| Change |
Team |
W-L
(ATS)
|
Power Rating
|
Team Comments |
| 1 |
1 |
 |
Kentucky |
23-1
(8-14-1)
|
-18.40 |
The Wildcats went from college hoops' money pit to the best bet in the land. UK is 5-1 ATS in their last six games. These type of "flip-flops" in terms of ATS success are important to watch late in the season. |
| 2 |
3 |
1 |
Ohio St. |
20-3
(12-6-0)
|
-17.90 |
Ohio State jumps to No. 2 after going into Madison and taking one from the Badgers. The Buckeyes have covered five straight and eight of last 10 and we were on board as OSU ended their losing streak in Wisconsin with a big Saturday win. |
| 3 |
2 |
1 |
North Carolina |
20-3
(11-11-0)
|
-17.50 |
North Carolina hasn't looked sharp as they head into Wednesday's game with Duke. The Heels could be ripe for a post-Duke letdown when the Tar Heels face Virginia this weekend. |
| 4 |
4 |
 |
Syracuse |
23-1
(15-8-0)
|
-17.40 |
Fab Melo returned in a big way for the Orange, scoring 14 points and notching three blocks against the Johnnies. Syracuse will need Melo to be sharp again as they have a huge rivalry game with Georgetown this week. |
| 5 |
6 |
1 |
Duke |
19-4
(9-14-0)
|
-17.20 |
Duke could be prime for a letdown against Miami Sunday with their trip to North Carolina up next on the schedule. |
| 6 |
8 |
2 |
Missouri |
21-2
(10-6-2)
|
-17.00 |
The Tigers are in a rare letdown-lookahead (or "sandwich") spot vs. Oklahoma Monday. That's because Missouri is coming off a win over Kansas and now has a big game with Baylor on deck this weekend. |
| 7 |
7 |
 |
Baylor |
21-2
(7-9-0)
|
-17.00 |
Baylor picked up two tough road wins in its last two away from home but note that the Bears have failed to cover in three straight games. Massive week ahead with KU and Missouri on the slate will test just how good Baylor is. |
| 8 |
12 |
4 |
Florida |
19-4
(9-8-1)
|
-16.80 |
The Gators jump into the Top 10 and are arguably playing some of the best basketball in the country. There could be good value in Florida when they face Kentucky this week. |
| 9 |
9 |
 |
St. Mary's |
22-2
(11-8-0)
|
-15.30 |
The Gaels play the only game that matters to them in conference action when they face Gonzaga this Thursday. St. Mary's thumped the Zags by 20 back in January so the Gaels are definitely playing right into the teeth of revenge in this one. |
| 10 |
5 |
5 |
Murray St. |
23-0
(8-9-2)
|
-15.20 |
The Racers keep winning but we can't keep moving them up the rankings when they're facing the likes of Tenn. Martin and SE Missouri State. This is especially true when you also factor in that they're failing to cover in those games. |
| 11 |
13 |
2 |
Florida St. |
16-6
(12-8-0)
|
-15.10 |
The Noles are absolutely a top three team in the ACC after beating Virginia, but note that their six-game ATS winning streak came to an end. Perhaps this is a sign there could now be value in going against the Seminoles? |
| 12 |
18 |
6 |
Washington |
16-7
(11-10-0)
|
-14.90 |
The Huskies are surging to the top of the Pac-12 and Washington has gone 8-0 to the under in their last eight lined games. Next up the Huskies are heading into an Oregon road trip. More unders on the way? |
| 13 |
38 |
25 |
Georgetown |
18-4
(10-7-0)
|
-14.80 |
The Hoyas didn't let up against USF this weekend, perhaps sending a message to rival Syracuse. If Georgetown didn't have the attention of the Orange before it certainly does now. |
| 14 |
19 |
5 |
Louisville |
18-5
(11-8-1)
|
-14.70 |
Louisville has won four in a row SU and ATS. They are heading into a tough stretch that has the Cards playing UConn, WVU and Syracuse. This is when you will see if the Cardinals are for real. |
| 15 |
10 |
5 |
Kansas |
18-5
(11-10-1)
|
-14.70 |
The Jayhawks blew an 8-point lead down the stretch in their loss to Missouri. That game finished in a push for most bettors and leaves Kansas with an unimpressive 2-4-1 ATS mark in their last seven. |
| 16 |
33 |
17 |
Notre Dame |
15-8
(7-8-2)
|
-14.10 |
The Irish make a major move into the Top 25 with wins over Marquette and UConn. Notre Dame is 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four heading to WVU this week. They really look like a different team right now and bettors should keep an eye out for the Fighting Irish. |
| 17 |
37 |
20 |
Iowa St. |
17-6
(12-7-0)
|
-13.70 |
Iowa State is another program jumping into the Top 25 after big wins. The Cyclones aren't just winning on the scoreboard either. Iowa State is 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five Big 12 outings as they continue to cash for their supporters. |
| 18 |
29 |
11 |
Temple |
17-5
(13-9-0)
|
-13.40 |
The Owls are making this Philly native proud. Temple has gone a perfect 6-0 SU and ATS in their last six games. |
| 19 |
20 |
1 |
San Diego St. |
20-3
(11-9-0)
|
-13.40 |
SDSU hasn't covered in any of its last three games. Also, San Diego State has a monster MWC meeting with UNLV on deck this weekend. The Aztecs have all week to game plan for the Rebels and they need it based on the way they've been playing. |
| 20 |
11 |
9 |
Marquette |
19-5
(10-10-1)
|
-13.20 |
Marquette's betting value is slipping. They've failed to cover in back-to-back losses and could continue their ATS slide with DePaul and Cincinnati ahead. Might be wise to steer clear of the Golden Eagles for now. |
| 21 |
21 |
 |
Memphis |
16-7
(7-11-2)
|
-13.00 |
Memphis doesn't move in these rankings even after losing. That's because their loss was to a very good Southern Miss squad. Also, the Tigers did get the job done in knocking off non-con rivals Xavier Saturday. The Tigers have topped the total in three straight. |
| 22 |
22 |
 |
Harvard |
20-2
(9-8-0)
|
-12.50 |
Harvard is another Top 25 team staying put, winning but not covering. It's tough to find value in the Crimson's Ivy League slate, even with two road games this week. |
| 23 |
28 |
5 |
New Mexico |
19-4
(14-6-0)
|
-12.40 |
The Lobos are back in the Top 25 after four straight SU and ATS wins. However, New Mexico now meets up with a dangerous Wyoming team that looked impressive in knocking off UNLV Saturday. |
| 24 |
16 |
8 |
Wisconsin |
18-6
(12-9-0)
|
-12.40 |
Wisconsin just doesn't have that aura of invincibility inside the Kohl Center any longer. It's just 6-6 ATS at home and, as noted above, they lost to Ohio State as hosts Saturday. |
| 25 |
17 |
8 |
Michigan St |
18-5
(13-7-0)
|
-12.30 |
Draymond Green's very bad day recently ruined Michigan State's winning streak. The Spartans play three games this week vs. UM, PSU and OSU. Guess which one is the letdown spot? |
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