Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Friday 12/20/19
Friday, December 20
James Madison got whacked 75-48 at Fordham LY; Rams shot 61% inside arc. JMU is 5-4 vs schedule #281, losing three of four true road games- they won by hoop at Old Dominion. Dukes won three of four games vs teams ranked outside top 200. JMU is forcing fewer turnovers than any team in country, while playing pace #10. Fordham lost its last three games after a 5-2 start, scoring 58.3 ppg, all vs teams ranked outside the top 200; they’re forcing turnovers 25% of time (#16) while playing pace #326.
SMU hasn’t played in 13 days; they’re 8-1 vs schedule #352 (2nd-easiest), with only loss by 17 to Georgetown. Mustangs’ only top 200 win was by 4 at #194 UNLV. SMU is experience team #254 that won its only two true road games, at Evansville/UNLV. Georgia lost three of last four games after a 4-0 start; they’re experience team #323 that lost all three of its top 100 games, by 19-8-20 points- their best win was by 4 over Georgia Tech. Dawgs are shooting only 29.4% on arc (#286), 66.8% on foul line (#258); their eFG% defense is #245 in country.
Mercer lost its last eight games with Furman, losing last four by 11+ points; Bears lost their last four visits to Furman by average of seven points. Mercer lost four of its last five games; they lost by 30 at St John’s in their only top 100 game. Bears are experience team #302 that is 4-6 vs schedule #204. Paladins are 8-3 vs schedule #160; they split six true road games- one of losses was in OT at unbeaten Auburn. Furman is experience team #154 that is forcing turnovers 24.9% of time (#17)- they’re shooting 34.7% on arc (#112), getting 38.4% of points on arc (#42).
Cal-Irvine is 5-6 vs schedule #78; they’ve lost four of six true road games, have played only one D-I home game. Anteaters are turning ball over 22.2% of time (#297); they’re experience team #182 that has #32 eFG% defense in country- opponents are shooting only 36.8% inside arc against Irvine. Ill-Chicago lost by point at Illinois State Wednesday; Flames are 3-8 vs schedule #171, losing four of five top 200 games- their best win is 89-83 over #181 San Diego. UIC has turned ball over 24.5% of time (#337)- they get 39.1% of their points on arc (#30).
South Dakota is playing its first D-I game in 11 days; they’re 7-3 vs schedule #2732-2 vs top 200 teams, with best wins over Pacific/Hawaii. Coyotes are shooting 41.9% on arc (#4), but don’t take that many 3’s; their eFG% is #29 in country. USD forces 4th-fewest turnovers in country. Northern Colorado won its last two games, is 4-4 vs schedule #214; Bears are shooting 36.2% on arc (#67), getting 41.2% of their points on 3’s (#12). UNC lost three of four road games, but beat Wyoming by 21 in their last road game.
Marquette won its last three games, is 8-2 vs schedule #52, with only losses to top 60 teams; Golden Eagles are turning ball over 21.2% of time (#262) while playing pace #19- they’re making 42.4% of their 3’s (#2), with star Howard making 46.3% of his 3’s. Marquette gets 39.6% of their points on 3’s (#25). North Dakota State won its last three games, is 7-4 vs schedule #292- they’re taking 51.4% of their shots behind arc, making only 32.5%. Bison split couple of top 100 games, losing by 13 at Kansas State, beating East Tennessee State by 10 at home.
Fresno State lost five of its last six games; they’re 2-7 vs schedule #61, with three OT losses, and only wins over Winthrop/Cal Poly. Bulldogs are experience team #282 that is taking 51.6% of its shots (#2) behind arc, scoring 40.2% of their points on 3’s (#21), while playing pace #327. IUPUI is 2-8 vs schedule #104, with wins over South Florida/Fort Wayne. Jaguars lost five of six top 200 games; they’re experience team #158 with an interim coach that lost five of six true road games, with only win at USF. IUPUI has #259 eFG%, #322 eFG% defense. Not good.
Tulane is 8-2 vs schedule #350, losing two of three top 100 games, by 14 to Ole Miss, 24 to Saint Louis; they beat Utah. Green Wave is experience team #123 under new coach Hunter that forces turnovers 25.7% of time (#10)- they’re continuity team #349, so they’ve got a few transfers that are learning to play with each other. Akron is playing its first D-I game in 12 days; they’re 6-2 vs schedule #338, with both losses to top 25 teams (Louisville/West Va). Zips have fine wins vs teams ranked outside top 200, with all five wins by 10+ points.
