Can they keep pace?
The Indiana Pacers have covered their last five visits to New York, winning four in a row outright before taking a 123-119 loss as a 6.5-point underdog in February. The Pacers are getting 5.0 points with a total of 226.
A look ahead
Temple has won six consecutive games straight up and is 6-1 against the spread this season. The Owls also have scored at least 24 points in their last six games, going 4-2 against the over in that stretch. Temple is giving 17 points - its biggest number as a favorite since Nov. 24, 2001 - to Miami of Ohio, which had lost 11 in a row until beating Toledo last week.
Something to Ponder
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder’s bruised ribs are improving, according to a school spokesman. Third in the nation in total offense, Ponder suffered the injury early in last week's 45-42 win over North Carolina State but did not leave the game. The Seminoles are getting 8.5 points at Clemson.
Pike to practice
Although Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike is expected to practice Wednesday wearing a splint instead of a cast on his eft arm, Bearcats coach Brian Kelly is leaning toward starting Zach Collaros - who has thrown seven TDs in two games - against Connecticut. Kelly said it is possible that Pike may play depending on how e practices. Cincinnati is giving 16.5 points to Connecticut.
Irish eyes are smiling
Notre Dame will have back speedy receiver Michael Floyd when it hosts Navy. Floyd, who was averaging 160 receiving yards per game before breaking his collarbone Sept. 19 vs. Michigan State, was cleared by doctors Monday. The Irish are 11-point favorites and will be trying to avenge a home loss to Navy two years ago.
Recent Reesing
In his first five games, Todd Reesing threw for more than 1,600 yards and 13 touchdowns as Kansas went 5-0 (2-2 against the spread). In his last three games, he has thrown two TDs and four interceptions, also losing three fumbles and enduring a benching as the Jayhawks have lost three straight games (0-3 ATS). Reesing also has a groin injury and has been troubled by a shaky offensive line. Kansas is giving 2.5 points to rival Kansas State.
In need of a Cook
Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook missed Tuesday's game vs. Phoenix and said he will miss Wednesday's game at Washington due to a strained right shoulder that is not getting better. The Heat are getting 3.0 points from the Wizards with a total of 193.5.
Notable quotable
"He shouldn’t, I think, get suspended at all. We were just out there playing football. He really didn’t gouge my eyes. He really didn’t get a chance to get close to my eyes."
-- Georgia running back Washaun Ealey, reacting to the half-game suspension given to Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes by coach Urban Meyer after he stuck his hand in Ealey's helmet in last week's game.