Thursday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Wisconsin Badgers at Iowa Hawkeyes (5, 126)
Iowa has not beaten No. 15 Wisconsin twice in the same season since 1995, but the Hawkeyes are in position for the sweep after stunning the Badgers in Madison 72-65 on Dec. 31.
Cold shooting doomed Wisconsin in the first meeting - the Badgers were 34.8 percent from the field. The Hawkeyes and Badgers have been polar opposites this season, with Iowa riding the Big Ten's third-ranked scoring offense and Wisconsin comfortably atop the conference in scoring defense.
The Badgers have been one of the league's best road teams, sporting a 6-3 record in true away games.
Their offense, however, has not been as productive as in years past. Part of that is because of a tempo that creates fewer possessions per game (59.3) than any team in the country, but Wisconsin shoots only 42.3 percent from the floor (11th in the Big Ten) and its free-throw percentage (73.4) has dropped substantially from last year's NCAA-best figure of 81.8 percent.
Pick: Hawkeyes
USC Trojans at Arizona Wildcats (-14, 115)
Arizona’s bid for at least an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament continues with a home game against last-place Southern California, which is one loss away from tying the school record of 22 losses set in 1988-89.
The Trojans lost 57-46 to Arizona on Jan. 8, and the Wildcats’ defense has only improved over the past month. Arizona is allowing 61.7 points in Pac-12 play, while the Trojans are scoring a conference-worst 51.5 points per game. Southern California is 1-14 in its last 15 games.
The Trojans are down to six scholarship players and ranked last in most Pac-12 statistical categories. Maurice Jones is the only player averaging double figures in points at 13.7, while Byron Wesley leads all active players with 4.9 rebounds per game.
The Trojans shot only 29 percent and scored 16 points in the first half in their first meeting with the Wildcats.
Pick: Under
Game of the day: Duke at Florida State
By Covers.com
Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles (Pick 'em, 140.5)
THE STORY: After spending years on the periphery, the Seminoles are poised to end the Duke-North Carolina stranglehold that has gripped the ACC for nearly a decade.
A sellout crowd will be on hand for the biggest game in the program’s history, as 16th-ranked Florida State tries to complete a season-sweep of Duke and move closer to its first-ever ACC regular season title. A second win over the fourth-ranked Blue Devils would give the Seminoles the tie-breaker over Duke and North Carolina.
The Seminoles handed the Tar Heels a 33-point loss on Jan. 14 and, one week later, Michael Snaer’s stunning buzzer-beater gave Florida State a 76-73 win in Cameron Indoor Stadium, ending Duke's home winning streak at 45 games. Snaer’s majestic 3-pointer from the right wing, which hit nothing but net, was the perfect capper to a game in which the Seminoles shot 67 percent in the second half.
Florida State has won two straight over Duke after losing the previous five meetings. The Blue Devils lead the all-time series 30-8.
ABOUT DUKE (23-4, 10-2 ACC, 12-15 ATS): The Blue Devils didn’t have to worry about staging a big comeback Sunday against rebuilding Boston College, as they blasted the young Eagles 75-50 for their fourth straight win. Duke had rallied from 10 and 20-point deficits in two of its previous three victories.
Seth Curry had 18 points in the win over Boston College and is averaging 21.6 points on 50 percent shooting (32 of 64) over the last five games. He has 17 3-pointers in that span. Star freshman Austin Rivers, who’s from Winter Haven, Florida, is averaging 18.3 points and three 3-pointers over the last six games.
The potent backcourt has helped Duke average an ACC-best 8.3 3-pointers per game and rank second in the conference in scoring (79.5 points per game). The Blue Devils’ problem, however, has been on the defensive end (68.6 points – 10th in ACC).
ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (19-7, 10-2 ACC, 13-11 ATS): The Seminoles needed another clutch shot from Snaer to get past Virginia Tech last week, but followed that up with a 76-62 win over a desperate North Carolina State team Saturday.
A junior, Snaer is the most consistent offensive threat (he’s averaging a career-best 13.5 points) on a deep team. Florida State has benefited immensely from the emergence of sophomore guard Ian Miller. Miller, who missed the first 11 games due to academic issues, scored 17 points against the Wolfpack and is averaging 12.7 points off the bench over the last four games.
