4* VEGAS INSIDER on Boston College +4

Wake Forest is a fraud on the road. The Demon Deacons are just 4-7 away from home this season and have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last ten road trips. They travel to Chestnut Hill tonight as favorites despite showing zero ability to pull away from teams in hostile environments.

Boston College is riding a long losing streak, but dont let that scare you off. The Eagles are a completely different team at home where they have secured eight of their nine total wins this year. They have covered the spread in 12 of their last 20 games at the Conte Forum.

Wake Forest is likely playing without starting point guard Nate Calmese who is dealing with a severe ankle sprain. Calmese is the engine of their offense and leads the team with nearly five assists per game. Without his playmaking, the Deacons' offensive flow will disappear against a scrappy BC defense.

The Deacons also cannot stop anyone from scoring right now. They are giving up over 77 points per game and lack the interior presence to keep the Eagles off the glass. Boston College has a clear advantage in the paint with Jayden Hastings protecting the rim and Aidan Shaw cleaning up rebounds.

The weather in the Northeast is a mess right now and that always favors the home team. Wake Forest has to deal with travel headaches and a cold shooting environment while BC is sleeping in their own beds. This line is inflated because of the Eagles' recent losses, but the matchup data says this stays within a possession.

Expect a low-efficiency game where Wake Forest struggles to find rhythm without their primary ball-handler. Boston College will keep this ugly and keep it close until the final whistle.

Bet Boston College +4.5.

4* VEGAS INSIDER on West Virginia +2

West Virginia is catching the points here in a game they are fully capable of winning outright. The Mountaineers have found their rhythm and are playing their most physical basketball of the season right now.

Oklahoma State is struggling to protect the rock and ranks near the bottom of the conference in turnover rate. West Virginias aggressive defensive style is built to exploit exactly that kind of weakness.

The Cowboys have been a disaster for bettors over the last month. They are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss and lack a consistent secondary scoring option.

This is a clear revenge spot for the Mountaineers after dropping a close home game earlier in the season. Teams in this spot during late February conference play usually show up with much higher intensity.

West Virginia has a significant edge when it comes to effective field goal percentage over their last five outings. They are finally hitting their outside shots which is opening up the interior for their frontcourt.

Oklahoma State relies way too much on the three-pointer to stay competitive in Big 12 play. If they aren't shooting lights out from deep, they don't have the offensive rebounding numbers to manufacture second-chance points.

The Mountaineers have covered the spread in four of their last five trips to Stillwater. They aren't intimidated by this environment and have the veteran guards needed to handle the road noise.

West Virginia also gets to the free throw line at a much higher clip than the Cowboys. In a game with a short two-point spread, those easy points at the stripe often decide the cover.

Oklahoma States defense has been sliding lately, allowing high-percentage looks at the rim during this recent skid. They are failing to rotate effectively and are getting beat in transition far too often.

Take the points with the road underdog that has more ways to win this game in the final minutes. The value is clearly on the Mountaineers in this matchup.

I like the West Virginia +2 (-110)

5* NO BRAINER on Astros +140

google:search{queries:[Astros vs Mets February 24 2026 schedule,Astros injuries February 2026,Mets injuries February 2026,MLB Spring Training February 24 2026 schedule]}Getting the Astros at a +140 price is a massive gift today.

The market is giving way too much credit to the Mets just because they are playing at home in Port St. Lucie.

New York is currently missing their most important piece.

Francisco Lindor is officially sidelined after hand surgery and his absence leaves a giant void in the top of that Mets lineup.

The Mets are also dealing with serious depth issues in the bullpen right now.

Key relievers like Reed Garrett and Tylor Megill are already out long-term, forcing the Mets to use inexperienced arms in the middle innings.

Houston is starting Jason Alexander who is a reliable strike-thrower perfectly suited for this early spring spot.

While the Astros are being cautious with closer Josh Hader due to biceps soreness, their organizational depth remains the best in the league.

Houston's veteran core is healthy and the offense is already showing high contact rates in early camp sessions.

The Mets are also monitoring Vidal Brujan who left yesterday's game with hand discomfort, further thinning their infield options.

This line should be closer to even money considering the injuries on the New York side.

Getting a championship-caliber organization at a heavy plus-money price is the sharpest play on the board.

