Virginia Tech (12-5, 5-7 ATS) at (1) Wake Forest (16-0, 8-4 ATS)
Wake Forest returns to the court for the first time since assuming the top spot in the national rankings as it welcomes Virginia Tech to Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Demon Deacons, who are the last remaining unbeaten team in Division I, come home after back-to-back double-digit road wins at Boston College (83-63) and Clemson (78-68). They easily cashed as a three-point favorite against the Eagles and a 2½-point underdog against the Tigers to improve to 5-0 ATS in their last five lined games. In Saturday’s win at previously unbeaten Clemson, Wake Forest shot 48.2 percent from the field and held the Tigers to 33.8 percent, but it was held under 83 points for the first time in seven contests.
The Hokies have won three in a row and seven of their last eight, and they’re coming off Saturday’s 79-71 home victory over Boston College as a 3½-point chalk. Virginia Tech’s last setback came on Jan. 4 in its only previous ACC road game, a 69-44 loss at Duke as a 17-point underdog. Seth Greenberg’s squad has followed up a 1-7 ATS slump with back-to-back spread-covers.
Virginia Tech crushed the Demon Deacons 80-58 as a five-point home favorite in last year’s lone meeting between the schools. The Hokies are 4-1 SU and ATS in the last five battles, but the home team has taken the last four clashes (3-1 ATS).
Wake Forest has scored at least 82 points in 12 of 16 games and ranks in the Top 10 nationally in scoring offense (85.1 ppg, 5th), field-goal offense (51.1 percent, 3rd), field-goal defense (36.2 percent, 2nd) and three-point defense (28.3 percent, 7th), and the Deacons allow just 65.8 ppg. Wake Forest is 9-0 at home (4-1 ATS in lined games), winning by an average of 23 ppg (85-62).
Boston College averages just 70.1 ppg on 43.8 percent shooting, while giving up 64.6 ppg on 39.8 percent shooting. The Hokies are 5-4 (3-4 ATS) in road/neutral site contests.
Va-Tech is on ATS runs of 8-2 in ACC play, 11-5 after a SU victory and 10-2 after a spread-cover. Meanwhile, in addition to its current 5-0 ATS run, Wake Forest is on positive pointspread stretches of 14-6-2 at home, 4-1 in ACC action, 5-1 on Wednesday and 5-0 against teams with a winning record.
The over is 7-2 in the Hokies’ last nine overall, but the under is 8-3 in Wake’s last 11 Wednesday affairs.
ATS ADVANTAGE: WAKE FOREST
(20) Villanova (14-3, 6-7 ATS) at (3) UConn (16-1, 5-6 ATS)
The latest matchup of ranked Big East foes comes from the XL Center in Hartford, as UConn guns for its fifth straight win when it hosts Villanova.
The Huskies cruised past Seton Hall 76-61 on Sunday, but came up just short as an 18½-point home favorite, their second consecutive non-cover. During its five-game winning streak – all against Big East foes – UConn is averaging 73 ppg, shooting 49.6 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from three-point range while giving up 58.4 ppg, 37.8 percent shooting overall and 27.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc. UConn is 2-1 in Big East home games (1-2 ATS).
Villanova has alternated SU wins and losses in its last five games, including its first four league contests. On Saturday, the Wildcats pummeled St. John’s 76-57, covering as a 14½-point home favorite to end an 0-3 ATS slide. Jay Wright’s club is 1-1 SU and 0-2 ATS in Big East road games, beating Seton Hall 89-85 in overtime as a 6½-point chalk and losing 79-72 at Marquette as a three-point underdog.
The Wildcats edged UConn 67-65 as a one-point home favorite last season, improving to 3-1 SU and ATS in the last four head-to-head meetings. The home team is 6-2 SU and 7-1 ATS in the last eight clashes, with the Huskies cashing in four of the last five as a host; the chalk is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings; and the SU winner as covered in nine of the last 10.
The Huskies have scored at least 76 points in 13 of 17 games, while holding four of their last five league foes to 61 points or less. Meanwhile, Villanova has put up at least 70 points in five of its last seven games and held five of its last eight opponents to 61 points or fewer.
Villanova is in ATS droughts of 1-4 in Big East play and 3-7 versus winning teams, while the Huskies are 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games and 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 contests against teams with a winning road record.
