NBA ATS
NBA > (883) NEW YORK@ (884) PHOENIX | 03/15/2015 - 09:05 PM
Play ON PHOENIX using the against the spread in All games against Atlantic division opponents
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.7 units)
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play ON ATLANTA using the against the spread in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 25 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (+12.9 units)
NBA MONEYLINE
NBA > (881) MINNESOTA@ (882) SAN ANTONIO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play ON SAN ANTONIO using the money line in All games in March games
The record is 14 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.4 units)
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play ON LA LAKERS using the money line in Home games after playing 3 consecutive home games
The record is 60 Wins and 15 Losses for the since 1992 (+41.9 units)
NBA > (877) DENVER@ (878) NEW ORLEANS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play ON DENVER using the money line in All games after a win by 10 points or more
The record is 39 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (+22.65 units)
NBA > (871) CHICAGO@ (872) OKLAHOMA CITY | 03/15/2015 - 01:00 PM
Play ON CHICAGO using the money line in Road games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 18 Wins and 8 Losses for the last three seasons (+16.95 units)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND@ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST ORLANDO using the money line in All games revenging a home loss vs opponent
The record is 10 Wins and 53 Losses for the last three seasons (-37.8 units)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND@ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST TORONTO using the money line in All games second half of the season
The record is 6 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (-15.25 units)
NBA FIRST HALF
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play ON ATLANTA in the first half in All games after a non-conference game
The record is 18 Wins and 5 Losses for the this season (+12.5 units)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND@ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST PORTLAND in the first half in All games after a non-conference game
The record is 15 Wins and 37 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.7 units)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND@ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND in the first half in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 11 Wins and 30 Losses for the last two seasons (-22 units)
NBA > (881) MINNESOTA@ (882) SAN ANTONIO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA in the first half in All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 7 Wins and 20 Losses for the this season (-15 units)
NBA TOTALS
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the total in Road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 2 Overs and 14 Unders for the this season (+11.8 units)
NBA > (881) MINNESOTA@ (882) SAN ANTONIO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play UNDER SAN ANTONIO on the total in All games after scoring 105 points or more
The record is 24 Overs and 53 Unders for the last two seasons (+26.6 units)
NBA > (877) DENVER@ (878) NEW ORLEANS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play OVER NEW ORLEANS on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 43 Overs and 20 Unders for the last two seasons (+21 units)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND@ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play UNDER TORONTO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 2 Overs and 12 Unders for the this season (+9.8 units)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND@ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play UNDER ORLANDO on the total in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season
The record is 9 Overs and 25 Unders for the last two seasons (+15.1 units)
NBA > (883) NEW YORK@ (884) PHOENIX | 03/15/2015 - 09:05 PM
Play ON PHOENIX using the against the spread in All games against Atlantic division opponents
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.7 units)
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play ON ATLANTA using the against the spread in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 25 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (+12.9 units)
NBA MONEYLINE
NBA > (881) MINNESOTA@ (882) SAN ANTONIO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play ON SAN ANTONIO using the money line in All games in March games
The record is 14 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.4 units)
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play ON LA LAKERS using the money line in Home games after playing 3 consecutive home games
The record is 60 Wins and 15 Losses for the since 1992 (+41.9 units)
NBA > (877) DENVER@ (878) NEW ORLEANS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play ON DENVER using the money line in All games after a win by 10 points or more
The record is 39 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (+22.65 units)
