VEGAS SPORTS PICS
Syracuse Orange - 1.5 over Villanova Wildcats
Villanova (19-11, 9-9) vs. Syracuse (19-12, 9-9) has two players ranking among the top nine in league Big East scoring. The Orange have shot 54 percent over the last two games posting an 80-57 rebounding margin. They're 8-3 vs. Villanova in Big East tournament games.
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Central Michigan Chippewas - 6 over Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern Illinois (6-21, 3-12) is 1-9 last ten games, 1-13 away from home this season, and 3-7 ATS last ten neutral site games. Central Michigan (13-16, 8-8) won at Northern Illinois 80-73 on 03/01 despite attempting 13 fewer free throws
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Pittsburgh Panthers - 8 over Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati (13-17, 8-10) has dropped 5 straight including a 60-54 home loss to (11-19) DePaul, its first senior game loss in 18 years. Pittsburgh (22-9, 10-8) is 3-1 last 4 games including a 98-79 home win over DePaul on 03/09. The Panthers are 5-2 (4-3 ATS) last 7 Big East tournament games.
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Marquette Golden Eagles - 10 over Seton Hall Pirates
Seton Hall (17-14, 7-11) in Big East games ranks last in the 16-team league in both scoring defense and rebounding margin. The Pirates are 1-6 ATS last seven league games. Marquette (22-8, 11-7) is 6-2 last eight games including an 89-64 win at Seton Hall on 02/12.