Game of the day: Dayton at Temple
Two Atlantic 10 heavyweights trade punches in Philadelphia when the Dayton Flyers visit the Temple Owls Wednesday night.
Temple can grab a share of the A-10 lead with a win over the Flyers. Dayton is currently 7-5 in the conference and needs a win to secure its spot among the A-10 teams grabbing NCAA bids.
Moore is better
The Owls' climb to the top of the A-10 has got a big shot in the arm from some unsung heroes. Sophomore Ramone Moore has stepped up his game down the stretch, lifting Temple to 10-2 in conference play.
Moore has emerged as a threat since scoring 14 points in a win over La Salle on January 31. Since then, the 6-foot-4 guard is averaging more than 16 points per game and is coming off a season-high 24 points in the Owls' 75-67 overtime victory against the St. Joseph's Hawks Saturday. Moore was recently named Philadelphia's Big 5 Player of the Week and has helped the program win eight of its last 10 games, going 5-5 ATS in that span.
"Each game I'm gaining confidence," Moore, who added nine rebounds Saturday, told reporters. "I've been playing well the last couple of weeks."
Fellow sophomore Michael Eric has also added some pop to the Temple frontcourt. He netted just four points in the win over St. Joe's but has shown a nose for the basket, scoring 19 points in a 78-56 win over Rhode Island two weeks ago.
Flying low
It's safe to say the Dayton Flyers have fallen short of expectations this season. They were expected to compete for the A-10 title but currently sit behind five other teams and will have to cross their fingers for an outright bid to the big dance.
The biggest trouble facing Dayton is its inability to win on the road. The Flyers are just 3-5 in opposing gyms, going 4-4 ATS in those contests. They've dropped five of their last six away games, most recently falling to the Duquesne Dukes 73-71 as 4.5-point road favorites.
That loss marked the third straight game in which Dayton has failed to cover as a favorite. The Flyers coughed the ball up 21 times, erasing a solid offensive performance in which the team finished shooting over 48 percent from the field.
"When you play a team like Duquesne, you must play well for 40 minutes to win the game and quite honestly we did not do that," coach Brian Gregory told the Flyer News. "It's really as simple as that, you have to take care of the ball and rebound for a 40 minute stretch and we did not do that."
Dayton is averaging more than 15 turnovers per game on the road this season. Those have come back to bite the Flyers in close games. They're 3-6 in contests decided by five points or less and their five conference defeats have been by a combined 11 points.
Recent meetings
Dayton has won the past three meetings with Temple going back to last February and is 6-4 versus the Owls since 2002. The Flyers are also 6-4 ATS in that span, covering in each of those past three victories.
Trends
-Flyers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.
-Owls are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 Wednesday games.
-Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 road games.
-Over is 4-0-1 in Owls last 5 overall.
Wednesday's Wagers
By Brian Edwards
Florida stole the show Tuesday night in college hoops, pounding arch-rival Tennessee 75-62 as a 2 ½-point home favorite. With three straight wins to improve to 20-8 overall and 9-4 in SEC play, the Gators appear to have locked up an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since winning a pair of national championships.
Illinois also picked up a crucial win at Michigan to bolster its resume. The Illini improved to 10-5 in Big Ten play with a 51-44 win in Ann Arbor as a short underdog. I took Bruce Weber’s team on the money line (+140)) for a winner, but lost on the ‘over’ that never had a chance to eclipse the 128-point total.
As we look to tonight, FSU wants to take care of business in Chapel Hill, although we should note the lack of a ‘W’ at the Dean Dome in a decade. Later at 9:00 p.m. Eastern, James Anderson will lead Oklahoma State into Austin with thoughts of an upset to improve the Cowboys’ profile. Let’s take a look at both of these games and more.
**Florida State at North Carolina**
Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened North Carolina (14-13 straight up, 8-17 against the spread) as a two-point home favorite. However, as of early this morning, most betting shops had the Seminoles as the two-point favorites with a total of 138.
FSU (19-7 SU, 7-14 ATS) has won back-to-back games both SU and ATS, including last Wednesday’s 69-50 win at Virginia as a one-point underdog. Chris Singleton led a balanced attack with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Luke Loucks was nearly flawless in 22 minutes off the bench, finishing with 11 points, four assists, four rebounds, on steal and just one turnover on 4-of-4 shooting from the field.
