FORDHAM (0 - 1) at VILLANOVA (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BROWN (0 - 1) at GEORGE MASON (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TROY (0 - 1) at UNC-WILMINGTON (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 167-129 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 167-129 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TOLEDO (0 - 1) at XAVIER (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more 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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MIAMI OHIO (1 - 1) at PITTSBURGH (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MISSOURI ST (0 - 1) at C MICHIGAN (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 1-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA-MONROE (1 - 0) at MISSISSIPPI ST (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 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.
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N TEXAS (1 - 0) at OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents since 1997.
N TEXAS is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in November games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 1-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH ST (1 - 0) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 1-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA 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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MASSACHUSETTS (1 - 1) at MEMPHIS (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 188-149 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 188-149 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FRESNO ST (1 - 0) at ST MARYS-CA (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 85-115 ATS (-41.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LOYOLA-MD (0 - 1) at BOSTON COLLEGE (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CORNELL (1 - 0) vs. ST JOHNS (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 78-50 ATS (+23.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
CORNELL is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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E MICHIGAN (1 - 0) at PURDUE (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PURDUE is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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LOYOLA-IL (0 - 1) vs. GEORGIA (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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JAMES MADISON (0 - 0) vs. DAVIDSON (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more 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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MISS VALLEY ST (0 - 2) at OKLAHOMA (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SANTA CLARA (1 - 0) vs. UAB (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FLA ATLANTIC (1 - 0) at ARIZONA (0 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BOISE ST (1 - 0) at SIENA (0 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 1-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 1-0 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST BONAVENTURE (1 - 0) at MARIST (0 - 1) - 11/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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UT-CHATTANOOGA (0 - 1) at MISSOURI (1 - 0) - 11/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
6:00 PM JAMES MADISON vs. DAVIDSON
James Madison is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
James Madison is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Davidson is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games
7:00 PM BROWN vs. GEORGE MASON
Brown is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brown's last 5 games on the road
George Mason is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. PURDUE
Eastern Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Eastern Michigan is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Purdue is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Purdue is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
7:00 PM HARTFORD vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
Connecticut is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Connecticut is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
7:00 PM LOYOLA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Loyola is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Loyola is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston College is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Boston College is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. PITTSBURGH
Miami (Ohio) is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
7:00 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Missouri State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Central Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Michigan's last 7 games
7:00 PM MONMOUTH vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
No trends available
Florida International is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM NJIT vs. PENN STATE
No trends available
Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Penn State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
Kent State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Kent State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
7:00 PM TROY vs. UNC WILMINGTON
Troy is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Troy is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
UNC Wilmington is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
UNC Wilmington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
7:00 PM WEBBER COLLEGE vs. UNC GREENSBORO
No trends available
UNC Greensboro is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
7:30 PM BOISE STATE vs. SIENA
Boise State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Siena is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Siena is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:30 PM FORDHAM vs. VILLANOVA
Fordham is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Fordham is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Villanova is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Villanova is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
7:30 PM FURMAN vs. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
Furman is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Furman's last 8 games on the road
No trends available
7:30 PM JACKSONVILLE vs. GEORGETOWN
No trends available
Georgetown is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Georgetown is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
7:30 PM ST. BONAVENTURE vs. MARIST
St. Bonaventure is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
St. Bonaventure is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Marist is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marist's last 6 games
7:30 PM TOLEDO vs. XAVIER
Toledo is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Toledo is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Xavier is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
Xavier is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toledo
8:00 PM AUSTIN PEAY vs. BELMONT
Austin Peay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Belmont
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Austin Peay's last 6 games on the road
No trends available
8:00 PM CHATTANOOGA vs. MISSOURI
Chattanooga is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chattanooga's last 7 games
Missouri is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Missouri is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
8:00 PM CHICAGO STATE vs. MARQUETTE
No trends available
Marquette is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Marquette is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
8:00 PM LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Mississippi State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
8:00 PM LYON COLLEGE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
No trends available
Arkansas State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Arkansas State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
8:00 PM MOUNT ST. MARY'S vs. VIRGINIA TECH
No trends available
Virginia Tech is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Virginia Tech is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
8:00 PM NORTH TEXAS vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
North Texas is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
North Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing North Texas
8:00 PM SAM HOUSTON STATE vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Texas Tech is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
8:00 PM SANTA CLARA vs. UAB
No trends available
UAB is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
UAB is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
8:00 PM TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. IOWA
No trends available
Iowa is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Iowa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
8:30 PM ALBANY vs. DEPAUL
No trends available
DePaul is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
DePaul is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
8:35 PM HASKELL vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
No trends available
Northern Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northern Arizona's last 9 games at home
9:00 PM MISS VALLEY STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
9:00 PM WEST MONTANA vs. MONTANA
No trends available
Montana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Montana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
9:30 PM CORNELL vs. ST. JOHN'S
Cornell is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
St. John's is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
9:30 PM LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. GEORGIA
Loyola of Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
10:00 PM OAKLAND vs. OREGON
No trends available
Oregon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon's last 6 games
10:00 PM UTAH STATE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Utah State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Santa Barbara
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Santa Barbara is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
11:00 PM FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. ARIZONA
Florida Atlantic is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Florida Atlantic is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
11:59 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. MEMPHIS
Massachusetts is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Massachusetts is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
NCAAB Today
Monday, November 17
Not a lot to go on with these early college hoop games, but we'll give out a little information, such as it is- please proceed with caution.
