Sunday's Best NCAAB Bets
By Covers.com
Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes (-9.5, 118.5)
Jared Sullinger is rarely 100 percent due to a bad back, but DeSean Thomas has been stepping up for the Buckeyes heading into Sunday's home game against Wisconsin.
Thomas is averaging 22 points in the last two games. He went for 25 points and 13 rebounds in a February 18 loss at Michigan before scoring 19 in Tuesday's 83-67 blowout of Illinois. Thomas played all 40 minutes against the Wolverines.
These two Big Ten rivals faced each other at Ohio State on February 4, with the Buckeyes covering the 3.5-point spread by winning 58-52. Thomas hit eight of 15 shots for 16 points while grabbing six boards.
As for the Badgers, they are in relatively lackluster form at the moment. Wisconsin has lot two of its last three, three of its last five, and is 1-6 ATS in its last seven. Bo Ryan and company are coming off a 67-66 loss at Iowa on Thursday.
Pick: Ohio State
Pittsburgh Panthers at Louisville Cardinals (-8,129.5)
It's safe to say that Pittsburgh is the streakiest team in all of Division I basketball. The Panthers won 11 of their first 12 games, which included a nine-game winning streak. Then they lost eight in a row. Then they won four in a row.
Now Pitt is back in a streak of futility. Jamie Dixon's squad has dropped four in a row and is 0-4 ATS in that span. The Panthers haven't scored more than 48 points in either of their last two and they have scored 51 points or fewer in three of their last four. They are coming off home losses to West Virginia and South Florida.
"We've shown some signs, but we just seem to deal with guys either getting re-injured or new injuries," Dixon told the Pittsburgh Review Tribune. "I do believe. We've just got to get a good feeling about how we are playing and what we are doing. That's how I can see us improving."
Louisville has lost two of its last three (1-2 ATS) but has won seven of its last nine (7-2 ATS). The Cardinals rolled in the season's previous meeting between the two teams, 73-62 at Pittsburgh on January 21.
Pick: Louisville
Game of the day: Wisconsin at Ohio State
By Covers.com
Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes (-9.5, 118.5)
THE STORY: If No. 9 Ohio State has designs on earning a share of a Big Ten regular season title, it will almost certainly need to begin its final three-game stretch with a win in its final home game over No. 15 Wisconsin – the conference’s most successful road team over the past 10 seasons. The Buckeyes, who have already secured a 58-52 road victory over the Badgers on Feb. 4, enter this contest with wins in 40 of their last 41 home games. The Badgers, who trail Ohio State and Michigan by one game and conference leader Michigan State by two games, are 5-3 in conference road games and 8-4 overall away from home.
ABOUT WISCONSIN (20-8, 9-5 Big Ten, 13-12 ATS): Since coach Bo Ryan took over the program before the 2001-02 season, the Badgers have accumulated 47 road wins in conference play and 61 overall – both marks are the best in the Big Ten over that span. One problem area recently has been Wisconsin’s renowned defense, which has allowed two of its last three opponents to shoot 48 percent or better from the field after not allowing a single opponent to shoot that well over its first 25 games. However, the Badgers have been more efficient beyond the arc lately, hitting at least 37.5 percent of their 3-pointers in consecutive games for just the second time in conference play.
ABOUT OHIO STATE (23-5, 11-4 Big Ten, 14-9 ATS): The Buckeyes are in the top 10 in several NCAA statistical categories: Second in scoring margin (plus-17.9), fourth in turnover margin (plus-4.9) and eighth in scoring defense (57.1 points per game). Ohio State also allows its opponents just 0.86 points per possession – the best mark in the nation. In Ohio State’s earlier victory over Wisconsin, sophomore standout Jared Sullinger controlled the paint early and often – scoring 16 first-half points en route to posting one of his five double-doubles in Big Ten play.
TRENDS:
* Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Ohio St.
* Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Badgers are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings.
