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Western Michigan Broncos at Duke Blue Devils (-20.5, N/A)
One of the major factors you have to consider here is Duke’s long layoff.
The Blue Devils head into this one after a 10-day break and have played just once over the last 19 days. That win was a 90-63-63 victory over NC-Greensboro that Duke narrowly missed the cover as a 30-point favorite.
Duke shot 53 percent from the floor, including 58 percent in the second half en route to its third straight win since falling 85-63 to No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 29.
Duke has one of the most balanced offenses in the country and has had five different players lead the team in scoring. Freshman sensation Austin Rivers leads the way with 15 points per game for the Blue Devils, who are one of seven teams in the nation that have five or more players averaging double figures.
Defensively, Duke, which has won 41 straight home games, has held its opponent to fewer than 70 points in seven of its 11 contests, including all five home games.
Western Michigan has covered in its last three lined games but this test will prove too tough for the Broncos.
Pick: Duke
Mississippi Rebels at Dayton Flyers (-4.5, N/A)
The Rebels were rolling along at 9-1 straight up before dropping consecutive games to Southern Mississippi and Middle Tennessee State before Christmas.
Meanwhile, Dayton has rebounded to win four of its last five straight up as new coach Archie Miller looks to make his mark with the Flyers.
“Teams can’t come into our building and do what they want to do and leave and feel good about themselves,” Miller told reporters. “We have to compete. We have to have guys playing a lot, lot smarter in our system, not fouling. And on the offensive end of the floor, we need some guys (regaining) some confidence.”
The Flyers catch a break with Mississippi forward Murphy Holloway out with a high ankle sprain. He leads the Rebels in rebounding and Dayton should be able to come through here with its balanced scoring.
Pick: Dayton
CBB Games to Watch
By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com
College basketball fans will get their first real taste of conference play this week when the Big East and Big Ten begin their conference schedules with a number of key matchups. This week also provides a final chance to see some of the other top schools in the country butt heads against one another in a non-conference matchup before the start of their conference play right after the New Year.
The following is a brief look at the top matchups for each day this week along with a few facts and figures to help handicap the games.
No. 8 Missouri Tigers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs
Missouri remained perfect on the year with a 78-74 victory over Illinois last Thursday as a seven-point home favorite. It is now 12-0 SU and 5-2 ATS. The total has gone ‘over’ in five of the seven games. The Tigers are ranked second in the country in both points per game (87.1) and field-goal percentage (51.9).
Old Dominion, out of the Colonial Athletic Association, is off to a 6-6 start SU and is 3-5 ATS. Last season, the Monarchs lost to Missouri 81-58 as eight-point road underdogs. Earlier this season, they covered as 19½-point underdogs in a 62-52 loss to then-No.2 Kentucky.
TEMPLE (8 - 3) at DELAWARE (5 - 5) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-0 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-0 straight up against DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MISSOURI (12 - 0) at OLD DOMINION (6 - 6) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 92-130 ATS (-51.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 2-0 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 2-0 straight up against OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OLE MISS (9 - 3) at DAYTON (9 - 4) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 straight up against OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PRINCETON (6 - 7) at FLORIDA ST (8 - 4) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 119.5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 54-31 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TOWSON ST (0 - 12) at VIRGINIA (11 - 1) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
TOWSON ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
TOWSON ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VIRGINIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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W MICHIGAN (5 - 7) at DUKE (10 - 1) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 94-62 ATS (+25.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 152-113 ATS (+27.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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W VIRGINIA (10 - 3) at SETON HALL (11 - 2) - 12/30/2011, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 3-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 3-0 straight up against SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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E WASHINGTON (7 - 6) at MONTANA (8 - 5) - 12/30/2011, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
E WASHINGTON is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
E WASHINGTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 2-2 straight up against E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UNC-GREENSBORO (2 - 11) at RICHMOND (8 - 6) - 12/30/2011, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 37-62 ATS (-31.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
RICHMOND is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-1 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 2-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GA SOUTHERN (3 - 7) at AUBURN (8 - 3) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 1-1 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 2-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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APPALACHIAN ST (5 - 6) at MIAMI (7 - 4) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
APPALACHIAN ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FURMAN (6 - 6) at UNC-WILMINGTON (3 - 7) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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GEORGE MASON (8 - 4) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (10 - 2) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 5) at NIAGARA (5 - 8) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 56-81 ATS (-33.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
NIAGARA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 1-1 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MURRAY ST (13 - 0) at E ILLINOIS (6 - 5) - 12/30/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 50-84 ATS (-42.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 4-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-1 straight up against E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND ST (6 - 7) at MONTANA ST (5 - 7) - 12/30/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.
