Wednesday's Best NCAAB Bets
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Michigan Wolverines at Nebraska Cornhuskers (3, 121.5)
With the most difficult stretch of its schedule in the rearview mirror, No. 25 Michigan has a chance to finish strong.
The Wolverines, who concluded a three-game run against ranked teams, face just one more Top 25 opponent. The first order of business, though, will be to fix the area that is usually a staple of John Beilein-coached teams – 3-point shooting.
Although the Wolverines lead the conference in 3-pointers and attempts, they rank ninth in accuracy (31.7 percent). That number should get a boost against Nebraska, which has allowed its last two opponents to shoot 43.8 percent from behind the arc.
That said, the road has been unkind to the Wolverines in 2012, especially early in games. Their only win in six tries away from Crisler Center is at Purdue, which is also the only contest they led at halftime.
They should be able to get it done Wednesday against a Nebraska club that is only 2-7 against the spread in its last nine home games.
Pick: Wolverines
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Virginia Cavaliers (-16, 117.5)
No. 20 Virginia is the runaway leader in the ACC in scoring defense, holding opponents to an average of 51.4 points -- nearly nine fewer than the next closest competitor.
Wake Forest ranks last in the category, letting teams score 70.7 points per game. The Demon Deacons are fighting to stay out of last place in the conference while the Cavaliers sit comfortably in fifth, ready to pick off the top four with their lockdown defense and the power game of fifth-year senior Mike Scott.
Virginia needs only to look back to last season for motivation, when a Wake Forest team winless in the conference knocked the Cavaliers off behind a stellar performance from C.J. Harris.
Everything begins on the defensive end for the Cavaliers, who not only lead the ACC but sit second nationally in scoring defense. Virginia likes to make teams play at its pace, then relies on Scott to score enough to get the win.
Whether he can score enough to cover the big number is a tough one, but we'll get in on the under.
Pick: Under
What Bettors Need to Know: Wednesday's NCAAB Action
By Covers.com
Kansas Jayhawks at Baylor Bears (-1.5, 144)
THE STORY: Duke at North Carolina isn’t the only Top 10 showdown on Wednesday night. Before that marquee game, there’s a gigantic matchup in the Big 12 featuring No. 10 Kansas and No. 6 Baylor. These two teams are both a half-game back of No. 4 Missouri for the conference lead, so the winner moves into a tie for first with seven games left. The first matchup didn’t live up to the hype, with the Jayhawks throttling the Bears 92-74 in Lawrence. But this one figures to be more competitive, as Baylor has lost only once at home all season, while Kansas is coming off a road loss at Missouri.
THE LINE: Baylor opened as a 1.5-point home favorite with a 144-point total.
ABOUT KANSAS (18-5, 8-2 Big 12): Whatever happened at the end of the loss to Missouri needs to be fixed. The Jayhawks appeared to be in control until the final minutes, when they surrendered 11 straight points to lose 74-71. Kansas has dropped two straight games away from home — the other was at Iowa State — since opening Big 12 play at 7-0. Kansas coach Bill Self hasn’t lost back-to-back games since the 2005-06 season and said earlier this week, “Our guys will bounce back. If our guys don't play well or if we don't win, it won't be because of what happened Saturday (at Missouri).”
ABOUT BAYLOR (21-2, 8-2 Big 12): Kansas is used to competing for conference titles, but this is uncharted territory for the Bears. At 8-2, this is their best start to a conference slate through 10 games since going 10-0 in 1947-48. In addition, Baylor’s 21-2 start overall matches the best in program history set in 1945-46. Perry Jones III struggled to contain Thomas Robinson in the first matchup, but the sophomore is really starting to heat up lately, posting 74 points and 42 rebounds — good for three double-doubles — over the past four games.
TRENDS:
- The under is 8-0-1 in Kansas' last nine road games.
- Baylor is 7-19 against the spread in its last 26 against the Big 12.
- Kansas is 2-4-1 against the spread in its last seven.
TIP-INS:
1. Baylor’s senior class (Quincy Acy, Fred Ellis and Anthony Jones) has 91 career wins and needs just one more to break the all-time school record.
2. Robinson has 16 double-doubles this season for Kansas, more than twice as many as any other Big 12 player.
3. Since the Big 12 was formed in 1996, the Jayhawks are 16-2 all-time against Baylor.
Duke Blue Devils at North Carolina Tar Heels (-6.5, 160.5)
THE STORY: Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski questioned his team’s effort following its stunning 78-74 home loss to Miami on Sunday. With so much at stake, the ninth-ranked Blue Devils shouldn’t have any trouble getting up for their matchup against No. 5 North Carolina. The Tar Heels are tied with Florida State for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings and are a game ahead of second-place Duke. A Blue Devils loss would put them two back with just seven conference games left. Duke has won four of the last five in the series, including eight of the last 13 at Chapel Hill.
