Monday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Davidson at Kansas (-13.5, 147)
Kansas expects to have senior guard Tyshawn Taylor back in the lineup for the game against Davidson at the annual M&I Kansas City Shootout at the Sprint Center.
Taylor, who averages 15.9 points and 4.7 assists, is coming back from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was near full speed on Friday at practice. Coach Bill Self said the staff would check for swelling before making a final decision.
Davidson is off to its best start since the 2008-09 season, when the Wildcats began 8-1, but has lost its last two decisions. It’s only the second meeting between the two teams; Kansas survived a 59-57 scare in the Elite Eight in 2008 and went on to win the national championship.
Kansas has won four straight games, including a big home victory over No. 2 Ohio State.
Pick: Kansas -13.5
Marquette at LSU (+8, 136.5)
Marquette faces its final non-conference road test when it travels south to face LSU on Monday night. The unbeaten Golden Eagles, who already own a victory at Wisconsin and four neutral-court wins, topped Northern Colorado on Saturday behind 22 points from freshman guard Todd Mayo.
Senior SG Darius Johnson-Odom, who leads Marquette in scoring, is expected to return to the Golden Eagles lineup Monday after being suspended for Saturday's game due to a violation of team rules.
The Tigers have won their last two games despite the absence of Andre Stringer (12.1 ppg), who remains day-to-day after fainting in practice this month. Justin Hamilton (11.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg) has paced the team in Stringer's absence with back-to-back 14-point games.
Pick: LSU +8
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UNC Greensboro Spartans at Duke Blue Devils (-32, 155)
THE STORY: With eight full days off, No. 5 Duke should be more than ready to match its second-longest home winning streak in school history on Monday when it hosts North Carolina-Greensboro. The Blue Devils, winners of 40 straight at Cameron Indoor Stadium, received a full week to relax following their 86-80 win at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 10. They led the Huskies by as many as 19 points, but struggled from the free throw line late to make things interesting. Duke doesn’t figure to leave near as much in doubt against UNC-Greensboro, which has dropped six straight and already seen its head coach Mike Dement leave the program following the team’s loss to Florida State on Dec. 11. Wes Miller was named interim coach prior to Friday’s game against East Carolina, but the results were all too familiar in a 71-62 home loss to the Pirates.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN South; Raycom Sports; ESPN3.com
ABOUT UNC GREENSBORO (2-9): Sophomore Trevis Simpson scored a game-high 24 points in the loss to East Carolina, his third game of 20 or more points this season. The Spartans limited the Pirates to 42.9 percent shooting – their second-best defensive showing of the season – but could not hold on to their 10-point second-half lead in large part because they managed season lows in free throw attempts (eight) and assists (seven).
ABOUT DUKE (9-1): Freshman Austin Rivers is averaging a team-high 17.4 points over the last seven straight games, shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 44.8 percent behind the arc. Duke shot a season-high 44 free throws against Washington and is averaging 28.6 free throw attempts. During the Blue Devils’ current home winning streak, 34 of the 40 victories have been double-digit triumphs. Duke is one of eight NCAA teams with five or more players averaging at least 10 points.
TIP-INS
1. Duke has won 90 straight non-conference home games – the longest current streak in the NCAA and 84 straight home games against unranked non-conference opponents.
2. The 28-year-old Miller – who played for the University of North Carolina from 2004-2007 – is more than two years younger than the next youngest coach in Division I (Andy Toole, Robert Morris).
3. The Blue Devils are 9-0 all-time against UNC-Greensboro and have defeated the Spartans by an average of 38.9 points.
Davidson Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks (-13.5, 147)
THE STORY: Kansas expects to have senior guard Tyshawn Taylor back in the lineup for the game against Davidson at the annual M&I Kansas City Shootout at the Sprint Center. Taylor, who averages 15.9 points and 4.7 assists, is coming back from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was near full speed on Friday at practice. Coach Bill Self said the staff would check for swelling before making a final decision. Davidson is off to its best start since the 2008-09 season, when the Wildcats began 8-1, but has lost its last two decisions. It’s only the second meeting between the two teams; Kansas survived a 59-57 scare in the Elite Eight in 2008 and went on to win the national championship.
TV: 9 p.m. ET. ESPNU
ABOUT DAVIDSON (6-3): Sophomore De’Mon Brooks leads the Wildcats in scoring (16.0) and rebounding (7.0) and was named the Southern Conference Player of the Month for November. The Wildcats also have J.P. Kuhlman (13.6 points), Jake Cohen (12.4 points) and Nik Cochran (10.2) all averaging in double figures. Cohen is 74 points shy of 1,000 for his career. Davidson hasn’t played in eight days because of final exams.
