Wednesday's Tip Sheet
By Brian Edwards
How could he not break a smile after draining his 10th 3-pointer to put a dagger in Tennessee’s comeback bid? He would be Jodie Meeks, who made history Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.
Meeks put on a performance for the ages, one that will go down as the most brilliant in Kentucky’s glorious basketball history. Meeks dropped 54 on the Vols to lead UK to a 90-72 win as a six-point underdog. The Wildcats hooked up money-line backers with a plus-200 return (paid $200 on $100 bets).
Meeks scored 54-freakin’ points. And he only needed 22 shots to break Dan Issel’s school record that had stood for 39 years. Kentucky basketball lore includes dozens of great scorers, but none ever enjoyed the night Meeks had on Rocky Top.
Not Jack “Goose” Givens or Kyle Macy or Kenny “Sky” Walker. Not Rex Chapman or Jamal Mashburn or Antoine Walker. Not even on Richie Farmer’s hottest night. No UK big men like Mel Turpin or Sam Bowie ever scored 54. Neither did shooters like Travis Ford or Tony Delk.
Meeks scored 54 points and grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists compared to just one turnover. He also put the ‘Cats back into the Top 25 (starting next week) and gave them the look of a contender.
In other Tuesday games, Ohio St. thumped Indiana to easily cash tickets as a double-digit favorite. FSU went on the road and won outright at NC St. And Memphis barely escaped Tulsa unscathed for its 45th consecutive win in Conference USA play. To tonight’s action…
**Duke at Georgia Tech**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Duke (14-1 straight up, 8-6 against the spread) as a 10 ½-point favorite with a total of 145. As of early this morning, most sports books had the Blue Devils at 11 ½.
--Georgia Tech (9-6 SU, 4-7 ATS) has lost four of its last seven games, limping to a 1-6 spread record in the process. The Yellow Jackets are looking to bounce back from a 68-61 loss at Maryland. On the bright side, they snapped a six-game ATS slide by hooking up their backers as eight-point road underdogs.
--Coach K’s team improved to 2-0 in ACC play with Saturday’s 66-58 win at FSU. Gerald Henderson erupted for 25 points to pace the Blue Devils, but they allowed the ‘Noles to garner the backdoor cover as 9 ½-point underdogs.
--Duke has only played three true road games this year, going 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS. The Blue Devils’ lone loss of the season came at Michigan, but they have wins at Purdue and at FSU. Since the leaving Ann Arbor in defeat, they have won six in a row with a 3-2 ATS mark.
--Duke has won eight of the last nine games against the Yellow Jackets, cashing tickets at a 6-3 clip. The ‘under’ has cashed in eight consecutive head-to-head meetings between these ACC adversaries.
--The ‘under’ is 9-4 overall for Duke, cashing in each of its last four games. The ‘under’ is 7-4 overall for Ga. Tech, 5-2 in its last seven outings.
--ESPN will have the telecast at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
**Syracuse at Georgetown**
--LVSC opened Georgetown (11-3 SU, 5-5 ATS) as a seven-point favorite with a total of 139. As of early this morning, most spots had the Hoyas as six-point ‘chalk.’
--Syracuse (16-1 SU, 7-6 ATS) has won all five games it has played outside the friendly confines of the Carrier Dome. The Orange beat Florida and Kansas in a tournament in Kansas City. Then in three true road contests, they have beaten Memphis, South Florida and Rutgers. Jim Boeheim’s bunch is 4-1 ATS with the lone non-cover coming in the win at USF as a seven-point favorite.
--Georgetown has failed to cover the spread in three straight games. After winning at UConn in the Big East opener, the Hoyas dropped back-to-back games (vs. Pitt and at Notre Dame) before responding with Saturday’s home win over the Providence. The 82-75 victory over the Friars wasn’t enough to cash tickets, however, as John Thompson III’s team went off as an 11 ½-point ‘chalk.’
--Paul Harris led the ‘Cuse to Saturday’s 82-66 win at Rutgers as a seven-point favorite. Harris scored 26 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Jonny Flynn had 15 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and a nasty highlight-reel dunk.
