1-star (745) Syracuse +2 over BOSTON COLLEGE. 9:00pm ET. Syracuse is firmly on the bubble but they are used to it the last 4 years. Syracuse has the significant defensive edge here (No. 9 vs No. 123) and Boston College had trouble with Syracuse's length in first meeting (points in paint Syracuse 30-14). Syracuse is off Duke, North Carolina (both games right around the line, so no major adjustment). However, prior to that, the Orange were playing some of their best basketball of the season. Finally, Syracuse has controlled the series the last 3 years with a 4-1 SU/ATS mark including an 18-point earlier win this year. I have this game power-rated at Syracuse by 1.27.

Lean: (759) Nevada -2 over UNLV. 11:00pm ET. Nevada has revenge for an earlier 86-78 loss to UNLV so they should be motivated here despite already having the No. 1 seed locked up in the Mountain West tournament. The Wolf Pack are the clear superior team with the better offense (No. 13 vs No. 65), better defense (No. 95 vs No. 140) and have played the tougher schedule (No. 86 vs No. 136). Because of the heavy local betting, you're paying a premium on UNLV this year and the Rebels are just 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games. I have this game power-rated at Nevada by 3.55.