Sunday Tip Sheet
By Judd Hall
Saturday was a college basketball bettor’s wet dream with so many tilts on the card. And just like the good book says, Sunday will be the day of rest with just seven games featuring Top 25 squads. But some of those teams won’t take it easy as their matches will go a long way towards helping them out in the conference standings.
Let’s get to it…
Louisville Cardinals at Syracuse Orange
--Louisville (14-3 straight up, 10-7 against the spread) has won all five matches they’ve had in Big East play thus far, helping them in being ranked ninth in the AP poll and eighth in the LVSC rankings. The Cardinals are coming off of a 78-59 thrashing of Rutgers in Piscataway last Wednesday to easily cover the 11-point spread.
--There was some concern that Rick Pitino’s crew would have a letdown after beating then No. 1 Pittsburgh. They quickly dispelled those worries by entering the intermission against the Scarlet Knights with a 40-20 lead. Terrence Williams made certain that his Cards wouldn’t falter by registering 23 points, 11 rebounds and an assist.
--The Orange had the look of a dominant squad to start this season by winning 16 of their first 17 games. Yet Syracuse (17-3 SU, 8-8 ATS) has stumbled recently by losing two of its last three matches. Jim Boeheim’s program looked like it would keep close against Pittsburgh by trailing 31-28 after the first half. But the ‘Cuse only completed 43 percent of its shots from the field en route to a 78-60 defeat. Even worse for the betting public is the fact that the Orange failed to cover the 9 ½-point spread, the second time they failed to cover in their last three contests.
--Syracuse has performed extremely well at home this season, going 12-1 SU. Bettors haven’t been as lucky when backing the Orange as they’re 4-5 ATS in board affairs. That poor covering skill has gone on over the last two seasons with a 26-6 SU mark, but 12-14 ATS.
--Louisville has gone 3-0 SU and ATS in Big East play this season on the road. That shouldn’t surprise anyone as the Cardinals are 16-9 SU and 16-8-1 ATS when playing away from home over the last two years.
--The Cards have won three of their last four meetings, going 2-1-1 ATS, against Syracuse since 2000. The ‘over’ has cashed tickets in three of those matches as well.
--ESPN360.com will be broadcasting this Big East showdown at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Michigan State Spartans at Ohio State Buckeyes
--There is no disputing the fact that Michigan State (15-3 SU, 7-7-1 ATS) is the class of the Big Ten this season. Yet there is a lot of talk now that the Spartans might not be as good as advertised after falling to Northwestern as 12-point home favorites on Jan. 21, 70-63. Some could blame the fact that Kevin Coble had 31 points against Tom Izzo’s squad. But the real reason for the Spartans’ defeat comes down to their inability to hit from beyond the arc (23.9 three-point percentage) and they couldn’t keep hold of the ball to save their life (18 turnovers).
--The Buckeyes started the season by reeling off nine straight victories. However, Ohio State’s () youth has started to show up as they’ve dropped four of its last eight matches. A big problem for the Bucks is they haven’t been successful against deeper teams. That issue came to the surface for Thad Matta’s bunch against Illinois. The Illini have five players averaging at least 10 points per game. And they used that depth to thwart Ohio State on Jan. 20, 67-49. OSU failed to cover as a 7 ½-point road pup. Of course, it also doesn’t help when you turn the ball over 20 times like the Buckeyes did in Champaign.
--We should expect a low scoring affair here as the Buckeyes have seen the ‘under’ go 8-4 this year. And the Spartans have had low scoring contests in nine of their 15 matches that were on the board.
--The home team has posted an impressive 5-1 mark SU. Yet the home clubs have gone just 2-4 ATS. The ‘under’ is 4-1-1 during that time as well.
--Ohio State has gone 10-1 SU and 3-4 ATS at Value City Arena this year. The Bucks have been strong at home over the last two years by going 27-4 SU, but just 11-11-1 ATS.
--The Spartans have been a tough out when playing away from home this season, going 7-1 SU and 4-2-1 ATS.
--You can catch this Big Ten battle on CBS at 3:45 p.m. EST.
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(9) Louisville (14-3, 10-7 ATS) at (8) Syracuse (17-3, 8-8 ATS)
Syracuse faces its fourth consecutive ranked Big East opponent when it entertains No. 9 Louisville at the Carrier Dome.
