Sunday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Connecticut Huskies
At first glance the trends would point to a convincing win for Connecticut when it hosts Note Dame on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies are 10-1 at home this season, 8-1 all-time against the Fighting Irish inside the XL Center, and they won by 14 at Note Dame on Jan. 14.
However, the two teams seem to be going in opposite directions at the moment. Connecticut has lost two consecutive games (0-2 ATS) and four of its last six (2-4 ATS). The defending NCAA champs are coming off a 13-point home setback to Cincinnati and a three-point loss at Tennessee. Notre Dame has won two in a row, including a 67-58 victory at then-No. 1 Syracuse last Saturday followed by a 55-42 road win at Seton Hall on Wednesday.
A big reason for the Irish's recent turnaround is the play of 6'9'' forward Jack Cooley, who recorded double-doubles against both Syracuse (17 points, 10 rebounds) and Seton Hall (13 points and 11 rebounds). Cooley played at least 34 minutes in both games and added two blocks in each contest.
Connecticut will continue to be without guard Ryan Boatright, who has been sidelined since January 9 due to eligibility issues. Boatright is averaging 10.2 points and 3.5 assists in 10 games this season.
Pick: Notre Dame
Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State has been an unstoppable force at home this season. The Buckeyes are a perfect 15-0 on their home floor, including 8-2 ATS. They are 5-0 ATS in their last five in Columbus and crushing opponents by an average of 27 points in that span.
Similarly, Michigan has been stellar at home this year but it is just 1-4 in road games. The Wolverines destroyed Nebraska away from home last weekend but their two previous road tests saw them lose to Indiana and Illinois while failing to cover the spread both times.
For the Buckeyes, big man Jared Sullinger (17.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg) is healthy and heating up. He has scored in double-figures in 10 consecutive games and he recorded his first double-double (20 points, 13 rebounds) in his last five outings this week in a 24-point home win over Penn State.
"He looks a little quicker, and he is shooting threes just enough (so that) you have to guard him," Michigan head coach John Beilein said of Sullinger. "It's always a concern when you have a guy who can pick and pop and roll, both of them. It's a big roll coming down there, a big pop you have to go get. We'll be working on that to defend both."
Pick: Ohio State
NCAAB Preview
Notre Dame won three of last four games with UConn, but lost 67-53 at home to Huskies 15 days ago, shooting 32% from floor, 6-26 from arc; Irish win here LY was first in last seven visits to Nutmeg State- they've lost at UConn by 11-14-1-6-7-12 points. Huskies get Boatright back in this game; he was suspended last few games. Big East single digit home favorites are 14-13 against the spread. Huskies lost four of last six, with Big East home wins by 14-7 points.
Miami won five of last seven games with Boston College, sweeping BC by 1-9 points LY; Hurricanes won two of last three visits here, are 2-3 in ACC this year, with three of five games decided by 5 or less points. Eagles lost last three games by 14-15-17 points; they're 1-7 vs top 100 teams, with all seven losses by 11+ points- both their ACC wins were at home by a basket. Miami is 6-0 vs teams ranked lower than #150. ACC home underdogs are 8-6 against the spread.
Michigan lost its last five games with Ohio State by average of 6 points; they've lost their last seven visits to Columbus by 26-10-13-10-18-11-9 points. Ohio State has two conference losses, but its last eight wins are all by 17+ points; they've won Big Dozen home games by 33-31-17-24 points. Wolverines are 16-5 but haven't won a road game yet, losing all four, by 12-2-16-2 points. Big Dozen home games by Big Dozen double digit home favorites are 9-4 against the spread.
Providence lost three of last four games with South Florida, losing last two visits here, by 6-7 points; Friars are 1-7 in Big East, losing all four road games by 24-9-23-12 points- their only conference win was 90-59 thrashing of Louisville. Big East home favorites are 21-23-1, 14-13 if the spread is single digits. Much-improved USF won five of its last seven games, winning last three home games by 2-1-15 points. Last four games in series were all decided by seven or less points.
Indiana started season 15-1 but has lost four of last five games, with lone win at home vs Penn State; three of Hoosiers' four conference wins are by 6 or less points. Iowa won its last four games against Indiana, with three of four wins by 14+ points. Hawkeyes lost four of their last five games, losing last two by 7-6 points, with home loss to Nebraska a red flag, but they are 3-1 as conference road dog. Big Dozen home favorites of 12 or less points are 12-15 against the spread.
