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Duke Blue Devils at Temple Owls (6.5, N/A)
No. 3 Duke has been historically dominant over Atlantic 10 opponents and will look to continue the trend when it takes on Temple on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center. Duke enters off an 85-55 victory over Pennsylvania, a team the Owls needed overtime to beat in their season opener. The Blue Devils covered as 22-points favorites.
Behind Ryan Kelly’s double double — 18 points and 12 rebounds — the Blue Devils were able to top the 80-point mark for a fifth consecutive time en route to their fifth straight victory.
Duke hasn’t lost since an 85-63 defeat to No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 29. Much of the Blue Devils’ success has come from a core of veteran starters, as well as the play of freshman Austin Rivers, who leads the team in scoring with 15 points. Three other players average double figures for the Blue Devils, including Mason Plumlee, who also leads the team in rebounding with nine per game. Duke, which ranks seventh in scoring and fifth in field-goal percentage, has shot 48 percent from 3-point range over its last three games.
Meanwhile, Temple enters after a 66-63 victory over Delaware as a 7-point favorite. The Owls trailed for most of the game, but Khalif Wyatt put Temple on top for good with a 3-pointer with 30 seconds left.
Pick: Blue Devils
Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats (-2.5, 132.5)
Illinois had big hopes heading into Big Ten play, but a lot of that optimism was squashed in a 75-60 loss to Purdue on Saturday. The Fighting Illini struggled on offense, going long stretches without a field goal. The issues started with center Meyers Leonard, who was constantly double-teamed and got into early foul trouble.
The Illini have been plagued by inconsistency from their starters. Leonard has been off and on, and Bradley transfer Sam Maniscalco is having a tough time adjusting to Big Ten life. The one who has shown up more often than not is the player that coach Bruce Weber tagged as the team’s most inconsistent heading into last week. Brandon Paul has scored 21 and 17 points respectively in the first two conference games and has reached double figures in 11 this year.
Northwestern is still vying for its first NCAA Tournament appearance, but missed a major resume booster with a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten opener. The Wildcats followed with a 68-56 victory over Penn State, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Nittany Lions. Northwestern has had better luck against Illinois recently, winning two of its last three meetings with the Illini, including a 71-70 win at home in February.
The Illini need this one and Leonard will bounce back.
Pick: Illini
CBB Games to Watch
By David Schwab
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No. 25 Kansas State Wildcats vs. No. 18 Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas State ran its current winning streak to six games with an 82-46 romp over Howard in its final non-conference game. The Wildcats are now 11-1 SU on the year. They raised their record ATS to 5-3 with a 77-60 victory over Long Beach State on Christmas Day as 1½-point underdogs in a holiday tournament.
The Jayhawks closed-out its non-conference schedule at 10-3 SU and an even 6-6 ATS. The total stayed ‘under’ in eight of the 12 games. They are 2-3 ATS in their last five games after failing to cover as 33-point home favorites in an 84-58 rout of North Dakota on Dec. 31.
NCAAB Preview
Xavier won its last five games vs LaSalle, winning by 11-6 points in last two visits here; Musketeers crushed LaSalle 100-62 LY, but they've lost four of last five games, as chemistry suffered after suspensions after the fight in Cincy game. Explorers won eight of last nine games, but they're 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7-4-7 points. Best team they've beaten is #129 Bucknell, only team in top 180 they've beaten. Xavier is 2-1 on road, winning at Vandy/Butler, losing at Hawai'i.
Duke lost by 22 at Ohio State in its only true road game; they start ACC play at Georgia Tech Saturday. Duke is 6-1 against top 100 teams, with only one of six wins by more than 7 points (82-69 vs #87 Davidson). Temple is 3-2 vs top 100 teams, with two of three wins in OT- they're holding teams to 25.6% behind arc. ACC non-conference road favorites are 7-6 vs spread; Atlantic 14 home dogs of 7 or less points are 3-7-1.
Cincinnati lost last three games with Notre Dame by 18-8-38 points; in LY's Big East tourney, Irish crushed Cincy 89-51. Notre Dame lost last two visits here, by 10-2 points. Bearcats are 6-0 since Xavier incident, winning last two games vs Oklahoma/Pitt by combined total of 4 points. Notre Dame is 0-3 on road, losing at Missouri-Gonzaga-Maryland by 29-20-7 points, with only the Gonzaga game in the campus arena. Big East home favorites are 3-5-1 vs spread.