The Orange started the Big East season with three straight wins (2-1 ATS) against non-ranked foes, part of a seven-game overall winning streak. However, with the competition stiffening, Jim Boeheim’s squad has struggled a bit, losing road games to 13th-ranked Georgetown (88-74 on Jan. 14) and top-ranked Pitt (78-60 on Monday). Sandwiched in the middle was last Saturday’s impressive 93-74 rout of No. 12 Notre Dame as a 3½-point home chalk
Louisville followed up last Saturday’s 61-60 home win over No. 1 Pitt with Wednesday’s 78-59 rout of Rutgers, covering as an 11-point road chalk. The Cardinals have won six in a row and they’ve cashed in all five Big East games to date. Rick Pitino’s club is averaging 73.2 points per game on just 44 percent shooting in league play, but it is holding league opponents to just 62.4 ppg on 38.3 percent shooting.
The host is 5-0 SU and 3-1-1 ATS in this rivalry dating to 1998. In last year’s lone clash, Louisville cruised to a 61-50 victory, barely cashing as a 9½-point home favorite.
While the Cardinals have won and covered all three of their Big East road games, Syracuse is 12-1 on its home floor (4-5 ATS in lined games), winning by an average of 15 ppg (83-68) and outshooting its visitors by a margin of 51.4 percent to 37.9 percent.
In addition to its five-game ATS winning streak, Louisville is on pointspread tears of 20-6-1 on the road, 37-15-2 in Big East action and 8-2 on Sunday. Syracuse is 5-1 ATS in its last six after a non-cover and 5-2 ATS in its last seven against teams with a winning record.
The Orange are on over streaks of 4-1 overall (all in Big East play), 4-1 at home and 6-2 after an outright loss, and Louisville has topped the total in four of its last six outings, including two of three on the road. Finally, the over is 3-1 in the last four meetings in this series.
ATS ADVANTAGE: LOUISVILLE and OVER
(7) Michigan State (15-3, 7-7-1 ATS) at Ohio State (13-4, 7-6 ATS)
Michigan State returns to the court for the first time since Wednesday’s shocking home loss to Northwestern when it pays a visit to Value City Arena for a Big Ten clash with Ohio State.
The Spartans saw their 28-game home winning streak and an 11-game overall winning run end in a 70-63 loss to Northwestern as a hefty 12-point chalk. Michigan State, which has been held to 63 points in each of its last two games (both at home), shot just 40.4 percent from the field, including missing 16 of 21 three-point tries, and it lost despite an overwhelming 39-19 rebounding edge.
Ohio State has been idle since Tuesday’s 67-49 loss at Illinois as a 7½-point road underdog, halting a three-game SU and two-game ATS winning streak. The 49-point output was the Buckeyes’ second-lowest of the season, one point more than they scored in a 76-48 home loss to West Virginia on Dec. 27.
Michigan State is 5-1 (2-3-1 ATS) in Big Ten play, including 3-0 (2-0-1 ATS) on the road. The Buckeyes are 3-3 SU and ATS in league action, including 2-0 (1-1 ATS) at Value City Arena. Overall, the Spartans are 7-1 on the highway (4-2-1 ATS), including 4-0 in true road games, while Ohio State is 10-1 at home (3-4 ATS).
These teams met back on Jan. 6 in East Lansing, Mich., and the Spartans prevailed 67-58, but Ohio State scored a layup in the final seconds to get the cash as an 11-point underdog. The Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings, all as an underdog. In fact, the pup has cashed in six of the last eight in this series. In last year’s battle in Columbus, Ohio State won 63-54 as a two-point favorite to end Michigan State’s 5-0 ATS winning streak at Value City Arena.
Michigan State is on pointspread runs of 5-1-1 on the road, 6-0 after an outright loss and 6-2 after a non-cover. Ohio State has cashed in nine of its last 13 home contests, but otherwise is in ATS ruts of 1-4 on Sunday and 2-5 against winning teams.
The under is on streaks of 4-1 for the Spartans after a non-cover, 4-1 for the Spartans against winning teams, 4-1 for Ohio State overall, 12-4 for Ohio State after an outright loss, 19-7 for Ohio State on Sunday and 4-1 in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
(4) Pitt (17-1, 7-5-1 ATS) at West Virginia (14-4, 6-9 ATS)
West Virginia puts its three-game winning streak on the line when it welcomes fourth-ranked Pitt to Morgantown, W.Va., for a key Big East battle.