NBA > (871) CHICAGO@ (872) OKLAHOMA CITY | 03/15/2015 - 01:00 PM
Play ON CHICAGO using the money line in Road games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 18 Wins and 8 Losses for the last three seasons (+16.95 units)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND@ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST ORLANDO using the money line in All games revenging a home loss vs opponent
The record is 10 Wins and 53 Losses for the last three seasons (-37.8 units)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND@ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST TORONTO using the money line in All games second half of the season
The record is 6 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (-15.25 units)
NBA FIRST HALF
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play ON ATLANTA in the first half in All games after a non-conference game
The record is 18 Wins and 5 Losses for the this season (+12.5 units)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND@ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST PORTLAND in the first half in All games after a non-conference game
The record is 15 Wins and 37 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.7 units)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND@ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND in the first half in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 11 Wins and 30 Losses for the last two seasons (-22 units)
NBA > (881) MINNESOTA@ (882) SAN ANTONIO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA in the first half in All games after a loss by 10 points or more
The record is 7 Wins and 20 Losses for the this season (-15 units)
NBA TOTALS
NBA > (885) ATLANTA@ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the total in Road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game
The record is 2 Overs and 14 Unders for the this season (+11.8 units)
NBA > (881) MINNESOTA@ (882) SAN ANTONIO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play UNDER SAN ANTONIO on the total in All games after scoring 105 points or more
The record is 24 Overs and 53 Unders for the last two seasons (+26.6 units)
NBA > (877) DENVER@ (878) NEW ORLEANS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play OVER NEW ORLEANS on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 43 Overs and 20 Unders for the last two seasons (+21 units)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND@ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play UNDER TORONTO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 2 Overs and 12 Unders for the this season (+9.8 units)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND@ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play UNDER ORLANDO on the total in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season
The record is 9 Overs and 25 Unders for the last two seasons (+15.1 units)
NBA TOP POWERLINES
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND @ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Line: ORLANDO 10 BTB PowerLine: ORLANDO 17
Edge On: ORLANDO (7)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND @ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: TORONTO -2 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO 1
Edge On: TORONTO (3)
NBA > (883) NEW YORK @ (884) PHOENIX | 03/15/2015 - 09:05 PM
Line: PHOENIX -12 BTB PowerLine: PHOENIX -10
Edge On: PHOENIX (2)
NBA > (885) ATLANTA @ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Line: LA LAKERS 8 BTB PowerLine: LA LAKERS 6
Edge On: LA LAKERS (2)
NBA > (875) CLEVELAND @ (876) ORLANDO | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Line: ORLANDO 10 BTB PowerLine: ORLANDO 17
Edge On: ORLANDO (7)
NBA > (879) PORTLAND @ (880) TORONTO | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: TORONTO -2 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO 1
Edge On: TORONTO (3)
NBA > (883) NEW YORK @ (884) PHOENIX | 03/15/2015 - 09:05 PM
Line: PHOENIX -12 BTB PowerLine: PHOENIX -10
Edge On: PHOENIX (2)
NBA > (885) ATLANTA @ (886) LA LAKERS | 03/15/2015 - 09:35 PM
Line: LA LAKERS 8 BTB PowerLine: LA LAKERS 6
Edge On: LA LAKERS (2)
CBB FIRST HALF
CBB > (887) ARKANSAS@ (888) KENTUCKY | 03/15/2015 - 01:00 PM
Play AGAINST KENTUCKY in the first half in All games in March games
The record is 3 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (-13.5 units)
CBB TOTALS
CBB > (887) ARKANSAS@ (888) KENTUCKY | 03/15/2015 - 01:00 PM
Play OVER KENTUCKY on the total in All games when playing on a neutral court
The record is 12 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+9.8 units)
CBB > (887) ARKANSAS@ (888) KENTUCKY | 03/15/2015 - 01:00 PM
Play AGAINST KENTUCKY in the first half in All games in March games
The record is 3 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (-13.5 units)
CBB TOTALS
CBB > (887) ARKANSAS@ (888) KENTUCKY | 03/15/2015 - 01:00 PM
Play OVER KENTUCKY on the total in All games when playing on a neutral court
The record is 12 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+9.8 units)
NHL MONEYLINE
NHL > (7) PHILADELPHIA@ (8) OTTAWA | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST PHILADELPHIA using the money line in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-12.6 units)