I like the Astros ML (+140)

1* Free Pick on Iowa State/Utah: over 142

Iowa State is the best three-point shooting team in the Big 12 right now.
They are hitting nearly 40% from beyond the arc as a unit.
Milan Momcilovic is the spearhead of that attack.
He is shooting over 50% from deep and scoring 17.5 points per game.
Utah has no answer for that kind of perimeter efficiency.
The Utes defensive rotations have been slow all month.
They just gave up 73 points to UCF and 91 to BYU in recent weeks.
Utah is also thin in the frontcourt with Babacar Faye out for the season.
That lack of rim protection will let Iowa States guards get into the paint at will.
On the other side, Utah has a high-volume scorer in Terrence Brown.
Brown is averaging over 20 points per game and can carry an offense by himself.
He has scored 20 or more points in 16 different games this season.
Iowa State has a top-tier defense, but they just allowed 79 points to BYU on Saturday.
The Cyclones play at a faster pace on the road where they are more susceptible to shootouts.
The total in Iowa States last game flew past this number to reach 148.
Utahs last outing also cleared 140 despite both teams struggling from the field.
Iowa State ranks 17th nationally in offensive efficiency and they will exploit this 10-17 Utah team.
The Utes are desperate to snap a four-game home losing streak and will push the tempo to keep up.
We are getting a discount on this total because of Iowa State's defensive reputation.
The reality is their elite shooting and Utahs defensive lapses make this a high-scoring matchup.

Bet Over 142.5 (-110).

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5* NO BRAINER on Dayton +5

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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Blazers +6

The Timberwolves are in a major bounce-back spot after getting dismantled by 27 points against Philadelphia on Sunday.
They gave up 135 points in that loss and allowed the 76ers to shoot over 51% from the field.

Minnesota is also missing a critical piece of their frontcourt rotation with Naz Reid sidelined by a shoulder injury.
Reid provides the size and bench scoring that keeps this offense fluid when the starters take a seat.

Portland comes into this matchup with serious momentum after a dominant 92-77 win over the Suns on Sunday.
The Blazers' defense was stifling in that victory, holding a high-powered Phoenix offense to just 36% shooting from the floor.

The Trail Blazers have won three of their last five games and are playing their most inspired basketball of the season.
They are fighting hard for a play-in spot and have been much more efficient on both ends at the Moda Center.

Even with Deni Avdija dealing with back soreness, Portland has seen Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara step up to fill the void.
The Blazers are currently top-10 in pace and have the athleticism to frustrate a Minnesota team that looked tired in their last outing.

Minnesota has won the first two meetings this season, which has inflated this line in their favor.
Asking the Wolves to cover nearly seven points on the road immediately after a blowout loss is a tall order for a team missing depth.

Portlands ability to force turnovers and control the defensive glass will keep them within striking distance throughout the night.
Expect the home crowd to keep the energy high as the Blazers' defense continues to trend in the right direction.

I like the Blazers +6.5 (-105)

5* NO BRAINER on Hornets -7

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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Davidson +3

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The Wildcats have owned this head-to-head series historically and they are primed for revenge after a double-overtime loss to the Dukes back in December.

This matchup is all about offensive efficiency and taking care of the basketball.
Davidson is one of the most disciplined teams in the Atlantic 10 and they currently rank 25th nationally in three-point shooting at nearly 38 percent.

The Wildcats commit just 10.7 turnovers per game and wont give Duquesne the easy transition buckets they crave.
Duquesne plays a much faster tempo but their defense is a major vulnerability that Davidson can exploit.

The Dukes are giving up nearly 76 points per game and they consistently struggle to close out on elite perimeter shooters.
Davidson has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings between these two programs.

The Wildcats are also 5-1 against the spread in their last six games as an underdog.
Both teams are coming off road losses last Saturday and have had three full days to rest and regroup.

While Duquesne is tough at home, they rely heavily on forcing turnovers to fuel their scoring runs.
If Davidson continues to value the rock and hits their season average from deep, they will stay inside this number.

I expect a tight, back-and-forth battle that comes down to the final two minutes.
Getting a full possession of cushion with the better shooting team is the sharp play here.

I like the Davidson +3 (-110).