The 13 losses by this year’s UNC team is the most ever for a team coached by Roy Williams, who is just hoping his team can make the NIT at this point. The Tar Heels have lost six of their last seven games both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 71-67 loss at Boston College as three-point underdogs. Deon Thompson had 17 points and nine boards in the losing effort.
UNC sophomore center Ed Davis, who averages 12.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocked shots, is out for at least the rest of the regular season with a broken wrist. He suffered the injury in a loss at Ga. Tech and missed his first entire game in the loss at BC.
FSU has limped to a 3-8 ATS record in its last 11 outings. This is the team’s first game as a road favorite this year.
If today was Selection Sunday, I have no doubt that FSU would be “in” the field of 65. With that said, the cushion might not be comfortable enough to withstand a collapse. FSU sophomore Chris Singleton told the Tallahassee Democrat, "We've got to come out like any normal game, come out focused and ready to play. We're still a bubble team. 7-5 in the ACC — that's mediocre. I mean there are other teams in other conferences doing just as good as us, fighting for the same position we are. So we know we've just got to keep winning."
Leonard Hamilton’s squad has covered the number in four consecutive head-to-head games against the Tar Heels, beating UNC outright 73-70 as a nine-point underdog in the ACC Tournament semifinals last season.
The ‘under’ is on a 6-2-1 run and is 10-8-2 overall for the ‘Noles.
The ‘under’ is 15-7 overall for UNC, 8-3 in its home games.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
**Oklahoma State at Texas**
LVSC opened Texas (21-6 SU, 9-14 ATS) as a nine–point favorite. As of early this morning, the Longhorns were still at nine with a total of 149 ½.
Oklahoma State (19-7 SU, 12-7-1 ATS) has won three in a row both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 82-75 win over Baylor as a 2 ½-point home favorite. James Anderson enjoyed a monster performance, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots and one steal. Keiton Page added 22 points, while Matthew Pilgrim finished with 10 points and 10 boards.
Anderson is fourth in the nation and tops in the Big 12 in scoring, averaging 22.8 PPG.
Since starting the season 17-0 and garnering the nation’s No. 1 ranking, Rick Barnes’ team has lost six of its last 10 games. Even worse, the Longhorns are an atrocious 2-12 ATS in their last 14 outings.
What’s wrong with this squad? For starters, it can’t shoot free throws particularly well and point-guard play, or lack thereof, has been a constant issue. Those two flaws can be fatal in March – and February.
Texas is 13-2 SU but just 5-6 ATS at home this year.
Both of these teams recently lost point guards to season-ending injuries. Ray Penn, who was averaging 7.8 points and 2.9 assists per game for the Cowboys, has been out Feb. 6. Dogus Balbay went down for the ‘Horns with an ACL tear during Saturday’s win in Lubbock. Balbay was averaging 3.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.
Travis Ford’s team is an abysmal 2-5 ATS in seven road underdog spots this season.
Going into this game, Texas has an RPI of 24, while Oklahoma State’s RPI is No. 29.
The ‘over’ is 13-9 overall for Texas, 6-5 in its home games. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have watched the ‘under’ go 10-8 overall.
ESPN2 will have television coverage at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
Ohio St. and Penn St. will get the action started tonight with the first tip at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on the Big Ten Network. As of early this morning, most spots had the Buckeyes listed as 7 ½-point road favorites. The Nittany Lions were winless in Big Ten play until winning their last two games (81-70 at Northwestern and 55-51 at Michigan). Even better, they are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. This looks like a tough situation for Thad Matta’s squad, which is off a monster win at Michigan St. Factor in the second straight road game and one less day of rest (Ohio St. won at Breslin on Sunday, while PSU won Saturday in Ann Arbor), and you’ve got to hesitate to eat this road ‘chalk.’
Florida is 7-7 against RPI Top 100 teams, 3-6 vs. RPI Top 40 teams. Six of the Gators losses have come to teams in the RPI Top 25.
Georgia is now 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games. Mark Fox’s team will be a healthy underdog once again when it returns to the court Thursday at Vanderbilt. Remember, the Dawgs put it on Vandy 72-58 in Athens on Feb. 6.