NHL > (9) BOSTON@ (10) WASHINGTON | 03/15/2015 - 07:35 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the money line in Road games in March games
The record is 10 Wins and 0 Losses for the last three seasons (+10 units)
NHL > (5) ST LOUIS@ (6) DALLAS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST DALLAS using the money line in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 5 Wins and 19 Losses for the this season (-14.05 units)
NHL PUCKLINE
NHL > (7) PHILADELPHIA@ (8) OTTAWA | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST PHILADELPHIA using the in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-12.6 units)
NHL > (9) BOSTON@ (10) WASHINGTON | 03/15/2015 - 07:35 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the in Road games in March games
The record is 10 Wins and 0 Losses for the last three seasons (+10 units)
NHL > (5) ST LOUIS@ (6) DALLAS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST DALLAS using the in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 5 Wins and 19 Losses for the this season (-14.05 units)
NHL TOTALS
NHL > (9) BOSTON@ (10) WASHINGTON | 03/15/2015 - 07:35 PM
Play OVER BOSTON on the total in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 8 Overs and 1 Unders for the this season (+7.3 units)
NHL > (7) PHILADELPHIA@ (8) OTTAWA | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST PHILADELPHIA using the money line in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-12.6 units)
NHL > (9) BOSTON@ (10) WASHINGTON | 03/15/2015 - 07:35 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the money line in Road games in March games
The record is 10 Wins and 0 Losses for the last three seasons (+10 units)
NHL > (5) ST LOUIS@ (6) DALLAS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST DALLAS using the money line in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 5 Wins and 19 Losses for the this season (-14.05 units)
NHL PUCKLINE
NHL > (7) PHILADELPHIA@ (8) OTTAWA | 03/15/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play AGAINST PHILADELPHIA using the in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-12.6 units)
NHL > (9) BOSTON@ (10) WASHINGTON | 03/15/2015 - 07:35 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the in Road games in March games
The record is 10 Wins and 0 Losses for the last three seasons (+10 units)
NHL > (5) ST LOUIS@ (6) DALLAS | 03/15/2015 - 06:05 PM
Play AGAINST DALLAS using the in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 5 Wins and 19 Losses for the this season (-14.05 units)
NHL TOTALS
NHL > (9) BOSTON@ (10) WASHINGTON | 03/15/2015 - 07:35 PM
Play OVER BOSTON on the total in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 8 Overs and 1 Unders for the this season (+7.3 units)
March totals
nba
*****....................................... 5 - 9
double play................................ 6 - 4
triple play.................................. 3 - 2 - 1
slam dunk..................................2 - 4
gom...........................................0 - 1
ncaabb
*****........................................32 - 11
double play.................................20 - 19
triple play....................................13 - 3
slam dunk....................................5 - 4 - 1
gom...........................................0 - 9
nhl
*****....................................6 - 8.........................- 5.26
double play.............................9- 4.........................+ 9.98
triple play...............................3 - 2.........................+0.72
hat trick.................................7 - 2........................+ 25.84
nba
*****....................................... 5 - 9
double play................................ 6 - 4
triple play.................................. 3 - 2 - 1
slam dunk..................................2 - 4
gom...........................................0 - 1
ncaabb
*****........................................32 - 11
double play.................................20 - 19
triple play....................................13 - 3
slam dunk....................................5 - 4 - 1
gom...........................................0 - 9
nhl
*****....................................6 - 8.........................- 5.26
double play.............................9- 4.........................+ 9.98
triple play...............................3 - 2.........................+0.72
hat trick.................................7 - 2........................+ 25.84
Opinions Only:
MLB
Sunday, March 15
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Baltimore - 1:05 PM ET Baltimore -102 500
Pittsburgh -
Detroit - 1:05 PM ET Detroit +105 500
Miami -
NY Mets - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -115 500
Tampa Bay -
St. Louis - 1:05 PM ET Minnesota -111 500
Minnesota -
Washington - 1:05 PM ET Washington -111 500
Houston -
Cincinnati - 4:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -114 500
Chi. Cubs -
LA Angels - 4:05 PM ET Chi. White Sox -111 500
Chi. White Sox -
LA Dodgers - 4:05 PM ET Seattle -116 500
Seattle -
San Diego - 4:05 PM ET San Diego +103 500
Cleveland -
Kansas City - 4:10 PM ET Kansas City -109 500
Colorado -
Arizona - 6:05 PM ET Arizona +110 500
