Thursday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini (-1, 120.5)
A win over the No. 16 Wolverines would boost the Fighting Illini’s NCAA Tournament resume. Illinois snapped a six-game losing skid with a win over Iowa Sunday but still sits on the tournament bubble.
Illinois has won 13 in row over Michigan inside Assembly Hall, its longest active home-court winning streak over a Big Ten opponent and it seems like Illinois finally figured out how to feed the post in Sunday’s win over Iowa.
Seven-foot center Meyers Leonard, who has been burdened by poor entry passes all season, scored 22 points to snap the Illini’s losing skid.
Leonard, a sophomore, is climbing up the NBA Draft rankings and this could be his final game in Champaign if he decides to go pro. Much of that decision weighs on the future of Illinois coach Bruce Weber, who is on the hot seat after a disappointing year.
Pick: Illini
Washington Huskies at USC Trojans (8, 125)
Washington can clinch a share of the Pac-12 regular-season title with a win against last-place Southern California, which has lost seven straight games and 16 of its last 17. With two wins against the Los Angeles schools this week, the Huskies will earn their second outright crown in 59 years.
Washington has won 12 of its last 14 games, including a 69-41 victory over Southern California on Feb. 4. The Huskies can eliminate Arizona, Colorado and Oregon from title contention with a win over the Trojans, who are down to six scholarship players.
When the Pac-12 year-end awards are announced Monday, Washington could be the big winners. Tony Wroten is a strong candidate to win the conference’s player of the year and freshman of the year awards, and Lorenzo Romar is favored to be named coach of the year. Wroten is third in the Pac-12 with 16.7 points per game and leads all conference freshmen with two steals and 3.5 assists.
Terrence Ross, another candidate for player of the year, had 10 points and 14 rebounds against the Trojans last month.
Pick: Huskies
CBB Games to Watch
By David Schwab
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats
Georgia’s stunning 76-62 victory over No.11 Florida this past Saturday as a 7½-point home underdog was just its third SU victory in its last 10 games. The Bulldogs are 13-15 SU on the year and 11-13 ATS. They are 2-8 SU (5-5 ATS) on the road and the total has stayed ‘under’ in three of their last four games overall.
Kentucky’s current winning streak reached 20 with an 83-74 victory over Vanderbilt this past Saturday as an 11½-point home favorite. The Wildcats are now 28-1 SU, but a costly 10-17-1 ATS. They are a perfect 18-0 SU (4-12-1 ATS) at home and already beat the Bulldogs 57-44 as 12-point road favorites on Jan. 24.
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Illinois (+5.5) lost 70-61 at Michigan Feb 12, as Leonard scored only 5 points in game where Wolverines shot 50%. Senior Day for Illini team that underachieved to point that Weber could get fired- they're 2-9 last 11 games, snapping 6-game skid Sunday. Big Dozen home favorites of 3 or less points are 2-9 against the spread this season. Michigan won four of its last five games; they're 3-5 on Big Dozen road, winning last away game by 12 in OT at Northwestern.
Virginia (+5) lost 58-55 at Florida State Feb 4, turning ball over 20 times with star Scott hacing 7 of them; Cavaliers are 5-2 at home in ACC, but 2-4 as home fave, winning home games by 1-17-4-24-27 points. Virginia lost its last game at home by 3 to North Carolina. Seminoles are 4-1 vs spread as ACC underdog, 3-0 on road; they've won four of last five on foreign soil, but road losses are at Clemson/BC. ACC home favorites of 6 or less points are 6-11 against the spread.
Oregon (+6) lost 72-71 at Colorado Feb 4, making 10-17 from foul line, while host Buffaloes were 23-30; Ducks covered last seven games, won four of last five SU- they're 2-2 as Pac-12 home favorite winning home games by 11-3-7-25-9 points (5-2 SU). Pac-12 home favorites of 6 or less points are 11-16 against the spread. Colorado won three of its last four games; they're 2-3 as Pac-12 road underdog, losing road games by 7-20-17-14, with wins at doormats USC/Arizona State/Utah.
