Super Tuesday
By Brian Edwards
There are 16 games on Tuesday’s college basketball board with a slew of teams facing crucial situations. One of those would be Kentucky, which is in dire need of a win when it hosts Florida. Providence is also in desperation mode when it travels to Tampa to take on USF.
Texas might be the squad most in need of a victory. The Longhorns, once thought to be a Final Four contender, have lost three in a row both straight up and against the spread. They will be in danger come Selection Sunday if Oklahoma St. goes into Austin and pulls a shocker.
Let’s take a closer look at a few of the televised contests.
**Michigan State at Michigan**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Michigan State (19-4 straight up, 11-8-1 against the spread) as a four-point favorite with a total of 133.
--Michigan (15-9 SU, 10-8-1 ATS) has lost six of its last eight games, but the Wolverines have covered the spread in back-to-back contests. They nearly pulled a shocker at top-ranked UConn on Saturday, leading 34-33 at intermission and 43-39 at one point early in the second half. However, the Huskies eventually captured a 69-61 triumph, although John Beilein’s team easily took the money as a 16 ½-point underdog. Stu Douglass scored a team-high 20 points, draining 6-of-8 shots from 3-point range, in the losing effort.
--Michigan St. has won four of its last five games both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 75-47 spanking of Indiana as a 21-point home favorite. Chris Allen scored 16 points for the Spartans off the bench, while Draymond Green produced a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
--Michigan has been outstanding at home all year long. The Wolverines are 12-2 SU and 7-2 ATS in Ann Arbor. They have home win over the likes of Duke, Illinois and Penn St, which took a 71-51 shellacking at Michigan last week.
--Michigan is 3-5-1 ATS in nine games as an underdog this season. The Wolverines’ 81-73 victory as 9 ½-point underdogs is their lone spot as home ‘dogs.
--The ‘under’ is on a 7-1-1 roll for Michigan. The ‘under’ is 9-8-1 overall for the Wolverines, but the ‘over’ is 6-3 in their home assignments.
--These in-state rivals split a pair of meetings last year with the home team winning both games, but Michigan took the money in both encounters.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
**Florida at Kentucky**
--LVSC opened Kentucky (16-7 SU, 10-7-1 ATS) as a four-point favorite with a total of 144. As of early this morning, most books had UK at four.
--Florida (19-4 SU, 6-9-1 ATS) leads the SEC East with a 6-2 record, but South Carolina is just one-half game back. In fact, if the Wildcats snap their three-game losing streak with a win tonight, they will be in a three-way tie with the Gators and Gamecocks for the division lead.
--Billy Donovan’s team bounced from a blowout loss at Tennessee by beating South Carolina 97-93 last Tuesday. UF got ahead of the number late in the second half, but USC’s Devan Downey hit a slew of contested 3-pointers to spark the ‘Cocks to the backdoor cover as 7 ½-point ‘dogs. The 190 combined points flew over the 151-point tally.
--Billy Gillispie’s squad hasn’t tasted a victory in 17 days. The trouble started in Oxford, where Ole Miss stunned UK despite playing without three starters that have gone down with season-ending injuries. Next, Downey went into Rupp Arena and lifted South Carolina to a one-point win on his game-winning jumper in the final seconds. Then last Tuesday, Mississippi St. won a 66-57 decision at Kentucky as a 10 1/2-point underdog.
--When you see Kentucky with an RPI ranking of 74 this week, you realize how vital a victory is against the Gators, who have an RPI of 30.
--UK owns an 11-4 SU record and a 5-5 ATS mark at home. The ‘Cats are 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS in SEC home games.
--When these SEC rivals met in Gainesville last year, Florida became only the the second school (Notre Dame was the other) to ever beat Kentucky for seventh straight time. However, the ‘Cats ended that slide on Senior Day last year, collecting a 75-70 win as three-point home favorites. Perry Stevenson was the catalyst with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots. Calathes scored 16 points and dished out six assists despite playing just 23 minutes due to foul trouble.
--The ‘under’ is 8-7 overall for UF.
--ESPN will have the telecast at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
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(9) Michigan State (19-4, 11-8-1 ATS) at Michigan (15-9, 10-8-1 ATS)
Michigan takes on its second consecutive Top 10 opponent when it entertains Michigan State, which brings a perfect Big Ten road record into Chrisler Arena in Ann Arbor.
