Jim Feist

Jimmy V Classic from New York, NY here tonight has Indiana taking on U Conn. The Hoosiers are 8-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS thus far on the season. Indiana played its first road game of the season last time out and picked up its only loss, losing at Wisconsin, 64-84 as a 1-point dog. Now they play a road game, though not true road game on this neutral court. U Conn has played three neutral court games thus far, going 2-1 S/U and 3-0 ATS, with their only loss an OT setback to Xavier, 74-75. Indiana laying right at 2-points here tonight. I'm going to take U Conn as I look for them to win this game. Indiana didn't look good on the road and U Conn has had plenty of road experience thus far. Take Connecticut.

Battle for Florida here tonight as the Tampa Bay Lightning take on their instate rivals, Florida Panthers. Both teams playing about the same thus far with Tampa Bay at 14-11-3 and Florida at 15-9-5. The Lightning are averaging 3.7 goals, the Panthers 3.6 goals. The Lightning allowing 3.3 goals and the Panthers 3.4 goals. These are two excellent offenses and I expect a good game here tonight. I like the visitor in this one. Play Tampa Bay.

Carolina comes into tonight's contest at 18-11-1 and sits in 6th in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes have a +15 goal differential this season and have won two straight games. Carolina averages 3.17 goals and allows 2.73 goals. They play the third best team in the West tonight in Edmonton. The Oilers are 18-10-4 and are off a loss at home to Buffalo, 2-3. Edmonton averages 2.97 goals and allows 2.88 goals. Edmonton has gone under in two straight and three of their last four games. Carolina went over their last game, but before that they had seven straight under games. That's what I like here tonight, the UNDER.

Chicago near the bottom of the Western Conference with their 12-12-6 mark this season. The Hawks average 2.73 goals this season and allow 2.97 goals. Patrick Kane leads the team in goals, points and assists. The Blackhawks are coming off a loss at home to the Coyotes, 3-4. Vegas is in the middle of the Western Conference with a 15-12-5 record. The Knights have lost two straight games after losing at home to the Rangers, 0-5. Vegas averages 2.81 goals and allows 2.91 goals. Both these teams have been underachievers this season. The oddsmaker put a 6 1/2 total on this game and I feel that's way too much. I look for a low scoring game here tonight. Play the UNDER.

19th ranked Butler looks to improve to a perfect 10-0 here tonight at 11th ranked Baylor. The Bulldogs not only are a 9-0 to start the season, but have covered six of their eight spread games. The Bulldogs are coming off a win at home over Florida, 76-62 as a 4-point favorite. Baylor also having a good season at 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS. The Bears lone loss coming back in game two to Washington, 64-67. Baylor is a 5-point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them smaller, closer to 2 or 2 1/2. That being said, I expect a close game here tonight that could go either way. I'll take the five points though with the dog. Play Butler.

Denver looks to snap their 2-game losing streak here tonight at Philadelphia. The Nuggets are 14-7 S/U and 8-11-2 overall on the season. On the road, they are 6-4 S/U and 4-5-1 ATS. Meanwhile, Philly has won two straight and six of their last seven games. They have covered two of their last three also. At home, the Sixers are a perfect 12-0 S/U and 7-5 ATS, outscoring teams by 13.3 points this season. The Denver Nuggets boast the best defense in the NBA, allowing just 101.9 points per game this year. The Nuggets have also been good on the road. Getting some points with the best defensive team in the NBA is something I like. Yes, the Sixers have the best home record in the NBA, but they will have to lose at home some time and that time could be tonight. Take the points, play Denver.