Meanwhile, senior center Bernard James is the driving force behind the nation’s second-best field goal defense (37 percent). James is averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and three blocks over the last four games. More impressively, he is shooting 74 percent (17 of 23) in that span.
TRENDS:
* Under is 8-0 in the last eight meetings in Florida State.
* Under is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
* Blue Devils are 4-11 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
* Underdog is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
* Blue Devils are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings in Florida State.
TIP INS:
1. The last team other than Duke or North Carolina to win the ACC regular-season title was Wake Forest in 2002-03.
2. The Seminoles are 6-0 at home in league play, while the Blue Devils are 6-0 in ACC road games.
3. Florida State (18.8) and Duke (18.3) are the two most foul-prone teams in the ACC, respectively. The Seminoles are the slightly better free-throw shooting team (70.2 percent compared to 69.6).
CBB Games to Watch
By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com
No. 5 Duke Blue Devils vs. No. 15 Florida State Seminoles (ESPN)
Duke will look to avenge an earlier 76-73 loss to the Seminoles as a 10½-point home favorite. It comes into this matchup 23-4 SU overall and tied with Florida State and North Carolina at 10-2 SU for the lead in the ACC. The Blue Devils are 12-15 ATS this season and 7-6 ATS on the road. Florida State rolled over North Carolina State 76-62 this past Saturday as a two-point road underdog to boost its overall record to 19-7. The Seminoles are 13-11 ATS overall and 8-5 ATS at home. They are 1-4 ATS in their last five games and the total has stayed 'under' in five of their last seven games overall.
CBB Revenge Games
By Brian Edwards
VegasInsider.com
Duke at Florida State
When these schools met at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham on Jan. 21, Florida State captured a 76-73 win as a 10½-point underdog thanks to Michael Snaer’s buzzer beater from the right wing. The Seminoles snapped a 45-game home winning streak for the Blue Devils. Xavier Gibson led a balanced scoring attack with 16 points for the winners. Snaer finished with 14 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Deividas Dulkys added 12 points, five rebounds and four assists. Austin Rivers had a team-high 19 points in the losing effort.
Florida State (19-7 straight up, 13-11 against the spread) has won 10 of its last 11 games but in the process has become overpriced, as evidenced by a 1-4 ATS slump in its last five outings. The ‘Noles took the cash this past Saturday when they went into Raleigh and dominated North Carolina State in a 76-62 win as two-point underdogs. Ian Miller scored a team-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field to pace four FSU scorers in double figures.
Leonard Hamilton’s team has won 14 of its 15 home games, compiling an 8-5 spread record.
Most books opened this game as a pick ‘em with a total of 140½.
Since the aforementioned loss to FSU, Duke (23-4 SU, 12-15 ATS) has won seven of its last eight games, including four in a row. The Blue Devils are coming off a 75-50 win at Boston College as 14½-point road ‘chalk.’ Seth Curry and Rivers led the winners with 18 and 16 points, respectively.
Rivers is averaging a team-high 15.0 points per game for Duke and he buried a game-winning trey to beat North Carolina at the buzzer in Chapel Hill. However, Rivers has an extremely mediocre assists-to-turnovers ratio (57/62) that needs improvement.
The ‘over’ is 17-10 overall for Duke. On the other hand, the ‘under’ is 12-11-1 overall for the ‘Noles, 7-5-1 in their home games. The ‘under’ is on a 12-4 run in the last 16 head-to-head meetings between these ACC adversaries, cashing in eight straight in Tallahassee.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
Brigham Young at Gonzaga
Most books opened Gonzaga (21-5 SU, 11-14-1 ATS) as a 6½-point favorite with a total of 146 ½.
Mark Few’s squad saw its four-game winning streak snapped in Saturday’s 66-65 loss at San Francisco as a five-point road favorite. Elias Harris had 21 points and 11 rebounds against the Dons.
BYU (23-6 SU, 14-11 ATS) comes to Spokane on a five-game winning streak that began with an 83-73 win over Gonzaga as a 3½-point home favorite on Feb. 2. Noah Hartsock was the catalyst on that night, producing 24 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots. Matt Carlino added 18 points and five assists, while Brandon Davies chipped in with 15 points. Sam Dower had a team-high 15 points for the Bulldogs.
Gonzaga lost at BYU earlier this month and was also sent packing from the second round of last year’s NCAA Tournament by the Cougars, who cruised to an 89-67 triumph thanks to 34 points and six assists from the departed Jimmer Fredette.