The Wolverines went to No. 1 Connecticut on Saturday and took a one-point lead into halftime but couldn’t finish the job, losing 69-61 while cashing easily as a 16½-point road favorite. Although it has covered the spread in back-to-back outings, Michigan is just 2-6 SU in its last eight, with both victories coming in Big Ten home games (68-59 over Northwestern and 71-51 over Penn State). The Wolverines have scored 61 points or fewer in all six losses during their 2-6 funk.
The Spartans are coming off near-identical blowout home wins over Minnesota (76-47) and Indiana (75-47), cashing in both contests to move to 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five. In the last two wins, Michigan State gave just 28 field goals in 94 attempts (29.8 percent), and they’ve held six of 11 conference foes to 58 points or less.
Michigan State sits alone atop the Big Ten standings at 9-2 (6-4-1 ATS), two games ahead of both Ohio State and Illinois. Most impressively, Tom Izzo’s squad is 5-0 (4-0-1 ATS) in Big Ten road games and it is 7-0 in true road contests this season (5-0-1 ATS in lined action). Michigan is 5-6 in conference (4-7 ATS), including 4-2 SU and ATS at home.
These rivals met just once last year, with Michigan State rolling to a 77-62 home win but coming up just short as a 15½-point favorite. The host has won the last five meetings (4-1 ATS) in this rivalry and is 8-2 (7-3 ATS) in the last 10.
In addition to the Spartans’ ATS hot streaks of 4-1 in Big Ten play and 5-0-1 on the road, they’re 5-0-1 ATS as a favorite of less than eight points this season and 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games after a victory of more than 20 points. However, they’ve failed to cash in four consecutive Tuesday outings. Conversely, despite its 2-5 ATS slump in conference action, Michigan is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 at home and 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 on Tuesday, but the Wolverines are 0-3-1 ATS as an underdog of less than eight points
Michigan State has topped the total four consecutive road games, but the under is 6-1 in its last seven on Tuesday and 12-5-1 in its last 18 following a victory of more than 20 points. Also, Michigan is on “under” stretches of 4-0 overall, 16-5-1 in Big Ten play, 4-1-1 on Tuesday and 9-3-1 after a SU defeat.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
(10) Marquette (20-3, 10-7-1 ATS) at (13) Villanova (19-4, 12-7 ATS)
Marquette will try to rebound from its first Big East loss of the season when it hits the road for the third consecutive game in a battle against red-hot Villanova at The Pavilion.
The Golden Eagles kicked off the conference season with a 79-72 home victory over then-No. 15 Villanova on New Year’s Day and eventually got to 8-0 in Big East play before Friday’s last-second 57-56 loss at South Florida as an 8½-point road favorite. That defeat snapped Marquette’s 12-game overall win streak (8-2-1 ATS) going back to the non-conference campaign. It also marked the first time all season the Eagles were held under 60 points and the first time in Big East play they they’d scored fewer than 71.
Villanova topped the century mark for the second time this season in Saturday’s 102-85 pounding of Syracuse, covering easily as a 6½-point home favorite. The Wildcats have won five straight games (all against the Big East) and they’re also on a 7-0 ATS tear (all in conference). During the five-game winning streak, Jay Wright’s club has averaged 80.8 ppg on 48 percent shooting while allowing 68.8 ppg on 36.5 percent shooting.
Marquette is tied with Louisville – both a half-game behind UConn – in the Big East race with a 9-1 SU mark (7-3 ATS), including 4-1 on the highway (3-2 ATS). Villanova is in fifth place at 7-3 SU and ATS, including 4-1 SU and ATS in their two home venues (The Pavilion on campus and the Wachovia Center in nearby Philadelphia).
Including last month’s seven-point win at home, Marquette has won three straight and four of five against Villanova since 2002, cashing in all five contests (four times as a favorite). In last year’s trip to The Pavilion, the Eagles rolled to an 85-75 victory as a 1½-point road chalk.
