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World Cup Su 26Mar 17:00

England

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Lithuania

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
ITV					More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN ENGLAND	RECENT FORM
AWHWADHWHDAL​ Most recent​	4 - 0	ADHDADHWALAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: England have been level at half-time in two of their four qualifying matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Bookmakers can’t see past England when they host Lithuania in this World Cup qualifier and even the most pessimistic Three Lions fan would find it hard to make a case for the Baltic nation. Gareth Southgate’s men may need time but should ultimately win and the value could lie with anticipating a draw at half-time with England striking late.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw-England double result
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World Cup Su 26Mar 19:45

N Ireland

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Norway

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS2		13/10	21/10	23/10	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN N IRELAND	RECENT FORM
NLADHWALHWHL​ Most recent​	0 - 3 1 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 2	ALHLHLALHWAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Northern Ireland have won eight of their last 11 home fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Northern Ireland tackle Norway in their latest World Cup qualifier and while the hosts are missing Wigan frontman Will Grigg, that shouldn’t stop the Euro 2016 qualifiers coming out on top. Norway have been disappointing in Group C - picking up just three points from four games – a run that saw Per-Mathias Hogmo lose his post as manager.

RECOMMENDATION: Northern Ireland
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World Cup Su 26Mar 19:45

Scotland

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Slovenia

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS1		11/8	2	11/5	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSIN SCOTLAND	RECENT FORM
ALAWHDALALHD​ Most recent​	0 - 0	HWHDAWADNDHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Scotland haven’t won in three competitive home games

EXPERT VERDICT: Slovenia are unbeaten in their opening four World Cup qualifying matches and look overpriced to beat Scotland at Hampden Park. Gordon Strachan watched his team win 5-1 against Malta in their opener but has presided over a number of lacklustre displays since which has piled the pressure on the under-fire manager.

RECOMMENDATION: Slovenia
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Scott Rickenbach
Mar 25 '17, 2:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Furman vs Campbell
Play on: Campbell +6 -110 at Bovada

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach is RANKED as a TOP CAPPER in 2017 with $38,620 YTD premium pick profit. Friday: HUGE 7-2 with all picks including CBB Game of the Year WINNER on Kentucky! Saturday: 2 NBA/2 CBB/2 NHL/2 Free. Current Runs: 74-43 all NBA; Premiums: 215-171 +$40,170 all sports; 93-71 CBB; 75-62 +$21,020 NHL. Here is a Free Pick in the CIT for EARLY Saturday:

Free Pick - Rickenbach CBB Saturday Campbell Fighting Camels (+) vs Furman Paladins @ 2 ET - Great line value with this home dog. In CIT action Saturday, Campbell is hosting Furman and though the Paladins have the better record on the season, the Fighting Camels have a couple of key edges here. Of course home court is one of them but, in addition to that, the Paladins have had a long layoff as they haven't played since the 16th! As for the Fighting Camels, they played on the 14th and the 20th so the time off has been enough but not too much. As for Furman, I would not be surprised to see them looking "rusty" in this game. Also, the Paladins had lost 3 of their last 4 games (SU and ATS) before getting the win at South Carolina Upstate over a week ago! As for Campbell, they've won 6 of their last 7 games and they've covered 5 of their last 6 games. As you can see, the full season records aren't really reflective of the way these two teams have played of late and the Fighting Camels are offering solid home dog value here as they catch the Paladins off of a long layoff. Furman has a long-term mark of 4-7 ATS when playing with a week or more of rest between games. Free Pick on CAMPBELL early Saturday afternoon. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

 

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Ray Monohan
Mar 25 '17, 10:05 PM in 11h
NBA | Wolves vs Blazers
Play on: Blazers -7 -105 at 5Dimes

Portland -7

This play just missed out on our premium card. After Minnesota collapsed last night in Los Angeles, things are going to be extremely tough on them here in Portland on Saturday.

Minnesota blew an 8 point lead with just 2 minutes to play, as this team just isn't playing with much confidence at the moment.

However, on the other side of things, the Trail Blazers certainly are playing with a lot of momentum. Portland enters play 9-3 in the month of March, as they are heating up at the right time.

Some trends to note. Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Trail Blazers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Saturday games.

This is a worth a shot here on Portland. Minnesota comes in on a low note and with how well Portland is playing, they should blow the doors off Minnesota.

