Wednesday's Tip Sheet
By Brian Edwards
With my VI cohort Brad Young handling the preview for Wednesday’s crucial ACC showdown between Wake Forest and Duke, I’ll take care of trying to prep gamblers for the rest of the card, particularly several televised tilts.
**Kansas at Nebraska**
--Unless you’re a die-hard fan of KU or Nebraska, this game is going to get minimal run on your television Wednesday night. Unless, of course, you make a large wager on this ESPN2 contest slated for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Kansas (15-4 straight up, 9-4 against the spread) as a five-point favorite with a total of 131.
--Nebraska (12-6 SU, 5-5 ATS) hasn’t tasted an NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998. If the Cornhuskers are hoping to go dancing this season, a win in this spot is almost mandatory. They own an 11-2 SU record and a 3-2 ATS mark at home.
--Doc Sadler’s team has lost back-to-back games and three of its last four, including Saturday’s 76-74 loss to Oklahoma St. in overtime. The ‘Huskers failed to cover the number as 2 ½-point home favorites. Sophomore guard Cookie Miller had 19 points in the losing effort.
--Since losing 75-62 at Michigan St., Bill Self’s squad has won its first four Big 12 games both SU and ATS. KU thumped Iowa St. by an 82-67 count Saturday as a seven-point road ‘chalk.’ For the 15th time in 19 games, Sherron Collins had a team-high 26 points. Collins leads the team in scoring and is third in the Big 12 with an 18.7 points per game average.
--Self is getting outstanding play from sophomore center Cole Aldrich, who leads the Big 12 in field-goal percentage (63.6%) and blocked shots (2.7 per game). Aldrich is also averaging 15.4 PPG (12th in Big 12) and 9.8 rebounds per contest (second in Big 12).
--Nebraska has only been a home underdog once this year, beating Missouri 56-51 as a three-point puppy. Meanwhile, KU is 2-0 both SU and ATS as a road favorite.
--The ‘under’ is 7-3 overall for Nebraska, 4-1 in its home assignments.
--The ‘over’ is 8-5 overall for KU.
--KU has won 11 in a row and 20 of the last 21 against Nebraska. Most importantly, the Jayhawks are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 head-to-head meetings. The ‘over’ is 6-2-1 in the last nine Nebraska-KU encounters.
--KU is 4-0 in Big 12 play, while Nebraska has a 2-3 mark in league play.
**LSU at Tennessee**
--Has Tennessee (12-6 SU, 7-8-1 ATS) played itself onto the bubble? No, it says here, because the Volunteers played a killer non-conference schedule with a pair of games against Gonzaga, in addition to facing Georgetown, Memphis, Kansas and Marquette. They beat the Hoyas and the Golden Eagles, not to mention a quality victory over mid-major power Siena.
--LSU (15-4 SU, 6-5 ATS) is coming off its first home loss of the season to Xavier by a 70-60 count as a 2 ½-point favorite. Marcus Thornton had a game-high 30 points in defeat.
--Bruce Pearl’s team is hoping to bounce back from a 54-52 home loss to Memphis as a three-point favorite. UT junior forward Tyler Smith had 13 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort.
--LVSC opened the Vols as 7 ½-point favorites. Kenny White, the Chief Operating Officer at LVSC, made the number 10. LVSC oddsmaker Mike Seba had the lowest number (6 1/2).
--UT is 7-3 SU and 3-4-1 ATS at home this season. The Vols’ losses at Thompson-Boling Arena have come to Kentucky, Gonzaga (in OT) and Memphis.
--UT leads the SEC in scoring with an 81.2 PPG average. However, the Vols are last in scoring defense, allowing 74.3 PPG.
--LSU’s Thornton, a senior combo guard who isn’t afraid to hoist a few jumpers, is fourth in the SEC in scoring with an 18.9 PPG average.
--LSU has covered the number in four straight against UT and six of the last seven.
--The ‘under’ has cashed in three straight for UT. That has resulted in an 8-8 overall record and a 4-4 home mark for UT totals.
--The ‘over’ is 6-5 overall for LSU, but the ‘under’ has hit in both of the Tigers’ SEC road games. They are 1-1 both SU and ATS in those SEC road assignments.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Gamblers in the southeast can catch this game on Raycom Sports, while others can watch via ESPN’s Full-Court Package.
**North Carolina at FSU**
--LVSC opened North Carolina (17-2 SU, 8-9 ATS) as an 11 ½-point favorite.
--FSU (16-4 SU, 9-4-1 ATS) hasn’t gone to the NCAA Tournament since 1998 when Steve Robinson’s first team – with Pat Kennedy’s players – made it to the second round before losing to Valpo. More than a decade later, the Seminoles appear to be in excellent position to head their name called on Selection Sunday. A win in this spot would obviously be huge.