Georgia Tech beat North Carolina by 20 LY then went 5-10 rest of the season; Yellow Jackets have won last four games against UNC, but with 13-22 record in last 35 games, and eight losses in last nine games overall, including five straight losses in their temporary home, you get idea this could be long day vs Tar Heel club that is 11-1 in its last 12 games, with last nine wins all by 14+ points. ACC double digit home faves are 1-8-2 against the spread.
Oregon-Oregon State split last six meetings, with Ducks winning both LY, by 4-19 points; State lost seven of last eight visits to Eugene, with last four losses here all by 10+ points. Oregon won four in row and nine of last 11 games, winning last game after being down 13 at half. Pac-12 home teams are 14-8 when the spread is less than 5 points. Beavers are 0-3 in conference when they score less than 78 points; they've lost all four Pac-12 road games, by 15-5-8-10 points.
Indiana State-Evansville split last four meetings, with all four decided by 5 or less points; State beat the Purple Aces 80-78 at home 19 days ago in first meeting, shooting 55% from floor, but they've lost four of five games since and are 0-5 on Valley road, with four losses by 11+ points. Aces are 5-5 in Valley, 0-4 when they score less than 76 points; three of their five conference losses are by 1 or 2 points. MVC home favorites of 6 or less points are 8-6 against the spread.
Stanford lost four of last five games with rival California, losing three in a row in Berkeley by 7-26-19 points; favorites covered last six in series. Cardinal is 1-3 on Pac-12 road, with all three losses by 11+ points; only win was 4-OT marathon in Corvallis. Pac-12 single digit home favorites are 15-11 against the spread. Cal Bears allowed just 53.3 ppg in winning all four conference home games, by 4-16-7-36 points; they've allowed 77+ points in four of their five losses this season.
Siena won eight of last ten games with Rider, winning three of last four in Broncs' Zoo, winning by 3-26-13 points; Saints beat Rider 83-79 (-4) in first meeting 17 days ago, outscoring Broncs 22-13 at line in a game they led by 14 at half, forcing 17 turnovers (+7). Rider won its last three home games, scoring 92.7 ppg; they're 4-0 in MAAC when they score 80+ points, 1-5 when they don't. MAAC home favorites of 7 or less points are 9-5-1 against the spread.
Canisius lost 77-62 at Loyola in first meeting 22 days ago; Greyhounds made 9-17 from arc, were +15 on boards. Griffins are 1-9 in conference, losing last four games, all by 12+ points- they haven't beaten anyone all season ranked higher than #281. Home side won four of last five series games, with Loyola losing last two visits here by 5-17 points. MAAC home underdogs are 5-9 against the spread. Greyhounds won last four home games, with three of four wins by 11+ points.
Manhattan won its last six games, allowing average of 59.3 ppg in its last four; Jaspers just beat Niagara 71-64 at home last Sunday, outscoring the Eagles 25-8 at foul line. MAAC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 1-4 against the spread. Manhattan is 4-1 on MAAC road, with only loss by point at Loyola, but they do turn ball over 24% of time, which is lot. Niagara scored 60.5 ppg in losing last two games; they're four of its six MAAC losses are by 12+ points.
Montana won its last six games with Portland State, winning its last two visits here, by total of six points; they won first meeting 75-64 at home last month, making 9-13 from arc, shooting 53% for game. Big Sky home underdogs are 2-6-1 against the spread. Montana is 3-1 on Big Sky road, losing to Weber State, winning other three games by 14+ points. PSU is 2-2 at home in conference, losing by 7-5 points. Montana is 8-1 against teams ranked lower than #200, with all eight wins by 13+ points.
NOTRE DAME (13 - 8) at CONNECTICUT (14 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 3-2 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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MIAMI (11 - 7) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 13) - 1/29/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MICHIGAN (16 - 5) at OHIO ST (18 - 3) - 1/29/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 157-122 ATS (+22.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
OHIO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 114-83 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 6-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-1 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PROVIDENCE (12 - 9) at S FLORIDA (12 - 9) - 1/29/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 3-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
S FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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IOWA (11 - 10) at INDIANA (16 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 4-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 4-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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GEORGIA TECH (8 - 12) at N CAROLINA (17 - 3) - 1/29/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 3-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 4-0 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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TROY (7 - 12) at S ALABAMA (10 - 9) - 1/29/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 4-2 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-3 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OREGON ST (13 - 7) at OREGON (15 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-2 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-2 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA ST (12 - 9) at EVANSVILLE (10 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
INDIANA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in January games this season.