Back Portland ATS

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

 

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Brandon Lee
Mar 25 '17, 10:05 PM in 11h
NBA | Wolves vs Blazers
Play on: Blazers -7 -110 at GTBets

10* Free NBA Pick (Blazers -7)

Portland is worth a look here at home against the Timberwolves. This is a brutal spot for Minnesota, who is clearly having trouble closing out the season strong. The Timberwolves have lost 5 straight and will be playing on no rest after a crushing overtime loss at the Lakers last night. Five different players for Minnesota logged 35 or more minutes with their big three of Rubio, Towns and Wiggins all eclipsing 40 minutes. There's just no incentive here for the Wolves to play hard in this situation. Portland on the other hand is just 1.5 games back of the Nuggets for the 8th and final playoff spot in the west. They know they can't afford to lose this game and I look for them to turn this into a blowout early. Give me the Blazers -7!

 

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Jim Feist
Mar 25 '17, 8:35 PM in 10h
NBA | Raptors vs Mavs
Play on: Mavs PK -110 at BMaker


3/25 05:35 PM NBA (507) TORONTO RAPTORS VS (508) DALLAS MAVERICKS.
Take: (508) DALLAS MAVERICKS.
Reason: Your free pick for Saturday, March 25, 2017 comes in the NBA as Toronto heads to Dallas. It's a long road trip for Toronto, and the Raptors are 2-6 ATS after a victory, 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Dallas is terrific on defense and Mavericks are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 home games. And the Mavericks are 19-8 ATS in their last 27 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Play the Dallas.

 

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Brad Diamond
Mar 25 '17, 2:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Furman vs Campbell
Play on: Furman -5½ -108 at 5Dimes

 

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Red Dog Sports
Mar 25 '17, 3:30 PM in 5h
Soccer | Levante vs Mallorca
Play on: Levante +180 at Bovada

Levante at Mallorca
Spain
Saturday afternoon
Levante +180

Levante is #1 at 21-4-5 (+25 goals) while Mallorca is #20 of the 22 teams at 6-12-12 (-8 goals). Levante is 4-0-1 in its last 5 and won 1-0 at Mallorca about 16 months ago. Nice Value at +180.

 

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Jimmy Boyd
Mar 25 '17, 8:35 PM in 10h
NBA | Raptors vs Mavs
Play on: Mavs -1 -110 at BMaker

Free Pick on Mavericks -

I really like the value here with Dallas at basically a pick'em at home against the Raptors. I was on the Mavericks in their 97-95 home win over the Clippers last time out as a 5.5-point dog and while they are favored I still think they aren't getting enough respect. Toronto has been playing better of late and come in having won 4 straight, but I look for them to come out flat in their second straight game on the road.

Dallas will have a little extra motivation here, as they were just embarrassed by 22-points in a loss at Toronto on 3/13. The Mavericks are a much better team at home and have covered the spread in 15 of their last 19 home games. Toronto is just 11-23 ATS in their last 34 after 4 or more straight wins, while Mavs are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 when revenging a same season loss. Take Dallas!

 

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Info Plays
Mar 25 '17, 8:35 PM in 10h
NBA | Raptors vs Mavs
Play on: OVER 194½ -110

1* Bonus Play on Raptors vs Mavs over 194½ -110

 

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Sal Michaels
Mar 25 '17, 10:05 PM in 11h
NBA | Wolves vs Blazers
Play on: UNDER 213½ -105

Wolves vs Blazers under 213½ -105

 

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Art Aronson
Mar 25 '17, 6:05 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Xavier vs Gonzaga
Play on: Gonzaga -8 -107 at betonline

1* Bonus Play Gonzaga.

Gonzaga looks to punch its ticket to the Final Four and make it to the Championship game for the first time in school history. The Bulldogs haven’t been steam-rolling opponents like many predicted that they would, but they’ve been methodical in their attack and their defense has been “on point.” Xavier looks poised for a letdown here though after its big upset of Arizona in the Sweet 16, somehow managing a way to victory despite losing the rebounding battle 35-27 and missing 5 of its 16 free throw attempts. Gonzaga held WVU to just 26.7 percent from the floor and only 5 of 23 from range. Nigel Williams-Goss also had an “off” night, finishing with only ten points and seven boards (normally averages 16.8 and 5.8 respectively). Suffice it to say, we’re expecting Goss and the BULLDOGS to get back on track offensively, to continue their dominant defensive play and to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night. Consider laying the points in this one.

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Saturday's six-pack

— Celtics 130, Suns 120— Devin Booker scored 70 points in a losing cause, 51 in 2nd half.

— Keep in mind that if Booker hadn’t left school early, he’d be a junior at Kentucky.

— 76ers 117, Bulls 107— Three of five Sixers who scored in double figures didn’t start.