The Golden Eagles are on a bunch of ATS hot streaks, including 8-3 overall, 12-5 on the highway (5-1 last six), 15-6 in Big East action, 4-1-1 after a SU loss, 6-2-1 after a non-cover and 5-0 against winning teams. Meanwhile, in addition to its 7-0 ATS run (all in Big East action), Villanova is on pointspread upticks of 4-0 at home, 6-0 versus teams with a winning record and 9-3 as a favorite of less than 15 points.
Marquette is 4-1 SU and ATS against Top 25 teams and the Wildcats are 2-3 against ranked competition (3-2 ATS, including three straight spread-covers).
The over is on streaks of 5-2 for Villanova overall, 8-3 for Villanova against Big East rivals and 4-1 in this rivalry. However, the under is on stretches of 20-7 for the Wildcats at home, 5-2 for the Wildcats on Tuesday, 10-4 for the Wildcats after a SU win, 6-0 for the Wildcats after scoring 100 points or more in the previous game, 5-2 for Marquette on the road and 5-1 for Marquette on Tuesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
(12) Clemson (19-3, 8-8-1 ATS) at Boston College (18-7, 11-9 ATS)
Two ACC rivals that had winning streaks snapped over the weekend will try to get back on track when Boston College hosts Clemson at the Conte Forum.
The Tigers took a three-game SU and ATS winning streak into Saturday’s home game against Florida State, including a stunning 27-point victory over fourth-ranked Duke on Wednesday. However, Clemson blew a 15-point lead with less than 10 minutes to play and fell to the Seminoles 65-61 as a nine-point home chalk. Since starting the season 16-0, the Tigers have split their last six games both SU and ATS, all against ACC competition.
After an ugly four-game SU and ATS losing skid that came on the heels of a shocking upset at then-No. 1 North Carolina, Boston College saved its season with a five-game winning streak (4-1 ATS). However, the Eagles’ run ended in Sunday’s 93-76 blowout loss at Wake Forest as an 11-point road underdog.
Clemson is one of four ACC teams with a 5-3 conference record (4-3-1 ATS), including 2-1 SU and ATS on the road. Boston College is 6-4 in the ACC (5-5 ATS), and after losing their first two conference home games (0-2 ATS) the Eagles have won two straight at Conte Forum (1-1 ATS).
This rivalry has belonged to the home team, which has won all six regular-season meetings going back to 2003 (3-1-2 ATS). Last year, Clemson rolled to a 78-56 victory as a 10½-point home chalk, then blitzed the Eagles out of the ACC tournament with an 82-48 romp as a nine-point favorite. The Tigers are 5-0-2 ATS all-time against B.C., and the favorite is 4-1-2 ATS.
Clemson’s pointspread trends include 4-1 on the road, 7-3-1 in ACC action and 7-1 on the highway against teams with a winning record. Boston College is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 on Tuesday, but 1-4 ATS in its last five as a host.
The last five meetings in this rivalry have stayed under the total, and the under is also on stretches of 7-2 for Clemson overall, 5-2 for Clemson in ACC play, 4-0 for Clemson against winning teams and 5-0 for the Eagles against squads with a winning record. However, the over is on runs of 5-0 for the Tigers on the road, 5-1-1 for Boston College overall, 21-7 for Boston College at home and 7-3-1 for Boston College on Tuesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: CLEMSON
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MICHIGAN ST (19 - 4) at MICHIGAN (15 - 9) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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OLD DOMINION (15 - 8) at HOFSTRA (15 - 9) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 69-98 ATS (-38.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 2-1 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 2-1 straight up against HOFSTRA 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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PROVIDENCE (14 - 9) at S FLORIDA (8 - 14) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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VIRGINIA (7 - 12) at FLORIDA ST (18 - 5) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 12-31 ATS (-22.1 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 35-61 ATS (-32.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI OHIO (14 - 7) at C MICHIGAN (6 - 15) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MARQUETTE (20 - 3) at VILLANOVA (19 - 4) - 2/10/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MARQUETTE is 79-51 ATS (+22.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 64-37 ATS (+23.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-0 straight up against VILLANOVA 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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WRIGHT ST (14 - 10) at LOYOLA-IL (12 - 13) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 5-0 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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OKLAHOMA ST (14 - 8) at TEXAS (15 - 7) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 5-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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DETROIT (7 - 16) at IL-CHICAGO (10 - 13) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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KENT ST (12 - 11) at N ILLINOIS (6 - 15) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
KENT ST is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
KENT ST is 67-42 ATS (+20.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
N ILLINOIS is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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MISSOURI ST (10 - 14) at WICHITA ST (11 - 13) - 2/10/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 4-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 5-1 straight up against WICHITA 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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CLEMSON (19 - 3) at BOSTON COLLEGE (18 - 7) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 3-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FLORIDA (19 - 4) at KENTUCKY (16 - 7) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
FLORIDA is 180-142 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 180-142 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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SETON HALL (13 - 9) at DEPAUL (8 - 16) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all home games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DEPAUL is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
