Last night was great for us on the hardwood going (3-1-1) and we picked up an NBA win we posted on twitter with the Orlando Magic +8 winning outright. This brings us back up to (38-38-2) 50% on the season with a nice Super Tuesday slate tonight. We have a larger betting card for a Tuesday but that is due to the Big 12 games, which are our specialty. Let’s get after it!

Penn State Nittany Lions (+6.5) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights; total 129.5; 5:30pm ct

The Nittany Lions will be traveling to Piscataway, New Jersey to take on Rutgers in the arena formally known as the RAC. This is a big game for both schools to determine 2nd place in the Big 10 standings. Penn State has had recent success against Rutgers at home and on the road but the Nittany Lions have struggled on the road this year. Rutgers has been in some tight games recently and hasn’t blown anyone out or beaten them by more than six. I’ll take Penn State and its offense to keep this one close.

Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State Seminoles (+3); total 150.5; 6:00pm ct

On the outside looking in this would appear as an easy game for the Hurricanes. Not so fast. Florida State line opened +4.5 and is trickling down. Miami has been struggling on the road losing its last three ACC games. Florida State has found something after a terrible start to the season. FSU has won its last 9 vs. Miami, 6 of those being home games. I like the Seminoles here to snag a home upset.

Missouri Tigers vs. Ole Miss Rebels (-1); total 145.5; 6:00pm ct

Here we have our first rat trap game of the night. The Rebels have the worst record in the SEC yet they are favored against Mizzou. The Rebels have struggled against the Tigers losing its last three meeting but are 14-5 the last 19. Mizzou has yet to win on the road in SEC play. It’s not pretty but this feels like a play on the Rebs.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (-4); total 144.5; 6:00pm ct

The Buckeyes finally snapped their five game losing streak picking up a home win against Iowa. Illinois just got destroyed at home by Indiana. Before that Illinois appeared to have found their stride winning four in a row. These teams are in two different places and this number does not make sense. Ohio State is a couple pegs bellow Michigan State and Indiana - those spreads were 6.5 and 6. Not only is the number wrong, I feel Illinois is playing some good basketball and should roll tonight.

Tulsa Golden Hurricanes (+5.5) vs. East Carolina; total 141; 6:00pm ct

Tulsa finally got its first conference win against Tulane in an OT game at home. This is a battle to get out of last place of the AAC. Tulsa runs a half court trap that has been successful for them and helps get easy transition buckets. Tulsa is 7-3 ATS the last 10 games against ECU. I don’t think ECU should be laying 5.5 to anyone in conference. It’s a play on Tulsa and its defense.

#4 Kansas State Wildcats (+5.5) vs. #8 Iowa State; total 134.5; 8:00pm ct

Jerome Tang’s Wildcats roll into Ames hotter than Texas pavement to take on the Cyclones. K-State has had great success against ISU going 4-1 ATS on the road in Ames. Also, if you remember the key to success we noted on Saturday for the OK State game defending the 3PT shot was key - KSU is ranked 9th in the country defending the long ball. If Wildcats can keep them off the 3 point line I like EMAW Nation’s success tonight. KSU could be fat and happy here on the road but a couple points too many I think.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Syracuse Orange Men (+4.5); total 150.5; 8:00pm ct

Syracuse has been under the radar putting a solid season together winning 5 of its last 7 games. The ‘Cuse has also had success in the dog role. Carolina is also starting to heat up also winning 5 of its last 7 games. UNC has Armando Bacot inside the paint, which will help vs. the Syracuse zone but will Carolina make its 3PTs? The home team has had success in this series. I’m siding with Syracuse in this one due to Carolina’s struggles on the road this season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys (+8.5) vs. #10 Texas Longhorns; total 135.5; 8:00pm ct

The OK State Cowboys are coming off two huge wins at home: Rival OU and Iowa State. The Pokes come into Austin on a two game win streak looking to take down the Longhorns. Those that have been following us know we are high on OKST and its ability to play defense and turn it into offense. This will be a bit different on the road. This is probably a sell high situation on OSU. Texas is tied for 2nd in the Big 12 and have played very close games at home. I feel this number is too high but a Cowboy let down spot is ready to happen after that two game stretch. OSU will give Texas its best game while confidence is high.

Other games to watch tonight:

DePaul Blue Demons (-2.5) vs. Georgetown Hoyas; total 148.5; 6:00pm ct

The Hoyas are 0-20 its last 20 Big East games and 1-8 ATS its last 9 home games. The Blue Demons have been playing close games recently with one of those being a win over Xavier. Pretty simple here, either you think Georgetown finally gets a win or DePaul continues its solid season picking up a road win. DePaul as the favorite tells me they should win and cover but as of right now it’s a pass for me.

Davidson Wildcats (-5) vs. LaSalle Explorers; total 139.5; 6:00pm ct

Davidson is experiencing a little fall from grace this season without legendary HC Bob McKillop. The Wildcats have lost 4 in a row but it was to some of the best teams in the Atlantic 10. LaSalle has been struggling but has the same conference record as Davidson. We saw how LaSalle struggled against good pressure defense vs. St. Joe’s and I think the Wildcat defense will give them troubles here. Davidson has solid defense and this is a perfect get right spot for the Wildcats. I lean Davidson.

LSU Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (-13); total 138.5; 6:00pm ct

LSU has been struggling on offense and defense since they beat Arkansas at home. It’s been all downhill since then losing six in a row. Arkansas finally snapped its losing streak Saturday against Ole Miss winning by 12 - spread was 9.5. As bad as LSU has been this is too many points to lay with Arkansas at their current form. If I had to choose it would be the Razorbacks but it’s a pass for me.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. #11 TCU Horned Frogs (-5.5); total 137.5; 7:00pm ct

TCU is coming off of a huge road win at Kansas blowing them out from tip off. Sooners just lost a close one against Baylor. OU has had success against TCU going 8-2 the last 10 games and 4-1 straight up on the road at TCU. Late last night this game was at 6. I prefer OU at 6 or more points. This is a tight line so I’ll pass. I lean to taking the points.

Kentucky Wildcats (-6) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores; total 144.5; 8:00pm ct

Here is a tricky game. Kentucky has won 3 in a row and are much improved now fully healthy. Last week Vandy was 9 point dogs to #1 Alabama. Now only 6 to Kentucky. Is Bama 3 points better than Kentucky on a neutral? No. One would think this line is too long. Vandy has been playing much better and are a great FT shooting team. This looks like a play on Vandy because they can keep up with UK with its defense and rebounding. This number is too tricky. I lean Vandy because the backdoor cover is always possible with this team.

Air Force Falcons vs. San Jose State Spartans (-3.5); total 126; 9:00pm ct

We have a late night rat trap game in San Jose. Air Force has won 3 of its last 5 and is in the middle of the Mountain West standings with SJSU. Except, Air Force is 1-5 ATS the last six against the Spartans. SJSU is also 6-0 ATS as a favorite. I lean to the Spartans here in some late night MW basketball.