— Nuggets 125, Pacers 117— Denver was 40-43 on line, Indiana 8-11. Game was in Indy.

— Cavaliers 112, Hornets 105— Four Charlotte subs played 79:00, were a combined -79.

— Nine different NBA players have scored 50+ points in a game this season.

 

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 25

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OREGON (32 - 5) vs. KANSAS (31 - 4) - 3/25/2017, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON is 21-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in March games since 1997.
OREGON is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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XAVIER (24 - 13) vs. GONZAGA (35 - 1) - 3/25/2017, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games this season.
GONZAGA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
GONZAGA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
GONZAGA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
GONZAGA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) against Big East conference opponents since 1997.
GONZAGA is 144-104 ATS (+29.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
GONZAGA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
XAVIER is 332-280 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
XAVIER is 332-280 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
XAVIER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in March games this season.
XAVIER is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
XAVIER is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
XAVIER is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
XAVIER is 226-176 ATS (+32.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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FURMAN (22 - 11) at CAMPBELL (19 - 17) - 3/25/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
FURMAN is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
FURMAN is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ST PETERS (20 - 13) at TEXAS ST (22 - 13) - 3/25/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS ST is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
ST PETERS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games this season.
ST PETERS is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
TEXAS ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

 

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Saturday, March 25

Oregon at Kansas, 8:45 PM ET
Oregon: 10-2 UNDER in road games after 2 consecutive non-conference games
Kansas: 19-6 ATS in road games after scoring 80 points or more

Xavier at Gonzaga, 6:05 PM ET
Xavier: 9-19 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
Gonzaga: 14-4 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5

Furman at Campbell, 2:00 PM ET
Furman: 22-11 ATS as a favorite
Campbell: 2-5 ATS after playing a game as favorite

St. Peter’s at Texas State, 5:00 PM ET
St Peter’s: 8-1 ATS at road when the line is +3 to -3
Texas St: 0-6 ATS as a home underdog of 6 points or less or pick

 

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 25

Trend Report

2:00 PM
FURMAN vs. CAMPBELL
Furman is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Furman's last 11 games on the road
No trends available

5:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. TEXAS STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Peter's last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas State's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas State's last 9 games at home

6:09 PM
XAVIER vs. GONZAGA
No trends available
Gonzaga is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:49 PM
OREGON vs. KANSAS
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas's last 5 games
Kansas is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

 

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 25

Saturday’s NCAA games
Kansas won 11 of last 12 games, losing to TCU in Big X tourney; they beat pair of Big 14 teams in last two games. Jayhawks beat Stanford by 15 in only Pac-12 game this year. Oregon lost at Baylor of Big X in November. Since ’07, favorites are 6-2 vs spread when 1-seed plays a 3-seed in regional final; only 3-seed of those eight to win was Villanova (+2) over Pitt in ’09. Bill Self is 2-4 in regional finals at Kansas; he lost to Villanova in this round LY. Big X teams are 11-4-1 vs spread this postseason, 9-2 as favorites; Pac-12 teams are 7-6-1 vs spread, 2-1 as underdogs. Over last two seasons, Big X teams are 13-5 SU vs Pac-12 squads, 7-5 vs spread when favored.

Double digit seeds covered last five regional finals, winning 3 of 5 SU. Last non-cover? Kent St with vs Indiana in ’02.Xavier is 13-2 outside Big East, losing by 5 at Baylor, by 2 at Colorado in a western swing in early December; Musketeers three starters played 36:00+ in their upset of Arizona Thursday- two subs played 21-19 minutes. Gonzaga won a rock fight with West Virginia Thursday; they played one guy (Williams-Goss) more than 29:00- they’re 15-0 outside WCC; their only loss was at home to BYU in regular season finale. Zags are 4-0 vs top 30 teams, beating Florida/Iowa State/Arizona in addition to West Va Thursday.

Saturday’s extra games
Furman is 1-3 vs Big South teams this season, losing at home to NC-Asheville; other three games were on road. Paladins haven’t played in nine days- they’re #156 experience team that is 2-3 in its last five games- they’re 8-6 outside SoCon, 10-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Campbell won six of last seven games; they’re 2-1 vs SoCon this year, but wins were over VMI, Citadel, worst teams in league. Camels are #318 experience team that won three games to get to finals of Big South tourney. Both teams prefer a slowish pace. Favorites are 5-0 vs spread in SoCon’s postseason games; Big South underdogs are 0-3 vs spread in postseason.

