NIT: Tennessee-Martin vs. Auburn Odds Preview

The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks and the Auburn Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Korvotney Barber had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Auburn in a 94-85 to Tennessee in the semifinals of the SEC tournament on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers did not cover the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 143.5.
Team records:
Tennessee-Martin: 22-9 SU, 17-11 ATS
Auburn: 22-11 SU, 20-6 ATS
Tennessee-Martin most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Morehead State are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

Auburn most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
After playing Tennessee are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Tennessee-Martin is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee-Martin's last 5 games
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Auburn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Auburn is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Auburn is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

NIT: Bowling Green-Creighton Lines Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons and the Creighton Bluejays will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Qwest Center in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Bowling Green: 19-13 SU, 19-9 ATS
Creighton: 26-7 SU, 16-12-1 ATS
Bowling Green most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After playing Akron are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Creighton most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
After playing Illinois State are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Bowling Green is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 5 games on the road
Bowling Green is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Creighton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Creighton is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Creighton's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Creighton's last 6 games at home

NIT: Illinois State-Kansas State Lines Preview

The Illinois State Redbirds and the Kansas State Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Bramlage Coliseum in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kansas State fell 61-58 to Texas in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday, as 3-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 138.
Jacob Pullen tossed in a game-high 21 points in a losing effort.
Team records:
Illinois State: 24-9 SU, 16-13 ATS
Kansas State: 21-11 SU, 9-13-2 ATS
Illinois State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After playing Northern Iowa are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Kansas State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Illinois State's last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Illinois State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Illinois State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas State is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Kansas State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Kansas State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

NIT: Jacksonville-Florida Odds Preview

The Jacksonville Dolphins and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Stephen O'Connell Center in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Florida was defeated 61-58 by Auburn in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 119 points went UNDER the posted total of 140.5.
Alex Tyus scored a game-high 21 points from 9-for-18 shooting in a losing effort.
Team records:
Jacksonville: 18-13 SU, 0-1 ATS
Florida: 23-10 SU, 11-15 ATS

Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
After playing Auburn are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville
Florida is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games

CIT: Mount St. Mary’s-James Madison Odds Preview

The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers and the James Madison Dukes will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at JMU Center in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Mount St. Mary's: 19-13 SU, 1-0 ATS
James Madison: 19-14 SU, 17-12-1 ATS

James Madison most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing George Mason are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
James Madison is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
James Madison is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

NIT: Miami-Providence Odds Preview

The Miami Hurricanes and the Providence Friars will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Dunkin Donuts Center in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Miami was upset 65-47 by Virginia Tech in the first-round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday. Oddsmakers had Miami as 3.5-point favorites in that game, while the game's 112 points went UNDER the posted total of 136.
Adrian Thomas and Jack McClinton each collected nine points in the loss.
Providence lost 73-55 to Louisville in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on Thursday. That game's 128 points fell UNDER the day's posted total of 148.
Weyinmi Efejuku tossed in 17 points and hauled down six rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Miami: 18-12 SU, 12-13 ATS
Providence: 19-13 SU, 10-18 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Virginia Tech are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Providence most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Louisville are 0-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Providence
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Providence
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Providence's last 6 games at home
Providence is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Providence's last 18 games
Providence is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami

NIT: Duquesne-Virginia Tech Lines Preview

The fans at Cassell Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Duquesne Dukes and the Virginia Tech Hokies when they take their seats on Wednesday for the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Duquesne couldn't stop Dionte Christmas, giving up 29 points in a 69-64 loss to Temple in the Atlantic 10 title game at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday.
Temple covered as a 4.5-point favorite while the final score played under the 141.5-point total.
Virginia Tech held their own against North Carolina in a 79-76 quarterfinal loss at the ACC Tournament on Friday, as 11-point underdogs. That game's 155 points made it OVER the posted total of 154.
A.D. Vassallo led Virginia Tech with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Malcolm Delaney collected 17 points and dished out 10 assists in the loss.
Team records:
Duquesne: 21-12 SU, 14-13 ATS
Virginia Tech: 18-14 SU, 12-15 ATS
Duquesne most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Temple are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing North Carolina are 3-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duquesne's last 7 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duquesne
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duquesne

CBI: St. John’s-Richmond Lines Preview

The St. John's Red Storm and the Richmond Spiders will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Robins Center in the first round of the CBI Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
St. John's was defeated 74-45 by Marquette last Wednesday, as 8-point underdogs. That game's 119 points went UNDER the day's posted total of 139.
Paris Horne hit 6-of-15 from the field with 15 points in the loss.
Team records:
St. John's: 16-17 SU, 13-14-1 ATS
Richmond: 18-15 SU, 16-10 ATS
St. John's most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Marquette are 0-4
After a loss are 5-5

Richmond most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After playing Dayton are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. John's last 7 games
St. John's is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
St. John's is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
St. John's is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games at home
Richmond is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Richmond is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Richmond is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Michigan Returns to NCAA Tournament

Michigan was a March Madness betting darling in the mid-90s, before NCAA sanctions imposed penalties for a booster scandal. The Wolverines are back in the “Big Dance” for the first time since 1998, and they’ll take on No.7 Clemson on Thursday as a No.10 seed. The Tigers are the college basketball betting favorites in this contest, but those who bet sports know the importance of momentum heading into the Tournament.