THE LINE: Oddsmakers had UNC as a 7-point favorite at the open, but the Heels are now set around -6.5 at most books. The total is pegged at 160.5.
ABOUT DUKE (19-4, 6-2 ACC): Duke gave up 18 offensive rebounds against Miami, including eight by Reggie Johnson, who torched the Blue Devils with a 27-point, 12-rebound effort. Tyler Zeller, the Tar Heels’ senior forward, might be able to do the same. Zeller has scored 14 or more in eight straight games and has five double-doubles during that stretch. If Duke allows him to control the glass — and if the Blue Devils are forced to put extra defenders on him — it could open things up on the outside for Harrison Barnes, Reggie Bullock and P.J. Hairston. The trio has made a combined 102 3-pointers.
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (20-3, 7-1 ACC): A rivalry known for its fantastic finishes hasn’t been all that competitive in the last two years. Though North Carolina did salvage an 81-67 home win in last year’s meeting, its four losses have come by six, 10, 17 and 32 points. In the most recent meeting, a 75-58 Duke victory in the ACC championship game, the Blue Devils took a 42-28 halftime lead and smothered the Tar Heels defensively, holding them to 33.9 percent shooting. The Tar Heels might be tough to slow down this time around. During their five-game win streak, they’ve scored 74 or more four times and have won every game by nine or more.
TRENDS:
- The under is 7-3 in Duke's last 10 road games.
- The visitor is 7-2 against the spread in the last nine dates between these two teams.
- UNC is 1-4 ATS in its last five home games against Duke.
TIP-INS
1. Duke hasn’t lost consecutive games since the 2008-09 season. The Blue Devils are 14-0 off a loss during that stretch, including a 3-0 mark this season.
2. The last four meetings have seen double-digit halftime leads of 27, 14 (twice) and 12 points. North Carolina was the only team to lose a game after leading. The Tar Heels fell 79-73 on Feb. 9, 2010, after leading by 14 at the half.
3. Duke is 21-10 against the Tar Heels since 1998-99.
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By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com
No. 10 Duke vs. No. 6 North Carolina (ESPN)
Sunday's stunning 78-74 overtime loss to Miami as a 12-point home favorite dropped Duke to 19-4 SU and 9-14 ATS. The Blue Devils 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and the total has gone 'over' in five of their last seven. They now trail both North Carolina and Florida by a game in the ACC at 6-2 SU.
North Carolina got past Maryland 83-74 on Saturday but could not cover as a 12-point road favorite. It is now 20-3 SU on the year and 11-11 ATS. The Tar Heels are 14-0 SU at home and 7-6 ATS. The total has stayed 'under' in eight of the 13 games. They remain ranked first in the nation in both points and rebounds per game.
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Cincinnati (-11) shot 26.3% from floor, 7-32 from arc in an awful 57-55 home loss to St John's Jan 7; underdogs are 5-0 vs spread in Bearcats' Big East road games, with Cincy losing last two, at West Virginia by 7 in OT, Rutgers by 7. St John's had 19 turnovers in the first meeting; they're 2-4 as Big East home dog, with three of their four home losses by 15+ points. Big East home underdogs of less than 6 points are 6-9 against the spread. Bearcats are 1-4 vs spread as a Big East underdog.
Central Florida lost 65-64 (+6.5) in brickfest at Marshall Jan 14, as the Knights were 5-20 from arc and Jordan was just 3-17 from floor for nite. UCF covered three of four as C-UA favorite, but they're struggling with ball, scoring just 59 ppg in last four games- they're 3-1 at in conference home games, winning by 7-1-11 points, with loss to Southern Miss by 13. Marshall lost four of five games since beating UCF. Conference USA home favorites of 6 or less points are 12-9-1 against the spread.
Kansas shot 57% from floor, made 6-11 from the arc in a relatively easy 92-74 home win over Baylor (+7) Jan 16; Jayhawks are 3-2 as a Big X home favorite, winning in Lawrence by 18-9-18-10-22 points, but they lost two of last three games, with both losses on road. Big X home teams are 8-2-1 vs spread when number is 3 or less points. Baylor won its last four games, last three by five or less points; they're 3-1 at home in Big X with only loss by a point to Missouri.
Syracuse won by 25 in its first game with Melo back in center of the 2-3 zone; Orange is 2-3 as Big East home favorite, winning home games by 26-7-23-8-2 points. Georgetown lost five of last six series games, with Hoyas' 64-56 win here LY their first in last six visits, losing its previous five games by 5-14-7-4-17 points. Big East single digit home favorites are 20-18 against the spread. Hoyas won five of last six games, are 1-2 as Big East road dog, losing by 12 at West Virginia, 12 at Pitt.