Kicking off a five-game stretch in which they will play four Big East foes ranked in the Top 12, the Mountaineers scored an impressive 72-58 victory at Georgetown on Thursday, cashing as a five-point underdog to halt an 0-4 ATS slide. Da’Sean Butler (27 points, eight rebounds) led four West Virginia players in double digits as the team hit 48.4 percent from the field and held the Hoyas to 39.2 percent, including a 2-for-16 effort from three-point range.
Pitt rebounded from its first defeat of the season – last Saturday’s 69-63 loss at Louisville as a two-point underdog – with Monday’s 78-60 destruction of Syracuse, easily covering as a nine-point home choice. Sam Young (game-high 22 points) and DeJuan Blair (20 points, game-high 12 rebounds) led the way for the Panthers, who are averaging 75.7 ppg in Big East play while allowing just 64 ppg.
West Virginia is 4-2 SU but just 2-4 ATS in Big East action, including 2-1 SU (0-3 ATS) in Morgantown. The Mountaineers are 8-1 overall on the home floor, but only 2-4 ATS in lined action. Pitt is 5-1 (3-3 ATS) in conference, going 2-1 (1-2 ATS) as a visitor.
The Mountaineers ended a four-game losing streak to Pitt last March, winning 76-62 as a 5½-point home favorite. In the first meeting last year, the Panthers eked out a 55-54 win but failed to cover as a three-point home underdog. Despite not getting the cash in the last two battles, Pitt is still on an 11-5-1 ATS run in this rivalry, going 6-3 ATS in its last nine trips to Morgantown. Also, the favorite is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven head-to-head matchups.
The Panthers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight road games and 4-1 ATS in their last five Sunday affairs. West Virginia has failed to cash in four of its last five overall and five of its last six at home, but Bob Huggins’ team is on a solid 17-4 ATS roll when playing on Sunday.
The under is on runs of 4-1 for Pitt on the road, 4-1 for West Virginia on Sunday and 5-2 in this rivalry. However, the over is 9-3 in the Panthers’ last 12 Sunday games and 12-4 in their last 16 versus Big East foes.
ATS ADVANTAGE: PITT
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College basketball bettors' TV guide
By MATT SEVERANCE
It's a good but not great weekend of college basketball on the tube, with three games featuring matchups between top-25 teams. We also will see a new No. 1 team in the land. Check back Sunday for a look at the best matchups coming early next week.
All times are Eastern.
Louisville at Syracuse (Sunday, noon, ESPN360/Big East Network)
Yet another Big East game featuring two top-25 clubs, but this one features two heading in different directions: UL has won six in a row including beating then-No. 1 Pitt (the Cards' third straight win over a ranked team), while the Orange have dropped two of three.
The Cardinals have won 14 of their last 15 regular season conference games over two seasons, which is pretty impressive considering the competition.
"We're the best road team in the Big East the last three years," UL coach Rick Pitino said recently.
Michigan State at Ohio State (Sunday, 3:35 p.m., CBS)
The Spartans were shocked at home by Northwestern on Wednesday night, which no doubt got coach Tom Izzo's attention. Michigan State, which could drop out of sole position of first in the Big Ten with a loss, beat the Buckeyes 67-58 on Jan. 6 but have lost two in a row in Columbus.
Raymar Morgan, the Spartans' leading scorer at the time, played just 18 ineffective minutes against Northwestern because of the flu, but he should be fully recovered by Sunday.