San Francisco -
MLB
Sunday, March 15
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Baltimore - 1:05 PM ET Baltimore -102 500
Pittsburgh -
Detroit - 1:05 PM ET Detroit +105 500
Miami -
NY Mets - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -115 500
Tampa Bay -
St. Louis - 1:05 PM ET Minnesota -111 500
Minnesota -
Washington - 1:05 PM ET Washington -111 500
Houston -
Cincinnati - 4:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -114 500
Chi. Cubs -
LA Angels - 4:05 PM ET Chi. White Sox -111 500
Chi. White Sox -
LA Dodgers - 4:05 PM ET Seattle -116 500
Seattle -
San Diego - 4:05 PM ET San Diego +103 500
Cleveland -
Kansas City - 4:10 PM ET Kansas City -109 500
Colorado -
Arizona - 6:05 PM ET Arizona +110 500
San Francisco -
Sunday, March 15
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Arkansas - 1:00 PM ET Kentucky -13.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Kentucky -
Georgia Southern - 1:00 PM ET Georgia Southern +6.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Georgia St -
VCU - 1:00 PM ET Dayton +2.5 500 SLAM DUNK
Dayton -
Connecticut - 3:15 PM ET Southern Methodist -3 500 *****
Southern Methodist -
Michigan St - 3:30 PM ET Michigan St +7 500 *****
Wisconsin -
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Arkansas - 1:00 PM ET Kentucky -13.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Kentucky -
Georgia Southern - 1:00 PM ET Georgia Southern +6.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Georgia St -
VCU - 1:00 PM ET Dayton +2.5 500 SLAM DUNK
Dayton -
Connecticut - 3:15 PM ET Southern Methodist -3 500 *****
Southern Methodist -
Michigan St - 3:30 PM ET Michigan St +7 500 *****
Wisconsin -
Sunday, March 15
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Florida - 5:00 PM ET NY Rangers -212 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Rangers - Over 5 500
Carolina - 5:00 PM ET Columbus -145 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Columbus - Under 5.5 500
St. Louis - 6:00 PM ET St. Louis +106 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Dallas - Over 5.5 500
Philadelphia - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia +148 500 *****
Ottawa - Under 5.5 500
Boston - 7:30 PM ET Boston +121 500 HAT TRICK
Washington - Over 5 500
Nashville - 8:00 PM ET Nashville +148 500 HAT TRICK
Anaheim - Over 5.5 500
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Florida - 5:00 PM ET NY Rangers -212 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Rangers - Over 5 500
Carolina - 5:00 PM ET Columbus -145 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Columbus - Under 5.5 500
St. Louis - 6:00 PM ET St. Louis +106 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Dallas - Over 5.5 500
Philadelphia - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia +148 500 *****
Ottawa - Under 5.5 500
Boston - 7:30 PM ET Boston +121 500 HAT TRICK
Washington - Over 5 500
Nashville - 8:00 PM ET Nashville +148 500 HAT TRICK
Anaheim - Over 5.5 500
NBA
Sunday, March 15
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Chicago - 1:00 PM ET Chicago +7.5 500 *****
Oklahoma City - Over 205 500
Houston - 3:30 PM ET Houston +4.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
L.A. Clippers - Over 213 500
Denver - 6:00 PM ET Denver +7.5 500
New Orleans - Under 208 500
Cleveland - 6:00 PM ET Cleveland -10 500 SLAM DUNK
Orlando - Over 201 500
Minnesota - 7:00 PM ET Minnesota +12.5 500 *****
San Antonio - Over 206.5 500
Portland - 7:00 PM ET Portland +2 500 *****
Toronto - Under 203 500
New York - 9:00 PM ET Phoenix -11.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Phoenix - Over 193.5 500
Atlanta - 9:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers +8 500
L.A. Lakers - Over 197.5 500
Sunday, March 15
Game Score Status Pick Amount
Chicago - 1:00 PM ET Chicago +7.5 500 *****
Oklahoma City - Over 205 500
Houston - 3:30 PM ET Houston +4.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
L.A. Clippers - Over 213 500
Denver - 6:00 PM ET Denver +7.5 500
New Orleans - Under 208 500
Cleveland - 6:00 PM ET Cleveland -10 500 SLAM DUNK
Orlando - Over 201 500
Minnesota - 7:00 PM ET Minnesota +12.5 500 *****
San Antonio - Over 206.5 500
Portland - 7:00 PM ET Portland +2 500 *****
Toronto - Under 203 500
New York - 9:00 PM ET Phoenix -11.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Phoenix - Over 193.5 500
Atlanta - 9:30 PM ET L.A. Lakers +8 500
L.A. Lakers - Over 197.5 500
Spartans, Badgers clash
March 15, 2015
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MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS (23-10) vs. WISCONSIN BADGERS (30-3)
United Center – Chicago, IL
Big Ten Tournament - Finals
Tip-off: Sunday, 3:30 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag. Line: Wisconsin -7, Total 125
No. 6 Wisconsin looks to keep itself in the conversation for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament with a win over Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday.
Michigan State faced Maryland in the semifinals of this tournament and won 62-58. This game marked the first time the Spartans didn’t score 70+ points in its past four contests, but it was the first time they held their opponents to under 60.
