The Jayhawks have already clinched another conference title under coach Bill Self. Preseason they were supposed to have to battle teams like Oklahoma State for that title but as the season progressed their overwhelming talent began to shine through.
Illinois looked like a potential sleeper early in the season but they have struggled in conference play. They are coming into East Lansing on a two game winning streak but that if the first time they have won back to back B10 games since the first two.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Saint Mary’s Gaels are both looking to finish the season strong, and they’ll have the chance to do that against one another in the final outing of the 2013 regular season. Despite their strong records, both teams have slipped just a bit as the year has come to an end.
The No. 11 Louisville Cardinals arrive in Memphis looking to extend their seven-game winning streak against the 22-ranked Tigers who have been nearly unbeatable at home. .
The Golden State Warriors will look to get back on the rails when they arrive in the Big Apple on Friday to take on the slumping Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Seton Hall Pirates return home on Friday after dropping consecutive road games, to take on the Friars who are looking to boost their tournament hopes with a big win.
The Bulls are 29-28 ATS with an O/U record of 23-34 and the Mavs are 33-26 ATS with an O/U record of 32-27.
Race for the President’s Trophy Commences Friday Night – Ducks Host Blues
The NHL overall leaders Anaheim Ducks begin their stretch run Friday night when they play host to one of the teams nipping at their heels in the President’s Trophy race, the St. Louis Blues.
New Orleans may be building something but they are definitely not there yet. Their recent play has been especially uninspiring with just 1 win in their last 8 games.
The Washington Huskies have been far from elite this season, but compared to the Washington State Cougars, they look like the best team in the country. On the year, the Cougars are 9-18, and in their last 17 outings have only come away with three wins.
Flames Look to Remain Perfect Against Kings This Season
The Calgary Flames begin their post-Olympic stretch run on Thursday night when they host the Los Angeles Kings who played last night and snapped out of their recent scoring woes en route to a 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The Chicago Blackhawks will make the trip over to legendary Madison Square Garden to take on an Original Six rival on Thursday in the New York Rangers. The game marks the first for both sides since the NHL resumed play following the Olympic break.
The 20th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will make the trip over to Assembly Hall for a date with the Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday. Iowa will be looking to snap a streak of consecutive losses, while Indiana has fropped four of its last five games.
The Washington Wizards will make the trip north of the border to the Air Canada Centre where they will take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. The Wizards bring a four-game winning streak to town with them, while the Raptors have wins in six of their last seven games.
The Razorbacks beat the Wildcats in overtime earlier this season, and will look to improve their chances of an NCAA Tournament berth by doing it again, when No. 18 Kentucky host unranked Arkansas on Thursday.
Temple is 10-13-1 ATS with an O/U record of 11-12 and Louisville is 14-11 ATS with an O/U record of 12-11.