MONTANA ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA ST is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W ILLINOIS (6 - 4) at IUPUI (6 - 8) - 12/30/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W ILLINOIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 2-1 against the spread versus W ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
IUPUI is 5-0 straight up against W ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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IUPU-FT WAYNE (7 - 5) at N DAKOTA ST (9 - 3) - 12/30/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
N DAKOTA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 4-0 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 4-0 straight up against N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ORAL ROBERTS (10 - 4) at S DAKOTA (5 - 7) - 12/30/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SOUTHERN UTAH (6 - 6) at MISSOURI-KC (7 - 8) - 12/30/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI-KC is 2-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI-KC is 3-1 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OAKLAND (8 - 7) at S DAKOTA ST (11 - 4) - 12/30/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
OAKLAND is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-1 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 5-0 straight up against S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SE LOUISIANA (5 - 5) at TEXAS TECH (6 - 5) - 12/30/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. HAWAII
No trends available
Hawaii is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Hawaii is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
DELAWARE STATE vs. GEORGIA
No trends available
Georgia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. MONTANA
Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Montana is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
UNC GREENSBORO vs. RICHMOND
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Richmond is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Richmond is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHEASTERN vs. VERMONT
Northeastern is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Northeastern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. MIAMI
Appalachian State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
GEORGE MASON vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
George Mason is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
College of Charleston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
College of Charleston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
FURMAN vs. UNC WILMINGTON
Furman is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
UNC Wilmington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
UNC Wilmington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
MANHATTAN vs. BINGHAMTON
Manhattan is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Manhattan's last 9 games on the road
No trends available
CENT CONN STATE vs. MASSACHUSETTS
No trends available
Massachusetts is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Massachusetts is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
TEMPLE vs. DELAWARE
Temple is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Temple's last 8 games on the road
Delaware is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
MISSISSIPPI vs. DAYTON
Mississippi is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi's last 5 games on the road
Dayton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dayton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
KENNESAW STATE vs. OHIO
No trends available
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. DUKE
Western Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Western Michigan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Duke is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Duke is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. AUBURN
Georgia Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games on the road
Auburn is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Auburn is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
PRINCETON vs. FLORIDA STATE
Princeton is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Princeton's last 6 games on the road
Florida State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Florida State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
LAFAYETTE vs. COLUMBIA
No trends available
Columbia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Columbia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. NIAGARA
St. Bonaventure is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Bonaventure's last 7 games on the road
Niagara is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Niagara is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
TOWSON vs. VIRGINIA
Towson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
MISSOURI vs. OLD DOMINION
Missouri is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Old Dominion is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Old Dominion is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
RIDER vs. STONY BROOK
Rider is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available
MURRAY STATE vs. EASTERN ILLINOIS
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Murray State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Eastern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. ARKANSAS
No trends available
Arkansas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TEXAS STATE vs. HOUSTON
No trends available
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
PORTLAND STATE vs. MONTANA STATE
Portland State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Montana State
Montana State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Montana State's last 13 games when playing Portland State
WEST VIRGINIA vs. SETON HALL
West Virginia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
West Virginia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seton Hall is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
REDLANDS vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
No trends available
San Diego State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego State's last 6 games
NCAAB Preview
Third game in five nights for Temple team that won five of last six games but had tough OT win over Buffalo Wednesday; Owls are 3-2 on road, winning by 6-19-7 points, losing at Bowling Green/Texas. 5-5 Delaware lost its last game in OT to #319 Howard, but they're 2-1 vs teams in top 100, beating LaSalle/Drexel, losing to Villanova by 10. Atlantic 14 road favorites of 6 or less points are 9-10 vs spread; CAA home underdogs are 5-7. Delaware is 4th-worst team in country at forcing turnovers.
12-0 Missouri has been off eight days since beating Illinois; they start Big X play vs Oklahoma; this is Tigers' first true road game. ODU is 0-2 vs teams in top 100, losing by 16 at home to Northern Iowa, by 10 on neutral court to Kentucky; Monarchs are 3-5 in last eight games, but none of losses were by more than 10 points, with two of them in OT- they're making just 26.7% of 3-pointers. Big X road favorites are 9-8-1 vs spread; CAA home underdogs are 5-7.
