Pac-10 Tip Sheet
By Brad Young
The Pac-10 regular-season champion will have at least four losses, and the marquee matchup this week involves Washington and Arizona State. The Huskies are currently atop the heap at 11-4, and will be hosting a Sun Devils team that is 10-4.
California and UCLA are tied for third place with 9-5 records, while Arizona resides in fifth place at 8-6. The Conference of Champions is hoping these five teams will advance to the NCAA Tournament, but there is still two weeks of action remaining along with the Pac-10 Conference Tournament.
There are no Pac-10 teams currently ranked in the top-10, and just three teams in the top-25. Now let’s take a closer look at Thursday’s action.
**Arizona at Washington State**
-Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Washington State as a three-point home ‘chalk’ over Arizona. This game is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. ET.
-Arizona (18-9 straight up, 15-11 against the spread) had its seven-game SU winning streak halted with Sunday’s loss to rival Arizona State as a 7 ½-point road underdog, 70-68. The Wildcats have covered their last four outings.
-Arizona shot 41 percent (25-of-61) from the field, and 43 percent (9-of-21) from behind the arc. Four starters reached double digits in scoring, led by point guard Nic Wise’s 17 points and seven assists while Chase Budinger added 13 and nine rebounds.
-The Wildcats are a modest 4-7 SU and 4-6 ATS away from home, dropping those affairs by an average score of 69-67.
-Washington State (14-13 SU, 9-16 ATS) snapped a two-game SU and ATS losing skid by upending UCLA Saturday as a 13-point road underdog, 82-81. The Cougars stopped a nine-game SU losing skid to the Bruins, and improved to 2-30 the last 32 meetings with UCLA.
-Wazzu shot an incredible 59 percent (30-of-51) from the field, and 53 percent from 3-point land (8-of-15). Senior guard Taylor Rohestie led all scorers with 33 points by shooting 5-of-7 from behind the arc.
-The Cougars maintain an 8-7 SU and 4-9 ATS home record, winning those matchups by an average score of 59-50.
-Arizona is 3-0 SU and ATS the previous three meetings with Wazzu after prevailing January 31 as a 4 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 66-56.
**Southern Cal at California**
-LVSC opened California as a six-point home favorite over Southern Cal, with the total listed at 136. This contest is scheduled to tipoff at 10:30 p.m. ET.
-Southern Cal (16-10 SU, 11-13 ATS) dropped to 1-4 SU and ATS its last five games after falling to Washington Saturday as a 2 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 60-51.
-The Trojans were outrebounded by the Huskies, 37-28, and shot just 38 percent (19-of-50) from the field. Dwight Lewis and Daniel Hackett each netted 11 points in the setback, while Taj Gibson added 10 and five assists.
-USC is 3-8 SU and 5-6 ATS on the road, dropping those games by an average score of 67-66.
-California (20-7 SU, 15-8 ATS) had strung together four wins in a row SU and ATS before Saturday’s setback to Oregon State as a 4 ½-point road favorite, 65-54.
-The Golden Bears entered halftime with a seven-point advantage, 28-21, before getting outscored in the second half, 44-26. Cal finished the contest by shooting just 33 percent (17-of-52) from the field, and 15 percent (3-of-20) from 3-point land. Guard Theo Robertson paced the offense with 15 points and four rebounds, while Jamal Boykin added 11 and seven.
-The Golden Bears sport a solid 15-1 SU and 10-2 ATS home record, winning those matchups by an average score of 79-63.
-USC is 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS the last five meetings with Cal after prevailing Jan. 31 as a five-point home ‘chalk,’ 73-62. That victory by the Trojans ended a two-game ATS losing skid in this series.
-USC guard Dwight Lewis (not suspended) and guard Daniel Hackett (not suspended) are ‘probable’ against the Golden Bears, while forward Marcus Johnson (rotator cuff) is ‘doubtful.’
-Cal center Jordan Wilkes (concussion) is ‘probable’ versus the Trojans, while forward Harper Kamp (undisclosed) is ‘questionable.’
**UCLA at Stanford**
-LVSC lists UCLA as a 6 ½-point road ‘chalk’ over Stanford, with the total set at 140. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.
-UCLA (20-7 SU, 12-13 ATS) fell to 1-3 SU and 0-3-1 ATS its last four outings after Saturday’s setback to Washington State as a 13-point home favorite, 82-81.
-The Bruins lost despite shooting 53 percent (29-of-55) from the field. Four starters reached double digits in scoring, led by forward Nikola Dragovic’s 23 points and Darren Collison’s 20 and eight assists.