ABOUT KANSAS (7-2): Kansas has won four straight games, including a big home victory over No. 2 Ohio State. Thomas Robinson, who had 21 points against the Buckeyes, was named national player of the week after averaging 23.5 points and making 17 of 23 field goal attempts in two games. He averages 17.8 points and 11.4 rebounds. If Taylor has his time limited, Kansas will rely more on Elijah Johnson, who averages 3.4 assists, for floor direction.
TIP-INS
1. Davidson is 16-6 over its last 22 games.
2. The only two losses for Kansas have come against teams ranked No. 6 or higher.
3. Davidson ranks third nationally in free-throw percentage (80.0) and has made at least 20 free throws four times this season.
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Keep in mind that first semester just ended at most colleges, so transfers are becoming eligible in some places, making things a little trickier......
9-1 Cleveland State won its last five games, with six wins against top 150 teams, including wins at Vandy, Kent State, Detroit; Vikings are #1 in country in forcing turnovers (29.8%). State's last four wins are all by 4 or less points. South Florida is 5-0 at home, but best team they beat is #145 Florida Atlantic; they scored 44 ppg in losing both games vs top 100 teams, by 23-28. Horizon road teams are 4-6-1 if spread is 4 points or less. Big East home teams are 0-6-1 if spread is less than 5 points.
Youngstown State lost its last five games against Akron, losing by 5-20-7 points in last three visits here; Penguins lost last three D-I games by 1-8-9 points. Akron is 3-0 at home, winning by 18-23-22 points; their foes are making just 25% from arc. All four of Zips' wins are by 10+ points. Horizon road underdogs of 10 or less points are 10-7-1 vs spread. MAC home favorites of 9+ points are 3-7. Penguins are making just 38.7% of their 2-point shots.
Home side won last nine Denver-Wyoming games; Cowboys lost last four visits here, by 1-5-11-3 points. Denver is 5-0 at home, with all five wins by 7+ points; they hammered a pretty good Boise State club by 17 here Saturday. Wyoming won its last nine games, but its best win was at #140 Colorado, its only road win in two tries. Sun Belt single digit home favorites are 7-5. MWC road dogs of 7 or less points are 6-4 vs spread.
Creighton is 2-1 on road, winning at UAB/San Diego State but losing by 9 at pretty good St Joe's team that just beat Villanova. Bluejays are #11 team in offensive efficiency, are making 43.3% behind arc. Tulsa is 2-6 in last eight games, with six of the eight games decided by 4 or less points or in OT. MVC road favorites of 5 or less points are 6-1-1 against the spread. C-USA home teams are 7-5-1 vs spread if number is less than 5.
10-0 Marquette won its only previous road game at Wisconsin, a great win; they've got four other neutral floor wins, but only have three wins vs teams ranked in top 160. 7-3 LSU has losses by 8-6-4 points- they've allowed 53 ppg in last four games. Tigers are 1-1 vs top 100 teams, with 6-point loss to Northwestern and a win against Georgia Tech. Big East single digit road favorites are 14-11 vs spread; SEC single digit underdogs are 13-9 vs spread, 0-2 at home.
Temple is 1-2 on road, beating local rival Penn in OT, losing at Bowling Green/Texas; their last three wins are all by 11+ points. Temple holds opponents to 24.1% behind arc. Rice is 4-3 vs D-I teams, with all four wins vs teams in the worst 17 teams in Division I; their losses are by 4-27-6 points. Atlantic 14 road faves of 7 or less points are 11-9; C-USA underdogs of 7 or less points are 11-7-1 2-1 at home. Rice already has three wins vs non-D-I teams, games to try and build confidence.
Fresno State-Boise State were WAC rivals untilt his year; Bulldogs lost seven of last nine series games, losing last seven visits here by 14-3-4-12-14-16-14 points. Fresno lost six of last seven D-I games; they're 0-4 in true road games, losing by 16-13-7-4 points. WAC double digit road underdogs are 7-5; MWC double digit home favorites are 8-8. Boise St. is 7-0 at home vs D-I teams, with six of seven wins by 14+ points; they are making 40.1% behind arc this season.
Southern Miss had emotional home win vs Ole Miss Saturday, this is a quick turnaround vs Arizona State team that gagged in Saturday's awful home loss to #282 Northern Arizona. Four of last five ASU games were decided by 4 or less points. USM won seven of last eight games, with only loss in OT to unbeaten Murray State. ASU recruited a terrific PG but he isn't eligible so they're turning ball over 25.9% of time. C-USA road teams are 6-13-1 vs spread Pac-12 home teams of 5 or less are 2-6.