Liberty is one of four unbeaten teams left in country; Flames are 10-0 vs schedule #347, with three top 200 wins, by 6-12-5 points. Liberty has #7 eFG% defense in country while playing pace #350. Liberty is experience team #112 that went 72-36 the last three years, winning game in NCAA’s LY. Towson State hasn’t played in 10 days; they’re 4-5 vs schedule #124, losing all three of their top 100 games, by 6-22-17 points. Tigers haven’t beaten a team ranked above #228; they’re experience team #193 that struggles on offense, shooting only 43.6% inside arc.
Quinnipiac is 4-4 vs schedule #342, winning four of six games vs teams ranked outside top 200. Bobcats are shooting 36.4% of their 3’s (#62), getting 41.6% of their points on arc (#10)- 49% of their shots are 3’s (#11). Kelly is making 45.5% of his 3’s for Quinnipiac. Drexel lost its last two games, is 4-6 vs schedule #217, turning ball over 25.1% of time (#341). Dragons won four of five games vs teams ranked outside top 200; they’ve made 37.4% of their 3’s (#40), getting 34.1% of their points on arc (#99). Drexel is #269 experience team.
841JAMES MADISON -842 FORDHAM
JAMES MADISON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more in the last 3 seasons.
843SMU -844 GEORGIA
SMU is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds in the last 3 seasons.
845FURMAN -846 MERCER
FURMAN is 15-4 ATS (10.6 Units) in road games vs. losing teams in the last 3 seasons.
847UC-IRVINE -848 IL-CHICAGO
IL-CHICAGO is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
849N COLORADO -850 S DAKOTA
N COLORADO is 27-14 ATS (11.6 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.
851N DAKOTA ST -852 MARQUETTE
MARQUETTE is 116-76 ATS (32.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
853IUPUI -854 FRESNO ST
IUPUI is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games after 2 straight games where they were called for 15 or less fouls since 1997.
855AKRON -856 TULANE
TULANE is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) vs. good teams (Win Pct: 60% to 80%) over the last 2 seasons.
857LIBERTY -858 TOWSON ST
Ritchie McKay is 9-0 ATS (9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% (Coach of LIBERTY)
857LIBERTY -858 TOWSON ST
LIBERTY is 9-0 ATS (9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% over the last 2 seasons.
859DREXEL -860 QUINNIPIAC
DREXEL is 18-5 ATS (12.5 Units) off a road loss by 20 points or more since 1997.
861BOWLING GREEN -862 NORFOLK ST
NORFOLK ST is 9-2 ATS (6.8 Units) in road games as an underdog of 10 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
1497MOUNT ST MARYS -1498 NAVY
MOUNT ST MARYS are 16-2 ATS (13.8 Units) in road games after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better since 1997.
1499C CONN ST -1500 PENN ST
C CONN ST is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.
1501BINGHAMTON -1502 PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH is 42-76 ATS (-41.6 Units) versus teams who average 6 or less steals/game on the season since 1997.
1503LIPSCOMB -1504 VERMONT
LIPSCOMB is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games over the last 2 seasons.
1503LIPSCOMB -1504 VERMONT
LIPSCOMB is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=18 free throws/game over the last 2 seasons.
1505MAINE -1506 MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS are 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 20% to 40%) in the last 3 seasons.
1507N ALABAMA -1508 ALABAMA A&M
Dylan Howard is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after a game where they made 20% of their 3 point shots or worse (Coach of ALABAMA A&M)
1507N ALABAMA -1508 ALABAMA A&M
ALABAMA A&M is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after a game where they made 20% of their 3 point shots or worse over the last 2 seasons.
1509DELAWARE -1510 LONG ISLAND
LONG ISLAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus excellent ball handling teams - committing <=12 turnovers/game since 1997.
1513SOUTHERN U -1514 UC-SANTA BARBARA
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 23-8 ATS (14.2 Units) in non-conference games in the last 3 seasons.