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Dayton (18-8, 12-11 ATS) at (20) Temple (22-5, 16-11 ATS)
The Owls go after their fourth straight victory when they play host to Dayton in an Atlantic 10 contest at the Liacouras Center.
Temple is coming off a pair of SU road victories, ripping St. Bonaventure 73-55 as a 6½-point favorite last Wednesday, then holding off cross-town rival St. Joe’s 75-67 in overtime on Saturday, falling short as a hefty 10-point chalk. The Owls have gotten it done with defense throughout this season, allowing just 57.8 ppg (sixth nationally) on 38.2 percent shooting (12th), including 28.3 percent from 3-point range (seventh). Temple is averaging 71.2 ppg on 49.1 percent shooting in its last five starts.
Dayton, clinging to fading NCAA Tournament hopes, has dropped two of its last three SU and lost all three ATS. On Sunday at Duquesne, the Flyers fell 73-71 as a 4½-point favorite. Dayton is averaging 70.3 ppg this season and giving up 61.9 ppg, and over the last five games, the Flyers have averaged 73.8 ppg on a sturdy 49.3 percent shooting.
Dayton has won and covered the last three meetings in this rivalry, though it was at home the past two seasons, winning 77-66 two years ago as a four-point chalk and 70-65 last year laying 2½ points. The SU winner is on an 8-2 ATS run in this rivalry, cashing in the last five in a row.
The Owls are on ATS runs of 34-16-1 against A-10 foes, 35-17 at home, 8-3 after a non-cover, 11-5 on Wednesday and 35-17-1 against winning teams. The Flyers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven Wednesday games and 7-2 ATS in their last nine against teams with a win percentage above .600.
The over for Temple is on rolls of 4-0-1 overall, 5-0 after a SU win, 3-1-1 after a non-cover, 4-0 on Wednesday and 4-0-1 in the Atlantic 10. Dayton is on “over” runs of 4-1 on the road and 6-2 against winning teams, though the under for the Flyers is on surges of 4-0 on Wednesday and 4-1 after a SU loss. Finally, in this rivalry, the over has hit in the last two meetings, after a 4-1 “under” stretch.
ATS ADVANTAGE: TEMPLE and OVER
(3) Purdue (23-3, 12-13-1 ATS) at Minnesota (16-10, 11-14 ATS)
The streaking Boilermakers, aiming for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, head to Minnesota for a Big Ten battle at Williams Arena.
Purdue dropped Illinois 75-65 Saturday for its ninth consecutive victory but came up short as a 12½-point home chalk, halting a three-game ATS surge. Over the last five games, including three roadies, the Boilermakers have outscored the opposition by a little more than 10 ppg (70.4-60.2), shooting 45.9 percent from the floor and allowing just 39.8 percent shooting.
Minnesota has followed a 2-6 SU purge – in which it failed to cover in all eight contests – with a two-game SU and ATS uptick, whipping Wisconsin 68-52 as a one-point home pup last Thursday and routing Indiana 81-58 Saturday laying 17 points at home. For the season, Minnesota has had a big home-court scoring edge, averaging 79.8 ppg on a stout 50.8 percent shooting, while allowing just 59.0 ppg on 36.8 percent shooting.
Purdue is on a 4-0 SU and ATS run in this rivalry, though three of those games were at home, including a 79-60 rout on Jan. 5 as an 8½-point favorite. The home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven contests, and the SU winner is on a 9-0-1 ATS roll.
The Boilermakers are in ATS ruts of 3-7 as a favorite, 1-4 as a road chalk and 17-36-2 on Wednesday. Likewise, the Gophers are on myriad spread-covering slides, including 2-8 overall, 16-36-1 getting points, 2-9 as a home pup, 1-4 after a SU win, 8-21 against Big Ten opponents and 8-20 versus winning teams.
Purdue is on “over” streaks of 5-1 on the highway, 4-0 as a road favorite and 21-7 in roadies versus teams with a winning home record, but the under for the Boilermakers is on runs of 6-1 against winning teams and 6-2 on Wednesday. Furthermore, Minnesota carries “under” trends of 6-1 against winning teams, 5-1 on Wednesday, 4-1 as a pup, 5-1 as a home ‘dog and 16-5 catching less than seven points at home.