They’ll need to play that type of defense against a powerful Badgers offense. No. 6 Wisconsin, meanwhile, beat Purdue 71-51. The Badgers have scored 70+ points in four straight games and their offense is clicking right now.
These two teams played in Madison on Mar. 1, when the Badgers won 68-61 as 9-point home favorites. The Spartans have still gotten the better of this series recently, going 7-3 SU and 8-2 ATS in the past 10 games between these teams. They have covered in eight straight and also beat Wisconsin in the semifinals of this tournament a year ago.
Michigan State is 14-8 SU and 11-11 ATS when coming off of a SU win. The team is also 14-6 SU and 11-9 ATS when playing against Big Ten opponents. Wisconsin, meanwhile, improved to 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in neutral site games this season. The team is now 18-2 SU versus the conference but a miserable 8-11-1 ATS in those games.
F Javon Bess (Foot) is out for the season for Michigan State and G Traevon Jackson (Ankle) likely won’t play until the NCAA tournament for Wisconsin.
Michigan State has been an extremely balanced team this season, averaging 72.3 PPG (57th in NCAA) on 47.1% shooting (32nd in NCAA) and allowing just 62.9 PPG (81st in NCAA). This team rebounds very well (38.0 RPG, 27th in NCAA) and also knows how to move the ball (17.2 APG, 4th in NCAA).
G Denzel Valentine (14.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 4.3 APG) is the most important player for the Spartans. Valentine really struggled against Maryland, finishing with just three points (1-for-8 FG, 1-for-7 3PT) in 37 minutes. The team will need him to turn it around though, as he is an excellent outside shooter (42% 3PT) and just has a great feel for the game overall. He’ll find his teammates when he doesn’t have his own shot and also rebounds very well for a guard. Valentine had 10 points, six assists and five boards the last time he faced Wisconsin and he’ll need to do even better than that on Sunday.
G Travis Trice (14.9 PPG, 5.3 APG, 3.3 RPG, 1.2 SPG) is another very well rounded player in this backcourt. Trice is a very good shooter from deep (37% 3PT) and caught fire against Maryland, finishing with 20 points, four assists and three rebounds in 36 minutes of action. He had 16 points the last time he saw the Badgers and will need to bring that same scoring mentality on Sunday.
F Branden Dawson (11.6 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.6 BPG) had 17 points, eight boards and a block against Maryland Saturday. Dawson is a very strong and athletic player and knows how to use his body when he’s in the paint. He’ll need to bring some toughness to the team in this game or they will not have much of a chance of pulling off this upset.
The Badgers offense has been outstanding this season, averaging 71.7 PPG (70th in NCAA) on 48.0% shooting (22nd in NCAA). Wisconsin also plays solid defense, allowing just 55.7 PPG (7th in NCAA).
C Frank Kaminsky (18.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.5 BPG) is one of the best players in college basketball and he’ll need to come out to play against Michigan State. He had one of his best games of the year against the Spartans, finishing with 31 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 37 minutes of action last meeting. Kaminsky is too big for any of the Spartans to guard one-on-one and if they bring help then he’ll find his open teammates for some good looks.
G Bronson Koenig (7.9 PPG, 2.2 APG) had a career-high 19 points against Purdue on Saturday. He’ll be feeling confident coming into this game and should be able to improve on the four points he scored against Michigan State last game.
F Nigel Hayes (12.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.9 APG) had an unbelievable game against Purdue as well. Hayes had 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals and did whatever his team needed him to do to earn a victory. He had 14 points the last time he faced the Spartans and will need to continue playing well on the offensive end for this team.
F Sam Dekker (13.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG) had just eight points the last time he faced the Spartans, but he did grab nine rebounds in that game. Dekker is averaging 16.0 PPG over the past two contests and his team will need him to keep scoring. If he can find his game offensively against Michigan State this time around then the Badgers should be looking at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
March 15, 2015
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MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS (23-10) vs. WISCONSIN BADGERS (30-3)
United Center – Chicago, IL
Big Ten Tournament - Finals
Tip-off: Sunday, 3:30 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag. Line: Wisconsin -7, Total 125
No. 6 Wisconsin looks to keep itself in the conversation for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament with a win over Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday.
Michigan State faced Maryland in the semifinals of this tournament and won 62-58. This game marked the first time the Spartans didn’t score 70+ points in its past four contests, but it was the first time they held their opponents to under 60.