INDIANA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
EVANSVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
EVANSVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 4-2 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 4-2 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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STANFORD (15 - 5) at CALIFORNIA (16 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
STANFORD is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
STANFORD is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 18-40 ATS (-26.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 3-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 3-1 straight up against STANFORD 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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MARIST (7 - 13) at FAIRFIELD (10 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 5-0 straight up against MARIST 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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SIENA (10 - 10) at RIDER (8 - 14) - 1/29/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 58-86 ATS (-36.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 5-24 ATS (-21.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
RIDER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-2 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 5-1 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LOYOLA-MD (15 - 5) at CANISIUS (4 - 16) - 1/29/2012, 2:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 94-49 ATS (+40.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 94-49 ATS (+40.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 78-38 ATS (+36.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 73-44 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 47-20 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 32-8 ATS (+23.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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MANHATTAN (15 - 7) at NIAGARA (9 - 13) - 1/29/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
MANHATTAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MANHATTAN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
MANHATTAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MANHATTAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 4-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTANA (14 - 6) at PORTLAND ST (10 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MONTANA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-0 straight up against PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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IONA (16 - 5) at ST PETERS (4 - 17) - 1/29/2012, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST PETERS is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ST PETERS is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 3-2 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 3-2 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME vs. CONNECTICUT
Notre Dame is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Notre Dame is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Connecticut is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Connecticut is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
MARIST vs. FAIRFIELD
Marist is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Fairfield is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Fairfield is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
MICHIGAN vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan's last 7 games on the road
Ohio State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
MIAMI vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Boston College is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 6 games
SIENA vs. RIDER
Siena is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Siena is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Rider is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Rider is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
PROVIDENCE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Providence is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Providence is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
South Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 5 games
LOYOLA vs. CANISIUS
Loyola is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Loyola is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Canisius is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Canisius is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
MANHATTAN vs. NIAGARA
Manhattan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Manhattan is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Niagara
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 8 games
Niagara is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
MONTANA vs. PORTLAND STATE
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montana's last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland State's last 5 games
IONA vs. SAINT PETER'S
Iona is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Iona is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Saint Peter's is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games
IOWA vs. INDIANA
Iowa is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
GEORGIA TECH vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Georgia Tech is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
North Carolina is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TROY vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
Troy is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Troy's last 6 games when playing on the road against South Alabama
South Alabama is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
South Alabama is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
OREGON STATE vs. OREGON
Oregon State is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Oregon
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Oregon is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
INDIANA STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
Indiana State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Evansville's last 7 games
Evansville is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
STANFORD vs. CALIFORNIA
Stanford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Stanford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against California
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Sunday CBB Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com
The Sunday college basketball card gives bettors several opportunities to win if they don't want to wager on the NHL All-Star game or the Pro Bowl. We'll take a look at four night contests, including a pair of rivalry contests in the Pac-12 involving the battle of Oregon and Cal hosting Stanford. Things begin on Tobacco Road with the Tar Heels attempting to keep its winning ways going against a struggling Rambling Wreck squad.
Georgia Tech at North Carolina
The ACC is turning into a three-horse race at the top with Duke, UNC, and Florida State jockeying for the top spot in the conference. The Tar Heels own a perfect 13-0 record in Chapel Hill this season, including wins over Boston College, Miami, and N.C. State in conference play. Roy Williams' team looks to avoid a letdown when the cellar-dwelling Yellow Jackets invade the Dean Smith Center.
Georgia Tech has dropped four straight games since upsetting North Carolina State in Raleigh as 10-point underdogs, 82-71. The Jackets have busted the 50-point mark only once in the last four losses, while getting spanked by Miami on Tuesday, 64-49 as 1½-point home underdogs. The lone piece of good news for Brian Gregory's club is the 3-0 ATS record in ACC play as 'dogs of nine points or more, including covers in losses to Duke and Clemson.