Finally, in this rivalry, the total has stayed low in 10 of the last 11 overall and four of the last five in Minneapolis.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
Oklahoma State (19-7, 12-7-1 ATS) at (21) Texas (21-6, 9-14 ATS)
The Cowboys ride a three-game winning streak into Austin’s Frank Erwin Center for a Big 12 tangle with struggling Texas.
Oklahoma State bested Baylor 82-75 Saturday as a 2½-point home favorite and has cashed in all three games during its current upswing, which followed an 0-3 SU and ATS skid. The Cowboys have averaged 75.2 ppg and given up 67.4 ppg this season, but on the road, they’ve been outscored by an average of more than six ppg (76.2-69.9).
Texas has come undone since its 17-0 start and rise to No. 1 in the rankings, going 4-6 SU and 2-8 ATS over its last 10 games. The Longhorns lost at Missouri 82-77 last Wednesday as a 3½-point road underdog, but then went to Texas Tech on Saturday and nabbed a 71-67 victory – though they again failed to cash, this time as a 6½-point chalk. Texas, which pummeled Nebraska 91-51 in its last home start, is piling up 85.7 ppg in Austin this year, while allowing an average of just 63.4.
Texas is 7-1 SU (4-3-1 ATS) in the last eight clashes in this rivalry, notching a 72-60 road win as a 2½-point favorite three weeks ago (the only visitor this year to win in Stillwater). Rick Barnes’ troops are 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven Austin meetings, the chalk is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four, and the home team is on a 10-4-1 ATS run.
The Longhorns are on nothing but negative ATS streaks, including 2-12 overall, 1-6 on Wednesday, 2-11 against winning teams, 1-5 at home, 2-9 laying points, 5-20-1 in the Big 12 and 8-20-1 after a SU win. The Pokes are in road ATS funks of 2-5 overall and 1-4 as a pup, but they are on positive pointspread rolls of 23-8-1 overall, 16-6 in conference play, 16-5 after a spread-cover, 18-7-1 after a SU win, 20-8-1 against winning teams and 4-0 on Wednesday.
The over for Texas is on upticks of 8-3 as a chalk, 4-1 as a home favorite and 6-2 following a SU win, though the under is on a 7-1 surge against winning teams. The over has hit in five of Oklahoma State’s last seven overall (all in the Big 12), but the Cowboys are on “under” tears of 7-1 against winning teams, 8-3 after a SU win and 5-2 from the underdog role.
Also, in this rivalry, the total has stayed low in seven of the last eight overall – including last month’s meeting -- and seven of the last eight in Texas.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OKLAHOMA STATE and UNDER
(22) Texas A&M (19-7, 14-8 ATS) at (24) Baylor (20-6, 12-7 ATS)
Two ranked Big 12 teams aim to firm up their postseason credentials when the Aggies travel to Waco to face in-state rival Baylor at the Ferrell Center.
Texas A&M has won five of its last six, all in the Big 12, going 6-0 ATS. The Aggies lost to Kansas 59-54 as a 6½-point home pup on Feb. 15, then bounced back Saturday with a 60-56 win at Iowa State as a 2½-point road favorite. A&M has won its last three roadies by a total of nine points, edging Missouri 77-74 as a healthy 9½-point ‘dog and Texas Tech 67-65 as a one-point pup before squeaking past the Cyclones.
Baylor had a three-game win streak snuffed out at Oklahoma State on Saturday, losing 82-75 as a 2½-point underdog, failing to cover for the fourth time in the last five games. The Bears, who have gone 13-1 SU in Waco this year (5-2 ATS in lined action), average 79.7 ppg on 49 percent shooting in the home jerseys, while yielding just 61.8 ppg on 37.3 percent shooting.
Texas A&M is on a 4-0 ATS run in this rivalry (3-1 SU), notching a 78-71 home win giving two points on Feb. 6. Despite that result, the ‘dog is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 series clashes and the road team is on a 5-2 ATS run, but Baylor has cashed in seven of the last 10 meetings in Waco.