3* HEAVY HITTER on Rangers +140

Nathan Eovaldi takes the hill for Texas today and that gives the Rangers a massive experience edge over a Guardians rotation that is still searching for answers. He is a veteran workhorse who knows how to work through these early starts without losing his focus or his command.

The Guardians are in a tough spot after losing ace Shane Bieber to a trade and dealing with suspensions to multiple key clubhouse leaders. Their pitching depth is thin right now and they are being forced to rely on unproven arms to eat up these high-leverage spring innings.

Texas finished last season with an elite 3.47 team ERA. That number was significantly better than Clevelands 3.70 mark and shows the clear talent gap between these two pitching staffs.

The Rangers revamped their lineup over the winter to focus on plate discipline and consistent contact. Even with stars like Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia gone, the addition of Danny Jansen gives them a veteran presence to lead a very talented group of young hitters.

Cleveland is also playing without David Fry in the middle of the order today. His absence leaves a huge hole in an offense that already lacks consistent power and struggles to manufacture runs against quality starters.

While the Rangers are on the road at Goodyear Ballpark, they are giving long looks to hungry young players like Justin Foscue and Ezequiel Duran. These guys are fighting for Opening Day roster spots and are playing with a lot more fire than your average veteran this early in the year.

Taking a team that out-pitched its opponent by nearly a half-run last season at a +140 price tag is a clear value play. The Rangers have the deeper bench and the better bullpen to finish the job in the late innings.

Trust the veteran starter and the superior pitching stats to win this one.

Bet Rangers ML (+140).

4* VEGAS INSIDER on Tulsa -4

Tulsa is the much better team in this matchup and the line isn't reflecting the defensive gap.

The Golden Hurricane rank near the top of the conference in effective field goal percentage defense.

They specialize in running shooters off the line and forcing tough contested twos.

Tulane relies almost entirely on the three-pointer to keep games competitive.

If those shots aren't falling early, the Green Wave don't have a secondary scoring option inside.

Tulsa has a massive advantage on the boards in this spot as well.

Tulane is one of the worst rebounding teams in the country and gives up way too many second-chance points.

Tulsas bigs are active and should dominate the offensive glass for easy put-backs.

The schedule also heavily favors the road team here.

Tulane is playing its third game in six days after a long road trip.

Tulsa has been rested and waiting for this game since Saturday night.

Expect the Green Wave to hit a wall midway through the second half when the legs get heavy.

Tulsa is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite.

They are disciplined with the ball and won't give Tulane free points through turnovers.

Tulanes defensive transition has been a disaster lately and Tulsa will exploit that pace.

This number should be closer to six or seven points given the rest disadvantage for the home side.

Take the better defensive team with the fresher legs to win and cover.

I like the Tulsa -4 (-110)

3* HEAVY HITTER on North Texas -105

North Texas is the play here because they are simply the tougher team. They have found their stride at the perfect time with big recent wins over Memphis and Temple.

The Mean Green win games with a suffocating defense that forces nearly 10 steals per night. That defensive pressure will be the deciding factor against a Charlotte backcourt that is prone to giving up the ball.

Charlotte has been sliding lately and only recently snapped a painful four-game losing streak. Their defense has become a major liability, allowing over 73 points per game on the season.

The 49ers are also hurting on the depth chart. They have key rotation pieces like David Gomez and Frank Oguche listed as questionable, which seriously limits their bench.

North Texas has a legitimate star in JeShawn Stevenson who can create his own shot when the shot clock gets low. He leads an offense that thrives on high-percentage looks and second-chance points.

The Mean Green consistently win the battle on the glass. They will control the rebounding margin and prevent Charlotte from getting any easy transition buckets.

Even on the road, North Texas plays with a level of composure that is hard to bet against. They have been elite in this spot lately and own a 12-4 ATS record in their last 16 road games.

Charlotte relies on three-point volume to stay in games, but North Texas excels at running shooters off the line. Expect a physical battle that favors the team that can actually stop someone.

North Texas has the momentum and a much clearer defensive identity. I am backing the Mean Green to grind out a tough road win in a tight race.

I like the North Texas ML (-105).

5* NO BRAINER on Western Carolina +1

google:search{queries:[Mercer vs Western Carolina basketball schedule February 2026,Western Carolina basketball injury report February 25 2026,Mercer basketball injury report February 25 2026,Western Carolina vs Mercer basketball history and trends]}}offset0f0Western Carolina is a different animal when they play inside the Ramsey Center. They are currently riding a four-game winning streak and have found their rhythm at the perfect time.