--The ‘Cuse is 3-0 both SU and ATS as an underdog this year. Meanwhile, the Hoyas are 2-1 ATS as single-digit favorites. They are 8-1 SU at home, 3-2 ATS.
--Georgetown had seen four straight ‘unders’ before the ‘over’ hit in its latest win against Providence. For the season, the Hoyas have watched the ‘under’ go 6-4 overall, but the ‘over’ is 3-2 in their home assignments.
--The ‘under’ is 6-2 in the last eight head-to-head meetings between these bitter Big East rivals.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.
**Baylor at Texas A&M**
--LVSC opened Texas A&M (14-2 SU, 4-4 ATS) as a one-point favorite with a total of 139. As of early this morning, most spots had the Aggies as the 1 ½-point underdogs.
--Baylor (13-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) is playing its first road game since winning 58-52 at Washington St. back on Dec. 6. In fact, that’s the Bears only true road contest of the season.
--Baylor is coming off a 73-61 win over Texas Tech in its Big 12 lid-lifter. The Bears failed to take the cash, however, as 13-point home favorites. Kevin Rogers had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners.
--Texas A&M dropped its Big 12 opener Saturday 72-61 at Oklahoma St. The Aggies failed to cover the number as seven-point underdogs. They own three quality non-conference wins over Alabama, LSU and Arizona with their lone non-conference loss coming to Tulsa by a mere point on a neutral court.
--Texas A&M is unbeaten in 10 home games, but the Aggies are winless in their only two lined home outings.
--The ‘under’ is 5-3 overall for the Aggies, 2-0 in their home outings.
--Baylor is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these conference rivals.
--ESPN2 will provide television coverage at 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
--How about this high praise for Davidson’s Stephen Curry from Bobby Knight on ESPN last night: “He’s as good a passer as we’ve ever had in college basketball.”
--Vandy sophomore center A.J. Ogilvy is "questionable" for tonight's home game vs. Georgia. Ogilvy missed Saturday's 70-60 loss at Kentucky with a bruised heel he suffered Friday. The Aussie was a first-team All-SEC choice last season. He's averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds this year.
--The Vols entered Tuesday's loss to Kentucky giving up more than 75 points per game, which was good for last in the SEC. Bruce Pearl has to be irate at his team for a lack of defensive intensity. Quite frankly, Pearl has a lot to be concerned with when it comes to his underachieving squad.
--Florida head coach will Billy Donovan will be gunning for his 300th win at the school tonight at Auburn. The Gators are short road favorites. Donovan has taken UF to the NCAA Tournament in nine of his 12 seasons, making three Final Fours and winning two national championships. Before Donovan arrived in Gainesville and the O-Dome turned into the House of Horrors, the Gators had been to the Big Dance just five times in school history (three times under the late Stormin' Norman Sloan and twice under Lon Kruger).
--South Atlanta High School’s Derrick Favors will decide today between NC St., Georgia and Georgia Tech. Favors is considered by many to be the country’s No. 1 prep player. His decision will have a major impact on the coaching tenures of all three coaches – Dennis Felton, Paul Hewitt and Sidney Lowe. In other words, the other two coaches could be coaching elsewhere before too long if they don't score Favors.
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(3) Duke (14-1, 8-6 ATS) at Georgia Tech (9-6, 4-7 ATS)
Duke guns for its seventh consecutive victory, including its second on the road to start the ACC season, when it heads to Atlanta for a matchup with the Yellow Jackets.
The Blue Devils overcame a sluggish first half at Florida State on Saturday – they led just 19-15 at the half – then turned it on over the final 20 minutes, rolling to a 66-58 victory. However, despite a 41-11 spurt to start the second half, Duke let off the gas down the stretch and failed to cover as a 10-point road chalk, its second consecutive non-cover after a 5-1 ATS run.
Georgia Tech has alternated wins and losses in its last five games, including its first three ACC contests. On Saturday, the Yellow Jackets went to Maryland and blew a first-half lead, falling 68-61. However, they got the cash as an eight-point road underdog to halt a five-game ATS slide.
