Sunday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Washington Huskies at Saint Louis Billikens
Something will have to give when Washington and Saint Louis square off on Sunday afternoon. Combined, the Huskies (3-0, 2-1 ATS) and Billikens (2-0, 2-0 ATS) are 5-0 and 4-1 ATS.
St. Louis is coming off a disappointing 12-19 (6-10 Atlantic 10) campaign, but last season was rocked before it started by a sexual assault investigation. Charges were dropped, but it left both Kwamain Mitchell and Willie Reed out for the year.
Mitchell is back and the Billikens are off to a good start. The star point guard shot just three of 13 in a 71-37 win over Tennessee State on November 11, but he dished out eight assists. Mitchell had nine points, four assists, and a team-high seven rebounds in Tuesday’s 61-42 blowout of Southern Illinois.
“He adds a whole new element to our game,” teammate Cody Ellis said of Mitchell. “He draws a lot of respect from everyone we play. He is definitely a big asset to us.”
Washington will be playing its first road game of the season. The Huskies endured a big scare against Florida Atlantic last Sunday when it led by four points with just over a minute to play before prevailing 77-71.
Shooting guard C.J. Wilcox is averaging 19.3 points and making 52.9 percent of his field goals through three games.
Pick: Saint Louis
Iowa Hawkeyes at Creighton Bluejays
Another all-undefeated matchup on Sunday pits a pair of 3-0, 1-0 ATS teams in Iowa and Creighton.
They already have one common opponent in the form of none other than the Chicago State Cougars. Iowa dominated 96-53 at home last Friday and Creighton, also with home-court advantage, prevailed by a similar 95-61 decision last Sunday.
The Bluejays already have a pretty decent road win having defeated UAB 70-60, which preceded a pair of blowout home victories against inferior competition. Sophomore forward Doug McDermott poured in 27 points against the Blazers and is averaging 20.3 points per contest despite playing limited minutes in the two most recent outings.
It's a family affair at Creighton, where second-year head coach Greg McDermott is Doug's father. And Doug is certainly on the way to making his dad a very happy man this season thanks in part to plenty of offseason work.
“I think I’ve gotten a little bigger, and I tried to work on my ball-handling in the offseason,” Doug explained. “Last year I was more of a back-to-the-basket guy. I did a lot of work on facing up, and got better in that area.
“I think I get it, after playing a year in college, what I’m going to see night in and night out. We have a lot of returning pieces, so we should be really good.”
Iowa, which is also looking good, is playing its first road game of the year. The Hawkeyes are being led by guards Matt Gatens (16.3 ppg) and Eric May (15.3 ppg).
Pick: Creighton
ARKANSAS ST (1 - 2) at OHIO U (2 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games 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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RHODE ISLAND (0 - 2) at NEBRASKA (2 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 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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S ALABAMA (1 - 1) at FLORIDA ST (3 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 3:00 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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CREIGHTON (3 - 0) vs. IOWA (3 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 85-115 ATS (-41.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IOWA is 64-92 ATS (-37.2 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (2 - 2) at MICHIGAN ST (1 - 2) - 11/20/2011, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite 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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WASHINGTON (3 - 0) at SAINT LOUIS (2 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning 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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WASHINGTON ST (1 - 1) at PORTLAND (2 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in November games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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HOUSTN BAPTIST (1 - 2) vs. CS-FULLERTON (2 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 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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NICHOLLS ST (0 - 3) at LA-LAFAYETTE (2 - 2) - 11/20/2011, 4:30 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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LEHIGH (2 - 2) vs. E KENTUCKY (2 - 2) - 11/20/2011, 3:00 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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WM & MARY (0 - 4) at LIBERTY (2 - 2) - 11/20/2011, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LIBERTY is 2-0 straight up against WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
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DUQUESNE (1 - 1) at VALPARAISO (3 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 3:30 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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W CAROLINA (2 - 1) at IOWA ST (1 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 75-50 ATS (+20.0 Units) in home games 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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TENNESSEE ST (1 - 2) at S CAROLINA (1 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 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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SE MISSOURI ST (1 - 2) at OREGON (1 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 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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E ILLINOIS (1 - 1) at N ILLINOIS (0 - 3) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
E ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LOYOLA-IL (0 - 3) at FURMAN (2 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 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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N COLORADO (0 - 2) at N IOWA (1 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 6:00 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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MONTANA (2 - 1) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 0) - 11/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 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.