Pitt won its last four games, scoring 77.3 ppg, after getting Woodall back from injury; they've won five of last six games vs USF, beating them by 16-12 points LY- they won two of last three visits here, winning by 13-16 points. South Florida is 3-7 vs top 100 teams, but are 4-1 at home in conference play, with only loss to UConn by 3. Big East favorites of 3 or less points are 13-9 against the spread, 7-5 on the road. USF's wins in Big East play are against teams whose combined league record is 14-31.
Arkansas is 0-4 on SEC road, 1-3 as road underdog, losing away games by 8-23-6-6 points; Razorbacks are 10-1 vs teams ranked below #110 in country, with only loss to Houston 81 days ago. Georgia is 1-7 in SEC, losing last four games by 3-13-8-11 points, scoring only 55 ppg- they're 1-3 at home in conference, with only win in OT vs Tennessee. Home side is 6-2 vs spread in Hogs' SEC games. SEC home teams are 11-2 vs spread when number is 4 or less points.
Southern Miss had week since they ended 18-game skid vs Memphis, so they better be back down to earth here, vs UAB squad they beat 59-55 (-9) at home Jan 14, forcing 19 Blazer turnovers (+!2), surviving UAB's 50% shooting for night. C-USA home underdogs of less than 5 points are 6-4 vs spread. USM won three of four conference road games, with wins by 5-12-13 points. UAB won three of last four games, but they're 1-4 at home in conference, with losses by 3-2-7-7 points.
Wichita State (-2.5) won 71-68 at Northern Iowa Jan 18, but with 4:00 left, they were down 64-59; Shockers are 2-4 as MVC home favorites, with home wins by 3-37-43-12-5 points, with loss to Creighton. MVC home favorites of 9+ points are 12-9 against the spread. Panthers won last three home games, allowing 54.3 ppg; they're 1-5 on MVC road, 1-1 as road dogs, losing away games by 4-3-11-5-12 points. Wichita's bench scored only one basket in 58:00 played in first meeting.
Saint Louis won five of its last six games; they've allowed 62 points or less in four of six conference wins, 79-72-72 points in its three losses, at Dayton/UMass and at home to Temple. St Joe's won its last three home games, by 18-14-4 points; favorites covered six of their last seven A-14 games. Atlantic 14 home underdogs of 4 or less points are 8-4-1 against the spread. Billikens split their four A-14 road games, winning by 5 at Xavier, 1 at Charlotte, losing at Dayton by 7, UMass by 13.
Michigan is 1-4 on Big Dozen road this season, with only win at Purdue by a hoop; they scored average of 56.5 ppg in last four losses, all away games. Nebraska is 3-8 in conference, 2-3 at home, beating Indiana and Penn State- they scored 70+ in all three Big Dozen wins, are 0-7 when they score less than 70. Big Dozen home underdogs of 5 or less points are 11-4 against the spread. Michigan is 7-1 vs teams ranked #100 or lower, with only loss by 16 at #100 Iowa.
Vanderbilt is an odd team; streaky, disappointing- they've lost three of last four games, are 2-2 as SEC home favorite, winning home games by 30-11-18 points, with loss to Miss State. Commodores allowed 73+ in all three SEC losses, 66 or less points in all five wins. SEC double digit home favorites are 4-9 against spread. LSU lost five of last seven games; they're 2-2 as SEC road underdog, losing its away games by 16-9-12-5 points. Vandy covered once in last five games as a favorite, overall.
Duke has already lost two home games this year, very unusual; they're 4-0 on ACC road, scoring 73+ points in all four games- they lost by 22 at Ohio State in only game this season as an underdog. North Carolina is 2-5-1 as an ACC favorite, 1-2-1 at home, winning home games by 23-17-19-12 points. ACC single digit home faves are 2-13 against spread this season. Duke ranks #5 in offense, #91 on defense; they've allowed 76+ points in all four of their losses this season.
Notre Dame lost four of last five games with West Virginia, losing by 11-15 points in last two visits here, but Irish are hot right now- they've won/covered last four games, all as underdog. ND is 6-3 as Big East dog, 3-2 on road, with only losses by 16 at Cincinnati, 7 at Rutgers. WVU snapped 3-game skid with narrow escape at Providence Sunday; they're 3-2 as a Big East home favorite, winning home games by 14-12-24-3. Big East home favorites of 6+ points are 18-22-1 against the spread.
GEORGE WASHINGTON (8 - 15) at TEMPLE (17 - 5) - 2/8/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
TEMPLE is 152-111 ATS (+29.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TEMPLE is 69-42 ATS (+22.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 2-0 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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PENN ST (10 - 14) at MICHIGAN ST (18 - 5) - 2/8/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games this season.