TIP-INS:
1. The Badgers (51.7 points allowed per game and 27.9 percent 3-point shooting) are on pace to break their modern-day school records in scoring and 3-point field-goal percentage defense.
2. William Buford needs just two 3-pointers to become the third Ohio State player ever to record 200 for his career.
3. Jordan Taylor owns a career 3.06 assist-to-turnover ratio and will likely break the NCAA record held by ex-UTEP guard Julyan Stone (2.70 from 2008-11).
Sunday's Tip Sheet
By Chris David
VegasInsider.com
Wisconsin (20-8 SU, 12-12 ATS) at Ohio State (23-5 SU, 14-8 ATS)
Ohio State will play its final home game of the season on Sunday and the oddsmakers are expecting a big performance, listing the school as a healthy 10-point favorite over Wisconsin. It will be the last game for shooting guard William Buford and most would expect the final sendoff for sophomore sensation Jared Sullinger as well.
The Buckeyes are coming off a wire-to-wire victory over Illinois (83-67) on Tuesday at home and most gamblers saw them cover as 15½-point favorites but there were a couple shops that closed the game at 16.
Ohio State has nearly been unbeatable in Columbus this season, going 18-1 straight up and 10-4 against the spread. All but two of the 18 victories came by double digits. The lone loss came to Michigan State (48-58) on Feb. 11 in a game that the Buckeyes couldn’t buy a shot (26.4%) from the floor. To put things in perspective, 18 of the points came from the free throw line.
Thad Matta’s team did rebound from the Spartans' loss with a win at Minnesota (78-68) but it also fell to another ranked opponent soon after, losing at Michigan (51-56) last Saturday. Some gamblers might consider Ohio State a bully and probably wonder how they’ll respond against 16th-ranked Wisconsin.
The Badgers sit in fourth place of the Big 10 standings with a 9-6 record and its fare to call this squad inconsistent. They got caught looking ahead on Thursday with a 67-66 loss at Iowa, and that was the second time the Hawkeyes beat them this season.
How will Bo Ryan’s team perform off a loss on Sunday? Since dropping three straight in early January, the Badgers have gone 3-0 off a loss and two of the wins came on the road.
Backing the Badgers lately has been a losing proposition, as gamblers have watched the team go 1-6 versus the number.
As an underdog this season, Wisconsin is 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS. This will be the largest number the Badgers have received since getting 6½-points at North Carolina on Nov. 30. The Tar Heels won 60-57 at home, but failed to cover.
Ohio State stopped Wisconsin 58-52 on Feb. 4 as a 3½-point road favorite. Prior to this outcome, the home team captured the previous five encounters. The total on the first battle this season closed at 118 and it was never threatened. Sunday’s ‘over/under’ came out at a similar number of 117½. Total players should note that even though Wisconsin likes to slow it down, its last four games have gone ‘over.’
After this game, Ohio State closes the season with road games at Northwestern and Michigan State. Wisconsin finishes Big 10 play with winnable home games versus Minnesota and Illinois.
Tip-off is slated for 4:00 p.m. ET and CBS will televise nationally.
Florida State (19-8 SU, 13-12 ATS) at Miami, Fl. (16-10 SU, 11-12 ATS)
Big game for the Hurricanes, who are projected to be on the outside of this year’s NCAA Tournament. Outside of Duke and North Carolina, the ACC isn’t strong this season and that hasn’t helped Miami’s chances of an at-large bid.
The Hurricanes suffered a very tough loss on Tuesday at Maryland (75-70). They led late but couldn’t buy a bucket at the end of the game and failed to cover as three-point road favorites.
Miami is 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS in its last four games and one of the losses came to Florida State on Feb. 11. The Seminoles earned a 64-59 win over the ‘Canes, but failed to cash tickets as 6½-point home favorites.
Head coach Jim Larranaga is hoping his Miami squad can snap a six-game losing skid to FSU. The last victory (75-69) for the Hurricanes came in 2009 and they were favored (-6) in that contest. We mention that because Miami opened as a short ‘chalk’ (-1.5) over the Seminoles for this affair.
