Tuesday's NCAAB Action: What Bettors Need to Know
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Florida at Ohio State (-10.5)
THE STORY: The reigning Big Ten and SEC champions clash when No. 3 Ohio State hosts No. 10 Florida as part of the Global Sports Shootout. The Buckeyes opened their four-game Shootout slate with a 73-43 rout of Wright State, while the Gators rolled to a 99-59 home win over Jackson State. Ohio State won at Florida last season, 93-75.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
ABOUT FLORIDA (1-0, 0-0 SEC): The Gators won their opener for the 21st consecutive season, using an early 23-0 run to build a 33-point lead in the first 11:08 of play. Junior guards Kenny Boynton and Mike Rosario paced five players in double digits with 19 points, while sophomore C Patric Young had 12 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Senior PG Erving Walker joined Boynton as a second-team All-SEC pick last season.
ABOUT OHIO STATE (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten): The Buckeyes had no trouble getting past the Raiders on Friday, riding a 19-point effort from sophomore All-America PF Jared Sullinger. Senior SG William Buford, who will make his 100th career start Tuesday, added 13 points in the opener, while sophomore Aaron Craft added 10 points and three steals. Sophomore SF Deshaun Thomas and sophomore SG Lenzelle Smith Jr. both made a smooth transition into the starting lineup, combining for 17 points.
TIP-INS
1. Ohio State leads the all-time series, 7-4, but Florida claimed the biggest matchup — an 84-75 victory in the 2007 national championship game.
2. The Buckeyes have won 23 straight home games and are 38-1 in Columbus since the start of the 2009-10 season.
3. Florida posted the third-best road record in the nation last season, winning 75 percent of its games away from home.
Belmont at Memphis (N/A)
THE STORY: Belmont is certainly not shying away from big-time competition early in the season. After narrowly falling at No. 6 Duke on Friday, the Bruins will take another stab at a top 10 team when they visit No. 10 Memphis on Tuesday in the opening round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. Belmont, which returns 10 of its top 12 players from last season, battled Duke to the final buzzer before falling 77-76. A strong favorite to take the Atlantic Sun Conference, the Bruins are hoping for a deep run in the NCAA Tournament and are tuning up against top competition. The Tigers return five starters and are the favorites to assume their customary place atop Conference USA.
TV: 12 p.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN3.com.
ABOUT BELMONT (0-1): The Bruins start three seniors and two juniors on a team that went 30-5 last season and lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Belmont certainly did not appear fazed by the big stage Friday, going into Cameron Indoor Stadium on national television and taking Duke to the wire. The Bruins forced 19 turnovers and were even on the glass (33-33). Five players reached double figures in scoring for Belmont, led by Kerron Johnson’s 15 points.
ABOUT MEMPHIS (2010-11: 25-10, 10-6 C-USA): Coach Josh Pastner has done a remarkable job of rebuilding the program since taking over from John Calipari. After missing the NCAA Tournament in his first season, Pastner guided the Tigers to a Conference USA tournament title in 2011. Still very young with five freshmen and sophomores among the top seven in the rotation, Memphis will lean on senior Wesley Witherspoon and sophomore Will Barton - the team’s leading returning scorer.
TIP-INS:
1. The Bruins led the nation in bench production last season at 40.2 points.
2. The Tigers are 17-5 all-time against Atlantic Sun Conference foes.
3. Memphis is getting some help on the sidelines from Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton, who played with Pastner at Arizona and is serving as an assistant during the NBA lockout
Tuesday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Michigan State versus Duke (-6, N/A)
With all eyes on Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski as he looks for his 903rd career win, Michigan State is getting lost in the shuffle.
If nothing else, you have to admire the Spartans’ gumption for starting the season on an air craft carrier against North Carolina and then following it up with a date with Duke at Madison Square Garden in the State Farm Champions Classic.
"We’re going to know, and we’re going to learn, where we’re at," Spartans coach Tom Izzo told reporters. "It’ll be easier to coach guys, to say, if you didn’t win the game, and you did a poor job, this is where you gotta get to, this is where you gotta be."
The Spartans allowed the Tar Heels to get out on a 22-6 run before the half on Veteran’s Day and then cruised to a 67-55 victory as Michigan State battled foul trouble.
