Syracuse-Connecticut Odds Preview

The Syracuse Orange and the Connecticut Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Syracuse blew open a close game with 53 points in the second half en route to a 89-74 victory over Seton Hall in the second-round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday. Syracuse covered the 7-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 153.
Jonny Flynn finished with 19 points and dished out 12 assists, while Eric Devendorf also had 19 points in that win.
A.J. Price led UConn with 19 points and Hasheem Thabeet had 14 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks in a 70-60 loss to Pitt on Saturday afternoon.
The Huskies did not cover the 4-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 140.5.
Team records:
Syracuse: 24-8 SU, 14-14 ATS
Connecticut: 27-3 SU, 13-13 ATS
Syracuse most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After playing Seton Hall are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Connecticut most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Syracuse's last 5 games when playing Connecticut
Syracuse is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Connecticut
Syracuse is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing Syracuse
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut's last 9 games
Connecticut is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Syracuse

West Virginia-Pittsburgh Lines Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Pittsburgh Panthers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
West Virginia held Notre Dame to just 18 points in the first half, as they ran away with a 74-62 victory in the second round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday. West Virginia covered the 6-point spread, while the 136 points went UNDER the posted total of 140.
Alex Ruoff dropped a team-high 25 points to lead the way, and Da'Sean Butler added 20 points.
Thanks to 31 points and 10 boards from Sam Young, Pitt knocked off UConn 70-60 on Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers covered the 4-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 140.5.
Team records:
West Virginia: 22-10 SU, 15-14 ATS
Pittsburgh: 28-3 SU, 17-8 ATS
West Virginia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
After playing Notre Dame are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After playing Connecticut are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
West Virginia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of West Virginia's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
West Virginia is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Pittsburgh
West Virginia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing West Virginia
Pittsburgh is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing West Virginia

Marquette-Villanova Lines Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Villanova Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Lazar Hayward netted 17 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double to lead Marquette to a convincing 74-45 trashing of St. John's in the second round of the Big East Conference Tournament on Wednesday. Marquette covered the 8-point spread, but the 119 points went UNDER that game's posted total of 139.
Wesley Matthews added 20 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Villanova scored 57 points in the second half as they clawed apart Providence on 97-80 Thursday. Villanova covered the 10-point spread, and the 177 points sailed OVER the posted total of 159.
Scottie Reynolds shot 9-for-13 from the field with 23 points, and Dwayne Anderson added 19 in that win.
Team records:
Marquette: 24-8 SU, 13-13-1 ATS
Villanova: 25-6 SU, 16-11 ATS
Marquette most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After playing St. John's are 3-2
After a win are 8-2

Villanova most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After playing Providence are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Marquette is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Villanova
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marquette's last 6 games when playing Villanova
Marquette is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
Marquette is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Villanova
Villanova is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Villanova's last 6 games when playing Marquette
Villanova is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Villanova's last 10 games

Providence-Louisville Lines Preview

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Providence Friars and the Louisville Cardinals when they take their seats on Thursday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Sharaud Curry dropped a team-high 25 points in Providence' 83-74 win over DePaul in the second-round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday. Providence failed to cover the 10-point spread, while the game's 157 points made it OVER the posted total of 146.
Weyinmi Efejuku added 23 points, and Geoff McDermott grabbed 10 rebounds.
Terrence Williams went for 20 points with five rebounds and five assists to lead Louisville to a 62-59 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Louisville won the game as a slight 2-point underdog, while the 121 points fell UNDER the posted total of 135.
Earl Clark tossed in 13 points with three rebounds for Louisville.
Team records:
Providence: 19-12 SU, 10-16-1 ATS
Louisville: 25-5 SU, 18-12 ATS
Providence most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing DePaul are 3-2
After a win are 6-4

Louisville most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing West Virginia are 2-3
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Louisville's last 8 games
Louisville is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games

UC Davis-UC Irvine Lines Preview

The UC Davis Aggies and the UC Irvine Anteaters will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Anaheim Convention Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Anteaters listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game's total is sitting at 144.
Team records:
UC Davis: 12-18 SU, 16-12 ATS
UC Irvine: 12-18 SU, 17-11 ATS
UC Davis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-1
After playing CS Northridge are 2-7
After a loss are 6-4

UC Irvine most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-5
After playing CS Fullerton are 7-3
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Davis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of UC Davis's last 15 games
UC Davis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
UC Davis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
UC Irvine is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
UC Irvine is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Seton Hall-Syracuse Lines Preview

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Syracuse Orange when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orange listed as 7-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 152.
Jeremy Hazell dropped 23 points, as Seton Hall handled South Florida 68-54 in the first round of the Big East Tournament on Tuesday night.
Seton Hall covered as 5-point favorites as the game played under the 130-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Jonny Flynn scored 20 of his 24 points after halftime and Syracuse beat Marquette 86-79 in overtime Saturday.
The Orange won as 6-point underdogs, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 158.
Team records:
Seton Hall: 17-14 SU, 18-8 ATS
Syracuse: 23-8 SU, 13-14 ATS
Seton Hall most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After playing South Florida are 2-4
After a win are 6-4