Miami has played well at home (11-3) this season but none of the wins are very impressive and the three setbacks came against quality opponents in Memphis, N.C. State and North Carolina. The Seminoles are definitely in the category of the Tigers and Wolfpack.
FSU has produced a 4-2 ledger in conference road games and that includes solid wins as underdogs over Virginia Tech, Duke and N.C. State. However, Leonard Hamilton’s team has also come up lame at Clemson (59-79) and Boston College (60-64).
The Seminoles were humbled by Duke (66-74) on Thursday at home, which snapped a three-game winning streak. FSU has won its last three games off a loss and it held all three opponents under 60 points.
Low total for Sunday’s affair (129) but the last four meetings between the pair have all gone ‘under’ the number. And Miami has watched four of its last five go ‘under’ which includes three straight at Coral Gables.
Including this game, all of Miami’s remaining contests are must-win spots. A road game against N.C. State follows before closing the season at home against Boston College next Saturday. Florida State is all but assured a tournament position but more wins can only improve their positioning.
ESPNU will provide coverage of this ACC battle at 6:00 p.m. ET.
CINCINNATI (20 - 8) at S FLORIDA (17 - 11) - 2/26/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 82-112 ATS (-41.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 3-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 3-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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N ILLINOIS (3 - 23) at C MICHIGAN (8 - 19) - 2/26/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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PITTSBURGH (15 - 13) at LOUISVILLE (21 - 7) - 2/26/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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N TEXAS (16 - 12) at DENVER (20 - 8) - 2/26/2012, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N TEXAS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
N TEXAS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
N TEXAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
N TEXAS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
N TEXAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games this season.
N TEXAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
N TEXAS is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
N TEXAS is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
N TEXAS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
N TEXAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 4-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 4-1 straight up against DENVER 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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CALIFORNIA (23 - 6) at COLORADO (18 - 9) - 2/26/2012, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
CALIFORNIA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 88-61 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 88-61 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-1 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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IOWA (15 - 13) at ILLINOIS (16 - 12) - 2/26/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 4-0 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 4-0 straight up against IOWA 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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FLORIDA ST (19 - 8) at MIAMI (16 - 10) - 2/26/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 5-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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OREGON (19 - 8) at OREGON ST (15 - 12) - 2/26/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OREGON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in February games this season.
OREGON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 3-2 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 3-2 straight up against OREGON 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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NIAGARA (13 - 17) at MARIST (12 - 17) - 2/26/2012, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 3-3 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 4-2 straight up against MARIST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CANISIUS (5 - 23) at SIENA (12 - 16) - 2/26/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.
SIENA is 34-14 ATS (+18.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
SIENA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 4-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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ST PETERS (5 - 24) at IONA (23 - 6) - 2/26/2012, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ST PETERS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
ST PETERS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 18.5 to 24 points since 1997.