UCSB is 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7 at Washington Friday, in OT at home to both UNLV/San Diego State; Gauchos aren't bad on offense, but they rarely force turnovers. Cal Bears are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with 21-point win over Denver, losses to Missouri/San Diego State- they've got big game at UNLV later in week, better not look past this game. Big West road underdogs are 21-15, 11-11 if spread is double digits. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 13-19 vs spread.
TCU is 2-0 in true road games, winning both by combined total of three points at Houston/Evansville; Horned Frogs' win over Virginia catches my eye that this team might be improving. USC is 3-7 in last ten games, scoring just 47 ppg in losing last three; Trojans already have four home losses by 6 or less points; injury to PG Fontan on summer trip to Brazil has been killer. MWC road underdogs of 7+ points are 3-7; Pac-12 single digit home favorites are 6-12.
Davidson allowed 69 or less points in its five D-I wins, 82+ points in its three losses, by 13-4-23 points. Well-coached Wildcats only lost by 13 at Duke, so they can hang here. First game in 9 days for young Kansas team that is very thin with leader Thomas out injured; Jayhawks have trip to LA later in week, could look past Wildcats here. SoCon road underdogs of 15 or less points are 9-10; Big X home favorites of 11-19 points are 4-7 against the spread.
Ball State beat IUPUI 69-62 at home Nov 23, outscoring Jaguars 17-8 at foul line; Cardinals have been off for nine days since ending long series losing skid vs Butler, its only win this year vs team ranked above #196; Cardinals are holding opponents to 25.5% behind arc. IUPUI is 2-8 vs D-I teams, 1-3 at home, with three losses by total of 11 points. MAC road favorites of 5 or less points are 5-7 against the pointspread.
CLEVELAND ST (10 - 1) at S FLORIDA (6 - 5) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 1-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (6 - 4) at AKRON (5 - 5) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 1-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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LASALLE (7 - 3) at DELAWARE (4 - 4) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CORNELL (4 - 4) at ILLINOIS (10 - 1) - 12/19/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 93-64 ATS (+22.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 33-13 ATS (+18.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
CORNELL is 90-55 ATS (+29.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 90-55 ATS (+29.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in December games since 1997.
CORNELL is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
CORNELL is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
CORNELL is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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WYOMING (11 - 1) at DENVER (8 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
DENVER is 28-9 ATS (+18.1 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.
DENVER is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DENVER is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 2-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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CREIGHTON (8 - 1) at TULSA (5 - 6) - 12/19/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in December games 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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MARQUETTE (10 - 0) at LSU (7 - 3) - 12/19/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 89-56 ATS (+27.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 89-56 ATS (+27.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TEMPLE (6 - 3) at RICE (7 - 3) - 12/19/2011, 9:00 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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PORTLAND (3 - 8) at UTAH (2 - 8) - 12/19/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UTAH is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 0-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 1-0 straight up against UTAH 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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FRESNO ST (4 - 7) at BOISE ST (8 - 3) - 12/19/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 78-51 ATS (+21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 4-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 3-1 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SOUTHERN MISS (8 - 2) at ARIZONA ST (4 - 6) - 12/19/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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UC-SANTA BARBARA (5 - 3) at CALIFORNIA (9 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA 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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UC-RIVERSIDE (4 - 6) at SAN DIEGO ST (9 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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LA-MONROE (1 - 10) at UNLV (11 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
UNLV is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 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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TCU (7 - 3) at USC (4 - 7) - 12/19/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
TCU is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
USC is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-0 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 1-0 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
THE CITADEL (2 - 7) at JAMES MADISON (4 - 3) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 1-0 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 1-0 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (2 - 9) at DUKE (9 - 1) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against ACC opponents since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 35-62 ATS (-33.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 94-61 ATS (+26.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 113-84 ATS (+20.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DUKE is 113-84 ATS (+20.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DUKE is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 152-112 ATS (+28.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-0 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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TENNESSEE TECH (6 - 4) at W VIRGINIA (7 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 91-64 ATS (+20.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
TENNESSEE TECH is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game 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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GA SOUTHERN (3 - 5) at S ALABAMA (6 - 3) - 12/19/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 1-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 1-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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SIU EDWARDSVL (2 - 6) at S ILLINOIS (2 - 5) - 12/19/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games 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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SMU (5 - 4) at SE MISSOURI ST (4 - 6) - 12/19/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 1-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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DAVIDSON (6 - 3) vs. KANSAS (7 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 99-71 ATS (+20.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NICHOLLS ST (4 - 7) at N CAROLINA (9 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 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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BALL ST (6 - 2) at IUPUI (4 - 8) - 12/19/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) in December games since 1997.