DEPAUL is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DEPAUL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 1-0 straight up against DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (6 - 16) at MINNESOTA (18 - 5) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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TCU (13 - 10) at UNLV (17 - 6) - 2/10/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNLV is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-3 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 5-1 straight up against TCU over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
7:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Miami (Ohio) is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Central Michigan
Miami (Ohio) is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 6 games at home
7:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. MICHIGAN
Michigan State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan State's last 7 games when playing Michigan
Michigan' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan's last 5 games
7:00 PM OLD DOMINION vs. HOFSTRA
Old Dominion' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games
Hofstra is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Old Dominion
Hofstra is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Old Dominion
7:00 PM PROVIDENCE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Providence' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Providence's last 5 games
South Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Providence
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Providence
7:00 PM RIO GRANDE vs. MARSHALL
No trends available
Marshall' is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
Marshall' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM VIRGINIA vs. FLORIDA STATE
Virginia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Virginia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Florida State' is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
Florida State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Virginia
7:30 PM MARQUETTE vs. VILLANOVA
Marquette' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Marquette' is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Villanova' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Villanova' is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
8:00 PM DETROIT vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Detroit' is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit' is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago' is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois-Chicago' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM KENT STATE vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Kent State' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kent State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Illinois' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Northern Illinois' is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home
8:00 PM OKLAHOMA STATE vs. TEXAS
Oklahoma State' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma State' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas' is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
8:00 PM WRIGHT STATE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Wright State' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Wright State' is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Loyola of Chicago' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Loyola of Chicago' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
8:05 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
Missouri State' is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Missouri State' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Wichita State' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wichita State's last 6 games
9:00 PM CLEMSON vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Clemson' is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Clemson' is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
Boston College' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston College' is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
9:00 PM FLORIDA vs. KENTUCKY
Florida' is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
Kentucky' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Kentucky' is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
9:00 PM INDIANA vs. MINNESOTA
Indiana' is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Minnesota' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota' is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
9:00 PM SETON HALL vs. DEPAUL
Seton Hall' is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Seton Hall' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul' is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
DePaul' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
9:05 PM JOHNSON & WALES vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
No trends available
Northern Colorado' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northern Colorado's last 8 games
10:00 PM TCU vs. UNLV
TCU' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
TCU' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
UNLV' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
UNLV' is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
10:30 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. STANFORD
No trends available
Stanford' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Stanford' is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
Michigan State won four of last five games; they're 5-0 on Big 11 road, winning by 12-11-5-11-15 points (3-0-1 as road favorite). Wolverines lost six of last eight games (even though they led UConn 34-33 at half in last game), but they've won four of last five home games. Home team is 9-2 against the spread in Michigan's conference games.
Old Dominion won last four games, by 6-2-9-10 points; they're +53 in foul shots taken in those games, winning at James Madison and Drexel. Hofstra won four of last five home games, losing by 4 to VCU- they are 5-3 vs spread as CAA underdog, 2-0 at home. Monarchs are 1-3 in last four visits to Hostra, losing last two trips here, 12-2 points.
Providence lost last three games, by 33-3-27 points; they've allowed an average of 92.2 ppg in last five games- Friars lost three of last four road games, losing by 7-33-27 points. USF snapped three-game skid with an upset over Marquette Friday; they're 2-3 at home in league, with wins over winless DePaul (70-61), previously unbeaten Marquette (57-56).
Florida State (+1) won 73-62 at Virginia LY, leading by 14 at half in tilt where Cavaliers took 30 foul shots, FSU 13; Seminoles won five of last seven games after winning at Clemson Saturday- underdog is 4-0 against spread in their ACC home games (Seminoles are 0-2 as home favorite in ACC). Virginia lost last seven games, but they're 4-1 as a home dog.