ST PETERS is 81-57 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 81-57 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
IONA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
IONA is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
IONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 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
IONA is 3-3 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-2 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FAIRFIELD (17 - 12) at RIDER (12 - 18) - 2/26/2012, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LOYOLA-MD (20 - 8) at MANHATTAN (20 - 10) - 2/26/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 21-4 ATS (+16.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 96-51 ATS (+39.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 96-51 ATS (+39.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 80-40 ATS (+36.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 37-9 ATS (+27.1 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 75-45 ATS (+25.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 3-3 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 5-1 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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WISCONSIN (20 - 8) at OHIO ST (23 - 5) - 2/26/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 160-125 ATS (+22.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-2 straight up against WISCONSIN 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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INDIANA (21 - 7) at MINNESOTA (17 - 11) - 2/26/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (20 - 8) at OHIO U (22 - 6) - 2/26/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 105-71 ATS (+26.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 105-71 ATS (+26.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 154-118 ATS (+24.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 70-38 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
OHIO U is 60-37 ATS (+19.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
OHIO U is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OHIO U is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
AKRON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
AKRON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
AKRON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
AKRON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 4-2 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 3-3 straight up against AKRON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against South Florida
South Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 5 games
INDIANA vs. MINNESOTA
Indiana is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Northern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Michigan is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Central Michigan is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
NIAGARA vs. MARIST
Niagara is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 9 games on the road
Marist is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Marist is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
PITTSBURGH vs. LOUISVILLE
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games on the road
Louisville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Louisville's last 10 games
CANISIUS vs. SIENA
Canisius is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 6 games on the road
Siena is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Siena's last 12 games
NORTH TEXAS vs. DENVER
North Texas is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
North Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games
FAIRFIELD vs. RIDER
Fairfield is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Fairfield's last 9 games on the road
Rider is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rider's last 7 games
LOYOLA vs. MANHATTAN
Loyola is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola's last 6 games on the road
Manhattan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Manhattan is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
WISCONSIN vs. OHIO STATE
Wisconsin is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 6 games on the road
Ohio State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Ohio State is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
SAINT PETER'S vs. IONA
Saint Peter's is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Saint Peter's last 9 games on the road
Iona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Iona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
CALIFORNIA vs. COLORADO
California is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of California's last 23 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
IOWA vs. ILLINOIS
Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
FLORIDA STATE vs. MIAMI
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida State's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
OREGON vs. OREGON STATE
Oregon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Oregon State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Oregon State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
AKRON vs. OHIO
Akron is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Akron is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Ohio is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games
Sunday's Top College Basketball Trends
N TEXAS is 10-0 ATS off an Over (vs Denver)
MINNESOTA is 0-10 ATS after scoring 65 + BB Games (vs Indiana)
LOYOLA MD is 21-4 ATS as road dog of 3.5 to 6 points (vs Manhattan)
C MICHIGAN is 2-12 ATS off 3 straight games w/ 14 or less turnovers (vs N ILLINOIS)
ST PETERS is 3-13 ATS off conference game (vs Iona)
NCAAB Preview
South Florida won its last six home games, allowing 58.2 ppg; Bulls are 3-2 as Big East favorite, 2-2 at home, but they're 0-6 vs teams ranked in top 40, with best win 56-55 over #42 Seton Hall. Cincinnati comes off a big home win over Louisville Thursday, its third straight win; Bearcats are 4-1 as Big East road underdog- they've allowed 59.7 ppg during their ongoing win streak. Big East home favorites of 3 or less points are 9-10 against the spread this season.
Louisville (+3.5) won 73-62 at Pitt Jan 21, game that made Panthers 0-7 in conference play; Pitt then won four in row, but has now lost last four games (0-4 vs spread), scoring just 53 ppg. Pitt is 3-1 as road underdog in league games, losing on road by 13-3-5-8-12-7 points. Underdogs are 6-1 vs spread in their Big East road games. Big East home favorites of 8+ points are 20-19-1 against the spread. Cardinals are 4-2 as home faves; their last four games were decided by 4 or less points, or in OT.
Denver (-3) lost 75-74 at North Texas in OT Jan 21, as NBA prospect Mitchell went nuts (30 points, 17 boards) in first game after two North Texas guards were tossed off team. Mean Green is 7-1 vs spread as Sun Belt underdog, 5-1 on road, losing road games by 3-2-5 points (4-3 SU). Pioneers are 4-3 as home favorite, winning home games by 17-13-14-15-25-19. Denver hasn't played in eight days, while UNT won at Little Rock in OT Thursday; tough to prep for Princeton offense in 2-3 days.
Highlight of Minnesota's season is probably 77-74 win (+9.5) at Indiana Jan 12, when Gophers had 16 offensive rebounds, held Hoosiers to 4-18 from arc, but Minnesota has hit skids recently, losing last four games, scoring just 60.8 ppg. Big Dozen home teams are 9-11 against the spread when the number is 3 or less points. Indiana won three of their last four games; Hoosiers are 2-6 on Big Dozen road, with only wins at Purdue by 17, at Penn State by 6.
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