Tuesday's selections

Like they say at Wendy's "Now That's Better"

61-54-2 documented YTD NCAA HOOPS.

4-1 Last Night: Notre Dame +11 W (lose 63-61), Seton Hall +1 W (win 71-62), NC Central -15 L (win 64-57), NC State +11 W (win 74-67), OK State -8.5 W (win 77-61).

Tuesday's selections:

Play On Illinois +3 vs. Michigan: Must win for the Illini at home and their Defense has been stifling of late. (holding 4 consecutive opponents under 50 points). Illini match up well in many key stat areas with Michigan.

Play on Iowa State +2 at Baylor: Iowa State's offensive efficiency is 23rd in the country while Baylor is 161st in defensive efficiency. Iowa State is 73rd in defensive efficiency while Baylor is 40th in offensive efficiency. Both sides favor Iowa State. Iowa State is 2nd in the country in defensive rebounding Baylor being 19th in offensive rebounding. Iowa State should win the three point shooting and turnover battle while free throw shooting is just about even.

Play on Buffalo +2 at Akron: Buffalo has more offensive power while the defenses are equal. Buffalo wins all key stat areas especially offensive rebounding and made free throws. Buffalo is 17-4 ATS vs. teams with a winning SU record and is 8-5 ATS away this year while Akron is 1-8 ATS last nine and 3-6 ATS at home this year.

Play on Clemson -4.5 vs. Miami: Clemson wins in every key stat area and has a top shelf defense although Miami's is very good as well. 3rd on the road for Miami and should bounce after ultra impressive performance at NC State over the weekend. They killed them at the line but NC State loves to foul but Clemson is one of the best in opponent free throws made and typically Miami hits few.

Play on Marquette +3.5 at Providence: Marquette has gone to the tournament the last 8 years and this is a must win for them to get there again. Providence may bounce after 2 straight hard fought road wins. Marquette and Providence equal out in offensive and defensive efficiency. Marquette holds its own on the glass, has a big edge in turnover margin, and doesn't foul a whole lot. Just a gut here as I respect this Providence squad.

Play on Florida State -2.5 at Boston College: BC 1-9 ATS this year at home while Florida State is 5-1 ATS vs teams with a win % of less than 40% and 9-6ATS on the road this year. FSU still on the tourney bubble and have been playing real well as of late. They cover with rebounding and defense.

Play on G-Town +3.5 vs. Creighton: Creighton 2-6 ATS last 8 while Georgetown is 5-0 ATS last 5 at home and 7-2 last 9 ATS overall. G-Town 16-12  in a must win spot for tourney aspirations. Revenge spot as well. Creighton has appeared sluggish their last 2 while G-town has looked the opposite. Another game that is just a gut call because Creighton can roll up a team at any time. I just don't see it here.

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