Arizona vs USC -7 O/U 139.5
This USC team has really been trending up lately. The Trojans have won by double digits their last 4 games and they are the second tallest team according to kenpom in the whole league. The Trojans really do not have any weaknesses and they have been playing some great defense lately. The Trojans are quietly 14-7 ATS which is pretty darn good. They will be dancing in March. Arizona is a pretty good team themselves but they are actually on the bubble due to a very easy non-conference and they have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Part of that reason is the bad wildcat defense allowing 49.3 effective FG%. One thing that I do know is that Arizona’s offense is still rated high at 19th on Kenpom and they have to be desperate here. One thing that I noticed is that Arizona plays a bit faster than their tempo shows. They rank 201st in adjusted tempo but 105th in seconds per possession. I have the Wildcat’s winning this game 78-69 so the over or the side might be a play for me.
Over 139.5 – 2.5 stars
Seton Hall vs Georgetown +4.5 O/U 141.5
Seton hall has been on a nice run but teams have had some bad 3 point luck against them. Seton hall ranks 264th in defending the 3 all year allowing 36.1% shooting but their last 3 games, teams have only averaged 21.3%!! Georgetown has some nice recent wins vs Creighton and Providence. I like how Georgetown shoots the 3 at 35.8% and I like how they are a home dog there.
Georgetown +4.5 – 2 star premium and sprinkle