The NIT Power Play is on Cal Irvine at 9 eastern.. The Anteaters are a 30 win 1 seed and now taking on the Upstart Blazers who are off back to back road dog wins. With the new format this round is no longer on a neutral court and the 1 seed is at home. N.I.T Teams like UAB that are off back to back dog wins are 0-3 straight up and to the spread vs a team off a home win. Irvine won but failed to cover in their last win. Irvine has a 19 RPI Rank compared to 88 for UAB and also is ranked 30 spots better in the Ken Pom. They are 3rd in the nation n free throw shooting and boast the 11th best defensive field goal percentage. UAB plays fast and will get their points. However they are 311th ranked on defense and will be easier to score on than UC Irvine. Look for the Anteaters to cover