Rutgers snapped 6-game skid Saturday with OT win over Seton Hall in rivalry game; Scarlet Knights are 1-2 as Big East favorite this year, with home wins by 7-7-7 points (3-4 SU). Villanova lost seven of last eight games (0-8 vs spread); they're 2-5 as road underdog, losing away games by 14-4-4-10-9-14-21 points. Big East home favorites of 5 or less points are 14-15 against the spread. Things are so bad for Villanova they lost a starter to injury in pre-game warmups at Georgetown Sunday.
USC (+12) got hammered 69-41 at Washington Feb 4, in game that was 29-19 at half; Trojans shot 1-16 from arc, 6-13 on foul line in a brickfest where teams combined to go 3-30 from arc. USC is 3-8-1 as underdog in league play, 0-3 at home, losing home games by 9-11-19-24-26-12, but Huskies' guard play is so erratic that they're poor risk on road (1-4 as a Pac-12 road favorite), though they won last two road games, at OSU and Wazzu. Pac-12 single digit home underdogs are 11-9 against spread.
Cal-Santa Barbara (-4.5) won 56-53 at Pacific Jan 28, in brickfest where neither team shot better than 33.3%; Gauchos led that first meeting by 10 at half, then held on. UCSB won four of last five games; they're 2-3 as Big West home favorite, winning home games by 13-18-8-8-8 points, with lone loss to Long Beach. Big West double digit home favorites are 8-10 against the spread. Pacific is 5-0 vs spread as road underdog, with road losses by 5-10-9 points (3-3 SU).
UCLA (-2) won 63-60 at Washington State Feb 4, holding Cougars to 37.7% from floor in game Wazzu led by 5 at half. Bruins are 2-3 in last five games; they're 5-2 as Pac-12 home favorite, winning home games by 7-17-27-17-11-10 points, with lone loss to Cal. Cougars lost six of last nine games; they're 1-4 as Pac-12 road underdog, losing away games by 2-11-10-24-4-9 points, with lone win at Oregon State. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 11-7 against the spread.
Fresno State (+2) lost 59-58 at Louisiana Tech Jan 26, in game Tech led by 8 at half; State used only seven players in game. Fresno lost three in a row by 8-4-3 points, with losses in double/triple OT- they're 2-2 as fave in WAC home games, winning at home by 9-10-6 points, with losses to Hawai'i/Nevada. Tech is 3-2 as WAC road underdog, losing last three on road by 11-14-9 points. WAC home favorites of 7 or less points are 7-9 against the spread this season.
Nevada (+4.5) won 68-60 at New Mexico State Jan 26, shooting 56.5% in game they led by 14 at half. Aggies shot only 32.7% but outscored Wolf Pack 21-9 on foul line. WAC home teams are 5-7 vs spread when number is 4 or less points. State won six of its last seven games; they're 3-2 SU on WAC road, losing by 4 at Hawai'i, 1 at Idaho. Nevada is 2-3 as WAC home favorite, winning home games by 24-3-13-1 point, with a loss to Idaho. Wolf Pack won last game in triple OT at Fresno.
WCC tournament
Pepperdine lost twice to San Diego this season, 65-56 (+4.5) at USD Jan 26, then 70-57 (-2) at home three weeks ago. Waves won last couple of games, but against Portland/Santa Clara, two worst teams in WCC; they won a game in this tourney three of last four years, and 5-1-1 vs spread in last seven games overall as an underdog. Toreros are 4-3 in last seven games, with underdogs covering six of the seven; USD won at least one games in this tournament six of the last seven years.
Portland played last night, San Francisco didn't; Pilots used three guys for 31+ minutes, but shot 57% from floor, 8-16 from arc in its win over Santa Clara. Portland lost to Dons twice this season, losing 68-58 (+2.5) at USF Jan 12, then 72-71 (+4) at home nine days later. Pilots' win last night snapped 6-game skid; they're 2-4 vs spread in last six games as an underdog. Dons are 8-4 in last dozen games, covering last four games as a favorite; they're 2-6 SU in this tournament the last six years.
Missouri Valley tournament
Home side won both Southern Illinois-Indiana State games this year, as Salukis (-7) won 73-67 in Carbondale Jan 13, then lost in Terre Haute by 10 (78-68, +8) in rematch Feb 11. Sycamores won this tournament LY, are 5-0 last five times they played in this round, with three wins by 4 or less points. Salukis lost by a hoop in this tourney each of last two years. State covered three of last four tries as a favorite. SIU lost its last five games, 0-4 vs spread in last four, losing by 10-19-15-4 points.