Fordham lost at home to Columbia in its opener; Villanova beat Albany by 18 in its opener. Rams lost all five starters from a 12-17 team, are the #14 pick in A-14. Villanova is picked 7th in tough, 16-team Big East.
Brown lost by hoop to Rhode Island squad that scared Duke yesterday; Bruins are picked 4th in Ivy. George Mason beat Vermont in OT in its opener. Brown is coached by Abel, longtime assistant at Vermont. GM is picked 4th in CAA, with three starters back from LY's 23-11 team.
Troy lost 87-66 to UAB in its opener; they lost four starters from last year's 12-19 team. NC-Wilmington rallied to beat Appalachian State in OT in its opener, after being down 14 at half. Seahawks has one starter back from LY's 20-win team.
Toledo lost 80-58 in its opener at Florida; they have new coach and four starters back from team that got LY's coach fired. Xavier is picked first in A-14, but lost its two guards and top scorer from LY's 30-win team. Musketeers beat IPFW 71-47 in its opener.
Miami OH beat Weber State, then scared UCLA at Pauley Pavilion last week, losing by five; Howland and Jamie Dixon probably shared some secrets. Red Hawks have three starters back from a 17-16 club. Pitt is picked 2nd in country by Blue Ribbon; they beat FDU in opener, 86-63.
Central Michigan survived trip to Princeton 55-53 last week; Chippewas are without Van for next five games (suspended)- they have 3 starters back from 14-17 team. Missouri State has new coach and two starters back from 17-16 team- they lost 75-60 in their opener at Auburn.
Mississippi State lost three starters from 23-11 team that won game in NCAAs LY- Hansbrough's brother transferred, a red flag. UL-Monroe came back from 10 down at half to beat Morehead State by hoop in its opener; ULM lost three starters from LY's 10-21 team.
North Texas lost three starters from LY's 20-11 team; they won opener 87-66 over an NAIA squad. Oklahoma State has four starters back from LY but they have new coach (Ford)- they're picked 5th in Big 12. They beat Texas-San Antonio 76-57 in their opener Friday.
UCSB lost its top scorer and point guard from LY, but are still picked to finish 2nd in Big West, because the othert three starters are back. Utah State is an old Big West rival- they've got three starters back from 24-11 squad that lost in WAC semis, but Morrill lost his stop assistant coach.
UMass was up 11 at half in its last game, Southern Illinois, but lost by 7; they have new coach who was Memphis assistant until now; they've lost three starters from a 25-11 team. Tigers lost three starters from the national runnerups; they beat Fairfield 90-63 in their opener Saturday.
Fresno State lost four starters from LYs team that wasn't good anyway, they beat Sacramento State 77-65 in the opener Friday. St Mary's has a great player in Australian Mills, as well as three other starters back from 25-7 team that got beat in first round of NCAAs. This is their opener.
Loyola MD had tough game at home yesterday, beating Tennessee St. to even its record at 1-1, now they visit Boston College squad that has four starters back from LY but is still picked 11th in ACC. Eagles won their opener 80-65 over Central Connecticut.
St John's has four starters back from LY but is picked to finish 15th in Big East; they beat LIU 73-63 in its opener. Cornell is best team in Ivy League; they've got four starters back from 22-6 team that went 14-0 in Ivy and round up wuth RPI of 65 (St John's RPI LY was 156).
Purdue is loaded, with all five starters back from LY's 25-9 team- they beat Detroit 82-50 in their opener (was 40-22 at half), are picked in top 15 in country. Eastern Michigan has three starters back from LY, is top pick in its half of MAC- they have a very good, steady point guard.
