Sean Higgs

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4* Cold Cash BOSTON BRUINS 

Taking BELMONT. Also, leaning on the over in this game - Think Temple will hit some shots, but I think Belmont out with a chip on their shoulder. Have to be excited about a mid-major at large selection! Think the Bruins push the tempo in a high possession game and not sure Owls keep pace as Belmont pulls away. 4* Money Maker BELMONT 

Taking LIPSCOMB. These guys were 45 in the NET and still got the snub. They scheduled some teams - Beat SMU and TCU. Lost to Clemson and Louisville. Beat tourney teams Vermont and Liberty. Lost to Belmont twice. Think they have an ax to grind. 4* Money Maker LIPSCOMB

Taking GREENSBORO. Look. I know you can say, hey, first team out, they feel snubbed, they won't show up. I highly doubt that. This is a team that needs to prove it can beat teams. Wofford owned this guys. But their only other losses were to Furman, LSU and Kentucky. That's it. A little ticked that another angry mid-major Lipscomb could be up next for them. Just shows me even the NIT wants to knock out the small schools early. Laying it. 4* Money Maker NC GREENSBORO 

Taking MARSHALL. Think this guys are going to run IUPUI right out of the building. This team beat Wichita last year in the NCAAs before losing to West Va. I know this is a step down for them. But, getting to 20 wins is big. They are also gunning for their SR Guard Jon Elmore to break the schools scoring record. IUPUI 16-16 on the year. Nothing special. At least we have some motivation with the home faves. 4* Money Maker MARSHALL 

Taking HOFSTRA. You know, not that I think the half point matters - But I could have put this up earlier in the day at 10 and even 10.5 in some spots. Sometimes though, life is more important than the best number as I was with my son at his football scrimmage. And as much as this is my job, and keeps a roof over my families head, it will always be second to my children. So we are getting a late start with our NIT for Tuesday. No worries though. I am already sprinkled in with the Pride +435 ML. I can't believe there was discussion of NCST being on the bubble. Team scored 24 points in game! Hofstra not the strongest schedule but gets what it can get. It went on the road and lost by 4 at Marshall. A game they led at the half. They went on the road and had a 6pt half-time lead over Maryland before losing. They lost in OT at VCU. I think those teams are all similar to NC State. Give me the points and won't be shocked at outright win tonight. 4* Money Maker HOFSTRA 

Taking PRAIRIE VIEW. Like this bunch. I know the numbers show this to be a close game. But I think Prairie wins this easily. 4* Money Maker PRAIRIE VIEW