PENN ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
PENN ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
PENN ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 50-25 ATS (+22.5 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 3-2 straight up against PENN ST 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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DREXEL (19 - 5) at JAMES MADISON (10 - 15) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DREXEL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
DREXEL is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
DREXEL is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
JAMES MADISON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 straight up against DREXEL 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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HOFSTRA (8 - 17) at GEORGE MASON (19 - 6) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOFSTRA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 4-1 straight up against HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OLD DOMINION (15 - 10) at WM & MARY (4 - 21) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 69-95 ATS (-35.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 103-139 ATS (-49.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 4-2 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 6-0 straight up against WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UNC-WILMINGTON (9 - 14) at DELAWARE (11 - 12) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 straight up against DELAWARE 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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MEMPHIS (16 - 7) at E CAROLINA (12 - 10) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 181-140 ATS (+27.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 118-76 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 144-185 ATS (-59.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 144-185 ATS (-59.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 95-144 ATS (-63.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 36-65 ATS (-35.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 88-135 ATS (-60.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 41-71 ATS (-37.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-1 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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CINCINNATI (16 - 7) at ST JOHNS (10 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 3-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 3-1 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MARSHALL (14 - 9) at UCF (17 - 6) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 3-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 4-1 straight up against UCF over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BUFFALO (13 - 6) at C MICHIGAN (7 - 15) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-1 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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OHIO U (19 - 4) at TOLEDO (10 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 152-116 ATS (+24.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
TOLEDO is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 3-0 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 3-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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KENT ST (16 - 6) at E MICHIGAN (10 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
KENT ST is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
KENT ST is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
KENT ST is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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AKRON (16 - 7) at W MICHIGAN (10 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
AKRON is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
AKRON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
AKRON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 40-61 ATS (-27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 3-1 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-0 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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BOWLING GREEN (11 - 11) at BALL ST (12 - 9) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOWLING GREEN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
BOWLING GREEN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
BALL ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 2-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 1-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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LASALLE (17 - 7) at RICHMOND (12 - 12) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND 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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NORTHEASTERN (11 - 12) at GEORGIA ST (16 - 8) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
GEORGIA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
GEORGIA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
NORTHEASTERN is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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FLORIDA ST (16 - 6) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 16) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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RHODE ISLAND (5 - 19) at XAVIER (15 - 8) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
XAVIER is 144-110 ATS (+23.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
XAVIER is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 2-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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KANSAS (18 - 5) at BAYLOR (21 - 2) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
BAYLOR is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 2-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 3-0 straight up against BAYLOR 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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GEORGETOWN (18 - 4) at SYRACUSE (23 - 1) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 3-2 straight up against GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH (15 - 9) at S FLORIDA (13 - 10) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 2-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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ST BONAVENTURE (12 - 8) at MASSACHUSETTS (17 - 6) - 2/8/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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WAKE FOREST (11 - 12) at VIRGINIA (18 - 4) - 2/8/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 145-183 ATS (-56.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 42-72 ATS (-37.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 3-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 3-0 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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TOWSON ST (1 - 24) at VA COMMONWEALTH (20 - 5) - 2/8/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 2-1 against the spread versus TOWSON ST over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-0 straight up against TOWSON 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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TCU (13 - 9) at SMU (10 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 63-91 ATS (-37.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
SMU is 63-91 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
SMU is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
SMU is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SMU is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 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
TCU is 2-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against SMU 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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ARKANSAS (16 - 7) at GEORGIA (10 - 12) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 50-88 ATS (-46.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 14-37 ATS (-26.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 52-88 ATS (-44.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 20-42 ATS (-26.2 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
GEORGIA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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SOUTHERN MISS (20 - 3) at UAB (9 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 3-3 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-3 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI OHIO (7 - 14) at N ILLINOIS (2 - 19) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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RICE (13 - 11) at HOUSTON (11 - 11) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-2 straight up against RICE 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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DRAKE (13 - 11) at ILLINOIS ST (15 - 9) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 5-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 3-2 straight up against ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA ST (14 - 10) at BRADLEY (6 - 19) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
INDIANA ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 4-1 straight up against BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MISSOURI ST (14 - 11) at S ILLINOIS (8 - 16) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 42-67 ATS (-31.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 5-1 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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N IOWA (16 - 9) at WICHITA ST (20 - 4) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 3-3 straight up against N IOWA 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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S CAROLINA (9 - 13) at TENNESSEE (11 - 12) - 2/8/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
TENNESSEE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