MINNESOTA (16 - 3) at INDIANA (5 - 12)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE (14 - 3) at SYRACUSE (17 - 3)
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE (12 - 6) at FORDHAM (2 - 14)
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 2-2 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 3-1 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA (16 - 3) at VANDERBILT (12 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 178-140 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 178-140 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-2 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN (12 - 5) at SETON HALL (9 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 2-0 straight up against SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL (9 - 9) at UCF (12 - 6)
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARSHALL is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 3-1 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 3-1 straight up against MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE (11 - 7) at DAYTON (17 - 2)
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 75-104 ATS (-39.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-1 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 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
TOLEDO (4 - 14) at BALL ST (8 - 8)
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 3-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 3-1 straight up against BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND (12 - 7) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 10)
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 4-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE (12 - 6) at WICHITA ST (8 - 11)
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 3-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND (10 - 8) at SAINT LOUIS (11 - 7)
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 1-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 straight up against RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST (15 - 3) at OHIO ST (13 - 4)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-3 straight up against MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH (17 - 1) at W VIRGINIA (14 - 4)
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-2 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH (13 - 5) at MIAMI (14 - 4)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 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
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA (13 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (9 - 10)
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-2 straight up against MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH (9 - 9) at CLEMSON (16 - 2)
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-2 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD (9 - 12) at MARIST (7 - 14)
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 straight up against MARIST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
RIDER (10 - 8) vs. ST PETERS (5 - 14)
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST PETERS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in January games this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 2-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-0 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO (8 - 12) at MONTANA (10 - 9)
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 2-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 4-0 straight up against N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE vs. SYRACUSE
Louisville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Syracuse is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
MINNESOTA vs. INDIANA
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
DUQUESNE vs. FORDHAM
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Duquesne is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Fordham is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duquesne
Fordham is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Duquesne
FLORIDA vs. VANDERBILT
Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Florida is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Vanderbilt is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Florida
GEORGETOWN vs. SETON HALL
Georgetown is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgetown is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Seton Hall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown
Seton Hall is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
MARSHALL vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Marshall is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Marshall is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Florida's last 6 games when playing Marshall
Central Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
RHODE ISLAND vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Rhode Island is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing George Washington
Rhode Island is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing George Washington
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
George Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. DAYTON
St. Bonaventure is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Dayton
St. Bonaventure is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dayton
Dayton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dayton is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
TOLEDO vs. BALL STATE
Toledo is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Ball State
Toledo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State's last 6 games
Ball State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toledo
RICHMOND vs. SAINT LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games
Richmond is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Saint Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Saint Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
EVANSVILLE vs. WICHITA STATE
Evansville is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Evansville is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Evansville
Wichita State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Evansville
MICHIGAN STATE vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Ohio State is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing Michigan State
LOYOLA vs. MARIST
Loyola is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Loyola is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Marist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Loyola
Marist is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. MONTANA
Northern Colorado is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Montana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Montana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
PITTSBURGH vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Pittsburgh is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
West Virginia is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Pittsburgh
West Virginia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
RIDER vs. SAINT PETER'S
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rider's last 6 games
Rider is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rider
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Peter's last 6 games when playing Rider
VIRGINIA TECH vs. MIAMI
Virginia Tech is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Virginia Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NORTHERN IOWA vs. MISSOURI STATE
Northern Iowa is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa
Missouri State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa
GEORGIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Georgia Tech is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Clemson
Georgia Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Clemson
Clemson is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Clemson is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NCAAB Today
Notes on today's games.
Minnesota is 5-4 in last nine games vs Indiana, upsetting Hoosiers LY in Big 11 tourney; they've lost last three visits here by 15-12-14 points, as home side is 5-1 in last six series games. Indiana is 0-5 in league, losing at home by 6-10 points- they're 15-58 from arc in last four games. Gophers lost last two games, after starting conference play 5-1.
Louisville won, covered all five Big East games, winning at South Florida by 14, 19 at Rutgers, 1 at Villanova; favorites are 2-0-1 vs spread in last three Louisville-Syracuse games, with host winning all three. Cardinals lost 79-66 in last visit here, three years ago. Syracuse is 3-0 at home in league, scoring 92.7 ppg. Big East home favorites are 18-16 vs spread.
Duquesne lost last two games after 3-0 start in league; they were down 16 at half in last game, forced OT, but lost- their last three opponents all shot 50% from from floor. Fordham is 0-4 in A-14, 1-3 vs spread, 0-2 at home, losing by 13 to Bonnies, 26 to Xavier- they're allowing 83.5 ppg in conference play. Atlantic 14 home underdogs are 5-5 vs spread.
Florida is 8-2 in last ten games vs Vanderbilt, but lost last two visits to this unusual gym, as home side won last four series games. Gators lost at buzzer in South Carolina last game, their first loss in four SEC contests. Vandy is 1-3 in SEC, losing by 10-7-13 points; their only win is against hapless Georgia. SEC home dogs are 0-5 against the spread.
Ball State is 3-1 in MAC after being 5-7 in pre-conference games; Cards allowed 42-54-44 points in their three MAC wins, 71 in only conference loss, to Central Michigan. Toledo is 2-2 in league after being 2-12 out of league; they won last two games, allowing 57-61 points. Rockets are 0-9 on the road. MAC home favorites are 15-11 against the spread.
Georgetown got whacked at home by West Virginia in last game; they've got chance here to take it out on Seton Hall squad that is 0-6 in Big East, losing last two home games in OT. Hoyas are 2-3 in last five games, 1-1 on Big East road; they've allowed 70+ points in last five league games, very un-Hoya-like. Big East home dogs are 3-12 against the spread.