Bradley lost to Drake twice this year, 82-74 (+9.5) in Des Moines Jan 10, then 62-55 (+2) at home Feb 15; Braves are terrible this year, losing last five games and 11 of last 12, but they did cover four of last five as an underdog. Bradley hasn't scored more than 55 points in any of its last five games. Drake won three of last five games; they lost in this round in last three MVC tourneys, losing by 7-15-15 points. Bradley won game in Arch Madness in five of last six seasons.
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MICHIGAN (21 - 8) at ILLINOIS (17 - 12) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 3-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 2-2 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FLORIDA ST (19 - 9) at VIRGINIA (21 - 7) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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COLORADO (19 - 9) at OREGON (20 - 8) - 3/1/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OREGON is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against OREGON 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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VILLANOVA (11 - 17) at RUTGERS (13 - 16) - 3/1/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games this season.
VILLANOVA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
VILLANOVA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
VILLANOVA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
RUTGERS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 2-1 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-1 straight up against RUTGERS 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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VIRGINIA TECH (15 - 14) at CLEMSON (15 - 13) - 3/1/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CLEMSON is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEMSON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
CLEMSON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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GEORGIA (13 - 15) at KENTUCKY (28 - 1) - 3/1/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
KENTUCKY is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in March games since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 3-2 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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WASHINGTON (20 - 8) at USC (6 - 23) - 3/1/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
USC is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
USC is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
USC is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
USC is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all home games this season.
USC is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home lined games this season.
USC is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
USC is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
USC is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
USC is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
USC is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
USC is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
USC is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
USC is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UTAH (6 - 22) at OREGON ST (15 - 13) - 3/1/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 1-0 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CAL DAVIS (5 - 23) at CAL POLY-SLO (15 - 14) - 3/1/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAL DAVIS is 3-2 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-1 straight up against CAL DAVIS 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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UTAH ST (15 - 14) at SAN JOSE ST (9 - 19) - 3/1/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 4-2 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST 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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PACIFIC (11 - 16) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (16 - 9) - 3/1/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
PACIFIC is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
PACIFIC is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
PACIFIC is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
PACIFIC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
PACIFIC is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-3 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-2 straight up against PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON ST (14 - 14) at UCLA (16 - 13) - 3/1/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON ST 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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LOUISIANA TECH (15 - 14) at FRESNO ST (13 - 17) - 3/1/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 100-131 ATS (-44.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 103-135 ATS (-45.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 20-41 ATS (-25.1 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
FRESNO ST is 5-1 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 3-3 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW MEXICO ST (22 - 8) at NEVADA (23 - 5) - 3/1/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEVADA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEVADA is 117-87 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 4-3 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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IDAHO (16 - 12) at HAWAII (15 - 13) - 3/1/2012, 12:00AM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 74-47 ATS (+22.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
HAWAII is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 3-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 4-1 straight up against HAWAII 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 ILLINOIS (8 - 22) vs. INDIANA ST (17 - 13) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
INDIANA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 4-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 4-2 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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BRADLEY (7 - 24) vs. DRAKE (16 - 14) - 3/1/2012, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 4-3 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 4-3 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PEPPERDINE (10 - 18) vs. SAN DIEGO (12 - 17) - 3/1/2012, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-2 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 4-3 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N FLORIDA (16 - 15) vs. E TENN ST (16 - 13) - 3/1/2012, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in March games since 1997.