St Peter’s is 6-7 outside MAAC; they’ve won eight of last nine games, have been off for nine days. Peacocks won their last five true road games- their last road loss was at Monmouth in OT Feb 3. St Peter’s is #35 experience team that plays pace #348. Texas State plays pace #345; they’ve won seven of last nine games, are 7-5 outside Sun Belt. Bobcats are #155 experience team- they beat Idaho at home Wednesday- they start three seniors. Texas State won its last seven home games; their last home loss was Jan 21 to UL-Lafayette.

 

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 25

NCAA Tournament Elite Eight betting preview and odds: Xavier vs. Gonzaga

The Musketeers are striving to become just the fourth 11th seed to reach a Final Four and are 15-2-1 ATS in their last 18 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.

Xavier Musketeers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs (-8.5, 145.5)

Game to be played at SAP Center, San Jose, California

Top-seeded Gonzaga and 11th-seeded Xavier are both shooting to reach the Final Four for the first time in school history when they meet in Saturday's West Region final at San Jose, Calif. Each school is also part of the Elite Eight for just the third time while the Musketeers are striving to become just the fourth 11th seed to reach a Final Four.

Xavier closed the game with a 9-0 run to post a 73-71 upset victory over second-seeded Arizona on Thursday and senior guard Malcolm Bernard feels his team is ready to join LSU (1986), George Mason (2006) and VCU (2011) as 11 seeds to crash the Final Four. "We worked so hard, not only in the offseason but throughout the year battling adversity," Bernard said in the postgame press conference. "and I just didn't think it was time for our season to end." There is certainly more pressure on the Bulldogs as the school's inability to reach a Final Four has been frequently brought up during their best-ever campaign. "First of all, I don't know that I have a monkey on my back," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said after a 61-58 victory over fourth-seeded West Virginia. "I certainly don't wake up with one or walk around with one. So I don't think these guys think I have one. ... It would be phenomenal to get these guys, this team that I love deeply, the experience to go to a Final Four."

TV: 6:09 p.m. ET, TBS

LINE HISTORY: The Bulldogs hit the board as 8.5-point chalk against the Cinderella Musketeers and as of Friday afternoon that number hasn’t moved. The total opened at 145.5 and like the spread has yet to move off that number. Check out the complete line history here.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "With Michigan out of the tourney, Xavier is the certified Cinderella and rightfully so. A 13-loss team that has caught fire at the right time of the season, with a ton of NCAA tourney pedigree (24-4-2 ATS in this event since 2004). The Zags have turned it up defensively, allowing just 59 PPG in this tourney. A classic case of a top seed taking on Cinderella at this stage of the tournament." Marc Lawrence

WHAT BOOKS SAY: “The line opened at Gonzaga -8, then quickly moved to 8.5, however the action has been coming in on Xavier at a 3-1 clip, for both side bets and parlays. Looks like everyone thinks this 11 seed is going to be able to fend off that 8.5 points.” - Lines Manager at GTBets

INJURY REPORT:

Xavier - G Edmond Sumner (Out For Season, Knee)

Gonzaga - C Jacob Larsen (Out For Season, Knee)

ABOUT XAVIER: The Musketeers are led by red-hot junior guard Trevon Bluiett, who scored 25 points against Arizona and is averaging 25 in the NCAA tourney to raise his season-mark to 18.3 with 88 3-pointers. Bernard (6.5 average) scored a career-high 15 against the Wildcats and junior power forward Sean O'Mara (6.3) scored the tiebreaking inside basket with 44.1 seconds to play. Junior guard J.P. Macura contributes 13.9 points to go with 60 3-pointers for a team that has made its impressive postseason dash despite losing star sophomore point guard Edmond Sumner (averages of 15 points and five assists) to a season-ending knee injury in late January.

ABOUT GONZAGA: Shooting guard Jordan Mathews, who averages 10.7 points, drained the go-ahead 3-pointer with 57.3 seconds remaining in a victory over West Virginia that also featured the Bulldogs limiting the Mountaineers to 26.7-percent shooting from the field. Junior point guard Nigel Williams-Goss leads Gonzaga in scoring (16.5) and assists (4.7) but is a meager 12-of-42 shooting in three NCAA Tournament games. The Bulldogs outrebound opponents by 7.4 per game and rely on the sturdy interior trio of senior center Przemek Karnowski (12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds), junior power forward Johnathan Williams (10.1 points, team-best 6.6 boards) and freshman reserve 7-footer Zach Collins (10-point average, 5.7 rebounds).

TRENDS:

* Musketeers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
* Musketeers are 15-2-1 ATS in their last 18 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.
* Bulldogs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
* Under is 5-1-1 in Musketeers last 7 overall.
* Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 vs. Big East.