Ole Miss has been off for nine days since losing to Middle Tennessee, its third loss in four games vs top 100 teams (lost by 30-4-12 points, with OT win vs Miami). Dayton is playing sixth straight game at home; they're 2-3 vs top 100 teams, beating SEC's Alabama by 12 points here. Flyers won 78-71 in OT at Ole Miss LY. SEC road underdogs of 5 or less points are 9-3 vs spread; Atlantic 14 home favorites of 6 or less points are 11-5.
Princeton has been off 8 days since bad loss at Siena; they're 1-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 6-2-4 points, with 60-58 loss at ACC's NC State. Tigers are making unusually low 63.4% from line. Florida State already lost to Harvard, won't take this Ivy team lightly; Seminoles are 8-0 vs teams not ranked in top 35, with no wins by less than 12 points. ACC double digit home faves are 14-13. Ivy League road underdogs are 18-9-1 vs spread, 5-5-1 if getting double figures;
West Virginia won its last seven games vs Seton Hall, winning last three played here by 11-26-6 points; WV covered last five series games- they lost only true road game by 13 at Miss State, but have played schedule ranked #99, going OT with K-State/Baylor. WVU's last three games on road went OT. Seton Hall had 15 shots blocked in 75-49 loss in Big East opener at Syracuse, turning ball over 23 times. Pirates are 3-2 v teams in top 100, with best win on neutral floor vs #48 VCU.
Home side won last five Eastern Washington-Montana games; Eagles are 0-7 in last seven trips to Missoula, losing by 2-7-6-19-8-13-19 points. Both teams won their conference opener Wednesday, with Eastern's win at Montana State its second win in even games vs top 150 teams- they are 3-6 on road. Griz won last three games, but best of those teams was ranked #231; they're 2-4 vs teams ranked in top 200, losing games by 6-3-25-6 points.
NC-Greensboro lost its last eight games, with three of last four against top 50 teams; they're 0-6 vs teams in top 120, losing by 29-41-22-15-27-12 points- this is their first game in 8 days. Richmond lost four of its last six games- they're 5-0 vs teams ranked below #200, winning by 10-21-25-31-16 points. Spiders had fairly easy win over Liberty two nights ago. Southern Conference road underdogs of 15+ points are 11-8 vs spread; Atlantic 14 double digit home favorites are 9-6.
3-7 Georgia Southern lost by 9 at Wake Forest, 20 at South Florida in its two games vs BCS teams; Eagles are turning ball over 26.7% of time, not good news against a quick Auburn team. First game back from Hawai'ian trip for Tiger squad that is 6-0 vs teams ranked below #200, with four of six wins by 13+ points. SoCon double digit road underdogs are 16-17 vs spread; SEC double digit home favorites are 12-22-3. Tigers are blocking 17.1% of opponents' shots, #8 in country.
George Mason is 8-4 playing #324 schedule; they're 2-2 on road, losing in OT at Florida Atlantic, by 20 at Virginia- they beat two teams ranked below #300. 10-2 Charleston is 6-0 at home, but only one of six victims is ranked above #179; Cougars have been off for 8 days- they make 38% from arc (good), only 65% from line (not good). CAA road underdogs of 5 or less points are 3-13 vs spread; SoCon home favorites are 5-2. Not like a Hewitt team to turn ball over 22.8% of time (267th).
St Bonaventure lost its last eight games vs Niagara, losing last four here by 9-13-5-6 points; Bonnies are 3-1 vs teams ranked below #200, with wins by 6-19-24 points and a loss to #217 Arkansas State. #271 Niagara ranks #325 in defense; they're 0-5 vs teams in top 100, losing by 31-8-36-8-13 points. Bonnies are 2-3 on road, with both wins by six points. Atlantic 14 single digit road favorites are 14-13 vs spread; MAAC home underdogs are 3-4.
Unbeaten Murray State won seven of last eight games vs Eastern Illinois but lost to Panthers at home LY; Racers won last three visits here, by 6-9-13 points. Murray is making 43.5% of 3-point shots; they've already won four true road games, with none of the four by more than 11 points. EIU lost its last three games by 16-15-4 points; they've been off for last nine days since loss at Maine, their third straight loss. Panthers are 5-0 at home, but best team they've beaten there is #171 Stony Brook.
Home side won 10 of last 11 regular season games with Portland State- Montana State; Vikings lost six of last eight visits here, losing by 8-1-28-3-6-9 points. PSU is 4-7 vs D-I teams, but 4-1 teams ranked lower than 200th, winning by 1-18-10-4 points. Bobcats lost last four games, last three by 23-45-16 points; best team they've beaten is #246 Bakersfield. #231 Portland ranks 115th in offense, #320 in defense, but they shoot just 25.7% from arc. Both teams lost their conference opener.