West Virginia won its last six games vs Rutgers, winning last three trips to this gym by 6-18-11 points; Mountaineers are 0-2 in true road games, losing at Miss State/Seton Hall by 13-19 points. Scarlet Knights won in double OT vs Florida last week, a great win, then undid that work when they lost by hoop at South Florida, a hideous loss. Five of Rutgers' six losses are by six or less points. Big East home dogs are 4-3 vs spread.
Home side won last four Illinois-Northwestern games, with Illini losing last two visits here, by 1-5 points, their only losses in last 13 games vs regional rival. Illini is 2-3 in last five games after a 2-3 start; they split a pair of true road games, winning at Maryland, losing by 15 at Purdue. Northwestern is 1-3 vs top 40 teams, with only win vs Seton Hall; this is bigger game for them, since they play lesser schedule and need wins like this for NCAA resume. Big Dozen home favorites are 7-3 vs spread.
Favorites won/covered six of last eight Marquette-Georgetown games, as Eagles lost two of last three visits here, losing by 18-9 points- they split last four games after 10-0 start, falling behind 31-8 to Vanderbilt in home loss last week. Eagles split two true road games, losing by 8 at LSU and winning by 7 at Wisconsin. Big East home favorites of 6 or less points are 1-3. Hoyas won last eight games vs D-I teams- their only loss was on Maui, by four points to Kansas.
VCU won 13 of last 14 games vs Georgia State, losing to Panthers LY in Atlanta; State lost last six visits here, by 29-13-2-28-16-17 points. Rams won last eight games after 3-3 start, with seven wins by 12+ points- and last three games away from home. Panthers won last 10 games after 0-3 start, but none of victims are in top 100- they've allowed only 51.5 ppg in their last six games. CAA home favorites are 4-2 vs spread. In their 7th year in CAA, this is Georgia State's biggest game yet.
Memphis beat Tennessee 99-97 in double OT on Maui November 22, blowing 10-point halftime lead; Tigers were 6-9 behind arc, Volunteers 7-21. 8-5 Memphis is considered disappointment, but all five losses are vs top 50 teams- they're 5-0 vs teams not in top 100, with Tennessee win only one by less than nine points. Vols are 0-2 on road, losing by 8 at Oakland, 6 at Charleston. Conference USA single digit home favorites are 7-11 vs spread; SEC single digit road underdogs are 16-9.
Kansas State lost 16 of last 19 games vs Kansas, losing last five visits to Lawrence by 27-14-16-17-24 points; Wildcats won tournament out in Hawai'i over Christmas- they won their only true road game at Va Tech. Jayhawks are 4-3 vs top 100 teams- all three of their losses came away from home. Kansas is #3 defensive team in country, holding foes to 39% inside arc. State's only loss was to West Virginia by 5 in double OT.
Missouri State won three of last four games vs Illinois State, sweeping the Redbirds LY, by 9-11 points; ISU lost six of its last eight visits here, losing by 12-11-12-16-4-11 points. Bears won first two MVC games by 12-11 points; they're #41 team in experience playing #31 schedule. ISU lost two of three road games, winning at #231 Morehead, getting beat by Fresno State/Southern Illinois, bad losses. Redbirds split pair of games with top 100 teams, with both games decided by four points.
Saint Louis won four of last five games vs Dayton, winning by 5-18 in last two visits here; 12-2 Billikens are 1-2 on road, losing by 7 at LMU, 4 at New Mexico, winning by 19 at lowly Southern Illinois- they're 3-1 vs top 100 teams, beating Washington-Villanova-Oklahoma. Flyers are 2-3 vs top 100 teams, losing at home to Dayton/Seton Hall; they've won five of last six games overall. Saint Louis makes 41.7% behind arc, #9 in country.
Indiana State-Northern Iowa split their last 12 meetings; Sycamores lost six of last eight visits here, with losses by 4-8-10-27-15-22 points, but they did win two of last three visits and swept UNI LY, by 2-25 points. State won at Vandy/UL-Monroe, but lost badly at Boise/Drake- they're #80 team in experience playing #230 schedule. Panthers started out 0-2 in MVC, very disappointing, scoring 61.7 ppg during current three-game losing streak. Northern Iow areally needs a win here.