Gonzaga is 13-1 SU and 7-7 ATS at home this year. The Bulldogs have been single-digit home favorites just twice, going 1-1 both SU and ATS with a win (and cover) vs. Saint Mary’s and an outright loss to Michigan St.
Dave Rose’s team has been a road underdog three times, going 1-2 both SU and ATS. BYU won outright at Va. Tech but lost and failed to cover at Utah St. and at Saint Mary’s.
The ‘under’ is 14-11 overall for BYU.
The ‘under’ is 18-7-1 overall for Gonzaga, 10-3-1 in its home games.
ESPN2 will provide television coverage at 11:00 p.m. Eastern.
B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets
Alabama will travel to Fayetteville on Thursday to take on Arkansas. Most books opened this game as a pick ‘em with a total of 132½. The Razorbacks are coming off their first home loss of the season, while the Crimson Tide stopped the bleeding this past Saturday with a home win over Tennessee. Anthony Grant has reinstated JaMychal Green to the team but his status against the Hogs is in doubt. Tony Mitchell’s suspension will last for the rest of the year.
Most books opened Wisconsin as a five-point favorite for Thursday’s Big Ten game at Iowa. The Hawkeyes are coming off a convincing home win over Indiana as four-point underdogs. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.
Saint Mary’s can’t afford a hiccup Thursday night at Portland. The Gaels opened as 11½-point road favorites at most books.
Cincinnati will host Louisville at 9:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Most spots opened the Bearcats as 1½-point home favorites.
NCAAB Preview
Florida State (+10) shot 54% from floor in 76-73 win at Duke Jan 21, in game FSU trailed by six at half. Duke was just 15-40 (37.5%) inside arc, 10-23 (43.5%) outside it. Blue Devils are 6-0 on ACC road, with narrow escape in Chapel Hill the only close call- they're 4-1 as a road favorite in league play, winning by 7-7-13-15-1-25 points. Seminoles won all six of their ACC home games, with three wins by 5 or less points. ACC home teams are 6-13 vs spread when number is less than 5 points.
Arkansas (+11.5) lost 72-66 at Alabama Jan 28, outscored 20-12 on foul line; Crimson Tide shot 50% from floor, just 2-15 from arc, in game that ended Bama's 4-game losing skid. Razorbacks lost four of last five tilts, getting crushed by 30 at home by Florida in last game, their first loss at home this season. Bama lost four of its last five road games, with only win in that streak at Auburn. SEC home teams are 16-4 vs spread when number is less than 4 points.
Cleveland State is in freefall, losing last five games, with three losses by 4 or less points; Vikings (-2.5) won 66-61 at Detroit Dec 3, grabbing 12 offensive rebounds in game where both teams had 18 turnovers. Horizon home favorites of 6 or less points are 14-16 against the spread. Detroit won its last five games overall; five of their last six Horizon games were decided by 5 or less points. Cleveland State lost its last three games at home, scoring 41-49-49 points.
Ark-Little Rock (+6.5) won 69-66 at North Texas in its Sun Belt opener Dec 29, outscoring UNT 20-8 on foul line; Trojans made 9-18 from arc. UALR won six of last seven games, with only loss at Middle Tennessee; they won last four home games, allowing 59.3 ppg. North Texas is 6-1 vs spread as Sun Belt underdog, with only non-cover in double OT loss at FAU. Little Rock is 4-3 as Sun Belt favorite, 2-2 at home. Sun Belt home favorites of less than 5 points are 9-7 vs spread.
Arizona State (+11.5) lost 75-58 at UCLA Jan 7, turning ball over 15 times (-7) while Bruins shot 54% for game; Sun Devils are 2-8 in last ten games, covering once in last five games as an underdog- they split their six conference home games, losing by 9-6-14 points. Pac-12 single digit home underdogs are 10-7 against the spread. UCLA lost six of last seven games outside of LA; they're 7-3 vs spread as Pac-12 favorite. 10 of 11 ASU conference losses are by 8+ points.