Duke has won three straight meetings in this rivalry (2-1 ATS), with the contests decided by 9, 13 and 12 points. The two double-digit wins came last year, with the Blue Devils prevailing 71-58 at home, but falling short as a 15½-point favorite, and 82-70 as an 11½-point chalk in the ACC tournament. The home team is 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS) in the last three regular-season battles, including Georgia Tech’s 74-63 win as a 3½-point favorite in the most recent clash in Atlanta two years ago.
Additionally, Duke is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings in this rivarly and 6-2 ATS in its last eight trips to Atlanta. Lastly, the favorite has cashed in 14 of the last 18 head-to-head matchups.
Duke ranks 15th in the nation in scoring (81.5 ppg) and 39th in field-goal shooting (47.4 percent), and it is allowing just 60.5 ppg on 38.7 percent shooting. Of the team’s 14 wins, 12 have been by double digits. Meanwhile, although the Yellow Jackets are averaging 74.1 points per game for the season (45.3 percent), they’ve scored 67 or fewer in six of their last 10 games, including four of their last six at home.
In addition to failing to cash in its last two outings, the Blue Devils are mired in ATS funks of 3-8-1 in league play and 5-12-1 on Wednesday. Georgia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last six on Wednesday, but 1-4 ATS in its last five at home. Also, Saturday’s spread-cover at Maryland ended the Yellow Jackets’ 0-3 ATS funk as an underdog.
The under is 8-0 in the last eight Duke-Georgia Tech showdowns and 5-1 in the last six meetings in Atlanta. Also, for Duke, the under is on runs of 17-5 overall (4-0 last four), 6-0 in ACC play and 4-0 on Wednesday, while the Yellow Jackets have stayed under the total in five of their last seven overall and eight straight against teams with a winning record. Conversely, the over is 13-6 in Georgia Tech’s last 19 ACC games and 6-1 in its last seven on Wednesday.
ATS ADVANTAGE: DUKE and UNDER
(8) Syracuse (16-1, 7-6 ATS) at (13) Georgetown (11-3, 5-5 ATS)
The loaded Big East features yet another matchup of Top 15 schools, this time with Syracuse going south to the nation’s capital for a clash with Georgetown at the Verizon Center.
The Orange ran their winning streak to eight in a row with Saturday’s 82-66 rout of Rutgers as a seven-point road favorite. Syracuse is off to a 3-0 start in Big East action (2-1 ATS), with two of the wins coming on the road (1-1 ATS). In fact, Jim Boeheim’s squad is a perfect 5-0 (4-1 ATS) away from the Carrier Dome, with wins over Florida, Kansas, Memphis and South Florida, in addition to the victory at Rutgers.
The Hoyas halted a two-game slide with Saturday’s hard-fought 82-75 win over Providence, but they came up short as an 11½-point home favorite for their third consecutive ATS setback, all in Big East play. The last time Georgetown covered a spread was on Dec. 29, when it opened the Big East season with an impressive 74-63 upset at then-No. 2 UConn as a 6½-point underdog.
Syracuse is on a 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS run in this rivalry – all as an underdog – and it has won eight of the last 10 meetings since 2003, both SU and ATS. Last year, the Orange took the Hoyas to overtime in Washington, D.C., losing 64-62 as a 12-point ‘dog, then rolled to a 77-70 home win as a three-point pup a month later. Syracuse is 4-1 ATS in its last four visits to Georgetown.
The Orange average 81.1 ppg on 50.3 percent shooting, they’ve scored more than 70 in all but two contests and they’ve put up 82 or more 10 times. Tonight, they run up against a Georgetown defense that’s giving up just 59.8 ppg overall (36.7 percent) and 57 ppg at home (35 percent). However, that Hoyas’ D has been shaky lately, allowing 70, 73 and 75 points in the last three after holding nine of their first 11 foes to less than 70 points.
In addition to cashing in four of its five roadies this season, Syracuse is riding ATS hot streaks of 4-1 overall, 5-2 in Big East play and 4-1 against winning teams, but the Orange are 2-5 ATS in their last seven on Wednesday. The Hoyas are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 on Wednesday, but they’ve failed to cash in four of their last five Big East contests going back to last season.