1515MISS VALLEY ST -1516 SANTA CLARA
SANTA CLARA is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Friday, December 20
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JAMES MADISON (6 - 4) at FORDHAM (5 - 5) - 12/20/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
FORDHAM is 74-106 ATS (-42.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 138-177 ATS (-56.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 1-0 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 1-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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SMU (8 - 1) at GEORGIA (6 - 3) - 12/20/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) in December games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FURMAN (10 - 3) at MERCER (5 - 6) - 12/20/2019, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
FURMAN is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MERCER is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MERCER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 4-0 against the spread versus MERCER over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 5-0 straight up against MERCER 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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UC-IRVINE (7 - 6) at IL-CHICAGO (4 - 8) - 12/20/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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N COLORADO (6 - 4) at S DAKOTA (9 - 3) - 12/20/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 1-0 against the spread versus S DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against S DAKOTA 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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N DAKOTA ST (8 - 4) at MARQUETTE (8 - 2) - 12/20/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 116-76 ATS (+32.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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IUPUI (4 - 8) at FRESNO ST (3 - 7) - 12/20/2019, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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AKRON (8 - 2) vs. TULANE (8 - 2) - 12/20/2019, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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LIBERTY (12 - 0) vs. TOWSON ST (5 - 5) - 12/20/2019, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LIBERTY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
LIBERTY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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DREXEL (5 - 6) vs. QUINNIPIAC (4 - 4) - 12/20/2019, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
QUINNIPIAC is 1-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 2-0 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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BOWLING GREEN (8 - 2) vs. NORFOLK ST (3 - 9) - 12/20/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORFOLK ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NORFOLK ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 1-0 straight up against NORFOLK ST over the last 3 seasons
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MOUNT ST MARYS (3 - 8) at NAVY (5 - 4) - 12/20/2019, 1:00 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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C CONN ST (0 - 11) at PENN ST (9 - 2) - 12/20/2019, 6:00 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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BINGHAMTON (5 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 3) - 12/20/2019, 7:00 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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LIPSCOMB (5 - 6) at VERMONT (7 - 5) - 12/20/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LIPSCOMB is 1-0 against the spread versus VERMONT over the last 3 seasons
LIPSCOMB is 1-0 straight up against VERMONT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NCAAB
Friday, December 20
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Trend Report
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Akron @ Tulane
Akron
Akron is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Tulane
Tulane is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tulane is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Drexel @ Quinnipiac
Drexel
Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Quinnipiac
Drexel is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Quinnipiac's last 6 games
Liberty @ Towson
Liberty
No trends to report
Towson
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Towson's last 7 games
Towson is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Central Connecticut State @ Penn State
Central Connecticut State
No trends to report
Penn State
Penn State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Penn State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Binghamton @ Pittsburgh
Binghamton
No trends to report
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Maine @ UMass
Maine
No trends to report
UMass
UMass is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UMass's last 5 games at home
Bowling Green @ Norfolk State
Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Bowling Green is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Norfolk State
No trends to report
Delaware @ LIU-Brooklyn
Delaware
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Delaware's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Delaware's last 6 games on the road
LIU-Brooklyn
No trends to report
James Madison @ Fordham
James Madison
The total has gone OVER in 5 of James Madison's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of James Madison's last 6 games on the road
Fordham
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Fordham's last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Fordham's last 15 games
Southern Methodist @ Georgia
Southern Methodist
Southern Methodist is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Southern Methodist is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia's last 5 games at home
Furman @ Mercer
Furman
Furman is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Mercer
Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mercer
Mercer
No trends to report
UC Irvine @ UIC
UC Irvine
UC Irvine is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
UC Irvine is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games on the road
UIC
UIC is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UIC is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Northern Colorado @ South Dakota
Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
South Dakota
South Dakota is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Jacksonville @ Clemson
Jacksonville
No trends to report
Clemson
Clemson is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Clemson is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
North Dakota State @ Marquette
North Dakota State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Dakota State's last 5 games on the road
North Dakota State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Marquette
Marquette is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Marquette is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Mississippi Valley State @ Santa Clara
Mississippi Valley State
No trends to report
Santa Clara
Santa Clara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Santa Clara is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Southern @ UC-Santa Barbara
Southern
No trends to report
UC-Santa Barbara
UC-Santa Barbara is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
UC-Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
IUPUI @ Fresno State
IUPUI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of IUPUI's last 5 games on the road
IUPUI is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Fresno State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fresno State's last 6 games
Fresno State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home