-UCLA is a modest 5-5 SU and 4-6 ATS away from home, winning those affairs by an average score of 68-67.
-Stanford (15-10 SU, 13-9 ATS) is currently mired in a three-game losing funk SU and ATS after getting upset by Oregon as a five-point road ‘chalk,’ 68-60. The Ducks were winless in Pac-10 play until that contest.
-Both teams grabbed 32 rebounds, but the Cardinal shot just 40 percent (21-of-53) from the field. Guard Landry Fields had 19 points and eight rebounds in the loss, while forward Lawrence Hill contributed 18 and five.
-Stanford sports a 12-3 SU and 8-4 ATS home ledger, winning those matchups by an average score of 76-65.
-UCLA is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS the previous five encounters with Stanford after prevailing Jan. 31 as an 11-point home favorite, 97-63.
**Arizona State at Washington**
-LVSC installed Washington as a 4 ½-point home favorite over Arizona State, with the total set at 139. FOX Sports Net will provide coverage of this contest beginning at 11:00 p.m. ET.
-Arizona State (21-5 SU, 14-8 ATS) sports a 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS record its last five games after holding off Arizona Sunday as a 7 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 70-68.
-The Sun Devils shot a robust 53 percent (24-of-45) from the field, and 43 percent (13-of-30) from 3-point land. Guard James Harden stepped up with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Jeff Pendergraph added 16 and 12.
-Washington (20-7 SU, 16-8 ATS) rebounded from its loss to UCLA by beating USC Saturday as a 2 ½-point road underdog, 60-51.
-The Huskies prevailed despite shooting just 38 percent (22-of-58) from the field, and 10 percent (1-of-10) from behind the arc. Forward Quincy Pondexter was the only Washington player to reach double digits in scoring, netting 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting.
-The Huskies sport a 14-1 SU and 9-4 ATS home record, winning those affairs by an average score of 82-67.
-Washington is 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS the past six encounters with Arizona State after winning the Jan. 31 as a six-point road underdog, 84-71.
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Game of the day: Arizona State at Washington
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hanging from beams above Washington's home floor is a banner recognizing every major accomplishment by the Huskies basketball program.
Except there's one glaring omission: Washington's 1953 Pacific Coast Conference title isn't listed.
Why is that relevant in 2009? Because the absent 1953 team represents the last time Washington won an outright conference title. Accomplishing that feat in 2009 can become far more plausible for the No. 21 Huskies with a win Thursday night over No. 14 Arizona State. Books have tagged the Huskies as 4-point home favorites.
The Huskies (20-7, 11-4) hold a half-game lead over the Sun Devils (21-5, 10-4) in the conference race. A victory would put them two games up in the win column with only two left to play, and depending on what happens with the other conference teams on Thursday, the Huskies could potentially clinch the conference crown as early as Saturday.
All this from a team picked to finish fifth in the conference race before the season.
"This is probably the biggest game I have had since I have been a Husky," said Washington's bruising forward Jon Brockman.
The Huskies star senior knows a thing or two about big games. Brockman's first season on Washington's campus was capped by the Huskies run to NCAA regional semifinals and a thrilling overtime loss to Connecticut in the round of 16. Washington hasn't returned to the NCAA tournament since, and a win over the Sun Devils would only bolster a resume that already has Washington headed to the tournament.
It would also be a major step in erasing the Huskies massive gap in conference crowns.
Washington tied for the Pac-10 title in both 1984 and 1985 and won the Pac-10 tournament title in 2005. Otherwise, the Huskies history for the last half-century is dotted with a few second- and third-place finishes and plenty of seasons in the bottom half of the league.
No matter how things shake out with the other teams chasing the Huskies - ASU, UCLA and California - if Washington wins its final three games, the conference title belongs to them.
"It's fun to be involved in these types of contests," Washington coach Lorenzo Romar said. "That's what any competitor plays for to play against the best and play at the highest level."
The Sun Devils would like nothing better than to spoil the Huskies party plans and set up the possibility of having their own party in a little over a week. While Washington's conference title history is relatively paltry, the Sun Devils' is nonexistent. Since joining the Pac-10 for the 1978-79 season, Arizona State has never won a conference title, finishing second twice.
Erasing that history, coupled with a ton of momentum and having won decisively in Seattle a year ago, is fueling the Sun Devils' confidence.
"This is a great situation we're in. We have a great team, great chemistry, and we're rebuilding a program. It feels that we're all doing it together and having fun with it too," ASU star James Harden said. "It's definitely at the top. It's a great program; we have great coaches, great players, and great teammates. Overall, it is an exciting buzz around here and it is unbelievable."
