Ricky's 10* play on the under Thunder/Raptors.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Fatigue. These teams played a game in OKC on Wednesday night and in that one the Raptors prevailed 123-114 in OT. The Thunder are eager to atone for the setback and to break a four-game slide. “Fatigue” becomes my “key angle” for this contest.

Key Trends:

- The Thunder have seen the total go under the number in 14 of 17 as an underdog this year.

- The Raptors have seen the total go under the number in eight of 12 already this year after playing to three or more consecutive overs.

The verdict: The writing is on the wall and a much more defensive battle is in the cards the second time around in my opinion. Play the under!

Ricky's 10* play on Iona.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Letdown spot. For UNC in my opinion. I’m not calling for the outright victory, but after falling to Duke in the ACC Tournament, I believe that the Tar Heels come in in some small way still caught up on that setback. The Gaels won’t be going down without a fight, as they won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. I’m not predicting an outright upset, but from a situational view-point, I think this sets up great for the underdog.

Key Trends:

- Iona is 5-1 ATS this year off a win by ten points or more over a conference rival.

- UNC is just 4-8 ATS in its last 12 when playing with five or six days rest.

The verdict: For all the reasons listed above, grab the points!

Ricky's 9* play on the over WSU/Utah State.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Extrapolating from a common opponent this year. Each team played and lost to Arizona State. Utah State lost 87-83 on November 21st, while Washington fell 75-63 on February 9th. Both of those games would have gone “over” the number set for this contest. Washington is hungry to atone for a loss in the Pac-12 Tournament title game, while Utah State is out to prove that it belongs here after finishing 17-1 in its last 18 and easily winning the Mountain West Tournament.  

Key Trends:

- Washington has seen the total go over the number in both games that it’s played in this year after scoring 60 points or less in its previous contest.

- Utah State has seen the total go over in four of its last five neutral court games.

The verdict: I’m expecting a wide open shootout from start to finish. Play the over!

Ricky's 9* play on Tennessee. 

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

Key Trends:

Analysis posted shortly.

Ricky's 9* play on Mississippi.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Deceiving record. For Ole Miss. Yes the Rebels stumbled down the stretch of the regular season, finishing just 1-4 in their last five, however they could have easily ben 5-0 as their opponents’ average margin of victory in three of the four losses was three points. 

Key Trends:

- The Rebels are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games.

- Ole Miss is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 vs. teams with a winning SU record. 

- Oklahoma is just 4-9 ATS in its last 13 neutral site games.

The verdict: I think the extra time off serves the Rebels well. Lay the short points!

Ricky's 9* play on the under Iowa/Cincinnati.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Bearcats nation leading defense. That’s what I’m basing this pick on for the most part. Cincinnati just won the AAC Tournament, knocking off high-powered Houston 69-57: “Today showed us what we’re capable of when we defend and rebound at an elite level,” head coach Mick Cronin noted. “To hold Houston to 30.6 percent shooting is just an unbelievable job by the kids defensively.”

Key Trends:

- Iowa has seen the total go under in four of five neutral court games already this year.

- The Hawkeyes have seen the total go under the number in three of four already this season when playing with five or six days rest.

- The Bearcats have seen the total go under in nine of their last 11 non-conference contests.

The verdict: I’m expecting a war from start to finish. Play the under!