The NIT brackets are out and OffshoreInsiders.com
presents betting previews for the NIT Tournament. The college basketball odds
are updated live. All records are against the spread unless spread records are
specified.

Davidson-South Carolina

The Wildcats are 54-20-3 off ATS loss and a very
impressive 42-18 on the road versus teams with home winning percentage of .600
or better. They enter though on a 1-6-1
overall skid.

The Gamecocks are 8-20 at home versus an opponent with a
winning road record. They are 6-0 off a double digit home loss.

Rhode
Island-Niagara

The Rams are 13-4 in nonconference
games, while the Purple Eagles are 38-17 under the same circumstances.

Morehead State-Alabama State

This is of course the NCAA Tournament play-in game. The
Eagles of Morehead are 16-5 against teams with a winning record but yet 5-25-4 in nonconference
action. Alabama State
enters on a 6-1 streak.

George Mason-Penn State

The Patriots are 1-6 overall their last seven. The Nittany
Lions are 9-3 off an straight up loss.

Northeastern-Wyoming

The Cowboys have covered 8-of-10 at home.

UAB-Notre Dame

Notre Dame is 3-11 against teams with a winning record.

UNLV-Kentucky

UNLV 8-1 off double digit home loss but are on an 0-6 skid entering the NIT.

Weber State-San Diego State

Weber State
is 8-0 road versus teams with a winning home record and they are 7-0 off a ATS loss.

Nebraska-New Mexico

The Cornhuskers are 12-26 on the road.

UTEP-Nevada

UTEP is 9-2 in the WAC. Nevada
is 8-20 opponent winning percentage of .600 or greater. The Wolf Pack are 3-13 at home versus opponent with a losing road record.

Washington
State-St. Mary’s

The Gaels are 7-2 off an ATS loss. All the winning March
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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 10-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The 76ers defeated Miami 85-77 as a 7.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (196).
Andre Iguodala scored 21 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists for Philadelphia, while Andre Miller added 10 points and 11 assists in the win.
The Lakers defeated Dallas 107-100 as an 8.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (209.5).
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points for the Lakers and Trevor Ariza added 26 points in the win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 33-31 SU, 29-33-2 ATS
Los Angeles: 53-13 SU, 33-32-1 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 8-2
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Phoenix, Wednesday, March 18
LA Lakers home to Golden State, Thursday, March 19

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Oracle Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Clippers defeated New Jersey 107-105 as a 2.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (201).
Steve Novak scored 21 points off the bench for the Clippers, while Baron Davis added 20 points and 10 assists in the win.
The Warriors lost to Phoenix 154-130 as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (244.5).
Monta Ellis led Golden State with 26 points and Corey Maggette deposited 21 points.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 16-50 SU, 26-40 ATS
Golden State: 23-43 SU, 31-34-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

Golden State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 14 of the LA Clippers last 20 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Golden State
LA Clippers are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games at home
Golden State is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Golden State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers home to Washington, Wednesday, March 18
Golden State at LA Lakers, Thursday, March 19

The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Wizards defeated Sacramento 106-104 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (212).
Antawn Jamison scored 30 points and added nine rebounds for Washington, while Andray Blatche netted 16 points in the win.
The Jazz lost to Orlando 105-87 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (203).
Carlos Boozer led Utah with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Deron Williams had 11 points and nine assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Utah has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 16-51 SU, 23-42-2 ATS
Utah: 41-26 SU, 35-32 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After playing Sacramento are 2-8
After a win are 1-9

Utah most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Oklahoma City are 4-6
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games at home
Utah is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Utah is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington at LA Clippers, Wednesday, March 18
Utah at Oklahoma City, Friday, March 20

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AT&T Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Timberwolves got a 22-point effort from rookie Kevin Love in a 108-100 win over the Bobcats at the Target Center Saturday.
Minnesota covered as a 5-point home underdog while the final score played over the 190.5-point total.
Tony Parker led the way for San Antonio with 28 points and seven assists in its 78-76 loss to Oklahoma City on Monday night.
Oklahoma City cashed as 5-point home underdogs as the game played under the 190-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Minnesota: 20-46 SU, 29-36-1 ATS
San Antonio: 44-22 SU, 34-30-2 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing New Orleans are 3-7
After playing Charlotte are 2-7
After a win are 4-6

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Minnesota is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
San Antonio is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota at New Orleans, Wednesday, March 18
San Antonio home to Boston, Friday, March 20

The Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost to Memphis 89-84 as an 8-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (183).
Antonio McDyess led Detroit with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Tayshaun Prince deposited 15 points.
The Mavericks lost to the Lakers 107-100 as an 8.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (209.5).
Jason Terry led Dallas with 29 points and Dirk Nowitzki netted 20 points.
Current streak:
Dallas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 33-32 SU, 27-38 ATS
Dallas: 40-27 SU, 33-34 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 8-2
After playing Memphis are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Detroit is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Detroit is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Detroit at Houston, Wednesday, March 18
Dallas at Atlanta, Thursday, March 19

The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 2-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics lost to Milwaukee 86-77 as a 6-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (198).
Kendrick Perkins led the Celtics with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Paul Pierce had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulls held the fort against the Hornets, winning 97-79 at the United Center Saturday night.
Chicago covered as a 2-point home underdog while the final score played under the 193.5-point total.
Team records:
Boston: 50-17 SU, 34-33 ATS
Chicago: 30-37 SU, 34-32-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Oklahoma City are 3-7
After playing New Orleans are 7-3
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Boston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Miami, Wednesday, March 18
Chicago at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 18

The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 12-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Kings lost to Washington 106-104 as a 2.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (212).
Kevin Martin led Sacramento with 24 points and Spencer Hawes had 20 points and nine rebounds.
The Hawks defeated Portland 98-80 as a 4-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (188.5).
Joe Johnson scored 35 points and added seven rebounds and six assists for Atlanta, while Josh Smith chipped in with 19 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.
Atlanta has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 14-52 SU, 32-34 ATS
Atlanta: 39-28 SU, 37-30 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Charlotte are 5-4
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Dallas are 2-8
After playing Portland are 1-9
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Sacramento is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Sacramento at Charlotte, Wednesday, March 18
Atlanta home to Dallas, Thursday, March 19

The Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Magic defeated Utah 105-87 as a 5.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (203).
Dwight Howard scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds for Orlando, while Rafer Alston added 16 points in the win.
The Cavaliers defeated New York 98-93 as a 10-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (210.5).
Mo Williams scored 23 points and LeBron James added 19 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 3 straight games.
Cleveland has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Orlando: 49-17 SU, 42-23-1 ATS
Cleveland: 53-13 SU, 41-25 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Utah are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Orlando
Next up:
Orlando at Milwaukee, Wednesday, March 18
Cleveland home to Portland, Thursday, March 19