Arizona State got a wake-up call at the end of January courtesy of the Huskies. As part of a lost weekend at home - the Sun Devils lost to Washington State previously - the Huskies convincingly handled the Sun Devils in an 84-71 victory. Washington got 30 points from Justin Dentmon and another 25 from Isaiah Thomas, while holding Harden to just 15 points.
But the Sun Devils have rolled off five straight, including last Sunday's 70-68 win over rival Arizona.
"We got a lot of stuff left to do in these last four games," ASU forward Jeff Pendergraft said. "They're going to be the biggest games we have; they could make or break our season and cost or get us a conference championship. That feels real good to say."
Thursday's Tip Sheet
By Brian Edwards
**Xavier at St. Joseph’s**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Xavier (22-5 straight up, 13-10-2 against the spread) as a 3 ½-point favorite with a total of 132.
--Sean Miller’s team is in the midst of a 1-4-2 ATS slide. The Muskateers are off a 71-53 home win over George Washington as 18-point favorites. C.J. Anderson scored a team-high 14 points for the winners.
--St. Joseph’s (14-12 SU, 11-13 ATS) has lost four consecutive games both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 70-69 loss to UMass as a 6 ½-point home ‘chalk.’ Ahmad Nivins had 21 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.
--Phil Martelli’s squad is barely over .500 at home (6-5 SU). Even worse, the Hawks are 3-8 ATS at home. They lost a 61-59 decision to Temple as one-point underdogs in their lone spot as home ‘dogs this year.
--Xavier is in first place in the A-10 with a 10-3 record. The Muskateers are just one-half game in front of both Rhode Island and Temple.
--St. Joe’s has won back-to-back games against Xavier and three of the last five. Even better, the Hawks are on a 5-0 ATS run when they face the Muskateers.
--The ‘under’ is 13-10-1 overall for St. Joe’s, 6-5 in its home games. Meanwhile, Xavier has seen the ‘under’ go 13-12-1 overall.
--The underdog has taken the cash in eight consecutive head-to-head meetings between these Atlantic-10 rivals. The ‘under’ is 6-2 in the last eight St. Joseph’s-Xavier encounters.
--Tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.
**Purdue at Michigan**
--LVSC opened Purdue (21-6 SU, 11-12 ATS) as a two-point favorite with a total of 132.
--Michigan (17-11 SU, 11-10-1 ATS) has been outstanding at home all year long, compiling a 13-3 SU record and an 8-3 ATS mark. If the Wolverines can win this game in Ann Arbor, they will make a major impression on the selection committee.
--Matt Painter’s team has won four in a row, including Saturday’s 81-67 home win over Indiana. The Boilers failed to cover the number as 21 ½-point favorites. E’Twaun Moore scored a game-high 26 points.
--Purdue is 16th in this week’s AP Top 25, 17th in LVSC’s Top 30. The Boilermakers have a balanced offensive attack led by Moore, who averages a team-high 14.0 PPG.
--Purdue owns an 8-2 spread record in its last 12 games against Michigan. This rivalry has seen the ‘under’ cash in three consecutive meetings.
--The ‘over’ is 7-4 for Michigan at home, 10-10-1 in its home games.
--The ‘under’ is 12-11 overall for Purdue, 4-1 in its last five outings.
--ESPN will have the telecast at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
**Gonzaga at Santa Clara**
--Bettors get a late-night option from the WCC when Santa Clara welcomes Gonzaga. Most books are listing Mark Few’s team as a 10-point favorite. LVSC sent the total out at 132.
--Gonzaga (21-5 SU, 12-12 ATS) has won four straight games, covering huge spreads in consecutive blowout wins over Pepperdine and Loyola-Marymount. The ‘over’ has cash in each of the Bulldogs’ last four games. Josh Heytvelt led the ‘Zags in the win over the Waves, scoring 28 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
--Santa Clara (14-15 SU, 10-12-1 ATS) is tough at home, posting a 10-2 SU record and a 5-3-1 ATS mark. The Broncos return home in this spot for the first time since Feb. 7. Since then, they have lost two of three on the road, going 0-3 ATS in the process.
--Santa Clara is led by senior center John Bryant, who is averaging 18.0 points and 13.7 rebounds per game. He had 17 points and 12 boards in Saturday’s 67-66 overtime loss at San Francisco.
--The ‘under’ is 11-10 overall for Santa Clara, 4-4 in its home assignments.
--The ‘over’ is on an incredible 10-1 run in the last 11 head-to-head meetings between these WCC rivals.
