State is 7-1 against the spread and 8-0 overall when it gives up fewer than 64.5 points.
  • The Buckeyes have totaled 163 more points than their opponents this season (5.6 per game on average), while the Nittany Lions have been outscored by seven total points (0.3 per game average differential).

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Over/Under

  • The Buckeyes have an average implied point total of 74.2 this season, which is 8.2 points higher than their implied total in Thursday’s game (66).
  • This season, Ohio State has scored more than 66 points in 24 games.
  • The 70.3-point average implied total on the season for the Nittany Lions is the same as the team’s implied total in this matchup.
  • This year, Penn State has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (61) 17 times.

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Washington State vs UCLA Pac-12 Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 2 seed UCLA Bruins (24-6, 15-5 Pac-12) are 9-point favorites in the Pac-12 Tournament over the No. 7 seed Washington State Cougars (19-13, 11-9 Pac-12) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. The contest begins at 9:00 PM, with the winner moving one …

The No. 2 seed UCLA Bruins (24-6, 15-5 Pac-12) are 9-point favorites in the Pac-12 Tournament over the No. 7 seed Washington State Cougars (19-13, 11-9 Pac-12) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. The contest begins at 9:00 PM, with the winner moving one step closer to securing a guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

UCLA’s record against the spread this season is 16-13-1, and Washington State’s is 13-19-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Bruins are 15-14-1 and the Cougars are 12-18-2. The two teams average 146.3 points per game, 13.8 more points than this matchup’s total. UCLA is 7-3-0 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while Washington State has gone 3-7-0 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

Here’s what you need to prepare for Thursday’s college hoops action in Pac-12 play.

Washington State at UCLA odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: UCLA -9
  • Total: 132.5
  • Moneyline: UCLA -446, Washington State +333

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Washington State at UCLA odds, spread, & more

Prediction

UCLA 74, Washington State 65

Moneyline

  • The Bruins have won 23 of the 27 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (85.2%).
  • When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -446 or shorter, UCLA has a record of 16-2 (88.9%).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Bruins an 81.7% chance to win.
  • This season, the Cougars have been listed as the underdog in five games and failed to win any of those contests.
  • Washington State has played as an underdog of +333 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 23.1% chance of a victory for the Cougars.

Against the spread

  • The 74.2 points per game the Bruins average are 9.1 more points than the Cougars give up (65.1).
  • UCLA is 16-8-1 against the spread and 21-3 overall when scoring more than 65.1 points.
  • Washington State is 13-11 against the spread and 16-8 overall when allowing fewer than 74.2 points.
  • The Cougars score 9.9 more points per game (72.1) than the Bruins allow their opponents to score (62.2).
  • When it scores more than 62.2 points, Washington State is 10-11 against the spread and 17-4 overall.
  • UCLA’s record is 15-7-1 against the spread and 21-2 overall when it gives up fewer than 72.1 points.
  • The Bruins have totaled 360 more points than their opponents this season (12.0 per game on average), and the Cougars have scored 226 more points than their opponents (7.0 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Bruins have an average implied point total equal to their implied total in Thursday’s game (71).
  • This season, UCLA has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (71) 21 times.
  • The 73.0-point average implied total on the season for the Cougars is 11.0 more points than the team’s 62-point implied total in this matchup.
  • So far this season, Washington State has scored more than 62 points in a game 22 times.

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Saint John’s (NY) vs Villanova Big East Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The Big East conference tournament continues Thursday as the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (23-7, 16-4 Big East) face off against the No. 7 seed Saint John’s (NY) Red Storm (18-14, 8-11 Big East) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:00 PM. …

The Big East conference tournament continues Thursday as the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (23-7, 16-4 Big East) face off against the No. 7 seed Saint John’s (NY) Red Storm (18-14, 8-11 Big East) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:00 PM. Villanova is a 6.5-point favorite to move one step closer to an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Villanova has compiled a 14-13-2 record against the spread this season, while Saint John’s (NY) is 14-12-1. A total of 16 out of the Wildcats’ 29 games this season have hit the over, and 17 of the Red Storm’s 27 games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 151.4 points per game, 2.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Villanova is 3-5-2 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 contests, while Saint John’s (NY) has gone 6-3-1 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Saint John’s (NY) at Villanova odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Villanova -6.5
  • Total: 148.5
  • Moneyline: Villanova -292, Saint John’s (NY) +231

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Saint John’s (NY) at Villanova odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Villanova 75, Saint John’s (NY) 69

Moneyline

  • The Wildcats have gone 21-3 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 87.5% of those games).
  • Villanova has gone 16-2 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -292 or shorter (88.9%).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Wildcats have an implied win probability of 74.5%.
  • The Red Storm have been underdogs in 10 games this season and won one (10%) of those contests.
  • Saint John’s (NY) has a record of 1-3 when set as an underdog of +231 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 30.2% chance of a victory for the Red Storm.

Against the spread

  • The Wildcats score just 1.7 more points per game (73.8) than the Red Storm give up (72.1).
  • When Villanova puts up more than 72.1 points, it is 8-9-1 against the spread and 16-3 overall.
  • When Saint John’s (NY) gives up fewer than 73.8 points, it is 10-3 against the spread and 13-4 overall.
  • The Red Storm put up an average of 77.6 points per game, 14.0 more points than the 63.6 the Wildcats allow to opponents.
  • When it scores more than 63.6 points, Saint John’s (NY) is 11-11-1 against the spread and 16-10 overall.
  • Villanova’s record is 13-8-2 against the spread and 21-3 overall when it allows fewer than 77.6 points.
  • The Wildcats have scored a total of 305 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 10.2 per game), and the Red Storm have out-scored opponents by 177 points on the season (5.5 more per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Wildcats’ average implied point total this season is the same as their implied total for Thursday’s game (73.8 points).
  • This season, Villanova has scored more than 78 points in nine games.
  • The Red Storm’s average implied point total on the season (80.6 points) is 9.6 points higher than their implied total in this matchup (71 points).
  • So far this season, Saint John’s (NY) has put up more than 71 points 22 times.

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