The over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these schools and 4-0 in the last four clashes at Connecticut, and the over is 4-1 in Villanova’s last five against Big East foes. However, the under is on runs of 20-7-1 for Villanova overall, 9-3-1 when Villanova takes to the road, 5-0 for Villanova on Wednesday, 5-1 for UConn overall, 4-1 for UConn at home and 4-1 for UConn in Big East games.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UCONN
(10) Clemson (16-1, 6-6 ATS) at (5) North Carolina (16-2, 7-9 ATS)
Four days after tasting defeat for the first time this season, Clemson now faces the difficult task of traveling to Chapel Hill, N.C., for an ACC clash with the rejuvenated fifth-ranked Tar Heels.
The Tigers fell 78-68 to Wake Forest as a 2½-point home favorite on Saturday, just the second time this season they have given up more than 75 points in a game. During its 16-0 start to the season, Clemson posted 11 double-digit victories, and it is 6-0 SU and 3-3 ATS in road/neutral-site games. The Tigers are just 1-3 ATS in their last four contests.
North Carolina is coming off Saturday’s 82-65 rout of Miami, Fla., its second consecutive double-digit ACC victory after starting out league play 0-2. However, the Tar Heels barely fell short as a 17½-point home favorite, dropping to 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, including 1-5 ATS inside the Dean Dome.
North Carolina is riding a nine-game winning streak in this rivalry against Clemson, but just 5-4 ATS. Last year, the Tar Heels needed overtime to beat the Tigers twice in the regular season, winning 90-85 as a 5½-point road favorite and 103-93 as an 8½-point home chalk. Then in the ACC tournament championship game, UNC edged Clemson 86-81, again barely covering as a 5½-point choice.
North Carolina ranks second in the nation in scoring at 93 ppg and 14th in field-goal shooting (49 percent). Roy Williams’ team has scored more than 80 points in 16 of its 18 games, including tallying 90 or more eight times. Defensively, the Heels yield 70.1 ppg on just 39.5 percent shooting. Meanwhile, Clemson is putting up 79.7 ppg on 47.8 percent shooting while giving up 63.4 ppg on 40.2 percent shooting, but it has failed to score 70 points in three straight contests.
Despite Saturday’s loss to Wake Forest, the Tigers are on ATS streaks of 5-1 on the road, 6-0 on the road against teams with a winning home record, 4-1-1 in ACC play, 4-1 on Wednesday and 8-2 after a double-digit home loss. North Carolina, in addition to its 3-7 ATS slump overall and 1-5 ATS rut at home, has failed to cover in six of its last seven ACC games and seven of its last eight after an outright victory. On the positive end, the Tar Heels are 5-0 ATS in their last five Wednesday contests and 28-13 ATS in their last 41 versus winning teams.
The under is on streaks of 4-0 for Clemson overall, 11-5-1 for Clemson in ACC play, 4-1 for Clemson following a non-cover and 5-2-1 for North Carolina in ACC action. Conversely, the over is on runs of 4-1 for the Tigers on the road, 4-1 for the Tigers on Wednesday, 5-2 for the Tar Heels at home and 6-2 for the Tar Heels on Wednesday. Finally, all three meetings between these schools last year went over the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
Nebraska (12-4, 4-4- ATS) at (6) Oklahoma (17-1, 8-5 ATS)
Oklahoma tries for its sixth straight win overall and its fourth consecutive victory to start the Big 12 season when it entertains Nebraska at the Noble Center.
The Sooners faced a stiff challenge at Texas A&M on Saturday but held on for a 69-63 victory, covering as a 3½-point favorite as they improved to 3-0 SU and ATS in conference play. Since suffering their only defeat of the season – 96-88 at Arkansas as a 5½-point road chalk – Oklahoma has won five in a row by an average of 21 ppg (80-61) while shooting 48.6 percent and holding the opposition to 34.6 percent.
Nebraska is 5-1 in its last six games, including Saturday’s 73-51 rout of Kansas State as a one-point home favorite. The Cornhuskers are 2-1 SU and ATS in Big 12 action, but the loss was a 65-53 setback at Iowa State as a one-point underdog in their first conference road game. Nebraska hasn’t allowed more than 65 points in any game this season, holding 11 of 16 foes under 60 points, and they rank second in the nation in scoring defense, yielding only 55.8 ppg.
These rivals met just once last year, with Nebraska rolling to a 63-45 victory as a 2½-point home chalk. The Huskers are 3-1 SU and ATS in the last four meetings after going 0-6 SU and ATS in the previous six. The host has won and covered the last four regular-season clashes. Finally, the SU winner has cashed in each of the last 10 head-to-head battles.
