Sports Handicapper Nick Parsons's Picks & Predictions

This is a FREE PLAY on Northwestern.

Northwestern lost this game 74-61 at Maryland last year, but the Wildcats have the clear advantage here now at home this season in my opinion.

Northwestern is 7-6 at home, while Maryland is just 2-7 on the road. 

The Terps are off a 68-57 loss at Rutgers, while the Wildcats are now desperate to snap a five-game slide.

Each team has played better at home than on the road this season and with Northwestern playing as the more desperate team, I believe these two factors will propel the Wildcats to a solid win and cover.

But, what about you? Do you think the Wildcats can cover the spread, or will Maryland sneak in through the backdoor down the stretch?!

Good luck, NP

This is a TOP BLOWOUT on Louisiana Tech.

The Gamecocks are 13-12 overall, while Louisiana Tech is 14-11. 

Jacksonville State is only 4-5 on the road though, while the Bulldogs are 12-2 at home.

Louisiana Tech plays with the added incentive of revenge here after falling 64-60 at Jacksonville State in mid-January. 

I like Louisiana Tech here at home and in this revenge spot. Let's bypass the spread, though, and instead just play the BULLDOGS on the reasonable moneyline option.

Good luck, NP

This is a play on the UNDER Colorado State/UNLV.

CSU is 15-10 overall, while UNLV is 13-12.

CSU won this game 70-62 at home in early January, and everything points to another competitive, but lower-scoring final combined outcome in my opinion.

The play is on the UNDER.

Good luck, NP

This is a play on the UNDER Boise State/Utah State.

Utah State smoked Boise State 93-68 on the road back in early January.

While that total flew well OVER the number, I believe the shift in venue will result in a much lower-scoring final combined outcome this time around.

The Broncos are just 4-4 on the road, and the only average 79.3 PPG.

Look for Utah State to control this game in every respect, but look ultimately look for a more methodical pace this time around to lead to a lower-scoring UNDER.

Good luck, NP

This is a play on OKLAHOMA STATE.

The Cowboys have lost three straight, both SU and ATS, but note that looking back finds OKS 7-2 ATS in its last nine after three or more SU/ATS losses in a row.

Kansas just had its eight-game win streak snapped in a listless 74-56 loss at Iowa State, and I think the Jayhawks will now have difficulty covering this large number on the road.

KU is just 4-4 SU on the road, while Oklahoma State is 13-3 SU at home.

I see this one coming down to whichever team has its hands on the ball last and because of that, I'm grabbing the points.

The play is on the COWBOYS.

Good luck, NP

This is a play on ARIZONA.

The Wildcats have two losses this year and each has come over the last two games.

Suffice it to say, I believe the home side risks life and limb to bounce back here and send a message to the rest of the nation.

Arizona won this game 86-83 at BYU in January.

The Cougars are off back-to-back wins, but come in exhausted after barely holding on for the 90-86 OT win over Colorado as 15.5-point favorites.

Lay the points, expect a blowout win for ARIZONA.

Good luck, NP

This is a play on ALABAMA.

Alabama won this game 85-81 at Arkansas last year, and I expect a similar outcome here as well. 

The Tide are 9-3 at home this year and I think they battle tough and find a way to deliver here in this favorable spot.

Let's take ALABAMA ATS.

Good luck, NP

This is a SUPER-ROUT on Villareal.

Look for the skill and depth of Villareal to prove to be too much for Levante on Wednesday afternoon.

No upsets here, just a solid win in regulation for the superior and focused visiting side.

The play is on VILLAREAL.

Good luck, NP