Jan. 12 Plays

We picked up 3 Units last night thanks to an overtime win by Oklahoma. We have 12 more in play tonight.

Texas A&M at Kansas State 146.5
The Aggies have only allowed opponents to shoot 39 percent this season, including 34 percent in their last five games albeit against lesser competition.
Still A&M will get up and guard you and the Wildcats aren’t the most consistent shooting team, especially from the outside.
This number is way too high for these two teams, especially with the Aggies’ defense involved.
K-State does have the ability to get out and run, but it has built this record and top 25 ranking on defense. Expect there to be plenty of that tonight. Take the under for 3 Units.

Kentucky at Florida 143
The Gators had been struggling with their shooting prior to their last game when they shot over 50 percent from the field in a loss to Vanderbilt.
The Wildcats’ offense has also seemed to take flight in recent weeks, scoring at least 70 points in their last seven games.
If Florida can continue to shoot well, which should happen at home, this will turn into a shootout. Take the over for 2 Units.

Penn State at Illinois 132
The Nittany Lions sometimes have trouble finding a complementary scorer for their star guard Talor Battle, and they’ll need to find one tonight against an aggressive and deep Illinois defense.
Battle should get his points, but Penn St. may go stretches without scoring in this one.
Illinois always centers its game plan around defense, so look for them to control the game by limiting Penn State’s offensive rebounding and working the shot clock when on offense. Take the under for 4 Units.

Maryland at Wake Forest (-4.5)
The Terrapins started conference play with a solid win over Florida State and now face Wake Forest on the road. Maryland has been playing well over its last five games, and although the Deacons are coming off a loss at Miami, look for Maryland to continue its strong play and get the win here.
If Gary Williams employs the press, the length and aggressiveness of the Terrapins should force Wake out of its comfort zone.
This should be an up-and-down game, which fits Maryland better with more skilled players. Take Maryland for 3 Units.