Oklahoma is 10-0 at home (3-2 ATS in lined games), outscoring visitors by more than 20 points per game (83.1-62.6) while shooting 48.4 percent and holding opponents to just 35.7 percent at the Noble Center. Meanwhile, Nebraska is 1-3 SU and ATS on the highway, managing just 55.5 ppg (37 percent) and giving up 60.8 ppg (39.1 percent).
Nebraska is 8-23 ATS in its last 31 roadies, but otherwise is on pointspread upticks of 6-1 in Big 12 play, 4-1 on Wednesday and 5-2 after an ATS win. Oklahoma is on ATS runs of 6-2 in Big 12 action, 5-2 versus winning teams and 8-1 on Wednesday.
The under is 5-2-1 in the last eight Nebraska-Oklahoma matchups, 9-1 in the Sooners’ last 10 conference games and 9-2 in the Sooners’ last 11 Wednesday contests. Also, for the Huskers, the under is on stretches of 7-1 overall, 6-0 in Big 12 play, 4-0 on Wednesday and 5-0 after a SU win.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OKLAHOMA and UNDER
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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
By Judd Hall
North Carolina started out the season as the No. 1 team in the land, but a pair of early losses in the ACC knocked them down a few pegs. Now the Tar Heels are poised to regain their lofty with a solid win on Wednesday against Clemson.
Before the Heels hit the hardwood, the betting public will get a quality Big East showdown between Villanova and Connecticut. Not a bad night of action on ESPN, if you ask me.
Villanova Wildcats at Connecticut Huskies– 7:00 p.m. EST
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants have listed the Huskies as 11-point home favorites with the total coming in at 138.
--Villanova (14-3 straight up, 6-7 against the spread) was desperate to get the bad taste of its mouth after a tough 61-60 home loss at the hands of the Cardinals on Jan. 10. The Wildcats were able to rebound from that rough defeat by cruising over St. John’s as heavy 14-point home favorites last Sunday, 76-57. Dante Cunningham paced ‘Nova in the victory with 17 points in 31 minutes of play. It was the 18th time in Cunningham’s last 19 games that he scored in double-digits.
--The Huskies are on a roll right now after winning their fifth straight match by downing Seton Hall 76-61 on Jan. 18 as 19-point home favorites. A.J. Price picked up 23 points for UCONN with Hasheem Thabeet helping out with 15 points and 17 boards in a triumphant effort. While Connecticut (16-1 SU, 6-7 ATS) has improved in the standings, they’ve hurt bettors by failing to cover the spread in its last two tilts.
--The Wildcats have won three of their last four meetings against Connecticut, posting a 3-1 spread record. ‘Nova used 18-point efforts from Corey Stokes and Scottie Reynolds to upend the Huskies as a one-point home “chalk,” 67-65, last February.
--Connecticut is 8-1 SU, but just 1-4 ATS in matches they’ve played at home this season. Jim Calhoun’s Huskies have seen the ‘under’ in all five home games that were on the board.
--Villanova has gone 5-2 SU when in road/neutral site games. However, the ‘Cats have mustered a 3-4 ATS mark. They’ve seen the ‘under’ go 5-2 away from home.
Clemson Tigers at North Carolina Tar Heels – 9:00 p.m. EST
--The good folks over at LVSC have installed the Tar Heels as 15-point home favorites with the total sticking at 163.
--Clemson (16-1 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) finally fell to the ranks of the beaten after falling to the Demon Deacons as a 2 ½-point home favorite, 78-68, on Jan. 17. K.C. Rivers and Terrence Oglesby led Tiger scores with 15 points apiece. Yet it’s hard to put yourself in a position to win when you shoot 55 percent from the charity stripe, while Wake Forest is nailing 78.6 percent of its freebies.
--While that was the first outright loss for the Tigers, they’ve beat up on bettors by failing to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
--North Carolina (16-2 SU, 8-9 ATS) didn’t have such a great start to its ACC campaign by losing to the Eagles and Demon Deacons. But they’ve had no problem in bouncing back after winning two straight since that bump in the road.
--The Tar Heels are coming off of an 82-65 victory over Miami as 18-point home favorites on Jan. 17. Tyler Hansbrough had another solid outing by dropping 24 points and seven rebounds on the Hurricanes. As great as those numbers were, the one that sealed the deal for Roy Williams’ Heels is that they shot 83.3 percent from the free throw line. Miami only connected on 45.5 percent of the shots form the charity stripe.