Loyola IL lost its opener to Rockhurst (???); despite having four of its starters back from LY. Loyola is picked 7th in Horizon. Georgia won its opener over a cupcake- they've got two starters back from team that got hot at right time last March, won SEC tourney, saved Felton's job.
Davidson has three starters back from 29-7 Elite Eight team that went 20-0 in SoCon; they beat a cupcake in their opener. James Madison has new coach (former Marist coach Brady) and four starters back from the team that got last guy fired. Dukes are picked to finish 9th in CAA.
Mississippi Valley State got smoked 76-25 by Washington State in its opener, things don't get any easier in Norman, where Oklahoma drilled American 83-54 in its opener. Sooners are picked 6th nationally by Blue Ribbon, despite losing three starters from LY's 23-12 team.
UAB is really good, expected to give Memphis its first challenge in long time in C-USA; Blazers beat Troy by 21 in their opener. Santa Clara is young but improving; they have three starters back from 15-16 team in Keating's first year. This is their season opener.
Arizona has had ton of chaos in last year, with three different coaches, eligibility issues that still linger, but their starting five is still very good. Florida Atlantic has new coach in Mike Jarvis, so they're winning any tactical battles. No idea what or who Arizona brings to table here.
Siena won Bracket Buster game at Boise State LY, they have all five starters back from team that upset Vanderbilt in first round of NCAA's; they're #1 pick in MAAC. Boise has very long road trip here, is picked to finish 6th in WAC after losing four starters from LY's team.
Marist lost by hoop at Rutgers in its opener under new coach; they've got one starter back from LY's 18-14 team, are picked 9th in MAAC, but Rutgers game might be good indicator. St Bonaventure won opener vs Robert Morris; they're picked to finish 12th in A-14 this year.
Chattanooga got crushed by 39 in its opener against Tennessee; now it is another pressing team, Missouri. Tigers won opener vs Prairie View by 21- they have weird roster, with five freshmen, five seniors, and couple other newcomers. Missouri is picked to finish 8th in Big 12.
Massachusetts (1-1, 0-1 ATS) at (13) Memphis (1-0 SU and ATS)
John Calipari and his Tigers host the coach’s former school when the Minutemen visit Memphis in a non-conference matchup.
Calipari coached in Massachusetts from 1988-1996 and led the school to five straight Atlantic 10 titles and NCAA Tournaments, including a Final Four appearance in 1996. Now in his eighth campaign in Memphis, Calipari has led the Tigers to the Big Dance in five of the last six years, including making it to the national title game last year before losing to Kansas 75-68 in overtime.
Memphis (38-2, 18-18-2 ATS in 2007-08) lost its two leading scorers in Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose to the NBA, but is still favored to win Conference USA. The Tigers opened Saturday with a 90-63 blowout win over Fairfield in the first round of the Puerto Rico Tip-off Tournament, cashing as 21-point favorites. Four of Memphis’ five starters scored in double digits, with Shawn Taggart leading the way with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Tigers opened last season with a 26-game winning streak (13-11-2 ATS) before losing at home to Tennessee, then the Tigers won 12 more in a row (5-7 ATS) before the loss in the national title game. Memphis went 18-1 at the FedEx Forum last year, but just 10-8-1 ATS.
UMass (25-11, 17-15-1 ATS last year) reached the NIT championship game at Madison Square Garden in April, falling to Ohio State 92-85 in the title tilt as three-point pups. The Minutemen rattled off four wins to get the final, going 3-1 ATS in the process, and they finished 11-8 on the highway (11-7 ATS).
First-year Minutemen coach Derek Kellogg played for Calipari at UMass and was his assistant at Memphis the last eight seasons. Kellogg easily won his debut Tuesday, pounding Arkansas-Monticello 90-71 in an un-lined contest, but fell Wednesday 80-73 at Southern Illinois, blowing a nine-point halftime lead and failing as five-point underdogs.
UMass is just 1-6 ATS in its last seven Monday games, while the Tigers are just 1-8 ATS in their last nine on Mondays and 2-7 ATS in their last nine after a spread-cover. However, Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last five overall and 4-1 ATS in its last five non-conference games.
For the Minutemen, the over is 20-9-1 in their last 30 non-conference games and 12-5 in their last 17 after a non-cover. For Memphis, the over is on runs of 6-1 overall, 5-1 at home, 4-1 against teams from the Atlantic 10 and 6-1 in non-conference games.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
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