Trend Sheet
CLEVELAND ST (6 - 4) at SYRACUSE (9 - 0)
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
YOUNGSTOWN ST (1 - 6) at KENT ST (3 - 5)
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 92-65 ATS (+20.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE (2 - 6) at LA-LAFAYETTE (3 - 4)
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-2 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 straight up against LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UC-RIVERSIDE (5 - 2) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (0 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 1-0 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
UC-RIVERSIDE is 1-0 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PEPPERDINE (1 - 8) at USC (5 - 3)
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games 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.
CAL DAVIS (3 - 6) at THE CITADEL (5 - 4)
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 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.
TENN-MARTIN (2 - 5) at MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 3)
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 34-56 ATS (-27.6 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.
ALCORN STATE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
No trends available
Central Michigan is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games at home
CLEVELAND STATE vs. SYRACUSE
Cleveland State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
STONY BROOK vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
TENNESSEE WESLEYAN vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
No trends available
Western Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Western Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. KENT STATE
Youngstown State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kent State
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kent State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Kent State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
UC DAVIS vs. THE CITADEL
UC Davis is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games
UC Davis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The Citadel is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home
The Citadel is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN vs. CINCINNATI
No trends available
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
ALABAMA STATE vs. MISSISSIPPI
No trends available
Mississippi is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Mississippi is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
No trends available
Southern Methodist is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Southern Methodist is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
FLORIDA A&M vs. TEXAS A&M
No trends available
Texas A&M is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Texas A&M is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. NORTH TEXAS
No trends available
North Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LOUISIANA TECH vs. MCNEESE STATE
Louisiana Tech is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
No trends available
NEW ORLEANS vs. TEXAS STATE
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
No trends available
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Tennessee-Martin is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tennessee-Martin
Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee-Martin
UMKC vs. NORTHWESTERN
No trends available
Northwestern is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Northwestern is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
WILLIAM CAREY vs. SOUTHERN MISS
No trends available
Southern Miss is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Southern Miss is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
No trends available
MISS VALLEY STATE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
No trends available
Arkansas State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Arkansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
SOUTHERN vs. CREIGHTON
No trends available
Creighton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC RIVERSIDE vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
UC Riverside is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
UC Riverside is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Loyola Marymount is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Loyola Marymount is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
PEPPERDINE vs. USC
Pepperdine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Pepperdine is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
USC is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
CHICAGO STATE vs. HAWAII
No trends available
Hawaii is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Hawaii is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NCAAB Today
Notes on today's games.
Cleveland State is 6-3 vs D-I foes after waxing Marist Saturday; they're 1-1 as underdog, losing by 10 at West Virginia, 15 at Washington, 10 at home to Kansas State. Syracuse is 9-0, but 1-3 vs spread as a favorite; dogs are 5-1 vs spread in their lined games. Horizon road dogs are 10-13 vs spread. Big East home favorites are 21-22.
Kent State (-10.5) won 59-52 at Youngstown LY, after keading 36-18 at half; Golden Flashes lost last four games, with two of last three losses in OT- they're 1-1 as favorite. Penguins are 0-6 vs D-I teams, 1-3 against spread as underdog. MAC home favorites are 8-7 vs spread; Horizon road dogs are 10-13.
UL-Lafayette beat UL-Monroe twice LY, by combined total of 3 points, after trailing by 9,7 points at halftime; Ragin' Cajuns are 2-4 vs D-I foes, but they won two of last three. ULM lost last four games, all by 9+ pts. are 1-6 last seven games- they got swept by McNeese St, 82-63/66-57.
Cal-Riverside (-5) beat LMU 86-74 in OT LY, after trailing 40-36 at the half; UCR is 4-2 vs D-I foes, 1-2 on road, winning at Colgate, losing by 27 at New Mexico State, 16 at Northwestern. Lions are 0-9, but they covered three of last four games- they're 3-2 as a home dog. Big West road favorites are 1-3 vs spread. WCC home dogs are 4-3.
USC lost three of last four games; its been nine days since 73-72 loss at Oklahoma, encouraging score for young Trojans. Pepperdine is 0-9 after getting drilled at hom by Pacific Saturday; they're 1-5 vs spread as dog. WCC road dogs are 14-5 vs spread. Pac-10 home favorites are 14-21.
Cal-Davis is 3-6, 0-4 on road, losing at Iowa State, Arkansas, Sac State and South Alabama- they're 1-1 as a favorite. Citadel split its first two SoCon games, allowing just 53 ppg, so they can defend, but they went 9-33 from arc. Southern Conference home dogs are 2-2 vs spread. Big West road favorites are 1-3.
UT-Martin is 1-5 despite having excellent pair of guards; they lost at Tennessee (91-64), USC (70-43) then lost first two OVC games, by 9-3 points to Morehead, E. Kentucky, so they're disappointment so far this year. Middle Tennessee is 2-3 vs D-I foes, staying within 10 of Vols. OVC road dogs are 15-12 vs spread. Sun Belt home favorites are 2-8.
Syracuse needs more from star scorers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Following a long layoff, Syracuse's top two scorers came out flat their last time out. Hopefully, a short turnaround can help them find their rhythm.
Jonny Flynn and Paul Harris look to bounce back from subpar performances, and help the 13th-ranked Orange open with 10 wins for the first time in nine years when they host Cleveland State on Monday night.
Syracuse (9-0) is coming off a 79-55 win over Long Beach State on Saturday - its first game since an 88-78 victory over Cornell on Dec. 3. It was evident Flynn and Harris hadn't played in 10 days, as they combined for just three first-half points.
Flynn, averaging a team-high 18.3 points, finished with a season-low nine on 2-of-7 shooting, while Harris also had a season-low five points on 1-of-5 shooting to drop his season average to 13.7 points.
"Us being deep won us the game,'' Harris said. "We just weren't ready to play.''
The Orange need to find a way to be prepared, as they now have four games in eight days before starting Big East play on Dec. 30 against Seton Hall.
Despite little production from its top two scorers, Syracuse still managed to open with nine consecutive wins for the first time since 2001-02. The Orange have not started a season 10-0 since the 1999-2000 team won their first 19.
With Flynn and Harris struggling their last time out, Arinze Onuaku and Eric Devendorf each had solid outings. Onuaku made all seven of his shots and finished with a game-high 17 points, while Devendorf added 13 and five assists.
Devendorf also is dealing with an off-court altercation, as he allegedly hit a female student in the face. He could be suspended, but the junior guard showed no sign that he was distracted on Saturday, playing 24 minutes with no turnovers.
"Eric doesn't let external things bother him,'' said Andy Rautins, who scored 13 points. "We stick together as a team.''
Devendorf, who has made 71 starts in his career and is averaging 14.0 points this season, is a big part of a high-powered offense that is averaging 83.4 points.
The Orange look to keep up the intensity against Cleveland State (6-4), which boasts a defense allowing an average of 48.0 points in four games this month.
The Vikings' offense, meanwhile, finally broke out of their funk in Saturday's 66-47 win over Marist. Cleveland State shot 56.0 percent against the Red Foxes after averaging 45.5 points on 29.4 percent shooting in losing its previous two games.
Senior forward J'Nathan Bullock had 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting on Saturday. Bullock, who is averaging a team-high 13.5 points, had scored 15 on 5-of-19 shooting in the last two games.
The Vikings played three games involving a ranked team last season - all against Horizon rival Butler. Cleveland State defeated the Bulldogs at home, but lost by a combined 20 points in the other two meetings.
Since 2002-03, the Vikings have lost all seven road games against ranked opponents by an average of 21.3 points.
This will be the first meeting between Syracuse and Cleveland State.