--North Carolina has been almost automatic at the Dean Dome this season with an 8-1 SU record. Yet bettors haven’t had too much luck with them as the Heels are 2-6 ATS.
--Clemson has won all six games they played away from home this season outright. Yet the Tigers are no better than a coin flip to cover the spread as evidenced by a 3-3 ATS mark.
--This has been a decidedly one-sided matchup over the past few seasons as Carolina has won nine straight contests with the Tigers. Clemson backers should be happy to know that they’ve covered the spread in two of the last three meetings with the Tar Heels. The ‘over’ has hit in the last three games.
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NORTHWESTERN (9 - 6) at MICHIGAN ST (15 - 2) - 1/21/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 40-19 ATS (+19.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 5-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (13 - 5) at GEORGIA ST (5 - 13) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 4-1 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 5-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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WM & MARY (6 - 11) at HOFSTRA (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 74-107 ATS (-43.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 2-0 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 1-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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VILLANOVA (14 - 3) at CONNECTICUT (16 - 1) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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DUQUESNE (12 - 5) at ST JOSEPHS (9 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 1-1 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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SOUTHERN MISS (11 - 5) at UCF (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 2-1 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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VIRGINIA TECH (12 - 5) at WAKE FOREST (16 - 0) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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FLORIDA (16 - 2) at S CAROLINA (12 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 178-139 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 178-139 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-0 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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GEORGE MASON (14 - 3) at NORTHEASTERN (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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LOUISVILLE (13 - 3) at RUTGERS (9 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 15) at OLD DOMINION (10 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 120-88 ATS (+23.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 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 OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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XAVIER (15 - 2) at ST BONAVENTURE (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-55 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 75-103 ATS (-38.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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TOWSON ST (7 - 12) at JAMES MADISON (12 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 4-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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KENT ST (8 - 9) at BUFFALO (10 - 5) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
BUFFALO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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S ILLINOIS (8 - 10) at INDIANA ST (4 - 14) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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RHODE ISLAND (12 - 6) at RICHMOND (9 - 8) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 8) at LASALLE (9 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 1-0 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 1-1 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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SMU (6 - 9) at MARSHALL (8 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 2-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 2-0 straight up against SMU 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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FLORIDA ST (15 - 3) at MIAMI (13 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 4-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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MASSACHUSETTS (7 - 9) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 11) - 1/21/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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TULSA (12 - 6) at TULANE (7 - 10) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
TULSA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
TULANE is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TULANE is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 29-53 ATS (-29.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 2-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING (12 - 5) at TCU (12 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 35-57 ATS (-27.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-2 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-2 straight up against WYOMING 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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ILLINOIS ST (16 - 2) at WICHITA ST (7 - 11) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ILLINOIS ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
WICHITA ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 4-0 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 straight up against WICHITA ST 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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OLE MISS (10 - 7) at ALABAMA (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ALABAMA is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 3-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 2-2 straight up against OLE MISS 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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E CAROLINA (9 - 7) at HOUSTON (11 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 67-101 ATS (-44.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-1 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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UTEP (11 - 6) at UAB (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
UAB is 26-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 3-1 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-1 straight up against UTEP 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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BRADLEY (11 - 7) at N IOWA (12 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-2 straight up against BRADLEY 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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DRAKE (13 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (8 - 10) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 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 DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-2 straight up against DRAKE 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (13 - 5) at LSU (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
LSU is 61-38 ATS (+19.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 3-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 4-0 straight up against LSU 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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WISCONSIN (12 - 5) at IOWA (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 147-184 ATS (-55.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 147-184 ATS (-55.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-0 straight up against IOWA 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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RICE (6 - 11) at MEMPHIS (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RICE is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 195-156 ATS (+23.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 195-156 ATS (+23.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
RICE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 1-1 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against RICE 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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NEBRASKA (12 - 4) at OKLAHOMA (17 - 1) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 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
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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MISSOURI (15 - 3) at OKLAHOMA ST (12 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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BAYLOR (14 - 3) at KANSAS ST (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
BAYLOR is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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AUBURN (11 - 6) at KENTUCKY (14 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY 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
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CLEMSON (16 - 1) at N CAROLINA (16 - 2) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 4-0 straight up against CLEMSON 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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ARIZONA ST (15 - 3) at ARIZONA (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARIZONA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-2 straight up against ARIZONA ST 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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CS-FULLERTON (8 - 10) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (6 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 4-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UNLV (14 - 4) at BYU (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 114-71 ATS (+35.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BYU is 86-55 ATS (+25.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 86-55 ATS (+25.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UNLV is 139-106 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 139-106 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNLV is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNLV is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 4-2 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 4-2 straight up against BYU 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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NEW MEXICO (11 - 7) at SAN DIEGO ST (12 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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FURMAN (2 - 13) at DAVIDSON (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
FURMAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
FURMAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
FURMAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 5-0 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 5-0 straight up against FURMAN 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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APPALACHIAN ST (6 - 9) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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MONTANA (9 - 9) at E WASHINGTON (9 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in January games since 1997.
