Ohio State (13-3, 7-5 ATS) at (25) Illinois (15-3, 10-4 ATS)
One day after earning a spot at the tail end of the Top 25, Illinois will try to justify the ranking when it hosts Ohio State at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill.
The Illini surged into the rankings despite Saturday’s tough 63-57 loss at then-No. 7 Michigan State, though they did cover as an eight-point road underdog. Illinois has split its last four games and is 3-2 SU (4-1 ATS) in Big Ten action, including 2-0 SU and ATS at home with double-digit wins over Indiana (76-45) and Michigan (66-51). The Illini, who can match last season’s victory total with a win tonight, have faced four ranked teams in their first five league contests, and they’re allowing just 60 ppg during this five-game stretch.
Ohio State goes back on the road after Saturday’s impressive 65-58 win at No. 25 Michigan as a 5½-point road underdog. The Buckeyes have won three in a row and cashed in their last three lined games (all in conference action). Like the Illini, OSU is 3-2 in Big Ten play (3-2 ATS), averaging just 65.4 points per game but yielding only 62.2 ppg.
The home team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 series meetings, but the visitor got the cash in both of last year’s matchups. Ohio State, which has won the last five in this rivalry (4-1 ATS), prevailed 74-58 as a four-point road underdog last January, then 19 days later the Buckeyes took down Illinois 64-58 in Columbus, but came up just short as a 6½-point favorite. OSU is allowing just 55.8 ppg during its five-game winning streak in this series, and the ‘dog has gotten the money four times during this stretch.
Both squads are on a bevy of positive pointspread streaks. Ohio State’s ATS runs include 12-5 overall, 4-1 on the highway, 7-1 after a spread-cover, 10-4 following a SU win and 6-0-1 on Tuesday. The Illini are on ATS upticks of 10-3 overall, 6-2 in Big Ten play, 9-4 after a SU loss, 5-1 against winning teams and 4-1 on Tuesday.
The under is on runs of 4-0 for Ohio State on the road, 5-2 for Ohio State after a victory, 5-2 for Illinois overall, 7-1 for Illinois at home, 4-0 for Illinois after a defeat and 35-16-1 for Illinois after a spread-cover. Also, the under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in this rivalry, but four of the last five at Assembly Hall have gone over the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
N.C. State (10-5, 6-5 ATS) at (2) Duke (16-1, 9-6-1 ATS)
On the cusp of returning to the top of the national rankings, Duke puts a nine-game winning streak on the line when it entertains North Carolina State at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
The Blue Devils scored a pair of double-digit ACC road wins last week at Florida State (66-58 as a 9½-point favorite) and Georgia Tech (70-56 as a 12-point chalk). Then they returned to non-conference action Saturday and dumped No. 13 Georgetown 76-67, pushing as a nine-point home choice. During its nine-game winning streak, Duke’s average margin of victory is 18.9 points and it is allowing just 51.4 ppg. The Blue Devils are 10-0 at home (4-4-1 ATS), winning by an average of 25 ppg.
The Wolfpack halted a three-game slide and got their first ACC win on Saturday, topping Georgia Tech 76-71 in overtime, barely covering as a four-point home favorite. N.C. State is 1-2 SU and 1-1-1 ATS in ACC play, including a 63-51 loss at Clemson as an 11½-point underdog in its lone conference roadie to this point. After going six straight games allowing 68 points or fewer, the Wolfpack have surrendered 78 and 71 in their last two.
Duke is 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings with N.C. State, and it has won 10 straight at home in this rivalry by an average of 18.2 ppg. Last year, the Blue Devils cruised to a 92-72 home win and barely covered as an 18-point favorite, then struggled to an 87-86 road victory, never threatening to cash as a 10½-point chalk. The host is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 series battles, including Duke’s current 4-1 ATS run when hosting the Wolfpack.
N.C. State has cashed in five of its last six following a SU victory, but otherwise the Wolfpack are mired in ugly pointspread slides of 11-26-1 overall, 2-8 on the road and 2-10 in ACC play. Duke is 5-2-1 ATS in its last eight at home and 5-0 ATS in its last five on Tuesday.
The last eight meetings in this rivalry – including the last four at Cameron Indoor – have gone over the total. Also, the over is on runs of 10-4 for the Blue Devils on Tuesday, 8-0 for the Blue Devils against winning teams, 8-0 for N.C. State against winning teams, 10-2 for N.C. State after a SU win and 18-6 for N.C. State in ACC play. Conversely, the under is on stretches of 16-5 for Duke overall, 15-4 for Duke at home, 7-0 for Duke against league foes and 4-0 for the Wolfpack on the road.