They’ll need to play that type of defense against a powerful Badgers offense. No. 6 Wisconsin, meanwhile, beat Purdue 71-51. The Badgers have scored 70+ points in four straight games and their offense is clicking right now.
These two teams played in Madison on Mar. 1, when the Badgers won 68-61 as 9-point home favorites. The Spartans have still gotten the better of this series recently, going 7-3 SU and 8-2 ATS in the past 10 games between these teams. They have covered in eight straight and also beat Wisconsin in the semifinals of this tournament a year ago.
Michigan State is 14-8 SU and 11-11 ATS when coming off of a SU win. The team is also 14-6 SU and 11-9 ATS when playing against Big Ten opponents. Wisconsin, meanwhile, improved to 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in neutral site games this season. The team is now 18-2 SU versus the conference but a miserable 8-11-1 ATS in those games.
F Javon Bess (Foot) is out for the season for Michigan State and G Traevon Jackson (Ankle) likely won’t play until the NCAA tournament for Wisconsin.
Michigan State has been an extremely balanced team this season, averaging 72.3 PPG (57th in NCAA) on 47.1% shooting (32nd in NCAA) and allowing just 62.9 PPG (81st in NCAA). This team rebounds very well (38.0 RPG, 27th in NCAA) and also knows how to move the ball (17.2 APG, 4th in NCAA).
G Denzel Valentine (14.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 4.3 APG) is the most important player for the Spartans. Valentine really struggled against Maryland, finishing with just three points (1-for-8 FG, 1-for-7 3PT) in 37 minutes. The team will need him to turn it around though, as he is an excellent outside shooter (42% 3PT) and just has a great feel for the game overall. He’ll find his teammates when he doesn’t have his own shot and also rebounds very well for a guard. Valentine had 10 points, six assists and five boards the last time he faced Wisconsin and he’ll need to do even better than that on Sunday.
G Travis Trice (14.9 PPG, 5.3 APG, 3.3 RPG, 1.2 SPG) is another very well rounded player in this backcourt. Trice is a very good shooter from deep (37% 3PT) and caught fire against Maryland, finishing with 20 points, four assists and three rebounds in 36 minutes of action. He had 16 points the last time he saw the Badgers and will need to bring that same scoring mentality on Sunday.
F Branden Dawson (11.6 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.6 BPG) had 17 points, eight boards and a block against Maryland Saturday. Dawson is a very strong and athletic player and knows how to use his body when he’s in the paint. He’ll need to bring some toughness to the team in this game or they will not have much of a chance of pulling off this upset.
The Badgers offense has been outstanding this season, averaging 71.7 PPG (70th in NCAA) on 48.0% shooting (22nd in NCAA). Wisconsin also plays solid defense, allowing just 55.7 PPG (7th in NCAA).
C Frank Kaminsky (18.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.5 BPG) is one of the best players in college basketball and he’ll need to come out to play against Michigan State. He had one of his best games of the year against the Spartans, finishing with 31 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 37 minutes of action last meeting. Kaminsky is too big for any of the Spartans to guard one-on-one and if they bring help then he’ll find his open teammates for some good looks.
G Bronson Koenig (7.9 PPG, 2.2 APG) had a career-high 19 points against Purdue on Saturday. He’ll be feeling confident coming into this game and should be able to improve on the four points he scored against Michigan State last game.
F Nigel Hayes (12.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.9 APG) had an unbelievable game against Purdue as well. Hayes had 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals and did whatever his team needed him to do to earn a victory. He had 14 points the last time he faced the Spartans and will need to continue playing well on the offensive end for this team.
F Sam Dekker (13.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG) had just eight points the last time he faced the Spartans, but he did grab nine rebounds in that game. Dekker is averaging 16.0 PPG over the past two contests and his team will need him to keep scoring. If he can find his game offensively against Michigan State this time around then the Badgers should be looking at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Sunday's Big Ten Final Tips
March 15, 2015
No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Wisconsin – 3:30 PM EST
The Spartans (22-10) got the better of rival Ohio State and No. 2 seed Maryland in Chicago by beating both in the second halves of their games. Denzel Valentine had 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists against the Buckeyes, but shot 1-for-8 and ended up with just three points and seven assists against the Terps. Travis Trice picked up the slack with 20 points and hit 3-for-5 3-pointers, putting himself in the conversation for Big Ten Tournament MVP honors. Freshmen Lourawls Narin and Marvin Clark, Jr. have put in major minutes in Tom Izzo’s rotation and have changed games with their energy. The 62-58 win over Maryland produced the first under Michigan State has been involved in since Feb. 22, a span of six games. The Spartans lost in Madison 68-61 on March 1 in a game that went over the posted total. That was the lone meeting between these teams this season.