--ESPN2 will provide television coverage at 11:00 p.m. Eastern.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
--I was extremely annoyed that ESPN had Jay Bilas doing last night’s Duke-Maryland game. Nobody wants to hear that chafe Dookie while rooting against his alma mater.
--Wednesday’s biggest winner was unquestionably Va. Tech, which went into Clemson and avenged a tough January loss to the Tigers by capturing an 80-77 victory as a 10-point road underdog. The Hokies hooked up money-line backers with a lucrative plus-450 payout (paid $450 on $100 wagers).
--Marquette senior guard Dominic James is done for the season after fracturing his foot during Wednesday’s home loss to UConn. That’s a huge blow to the Golden Eagles, who had to play without Jerel McNeal in the postseason last season. James had an outstanding collegiate career.
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WI-GREEN BAY (21 - 8) at DETROIT (7 - 20) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.
DETROIT is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DETROIT is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIDDLE TENN ST (16 - 12) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (11 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 110-147 ATS (-51.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 110-147 ATS (-51.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-2 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-2 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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KENT ST (16 - 11) at BOWLING GREEN (15 - 11) - 2/26/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
KENT ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENT ST is 97-71 ATS (+18.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
KENT ST is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-2 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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MINNESOTA (20 - 7) at ILLINOIS (22 - 6) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 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
ILLINOIS is 4-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 5-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W VIRGINIA (19 - 8) at CINCINNATI (17 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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YOUNGSTOWN ST (11 - 16) at BUTLER (23 - 4) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 5-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WI-MILWAUKEE (15 - 12) at WRIGHT ST (16 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 113-83 ATS (+21.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI OHIO (15 - 10) at OHIO U (13 - 13) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 65-41 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO U is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 41-18 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO U is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
OHIO U is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 4-3 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 4-3 straight up against OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (17 - 10) at BUFFALO (17 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO 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
AKRON is 3-2 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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LASALLE (14 - 12) at TEMPLE (17 - 9) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 4-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 4-1 straight up against LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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XAVIER (22 - 5) at ST JOSEPHS (14 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 5-0 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 3-2 straight up against XAVIER 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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N TEXAS (16 - 11) at ARKANSAS ST (13 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N TEXAS is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
N TEXAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
N TEXAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in February games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 4-3 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 5-2 straight up against ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 17) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (20 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NC STATE (15 - 10) at WAKE FOREST (20 - 5) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 3-2 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 4-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TROY (17 - 11) at LA-LAFAYETTE (10 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (13 - 14) at LA-MONROE (9 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
DENVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 3-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW MEXICO ST (15 - 12) at LOUISIANA TECH (12 - 16) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (16 - 10) at VIRGINIA (9 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 23) at W KENTUCKY (19 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 3-3 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 5-1 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND ST (20 - 9) at VALPARAISO (8 - 20) - 2/26/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 4-0 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 4-0 straight up against VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MEMPHIS (24 - 3) at UAB (19 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
UAB is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 203-158 ATS (+29.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 203-158 ATS (+29.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 86-60 ATS (+20.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 151-105 ATS (+35.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 93-57 ATS (+30.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-1 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-0 straight up against UAB over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE (21 - 6) at MICHIGAN (17 - 11) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
PURDUE is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 3-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 4-1 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HAWAII (13 - 13) at UTAH ST (25 - 3) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
HAWAII is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
HAWAII is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 3-3 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-2 straight up against HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARIZONA (18 - 9) at WASHINGTON ST (14 - 13) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CS-FULLERTON (13 - 14) at UC-RIVERSIDE (15 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 4-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 5-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UC-IRVINE (10 - 17) at LONG BEACH ST (13 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UC-IRVINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 4-3 against the spread versus LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-3 straight up against LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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IDAHO (13 - 13) at SAN JOSE ST (11 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
IDAHO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 5-1 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 4-2 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN FRANCISCO (10 - 17) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (2 - 26) - 2/26/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-1 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEVADA (16 - 10) at FRESNO ST (11 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEVADA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEVADA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEVADA is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 4-2 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 6-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PORTLAND (18 - 9) at SAN DIEGO (14 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 73-102 ATS (-39.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
PORTLAND is 27-58 ATS (-36.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
PORTLAND is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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USC (16 - 10) at CALIFORNIA (20 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
USC is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 3-2 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 4-1 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST MARYS-CA (22 - 5) at PEPPERDINE (8 - 20) - 2/26/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 3-2 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 4-1 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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UCLA (20 - 7) at STANFORD (15 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 197-158 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
