Say this aloud and tell me you are not even remotely shocked: The Duke Blue Devils have lost three of the last four games. 

True, but let's give the Blue Devils their due.  The last four games Duke has faced tough ACC competition, including North Carolina at home and an amped up Clemson Tiger team on the road.

Tonight the Blue Devils visit St. Johns, a team averaging 55.7 points and 35.4% shooting over the last four games -- all losses.  Last February the Red Storm visited the Blue Devils...and left as 30-point losers.  The line opened at 10.5 in favor of Duke, but has now increased to 13.5.  I speculate that Duke's statistics, especially on defense, have taken a hit due to recent and fierce ACC opponents.  However, I bought the line I played down one point.

Duke -11.5 (-130)

Although it may be asking too much for another ranked team to cover the spread on the road, I have faith in the Xavier Musketeers.  At 21-4, Xavier is coming off of a home 88-53 beat down of Fordham.  The Musketeers previously sliced and diced the Charlotte 49ers 69-47 at home on January 28th.

Xavier -7

My final college basketball offering has the Denver Pioneers covering the spread (-6) versus the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.  Denver has a five game home winning streak, while the Toddler Tantrum Cajuns have lost six straight on the road.  As long as Denver continues playing strong defense...and hits a high percentage of three pointers...these Pioneers can chuck the wagon for a Cadillac.

Denver -6

Good luck, ladies and gentleman.