March 11 Plays

Conference tournaments are underway and we’ve got some action today.

Miami vs. Wake Forest (-3.5)
The Deacons need one or two more wins to feel good about their standing heading into selection Sunday.
Miami has been playing better recently, but has not won many games. They’ve been in games, but haven’t been able to finish.
Expect Wake to come out motivated for an important win and look for Ish Smith to have a big game, knowing his days with the Deacons are numbered.
Take Wake for 4 Units.

Air Force vs. New Mexico 119
This will be a battle of wills as the Falcons like to slow the game down and New Mexico prefers an up-tempo style.
Air Force only averages about 54 points per game, and in their recent matchup the total was only 115.
However, Air Force’s defense might be a step slow today after playing a game yesterday against Wyoming.
New Mexico wants to advance deep in the conference tourney in order to improve its seed for the NCAA Tournament.
Take the over for 3 Units.

Oregon vs. California (-10.5)
Oregon played a hard-fought overtime game last night against Washington State, in which they had to make a late comeback to win.
The Ducks expended a lot of energy in that game and now face Cal’s high-powered offense.
This is a can’t lose game for the Bears, and Pac 10 Player of the Year Jerome Randle will make sure it doesn’t happen.
If Cal can limit Tajuan Porter, the Ducks don’t have many other options on offense.
Take Cal for 2 Units.

Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh (-1.5)
The Irish are playing well and may be the hottest team in the country, having won five straight games.
Pittsburgh got housed by Notre Dame in their only game this season, but that was in the Joyce Center.
Notre Dame has secured its trip to the NCAAs and the Panthers’ defense will frustrate Harangody and the Irish outside shooting.
Take Pitt for 4 Units.