The Badgers (28-3) have a No. 1 seed on their minds, so they’ll be chasing this Big Ten tournament title with great zeal here, especially since they haven’t won the conference tournament since ‘08. Head coach Bo Ryan is well aware that Wisconsin has lost the championship game in this tournament each of the last three times it’s been at the United Center. Senior center Frank Kaminsky remains one of the front-runners for National Player of the Year and went for 31 points and team-highs with three assists, two steals and three blocks in the only matchup with Michigan State. Winning the Big Ten Tournament would help this group match the ’07-’08 team as the winningest in school history. Westgate Superbook installed Wisconsin as 4-to-5 favorite to win the three games in three days. Senior point guard Traevon Jackson remains sidelined with a Jones fracture of his foot that the team is being especially cautious with. The expectation now is to try and have him back by next weekend’s NCAA Tournament action.
March 15, 2015
No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Wisconsin – 3:30 PM EST
The Spartans (22-10) got the better of rival Ohio State and No. 2 seed Maryland in Chicago by beating both in the second halves of their games. Denzel Valentine had 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists against the Buckeyes, but shot 1-for-8 and ended up with just three points and seven assists against the Terps. Travis Trice picked up the slack with 20 points and hit 3-for-5 3-pointers, putting himself in the conversation for Big Ten Tournament MVP honors. Freshmen Lourawls Narin and Marvin Clark, Jr. have put in major minutes in Tom Izzo’s rotation and have changed games with their energy. The 62-58 win over Maryland produced the first under Michigan State has been involved in since Feb. 22, a span of six games. The Spartans lost in Madison 68-61 on March 1 in a game that went over the posted total. That was the lone meeting between these teams this season.
The Badgers (28-3) have a No. 1 seed on their minds, so they’ll be chasing this Big Ten tournament title with great zeal here, especially since they haven’t won the conference tournament since ‘08. Head coach Bo Ryan is well aware that Wisconsin has lost the championship game in this tournament each of the last three times it’s been at the United Center. Senior center Frank Kaminsky remains one of the front-runners for National Player of the Year and went for 31 points and team-highs with three assists, two steals and three blocks in the only matchup with Michigan State. Winning the Big Ten Tournament would help this group match the ’07-’08 team as the winningest in school history. Westgate Superbook installed Wisconsin as 4-to-5 favorite to win the three games in three days. Senior point guard Traevon Jackson remains sidelined with a Jones fracture of his foot that the team is being especially cautious with. The expectation now is to try and have him back by next weekend’s NCAA Tournament action.
Hoop Trends - Sunday
March 15, 2015
ATS TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Spurs are 9-0 ATS (13.44 ppg) since Jan 05, 2013 with at least one day of rest off a loss that broke at least a five-game winning streak.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Magic are 12-0 OU (10.04 ppg) since Mar 03, 2012 at home with at least one day of rest off a loss in which they led at the end of the third quarter.
PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Thunder are 13-0-1 OU (13.36 ppg) since May 01, 2014 after Russell Westbrook had a double double with rebounds.
NBA BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
-- The Pelicans are 0-15 ATS (-10.57 ppg) as a rested favorite after a win on the road in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- The Cavaliers are 0-8 OU (-8.00 ppg) since Jan 12, 2014 after Kyrie Irving was the Cavaliers’ high scorer in a road win.
March 15, 2015
ATS TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Spurs are 9-0 ATS (13.44 ppg) since Jan 05, 2013 with at least one day of rest off a loss that broke at least a five-game winning streak.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Magic are 12-0 OU (10.04 ppg) since Mar 03, 2012 at home with at least one day of rest off a loss in which they led at the end of the third quarter.
PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Thunder are 13-0-1 OU (13.36 ppg) since May 01, 2014 after Russell Westbrook had a double double with rebounds.
NBA BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
-- The Pelicans are 0-15 ATS (-10.57 ppg) as a rested favorite after a win on the road in which they had an assist to turnover ratio of at least two.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- The Cavaliers are 0-8 OU (-8.00 ppg) since Jan 12, 2014 after Kyrie Irving was the Cavaliers’ high scorer in a road win.