ATS ADVANTAGE: DUKE
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Tuesday's Tip Sheet
By Brad Young
**Ohio State at Illinois**
-Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Illinois as a 6 ½-point home ‘chalk’ over Ohio State. ESPN will provide coverage of this Big 10 affair starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
-Ohio State (13-3 straight up, 7-5 against the spread) is riding a three-game SU and ATS winning streak after upending Michigan Saturday as a 5 ½-point road underdog, 65-58.
-The Buckeyes won the rebounding battle, 29-22, and shot a blistering 55 percent (24-of-44) from the field. Evan Turner paced the offense with 19 points and eight rebounds, while B.J. Mullens added 15 and six off the bench.
-Ohio State is now 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS on the road, dropping those affairs by an average score of 65-64.
-Illinois (15-3 SU, 10-5 ATS) had won back-to-back outings before falling to Michigan State Saturday as a 7 ½-point road underdog, 63-57. The Illini have gone 4-1 ATS their last five outings.
-Illinois entered halftime leading, 34-27, but finished the game on the short end of the rebounding battle, 39-26. Mike Davis was the only starter to reach double digits in scoring with 10 points, while Alex Legion added 15 in a losing effort.
-The Illini are 12-1 SU and 6-4 ATS when playing at home, winning those games by an average score of 71-54.
-Ohio State is 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS the previous three meetings with Illinois after winning the most recent matchup last year as a 6 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 64-58.
**NC State at Duke**
-LVSC opened Duke as a decided 18-point home favorite over NC State. ESPN Full Court starts its coverage of this ACC contest at 5:00 p.m. ET.
-North Carolina State (10-5 SU, 6-5 ATS) snapped a three-game losing skid by slipping past Georgia Tech in overtime Saturday as a four-point home ‘chalk,’ 76-71. The Wolfpack ended a two-game losing streak ATS with that victory.
-NC State was outrebounded by the Yellow Jackets, 37-33, but prevailed by shooting 43 percent (24-of-56) from the field. Brandon Costner stepped up with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Ben McCauley added 18 and 10.
-The Wolfpack are 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS on the road, dropping those matchups by an average score of 66-62.
-Duke (16-1 SU, 10-6 ATS) continued its winning ways by knocking off Georgetown Saturday as an 8 ½-point home favorite, 76-67. That marked the second consecutive contest that the Blue Devils covered.
-Duke outrebounded the Hoyas, 30-27, while shooting 48 percent (28-of-58) from the field. Gerald Henderson led all scorers with 23 points, while Kyle Singler contributed with 15 and 16 rebounds.
-The Blue Devils sport an 11-0 SU and 6-4 ATS home ledger, winning those affairs by an average score of 84-60.
-Duke is 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS the previous four encounters with NC State after winning the most recent matchup last year as an 11-point road ‘chalk,’ 87-86.
**Tennessee at Vanderbilt**
-LVSC lists Tennessee as a slight three-point road ‘chalk’ over Vanderbilt. ESPN will begin its coverage of this SEC matchup at 9:00 p.m. ET.
-Tennessee (11-5 SU, 7-7 ATS) has alternated SU wins and losses the past four games after beating South Carolina Saturday as a 10-point home favorite, 82-79. The Volunteers dropped to 1-4 ATS their previous five outings.
-Tennessee outrebounded the Gamecocks, 34-29, while shooting an incredible 59 percent (31-of-53) from the field. Tyler Smith had 20 points and five assists in the victory, while Scotty Hopson added 19.
-The Vols are 4-3 SU and 3-4 ATS away from home, winning those games by an average score of 80-78.
-Vanderbilt (12-5 SU, 6-7 ATS) has also alternated SU wins and losses its last four games after Saturday’s setback to Mississippi State as a four-point road underdog, 73-66. The Commodores are 0-2-1 ATS their last three contests.
-Vanderbilt won the rebounding battle, 34-27, while shooting 45 percent (28-of-62) from the field. Four starters reached double digits in scoring, led by Jeffery Taylor’s 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting.
-The Commodores sport a 9-2 SU and 3-4 ATS home ledger, winning those matchups by an average score of 70-57.