MONTANA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-1 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 3-1 straight up against E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
6:30 PM NORTHWESTERN vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Northwestern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan State
Northwestern is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan State
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM APPALACHIAN STATE vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Appalachian State is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing College of Charleston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 5 games when playing College of Charleston
College of Charleston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Appalachian State
College of Charleston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Appalachian State
7:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Duquesne is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Duquesne is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Saint Joseph's is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Duquesne
Saint Joseph's is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Duquesne
7:00 PM FLORIDA vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
South Carolina is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
South Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
7:00 PM FURMAN vs. DAVIDSON
Furman is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Davidson
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Davidson
Davidson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. NORTHEASTERN
George Mason is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
George Mason is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Northeastern is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing George Mason
Northeastern is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing George Mason
7:00 PM KENT STATE vs. BUFFALO
Kent State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Kent State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM LOUISVILLE vs. RUTGERS
Louisville is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Louisville is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 6 games
7:00 PM PENNSYLVANIA vs. LA SALLE
Pennsylvania is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against La Salle
Pennsylvania is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing La Salle
La Salle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
La Salle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM RHODE ISLAND vs. RICHMOND
Rhode Island is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Rhode Island is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Richmond
Richmond is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Rhode Island
Richmond is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
7:00 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. INDIANA STATE
Southern Illinois is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Southern Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Indiana State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Indiana State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
7:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. MARSHALL
Southern Methodist is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Southern Methodist is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Marshall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Marshall is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
7:00 PM SOUTHERN MISS vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Southern Miss is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Southern Miss is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Central Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
7:00 PM TOWSON STATE vs. JAMES MADISON
Towson State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing James Madison
Towson State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing James Madison
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. OLD DOMINION
UNC Wilmington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
UNC Wilmington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Old Dominion is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing UNC Wilmington
Old Dominion is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against UNC Wilmington
7:00 PM VILLANOVA vs. CONNECTICUT
Villanova is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Villanova is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. GEORGIA STATE
Virginia Commonwealth is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia State
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia State
Georgia State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 6 games
7:00 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. WAKE FOREST
Virginia Tech is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Wake Forest
Wake Forest is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Wake Forest is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
7:00 PM WILLIAM & MARY vs. HOFSTRA
William & Mary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hofstra
William & Mary is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Hofstra
Hofstra is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Hofstra is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM XAVIER vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Xavier is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Bonaventure
Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
St. Bonaventure is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
7:30 PM FLORIDA STATE vs. MIAMI
Florida State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida State
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida State
7:30 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. CHARLOTTE
Massachusetts is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Massachusetts is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Charlotte is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM EAST CAROLINA vs. HOUSTON
East Carolina is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
East Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina
8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI vs. ALABAMA
Mississippi is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Mississippi is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi
Alabama is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Mississippi
8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. LSU
Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LSU
Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
8:00 PM TEXAS EL PASO vs. UAB
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
UAB is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas El Paso
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 6 games when playing Texas El Paso
8:00 PM TULSA vs. TULANE
Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tulane is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM WYOMING vs. TCU
Wyoming is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against TCU
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing TCU