Rhode Island is 3-1 in A-14 after being 9-4 out of league; Rams are 1-7 in last eight games vs George Washington, , losing last three games played here by 12-17-19 points. GW is 0-4 in A-14, covering last three, losing home games by 12 to Richmond, 2 to Dayton. A-14 home dogs are 5-5. GW is 7-31 from the arc in their last two games.
Dayton is 17-2, 3-1 in A-14, winning its only home game by point over a bad Fordham team; Flyers won last six games vs St Bonaventure, but Bonnies are 4-2 vs spread in those games, losing by 4-20 points in their last two visits here. Road team is 5-0 in Bonnies' league games- they've got wins at Fordham, Richmond. A-14 home favorites are 9-9 vs spread.
Central Florida, Marshall are both 2-2 in C-USA; teams split last six in series, with favorites 4-1 vs spread in last five. UCF is 4-0 vs spread in league this year, winning last two games by 25-12 pts, making 54-56% from floor. Marshall is 0-2 on C-USA road, losing by 23 at Memphis, 19 at Tulsa. C-USA home favorites are 12-9 vs spread.
Saint Louis was down 43-16 at half in last game; they're 2-2 in A-14, 2-0 at home, winning allowing just 61.5 ppg. Billikens beat Richmond in last two meetings, by 10-9 points. Spiders are 2-1 in league so far; their last two games were decided by total of seven points. A-14 home favorites are 9-9 against the spread.
Wichita State won its last two games after 0-6 start in MVC; underdog is 4-0 vs spread in their Valley home games. Shockers are 0-2 as a favorite in MVC. Evansville lost three of last four games; they're 1-2 on MVC road, losing by 30 at Illinois State, 7 at Southern Illinois. MVC home favorites are 16-18 against the spread.
Michigan State is 15-3, 5-1 on road, winning road games at Minnesota, Northwestern, Penn State- they lost rematch to Wildcats in last game. Ohio State is down couple of players, going 3-3 in Big 11. Spartans lost three of last four visits here, with only win in double OT. Big 11 home underdogs are 4-3 vs spread. Buckeyes are 2-0 at home in league.
Pitt-West Virginia is big rivalry game; home side won five of last six in series, with Panthers losing three of last four here, losing by 5-5-14 pts. Pitt is 5-1 in Big East, with last four wins by 13+ points; they lost last road games, at Louisville. WVa crushed Hoyas by 17 in DC last game; they're 3-2 in Big East. Big East home sides are 21-29 vs spread.
Miami beat Florida State during week, Virginia Tech won at Wake Forest so both teams on a high; 'canes are 2-5 in last seven games against Tech. Favorites are 5-1 vs spread in last six series games. Miami won three of last four games, losing in Chapel Hill. Hokies won last three games, and scored 78-79-78 points. ACC home favorites are 8-15 vs spread.
Northern Iowa shot 70.5% from floor in 78-64 win vs Missouri State on Dec 10; Panthers are 7-1 in MVC, 4-0 on road- they've allowed 57.4 ppg in the seven wins. Missouri State won last two home games, giving up 49.5 ppg, the only two MVC games they shot higher than 39.6% from the floor. MVC home teams are 19-25 against the spread.
Georgia Tech is 0-5 in ACC, but three of its losses came in OT. Tech is 1-2 as ACC dog, losing road games by 7 at Maryland, 5 at NC State, in OT. Clemson lost its last two games after being unbeaten to that point; Tigers covered one of last six tries as favorite. Tech lost last three visits to Littlejohn Coliseum by 10-1-15 points.
Northern Colorado, Montana are both 4-3 in Big Sky; Griz are 3-0 in Big Sky home games, winning by 14-1-17 points- favorites covered five of their seven league games. Bears won three of last four games; they've lost two OT games on road, at Idaho State, Weber State. Big Sky favorites are 14-10 vs spread at home this season.
Rider won easily at Fairfield Friday; Broncs won last four games in this series, winning at St Peter's by 1-9 points- they're 1-3 as MAAC fave this season. Peacocks covered seven of last eight games, losing three in a row by 7-1-2 points- three of their last four games were decided by one or two points. MAAC home dogs are 9-4 vs spread.
Marist got beat at home by Canisius Friday, Foxes' fifth loss in last six games; they lost 83-73 at Loyola last Sunday. Marist hasn't been same since blowing 14-point lead at home in last 4:00 vs Siena. MAAC home favorites are 10-14 vs spread. Loyola won its last three games by 4-1-10 points. MAAC home favorites are 10-14 against the spread.