The Saint Joseph's Hawks host the La Salle Explorers in a crucial Atlantic 10 matchup. Saint Joseph's enters with a strong record, while La Salle seeks to build momentum after a recent win over the Hawks.
Key Factors to Consider
Saint Joseph's has shown consistency with a 20-11 record, while La Salle is 13-18. The Hawks recently had a five-game winning streak snapped by La Salle.
La Salle recently defeated Saint Joseph's 81-74, but the Hawks have generally performed well against the Explorers in past meetings.
No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
The game is part of the Atlantic 10 Championship, adding pressure and importance to both teams' performances.
Both teams are highly motivated, with Saint Joseph's seeking revenge and La Salle aiming to continue their momentum.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
La Salle Explorers: 470, Saint Joseph's Hawks: -650
Saint Joseph's Hawks
★★★★☆ 80%
Spread
La Salle Explorers: 10.5 -102, Saint Joseph's Hawks: -10.5 -120
Saint Joseph's Hawks
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over_under
Over: 144.5 -110, Under: 144.5 -110
Over
★★★☆☆ 55%
Predicted Outcome
Saint Joseph's Hawks are favored to win due to their stronger overall record and home advantage.
Predicted Score: Saint Joseph's Hawks 78, La Salle Explorers 68
The Tampa Bay Lightning, currently third in the Atlantic Division, face the Philadelphia Flyers, who are seventh in the Metropolitan Division. The Lightning aim to break a two-game losing streak, while the Flyers seek to end a five-game skid.
Key Factors to Consider
Tampa Bay has a strong offense, ranking third in total goals with 224. However, they have struggled on the road, losing over 53% of their away games. Philadelphia has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.33 goals per game.
The Flyers have won two of their last three meetings with the Lightning, including a recent 2-1 victory in Tampa Bay. Historically, Tampa Bay holds a slight edge with a 54-46-12 record against Philadelphia.
Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning is day-to-day with an injury, while Garnet Hathaway of the Flyers is also day-to-day. Ryan Ellis remains out for Philadelphia.
The Flyers' recent losing streak and the Lightning's road struggles could impact team morale and performance.
Both teams are motivated to win, with the Lightning seeking to improve their division standing and the Flyers looking to break their losing streak.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Philadelphia Flyers: +160, Tampa Bay Lightning: -195
Tampa Bay Lightning
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Philadelphia Flyers: +1.5 -162, Tampa Bay Lightning: -1.5 132
Philadelphia Flyers +1.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over_under
Over: 6 -113, Under: 6 -108
Over 6
★★★☆☆ 60%
Predicted Outcome
Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win due to their strong offense, but Philadelphia's recent success against them and home advantage could make it a competitive game.
Predicted Score: Tampa Bay Lightning 4 – Philadelphia Flyers 3
The Vegas Golden Knights, with a strong record of 38-19-7, face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are 31-25-8. The Golden Knights are coming off a loss, while the Blue Jackets are on a three-game home winning streak.
Key Factors to Consider
The Golden Knights have been consistent, scoring 3.34 goals per game, while the Blue Jackets average 3.33 goals. Vegas has a strong power play at 28.95%, but Columbus has struggled defensively, allowing 3.31 goals per game.
Recent head-to-head data is not detailed, but the Blue Jackets have shown resilience at home.
No significant injury reports are available for this matchup.
The Blue Jackets' home advantage and recent winning streak could be a significant factor.
Both teams are motivated, but the Blue Jackets' home streak adds extra motivation to continue winning.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Columbus Blue Jackets: +148, Vegas Golden Knights: -180
Vegas Golden Knights
★★★☆☆ 60%
Spread
Columbus Blue Jackets: +1.5 -175, Vegas Golden Knights: -1.5 +143
Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over_under
Over 6.5: -105, Under 6.5: -117
Under 6.5
★★★☆☆ 58%
Predicted Outcome
The Blue Jackets might have an edge due to their home performance, but the Golden Knights' overall strength could prevail.
Predicted Score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
The Texas Tech Red Raiders, seeded second, face off against the seventh-seeded Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals. Texas Tech enters with a strong season record of 24-7, while Baylor seeks to build on their recent win over Kansas State.
Key Factors to Consider
Texas Tech has been performing well, winning four of their last five games and boasting a strong offense. Baylor, however, has struggled defensively, particularly against three-pointers, which could be a challenge against Texas Tech's potent three-point shooting.
In their previous matchup, Texas Tech dominated Baylor 73-59, showcasing their defensive capabilities and strong three-point shooting. Baylor will need to improve their shooting and defense to compete effectively.
Baylor is missing key players Josh Ojianwuna and Yanis Ndjonga, which could impact their depth and performance.
The game's pace is expected to be slow, given both teams' rankings in pace of play. This could lead to a lower-scoring game.
Both teams are highly motivated, with Texas Tech seeking to advance in the tournament and Baylor looking to secure an NCAA Tournament invite.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Texas Tech -265, Baylor 215
Texas Tech
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Texas Tech -6.5, Baylor +6.5
Baylor +6.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over_under
Over 141.5, Under 141.5
Under
★★★☆☆ 60%
Predicted Outcome
Texas Tech is favored to win due to their strong offense and recent form.