BALL ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 1-0 straight up against IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
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MISSOURI-KC (7 - 5) at MICHIGAN ST (9 - 2) - 12/19/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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W ILLINOIS (4 - 3) at IL-CHICAGO (3 - 7) - 12/19/2011, 8:30 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 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 94-66 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 94-66 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 60-36 ATS (+20.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 88-63 ATS (+18.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 89-59 ATS (+24.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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HOWARD (4 - 8) at INDIANA (10 - 0) - 12/19/2011, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
INDIANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-0 against the spread versus HOWARD over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-0 straight up against HOWARD over the last 3 seasons
HOWARD vs. INDIANA
No trends available
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
UNC GREENSBORO vs. DUKE
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Duke's last 11 games at home
Duke is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
SOUTHERN vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
No trends available
New Mexico State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
New Mexico State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
COASTAL CAROLINA vs. EAST CAROLINA
No trends available
East Carolina is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
CAMPBELL vs. UNC WILMINGTON
No trends available
UNC Wilmington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Campbell
UNC Wilmington is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
ALABAMA A&M vs. GEORGIA TECH
No trends available
Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
TENNESSEE TECH vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Tennessee Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
West Virginia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BELMONT vs. MARSHALL
No trends available
Marshall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Marshall is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
LIPSCOMB vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
DARTMOUTH vs. COLGATE
Dartmouth is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Dartmouth is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colgate
No trends available
NICHOLLS STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
No trends available
North Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
North Carolina is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. AKRON
Youngstown State is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Youngstown State
Akron is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
MISS VALLEY STATE vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
ALABAMA STATE vs. CLEMSON
No trends available
Clemson is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
CLEVELAND STATE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Cleveland State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
South Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
LA SALLE vs. DELAWARE
La Salle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Delaware is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Delaware is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
THE CITADEL vs. JAMES MADISON
The Citadel is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
James Madison is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
COPPIN STATE vs. CHARLOTTE
No trends available
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
SACRED HEART vs. NOTRE DAME
No trends available
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Notre Dame is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
Southern Methodist is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Southern Methodist's last 9 games on the road
SE Missouri State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
CREIGHTON vs. TULSA
Creighton is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Creighton's last 9 games on the road
Tulsa is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. IOWA
No trends available
Iowa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
FLORIDA A&M vs. AUBURN
No trends available
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida A&M
CORNELL vs. ILLINOIS
Cornell is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cornell's last 7 games on the road
Illinois is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Illinois is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
LONGWOOD vs. VANDERBILT
No trends available
Vanderbilt is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
WYOMING vs. DENVER
Wyoming is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Wyoming is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Wyoming
Denver is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Wyoming
SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
Southern Illinois is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
South Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
South Alabama is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
MOREHEAD STATE vs. BINGHAMTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Morehead State's last 5 games on the road
Morehead State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available
UMKC vs. MICHIGAN STATE
No trends available
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WESTERN ILLINOIS vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Illinois-Chicago's last 7 games
Illinois-Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
TEMPLE vs. RICE
Temple is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 7 games on the road
Rice is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Rice is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
DAVIDSON vs. KANSAS
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas's last 13 games
Kansas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
CS BAKERSFIELD vs. COLORADO
No trends available
Colorado is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. COLORADO STATE
No trends available
Colorado State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado State's last 6 games
MARQUETTE vs. LSU
Marquette is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marquette's last 5 games on the road
LSU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LSU's last 7 games
MCNEESE STATE vs. TEXAS EL PASO
No trends available
Texas El Paso is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home
Texas El Paso is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
FRESNO STATE vs. BOISE STATE
Fresno State is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boise State
Fresno State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boise State
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boise State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
PORTLAND vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games on the road
Portland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Utah is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Utah is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
SOUTHERN MISS vs. ARIZONA STATE
Southern Miss is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Southern Miss is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Arizona State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. UNLV
Louisiana-Monroe is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
UNLV is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
KENNESAW STATE vs. ST. MARY'S
No trends available
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. STANFORD
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Stanford's last 6 games at home
Stanford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC RIVERSIDE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
UC Riverside is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UC Riverside's last 10 games on the road
San Diego State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego State's last 9 games at home
TCU vs. USC
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of TCU's last 17 games on the road
TCU is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of USC's last 6 games
USC is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
SANTA BARBARA vs. CALIFORNIA
Santa Barbara is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
California is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Monday's Top Trends
DAVIDSON is 3-18 ATS (-16.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive games as favorite (vs Kansas)
BOISE ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after having lost 2 of their last 3 games (vs Fresno St)
W ILLINOIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record (vs IL-Chicago)
TENNESSEE TECH is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games (vs W Virginia)
ARIZONA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games (vs Southern Miss)
DELAWARE is 10-0 UNDER (+10 Units) after a win by 15 points or more (vs La Salla)