Tom Izzo’s boys will have a tough time again as Coach K and the Blue Devils look to make history.
Pick: Duke
Kansas versus Kentucky (-6, N/A)
Kentucky coach John Calipari knows how important it is for his young Wildcats to get out to a solid start to the season, but it doesn’t sound like everyone’s on the same page yet.
“This is a great test,” Calipari told reporters. “If we’re in a close game and stuff doesn’t go right, don’t look at my players. That’s me. We just haven’t had time. It’s the middle of November. Let’s hope it’s not a one-point game and someone has the ball late.”
Kentucky does have six freshman, but it’s not like the Jayhawks have a ton of experience either and both clubs aren’t afraid to talk about this matchup’s importance either.
“This game right here is like a statement game, to let everybody know how good we are,” UK guard Doron Lamb said. “We just want to prove to everybody that we’re the best team in the country.”
This one goes down to the wire.
Pick: Kansas
NCAAB Preview
West Virginia struggled in its opener, beating Oral Roberts 78-71; they gave up 17 offensive rebounds and fouled 25 times-- WV only has three guys who played college ball LY. This is Kent State's opener- they lost by 13 to Florida LY, best team they played- they have four starters back from LY's 25-12 team, but have a new coach. Big East home favorites of less than 25 points are 2-6 vs spread.
San Diego State is 3-0, beating stiffs by 12-33-15 points at home; now they go to Waco to play Baylor squad that has four starters back from 18-13 team that went 7-9 in Big 12; Bears beat couple cupcakes by 20-33 points. Aztecs have almost whole new team after going 34-3 LY, so this is tough test, since Baylor has a terrific frontcourt.
Rhode Island lost its opener 92-90 in OT at George Mason, as Patriots shot 51% at home and Rams turned ball over 19 times while going 6-25 behind arc. URI lost three starters from LY's 20-14 team. Texas lost all five starters from LY, but Brown is starter quality- they beat Boston U by 36 in their opener. Big X home favorites are 2-4 against spread.
Belmont lost 77-76 at Duke last week; they're legit good team; Bruins forced 19 Duke turnovers and stayed even on boards- getting chance to play in-state rival has them excited. Memphis has all five starters back from 25-10 team that was 10-6 in league then won C-USA by point at UTEP- they lost by hoop to Arizona in NCAAs. This is their opener.
Villanova beats LaSalle every year, but LY's game was 84-81; too bad for Explorers big man Murray transferred after the season. Four of last six Villanova series wins were by 13+ points. LaSalle crushed Lafayette in its opener- they start four guards, because thats who their best players are. Villanova won its opener by 36, making 11-25 from the arc.
Michigan State lost its opener by 12 to North Carolina; their bench was 4-24 from floor, but game was outdoors on a ship, so hard to indict them for that. Spartans are 1-3 vs Duke last nine years, losing 84-79 at Duke LY, losing all three preseason meetings, by 24-7-5 points. Duke slipped by Belmont last week by a point. ACC favorites are 5-2 vs spread.
Ohio State lost three starters from 34-3 team that went 16-2 in Big 11, but got upset by Kentucky in Sweet 16; good news is Sullinger returned to school, which is why Buckeyes are betting favorite in Vegas to win a national title next spring. State won 93-75 at Florida LY. Gators have lot of good guards; Donovan improved his coaching staff in offseason this is going to be a good Florida team, but they're young up front.
Iowa State crushed Drake 91-43 LY; they're 6-3 in last nine series games, but lost two of last three visits here, winning 90-70 in last visit in 2009. Cyclones made 10-22 from arc in 86-77 win over Lehigh- they've got lot of talented newcomers, either JCs/transfers. Drake has four starters back from LY- his team took a trip to New Zealand/Australia last summer.
Southern Illinois lost to D-II Ohio Dominican, day before Panthers lost to Southern Indiana by 23; home team won Salukis' last seven games vs Saint Louis. Billikens lost last three visits here by 26-9-16 points. These teams didn't play LY. Saint Louis held Tennessee State under 30% from floor in its opener- they have very good set of guards.