The Creighton Bluejays, seeded second in the Big East Tournament, face off against the 10th-seeded DePaul Blue Demons. Creighton boasts a strong record of 22-9 overall and 15-5 in the Big East, while DePaul stands at 14-18 overall and 4-16 in conference play.
Key Factors to Consider
Creighton has been performing well, winning four of their last five games, with a strong offense led by Ryan Kalkbrenner. DePaul, despite a weaker record, has shown resilience with recent wins.
In their last meeting, Creighton defeated DePaul 75-65, showcasing their dominance. Historically, Creighton tends to perform better against DePaul.
DePaul's N.J. Benson is questionable with a hand injury, while Conor Enright and others are out. Creighton's Pop Isaacs is also out with a hip injury.
The game is played at a neutral site, Madison Square Garden, which could affect team dynamics. However, Creighton's recent form suggests they might handle the environment better.
Both teams are highly motivated, but Creighton's stronger seeding and recent performance might give them an edge in terms of confidence and momentum.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Creighton Bluejays: -800, DePaul Blue Demons: 550
Creighton Bluejays
★★★★☆ 85%
Spread
Creighton Bluejays: -11.5 -112, DePaul Blue Demons: 11.5 -108
Creighton Bluejays
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over_under
Over: 143.5 -115, Under: 143.5 -105
Under
★★★☆☆ 55%
Predicted Outcome
Creighton is likely to win due to their superior record and recent performance.
The Louisville Cardinals, seeded second in the ACC tournament, face off against the seventh-seeded Stanford Cardinal. Louisville enters with a strong record of 25-6, while Stanford is 20-12. The Cardinals are favored by 10.5 points, reflecting their superior performance this season.
Key Factors to Consider
Louisville has excelled with a 18-2 ACC record, averaging 79.3 points per game. Stanford, despite a weaker conference record, boasts strong individual performances from Maxime Raynaud, who averages 20.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
The teams have met once recently, with Louisville winning 68-48. This matchup could see Stanford seeking revenge.
No significant injury reports are available for this matchup.
The game is part of the ACC tournament, where teams often perform differently under pressure. Louisville's recent form against non-AP-ranked opponents at neutral venues has been inconsistent.
Both teams are highly motivated to advance in the tournament, but Louisville's strong season and coaching may give them an edge in motivation.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Louisville -600, Stanford +440
Louisville
★★★★☆ 86%
Spread
Louisville -10.5, Stanford +10.5
Louisville
★★★★☆ 70%
Over_under
Over 144.5, Under 144.5
Under
★★★☆☆ 55%
Predicted Outcome
Louisville is expected to win due to their strong season performance and recent dominance over Stanford.
The Temple Owls host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in a crucial NCAA basketball matchup. Temple has a stronger home record, while Tulsa seeks to improve its away performance.
Key Factors to Consider
Temple Owls have a better home record (12-3) compared to Tulsa's away record (3-9). However, Tulsa has shown resilience in recent games, including a close loss to Tulane.
In their last five meetings, Temple leads with four wins, but Tulsa has won two recent matchups, including an 80-74 victory on February 12, 2025.
No significant injury reports are available for either team.
The game's outcome could be influenced by the teams' recent form and home/away performance.
Both teams are motivated to secure wins, but Temple's home advantage might provide an edge.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Spread
Temple Owls -3 -105, Tulsa Golden Hurricane +3 -115
Temple Owls -3
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over_under
Over 144 -105, Under 144 -115
Over 144
★★★☆☆ 58%
Predicted Outcome
Temple Owls are likely to win due to their strong home performance.
Predicted Score: Temple Owls 78, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 72
Kennesaw State Owls host New Mexico State Aggies in a closely contested matchup with both teams having similar recent performances.
Key Factors to Consider
Kennesaw State has shown strong home performances, while New Mexico State has struggled on the road. Both teams have had mixed results against the spread this season.
In their last meeting, Kennesaw State won 69-56, showcasing their ability to outperform New Mexico State.
No significant injury reports are available for either team.
Home advantage could play a crucial role for Kennesaw State, while New Mexico State might face challenges adapting to the away environment.
Both teams are motivated to secure wins as they near the end of their regular season.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Spread
0 -110
Kennesaw State Owls
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over_under
Over 136 -115, Under 136 -105
Under 136
★★★☆☆ 60%
Predicted Outcome
Kennesaw State Owls are slightly favored due to home advantage and recent form.
Predicted Score: Kennesaw State 68, New Mexico State 65
Kent State Golden Flashes face Western Michigan Broncos in a MAC matchup. Kent State is favored by 9.5 points, reflecting their stronger season performance.
Key Factors to Consider
Kent State averages 73.9 points per game while allowing 68.0, showcasing a balanced offense and defense. Western Michigan averages 72.36 points scored but allows 76.79, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
Kent State is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Western Michigan, but they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings, suggesting inconsistency against the spread.
No significant injury reports are available for this matchup.
The game is played at Western Michigan's home court, which could provide an advantage for the Broncos.
Both teams are motivated, but Kent State has more to gain in terms of conference standings.