The under is on runs of 4-1 for Georgetown overall, 50-23 for Georgetown at home, 39-18 for Georgetown in Big East play, 38-18-1 for Georgetown after a non-cover, 5-0 for Georgetown on Wednesday, 9-3 for Syracuse on Wednesday and 11-5 for Syracuse following an ATS triumph. Lastly, the under is 4-1 in the last four battles in this rivalry and 4-0 in the last four at the Verizon Center.
ATS ADVANTAGE: SYRACUSE and UNDER
(25) Michigan (13-3, 8-3-1 ATS) at Illinois (14-2, 8-5 ATS)
Michigan shoots for its fourth straight win, including its second this month against Illinois, when it heads to Champaign, Ill., for a rematch with the Illini at Assembly Hall.
The Wolverines dropped their conference opener to Wisconsin, losing 73-61 as a 3½-point home favorite on New Year’s Eve. But they rebounded with a 74-64 thumping of Illinois as a two-point home favorite, then followed that with a 72-66 overtime win at Indiana a week ago (failing to cover as a 7½-point favorite) and a 64-49 rout of Iowa on Sunday (cashing as a 7½-point chalk).
Sandwiched around their loss at Michigan, the Illini beat Purdue 71-67 in overtime as a 7½-point road underdog, then blasted Indiana 76-45 as a 17½-point home favorite Saturday. Illinois has won eight of its last nine overall – the only blemish being the loss at Michigan – and Bruce Weber’s squad is 11-1 at home (5-4 ATS).
In addition to the 10-point home win over Illinois on Jan. 4, the Wolverines also knocked off the Illini 49-43 as a two-point home underdog in last year’s second meeting. However, in its last two trips to Assembly Hall, Michigan got blown out, losing 54-42 as an eight-point underdog in 2007 and 75-57 as an 11-point pup a year ago – the Wolverines’ only non-covers against the Illini in the last eight meetings. The host is on a 7-0 SU roll in this rivalry and is 15-2 ATS in the last 17 clashes, with Illinois going 4-1 ATS in the last five at Assembly Hall.
Both squads sport similar offensive numbers – the Wolverines average 72.7 ppg on 43.7 percent shooting; Illinois nets 71.2 ppg on 48.3 percent shooting. The biggest discrepancy: Michigan yields 70.5 ppg (42.6 percent) on the road, while the Illini hold their visitors to 55.6 ppg (40 percent).
Although it is 8-3-1 ATS on the season, Michigan is still stuck in ATS ruts of 2-5-1 on the highway, 9-24-2 in road games against teams with a winning home mark, 1-9-1 on Wednesday and 0-5 in the game after holding an opponent to less than 50 points. Illinois is on positive ATS streaks of 7-2 overall, 9-3 against winning teams and 27-12-2 on Wednesday.
For Michigan, the over is on runs of 6-1 overall and 5-0 on Wednesday, but the under is 8-2 in its last 10 road games and 11-4 in its last 15 Big Ten contests. The under is also 6-1 in Illinois’ last seven at home and 6-2 in its last eight on Wednesday. However, the over is 5-2 in the last seven head-to-head matchups between these schools, with the meeting earlier this month eclipsing the posted number.
ATS ADVANTAGE: ILLINOIS and UNDER
(2) Wake Forest (14-0, 6-4 ATS) at Boston College (13-4, 7-5 ATS)
Two ACC rivals with impressive wins over North Carolina on their ledger hook up at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass., where Boston College looks to hand the second-ranked Demon Deacons their first loss of the season.
Wake Forest matched its best start in school history with Sunday’s 92-89 ACC-opening win over then-No. 3 North Carolina, cashing as a 6½-point home underdog, its third consecutive spread-cover. The teams were tied at 44 at the half, but the Demon Deacons took the lead with 14 minutes to go and never gave it up, thanks mostly to the play of Jeff Teague (career-high 34 points) and Chris McFarland (20 points, tying a season high). Wake Forest, which is 14-0 for the first time since 1980-81, shot 47.5 percent from the field and held the Tar Heels to just 35 percent shooting overall and 6-for-23 from 3-point land.