STANFORD is 197-158 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 126-96 ATS (+20.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 125-95 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
STANFORD is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-1 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARIZONA ST (21 - 5) at WASHINGTON (20 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-1 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GONZAGA (21 - 5) at SANTA CLARA (14 - 15) - 2/26/2009, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 107-79 ATS (+20.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
GONZAGA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 4-3 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 6-1 straight up against SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GA SOUTHERN (8 - 18) at ELON (9 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 3-2 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 3-2 straight up against ELON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FURMAN (6 - 20) at THE CITADEL (18 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
THE CITADEL is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
THE CITADEL is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
THE CITADEL is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
THE CITADEL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
THE CITADEL is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
THE CITADEL is 3-2 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 4-1 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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WOFFORD (14 - 12) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (21 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-2 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-1 straight up against WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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RIDER (16 - 11) at LOYOLA-MD (11 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UT-CHATTANOOGA (15 - 14) at APPALACHIAN ST (11 - 16) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAMFORD (13 - 14) at W CAROLINA (14 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
W CAROLINA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 1-0 straight up against W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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E KENTUCKY (18 - 10) at TENN-MARTIN (19 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
E KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 4-1 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
E KENTUCKY is 5-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SE MISSOURI ST (3 - 25) at TENNESSEE ST (10 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 3-2 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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E ILLINOIS (12 - 15) at AUSTIN PEAY (15 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-0 straight up against E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MOREHEAD ST (16 - 13) at MURRAY ST (16 - 11) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MOREHEAD ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MURRAY ST is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 38-63 ATS (-31.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 4-1 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-1 straight up against MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N ARIZONA (8 - 17) at WEBER ST (18 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
WEBER ST is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
WEBER ST is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WEBER ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
WEBER ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 5-2 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 4-3 straight up against N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTANA (17 - 10) at N COLORADO (12 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
N COLORADO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
N COLORADO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-0 straight up against N COLORADO 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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SACRAMENTO ST (2 - 25) at IDAHO ST (10 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 14-35 ATS (-24.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 55-80 ATS (-33.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 49-80 ATS (-39.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO ST is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
6:30 PM KENT STATE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Kent State is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Bowling Green
Kent State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kent State
Bowling Green is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kent State
7:00 PM AKRON vs. BUFFALO
Akron is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Akron is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Akron
Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Akron
7:00 PM CHATTANOOGA vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Chattanooga is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Appalachian State
Chattanooga is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Appalachian State
Appalachian State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Appalachian State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:00 PM GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. ELON
Georgia Southern is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Elon
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games when playing Elon
Elon is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Elon's last 6 games at home
7:00 PM LA SALLE vs. TEMPLE
La Salle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
La Salle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against La Salle
Temple is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing La Salle
7:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. OHIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 5 games when playing Ohio
Ohio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)
7:00 PM MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Middle Tennessee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Internati
Middle Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Internati
Florida International is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Florida International is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. ILLINOIS
Minnesota is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois's last 8 games at home
7:00 PM RIDER vs. LOYOLA
Rider is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Loyola
Rider is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Loyola
Loyola is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Rider
Loyola is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Rider
7:00 PM SAMFORD vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
Samford is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Samford is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Western Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Western Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
7:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games on the road
West Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. WRIGHT STATE
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Wisc-Milwaukee is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Wright State is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Wisc-Milwaukee
Wright State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee
7:00 PM WOFFORD vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against College of Charle
Wofford is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
College of Charleston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
College of Charleston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
7:00 PM XAVIER vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Xavier is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saint Joseph's
Xavier is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Saint Joseph's is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
7:00 PM YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. BUTLER
Youngstown State is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Butler
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Butler
Butler is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Butler's last 7 games
7:05 PM FURMAN vs. THE CITADEL
Furman is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
The Citadel is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Furman
The Citadel is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Furman
7:05 PM WISC-GREEN BAY vs. DETROIT
Wisc-Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Wisc-Green Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
8:00 PM DENVER vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Denver is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 5 games when playing Denver
8:00 PM FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Florida Atlantic is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games
Florida Atlantic is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
8:00 PM MIAMI vs. VIRGINIA
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games at home
Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
8:00 PM NEW MEXICO STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
New Mexico State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech
New Mexico State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Mexico State
8:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
8:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. WAKE FOREST
North Carolina State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
North Carolina State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Wake Forest is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against North Carolina State
Wake Forest is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against North Carolina State
8:00 PM NORTH TEXAS vs. ARKANSAS STATE
North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Texas's last 5 games when playing Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arkansas State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
8:05 PM TROY vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Troy is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Troy is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Troy
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
8:30 PM CLEVELAND STATE vs. VALPARAISO
Cleveland State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Valparaiso is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Valparaiso is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
8:30 PM EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Eastern Illinois is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Austin Peay
Eastern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Austin Peay
Austin Peay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Austin Peay is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
8:30 PM EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Eastern Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Eastern Kentucky is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Tennessee-Martin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Kentucky
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Kentucky
8:30 PM SE MISSOURI STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
SE Missouri State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
SE Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against SE Missouri State
Tennessee State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing SE Missouri State
9:00 PM ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Arizona is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Washington State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Washington State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
9:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. UAB
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
UAB is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
UAB is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
9:00 PM MOREHEAD STATE vs. MURRAY STATE
Morehead State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Morehead State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Murray State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Morehead State
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Morehead State
9:00 PM PURDUE vs. MICHIGAN
Purdue is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Purdue is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Michigan is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
9:05 PM HAWAII vs. UTAH STATE
Hawaii is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Hawaii is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Utah State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Hawaii
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
9:05 PM MONTANA vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
Montana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Montana is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Northern Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Northern Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montana
9:05 PM NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. WEBER STATE
Northern Arizona is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Weber State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Northern Arizona
Weber State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
9:05 PM SACRAMENTO STATE vs. IDAHO STATE
Sacramento State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Idaho State
Sacramento State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Idaho State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State
Idaho State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State
10:00 PM CS FULLERTON vs. UC RIVERSIDE
CS Fullerton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing UC Riverside
CS Fullerton is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
UC Riverside is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UC Riverside is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
10:00 PM IDAHO vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Idaho is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Idaho is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Jose State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
10:00 PM NEVADA vs. FRESNO STATE
Nevada is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fresno State
Nevada is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fresno State
Fresno State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Nevada
Fresno State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nevada
10:00 PM PORTLAND vs. SAN DIEGO
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
San Diego is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games
10:00 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
San Francisco is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Loyola Marymount
Loyola Marymount is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Loyola Marymount's last 5 games at home
10:05 PM UC IRVINE vs. LONG BEACH STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Irvine's last 5 games when playing Long Beach State
UC Irvine is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Long Beach State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against UC Irvine
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Long Beach State's last 5 games when playing at home against UC Irvine
10:30 PM SAINT MARY'S vs. PEPPERDINE
Saint Mary's is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
Saint Mary's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
Pepperdine is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pepperdine's last 5 games at home
10:30 PM UCLA vs. STANFORD
UCLA is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Stanford
UCLA is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Stanford
Stanford is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UCLA
Stanford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing UCLA
10:30 PM USC vs. CALIFORNIA
USC is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
USC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
California is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
California is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
11:00 PM ARIZONA STATE vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Arizona State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
11:00 PM GONZAGA vs. SANTA CLARA
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Santa Clara
Gonzaga is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Santa Clara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Gonzaga
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Santa Clara's last 12 games when playing Gonzaga
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
Kent beat Bowling Green 72-48 in first meeting, holding Falcons to 35% from floor, 2-20 from arc; Kent won last eight games, but covered one of last four- they won last three road games by 18-7-3 points. Falcons won seen of last eight MAC games, but scored just 58.7 ppg their last three games. MAC home underdogs are 7-8 against the spread.
Illinois lost 59-36 in first meeting at Minnesota, shooting 29% from the floor; Illini won four of last five games, with three of last four decided by five or less points- they're 5-2 as Big 11 home favorite, with four wins at home by 15+ points. Minnesota is 2-4 in last six games, 2-8 vs spread in last ten- they're 2-4 as Big 11 road dog, losing on road by 9-6-5-12-29.
Bob Huggins returns to Cincinnati as head coach for first time since he was forced out four years ago; Bearcats crushed West Virginia last year in Morgantown, 62-39. Mountaineers won last three games, all by 11+ points; they're 6-2 as Big East favorite, 2-0 on road. Cincinnati is 4-3 at home in Big East, with losses by 8-9-9 points (2-1-1 as home dog).
Buffalo lost last three games, scoring just 56.3 ppg; they're 5-1 at home in MAC, losing only to Bowling Green; Bulls won 63-61 at Akron in the first meeting, despite shooting 37% from floor. Zips won seven of their last eight MAC games, but lost at Valparaiso Saturday; they won eight of nine MAC games when they allow 63 or less points.
NC State upset Wake Forest 82-76 in first meeting, outscoring Deacons 23-9 on foul line; State is 7-3 vs spread in last ten games, 4-2 as an ACC road dog, losing road games by 12-17-11-4-9 points. Home team is 8-0 vs spread in Wake's last eight games; Deacons covered their last three as ACC home favorite, winning by 17-23-18 points.
