There’s perspective to be had, but it’s still a blow for the Cyclones.
Texas Bows to Villanova—Eight Thoughts
The first loss. But not a bad one.
Cincinnati Battles Xavier beneath Major NIT Implications
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Iowa State Needs to Capitalize on Games Like This
In a season with few opportunities, Iowa State needs to take the ones it gets.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, December 6th
Splitting hairs in expected blowouts, and the much-anticipated Binghamton/Marist rematch.
Another Test for Texas
The opponents just keep getting better.
Burnley Avoids Heartbreak, Can’t Manage Exaltation
Was nearly very good. Was nearly quite the bummer.
Virginia Has a Long Way to Go if They Want to Make the NIT
Don’t buy it just because they’ve stunk so far.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, December 5th
A&M/Auburn, and finding lines where we can find them with college basketball (got a home-court advantage look, too).
Burnley Plays Everton in Seven Hours
This preview took a dark turn.
TCU’s Highlight Video Gone Wrong
NIT notes for your Friday.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, December 4th
Wisconsin visits Marquette, how big will Michigan State’s blowout be, and a low-major rematch out West.
Has Texas A&M’s Reckoning Arrived?
Texas A&M goes to Auburn a 6.5-point favorite (which should be indictment enough). Is this week the end of their road? And why our model still believes in BYU (and Coastal!).
The Snowball Derby Is This Weekend (I Think)
Pretty fun stuff that I don’t entirely get but think I mostly get.
Uncasville Continues to Deliver
The UConn/USC showdown you didn’t know you needed, and other NIT notes.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, December 3rd
Not a lot of great games tonight, but we’ve got totals for Virginia Tech and Syracuse, plus some low-major action that offers opportunity.
Coastal Carolina Was an FCS Program Four Years Ago
Now, they’re participating in the outskirts of the race for the title.
Trying to Make Sense of the Cubs Cutting Kyle Schwarber
It was forecast enough to not be a surprise, but that doesn’t mean it adds up.