Exactly one week before Wake Forest toppled the Tar Heels, Boston College went into Chapel Hill and handed North Carolina its first defeat, winning 85-78 as a massive 23-point underdog. However, the Eagles have been unable to build off that monumental victory, suffering a stunning 82-70 loss to Harvard as a 16½-point home favorite a week ago tonight, then falling 77-71 to Miami, Fla., as a 2½-point home favorite. B.C.’s defense has been nonexistent lately, allowing an average of 78.3 ppg in the last four games.
In last year’s lone meeting – which occurred 367 days ago – Boston College dismantled the Demon Deacons 112-73 as a 3½-point home chalk. The Eagles are 4-0 SU and ATS against the Deacons since joining the ACC – all as a favorite – including two blowout wins at home by margins of 39 and 15 points.
Wake Forest now ranks fourth in the nation in both scoring offense (85.7 ppg) and field-goal shooting (51 percent). Defensively, the Demon Deacons give up 66 ppg, but they hold the opposition to 36.3 percent shooting overall, 28 percent shooting from 3-point range and 30 rebounds per game, figures that rank sixth, 10th and first in the nation, respectively. Away from home, Wake is even more impressive offensively, scoring 91.7 ppg on 52.4 percent shooting.
Meanwhile, Boston College puts up 77.5 ppg on 45.3 percent shooting, scoring 70 or more in all but four of its 17 games. In fact, the Eagles have tallied at least 80 points 11 times, but they’ve allowed 70 or more in eight of their last 13 outings.
Wake Forest is 5-2 ATS in its last seven overall, but 2-5 ATS in its last seven on the road and 2-5 ATS in its last seven ACC contests. B.C. has failed to cover in four of its last five on Wednesday, but is 19-7-1 ATS in its last 27 home games against teams with a winning road mark.
For the Demon Deacons, the over is on stretches of 6-2 on the road and 4-1 in ACC play, and the over for Boston College is on runs of 4-1 overall and 40-19-1 at home. Also, the last three head-to-head meetings between these schools have topped the posted total, including the two at Boston College.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON COLLEGE and OVER
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MICHIGAN ST (13 - 2) at PENN ST (13 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 40-18 ATS (+20.2 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 straight up against PENN ST 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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S FLORIDA (6 - 9) at PITTSBURGH (15 - 0) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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DUKE (14 - 1) at GEORGIA TECH (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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OHIO U (8 - 6) at MIAMI OHIO (8 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 4-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 4-2 straight up against OHIO U 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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HOFSTRA (10 - 6) at DREXEL (6 - 8) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 3-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-2 straight up against DREXEL 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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RICHMOND (9 - 6) at VIRGINIA TECH (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 2-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 straight up against RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST JOSEPHS (7 - 7) at ST BONAVENTURE (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 42-66 ATS (-30.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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VA COMMONWEALTH (11 - 5) at TOWSON ST (7 - 10) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 3-1 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-0 straight up against TOWSON 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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TEMPLE (8 - 6) at PENNSYLVANIA (3 - 7) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 7) at DUQUESNE (11 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUQUESNE is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 1-1 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON 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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BOWLING GREEN (8 - 6) at KENT ST (7 - 8) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
KENT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 3-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 13) at JAMES MADISON (11 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 120-86 ATS (+25.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 59-31 ATS (+24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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TOLEDO (2 - 13) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 10) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
TOLEDO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 2-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-2 straight up against TOLEDO 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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GEORGE MASON (12 - 3) at WM & MARY (6 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 74-106 ATS (-42.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 3-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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LASALLE (8 - 6) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 1-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-0 straight up against LASALLE 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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FORDHAM (2 - 12) at DAYTON (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 straight up against FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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RUTGERS (9 - 8) at CINCINNATI (10 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-83 ATS (-34.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 2-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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SYRACUSE (16 - 1) at GEORGETOWN (11 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 3-0 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 2-1 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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W VIRGINIA (11 - 4) vs. MARSHALL (8 - 7) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARSHALL is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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SAN DIEGO ST (12 - 3) at WYOMING (11 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 2-2 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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SOUTHERN MISS (9 - 5) at TULANE (7 - 8) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 30-54 ATS (-29.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 29-52 ATS (-28.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-2 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 2-2 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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ARKANSAS (12 - 2) at OLE MISS (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 2-2 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 2-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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SMU (5 - 8) at RICE (5 - 10) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 2-2 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 2-2 straight up against SMU 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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FLORIDA (14 - 2) at AUBURN (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA (12 - 2) at LSU (12 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-1 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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DRAKE (13 - 4) at ILLINOIS ST (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