Memphis has won 54 straight C-USA games, UAB has won six in row; Blazers lost first meeting 81-68 in Memphis, as Tigers shot 52.5% from floor, 9-16 on arc. UAB is 6-0 at home in C-USA, 3-4-1 vs spread as a dog this season- they scored 80 ppg in last three games. Memphis is 7-2 vs spread in last nine games, but just 2-4 as a C-USA road favorite.
Underdog is 6-1 vs spread in Washington State's Pac-10 home games, as Coogs are 1-5 as home favorite, 2-5 SU in last seven games overall- they lost 66-56 in first meeting at Arizona, in game they led 28-23 at the half. Wildcats won six of last seven games, losing last game by hoop at rival Arizona State- they covered four of their last five tries as an underdog.
San Diego lost seven of last eight games; Portland is 8-0 in WCC against teams other than Gonzaga/St Mary's. Toreros lost 69-55 at Portland in first meeting (+2.5). Road team is 9-3 vs spread in San Diego tilts; three of last five Torero games were decided by five or less points. Portland is 3-2 on WCC road (4-1 vs spread), with favorite covering four of the five.
Cal won four of last five games; USC lost four of five, with all the losses by 7+ points- they beat Bears in the first meeting, 73-62, holding Cal to 2-16 from arc. Trojans are 2-5 on Pac-10 road, 2-3 as road dog, winning only at Washington St, Oregon. Bears are 6-1 at home in Pac-10, 3-2 as a home favorite, winning in Berkeley by 14-10-7-15-8-7 points.
Stanford lost seven of last eight games, but are 4-4 at home in conference games, 0-2 as home dog; they lost 97-63 in first meeting at UCLA, with Bruins shooting 63.3% from floor. Cardinals lost last four games, all by 7+ points. Bruins lost three of last four games, losing last three on road by 11-7-12 points. Pac-10 home underdogs are 14-9 against the spread.
Arizona State won its last five games since Washington beat them 84-71 in Tempe Jan 31; Huskies shot 51% in that game, made 26-34 from foul line on road. ASU is 5-2 on Pac-10 road, losing by 10-12; they're 3-0 vs spread as Pac-10 underdog. Washington won four of its last five games, covered last three at home, winning last four by 5-11-19-19 points.
Santa Clara lost 95-53 in first meeting at Gonzaga (was 52-29 at half)-- Broncos are 4-1 vs spread as WCC underdog, 1-0 at home; four of their last five games were decided by six or less points. Gonzaga are 2-3 as a WCC road favorite, winning away games by 14-33-15-2-5 points- home side covered their last four WCC tilts. WCC home underdogs are 9-6.
Eastern Kentucky won last four games, with three wins by 18+ points; they beat Tennessee-Martin 78-75 in first meeting, making 14-31 from arc. EKU is 2-5 on OVC road, 2-3 as road dog, losing away tilts by 6-3- 10-4-5 points. Skyhawks lost last two games after winning 11 in a row; they're 5-2 as an OVC home favorite, winning by 4-13-13-14-25-9 pts.
Tips and Trends
West Virginia at Cincinnati
West Virginia (-5, O/U 134.5): Former Cincinnati head coach Bob Huggins will be honored on Thursday despite a controversial ending to his career at the school. Huggins was ousted by the President of the university prior to the 2005-06 season following a drunk-driving arrest after putting the Bearcats on the map again as an elite basketball program. He went on to coach Kansas State before returning to his alma mater West Virginia. Now he returns to Cincy and expects an emotional homecoming. “I’m sure it will when I walk in the building,” Huggins said. “I have a lot of memories there. I had the most wonderful kids in the world. I had terrific experiences there.”
West Virginia is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-3 in West Virginia's last 10 road games.
Key Injuries - G Joe Mazzulla (shoulder) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 70
Cincinnati: The Bearcats are fighting for their NCAA tournament lives and may be battling their own home crowd, many of whom are expected to be cheering for Huggins. They are currently tied with Syracuse for eighth place in the Big East and realize they need to win this game at home in order to have any hopes of making it to the Big Dance. “If my guys ever worried about the crowds, we’d have packed it in a long time ago,” Cincy head coach Mick Cronin said. “It’s not like we’ve been selling out every night.”
Cincy is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 home games.
The OVER is 9-1-1 in Cincy's last 11 home games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 65
#16 Purdue at Michigan
Purdue (-2.5, O/U 124): The last time these teams met back on January 31st at Mackey Arena, Boilermakers guard Chris Kramer was knocked out with a vicious elbow by Michigan's Manny Harris, who got ejected from the game for his actions. Purdue ended up winning that game 67-49 but dropped two straight after that before starting the team's current four-game winning streak. “We don’t retaliate, we just get `Ws’,” said Kramer. The Boilermakers sit just one game behind Michigan State in the loss column for first place in the Big Ten.