S CAROLINA is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 2-2 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-0 straight up against S 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 (18 - 5) at ST JOSEPHS (15 - 9) - 2/8/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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MICHIGAN (17 - 7) at NEBRASKA (11 - 11) - 2/8/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival 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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TULSA (14 - 9) at UTEP (10 - 13) - 2/8/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 5-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 5-2 straight up against TULSA 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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LSU (13 - 9) at VANDERBILT (16 - 7) - 2/8/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 3-0 straight up against LSU 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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SETON HALL (15 - 8) at RUTGERS (12 - 12) - 2/8/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 3-2 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-2 straight up against RUTGERS 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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DUKE (19 - 4) at N CAROLINA (20 - 3) - 2/8/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 3-2 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-1 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NOTRE DAME (15 - 8) at W VIRGINIA (16 - 8) - 2/8/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
NOTRE DAME is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 2-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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JACKSONVILLE ST (10 - 16) at MOREHEAD ST (13 - 12) - 2/8/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 5-1 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
MOREHEAD ST is 6-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. TEMPLE
George Washington is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Temple's last 5 games
PENN STATE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Penn State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Penn State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games
CINCINNATI vs. ST. JOHN'S
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road
St. John's is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. John's last 5 games
PITTSBURGH vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Pittsburgh is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
South Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 7 games
MARSHALL vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Marshall is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Marshall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Central Florida
Central Florida is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Central Florida is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
BOWLING GREEN vs. BALL STATE
Bowling Green is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Bowling Green is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ball State
Ball State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Ball State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
GEORGETOWN vs. SYRACUSE
Georgetown is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgetown's last 5 games on the road
Syracuse is 23-1 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse's last 6 games
NORTHEASTERN vs. GEORGIA STATE
Northeastern is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northeastern's last 6 games on the road
Georgia State is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 5 games
OLD DOMINION vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Old Dominion is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Old Dominion is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
William & Mary is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
William & Mary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
DREXEL vs. JAMES MADISON
Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Drexel's last 6 games on the road
James Madison is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
James Madison is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
HOFSTRA vs. GEORGE MASON
Hofstra is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Hofstra is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against George Mason
George Mason is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
George Mason is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
OHIO vs. TOLEDO
Ohio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio's last 6 games on the road
Toledo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toledo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
KENT STATE vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Kent State is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kent State's last 10 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 7 games
BUFFALO vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
UNC WILMINGTON vs. DELAWARE
UNC Wilmington is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
UNC Wilmington is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Delaware is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Delaware is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
KANSAS vs. BAYLOR
Kansas is 3-6-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Kansas is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Baylor is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Baylor is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games
AKRON vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Akron is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Akron's last 13 games on the road
Western Michigan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Western Michigan's last 7 games
RHODE ISLAND vs. XAVIER
Rhode Island is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rhode Island is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Xavier is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Xavier is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
MEMPHIS vs. EAST CAROLINA
Memphis is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
East Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of East Carolina's last 9 games
FLORIDA STATE vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
No trends available
Boston College is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston College's last 9 games
LA SALLE vs. RICHMOND
La Salle is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of La Salle's last 5 games on the road
Richmond is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Richmond is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. MOREHEAD STATE
Jacksonville State is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 6 games on the road
Morehead State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Morehead State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
TOWSON vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Towson is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Towson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 6 games
WAKE FOREST vs. VIRGINIA
Wake Forest is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Wake Forest is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Virginia is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Virginia's last 10 games
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. MASSACHUSETTS
St. Bonaventure is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. Bonaventure is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Massachusetts is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Massachusetts's last 9 games
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. TENNESSEE
South Carolina is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tennessee's last 10 games
Tennessee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Miami (Ohio) is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 9 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
INDIANA STATE vs. BRADLEY
Indiana State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Bradley is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
ARKANSAS vs. GEORGIA
Arkansas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Georgia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
RICE vs. HOUSTON
Rice is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rice is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
NORTHERN IOWA vs. WICHITA STATE
Northern Iowa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Wichita State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Wichita State's last 7 games
TCU vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
TCU is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of TCU's last 5 games on the road
Southern Methodist is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Southern Methodist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
MISSOURI STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri State's last 6 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Southern Illinois's last 17 games
SOUTHERN MISS vs. UAB
Southern Miss is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Southern Miss is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against UAB
UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UAB's last 9 games
DRAKE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Drake is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Drake is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Illinois State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Illinois State's last 14 games
SAINT LOUIS vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Saint Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Saint Louis is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Saint Joseph's last 7 games
Saint Joseph's is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
MICHIGAN vs. NEBRASKA
Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nebraska is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games
NOTRE DAME vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Notre Dame is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Notre Dame is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
West Virginia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
TULSA vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas El Paso is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
DUKE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Duke's last 10 games on the road
North Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LSU vs. VANDERBILT
LSU is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LSU is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Vanderbilt is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
SETON HALL vs. RUTGERS
Seton Hall is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Seton Hall is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Rutgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rutgers's last 6 games
Hot teams
-- Detroit won its last 17 home games; their last home loss? Nov 1.