DRAKE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 4-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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NEBRASKA (11 - 3) at IOWA ST (11 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 19-3 ATS (+15.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 127-96 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 4-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 3-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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S ILLINOIS (7 - 9) at CREIGHTON (13 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 4-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against CREIGHTON 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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MASSACHUSETTS (6 - 8) at SAINT LOUIS (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-2 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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ALABAMA (11 - 4) at MISSISSIPPI ST (11 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 3-2 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 4-1 straight up against ALABAMA 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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WICHITA ST (6 - 10) at MISSOURI ST (7 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 4-1 straight up against WICHITA ST 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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GEORGIA (9 - 7) at VANDERBILT (11 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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 - 3) at ILLINOIS (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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COLORADO (8 - 6) at MISSOURI (13 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 4-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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MARYLAND (12 - 3) at MIAMI (12 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 44-19 ATS (+23.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-0 straight up against MARYLAND 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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UNLV (13 - 3) at COLORADO ST (5 - 11) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
UNLV is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 5-0 straight up against COLORADO ST 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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HOUSTON (10 - 3) at UTEP (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 3-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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WAKE FOREST (14 - 0) at BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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BAYLOR (13 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-2 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 3-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (5 - 8) at UC-RIVERSIDE (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 2-2 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-0 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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UTAH (10 - 6) at AIR FORCE (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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ELON (4 - 8) at DAVIDSON (12 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 3-2 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 5-0 straight up against ELON 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 MICHIGAN STATE vs. PENN STATE
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
7:00 PM BOWLING GREEN vs. KENT STATE
Bowling Green is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Bowling Green is 5-8-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Kent State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Bowling Green
Kent State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bowling Green
7:00 PM DUKE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Duke is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Duke is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games when playing Duke
7:00 PM ELON vs. DAVIDSON
Elon is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Davidson
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Davidson
Davidson is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Davidson is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. WILLIAM & MARY
George Mason is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing William & Mary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of George Mason's last 5 games when playing William & Mary
William & Mary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against George Mason
William & Mary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against George Mason
7:00 PM GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. DUQUESNE
George Washington is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Duquesne
George Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Duquesne
Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duquesne is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. DREXEL
Hofstra is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Drexel
Hofstra is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Drexel
Drexel is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Drexel is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM NJIT vs. LOYOLA
No trends available
Loyola is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola's last 6 games
7:00 PM OHIO vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio
Miami (Ohio) is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio
7:00 PM RICHMOND vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Richmond is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Richmond is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Saint Joseph's is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Bonaventure
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Saint Joseph's
St. Bonaventure is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's
7:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. PITTSBURGH
South Florida is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
South Florida is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM TEMPLE vs. PENNSYLVANIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 6 games on the road
Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Pennsylvania is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Temple
7:00 PM TOLEDO vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Toledo is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Western Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toledo
Western Michigan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toledo
7:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. JAMES MADISON
UNC Wilmington is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing James Madison
UNC Wilmington is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. TOWSON STATE
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Towson State
Towson State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth
Towson State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth
7:30 PM FORDHAM vs. DAYTON
Fordham is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dayton
Fordham is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Dayton
Dayton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dayton is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
7:30 PM LA SALLE vs. CHARLOTTE
La Salle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
La Salle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:30 PM RUTGERS vs. CINCINNATI
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
7:30 PM SYRACUSE vs. GEORGETOWN
Syracuse is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown
Syracuse is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Georgetown
Georgetown is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown's last 5 games