Iowa (+16.5) upset Wisconsin 72-65 in Madison Dec 31, with Badgers making just 3-28 behind arc, shooting 34.8% for game. Hawkeyes won last three home games, allowing 63 ppg; they're 7-5 vs spread as dog in conference play, 4-1 at home. Big Dozen home underdogs of 7 or less points are 17-8 against the spread. Wisconsin is 3-2 vs spread as road favorite in league play- they're 5-2 SU on Big Dozen road, with wins by 29-5-4-6-7 points, and losses at both Michigan schools.
Colorado (+8) lost 84-64 at Stanford Jan 14, with Cardinal making 53% for night, 10-23 from arc, outscoring Buffs 20-10 on foul line. Stanford is 1-4 in last five road games, losing by 12-13-10-11 points, with one win at UAC- they're 1-3 vs spread as Pac-12 dog. Conference home favorites of 5 or less points are 8-10 against spread. Colorado won all seven of its Pac-12 home games (4-2 as home favorite) winning in Boulder by 40-18-11-15-1-22-1 point. Faves covered six of last eight Stanford games.
New Mexico State (-3.5) lost 91-87 at Hawai'i Jan 21, despite forcing 20 Hawai'i turnovers; Warriors made 9-17 from arc, 24-30 on foul line. New Mexico State won four of last five games; they're 2-3 as home favorite in WAC games, winning at home by 20-12-4-11 points, losing to Nevada. Aggies failed to cover last five games as WAC favorite. Hawai'i covered all four games as WAC road underdog, with all five games (3-2) decided by 6 or less points. Warriors lost by 15 at Montana in last game.
Louisville won seven of last eight games- they were down 15 last game in first half at DePaul, before winning in OT; Cardinals are 5-2 in its Big East road games, losing at Providence by 31, 11 at Marquette. Big East home teams are 14-10 vs spread when number is 2 or less points. Cincy is 5-2 at home in Big East games, scoring 55-53 points against St John's, Syracuse, their two home losses. Louisville covered its last four games when they were the underdog.
St Mary's lost three of last four games, losing 65-51 at Murray State in last game in BracketBusters; Gaels are 4-8 as WCC favorite, 2-2 away from home. Portland (+11) lost 78-63 at St Mary's Jan 14, turning ball over 20 times, but they did shoot 51% from floor. Pilots lost last five games overall (1-4 vs spread); they've lost last five conference home games, losing by 19-1-12-19-14 points (3-2 as home dog). WCC double digit favorites are 15-17-1 vs spread, 3-3 on road.
Cal State Fullerton won its last five games (4-1 vs spread), with four of those five wins at home; Titans won three of last four conference away games, with wins by 8-2-13 points. Pacific (+11) lost 78-73 at Fullerton Jan 2, with Titans shooting 54% for game, 12-25 from arc. Tigers won four of last six at home but lost at 4-23 Cal-Davis- they lost last three games with Fullerton, by 2-3-5 points. Big West home dogs of less than 5 points are 2-5 against the spread.
Gonzaga (+3) lost 83-73 at BYU Feb 2, shooting 3-19 from arc with 19 turnovers; Bulldogs are 7-0 in WCC home games, 5-2 as home favorites, winning home games by 39-28-22-11-17-14-19 points. WCC single digit home favorites are 8-7 against the spread. BYU won its last five games; they're 1-3 vs spread as an underdog this season, 0-1 in WCC. Cougars' three conference losses are by 16-14-14 points, but two of those losses were at home.
Murray State's only loss was 72-68 at home to Tennessee State couple weeks ago, game Racers led by 7 at half; since then, Murray won three games in row, by 19-9-14 points- they're 3-3 as OVC road fave- they've won all six conference road games, by 33-12-6-17-7-9 points. Tigers are on 9-game win streak, coming from behind to win Bracket Buster game at Miami, OH Sunday; Tigers covered their last four games as underdog. OVC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 5-8 against spread.
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DUKE (23 - 4) at FLORIDA ST (19 - 7) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 140 to 144.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 straight up against DUKE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ALABAMA (17 - 9) at ARKANSAS (17 - 10) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 4-1 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 3-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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S ALABAMA (15 - 10) at FLA ATLANTIC (11 - 16) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
FLA ATLANTIC is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in February games this season.