-- Sabres won three of their last four games.
-- Ducks won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Sharks won five of their last six home games.
Cold teams
-- Oilers lost their last seven road games.
-- Bruins are 4-5 in last nine games, 0-5 in game following last five wins.
-- Carolina lost nine of its last eleven road games.
-- Calgary lost seven of its last nine road games.
Totals
-- Last three Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Boston road games.
-- Seven of last eight Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Calgary games stayed under the total.
Series records
-- Red Wings won seven of last eight games against Edmonton.
-- Bruins won eight of last eleven games against Buffalo.
-- Ducks lost two of last three games against Carolina.
-- Sharks won seven of last eight games against Calgary.
Back-to-Back
-- None.
EDMONTON (21-27-0-5, 47 pts.) at DETROIT (35-17-0-2, 72 pts.) - 2/8/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 45-89 ATS (+172.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 2-15 ATS (+24.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 9-43 ATS (+95.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 28-68 ATS (+126.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-38 ATS (+68.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-3 ATS (+13.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 75-51 ATS (+23.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
DETROIT is 74-79 ATS (-74.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)
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BOSTON (33-16-0-2, 68 pts.) at BUFFALO (22-24-0-6, 50 pts.) - 2/8/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 230-164 ATS (+13.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 183-164 ATS (+359.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 138-118 ATS (+264.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
BOSTON is 11-1 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 12-1 ATS (+10.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 21-8 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 21-30 ATS (-51.0 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 25-32 ATS (-13.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-21 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 6-13 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-8 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 12-8-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.6 Units)
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CAROLINA (20-25-0-9, 49 pts.) at ANAHEIM (20-24-0-8, 48 pts.) - 2/8/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 39-23 ATS (+11.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 14-4 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 19-32 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
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CALGARY (24-22-0-7, 55 pts.) at SAN JOSE (29-15-0-6, 64 pts.) - 2/8/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 80-42 ATS (+22.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 114-106 ATS (-67.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
BOSTON vs. BUFFALO
Boston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
EDMONTON vs. DETROIT
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Edmonton is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games
Detroit is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
CALGARY vs. SAN JOSE
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing at home against Calgary
CAROLINA vs. ANAHEIM
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games at home
Anaheim is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Wednesday's Top College Basketball Trends
BOWLING GREEN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog (vs Ball St)
DREXEL is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after 2 consecutive conference games (vs James Madison)
MIAMI OHIO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record (vs N Illinois)
NOTRE DAME is 10-0 ATS (+10 Units) in a road game where the total is 129.5 or less (vs W Virginia)
KANSAS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 (vs Baylor)
BRADLEY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) on Wednesday games (vs Indiana St)
Wednesday's Tip Sheet
By Chris David
VegasInsider.com
Opening lines provided by BetOnline.com, who is usually the first offshore outfit to post overnight numbers!
No. 10 Kansas (18-5 SU, 11-10 ATS) at No. 6 Baylor (21-2 SU, 7-9 ATS)
Gamblers could be scratching their heads for this Big 12 battle, as Baylor opened as a one-point home favorite. After dropping two straight, the Bears have rebounded with four straight wins (1-3 ATS), three of the victories coming on the road. Plus, Scott Drew’s team has gone 11-1 at home, and the lone loss came to No. 4 Missouri by one point (89-88).
Yet the line is short? The Bears were giving five to the Tigers and Kansas just lost at Missouri (71-74) as a three-point road underdog on Saturday. To the Jayhawks’ defense, they were up eight late and got outscored 11-0 to close the game.
Bill Self’s team is 6-4 SU and 4-5-1 ATS on the road this season, and that includes two straight setbacks in Big 12 play.
Kansas has dominated Baylor by winning 11 of the last 12 meetings, including the first encounter this season. The Jayhawks blasted the Bears 92-74 as 6½-point home favorites. They shot 57 percent from the floor and they got great efforts from Thomas Robinson (27 points) and Tyshawn Taylor (28 points).
Total players have seen the ‘over’ go 3-0 in the last three battles between the pair. The total on the mid-January matchup closed at 139 ½. The two teams put up 97 in the second-half. Despite that high-scoring affair, the Jayhawks have been an ‘under’ (14-7) team this season, especially on the road (9-0). The ‘over/under’ for this game opened at 145 but has since dipped to 142½.
No. 11 Georgetown (18-4 SU, 10-7 ATS) at No. 2 Syracuse (23-1 SU, 15-8 ATS)
Not surprisingly, Syracuse opened up as an 11-point favorite over Georgetown. The Orange has gone 15-0 at the Carrier Dome this season and 12 of them have come by double digits.