Along with their current 6-0 ATS surge, the Aggies are on a plethora of positive pointspread streaks, including 4-0 after a SU win, 5-0 against winning teams, 41-19 on the highway, 35-17 as a pup and 11-4 as a road ‘dog. The Bears’ 1-4 ATS purge has all come in the Big 12, and they are on a 1-4 ATS skid against winning teams, but they remain on positive spread-covering runs of 4-1 after a SU loss, 5-2 after a non-cover, 6-2 at home and 10-4 against teams with a win percentage above .600.
The over is on runs of 8-0 for A&M on Wednesday, 11-3 overall for Baylor, 10-2 for the Bears in the Big 12 and 5-2 for Baylor at home. However, the under for the Aggies is on stretches of 8-3 after a spread-cover, 7-3 as a ‘dog and 9-3 catching seven points or less on the road, and Baylor is on a 9-4-1 “under” surge following a SU loss. Finally, in this rivalry, the total has stayed low in the last four Waco meetings.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BAYLOR
NCAA News and Notes
Wednesday, February 24
Information on the best of Wednesday's college basketball games.
Temple won five of last six games, is 5-1 as A-14 home favorite, winning home games by 27-12-5-12-16-22 points, but Owls lost last three games vs Dayton by 8-11-5 points. Flyers lost four of their last five road tilts, with all four losses by 4 or less points- they're 2-2 as an underdog, 1-0 in A-14 play. A-14 home favorites of 4 or less points are 6-9 vs spread.
North Carolina lost 10 of last 13 games, is in 11th place in ACC, which has 12 teams; Tar Heels lost four of last five at home, averaged 61.5 ppg in last four games overall. Florida State won three of last four games, has lost three of five on ACC road, winning at BC/Ga Tech. Home teams are 1-6 vs spread in ACC games where spread was less than 2 points.
Marquette won last three road games by 2-3-3 points; their seven away games in Big East were decided by total of 17 points (dogs 6-1 against spread). St John's won three of last four games (underdog 4-0 vs spread), but they've lost three of last four home games. Big East home underdogs of less than 8 points are 6-13 against the spread.
Iowa State (+3.5) won 56-53 at Nebraska Jan 16, despite going 6-16 on foul line (ISU was 2-8); Cyclones, Cornhuskers both lost last six games, so this will be fiercely contested. State is 1-5 at home in Big 12, with its only win by point over Colorado. Nebraska is 2-4 as Big road underdog. Big 12 home favorites of 6 or less points are 13-7 vs spread.
Saint Louis won last six games, with five wins by 5 or less points; they are 5-0 at home in A-14 (underdog 4-1 vs spread). Xavier won seven of last eight games; they're 4-2 on A-14 road, losing by 5 at Temple, by 25 at Dayton. Favorites are 6-0 vs spread in Musketeers' conference away games. A-14 home underdogs of 5 or less points are 3-9 vs spread.
Houston lost six of last eight games; they're 3-3 at home in C-USA, with losses by 6-7-2 points. Memphis scored 81.6 ppg in winning its last five games; they beat Houston 92-77 at home Jan 23 (-9.5), shooting 61.2% from floor, 9-16 from arc. Tigers are 2-3 as a C-USA road fave. C-USA home underdogs of less than 6 points are 2-11 against spread.
Ole Miss lost five of last six games; they were down 20 at half in the one win; young Rebels (one senior on roster) are 1-4-1 as SEC home fave, as only two SEC home wins were by 9-7 points. Auburn is 4-0-1 against spread in last five games as road dog, 8-1-1 vs spread in last ten games overall. SEC home favorites of 9+ points are 6-11 vs spread this season.
UTEP won last ten games, covering last four; they beat Southern Miss 56-49 at home Jan 16 (-13), outscoring Eagles 21-6 on foul line. Miners won last five road games, covered last three as a favorite. USM is 9-2 vs spread in last 11 games, 4-2 SU at home, losing to UAB by 5, Memphis by 2. C-USA home underdogs of less than 6 points are 2-11 vs spread.
Purdue won last nine games, covering three of last four; they won 79-60 in first meeting vs Minnesota (-7) holding Gophers to 31% from floor with nine blocked shots. Gophers are 0-3 as Big 11 underdog, but won five of seven at home, losing by 8 to Michigan, by 1 to Michigan State. Big 11 home underdogs of 4 or less points are 7-3 against the spread.