FLA ATLANTIC is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 4-2 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 3-3 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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DETROIT (17 - 12) at CLEVELAND ST (20 - 9) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against CLEVELAND ST 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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WRIGHT ST (13 - 16) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (14 - 13) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 4-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 5-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN 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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TROY (8 - 17) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (7 - 19) - 2/23/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 56-86 ATS (-38.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 56-86 ATS (-38.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 4-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-2 straight up against TROY 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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WI-GREEN BAY (13 - 14) at LOYOLA-IL (7 - 20) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 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
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (17 - 12) at IL-CHICAGO (8 - 19) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 98-69 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 98-69 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 147-108 ATS (+28.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 4-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 6-0 straight up against IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N TEXAS (15 - 12) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (14 - 14) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N TEXAS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
N TEXAS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
N TEXAS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
N TEXAS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
N TEXAS is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
N TEXAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
N TEXAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
N TEXAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
N TEXAS is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 4-2 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 4-2 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARKANSAS ST (12 - 17) at W KENTUCKY (9 - 18) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
W KENTUCKY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 3-1 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 3-1 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (24 - 4) at LA-MONROE (2 - 25) - 2/23/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LA-MONROE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 1-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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UCLA (15 - 12) at ARIZONA ST (8 - 19) - 2/23/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
ARIZONA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all home games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 4-1 straight up against ARIZONA ST 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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WISCONSIN (20 - 7) at IOWA (14 - 13) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-1 straight up against IOWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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STANFORD (18 - 9) at COLORADO (18 - 8) - 2/23/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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CALIFORNIA (22 - 6) at UTAH (5 - 21) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
CALIFORNIA is 88-60 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA 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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HAWAII (15 - 11) at NEW MEXICO ST (20 - 8) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-2 straight up against HAWAII 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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SAN JOSE ST (9 - 17) at LOUISIANA TECH (13 - 14) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 4-1 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 3-2 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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LOUISVILLE (21 - 6) at CINCINNATI (19 - 8) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 81-112 ATS (-42.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 27-52 ATS (-30.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-0 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-1 straight up against LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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USC (6 - 21) at ARIZONA (19 - 9) - 2/23/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
USC is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
USC is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
USC is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-2 straight up against USC 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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ST MARYS-CA (23 - 5) at PORTLAND (6 - 21) - 2/23/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 36-70 ATS (-41.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-2 against the spread versus ST MARYS-CA over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 4-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CS-FULLERTON (18 - 7) at PACIFIC (11 - 15) - 2/23/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 3-2 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 3-2 straight up against PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO (11 - 16) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (18 - 10) - 2/23/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 67-95 ATS (-37.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 4-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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PEPPERDINE (9 - 18) at SANTA CLARA (8 - 19) - 2/23/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
SANTA CLARA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SANTA CLARA is 3-2 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
SANTA CLARA is 3-2 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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BYU (23 - 6) at GONZAGA (21 - 5) - 2/23/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 52-82 ATS (-38.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BYU is 57-94 ATS (-46.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
BYU is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 2-0 against the spread versus GONZAGA over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 2-0 straight up against GONZAGA 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (10 - 19) at FURMAN (13 - 14) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in February games since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FURMAN is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 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
FURMAN is 3-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 3-1 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA 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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SAMFORD (11 - 16) at W CAROLINA (12 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 17-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 90-120 ATS (-42.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 4-1 against the spread versus SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
W CAROLINA is 4-1 straight up against SAMFORD 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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ELON (13 - 14) at DAVIDSON (20 - 7) - 2/23/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ELON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
DAVIDSON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
DAVIDSON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
DAVIDSON is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 33-51 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 33-51 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 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
ELON is 4-0 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 2-2 straight up against ELON 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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E ILLINOIS (12 - 15) at MOREHEAD ST (15 - 14) - 2/23/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
MOREHEAD ST is 3-2 straight up against E 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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SIU EDWARDSVL (8 - 16) at E KENTUCKY (15 - 14) - 2/23/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SIU EDWARDSVL is 1-0 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
E KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against SIU EDWARDSVL 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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GA SOUTHERN (14 - 12) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (17 - 11) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 4-1 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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AUSTIN PEAY (10 - 19) at TENN-MARTIN (4 - 25) - 2/23/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
TENN-MARTIN is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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MURRAY ST (26 - 1) at TENNESSEE ST (20 - 9) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 53-86 ATS (-41.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 5-1 straight up against TENNESSEE ST 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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SE MISSOURI ST (14 - 13) at JACKSONVILLE ST (12 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SE MISSOURI ST is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 4-1 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
SE MISSOURI ST is 3-2 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST 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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SIENA (12 - 15) at MARIST (11 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 88-63 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
SIENA is 88-63 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 3-1 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 5-0 straight up against MARIST 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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E WASHINGTON (12 - 15) at IDAHO ST (9 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 122-163 ATS (-57.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 122-163 ATS (-57.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 77-107 ATS (-40.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 4-0 against the spread versus IDAHO ST over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against IDAHO ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N ARIZONA (5 - 22) at MONTANA (20 - 6) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
N ARIZONA is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
N ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
N ARIZONA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
N ARIZONA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
N ARIZONA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
N ARIZONA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MONTANA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
MONTANA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
MONTANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
MONTANA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MONTANA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 4-2 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-1 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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WEBER ST (22 - 4) at N COLORADO (9 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
WEBER ST is 114-79 ATS (+27.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WEBER ST is 50-25 ATS (+22.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
N COLORADO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 3-1 against the spread versus WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 3-2 straight up against N COLORADO 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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PORTLAND ST (13 - 13) at SACRAMENTO ST (9 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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W ILLINOIS (14 - 12) at S DAKOTA ST (22 - 7) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W ILLINOIS is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
S DAKOTA ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
S DAKOTA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
S DAKOTA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all home games this season.