 

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 25

NCAA Tournament Elite Eight betting preview and odds: Oregon vs Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks are 7-1 ATS in their last eight NCAA tournament games as betting favorites. Kansas gives 6.5 points to Oregon Saturday.

Oregon Ducks vs Kansas Jayhawks (-6.5, 156.5)

Game to be played at Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri

The Jayhawks are led by the talented backcourt duo of senior Frank Mason III and junior Devonte’ Graham, who each recorded 26 points in the 98-66 victory over Purdue on Thursday.

“We’re spoiled,” Kansas coach Bill Self told reporters, “. … on the perimeter you’ve always got, in my opinion, an All-American-type guard to be the leader and run your team. To have two guys out there playing like they’re playing, I think, just gives everybody confidence and it can help totally control the pace of the game.”

Oregon lost third-leading scorer and rim protector Chris Boucher to a knee injury in the Pac-12 tournament, but has battled its way into the Elite Eight with a versatile roster.

“We never quit,” Ducks sophomore guard Tyler Dorsey told reporters after the 69-68 win over Michigan on Thursday. “We just keep fighting. We know how to win.”

TV: 8:49 p.m. ET, TBS

LINE HISTORY: The Jayhawks opened as 6-point favorites against the Ducks and by Friday afternoon that number was bet up a half point to 6.5. The total hit the board at 156.5 and hasn’t moved off that number.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "The wounded Ducks continue their flight in this tournament, escaping with wins of 1 and 3 points in their last two games. Meanwhile, Kansas is hitting on all cylinders, topping 90 or more points in all three contests, averaging 96 PPG. Rallying around the loss of star F Ed Boucher has been the rallying cry of Oregon. Beating team like a drum has been Kansas’ mantra. This should prove interesting." Marc Lawrence

WHAT BOOKS SAY: “Kansas opened as a 5 point favorite, but the line has made its way up to 6.5 pretty quickly. The action is pretty close to even, with the Jayhawks seeing slightly more side action at this point.” - Lines Manager at GTBets

INJURY REPORT:

Oregon - F Chris Boucher (Out For Season, knee), F M.J. Cage (Out Indefinitely, knee)

Kansas - C Udoka Azubuike (Out For Season, wrist)

ABOUT OREGON (32-5): Dorsey has been nicknamed “Mr. March” by his teammates for good reason as the Los Angeles product is averaging 23.7 points in the first three games of the NCAA Tournament and 23 in the last six contests overall. Junior forward Dillon Brooks is the team’s leading scorer overall (16.3) and has matched that in the Big Dance while junior forward Jordan Bell has registered 13 points and 12.3 boards per game in the last three. The Ducks could use some added offense from senior guard Dylan Ennis, who is scoring 10.7 per game overall this season but is just 7-for-22 from the field for 22 total points in the NCAAs.

ABOUT KANSAS (31-4): Mason has been outstanding in his last NCAA Tournament, averaging 22.7 points on 23-of-41 shooting and 6.7 assists, and has scored at least 20 in nine of the last 10 contests. Graham became the first player to drain at least four 3-pointers in four straight NCAA Tournament games since Stephen Curry accomplished the feat with Davidson in 2008 and knocked down five against Purdue as Mason told reporters, “It’s probably one of the best games I’ve seen him play.” Freshman swingman Josh Jackson has also been solid in the Big Dance while averaging 18.3 points on 56 percent shooting.

TRENDS:

* Ducks are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Jayhawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
* Over is 5-1 in Ducks last 6 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
* Over is 5-0 in Jayhawks last 5 games as a favorite.
* Over is 4-0 in Jayhawks last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

CONSENSUS: 52 percent of spread bets are on Oregon while 72 percent of totals bets are on the Over.

 

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Saturday, March 25


St Peter's @ Texas State

Game 517-518
March 25, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Peter's
57.047
Texas State
61.103
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas State
by 4
115
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Peter's
by 1
120
Dunkel Pick:
Texas State
(+1); Under

Furman @ Campbell

Game 515-516
March 25, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Furman
54.536
Campbell
56.124
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Campbell
by 1 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Furman
by 6
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Campbell
(+6); Under

Xavier @ Gonzaga

Game 513-514
March 25, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Xavier
63.177
Gonzaga
76.189
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 13
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 8
145
Dunkel Pick:
Gonzaga
(-8); Over

Oregon @ Kansas

Game 511-512
March 25, 2017 @ 8:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
76.634
Kansas
76.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
Even
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 7
156
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(+7); Over