The Heels own a 6-2 ATS record as a favorite of between 10 and 26 points this season, while scoring 80 points or more in eight of the past 10 home contests. In North Carolina's only meeting with Georgia Tech last season, the Jackets ran out the Heels as six-point home underdogs in a 78-58 rout at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
Iowa at Indiana
The Hoosiers began the season on fire by running off 12 consecutive victories, but Indiana has hit a speed bump with losses in four of its past five. Tom Crean's club hosts surprising Iowa at Assembly Hall, as the Hawkeyes have upset Wisconsin and Michigan in Big 10 play. Iowa looks to improve its road record to 4-1 ATS within conference action, including two covers as double-digit underdogs.
Indiana cashed in its first seven lined games of the season, including an upset of top-ranked Kentucky, 73-72 as 5½-point home 'dogs in mid-December. Following a stunning victory as home 'dogs against Ohio State, the Hoosiers have stumbled to a 1-6 ATS record the last seven games. Included in this skid are straight-up losses to Minnesota and Nebraska in the favorite role, but IU owns a 6-2-1 mark to the 'over' in conference play.
Iowa is slowly become a noticeable team to bet on by posting a 7-3 ATS record the previous 10 contests, despite Thursday's home loss to Nebraska. The Hawkeyes have lost two conference games by 29 points or more to Michigan State and Ohio State, but Fran McCaffery's team pulled off the biggest win inside the Big 10 at Wisconsin as 17-point underdogs. Iowa swept the season series from Indiana last season, including a 64-63 triumph in Bloomington as 5½-point 'dogs last February.
Oregon State at Oregon
The battle of the Beaver State takes place in Eugene as the Ducks go for a 7-2 start in Pac-12 play. Oregon State swept the Los Angeles duo last weekend with a pair of victories over UCLA (87-84) and USC (78-59) to improve to 3-5 inside the conference. The Beavers are searching for their first Pac-12 road win after losing the opening four contests away from Corvallis, while failing to cover each time as an underdog.
The Ducks have owned three separate winning streaks of four games this season, as Dana Altman's team lost by double-figures in losses to BYU and Washington when trying for a fifth straight victory. Oregon pulled off consecutive road underdogs wins at Arizona and Arizona State, followed by home wins over USC and UCLA. The Ducks attempt to improve on a 2-5 ATS record as a favorite this season, while going for their third straight win in the series over the Beavers.
Craig Robinson's club has turned into the hottest 'over' team in the country by cashing in 10 straight lined games, including all eight in Pac-12 play. Oregon State has won only two road games all season, beating winless Towson and knocking off 2-18 Chicago State each by over 20 points. The Beavers are 2-8-1 ATS the previous 11 conference road contests dating back to last season, with both covers coming as 12-point 'dogs or more.
Stanford at California
These two Bay Area rivals sit in the upper-half of the conference race, while the Golden Bears look to take sole possession of first with a victory to go along with an Oregon loss. Stanford has struggled from an ATS standpoint since early December by putting together a 3-8 ATS mark the last 11 lined games. The Cardinal attempts to snap a two-game skid after losing a pair of games by double-digits at Washington and Washington State last weekend.
Cal had its four-game winning streak come to a screeching halt in Pullman last Saturday with a 77-75 setback at Washington State as 4½-point road 'chalk.' Mike Montgomery's club owns a 4-0 record in Berkeley inside conference play, but has been listed as a single-digit home favorite only once, coming in a 16-point rout of UCLA as 6½-point 'chalk.' The Golden Bears are 5-1 ATS off a non-cover, with the lone ATS loss appearing in a 53-49 victory over USC, as Cal was listed as 10½-point favorites.
Stanford has been less than impressive away from Palo Alto by posting a 3-3 record on the highway, but two of those victories came at UC-Davis and Seattle. The only road win in Pac-12 play came at Oregon State in four overtimes, 103-101, just the fourth away victory against a conference foe since last season. The Cardinal split the two meetings with the Bears in 2011, but Stanford has dropped each of the last three matchups at Haas Pavillion.
Sunday's Top College Basketball Trends
OHIO ST is 15-1 ATS at home off BB covers as favorite (vs Michigan)
MANHATTAN is 9-0 ATS in January road games (vs NIAGARA)
RIDER is 5-24 ATS as home favorite of 3.5 to 6 pts (vs Siena)
NOTRE DAME is 9-0 ATS Away if total is 129.5 or less (vs UConn)
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS vs. conference (vs Indiana St)
INDIANA ST is 1-9 ATS vs. conference (vs Evansville)
FAIRFIELD is 0-7 ATS off SU loss (vs Marist)