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Creighton won four of last five games with Depaul, winning 81-62/75-62 in last two visits here; Bluejays won first two Big Est road games by 10-15 points- visitor won four of their five league games so far. DePaul lost eight of last nine games, is 0-5 in Big East, losing home games by 12-5 points- this is their first home game in 12 days. Big East home dogs are 3-5 against the spread.
Home side won four of last five Michigan-Iowa games; Wolverines lost 75-59/85-67 in last two visits here. Iowa spanked Michigan State in East Lansing Thursday; they've won six in row overall, winning first two at hoe in conference by 13-11 points. Michigan won seven of its last eight games, losing by 17 at Purdue, winning by 10 at Illinois in only two Big 14 road games so far. Big 14 home favorites are 7-9 vs spread.
Home side won all three UConn-Houston games; Huskies lost by 4-2 in their two AAC visits here. UConn lost two of last three games after its 10-3 start to season- they won at Texas/Tulane before losing at Tulsa on Thursday. Houston 13-3 but 1-2 vs top 10 teams, beating LSU in OT, losing to Tulsa/URI. AAC home teams are 3-1 vs spread in games where spread was less than five points.
Southern Illinois is 3-2 in its last five games with Drake, winning two of last three visits in series where underdogs are 3-0-1 vs spread last couple years. Salukis won seven of last eight games overall; they won first two Valley road games by 21-10 points. Drake is 0-5 in Valley, losing four of five by 10+ points- they lost first two home games by 5-10 points. MVC home underdogs are 3-7 vs spread.
Wichita State won its last six games with Indiana State, which lost last two visits here by 20-17 points. Shockers are 5-0 in Valley after starting season 5-5; they won first two MVC home games by 20-3 points, with close win over Evansville. Sycamores won last four games with win at Drake; their only Valley loss was by 8 at Evansville in opener Dec 30th. MVC double digit home favorites are 5-3 vs spread.
Wisconsin won three of last four games with Michigan State, sweeping the Spartans by 7-11 points LY, but now Bo Ryan is gone and Badgers are 1-4 in conference, losing the last three games by total of nine points. Michigan State got spanked at home by Iowa Thursday after winning two games before that by 25-27 points. Big 14 home underdogs are 5-4 against the spread.
Virginia won its last five games with Florida State, but LY's 62-50 win in Tallahassee was its first win in last nine visits here- home sides are 14-5 in last 19 series games. Cavaliers lost at Va Tech/Ga Tech by total of six points in their two ACC road games; Virginia's eFG% defense is #11 in ACC in league play. FSU snapped 3-game skid last time out wth 85-78 win at NC State. ACC home underdogs are 8-5 vs spread.
Oregon swept Colorado 73-60/93-85 LY, after losing five of previous six series games; Ducks are 0-3 in Pac-12 games in Boulder, losing by 1-1-9 points in series where home side is 5-1 SU. Oregon allowed 60.7 ppg in winning last three games by 3-13-18 points- they clocked Utah in SLC Thursday. Colorado is 2-3 in last five games after starting season 11-1; they split two Pac-12 home tilts. Pac-12 home underdogs are 8-2.
Oregon State is 4-2 vs Utah in Pac-12 play, winning two of three here; Beavers lost by 17 at Colorado Thursday, their first loss in three true road games (won at Rice/UCSB); they're 5-2 in last seven games overall. Utah got pummeled at home by Oregon Thursday; they're 1-3 in first four Pac-12 games, with only win by hoop at Colorado. Pac-12 home favorites of 5+ points are 7-2 against the spread.
Home side won last four Niagara-Manhattan games; Eagles lost by 18-9 points in last two visits here. Niagara lost 8 of last 10 games; last three games were decided by total of 9 points- they're 0-3 on MAAC road, losing by 13-12-5 points. Jaspers lost 55-53 at Niagara 8 days ago, in a brckfest where teams combined to make 6-23 from the arc. MAAC home favorites of 6+ points are 4-9 vs spread.
St Peter's is 4-2 in last six games vs Marist after 68-60 win at McCann Center 13 days ago. Peacocks are 4-1 in MAAC and four of five games were on road; they beat Siena by 4 in only MAAC home game. MAAC home favorites of 6+ points are 4-9 vs spread. Marist are 0-5 since two OT win over Brown; they lost last game in two OTs at Rider. Marist is 1-6 vs top 200 teams, with only win against Army.
Visitor is 4-1 in Canisius-Quinnipiac games; Griffins won 86-74/65-63 in two visits here, but lost 78-76 at home to Quinnipiac Dec 5- both teams shot over 50% on 2-point shots in game Canisius led by 12 early in first half. Bobcats lost seven of last eight games with last three losses all by 12+ points. Canisius snapped 4-game skid with win at Manhattan two nights ago. MAAC home underdogs of 3 or less points are 7-1.
Iona is without Washington (suspension) for this game; Gaels won their last six games with Rider, winning by 3-10 points in last two visits here. Iona won first meeting this year 67-58 10 days ago, game that was tied at half. Rider got first MAAC win in double OT over Marist Thursday; Broncs are 4-4 in last eight games, with last two wins both in double OT MAAC home underdogs of 3 or less points are 7-1 vs spread.
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When Virginia Cavaliers and Florida State Seminoles clash on Sunday the teams will look to continue a solid trend for 'Under' gamblers. In the past fifteen meetings the 'Under' has hit 13 times with 2 'Over' including a perfect 7-0 'Under' running the hardwood in Tallahassee. Adding fuel for 'Under gamblers, the Cavaliers have a terrific defense (60.7) and the total has gone 'Under' 11 times with 1 'Over' when FSU is held to 65 or less points.
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Virginia (-4, 137) at Florida State
Virginia (13-3 SU, 7-7 ATS) and Florida State (11-5, 6-6 ATS) is a clash of styles. The Cavaliers play at an extremely slow pace while the Seminoles want to play fast while getting up and down the court. Virginia is normally a strong defensive team, but they have been vulnerable to quick and efficient offensive teams this season. Florida State’s defense has been torched by teams that play a similar style to them, but Virginia does not possess an explosive offense, so the Seminoles are not overmatched in this game.
Virginia has dominated this series the past two years, going 5-0 SU (4-1 ATS) with wins by 12, 12, 13, 10, and 14 point margins. However, the Cavaliers do not seem as talented this season. Normally, a slow-down half-court team like UVA is worth a look against an uptempo team like FSU. However, Virginia's defensive numbers are less impressive this season when factoring in their opponents played. The Cavaliers are allowing 42.3% FG and 34.6% 3-pt (versus opponents that average just 44.8% and 34.5%). Those defensive numbers are much weaker for a Virginia squad that has dominated Florida State the past two seasons.