Texas won its last seven games vs Iowa State, winning last three visits to Ames by 20-6-7 points; Longhorns won eight of last nine games, losing at North Carolina- they won only other road game, by 10 at UCLA, not as great a win as most years. Texas is 2-3 away from home, losing on a neutral court to Oregon State/NC State. Cyclones are 8-1 at home, with only loss to Northern Iowa; they're 2-2 vs top 100 teams, with Lehigh (#73) best team they've beaten.
XAVIER (9 - 4) at LASALLE (10 - 4) - 1/4/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 147-111 ATS (+24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LASALLE is 30-56 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 2-0 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER 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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DUKE (12 - 1) at TEMPLE (9 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 71-43 ATS (+23.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 154-113 ATS (+29.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (5 - 8) at ST BONAVENTURE (7 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 56-82 ATS (-34.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON 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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ST JOSEPHS (10 - 4) at DUQUESNE (8 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUQUESNE is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 2-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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NOTRE DAME (9 - 5) at CINCINNATI (11 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 4-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 3-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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W VIRGINIA (10 - 4) at RUTGERS (8 - 6) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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ILLINOIS (12 - 3) at NORTHWESTERN (11 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 2-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 2-2 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (5 - 7) at NORTHEASTERN (5 - 7) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 85-60 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NORTHEASTERN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHEASTERN is 3-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NORTHEASTERN is 4-0 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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TULANE (12 - 2) at UCF (10 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 2-0 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MARQUETTE (12 - 2) at GEORGETOWN (12 - 1) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARQUETTE is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 89-57 ATS (+26.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 89-57 ATS (+26.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 67-45 ATS (+17.5 Units) in January games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 114-154 ATS (-55.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 2-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 2-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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HOFSTRA (6 - 8) at DELAWARE (5 - 7) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOFSTRA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 3-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 4-0 straight up against DELAWARE 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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JAMES MADISON (7 - 5) at WM & MARY (2 - 12) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 99-133 ATS (-47.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 3-3 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 4-2 straight up against JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TOWSON ST (0 - 14) at DREXEL (8 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 5-0 straight up against TOWSON 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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AUBURN (10 - 3) at FLORIDA ST (8 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 1-1 straight up against AUBURN 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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GEORGIA ST (10 - 3) at VA COMMONWEALTH (11 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 2-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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RICHMOND (9 - 6) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 9-27 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE (7 - 6) at MEMPHIS (8 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 66-45 ATS (+16.5 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 177-136 ATS (+27.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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TEXAS TECH (7 - 5) at OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 6) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 86-115 ATS (-40.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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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KANSAS ST (11 - 1) at KANSAS (10 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 3-2 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 4-1 straight up against KANSAS 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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ILLINOIS ST (9 - 4) at MISSOURI ST (9 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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E CAROLINA (9 - 4) at SOUTHERN MISS (13 - 2) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 140-180 ATS (-58.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 140-180 ATS (-58.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 91-139 ATS (-61.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 35-15 ATS (+18.5 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-0 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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SAINT LOUIS (12 - 2) at DAYTON (10 - 4) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
DAYTON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 straight up against DAYTON 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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S ILLINOIS (4 - 9) at BRADLEY (5 - 9) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 2-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 2-2 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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INDIANA ST (10 - 3) at N IOWA (10 - 4) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 2-2 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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WICHITA ST (10 - 3) at EVANSVILLE (7 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 3-1 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 3-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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RICE (9 - 5) at TCU (8 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 6-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 6-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
TCU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-1 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 1-1 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTEP (7 - 7) at MARSHALL (9 - 4) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
UTEP is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTEP is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 3-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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TULSA (7 - 7) at HOUSTON (8 - 5) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 2-1 straight up against HOUSTON 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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TEXAS (10 - 3) at IOWA ST (10 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 20-3 ATS (+16.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEXAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 3-0 straight up against IOWA ST 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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SYRACUSE (15 - 0) at PROVIDENCE (11 - 4) - 1/4/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 57-82 ATS (-33.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 109-80 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 80-109 ATS (-39.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 80-109 ATS (-39.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 44-72 ATS (-35.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 45-71 ATS (-33.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 25-49 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 2-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 3-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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IOWA (9 - 6) at MINNESOTA (12 - 3) - 1/4/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0 straight up against IOWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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E KENTUCKY (9 - 6) at MURRAY ST (14 - 0) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 24-46 ATS (-26.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 51-84 ATS (-41.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-0 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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E ILLINOIS (6 - 6) at SIU EDWARDSVL (4 - 7) - 1/4/2012, 8:00 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.
