Jan. 19 Plays

After successfully pegging Texas' first loss of the season in an ugly affair at Kansas State, we look to build on it with 15 Units in play.

Northwestern at Ohio State (-11.5) 131
The Buckeyes are a lot better with Evan Turner back in the lineup, and are coming off a big win over Wisconsin on Saturday.
The Wildcats recently defeated a reeling Purdue team at home and find themselves in the thick of the Big Ten race.
It's clear that OSU is playing with more confidence since Turner returned, but Northwestern isn't a terrible team and its 1-3-1 defense will slow the game down and keep it close.
Both these teams play solid defense and should keep the number down. Take the under for 4 and Northwestern for 2 Units.

Clemson at Georgia Tech 142.5
Both of these teams like to push the pace when they can and have the athletes to make plays off of the dribble.
Clemson's press tends to increase the tempo of games and force live ball turnovers, which lead to easy baskets.
The Jackets have shot well at home this season, and the winner of this one should be in the high 70s. Take the over for 3 Units.

Oklahoma at Texas A&M (-7.5)
The Sooners might be starting to turn the corner after an awful start to the season, having won their last two Big 12 games. Texas A&M is coming off a heart-breaking loss to Texas and is coming home after a brief road trip.
The Aggies have struggled with scoring all season, and although they've played good defensively, this one should be a slugfest and much closer than the number suggests.
This game should come down to the final minutes, with OU sticking close enough to cover. Take the Sooners for 4 Units.

Northern Iowa at Wichita State (-3)
Rarely do I like taking a ranked underdog on the road against an unranked opponent, but when you have a 7-foot, 280-pound center in Jordan Eglseder it's hard to bet against UNI. That and the fact that they play sound defense and have a 15-game winning streak, which includes wins at Creighton and Southern Illinois, makes one confident they can handle tough environments.
This is the Panthers' chance to put a strangehold on the Missouri Valley Conference title and look for them to come through. Take UNI for 2 Units.