S DAKOTA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
W ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
S DAKOTA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus W ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S DAKOTA ST is 5-0 straight up against W ILLINOIS 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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OAKLAND (15 - 14) at MISSOURI-KC (10 - 19) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI-KC over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 6-0 straight up against MISSOURI-KC over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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IUPU-FT WAYNE (10 - 17) at S DAKOTA (9 - 17) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
S DAKOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 1-0 straight up against S DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
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IUPUI (13 - 16) at N DAKOTA ST (17 - 10) - 2/23/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 2-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
IUPUI is 4-1 straight up against N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ELON vs. DAVIDSON
Elon is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Elon is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Davidson is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Davidson's last 23 games
CHATTANOOGA vs. FURMAN
Chattanooga is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Furman is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Furman is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
ALABAMA vs. ARKANSAS
Alabama is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Arkansas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
SAMFORD vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
Samford is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Samford's last 6 games on the road
Western Carolina is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Western Carolina is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND STATE
Detroit is 7-14-1 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland State is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
DUKE vs. FLORIDA STATE
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Duke's last 12 games on the road
Florida State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
South Alabama is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
South Alabama is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida Atlantic is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
WRIGHT STATE vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Wright State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Wright State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Youngstown State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Youngstown State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. MOREHEAD STATE
Eastern Illinois is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Morehead State
Morehead State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Morehead State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
TROY vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Troy is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Troy is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Internati
Florida International is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of SIU Edwardsville's last 5 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Georgia Southern is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Georgia Southern's last 21 games on the road
College of Charleston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
College of Charleston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
MURRAY STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Murray State's last 6 games on the road
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Wisc-Milwaukee is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Illinois-Chicago's last 8 games
WISC-GREEN BAY vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Wisc-Green Bay is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Loyola of Chicago is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Loyola of Chicago's last 5 games
NORTH TEXAS vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
North Texas is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Texas's last 10 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 5 games
ARKANSAS STATE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Arkansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Western Kentucky is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Arkansas State
SAN JOSE STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
San Jose State is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose State's last 5 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
USC vs. ARIZONA
USC is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
USC is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Middle Tennessee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 5 games
AUSTIN PEAY vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Austin Peay is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Austin Peay is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Tennessee-Martin is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
UCLA vs. ARIZONA STATE
UCLA is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
UCLA is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
SE MISSOURI STATE vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
SE Missouri State is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of SE Missouri State's last 6 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 5 games
SIENA vs. MARIST
Siena is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 7 games on the road
Marist is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Marist is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. MONTANA
Northern Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montana's last 6 games
CALIFORNIA vs. UTAH
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 7 games on the road
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
HAWAII vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
Hawaii is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hawaii's last 5 games on the road
New Mexico State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WISCONSIN vs. IOWA
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa's last 6 games at home
LOUISVILLE vs. CINCINNATI
Louisville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisville's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
WEBER STATE vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
Weber State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Colorado's last 5 games
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. IDAHO STATE
Eastern Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Idaho State
Idaho State is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Idaho State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
PEPPERDINE vs. SANTA CLARA
Pepperdine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pepperdine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Santa Clara
Santa Clara is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
Santa Clara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SAN DIEGO vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
Loyola Marymount is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Loyola Marymount's last 11 games
SEATTLE vs. FRESNO STATE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Fresno State's last 7 games
Fresno State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
CS FULLERTON vs. PACIFIC
CS Fullerton is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Pacific
CS Fullerton is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Pacific
Pacific is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pacific is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
ST. MARY'S vs. PORTLAND
St. Mary's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. Mary's is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Portland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
STANFORD vs. COLORADO
Stanford is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Stanford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
PORTLAND STATE vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Portland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Portland State is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Sacramento State is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Sacramento State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
BYU vs. GONZAGA
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of BYU's last 7 games on the road
Gonzaga is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Gonzaga is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Florida State Tries For Unlikely Sweep Of Duke
Sportspic.com
The Florida State Seminoles beat the North Carolina Tar Heels once this season. They defeated Duke as well, and they get a chance to take down the Blue Devils again. Can they?