8:00 PM ALABAMA vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Alabama is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Mississippi State
Alabama is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Alabama
Mississippi State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Alabama
8:00 PM ARKANSAS vs. MISSISSIPPI
Arkansas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Arkansas is 6-14-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Mississippi
Mississippi is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Arkansas
Mississippi is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Arkansas
8:00 PM FLORIDA vs. AUBURN
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Auburn
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Auburn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Auburn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
8:00 PM GEORGIA vs. VANDERBILT
Georgia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Georgia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgia
Vanderbilt is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgia
8:00 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. SAINT LOUIS
Massachusetts is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Massachusetts is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Saint Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts
Saint Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts
8:00 PM NEBRASKA vs. IOWA STATE
Nebraska is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Nebraska is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Iowa State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM SAN DIEGO STATE vs. WYOMING
San Diego State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wyoming is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego State
Wyoming is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
8:00 PM SOUTH CAROLINA vs. LSU
South Carolina is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LSU
South Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
8:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. RICE
Southern Methodist is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Rice
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 5 games when playing Rice
Rice is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games at home
Rice is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
8:00 PM SOUTHERN MISS vs. TULANE
Southern Miss is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Southern Miss is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Tulane is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern Miss
Tulane is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Southern Miss
8:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. MARSHALL
West Virginia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Marshall
West Virginia is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marshall is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
8:05 PM DRAKE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Drake is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Illinois State
Drake is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Illinois State
Illinois State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Drake
Illinois State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drake
8:05 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. CREIGHTON
Southern Illinois is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Creighton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Illinois's last 6 games when playing Creighton
Creighton is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Creighton is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Southern Illinois
8:05 PM WICHITA STATE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Wichita State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Wichita State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Missouri State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
8:30 PM MICHIGAN vs. ILLINOIS
Michigan is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Illinois
Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Illinois
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
9:00 PM COLORADO vs. MISSOURI
Colorado is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Missouri is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Missouri is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
9:00 PM MARYLAND vs. MIAMI
Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Maryland
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Maryland
9:00 PM UNLV vs. COLORADO STATE
UNLV is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Colorado State
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
9:00 PM WAKE FOREST vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wake Forest is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Boston College is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Boston College is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
9:05 PM HOUSTON vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Houston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Houston is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas El Paso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
9:30 PM BAYLOR vs. TEXAS A&M
Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baylor is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas A&M is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor
Texas A&M is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baylor
10:00 PM CS NORTHRIDGE vs. UC RIVERSIDE
CS Northridge is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Riverside
CS Northridge is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing UC Riverside
UC Riverside is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC Riverside is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
10:00 PM UTAH vs. AIR FORCE
Utah is 5-10-2 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Air Force
Utah is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Air Force
Air Force is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Air Force is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
Michigan State won seven of last eight vs Penn State, crushing Lions by 37 in rematch LY, after they lost 85-76 here, their first loss in last seven visits to Happy Valley. Spartans are 3-0 in Big 11, winning by 12-11-9 points (two of three on road). PSU beat Northwesterm Purdue in its two Big 11 home games; they lost by 4-20 points on road.
St Joe's won last seven games vs St Bonaventure (5-2 vs spread) taking last four games played here by 51-33-8-25 points. Bonnies are whole lot better this year (10-5, but still ranked 200th); they had won seven of last eight games before 98-80 home loss to Duquesne Saturday. St Joseph's won its last game in triple OT over Rhode Island, blowing 17-point lead.
Duke won eight of last nine vs Georgia Tech (7-2 vs spread) winning the last three by 9-13-12 points; they won three of last four visits here, by 8-4-7 pts. Tech lost its first two ACC games by 4-7 points, making just 24-27 from foul line (51.1%; opponents 34-45, 75.6%). Underdogs are 9-2 vs spread in ACC games, 2-0 at home.
Underdog covered last four Syracuse-Georgetown games; six of the last seven in series were decided by seven or less points or in OT. Syracuse lost last two visits here, by 15-2 points. Orange is 3-0 against spread as an underdog this year. Hoyas are 0-2 as Big East home favorite this year. Big East favorites are 15-12, 9-9 at home.
LSU won four of last five games vs South Carolina, winning last two at home, by 15-9 points; Gamecocks won eight of last nine games, beating Auburn by 12 in SEC opener. LSU lost their last two games, scoring just 60 ppg. These two teams are combined 24-5, but both teams' schedules are in weakest 10 in country.
Home side won nine of last ten Arkansas-Ole Miss games, with Rebels winning last three played here by 3-2-9 points. Hogs had won nine in a row before getting upset by Miss State at home Saturday; they're 1-1 on road, winning by hoop at South Alabama, losing by 5 at Missouri State. Ole Miss is injury-riddled and 4-5 in its last nine games.
