5:00 p.m. ET: Wisconsin Badgers (3-1) at Houston Cougars (4-0)

Spread: Houston -6.5
Total: 122.5

The Cougars (4-0) jumped to a 17-0 lead and rolled to a 70-52 victory over Butler on Monday. Wisconsin (3-1) overcame a 16-point, first-half deficit and rallied past Texas A&M, 69-58, in its first game of the tournament. Houston is averaging 74.8 points per game and Wisconsin allows just 53.3 ppg. The Houston Cougars are averaging 74.8 points on 46.2% shooting. The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 70 points on 38.6% shooting. The Badgers may be good defensively but this Houston team may be better defensively and especially on the offensive end. The Cougars are good at turning defense into offense with a lot of pressure on the ball. Houston is going to make this game tough for Wisconsin as the Badgers have struggled shooting the ball. Look for the Cougars to get the cover in this one. 

The Bookie:          Houston -6.5 / Over 122.5
Fade the Public:   Wisconsin / Over
Sharp Action:       Houston  / Over