Why Duke Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your Sports Bet on this game, an appreciation of the odds is really the first and best place to start. Florida State snuck up on Duke in the first meeting of the season between these two teams. Nobody expected the Seminoles to go into Durham, North Carolina, and pull out a win inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke’s almost impregnable home arena. Yet, that’s exactly what the Seminoles did on a Michael Snaer three-pointer at the final buzzer. Florida State is having a terrific season, but the Seminoles lost to Boston College and Clemson in Atlantic Coast Conference competition. They experience many lulls and letdowns over the course of a 30-game slate, and they lost at home to Princeton earlier this season while also losing their other marquee non-conference contests in November and December.
It’s only in January that Florida State began to play well, and the Seminoles – who are unaccustomed to playing for ACC regular-season championships – are likely to feel the pressure of this moment far more than Duke, which has been through so many high-stakes battles over the years under Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski. It would be harder to think that Florida State could sweep Duke than to think that the Blue Devils will gain a season split. Pure odds stand in favor of Duke, not against it.
Why Florida State Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who follow the Atlantic Coast Conference are plainly aware of one very simple truth: Florida State plays up to the competition when it is facing a highly-credentialed foe, and down to the competition when it is facing a lower-tier team in the ACC. Florida State’s losses this season in the ACC have come against bottom-feeders, but the Seminoles have handled the best teams, beating both North Carolina and Duke. This game is on FSU’s home floor in Tallahassee, Florida, giving coach Leonard Hamilton’s squad yet one more occasion in which to gather its emotions and play a high-energy game in front of an amped-up home crowd. Florida State is in position to play well in this game, and it is likely to throw a strong defensive effort at the Blue Devils, a team that can easily fall into bad habits at the offensive end of the floor. Duke sometimes slips into a pattern marked by a lot of deep three-pointers within a context of one-on-one play and an unwillingness to rotate the ball around the perimeter. Duke can be impatient, and if the Blue Devils exhibit that trait, Florida State not only can, but will, take advantage.
Who Will Win
The odds will likely have the final say here. Duke will likely play a more focused, determined and airtight brand of ball. Florida State will put up a good fight, but Duke should prevail and get a split of the season series.
Thursday's Top College Basketball Trends
ARK LITTLE ROCK is 10-0 ATS vs. teams outscoring opp by 4+ PPG (vs N TEXAS)
USC is 0-9 ATS in road game (vs Arizona)
W ILLINOIS is 0-11 ATS off BB games w/ 5 or less steals (vs S Dakota St)
DAVIDSON is 8-0 ATS at home vs. conference (vs Elon)
JACKSONVILLE ST is 19-4 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less (vs SE Missouri St)
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-3 ATS playing 2nd game in 3 days (vs. Loyola-IL)
MONTANA is 13-2 ATS if favored last game (vs. N Arizona)
N ARIZONA is 3-15 ATS off a loss (vs. Montana)
Horizon League Betting News and Game Previews
By Rob Veno
Sportsmemo.com
With the conference tournament set to begin next Tuesday, February 28, tonight’s Horizon League games are extremely important for seedings. There is a mad scramble for the No. 2 through No. 6 seeds that likely won’t be fully settled tonight. The coveted No. 2 slot means a direct ticket right into the tourney semifinals and No. 3 through No. 6 guarantee first round home floor and with a win, a second round home game as well. There’s a lot of incentive to win for eight of the league’s ten teams so here’s a game-by-game look at what’s at stake tonight. I give an opinion on the games where I feel there may be a slight edge.