TCU is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
TCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
8:05 PM BRADLEY vs. NORTHERN IOWA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games on the road
Bradley is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Northern Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Bradley
Northern Iowa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Bradley
8:05 PM DRAKE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Drake is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Missouri State is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Drake
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Drake
8:05 PM ILLINOIS STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
Illinois State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 5 games on the road
Wichita State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois State
Wichita State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Illinois State
8:30 PM WISCONSIN vs. IOWA
Wisconsin is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Iowa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
9:00 PM AUBURN vs. KENTUCKY
Auburn is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games on the road
Kentucky is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Auburn
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Auburn
9:00 PM BAYLOR vs. KANSAS STATE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baylor's last 13 games on the road
Baylor is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Kansas State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baylor
Kansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baylor
9:00 PM CLEMSON vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Clemson is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Clemson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games when playing Clemson
9:00 PM MISSOURI vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Missouri is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri
Oklahoma State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Missouri
9:00 PM NEBRASKA vs. OKLAHOMA
Nebraska is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nebraska is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Nebraska
Oklahoma is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Nebraska
9:00 PM RICE vs. MEMPHIS
Rice is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rice is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
9:30 PM ARIZONA STATE vs. ARIZONA
Arizona State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona State is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
10:00 PM UNLV vs. BYU
UNLV is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against BYU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games when playing on the road against BYU
BYU is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
BYU is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
10:05 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. UC IRVINE
No trends available
UC Irvine is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UC Irvine is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
10:05 PM CS FULLERTON vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
CS Fullerton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
CS Fullerton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
CS Northridge is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against CS Fullerton
CS Northridge is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against CS Fullerton
10:05 PM MONTANA vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON
Montana is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Eastern Washington
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Eastern Washingto
Eastern Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Eastern Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
10:30 PM NEW MEXICO vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
New Mexico is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New Mexico is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Mexico
San Diego State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Mexico
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
UConn lost three of last four games vs Villanova, with all three losses by five or less points, so Wildcats been tough down stretch vs UConn, who held last five foes to 25-90 (27.8%) from arc. Villanova is 2-2 in league, losing by 7 at Marquette, but 1 at home to Louisville. Huskies are 2-2-1 vs spread as home favorite. Big East HFs are 17-12 vs spread.
Florida won seven of last nine games vs South Carolina, winning the last five, three by three or less points; Gators are 4-1 in last five visits here. Dogs are 7-2 vs spread in series. Carolina is 1-3 vs top 60 teams (Florida #34) they're 1-4 allowing 82+ points, 11-0 otherwise. Home teams are 10-8 against the spread in SEC games this season.
Home side won five of last six George Mason-Northeastern games, with Patriots losing two of its last three trips here. Mason is 7-0 in CAA, 3-0 on road, winning by 1-12-4 points. Huskies are 6-1 in CAA, 3-0 home, winning by 16-23-15 points; no one in CAA has scored more than 57 points against them. CAA home favorites are 17-10 vs spread this year.
Florida State won last five games vs Miami, with two of last three wins in OT; they won last three visits here, by 3-8-7 points (dogs 3-1 against spread). Seminoles won eight of last ten games, but are just 11-53 from arc in ACC play. Miami split its first four QCC games, winning by 2-6 points. ACC home favorites are 4-12 against the spread.
Bradley lost two of last three games after 4-0 start in MVC- they scored just 61.3 ppg in last six games, but they're 3-1 on Valley road, losing by 6 at So. Illinois in last game. Bradley won four of last five vs No. Iowa, with dogs covering four of five. Panthers won, covered its last six games, winning last two home games by 24-14 points.
LSU lost its last four games vs Mississippi State by 11-point average; Tigers won last two games, leading by 18-23 points at half, scoring 84.0 ppg. Bulldogs are 3-0 in SEC, winning by 14-9-7 points, giving up 65.3 ppg- they've won five games in row, with a win at Arkansas. SEC home favorites are 10-4 against the spread.
Wisconsin won four in row, eight of last nine games vs Iowa, winning its last two visits here by 11-6 points; Badgers lost last two games, making just 11-44 from arc. Big 11 home underdogs are 3-2 vs spread. Iowa lost last three games by 3-15-22 points, scoring just 50.3 ppg, making 19-58 from arc. Only Big 11 team Iowa has beaten is Indiana.
Home side won last four Nebraska-Oklahoma games; Huskers lost last two visits to Norman by 23-17 points- they're 1-3 on road this season, losing by 20-1-12 points, winning only at Iowa State. Oklahoma is 3-0 in Big 12, winning by 8-15-6 points- they've allowed just 59.7 ppg in Big 12 games. Big 12 home favorites are 6-4 against the spread.
Missouri is 3-2 in last five games vs Oklahoma State, with visitor taking last two meetings, underdogs covering last five; Tigers won five of their last six games, winning last two by 45-31 points, making 25-45 from the arc. OSU had seven-game win streak snapped in OT at Baylor last game. Big 12 home teams are 9-8 against spread this season.