E TENN ST is 34-15 ATS (+17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E TENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus N FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 6-1 straight up against N FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
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FLA GULF COAST (13 - 16) vs. USC UPSTATE (20 - 11) - 3/1/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLA GULF COAST is 1-0 against the spread versus USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons
USC UPSTATE is 3-3 straight up against FLA GULF COAST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SACRED HEART (14 - 17) at LONG ISLAND (22 - 8) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LONG ISLAND is 4-0 straight up against SACRED HEART over the last 3 seasons
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C CONN ST (13 - 15) at WAGNER (24 - 5) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
C CONN ST is 3-1 straight up against WAGNER over the last 3 seasons
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MONMOUTH (12 - 19) at ROBERT MORRIS (22 - 9) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ROBERT MORRIS is 6-0 straight up against MONMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
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QUINNIPIAC (17 - 12) at ST FRANCIS-PA (6 - 23) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST FRANCIS-PA is 2-2 straight up against QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
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VMI (15 - 15) vs. WINTHROP (11 - 19) - 3/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
VMI is 1-0 against the spread versus WINTHROP over the last 3 seasons
WINTHROP is 4-3 straight up against VMI over the last 3 seasons
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BINGHAMTON (1 - 28) vs. MD-BALT COUNTY (4 - 25) - 3/1/2012, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BINGHAMTON is 1-0 against the spread versus MD-BALT COUNTY over the last 3 seasons
BINGHAMTON is 4-3 straight up against MD-BALT COUNTY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA STATE vs. VIRGINIA
Florida State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida State's last 5 games on the road
Virginia is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia's last 7 games
MICHIGAN vs. ILLINOIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Michigan's last 7 games on the road
Michigan is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Illinois is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. INDIANA STATE
No trends available
Indiana State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Illinois
Indiana State is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Southern Illinois
GEORGIA vs. KENTUCKY
Georgia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Georgia is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kentucky
Kentucky is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
VIRGINIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Virginia Tech is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Virginia Tech's last 8 games on the road
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Clemson's last 12 games
VILLANOVA vs. RUTGERS
Villanova is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Villanova is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Rutgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Rutgers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
BRADLEY vs. DRAKE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Drake's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Drake's last 7 games when playing Bradley
UTAH vs. OREGON STATE
Utah is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Oregon State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
UTAH STATE vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Utah State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
San Jose State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose State's last 8 games
PACIFIC vs. SANTA BARBARA
Pacific is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pacific's last 6 games on the road
Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Santa Barbara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
UC DAVIS vs. CAL POLY
UC Davis is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games on the road
UC Davis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cal Poly
Cal Poly is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Cal Poly is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
WASHINGTON STATE vs. UCLA
Washington State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
UCLA is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UCLA is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
COLORADO vs. OREGON
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
WASHINGTON vs. USC
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
USC is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
USC is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LOUISIANA TECH vs. FRESNO STATE
Louisiana Tech is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Louisiana Tech's last 9 games on the road
Fresno State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Fresno State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Louisiana Tech
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. NEVADA
New Mexico State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Mexico State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Nevada is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
Nevada is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
PEPPERDINE vs. SAN DIEGO
No trends available
San Diego is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
San Diego is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Pepperdine
IDAHO vs. HAWAII
Idaho is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Idaho's last 6 games on the road
Hawaii is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Hawaii is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
College Basketball: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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Virginia Tech at Clemson Tigers
The Clemson Tigers will be looking to avoid a series sweep against Virginia Tech Hokies Thursday when the schools hit the hardwood at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. Close calls have plagued Tigers this season. Of Clemson's thirteen losses, eight have been by four points or less including a 67-65 defeat at the hands of Hokies in Blacksburg on Feb. 4. However, things did turned around Saturday for Clemson as Tigers won a close one against N.C. State in overtime (72-69). Tigers should be in for another squeaker, 9-of-11 meetings between these two teams ended within five points including 4-of-5 encounters at Clemson. Tigers opening 5.5 point favorites in what should be another close one puts them in dangerous betting territory. Tigers are 2-8 ATS in home lined games, have yet to record three consecutive wins this season as they're 0-6 (1-5 ATS) after back-2-back victories and have an 0-10 (2-7-1 ATS) skid going dating back to last season trying for three in-a-row.
Thursday's Top College Basketball Trends
USC is 0-11 ATS off a road game (vs Washington)
CAL POLY-SLO is 1-12 ATS off a road game (vs Cal Davis)
PACIFIC is 10-1 ATS playing w/ revenge (vs UC Santa Barbara)
MICHIGAN is 7-0 ATS off a loss (vs Illinois)
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-12 ATS off an Under (vs Clemson)
INDIANA STATE is 9-0 ATS after a game forcing opponent to commit 8 or less turnovers (vs S ILLINOIS)