Detroit @ Cleveland State – Just two weeks ago, the Vikings were on a five game winning streak and in the driver’s seat for the conference tournament’s No. 1 seed. Their unexpected 59-41 home loss to Valparaiso that night started a horrendous five-game losing streak (both SU and ATS) that has them clinging to hopes of the No. 2 seed. To make that happen, CSU must win against Detroit and Saturday against Wright State, and have Valparaiso win Friday at home against Butler. Cleveland State could finish as high as No. 2 or they could find themselves at the mercy of the tie breakers and possibly without a home game. Detroit is also in the hunt for the No. 2 spot as they now control their own destiny. A win tonight over Cleveland State coupled with a win on Saturday at Wright State and the Titans gain the double-bye into the tournament semis. Their pair of wins over Butler made this possible because if they end in a 12-6 tie, Detroit wins the tie-breaker. Opinion: UNDER…See this game taking on a playoff type atmosphere and expect CSU HC Gary Watters who’s without second leading scorer D’Aundray Brown again to try and muck this one up turning into a slower paced slugfest.
Wright State @ Youngstown State – For YSU this game is huge. If they can defeat Wright State tonight (something they’ve done only once in their L13 meetings), and then win on Saturday at home against Detroit, they would host one and possibly a pair of home games in the first two rounds. If they split, the scenarios are too many to list right now but if they lose both, they’d be on the first round road. Wright State is already slotted to open the Horizon tournament on the road no matter how they finish so they are in the spoilers role here tonight and at Cleveland State on Saturday. Opinion: None
Wisconsin-Green Bay @ Loyola-Chicago – Starting with Loyola here it’s pretty simple. They will open on the road no matter what they do tonight and Saturday but they could finish 9th instead of 10th. Should they win their last two games and tie Illinois-Chicago for last place, Loyola would receive the No. 9 slot due to the season split between the two and then their 0-1 record vs. Valpo as opposed to UIC’s 0-2 mark against them. For Green Bay, they still have an outside shot at gaining a first round home game but they must win out to do so. The opportunity is enhanced because the schedule is kind to them as they play last place Loyola tonight and at second to last place Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Opinion: None
Wisconsin-Milwaukee @ Illinois-Chicago – As stated above, the Flames will either enter the tourney as the No. 9 or No. 10 seed which has them on the road facing either the No. 3 or No. 4 seed. All the Panthers know for sure is that if they beat Illinois-Chicago tonight they'll play host to a first-round conference tournament game at the Klotsche Center. That’s plenty of motivation and opportunity for Milwaukee which is currently a -5 point favorite in this game. Like Wisconsin-Green Bay, UWM is on the Chicago trip for their final two games which gives them the chance to climb into the No. 3 or No. 4 hole which would guarantee them another game versus one of the lowly Chicago schools. Opinion: Wisconsin-Milwaukee -5…UIC has nothing to play for here since their emotional effort would figure to be here on Saturday in their final home game. Milwaukee on the other hand has a great amount of motivational reason to be focused and HC Rob Jeter’s quote would seem to emphasize that: "We're just going to try to focus on Thursday. We have to do whatever we can to get this one."
Butler @ Valparaiso (Friday night) - On Tuesday, Valparaiso clinched its first regular-season Horizon League title and the No. 1 seeding for the tournament with a victory over Loyola so there’s nothing at stake for them here. It won’t even be there final home game because they’ll host the tournament semifinals. If Butler wins this game and Cleveland State defeats Detroit tonight then it’s a done deal, the Bulldogs will be the No. 2 seed either outright or by virtue of winning the tie-breaker between them and Cleveland State. However, if Detroit wins out and finishes in a tie with Butler, they would become the No. 2 seed with Butler sliding to the No. 3 slot. Opinion: Butler (Line figures to open around Valparaiso -1). Butler is playing head and shoulders above where they’ve been for most of the season while the Crusaders are in a semi-funk going 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS in their L4G. HC Brad Stevens was quoted as saying “We’re not done yet” after their rout of UIC Tuesday night and the way their defense has played since the second half of the Cleveland State game February 11th, I believe him.