Alcantara, 23, had a shot at making the big league roster out of Spring Training because of Seiya Suzuki's injury. But, with Michael Conforto making the team and with the Cubs inclined to try to add another infielder, there may not have been a spot for Alcantara.
New Mexico is outscoring opponents by 10.6 points per game with a +370 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.5 points per game, ranking 54th in college basketball.
The Hornets are 43-27-1 against the spread this year, showcasing their strong performance in betting markets. They have won against the spread in their only game as a favorite of 16.5 points or more this season.
The Denver Nuggets roll into the desert tonight as 5.5-point road favorites against a Phoenix Suns team that is desperately trying to claw out of the Play-In bracket.
Scottie Scheffler opens at +350 on DraftKings, making him the heavy favorite by a wide margin. That kind of number reflects what we have all watched over the past two seasons - a player operating at a level that is simply different from everyone else in the field.
La Salle scores 64.5 points per game and gives up 63.7, resulting in a +24 scoring differential overall. The Explorers average only 2.9 more points than the Bearcats allow.
Kansas averages 71.7 points per game, ranking 70th in college basketball, while allowing 64.7 points per game, ranking 183rd. The team has a +237 scoring differential overall.