Purdue is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 60 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)
Michigan: The Wolverines are 13-3 at home this season and likely need to win their last three games in order to have any shot at making the NCAA tournament. That makes this meeting with Purdue a must-win situation, although Michigan has dropped three straight games against ranked opponents since beating former #4 Duke 81-73 back on December 6th. The Wolverines finish up the regular season with tough road games at Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Michigan is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 home games.
The UNDER is 8-3-1 in Michigan's last 12 games overall.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 57
Thursday Research
By Indiancowboy
Minnesota vs. Illinois (Big 10)
Minnesota comes off a big rout of 27 over Northwestern at home. That was a win to get revenge from an earlier season loss at NW. They face an Illinois team who they beat by 23 points earlier this season when they defeated them 59-36 in Illinois's worst out put of points all year. It's not as if Minnesota has been getting blown out on the road, but they have been losing SU as they lost by 12 to Michigan on the road, 5 to Penn State, 6 to Ohio State and 29 to Michigan State. In fact, the only road games that Minnesota has won has been against Iowa and Indiana - the bottom rung of the Big10. Illinois has had huge blowout wins against Ohio State, Michigan and Purdue ath ome so I can see them getting it done here as they were even able to beat Ohio State when OSU had revenge in that contest at Ohio State.
Purdue vs. Michigan (Big 10)
Purdue is laying about 2.5 points here on the road at Michigan. The public favors Purdue slightly more on the highway here. Purdue last played this tema and won by 18 at home so Michigan does have revenge. To Purdue's credit, they did beat Minnesota and Wisconsin on the road and they are 10-4 in conference play while Michigan is 7-8 in conference play. Although a quality win here would be huge for Michigan. To Michigan's credit they did beat NW twice this year, beat Minnesota, Penn and Illinois at home. Plus, Michigan comes off a tough loss on the road in OT to Iowa so they are looking to boucne-back here. Sure, Purdue is the better team but Michigan will likely get some home cooking calls today and I'd just rather stay away. And, this game is on ESPN which typically favors the home team and in this case, the home dog.
La Salle vs. Temple (Atlantic 10)
La Salle faces a Temple team who they lost to by 7 at home and now face on the road. Temple comes off a big 14 point win over St. Bonny at home, beat Fordham by 27 at home, Rhode Island by 6, Richmond by 9 and is in fact, 8-1 at home with their only loss being to Miami of Ohio at home earlier this year. I actually think this is a good spot for La Salle coming off a series of losses to hang within single digits here.
Xavier vs. St. Josephs (Atlantic 10)
The question that begs here is if Xavier's road woes continue or not. This team has fallen to Duquesne, Charlotte and Dayton and now faces St. Josephs in a similar context. These two teams have not met this year but St. Josephs just comes off a 1 point loss to Umass at home by a score of 69-70, they lost to St. Louis on the road by 2, to Temple at home by 2 and did beat Rhode Island to their credit in Triple OT at home. Believe it or not, I think Xavier's road woes continue and Xavier is likely to cover or win outright here.
Quick thoughts on the Southern Conference:
Georgia Southern vs. Elon
Just be wary of this game. You have an Elon team that is favored by 75% of the public, and did beat GS earlier this year on the road by 3. GS has revenge but is just 1-11 on the road, nevertheless, I can't take a huge publci favorite or a road team in southern that has revenge. no thanks.
Furman vs. Citadel
Conroy's team is just unbelievable right now and the Citadel is my dark horse to win the southern conference this year over Davidson. Yes, the Citadel. They beat Furman in OT earlier this year on the road, so Furman does have revenge, but the question remains if the Citadel will have a let down here after the huge win over Davidson.
App. State vs. Chattanooga
This seems like a good spot for App. State to get revenge against Chattanooga since they lost by 3 to them on the road earlier this year - 2/3rds of the public agree as well. I will tell you this though Chattanooga did beat the Citadel on the road earlier this year and considering the Citadel has been rock solid this year that is impressive. Plus, this team comes off a loss to Charleston so they will look to bounce-back. Just staying away here.
Wofford vs. Charleston
A good dog today - If you are looking for a good road dog today, look no further than Wofford as they fell just short to Charleston earlier this year at home by a bucket and now face them catching 8.5 points here on the road, this is a game where they likely can hang tough.
*upset watch - I wouldnt' be surprised to see St. Joseph defeat or stay inside the number against Rider*