Mercer is a talented squad but they are a shell of themselves on the road this season. The Bears own a dismal 5-10 road record and struggle to find consistent scoring when they travel.

The Catamounts are looking for revenge after dropping the first meeting between these two back in January. Being at home gives them the defensive intensity they lacked in that double-digit loss.

Western Carolina is 8-3 straight up on their home floor this year. They have also been a reliable bet lately and have covered the spread in five of their last seven home games.

Mercer relies heavily on Baraka Okojie but the Catamounts have the perimeter length to disrupt his vision. WCU has been stifling opponents during this streak and just shut down two high-powered offenses in back-to-back games.

The battle on the boards will favor the home side tonight. Cord Stansberry is coming off a career-best rebounding performance and should help WCU limit Mercer to one shot per possession.

Mercer leads the league in steals but they tend to gamble too much when they aren't in their home arena. Western Carolinas turnover rate has plummeted over the last two weeks as they have simplified their offensive sets.

Getting points with a home team playing its best basketball of the year is the clear sharp move. The momentum and the venue are both leaning heavily toward the Catamounts in this spot.

I like the Western Carolina +1.5 (-105)

5* NO BRAINER of the Month on Rockies +160

The betting value sits squarely with the Rockies at this heavy plus-money price. Spring Training games are notoriously volatile and shouldn't see lines this wide.

Jameson Taillon gets the start for Chicago and he has been a disaster early this spring. He enters this matchup carrying a bloated 21.60 ERA after getting shelled in his first appearance.

He is clearly still working on his mechanics and finding his release point in the Arizona heat. Asking him to lay -190 or higher in an exhibition game is a massive reach for bettors.

Colorado counters with veteran lefty Jose Quintana. He is a steady hand who knows how to navigate these early-season starts without overextending.

The Rockies are missing Kris Bryant due to his ongoing back issues, but that creates more urgency for the young roster hopefuls. These prospects are fighting for opening-day spots and playing with much higher intensity than the established Cubs veterans.

Chicago has looked better in the standings recently, but spring records are a trap for casual fans. The Cubs bullpen is also in a heavy rotation phase where they are testing unproven arms in high-leverage spots.

The Rockies have enough offensive pop in Mesa to exploit Taillon while he struggles with his command. We are getting a veteran starter against a guy who just gave up a crooked number in his last outing.

In a setting where outcomes are secondary to practice, taking the +160 underdog is the only sharp move. The talent gap on the field today does not justify the current market price.

I like the Rockies ML (+160).

5* NO BRAINER on Spurs -6

google_search{queries:[NBA schedule February 24 25 2026 Spurs Raptors,San Antonio Spurs injury report February 24 2026,Toronto Raptors injury report February 24 2026,Victor Wembanyama injury status February 2026]}San Antonio has a massive rest advantage in this spot. The Raptors are playing their second game in 24 hours after a grueling battle with Oklahoma City last night.

Torontos legs are going to be heavy in the fourth quarter. That is a nightmare scenario when you have to track a mobile giant like Victor Wembanyama for 30-plus minutes.

The Frenchman is completely healthy and playing at an MVP level right now. He is averaging 25 points and nearly four blocks over his last five games while leading San Antonio to the top of the West.

Toronto's interior defense is already compromised with Jakob Poeltl managing a back injury. If Poeltl is limited or sits out, there is nobody on this roster who can effectively contest Wemby at the rim.

To make matters worse, Raptors star Scottie Barnes is dealing with a quad bruise he picked up in last night's action. Even if he suits up, he won't have his usual explosiveness to challenge the Spurs' elite length.

San Antonio has been a covering machine lately, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite. They aren't just winning games; they are putting teams away early.

The Spurs' offense is clicking with De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle pushing the pace. They rank in the top three in offensive rating since the All-Star break and rarely turn the ball over.

Toronto is just 2-8 ATS this season when playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The fatigue factor is a major hurdle for a team that relies so heavily on their starters' minutes.

Expect San Antonio to jump out to an early lead and use their depth to pull away late. The combination of fresh legs and the Wembanyama factor is simply too much for a tired Raptors squad to handle.

I like the Spurs -6.5.