-Tennessee and Vanderbilt are 2-2 SU and ATS the previous four meetings, with the home team prevailing each time SU and ATS.
-Tennessee forward Ryan Childress (knee) is ‘questionable’ against the Commodores.
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OHIO ST (13 - 3) at ILLINOIS (15 - 3) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-0 straight up against ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (9 - 7) at OHIO U (9 - 7) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 172-136 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 172-136 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 94-66 ATS (+21.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO U is 121-86 ATS (+26.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
OHIO U is 40-18 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO U is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
AKRON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 2-2 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 3-1 straight up against OHIO U 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 6) at GEORGIA TECH (9 - 8) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 69-41 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 69-41 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 79-53 ATS (+20.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
GEORGIA TECH is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 2-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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MIAMI OHIO (9 - 6) at BOWLING GREEN (8 - 8) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CREIGHTON (14 - 5) at EVANSVILLE (12 - 5) - 1/20/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 2-2 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 3-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W MICHIGAN (6 - 10) at BALL ST (7 - 8) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
BALL ST is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 3-1 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 4-0 straight up against BALL 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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DELAWARE (8 - 11) at DREXEL (8 - 8) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 4-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-2 straight up against DELAWARE 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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C MICHIGAN (4 - 11) at TOLEDO (3 - 14) - 1/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 4-0 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 4-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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COLORADO (8 - 8) at TEXAS TECH (10 - 7) - 1/20/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NC STATE (10 - 5) at DUKE (16 - 1) - 1/20/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 74-47 ATS (+22.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 60-32 ATS (+24.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-2 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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VIRGINIA (7 - 7) at MARYLAND (12 - 5) - 1/20/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 46-74 ATS (-35.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 46-74 ATS (-35.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 38-64 ATS (-32.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 33-60 ATS (-33.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MARYLAND is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 3-1 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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E MICHIGAN (3 - 14) at N ILLINOIS (5 - 10) - 1/20/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 3-1 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 3-1 straight up against N 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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MICHIGAN (13 - 5) at PENN ST (14 - 5) - 1/20/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-1 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DEPAUL (8 - 10) at S FLORIDA (6 - 11) - 1/20/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 3-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 3-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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TENNESSEE (11 - 5) at VANDERBILT (12 - 5) - 1/20/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-2 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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AIR FORCE (9 - 8) at COLORADO ST (6 - 12) - 1/20/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 3-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 4-0 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TBA DELAWARE vs. DREXEL
Delaware is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Delaware's last 5 games
Drexel is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Delaware
Drexel is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Delaware
7:00 PM AKRON vs. OHIO
Akron is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Ohio
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ohio
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Akron
Ohio is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Akron
7:00 PM BOSTON COLLEGE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Boston College is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston College is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Georgia Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Georgia Tech is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
7:00 PM CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. TOLEDO
Central Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Central Michigan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Toledo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
7:00 PM DELAWARE vs. DREXEL
Delaware is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Drexel
Delaware is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Drexel is 6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games
Drexel is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. BOWLING GREEN
Miami (Ohio) is 7-16-1 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Bowling Green
Miami (Ohio) is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Bowling Green is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
7:00 PM OHIO STATE vs. ILLINOIS
Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Illinois
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Illinois
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
7:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
Western Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Ball State
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Ball State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Ball State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
7:05 PM CREIGHTON vs. EVANSVILLE
Creighton is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Evansville
Creighton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Evansville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Evansville is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
8:00 PM COLORADO vs. TEXAS TECH
Colorado is 10-3-1 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Colorado is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Texas Tech is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Texas Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
8:00 PM EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. CHICAGO STATE
Eastern Kentucky is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available
8:00 PM EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Eastern Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Northern Illinois is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Eastern Michigan
8:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. DUKE
North Carolina State is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
North Carolina State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Duke is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against North Carolina State
Duke is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against North Carolina State
8:00 PM VIRGINIA vs. MARYLAND
Virginia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Virginia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Virginia
Maryland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Virginia
9:00 PM DEPAUL vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
DePaul is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
DePaul is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
South Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing DePaul
South Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing DePaul
9:00 PM MICHIGAN vs. PENN STATE
Michigan is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Penn State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Michigan
Penn State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Michigan
9:00 PM TENNESSEE vs. VANDERBILT
Tennessee is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tennessee
Vanderbilt is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
10:00 PM AIR FORCE vs. COLORADO STATE
Air Force is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Air Force is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Air Force
Colorado State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Tips and Trends
Ohio State at #25 Illinois
Ohio State: The Buckeyes missed out on making the Top 25 this week despite going 2-0 and can make a statement by beating Illinois for the sixth straight time. They have held the Illini to just 55.4 points on 34.8 percent shooting in winning the last five meetings and were very impressive in back-to-back wins over Michigan and Indiana last week. Ohio State has won its last two conference games by a combined 31 points with a rematch against Michigan State on deck this Sunday at home.