Clemson is 0-53 in Chapel Hill, losing in double OT there LY after they led by 15 in second half; Tigers lost last nine overall vs North Carolina, losing two OT games LY and another by five in ACC tourney. Clemson lost first game vs Wake Saturday; they're 2-0 as underdog this season. Tar Heels won last two games, by 22-17 points, after 0-2 start in ACC.
Home side won last four Baylor-Kansas State games; Bears lost last two visits to Little Apple by 11-9 points. K-State is 0-3 in Big 12, losing by 8-16-22 points, scoring 58.3 ppg, making just 16-54 from the arc. Baylor gave up 88 ppg in last two games (trailed by 11-7 at half); they're 2-1 on road, winning at Centenary, Washington State, losing 84-73 at A&M.
Arizona State beat Arizona twice LY, both by five points, after losing previous eight games in rivalry; favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their last five visits here. Sun Devils are 4-2 in Pac-10, holding five of six foes to 61 or less points. Wildcats average just 61.7 ppg in Pac-10 games (2-4), beating both Oregon schools in their only two home games.
UNLV lost its last three visits to BYU by 3-27-26 points; favorites are 9-0 vs spread in last nine series games. Rebels are 0-2 on the MVC road, losing by 17-2 points. BYU split its last four games, making just 10-39 from the arc in last two- they allowed 76-94-81 points in losses, they're 12-0 when allowing less than 76 points.
SEC Tip Sheet
By B Edwards
Georgia’s Dennis Felton, Alabama’s Mark Gottfried and Auburn’s Jeff Lebo are all on the hot seat in the SEC. The conference has a televised doubleheader tonight on Raycom Sports, in addition to two other games impacting a pair of the aforementioned coaches.
The Gators are looking to collect their 11th consecutive win, while Mississippi St. is also looking to stay hot. What else? Well, Tennessee destroyed Vandy last night in Music City.
And, lest we forget, there’s a coach’s wife who hasn’t been a happy camper lately. (How did he not veto her filing that lawsuit, or did she do it without telling him because she was so pissed?). Anyway, let’s get to tonight’s contests…
**Florida at South Carolina**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Florida (16-2 straight up, 4-7 against the spread) as a 1 ½-point favorite. As of early this morning, most sports books had the game at pick ‘em with a total of 150.
--Billy Donovan’s team has won 10 in a row to climb back into the AP Top 25 this week at No. 24. The Gators are astonishingly the lone SEC team in the AP rankings. They are also 24th LVSC’s Top 30 poll this week, moving up two spots thanks to wins at Auburn and vs. Arkansas.
--Nick Calathes had a monster game in Saturday’s 80-65 win over Arkansas as a 10 ½-point home ‘chalk.’ The sophomore guard from out of the Orlando area scored a game-high 28 points to go with 10 rebounds and seven assists.
--South Carolina (12-4 SU, 5-6 ATS) won its SEC home opener on Jan. 10, thumping Auburn 68-56 as a six-point favorite. Zam Fredrick II erupted for a game-high 27 points in the win over Jeff Lebo’s squad. Since then, however, USC has dropped back-to-back road games to LSU and Tennessee. The Gamecocks did cover the spread in Saturday’s 82-79 loss in Knoxville as nine-point underdogs.
--USC is second in the SEC in scoring, averaging 80.1 points per game. UF is fourth in the conference with a 78.9 PPG average.
--This game features two of the SEC’s premier point guards in USC’s Devan Downey and UF’s Calathes. Downey is the SEC’s second-leading scorer (19.6 PPG), while Calathes is sixth in scoring (17.7 PPG). Calathes leads the conference in assists (7.7 APG), while Downey has the fourth-most dimes (4.3 APG). Downey leads the SEC in steals with 3.0 per game, and he’s also 10th in free-throw percentage and fifth in minutes played. Calathes is second in the SEC in steals with 2.2 per game.
--South Carolina is 10-1 SU at home, but the ‘Cocks have a mediocre 2-4 spread record at Comcast Center in Columbia. Dating back to last season, they are 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games.
--The Gators have won five in a row over South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have taken the cash in five of the last seven head-to-head meetings.
--UF has seen the ‘under’ go 6-4 overall this year and it has cashed in each of its last four outings. On the flip side, South Carolina has watched the ‘over’ go 6-4 overall, 3-3 in its home assignments.
--The ‘under’ is on a 6-2 run in the last eight head-to-head meetings between these SEC East rivals.