Clemson vs Michigan odds – Thursday, March 19, 7:10 PM ET

The Wolverines were one of the bubble teams on Selection Sunday, but they still earned an invite despite a loss to Illinois in the Big Ten quarterfinals. If Michigan is going to make any March Madness betting noise, it’ll have to do it on defense, as they were 59th in points allowed. The Wolverines are good with the ball, coming in 10th in assist/turnover ratio and 11th in turnovers, and they are 13th in free-throw percentage, which will come in handy in late-game situations.

The Tigers lost to Georgia Tech in the first round of the ACC tournament, which wasn’t a good look when you see that the Yellow Jackets were the ACC’s worst team. Clemson is an offensively gifted squad, as senior swingman K.C. Rivers and junior forward Trevor Brooker lead an attack that was 12th in points scored. The Tigers turn the ball over far too much, ranking 213th in the nation in that category, and they also allow opponents to shoot almost 36 per cent from long range, which is 257th in the country.

Clemson vs Michigan odds have the Wolverines as a 5.5-point sportsbook underdog, and Michigan has won its lone meeting with Clemson, beating the Tigers 59-56 on the road back in 1998. The Tigers have lost four of their last five, and losing to a team like Georgia Tech has to hurt their confidence. Meanwhile, the Wolverines are coming off big wins over eventual Big Ten champions Purdue as well as a road win at Minnesota that probably sealed their ticket to the Tournament. Momentum means everything at this time of year, and the Wolverines have it in spades. Bet on Michigan to go against the March Madness odds in the first round.

Tuesday Card, NIT Betting and NCAA Tournament Play In Odds Headline

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: LeBron James takes on Dwight Howard, Martin Brodeur goes for a record, and the Play-In Game starts up the Big Dance.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

Two of the Eastern Conference’s best teams meet on the hardwood on Tuesday night as LeBron James and his Cavaliers get a visit from Dwight Howard and the Magic. The Magic and Cavs met in Orlando back on January 29, with the home side rolling to a 99-88 win as 5-point favorites. Howard had 22 points and 18 boards on the night, while James had 23 points, eight boards, and eight assists.

The Celtics will be in Chicago for a St. Patrick’s Day battle with the Bulls on Tuesday, while Atlanta will play host to Sacramento. As well, it’ll be Detroit at Dallas, Minnesota at San Antonio, Washington at Utah, the Clippers at Golden State, and Philadelphia at the Lakers. Kobe Bryant and company got past the Sixers 114-102 when they met in Philly in December; L.A. was a 9-point favorite.

The march toward Madness . . .

The Field of 64 for March Madness will find out its final participant on Tuesday night after the buzzer sounds at the end of the annual Play-In Game. This year’s Play-In Game will feature Alabama State from the Southwestern Athletic Conference and Morehead State from the Ohio Valley Conference. The Hornets beat Jackson State 65-58 in the SWAC title game on Saturday, with Andrew Hayles tossing in a team-high 17 points in the victory. The Eagles got past Austin Peay 67-65 in double overtime back on March 7 to claim the Ohio Valley title. Kenneth Faried picked up 15 points and grabbed 10 boards in that contest. The winner of Tuesday night’s Play-In Game will go on to face Louisville this week.

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Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The National Hockey League is busy on Tuesday night with 11 games on the schedule. Highlighting that action is Chicago at New Jersey, with Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur gunning for his NHL-record 552nd win in the regular season. Brodeur tied Patrick Roy’s regular-season record of 551 victories on Saturday, as he made 23 saves in a 3-1 triumph over the Canadiens in Montreal.

Also on the slate for Tuesday: Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Florida, Toronto at Tampa Bay, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Buffalo at Ottawa, the Rangers at Montreal, Colorado at Minnesota, St. Louis at Edmonton, San Jose at Phoenix, and Dallas at Vancouver. The Stars kept themselves right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff hunt with a 3-2 win over the Wild on Saturday night.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

After taking a one-week break the Sprint Cup Series will get back on the track this weekend in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon holds down top spot in the driver standings heading into that event, but he hasn’t visited victory lane yet this year – Kurt Busch (Atlanta), Kyle Busch (Las Vegas), and Matt Kenseth (Fontana and Daytona) have grabbed the four checkered flags.

Meanwhile, the 2009 Formula 1 season will get underway at the end of the month, with the Australian Grand Prix on March 29. Lewis Hamilton won the drivers championship in 2008, and he also picked up the victory in last year’s edition of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg, Fernando Alonso, and Heikki Kovalainen rounded out the top five in that event.