Kansas is lot younger/thinner than usual; they lost four starters from its 35-3 team that went 14-2 in Big 12 but lost in Elite 8- two of its recruits are ineligible. Kentucky has three starters back from 29-9 team that was 10-6 in SEC and lost by point to UConn in national semis. Kentucky won its opener by 50 over Marist, but game was 45-36 at the half.
Road team won both Santa Clara-UCSB games last two years; Broncos won 79-68 in Thunderdome two years ago, lost 80-69 at home in LY's meeting. Santa Clara haa good guards, but seven of its 13 players are new to college ball. Broncos were 24-14 LY, 8-6 in WCC. Gauchos has four starters back from 18-14, 8-8 team. Orlando Johnson is one best players in country- UCSB has a senior-laden team.
Home side won all three Northern Colorado-Wyoming games; Bears won 67-53 LY in Greeley, but Bears lost four starters from 21-11 team that was 13-3 in Big Sky, losing to San Diego State in NCAAs. Wyoming's new coach is former Florida aide Shyatt, so they're going to play faster. Bears committed 20 turnovers, 29 fouls in home loss to New Mexico St.
Utah State won 10 of last 11 games vs Weber State, winning last four by 26-6-12-12 points; Aggies won three of last four visits here, winning by 6-19-6 points. Very young Utah State team beat BYU at home in first game. Weber State has four starters back plus injured star Lilliard from an 18-14 team- they're expected to be very good, win the Big Sky title.
CS-NORTHRIDGE (0 - 1) at HAWAII (0 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 4:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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KENT ST (0 - 0) at W VIRGINIA (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 10:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
KENT ST is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SAN DIEGO ST (3 - 0) at BAYLOR (2 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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RHODE ISLAND (0 - 1) at TEXAS (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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RUTGERS (1 - 0) at MIAMI (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 1-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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DAYTON (1 - 0) at MIAMI OHIO (0 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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LASALLE (1 - 0) at VILLANOVA (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 1-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against LASALLE 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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CHARLOTTE (1 - 0) at C MICHIGAN (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MICHIGAN ST (0 - 1) vs. DUKE (2 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 151-109 ATS (+31.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 1-0 straight up against MICHIGAN ST 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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MISSOURI ST (1 - 0) at ARKANSAS ST (0 - 1) - 11/15/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-0 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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FLORIDA (1 - 0) at OHIO ST (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 174-136 ATS (+24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in November games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 1-0 straight up against FLORIDA 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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SAINT LOUIS (1 - 0) at S ILLINOIS (0 - 1) - 11/15/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 1-0 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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IOWA ST (1 - 0) at DRAKE (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 2-0 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
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PEPPERDINE (1 - 0) at ARIZONA ST (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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KANSAS (1 - 0) vs. KENTUCKY (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 9:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SANTA CLARA (1 - 0) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 1-1 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 1-1 straight up against SANTA CLARA 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (2 - 0) at UCLA (0 - 1) - 11/15/2011, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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ARK-PINE BLUFF (0 - 0) at OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 straight up against ARK-PINE BLUFF over the last 3 seasons
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TX-SAN ANTONIO (1 - 0) vs. ORAL ROBERTS (0 - 1) - 11/15/2011, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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DREXEL (0 - 0) at RIDER (0 - 2) - 11/15/2011, 6:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 1-0 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 1-0 straight up against RIDER 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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MOREHEAD ST (0 - 1) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 8:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in November games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 1-0 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
MOREHEAD ST is 1-0 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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BELMONT (0 - 1) at MEMPHIS (0 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BELMONT is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in November games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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JACKSONVILLE ST (1 - 1) at CINCINNATI (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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S CAROLINA (1 - 0) at ELON (0 - 1) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 1-0 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against ELON over the last 3 seasons
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UT-CHATTANOOGA (0 - 1) at BUTLER (0 - 1) - 11/15/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in November games since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 100-72 ATS (+20.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
BUTLER is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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N COLORADO (0 - 1) at WYOMING (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-1 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-1 straight up against N COLORADO 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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UTAH ST (1 - 0) at WEBER ST (1 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 154-120 ATS (+22.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 154-120 ATS (+22.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
WEBER ST is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 79-47 ATS (+27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 2-1 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 3-0 straight up against WEBER ST 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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AUSTIN PEAY (0 - 1) at CALIFORNIA (2 - 0) - 11/15/2011, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MOREHEAD STATE vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Morehead State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Morehead State's last 7 games on the road
College of Charleston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
College of Charleston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
KENT STATE vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Kent State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kent State's last 8 games on the road
West Virginia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
West Virginia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
BELMONT vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Memphis's last 14 games
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. BAYLOR
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego State's last 6 games on the road
Baylor is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
BROWN vs. MANHATTAN
No trends available
Manhattan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
RHODE ISLAND vs. TEXAS
Rhode Island is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rhode Island's last 7 games on the road