--Raycom Sports will provide television coverage at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
**Mississippi State at LSU**
--LVSC opened LSU (14-3 SU, 5-4 ATS) as a five-point favorite. As of early this morning, most spots had the Tigers at 5 ½ with a total of 139. This is a monster game for both teams because there’s a chance that just one SEC West squad will get an NCAA Tournament bid. (Granted, it’s a little early to say that, but I’d say that scenario is better than 50-50 at this point.)
--Mississippi State (13-5 SU, 7-4 ATS) has won five consecutive games both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 73-66 win over Vandy as a four-point home favorite. Ravern Johnson scored 18 points to pace the winners, while freshman point guard Dee Bost continued his stellar play with 16 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals compared to just one turnover.
--LSU lost its SEC opener 65-59 at Alabama. However, Trent Johnson’s team bounced back with a home win over Auburn before spanking Ole Miss by an 83-51 count Saturday as a 1 ½-point road favorite. Tasmin Mitchell had a team-high 17 points in the blowout win over the Rebels.
--MSU junior center Jarvis Varnardo leads the nation in blocked shots with 5.2 per game.
--Rick Stansbury’s team has won four of the last five against LSU both SU and ATS. The ‘under’ is 4-2 in the last six head-to-head meetings between these SEC West adversaries.
--The ‘over’ has cashed tickets in six of the Bulldogs’ last seven games. Meanwhile, LSU has seen the ‘under’ go 5-4 overall, although the ‘over’ is 3-2 in its home games.
**Ole Miss at Alabama**
--LVSC opened Alabama (11-6 SU, 6-6 ATS) as a seven-point ‘chalk’ and most books had that same number this morning.
--After Alabama disposed of LSU just 10 days ago in its SEC opener, it appeared to perhaps be the team to beat in the SEC West. Less than two weeks later, the team has lost its senior leader for the season and Mark Gottfried’s future at his alma mater looks tenuous at best. And the Crimson Tide have lost back-to-back games to extend their SEC road losing streak to 14 games.
--Ronald Steele, one of just two players in school history to score 1,000 points and dish out 400 career assists, has decided to shut it down for the season after consulting with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday. Steele is suffering from plantar fasciitis that in his foot that doesn’t involve his gimpy knees that caused him to redshirt last season. Best of luck to Steele in his recovery, as he was one of the SEC’s best point guards over the last decade before injuries derailed his collegiate career.
--Ole Miss (10-7, 7-6 ATS) can certainly relate to dealing with injuries. In fact, the Rebels have been decimated by injuries more than any other program in the country. They are without three starters who went down with season-enders, including stud sophomore point guard Chris Warren who was off to a sizzling start before tearing his ACL in a narrow loss to Louisville.
--The ‘under’ is on an incredible 8-1 run in the last nine head-to-head meetings between these SEC West counterparts. Alabama has taken the cash in eight of the last 10 encounters.
--The ‘over’ is 8-4 overall for ‘Bama, 5-2 in its home games at Coleman Coliseum. The ‘under’ is 7-6 overall for the Rebels this year.
**Auburn at Kentucky**
--LVSC tabbed Kentucky (14-4 SU, 9-3 ATS) as a 12 ½-point home favorite for this SEC showdown at Rupp Arena.
--Billy Gillispie’s squad is out to a 3-0 start in SEC play, cruising to a trio of wins by double-digit margins. The Wildcats dropped Vandy 70-60 at home before going on the road to trounce both Tennessee and Georgia last week.
--Jodie Meeks dropped a school-record 54 points on the Vols in a performance for the ages last Tuesday. Then on Sunday at UGA, Meeks had 22 points to lead the ‘Cats to a 68-45 triumph as nine-point road favorites.
--Auburn (11-6 SU, 8-3 ATS) bounced back from a pair of SEC losses to LSU and Florida by trashing Alabama 85-71 Saturday as a six-point home ‘chalk.’ Tay Waller scored a game-high 22 points, while Korvotney Barber finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.
--UK has covered the number in five straight games and eight of its last nine. The ‘Cats are 10-2 SU and 5-2 ATS at home. They are 4-1 ATS as double-digit favorites.
--Auburn owns a 3-2 spread record as an underdog this season. The Tigers cashed tickets in their lone double-digit underdog spot, an 81-74 loss at Xavier as 12 ½-point ‘dogs.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Eastern with Raycom Sports providing the telecast.
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