XAVIER vs. LA SALLE
Xavier is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Xavier's last 9 games on the road
La Salle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
La Salle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TULANE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Tulane is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Central Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
DUKE vs. TEMPLE
Duke is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games on the road
Temple is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Temple is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
NOTRE DAME vs. CINCINNATI
Notre Dame is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Notre Dame is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
St. Bonaventure is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of St. Bonaventure's last 18 games on the road
George Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
George Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
ILLINOIS vs. NORTHWESTERN
Illinois is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois's last 7 games on the road
Northwestern is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Northwestern is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
HOFSTRA vs. DELAWARE
Hofstra is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Hofstra is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Delaware
Delaware is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Delaware is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
AUBURN vs. FLORIDA STATE
Auburn is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games on the road
Florida State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Florida State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
TOWSON vs. DREXEL
Towson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Towson is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Drexel
Drexel is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. DUQUESNE
Saint Joseph's is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Saint Joseph's is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Duquesne
Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
PENNSYLVANIA vs. LAFAYETTE
Pennsylvania is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pennsylvania's last 5 games on the road
No trends available
JAMES MADISON vs. WILLIAM & MARY
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of James Madison's last 5 games on the road
William & Mary is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
William & Mary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
FLORIDA A&M vs. BALL STATE
No trends available
Ball State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WEST VIRGINIA vs. RUTGERS
West Virginia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
West Virginia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
UNC WILMINGTON vs. NORTHEASTERN
UNC Wilmington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Northeastern is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Northeastern is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home
MARQUETTE vs. GEORGETOWN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marquette's last 5 games on the road
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
COLUMBIA vs. COLGATE
Columbia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available
DELAWARE STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
No trends available
North Carolina State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
GEORGIA STATE vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Georgia State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Georgia State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia Commonwe
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 5 games
RICHMOND vs. CHARLOTTE
Richmond is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Richmond is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Charlotte is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
KANSAS STATE vs. KANSAS
Kansas State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. BRADLEY
Southern Illinois is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Southern Illinois's last 12 games on the road
Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Bradley's last 7 games
EAST CAROLINA vs. SOUTHERN MISS
East Carolina is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
East Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Miss
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TEXAS EL PASO vs. MARSHALL
Texas El Paso is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Marshall is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
TENNESSEE vs. MEMPHIS
Tennessee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Tennessee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. SIU EDWARDSVILLE
Eastern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
SIU Edwardsville is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
SIU Edwardsville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
TULSA vs. HOUSTON
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
RICE vs. TCU
Rice is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Rice is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against TCU
TCU is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Rice
TCU is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Rice
TEXAS TECH vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Texas Tech is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Texas Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. MURRAY STATE
Eastern Kentucky is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Murray State
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
INDIANA STATE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Indiana State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Northern Iowa is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
SAINT LOUIS vs. DAYTON
Saint Louis is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Saint Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dayton
Dayton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Dayton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
WICHITA STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
Wichita State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wichita State's last 5 games on the road
Evansville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Evansville is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
ILLINOIS STATE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Illinois State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Illinois State's last 15 games on the road
Missouri State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Missouri State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
TEXAS vs. IOWA STATE
Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
IOWA vs. MINNESOTA
Iowa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Iowa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
SYRACUSE vs. PROVIDENCE
Syracuse is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Syracuse is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Providence
Providence is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wednesday's Top College Basketball Trends
ST JOSEPHS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games (vs Duquesne)
MEMPHIS is 5-18 ATS coming off an ATS loss (vs Tennessee)
WICHITA ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after playing a game as a home favorite (vs Evansville)
S ILLINOIS is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more (vs Bradley)
INDIANA ST is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite (vs N Iowa)
TEXAS TECH is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game (vs Oklahoma St)
PROVIDENCE is 5-21 ATS (-18.1 Units) after a combined score of 115 points or less (vs Syracuse)
TCU is 6-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all home games (Vs Rice)