Texas is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
Texas is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games at home
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Florida International is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida International's last 11 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Virginia Tech is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
LA SALLE vs. VILLANOVA
La Salle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of La Salle's last 7 games on the road
Villanova is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Villanova is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
LAMAR vs. OHIO
No trends available
Ohio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
ROBERT MORRIS vs. SAINT PETER'S
No trends available
Saint Peter's is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saint Peter's last 8 games at home
MONTREAT COLLEGE vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
No trends available
Western Carolina is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Western Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
HARVARD vs. HOLY CROSS
Harvard is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Harvard's last 6 games on the road
No trends available
WINTHROP vs. VIRGINIA
No trends available
Virginia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
CANISIUS vs. LONGWOOD
Canisius is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Canisius is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. ELON
South Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
South Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Elon is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Elon's last 8 games
CHARLOTTE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Central Michigan is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. CINCINNATI
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville State's last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Cincinnati is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
ALBANY vs. SYRACUSE
No trends available
Syracuse is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Syracuse's last 7 games
DAYTON vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Dayton is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami (Ohio) is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
MICHIGAN STATE vs. DUKE
Michigan State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Michigan State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games
IUPU FORT WAYNE vs. XAVIER
No trends available
Xavier is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
Xavier is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
RIO GRANDE vs. CLEVELAND STATE
No trends available
Cleveland State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Cleveland State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
Appalachian State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
No trends available
RUTGERS vs. MIAMI
Rutgers is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Rutgers is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
CHATTANOOGA vs. BUTLER
Chattanooga is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chattanooga's last 6 games on the road
Butler is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA
LSU is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LSU's last 10 games on the road
No trends available
NOTRE DAME (OH) vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
No trends available
Youngstown State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Youngstown State's last 9 games
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. TEXAS SOUTHERN
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
No trends available
Oklahoma State is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home
FLORIDA vs. OHIO STATE
Florida is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
Ohio State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State's last 7 games
NICHOLLS STATE vs. TULANE
No trends available
Tulane is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
Tulane is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
REINHARDT vs. TENNESSEE TECH
No trends available
Tennessee Tech is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee Tech's last 5 games
IUPUI vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
No trends available
Arkansas-Little Rock is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arkansas-Little Rock is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
BUCKNELL vs. VANDERBILT
No trends available
Vanderbilt is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Vanderbilt is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. FRESNO STATE
No trends available
Fresno State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fresno State's last 5 games
SAINT LOUIS vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Saint Louis is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Saint Louis is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Illinois is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
MISSOURI STATE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Missouri State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Missouri State is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Arkansas State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 5 games at home
MONMOUTH vs. GEORGE MASON
No trends available
George Mason is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
George Mason is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
PEPPERDINE vs. ARIZONA STATE
Pepperdine is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Arizona State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Arizona State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
IOWA STATE vs. DRAKE
Iowa State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Drake
Drake is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Drake is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Iowa State
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. WYOMING
Northern Colorado is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Northern Colorado's last 19 games on the road
Wyoming is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Wyoming is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
BYU HAWAII vs. BYU
No trends available
BYU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
BYU is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
KANSAS vs. KENTUCKY
Kansas is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Kentucky is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kentucky's last 11 games
UTAH STATE vs. WEBER STATE
Utah State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Utah State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Weber State is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Weber State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
SOUTH DAKOTA vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON
No trends available
Eastern Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Eastern Washington's last 9 games
SANTA CLARA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Santa Clara is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Santa Clara's last 15 games on the road
Santa Barbara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC SANTA CRUZ vs. UC DAVIS
No trends available
UC Davis is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
UC Davis is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
AUSTIN PEAY vs. CALIFORNIA
Austin Peay is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Austin Peay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
California is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
California is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
SEATTLE vs. PORTLAND STATE
No trends available
Portland State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Portland State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
COLORADO STATE vs. STANFORD
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado State's last 10 games on the road
Stanford is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. UCLA
Middle Tennessee is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
UCLA is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
UCLA is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tuesday Trio Preview
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com
With the NBA season quickly going down the tubes, the focus on the hardwood will be on college basketball moving forward. The 24-hour marathon goes through the entire day on Tuesday with a handful of powerhouse teams hooking up. We'll take a look at the three key night contests, starting with an ACC/Big 10 showdown at Madison Square Garden.
