10* FRIDAY AFTERNOON NCAA *BIG TIGER!* (TEXAS SOUTHERN/NORTH CAROLINA!)
(NCAAB) Texas Southern vs. North Carolina,
Point Spread: 27.00 | -110.00 Texas Southern (Away)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* BIG TIGER on Texas Southern.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based on a few different factors:

As note that Texas Southern is 8-5 ATS in its last 13 non-conference games and 2-0 ATS in its last two as a neutral court dog of 24 points or more, while UNC is just 3-4 ATS in neutral court games this season and already 0-1 ATS as a neutral court fav or 12.5 points or more.

The bottom line: Are we suggesting for you to "sprinkle a little on the moneyline" tonight? Of course not. We simply feel that UNC is going to get caught flat-footed and come into the opening round a bit complacent against its lowly opponent. Texas Southern won the SWAC and it clearly has its hands full trying to contend with the No. 1 seed. Note that the Tigers are in fact 0-6 all time in the Tournament. Texas Southern averages 74.4 PPG and allows 71.8. UNC averages 84.9 PPG and allows 70.6. We think there is plenty of "wiggle" room for a comfortable back door cover for the underdog tonight. Play on TEXAS SOUTHERN.

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