Ohio State is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games overall.
The UNDER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Key Injuries - F Nikola Kecman (knee) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 60 (Side Play of the Day)
Illinois (-7.5, O/U 121.5): The Illini hope to use outstanding defense to snap a five-game series losing streak against Ohio State. They have split games against Michigan and Michigan State last week - going 2-0 ATS - despite being held under 70 points in both games. Illinois leads the Big Ten in scoring defense, surrendering just 57 points per game. “I told our kids, the key word is ‘coachable' - they have to listen and learn if we’re going to make strides,” Illini head coach Bruce Weber said. “We have to pick up our intensity. We have to finish games against top teams in the country if we’re going to be one of the top teams in the country.”
Home team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Illinois' last 8 home games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 61
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
Illinois lost last five games vs Ohio State; they were favored in three of the five games; Buckeyes won their last two visits here by 18-16 points. Illini is 3-2 in Big 11, winning its home games by 31-15 points. Ohio St. is 1-2 on Big 11 road, 2-1 as road dog, losing by 9 at Minnesota, and 9 at Michigan State. Big 11 home favorites are 12-11 against the spread.
Georgia Tech won three of last four games vs Boston College, with dogs 3-1 vs spread; Eagles lost last two visits here, by 2-8 points. Jackets are 0-4 in ACC with two OT losses- they're 17-30 from arc in last couple games, yet still lost. BC is 0-4 since beating North Carolina, allowing an average of 80.3 ppg. ACC home favorites are 4-9 vs spread.
Bowling Green scored 50 ppg in losing its last two games, by 24 at Kent and 10 at home vs Akron; they shot 28.3% at home in Saturday's home loss, and are 6-38 from arc in last two games. Miami is 2-1 in MAC after 66-55 win at Kent Saturday; they're just 11-44 from arc in league play. This is the first MAC home underdog this season.
Drexel held its last two opponents under 30% from floor, winning last three games by 3-18-24 points, allowing 51.3 ppg. Delaware won four of its last five games vs Drexel, with dogs are 4-1 vs spread in those games; Hens lost four of last five visits here, losing by 7-6-15-11 points (dogs 4-1 vs spread). CAA home favorites are 16-10 vs spread.
Creighton won six of last eight games vs Evansville; underdogs covered their last five visits here (Bluejays are 3-2, winning by 4-13-4 points). Bluejays aee 4-0 in Valley if they score 68+ points, 0-3 if they do not. Aces held four of last five opponents to 61 or less points; they're 3-1 at home in MVC play. MVC home dogs are 2-5 against the spread.
Texas Tech won five of last six games vs Colorado, winning last three by 21-10-18 points; Buffaloes lost last two visits to Lubbock, by 7-21 pts. Colorado is 0-2 in Big 12, losing by 45-17 points, as foes shot 63-61% from floor- very bad. Tech scored just 55 ppg in splitting its first two league games. Big 12 home favorites are 6-3 against the spread.
Home side covered all three Northern Illinois MAC games, as Huskies won by 24 in only home game, their only win in last six games. Eastern Michigan is 1-2 in MAC, shooting 29% in 46-42 loss to Ball State, 37% in 69-57 loss at Toledo. Eagles lost ten of their last eleven games overall. MAC home favorites are 10-8 against the spread.
Virginia won three of last four games vs Maryland, but Cavaliers are 1-4 in last five visits here, losing by 9-14-11-10 points. Terps just lost two road games by combined total of five points- they're 17-66 from arc in league play. UVa is 1-2 in ACC, losing by 3-22 points, giving up 81.7 ppg in ACC play. ACC home favorites are 4-9 vs the spread.
Duke won last six games vs NC State (5-1 vs spread), winning last three played here by 19-13-20 points; Blue Devils are 3-9 in ACC, winning its games by 25-8-14 points (2-1 vs spread)- they've taken 86 foul shots in their three ACC games, opponents 45. Wolfpack lost three of last four games, losing ACC games by 12 at Clemson, 13 at home to Florida St.
