Feb. 6 Plays

Marquette (-2.5) at Providence
The Golden Eagles defeated the Friars by 30 in the Bradley Center in January. But that was more about a hot shooting night from 3-point range, along with a lack of defense by Providence.
Outside shooting has killed Providence in its last five games as it’s allowing 39 percent shooting from 3-point range. That is dangerous against a Marquette team with a bevy of guards who can all shoot from the outside.
Take Marquette for 3 Units.

Villanova at Georgetown (-2)
The usually tough home venue in the Verizon Center will be more like a library as a huge snowstorm in D.C. will limit attendance.
The Hoyas lost a head-scratcher to South Florida earlier this week, and they now face a great backcourt in Villanova.
The Wildcats’ guards have a great ability to dribble drive and draw fouls, which is a bad sign for Greg Monroe, who tends to disappear for long stretches.
The ball pressure of Villanova will neutralize Georgetown’s Chris Wright, which is always trouble for the Hoyas.
Take Villanova for 2 Units.

Oklahoma State at Texas Tech (PK)
The Red Raiders had a rough road trip in Texas last week, but are always tough at home.
This game should be a high-scoring affair, which suits Texas Tech.
The Cowboys are just 2-4 away from home, and don’t have the firepower, outside of James Anderson, to compete with Tech’s offense.
Take the Raiders for 4 Units.

Wisconsin at Michigan (PK)
The Wolverines are still on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, and will come out strong for this one.
The Badgers are just 2-4 away from home this season, and the Wolverines are tough on their home floor, having already defeated Uconn and taken Michigan State to the final possession.
Wisconsin is running into a tough situation here, and Michigan will get a big game from Manny Harris.
Take the Wolverines for 3 Units.

South Carolina at Tennessee (-9.5)
This line is confusing since the Gamecocks are a tough bunch led by a gritty guard in Devan Downey.
USC can score from the outside and defends well. The danger for Tennessee is to get into a shooting contest with the Gamecock, because shooting is not their strong suit.
Carolina is too disciplined and too tough to get blown out in this one. Take South Carolina for 3 Units.

Seton Hall at Pittsburgh (-4)
The Panthers have struggled with shooting, but their defense is always sound and they are nearly impossible to beat in the Petersen Events Center.
The Hall has lost its last four road games, putting them at 0-4 on the road in Big East play.
They have some talent but aren’t disciplined enough on offense or defense to compete with Pitt.
Take the Panthers for 4 Units.