Villanova (+3) lost 79-72 at Marquette Jan 1, as Eagles hit 10-24 on arc, Wildcats 6-20; 'nova won, covered its last five games, scoring 94-102 pts in last two games, wins vs Providence, Syracuse. Marquette lost 57-56 at South Florida Friday, their first Big East loss- they're just 10-41 from the arc in last two games. Big East home favorites are 30-23 vs spread.
Loyola IL (+8) lost 68-47 at Wright State Jan 22, shooting 29.4% from floor, even though they were 6-13 from arc; Ramblers lost last four in a row, by 14-19-11-13 points- they're 3-7 vs spread as Horizon dog, 1-2 at home. Wright got crushed at home by Butler Saturday; they're 3-1 in last four road games- favorites are 6-1 vs spread in their road games.
Texas lost last three games, scoring just 60 ppg in last two; they've lost consecitive home games for first time in seven years, are 0-4 as a Big 12 home favorite, winning by 8-9 points. Oklahoma State lost three of their last four games; they're 3-1 as Big 12 road dog, splitting pair of OT tilts, then losing by 12 at Texas A&M, 11 at Kansas.
Illinois-Chicago (-5) won 65-61 at Detroit Jan 22, but lost five games in row since, losing last three games by 1-3-8 points- they're 2-5 at home in Horizon play- they're 2-5 as Horizon favorite. Detroit won two of last three games after 0-10 start in league; they're 3-3 as Horizon underdog on dog, losing away games by 9-11-23-4-17 points.
Missouri State lost four of last five games; they're 2-4 as MVC dog on road, losing away games by 18-5-14-12-11-24 points- they're 20-69 on arc in last four games. Wichita State is 6-2 since losing 68-55 at Missouri State Jan 14 (+4); underdog is 5-1 vs spread in Shockers' home games, as Wichita is 1-3 vs spread as a favorite in Missouri Valley games.
Home side won last five Clemson-Boston College games; Tigers dropped last three visits to Boston, by 9-6-5 points, but they hammered Eagles in ACC tourney LY, 82-48. Clemson won three of its last four games, but blew big lead in losing home game to Florida State Saturday; BC had its five-game win streak snapped 93-76 at Wake Forest Sunday.
Florida won seven of last eight games vs Kentucky, losing here 75-70 in LY's visit, after winning previous two visits by 14-3 points. Gators are 6-2 in SEC, 2-2 on road, losing at South Carolina, Tennessee, winning at Auburn, Vandy. Kentucky lost last three games by 5-1-9 points- they're 18-63 from arc in last four games. SEC home favorites are 18-15.
Seton Hall won last four games after 0-6 start in Big East; three of four wins were by five or less points- they're 1-3 on Big East road, winning only at Rutgers. DePaul is 0-11 in league, 0-4 as home underdog, losing home games by 10-22-4-22-15-23 points- they've been outrebounded by 14+ boards in seven of their last eight games. Big East home dogs: 8-17.
UNLV lost last two games in OT; they're 2-2 as MWC home favorite, with home wins by 2-17-10 points (lost to San Diego State); Rebels (-4) lost 80-73 at TCU Jan 10. Horned Frogs lost last four games, averaging 55.3 ppg; they're 1-2 as Mountain West road dog, losing away games by 12-17-6 points. Mountain West home favorites are 14-5 vs spread.
Rivalry Week's must-see games
By MATT SEVERANCE
Marquette at Villanova (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2)
The Golden Eagles got caught in a major trap game at South Florida Friday night, losing their first Big East game. You can't blame Jerel McNeal, as he scored 22 points and has now scored at least 20 points in seven consecutive games. The senior guard is 20 points away from tying the school's career scoring mark set by George Thompson. McNeal leads an attack that is tops in the Big East in scoring.
Nova is rolling, having won five in a row (5-0 ATS as well) after stomping Syracuse Saturday. Wildcats senior forward Dante Cunningham matched a career high with 31 points in that one. Cunningham could have a big night against the Golden Eagles, who don't have much of a post presence. But Marquette has won the past two meetings in this series.