Home side won six of last seven Tennessee-Vanderbilt games, with Vols 1-4 in last five visits, with losses by 3-5-1-3 points (dogs are 5-0 vs the spread). Tennessee is just 16-60 from arc in SEC; they've allowed 82.0 ppg in SEC play, putting foes on foul line 23.7 times/game. Home faves are 3-0 in Vanderbilt games. SEC home teams are 10-6 against spread.
South Florida won 80-68 at DePaul Jan 10 (+6.5), its first win in the last seven games vs Blue Demons, losing the last three played in this gym by 12-14-13 points. Bulls are 1-4 in league- this is first time this year they are favored. DePaul is 0-5 in Big East, 1-1 as road dog, losing by 8, 17 points, Big East home favorites are 16-12 against the spread.
Home side won four of last five Michigan-Penn State games; Wolverines are 7-1 in last eight series games, 3-1 in last four played here, with wins by 10-4-6 points. Favorites are 6-2 vs spread in last eight series games. Michigan lost last two games, scoring 54.5 ppg. Penn State is 2-1 in its Big 11 home games (all three games decided by five points or less).
Air Force is 10-1 in last 11 games vs Colorado State, winning last eight; Falcons won last five visits here by 8-12-4-6-2 points (favorites 4-2-1 vs spread in last seven series games). Rams are 1-3 in MWC, losing by 14-26-16 points; they upset UNLV at home. Air Force is 0-4 in league so far, losing only road game 78-53 at New Mexico. Mountain West home favorites are 5-0 vs spread.
Can't-miss college hoops
By MATT SEVERANCE
No need to check your local paper for the best upcoming college basketball matchups. Here is a look at five intriguing weekday games and you can check back on Friday for the best of the weekend slate.
Ohio State at Illinois (Tuesday, 7 p.m., ESPN)
The Illini had a very good chance of ending Michigan State's 27-game home winning streak Saturday but faded down the stretch. Starters Demetri McCamey, Trent Meacham and Chester Frazier made one more field goal than you and I did – combining to shoot 1-of-17. The entire starting lineup accounted for only 25 points. It was the third straight season the Illini had a halftime lead in East Lansing only to lose.
“We didn’t execute or have the toughness to win in the last five minutes,.” Illinois coach Bruce Weber said to reporters afterward. “They had 10 layups in the second half. That was the difference in the game.”
The loser of this game will drop three games behind the Spartans in the loss column in the Big Ten. OSU has covered its past three games and beat Illinois by six in the teams' last meeting, almost a year ago to the day. The Buckeyes have won five in a row in the series and have never lost to the Illini when scoring 90-plus points.
North Carolina State at Duke (Tuesday, 8 p.m., ESPN)
Duke should get some No. 1 votes this week after an impressive 76-67 win over Georgetown on Saturday. It was the Blue Devils' 68th straight non-conference home win. The Blue Devils became just the 12th team in three-plus seasons to shoot at least 45 percent against the Hoyas.
The Blue Devils have won eight games in a row and Gerald Henderson has been a big part of that. The junior swingman has scored in double figures in nine straight games and has three in a row with at least 19 points. He had a team-high 23 against the Hoyas.
The Wolfpack rallied from a 10-point deficit with under five minutes remaining to beat Georgia Tech in overtime Saturday. They lost both games to Duke last season.
Tuesday's Research
By Indiancowboy
Michigan vs. Penn State
Michigan has now lost back to back games to Ohio State at home and that was off the heels of a tough loss to Illinois on the road One would find it tough to see Michigan lose 3 in a row but it is quite possible. Why not? Penn State is 14-5. They come off a nice DD win over Indiana on the road which not even Michigan could do as the Hoosiers took them to overtime. Plus, this team did beat Purdue at home and lost to Michigan State by just 5 at home. Michigan lost by 14 to Illinois on the road and I'm not saying they lose by that much here to Penn State, but this Penn State team lost by just 5points to the best team in the conference in their house. Then, they beat Purdue at home in their house. This is the same team that beat Northwestern at home by 4 and lost to Wisconsin by just 4 on the road. Heck, this team even beat Georgia Tech on the road Outright. I just don't want to go against Michigan considering they have lost 2 straight conference games, need to step up and have revenge against Penn State from last year's loss on the road, yet, Penn State is also playing great basketball right now and at home as well. no thanks.