In Big East play, the Orange has gone 10-1 and the team is coming off a 95-70 blowout win over St. John’s from Madison Square Garden. Syracuse big man Fab Melo returned from a three-game absence and put up a career-high 14 points in the victory. The team went 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS while he was out, which included their only loss of the season at Notre Dame (58-67).
Even though the line is high, Syracuse is 12-4 ATS (75%) as a favorite of 10 points or more. Most shops dropped the number to 8½-points.
Georgetown is a tough team to figure out. After dropping two straight games in early January, the school has gone 5-1 in the last six albeit against inferior competition. The one loss did come on the road to a rejuvenated Pittsburgh (60-72) squad. It’s fair to say that all of their losses were against quality competition yet GT doesn’t own many quality wins, unless you count a pair of three-point conference wins over Louisville (71-68) and Marquette (73-70).
Georgetown has gone 4-2 SU and 3-3 ATS on the road. The Hoyas have never caught this many points this season, but they have gone 3-0 ATS (2-1 SU) when the number is listed at five or higher.
Both Georgetown (58.6 PPG) and Syracuse (60.8 PPG) have been outstanding defensive squads this season. The total opened at 129, which is the lowest ‘over/under’ number that Syracuse has seen. A few betting counters have nudged the line to 130.
Last season, the Hoyas and Orange split the regular season series with the visitor earning victories in both affairs. The ‘under’ went 2-0.
No. 9 Duke (19-4 SU, 9-14 ATS) at No. 5 North Carolina (20-3 SU, 11-11 ATS)
The Battle of Tobacco Road resumes on Wednesday from Chapel Hill when North Carolina meets Duke from Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels have been installed as six-point favorites and some pundits might believe the number is too low when you look at their resume.
North Carolina has gone 14-0 at home (7-6 ATS), winning 12 of the games by 10 or more. The lowest points the ‘Heels were giving at home prior to this game was 7, which came in a 60-57 win over Wisconsin on Nov. 30.
Since Roy Williams’ squad was thrashed at Florida State (57-90) on Jan. 10, UNC has ripped off five straight conference victories, three coming on the road.
Duke is coming off a 78-74 overtime loss this past Sunday to Miami, Fl. at home. The Blue Devils trailed by 14 at the break before forcing the extra session. If you’re looking for a reason why Coach K’s team was upset at home, then check out the free throw numbers (13-of-22, 59%).
Even though Duke has four losses on the season, three of them came by five points or less. The school has been in every game except for the 22-point loss at Ohio State (63-85) on Nov. 29. Coincidentally, that was the only other time this season that the Blue Devils were installed as underdogs.
Duke has won and covered four of the last five battles against UNC, including a 75-58 victory in last year’s ACC Championship. The ‘under’ has cashed in all five during this stretch.
The total opened at 157, spiked to 160 and is now hovering around 158 points. Duke has watched the ‘over’ go 15-8 this season, while UNC has seen its totals post an 11-11 ledger. Both the Blue Devils (79.8 PPG) and Tar Heels (84.1 PPG) have the offensive firepower to light up the scoreboard, but it’s a matter of making shots.
Duke And North Carolina Lock Horns In Storied Rivalry
Sportspic.com
The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels have formed the best rivalry in college basketball. They will renew that rivalry this Wednesday night in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Why Duke Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your Sports Bet on this game, it’s necessary to point out that the calculus of this contest has changed in the past 48 hours. Duke was expected to play this game with a 7-1 ACC record, but then a funny thing happened on Sunday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina: Duke lost on its home court, and not just to anyone, but to the middling and decidedly average Miami Hurricanes. Duke missed six straight free throws in overtime, an absolutely mind-boggling reality that has to be hard for the Blue Devils and their fans to accept. Duke just doesn’t lose at home, but it has now lost two of its last three home games. Duke just doesn’t miss six foul shots in a row, especially not in one of the rare overtime periods the Blue Devils play, but coach Mike Krzyzewski’s team has now managed to humiliate itself at the foul line.
Duke could be downgraded as a result of this result, but one would be entirely logical to conclude that the Blue Devils will be steaming mad in this game and play with even more fury, fire and focus. Coach K will likely light into his team before tip-off and produce the best, most inspired performance the Blue Devil roster is capable of. If Duke had beaten Miami, it wouldn’t have an angry, nasty edge heading into this game. The Miami loss is not what Duke wanted, but it could play in the Blue Devils’ favor for this game, this week, at this particular point in time.