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MURRAY ST (3 - 0) at UAB (0 - 1) - 11/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UAB is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
HAMPTON vs. RUTGERS
No trends available
Rutgers is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
No trends available
Virginia Commonwealth is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
OLD DOMINION vs. KENTUCKY
No trends available
Kentucky is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky's last 6 games
WASHINGTON vs. SAINT LOUIS
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Louis's last 6 games
Saint Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
HOLY CROSS vs. FAIRFIELD
No trends available
Fairfield is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Fairfield is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
COPPIN STATE vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. IOWA STATE
Western Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Western Carolina is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Iowa State is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Iowa State is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
MISS VALLEY STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
No trends available
North Carolina is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
North Carolina is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
RHODE ISLAND vs. NEBRASKA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Rhode Island's last 8 games on the road
Rhode Island is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nebraska is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
TOWSON vs. UNC GREENSBORO
No trends available
UNC Greensboro is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. FURMAN
Loyola of Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Loyola of Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Furman is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
BOSTON UNIVERSITY vs. CORNELL
No trends available
Cornell is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cornell is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
IONA vs. MARYLAND
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Maryland's last 12 games
Maryland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. CS FULLERTON
No trends available
CS Fullerton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
ARKANSAS STATE vs. OHIO
Arkansas State is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Illinois's last 6 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Illinois's last 6 games
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SOUTH FLORIDA vs. PENN STATE
No trends available
Penn State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
LEHIGH vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY
No trends available
Eastern Kentucky is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
GEORGIA TECH vs. LSU
No trends available
LSU is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Stephen F. Austin
Texas Tech is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. FLORIDA STATE
South Alabama is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Alabama's last 6 games on the road
Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. RICE
No trends available
Rice is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
CREIGHTON vs. IOWA
No trends available
Iowa is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Iowa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. IUPUI
Eastern Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available
MURRAY STATE vs. UAB
Murray State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UAB's last 8 games
UAB is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
BELMONT vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
No trends available
Middle Tennessee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
DUQUESNE vs. VALPARAISO
Duquesne is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Valparaiso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Valparaiso is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
NICHOLLS STATE vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 8 games at home
Louisiana-Lafayette is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
SE MISSOURI STATE vs. OREGON
SE Missouri State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of SE Missouri State's last 7 games on the road
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oregon's last 11 games at home
WILLIAM & MARY vs. LIBERTY
William & Mary is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
No trends available
Wisc-Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Wisc-Milwaukee is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
WICHITA STATE vs. TEMPLE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Temple's last 5 games
Temple is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
TENNESSEE STATE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Tennessee State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
South Carolina is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 6 games
NORFOLK STATE vs. TCU
No trends available
TCU is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. TULSA
No trends available
Tulsa is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. MICHIGAN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Michigan State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
Michigan State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M vs. NEVADA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nevada's last 6 games at home
Nevada is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Northern Colorado is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Northern Iowa is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. WAKE FOREST
No trends available
Wake Forest is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Wake Forest is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
BINGHAMTON vs. SAINT PETER'S
No trends available
Saint Peter's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Saint Peter's is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
TOLEDO vs. TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
Toledo is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games on the road
No trends available
MONTANA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montana's last 7 games on the road
Montana is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
PURDUE vs. ALABAMA
No trends available
Alabama is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
SETON HALL vs. NORTHWESTERN
No trends available
Northwestern is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seton Hall
MISSISSIPPI vs. MARQUETTE
No trends available
Marquette is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
WASHINGTON STATE vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games on the road
Washington State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Portland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington State
MORGAN STATE vs. UNLV
No trends available
UNLV is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
UNLV is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games