Duke (-6, 138½) vs. Michigan State
The Blue Devils (2-0) survived a scare in their season opening 77-76 home victory over Belmont. Duke failed to cover as 11½-point favorites, but made up for it with a 96-55 blowout of Presbyterian to cash as 29½-point 'chalk.' The first big test now comes in Manhattan against a Michigan State squad that is already 0-1 against Tobacco Road's finest.
The Spartans (0-1) fell short in their season opener against top-ranked North Carolina, 67-55 on an aircraft carrier in San Diego. Michigan State shot just 30% from the floor, while making only 2 of 20 attempts from three-point range. The only positive for the Spartans was the 42-31 rebounding advantage over the Tar Heels, including 18 boards from senior forward Draymond Green.
Duke knocked off Michigan State in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge last December, 84-79, but the Spartans cashed as 10-point underdogs. The Spartans hit 49% of their shots from the field, but eventual top-pick Kyrie Irving burned MSU for 31 points, including 13 from the free-throw line.
Florida at Ohio State (-10½, 136½)
A top-10 battle takes place in Columbus as the Gators (1-0) look to avenge an ugly home defeat to the Buckeyes (1-0) last season. Florida jumped out to a 26-point halftime lead in a 99-59 rout of Jackson State in Gainesville as the Gators drilled 13 three-pointers. The Gators will take on an Ohio State club that destroyed Wright State on Friday, 73-42 to cash as 27-point favorites.
These two schools have a nice rivalry going over the last five years after playing for both the football and basketball championship in the same season (2007). Ohio State lost each of those title games, but the Buckeyes got a modicum of revenge with a pair of double-digit victories over Billy Donovan's squad the last two meetings. The Buckeyes drilled the Gators last December at the O'Connell Center, 93-75 as 2½-point 'dogs as OSU shot a sizzling 63% from the floor.
Florida finished last season on a 13-2 run to the 'over,' while compiling a perfect 6-0 ATS mark in the underdog role. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes are 6-9 ATS in their last 15 games as double-digit favorites, but Thad Matta's group is 6-2 ATS the previous eight contests at Value City Arena.
Kansas vs. Kentucky (-6, 147½)
Two of the most legendary programs in college basketball history wrap up the night at Madison Square Garden following Duke and Michigan State. The Wildcats and Jayhawks are the top two schools with the most wins ever as both look for their second victory of the season tonight. Kentucky (1-0) turned a nine-point halftime lead into a 108-58 trouncing of Marist in its opener at Rupp Arena as the Wildcats covered as 35-point favorites. Kansas (1-0) also took care of its business to start the season with a 100-54 thumping of Towson at Allen Fieldhouse, while cashing as 32½-point 'chalk.'
Plenty of familiar faces have moved on as the Wildcats are without star point guard Brandon Knight, while KU lost four starters following a run to the Elite Eight. These clubs are meeting for the first time since the second round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament when the top-seeded Jayhawks eliminated Kentucky, 88-76 as eight-point favorites.
Bill Self's team is listed as an underdog for the first time since losing in the Sweet 16 of the 2009 Big Dance to Michigan State, 67-62. Kentucky covered just six of its final 15 games last season as a single-digit favorite, including a 5-8 ATS mark in that role away from Lexington.