Texas A&M won eight of last nine games, covering last seven; they are 3-1 as Big 12 road dog, with only one road loss by more than 5 points. Baylor won three of last four games, is 4-2 as Big 12 home fave- four of its five home wins are by 13+ points. Single digit home faves are 20-11 against the spointspread in Big 12 games this season.
Texas (-1.5) won 72-60 at Oklahoma State Feb 1, outscoring Cowboys 40-24 in second half. State lost last five visits to Austin by 14-34-29-5-25 points. State scored 82.7 ppg in winning last three games; they're 1-2 as Big 12 road dog, losing away games by 5-13-15-7 points. Single digit home favorites are 20-11 vs spread in Big 12 games this season.
Maryland (+3) lost 62-53 at Clemson Jan 31, shooting 35%, turning ball over 26 times, but Terrapins are 5-1 since then; they've won eight of last 10 games, covered five of six as ACC home fave. Clemson scored 74.3 ppg in winning last three games; they're 1-4 on ACC road, with only win by 3 at NC State. ACC home favorites of 5+ points are 23-17 vs spread.
BYU (-2.5) won 71-69 at San Diego State Jan 23; Cougars won last three games, all by 22+ points- they covered six of last nine as favorite, as 3-3 as home fave, with five home wins by 13+ points. Aztecs won last four games, covered eight of last nine- they're 3-1 as an underdog. Single digit home favorites are 8-11 vs spread in Mountain West games this year.
Tips and Trends
Oklahoma St. Cowboys at Texas Longhorns
Cowboys: Oklahoma St. has struggled when matched up with Texas, losing 7 of the past 8 matchups SU with them. More specifically, Oklahoma St. has lost the past 5 games SU played at Texas. The Cowboys have won 3 straight games SU entering tonight, as they are making a push to make the NCAA Tournament this year. The Cowboys are 19-7 SU and 12-7-1 ATS on the season. Oklahoma St. is 3-5 both SU and ATS this season, as each game has ended in the same exact result SU and ATS. The Cowboys lost by 12 PTS earlier this year when hosting Texas as +2.5 underdogs at home. The Cowboys only made 4 of their 18 3 pointers in that game, as Texas leads the Big 12 in 3 point % allowed. G James Anderson leads a group of 3 Cowboys that average double figures in PTS this season. Anderson leads the entire conference in PTS, averaging 22.8 PPG. Anderson had 28 PTS in the first matchup this year with Texas, and is coming off a game in which he had 5 three pointers. G Obi Muonelo averages 13.3 PPG and 5.5 RPG this season for the Cowboys.
Cowboys are 16-6 ATS last 22 vs. Big 12.
Under is 7-1 last 8 vs. a team with a winning SU record.
Key Injuries - G Ray Penn (leg) is out.
F Teeng Akol (wrist) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 76
Longhorns (-9, O/U 150.5): Texas continues to battle inconsistency, as they haven't won consecutive games ATS for nearly a month. Texas has lost 6 of their past 9 games SU after starting the season a perfect 17-0 SU. Texas is now 21-6 SU and ranked 21st in the country. The Longhorns continue to be dominant at home, where they are 13-2 SU and 5-6 ATS this season. This is only the 3rd game this season the Longhorns will be at home facing a single digit favorite. Texas is 1-1 ATS this season in exactly this scenario. Texas has scored over 70 PTS in 8 of their past 9 games. That is likely to change however, as PG Dogus Balbay is out for the season. Balbay had led the team with 3.9 APG to lead the Longhorns. Texas has 4 players averaging double digits in PTS, led by Damion James. James leads the Longhorns in both PPG and RPG, averaging 17.6 and 10.8 respectively. F Gary Johnson had a huge last game, scoring 22 PTS and grabbing 8 rebounds following the Longhorns new gameplan. Texas has recommitted themselves to their inside game moving forward this season.
Longhorns are 2-11 ATS last 13 games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
Over is 6-0 last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % less than .400.
Key Injuries - G Dogus Balbay (knee) is out.
G Shawn Williams (ankle) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 83 (OVER - Total of the Day)