Why North Carolina Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who follow the Atlantic Coast Conference for a living know that Duke will push North Carolina in this game. This game is regularly close no matter how well or how poorly the two teams are performing. It’s not likely to be a rout in the Dean E. Smith Center this Wednesday night. However, Duke is showing signs that it is not quite ready to win against a more athletic North Carolina squad. The Tar Heels are longer in the paint with John Henson and Tyler Zeller against the Plumlee brothers of Duke. Harrison Barnes on the wing is a better, more dynamic scorer than anyone the Blue Devils have.
The key will be the performance of point guard Kendall Marshall, who possesses great court vision but who can also get too amped up and commit stacks of turnovers when he’s not on his game. Playing at home, Marshall will probably have the comfort zone he needs to orchestrate the Tar Heels’ offense. That is likely to be the difference when this game is done.
Who Will Win
It’s true – Kendall Marshall is the pivotal player in this game. If you think he’ll play well, pick North Carolina. If you think he’ll struggle, pick Duke. The verdict here says that he will thrive. The Tar Heels will therefore prevail.
College Basketball: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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Wake Forest at Virginia
Virginia (18-4, 11-6 ATS) which has not beaten Wake Forest since an 88-76 home victory Jan. 21, 2007 have conditions on their side to finally end a six-game slide to the Demon Deacons (11-12, 11-8-1 ATS) when the two collide in Wednesday night's ACC matchup. Cavaliers 11-1 (3-5 ATS) at home along with sporting the nations' second best defense (51.2) should have little trouble against Deacons struggling at both ends of the court scoring a lowly 66.7 while allowing a whopping 70.7 per game. Deacons on a 2-17 (9-6-4 ATS) skid last nineteen vs the conference and on a 1-15 (9-6-1 ATS) slide in regular season ACC road games will be easy prey.
Georgetown at Syracuse
The Georgetown (18-4, 10-7 ATS) defense is back. After allowing Pittsburgh 52.1% shooting in a 72-60 loss at the end January the Hoyas have since held UCONN to 30.0% shooting in a 58-44 victory and South Florida at 31.1% in the most recent 75-45 win. Meanwhile, Syracuse (23-1, 15-8 ATS) has recovered with three W's since it's blemish at Notre Dame defeating Cincinnati (60-53), West Virginia (63-61) and St. John's (95-70). Syracuse has a chance to knock Georgetown further off the pace but it won't come easy as Hoyas are solid on the offensive end netting 71.0 PPG and can go toe-toe with Orange on the defensive end (58.6). Georgetown split a pair with Syracuse last season with each team winning/covering on the others home court but Hoyas remain at the wrong end of this series posting a 5-12 (6-11 ATS) mark last seventeen meeting with Orange including 2-7 (4-5 ATS) as the visitor. No upset likely but if Hoyas can keep Orange at 70 or less they'll give backers a shot at cashing as Syracuse enters 8-19 ATS held to 70 or less points.
Betting Preview: Duke at North Carolina
By Andrew Lange
SportsMemo.com
Quick breakdown of tonight's Duke-North Carolina matchup. Interesting to note that each of the last six meetings went under the total – none of which were lined above 157 and none of which finished with more than 152 points. So it seems rather logical that bettors took advantage of the super-high opening total that at one point last night was 160.5.
Things that favor North Carolina: Defense. From Ken Pom to conference-only generic stats, the Tar Heels are the better defensive team. They rank second in the ACC in points per possession allowed (0.92) and first field goal defense (40.5%). Perhaps by design, ACC opponents score 34% of their points from three vs. UNC. You may lose a game or two if someone gets hot, but long term, that is a great philosophy to have. And strengthening that stat is that the Tar Heels allow just 43.8% from two-point range. All of those things that I just bragged about with UNC cannot be said about Duke. The Blue Devils are allowing 1.03 ppp which ranks 9th in the ACC. They also allow 48.7% two-pointers (11th ACC) and give up a ton of offensive rebounds (11th ACC). In fact, the only thing Duke has done well defensively this year in conference play is defend the three (29.8%, 3rd ACC) but North Carolina simply doesn't take a lot of threes. To break it down, 61.4% (9th nationally) of UNC's points come from two whereas only 18.8% (334th nationally) come from three. Lastly, North Carolina sports a +11.2 rebounding margin while Duke is -0.2.
Things that favor Duke: Offensively, the Blue Devils are just as strong as North Carolina. In fact, Duke is better from the floor, three and the free throw line vs. ACC opponents. Statistically the Tar Heels have a pretty good defense, but I can't help but notice that against the three top offenses on their schedule (Kentucky, UNLV and Florida State), the Tar Heels allowed well over a point per possession and lost all three contests. Point being is that Duke's offense is just as efficient and should be able to put up its fair share of points. Trend wise, Duke has covered four of its last five trips to Chapel Hill and early underdog bettors got a generous +7.