Syracuse most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
After playing Marquette are 1-1
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Seton Hall is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Syracuse
Seton Hall is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Syracuse
Syracuse is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Syracuse is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Syracuse is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seton Hall
Syracuse is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Seton Hall

Stanford-Oregon State Odds Preview

The Stanford Cardinal and the Oregon State Beavers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Staples Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinal listed as 7-point favorites versus the Beavers, while the game's total is sitting at 127.
Oregon State lost 68-52 to USC as a 12-point underdog on Saturday. That game's 120 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 120.
Seth Carver went for a team-high 16 points in the loss.
Team records:
Stanford: 17-12 SU, 15-11-1 ATS
Oregon State: 13-16 SU, 11-13 ATS
Stanford most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Oregon State most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
After playing USC are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Stanford is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Stanford's last 5 games
Stanford is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Stanford's last 6 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oregon State's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon State's last 6 games when playing Stanford
Oregon State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Oregon State is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Stanford

Notre Dame-West Virginia Lines Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the West Virginia Mountaineers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mountaineers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total is sitting at 140.
Tory Jackson went for 12 points and seven rebounds, as Notre Dame stifled Rutgers 61-50 in the first round of the Big East Tournament on Tuesday night.
Notre Dame covered as 10.5-point favorites as the game played under the 138.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
West Virginia was toppled 62-59 by Louisville last time out, as 2-point favorites. That game's 121 points fell UNDER the posted total of 135.
Kevin Jones dropped 19 points with nine rebounds and three assists.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 18-13 SU, 10-16 ATS
West Virginia: 21-10 SU, 14-14 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Rutgers are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

West Virginia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Louisville are 3-1
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 5 games when playing West Virginia
Notre Dame is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing West Virginia
Notre Dame is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 5 games when playing Notre Dame
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 6 games
West Virginia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
West Virginia is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Notre Dame

World Baseball Classic, Tiger Woods, and Montreal Canadians Top Online Betting Report

Today’s online betting news features several teams going in different directions. In NHL betting, the Montreal Canadiens pulled out a dramatic victory last night over Edmonton in their first game since firing head coach Guy Carbonneau. Longtime captain Saku Koivu tied the game late and scored the overtime winner.

Those who bet on hockey need to watch Montreal closely down the home stretch in the Stanley Cup odds. Hockey teams often catch fire, at least temporarily, with new coaches. The Penguins have won nine of 10 with new coach Dan Bylsma at the helm, so the Habs, who joined the Pens as top Eastern Conference contenders to start the season, could follow suit with Bob Gainey behind the bench. You might want to place a few bets on the Habs soon while they’re  still undervalued.

Speaking of undervalued, raise your hand if you saw the Netherlandstwo straight victories over the Dominican Republic coming in World Baseball Classic betting. If you did, you’re probably filthy rich now. Unbelievably, the Netherlands shocked the Dominicans for the second game in a row, winning an extra-innings thriller. Since many people considered the Dominicans the odds-on sportsbook favorites entering the tournament, the World Baseball Classic is anyone’s bet. Defending champion Japan still looks strong while the U.S., by far the deepest team in the tournament, is probably the safest pick to win it all right now.

In NBA betting, a wounded powerhouse is ripe for the picking these days. The hobbled Celtics should be without five regulars against Miami tonight – including Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo. That makes the Heat, who are riding Dwayne Wade’s massive MVP push, an attractive sportsbook pick.

On the links, Tiger Woods makes his long-awaited return to stroke play tomorrow at the WGC-CA Championship. Some online betting fans may stay away from him, as he certainly showed rust at the World Match Play Championship two weeks ago. However, Tiger owns Doral, so his comfort at the course could balance out any kinks.

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St. John’s-Marquette Vegas Betting Odds and Pick Against the Line

The St. John’s Red Storm and the Marquette Golden Eagles will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

BetUs Sportsbook has  the Golden Eagles listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Red Storm, while the game’s total is sitting at 139½.

Paris Horne dropped 23 points to lead St. John’s over Georgetown 64-59 in the first round of the Big East Tournament on Tuesday.

St. John’s cashed as 6.5-point underdogs as the game played under the 123.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Jerel McNeal scored 25 points for Marquette in a 86-79 OT loss to Syracuse on Saturday afternoon.

The Golden Eagles failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 158.

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Team records:
St. John’s: 16-16 SU, 13-13-1 ATS
Marquette: 23-8 SU,
12-13-1 ATS

St. John’s most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Georgetown are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Marquette most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-2
After playing Syracuse are 2-0
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
St. John’s is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. John’s is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
St. John’s is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Marquette
St. John’s is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marquette
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. John’s
Marquette is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. John’s
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marquette’s last 5 games
Marquette is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games