Illinois State lost last two games, after starting season 14-0; Drake was 3-0 vs ISU LY, crushing Redbirds 79-49 in MVC tourney, beating them by 6-3 during regular season. ISU is 12-48 (25%) from arc in last couple games, after being 33-74 (44.6%) in first three Valley games. Bulldogs won last four league games, allowing just 57 ppg.
Mississippi State won last four games vs Alabama, winning three in row played here, by 13-24-7 points; underdogs are 8-2 vs spread in last ten series games, four of five played here. Bama lost only road game 66-59 at Clemson (+13); they outscored LSU 23-6 from line in 65-59 win in its SEC opener. Bulldogs won last three games, including a win at Arkansas.
Illinois (+1.5) lost 74-64 at Michigan Jan 4, getting outshot 11-2 at foul line; home team won last seven Michigan-Illinois games. Wolverines lost its last four visits here, by 15-5-12-10 points (1-3 vs spread). Dogs are 5-3 vs spread in last seven series games. Illini won won eight of last nine games; they're 5-3 vs spread in last eight games as a favorite.
Miami won five of last six games vs Maryland, winning last three by 5-5 15 points; underdogs covered five of those six. Terps lost last three trips to Miami by 2-14-15 points. Maryland won eight of last nine games, but loss was to Morgan State, so red flag there; they're 1-2 as a dog. Miami is thin at guard after suspending backup PG Rios (broke team rules).
Home side won last seven Houston-UTEP games; Cougars lost four in a row at El Paso, by 27-6-8-6 points. Dogs covered last three series games Miners won three of last four in series. Houston won three of last four games; they're 2-0 on road, winning at Middle Tennessee, Toledo. UTEP won six of last seven games, losing by point in OT at Santa Clara.
Boston College is 0-2 since winning in Deandome; now Wake Forest is in town after also upsetting Tar Heels. BC is 4-0 vs Deacons, crushing Wake 112-73 LY- they covered all four series games. Wake is 14-0, with three road wins, including ending BYU's 53-game home winning streak. BC gave up 78.3 ppg in its last four games, not good.
Underdog covered nine of last ten Baylor-Texas A&M games; Aggies are 7-1 in last eight series games, with only loss 116-110 five-OT classic in LY's game here. Baylor won seven of last eight series games, losing only to South Carolina by a point; they're 2-0 on road, winning at Wash State and Centenary. Aggies are 11-0 when they score more than 61 points.
Northridge won last eight games vs Riverside, but their best player was busted with coach's son for grand theft; this is just second game since it happened- they beat Cal-Davis 84-81 last game (-10). Northridge is 1-7 on road, winning by 26 at Fullerton. Riverside is 2-0 at home in league, beating Cal Poly, UCSB- they lost last two games, scoring 55.5 ppg.
Wednesday Research
By Indiancowboy
Michigan State vs. Penn State
I know it seems too easy here to think Michigan State is just going to roll. But, I have been high on Penn State all year. I took them when they were at Wisconsin as 9.5 dogs and they hung fine. This team is a 5 point home dog here. Note that, yes, Michgan State did defeat Minnesota by 12 on the road and Northwestern by 11 on the road and for the most part handled Ohio State and Kansas easily at home. Minny and Northwestern believe it or not or outside the top 40 in most power rankings. Penn State is a decent team that has beat the likes of Georgia Tech on the road outright, comes off a brutal 20 point loss to Minnesotta on the road, and defeated a top 2 power ranking team in Purdue at home by 3. Heck, Purdue is ranked even higher in the PR than Michigan State as the Spartans are a top 25 PR team. Michigan State has covered both conference games on the road when faced with a similar spread. The public was on Michigan State both of those times at over a 70% consensus clip as they are now. Having said that, Penn State comes home after a tough loss to the Gophers on the road and did beat Purdue at home (a better PR team than Michigan State at this point 67-64) and that was in a very similar situation as they came off a loss to Wisconsin on the road to get that SU win over the Boilermakers. I can see this both ways so I respectfully am going to stay away.