--UNC has won won three in a row, going 2-1 ATS, since dropping its first two ACC games. The Tar Heels are off a dominant 94-70 win over Clemson last Wednesday as 13-point home favorites. Wayne Ellington was nothing short of sensational, producing 25 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Tyler Hansbrough, last season’s Wooden Award winner, had 20 points and 10 boards.
--Leonard Hamilton’s team has won eight of its 10 home games, compiling a 2-3 spread record. There was no shame in either home loss for the ‘Noles that came against Pitt and Duke.
--FSU is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six lined games. The ‘Noles are off a 73-62 win at Virginia as one-point road favorites. Senior guard Toney Douglas had 21 points and five assists for the winners.
--Both of these schools are in a three-way tie with Clemson for third place in the ACC with 3-2 records in conference play.
--UNC has won nine in a row over Florida St., winning the last five meetings by double-digit margins. However, the ‘Noles are a respectable 5-5 ATS in the last 10 encounters.
--The ‘under’ is 8-6 overall for FSU, 4-1 in its home games. Meanwhile, UNC has watched the ‘over’ go 9-8 overall.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Eastern with television coverage provided by ESPN’s Full-Court Package.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
--America was introduced to Ole Miss freshman guard Terrico White last night. The phenom from Memphis, who garnered Mr. Basketball honors in Tennessee last year, did not disappoint. In fact, he was nothing short of sensational. First of all, he was the catalyst in the Rebels’ stunning 85-80 win over Kentucky as nine-point underdogs. Bettors backing Ole Miss on the money line earned a plus-350 payout ($350 net on $100 wagers).
Back to White, who finished with 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds. He also ran the point, handling Kentucky’s pressure defense with just two turnovers. Most notably, White threw down one of the sickest dunks you’ll ever see in traffic over both Patrick Patterson and Perry Stevenson.
Back to Ole Miss – I made the mistake of saying yesterday that this was virtually a ‘throw-away season’ for the Rebels since three starters were down with season-ending injuries, including star point guard Chris Warren. I was way wrong with that. Now in terms of making the NCAA Tournament, I was right. But there’s plenty to play for in Oxford. There’s not a senior on the Ole Miss roster.
So next year, Andy Kennedy will have Warren, David Huertas (15 points last night), White, Trevor Gaskins (SEC All-Freshman selection last year) and Zach Graham rotating as the three guards/wings on the court. The five ‘bigs’ will be Murphy Holloway, Eniel Polynice (10.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG LY), Malcolm White, DeAundre Cranston (how about his energy vs. UK!) and Terrance Henry. That’s a Top 25 team for sure.
--Most common question at the lunch table in Oxford today: Think Coach Kennedy 'had fun' when he got home from last night's big win?
--LVSC opened Florida as a 17-point favorite for tonight’s home game against Georgia at the O-Dome. The Gators, who are coming off a blowout win Sunday at Vandy, are 3-4 ATS as double-digit favorites. The ‘under’ is 8-2-1 in the last 11 head-to-head meetings between these SEC rivals. The ‘under’ has cashed in three straight for UGA this year and five of UF’s last six.
--Georgia's regular-season road record under head coach Dennis Felton: 9-47
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Duke at Wake Forest
By Brad Young
The last two teams to be ranked first in the Associated Press poll collide at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum when top-ranked Duke visits sixth-ranked Wake Forest. The Blue Devils have ascended to the top spot compliments of their current 10-game winning streak, while the Demon Deacons enter this contest off their first setback of the season.
Duke sits atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings with an unblemished 5-0 league record, while Wake Forest is 1 ½ games behind at 3-1. The Demon Deacons are a ½-game behind Virginia Tech, but a ½-game ahead of Clemson, North Carolina and Florida State.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants installed Duke as a one-point road ‘chalk’ over Wake Forest, with the total set at 152. ESPN will provide coverage of this ACC contest beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Duke (18-1 straight up, 11-7 against the spread) routed Maryland Saturday as a 15 ½-point home favorite, 85-44. The Blue Devils improved to 3-1 ATS their last four outings with that victory. The ‘under’ is 5-1-1 their last seven games.
Duke’s domination over the Terrapins was across the board. The Blue Devils outrebounded Maryland, 52-29, while shooting 43 percent (31-of-73) from the field and limiting the Terps to 28 percent (18-of-64). Guard Gerald Henderson stepped up with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Kyle Singler added 11 and seven.
The Blue Devils are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS on the road, winning those affairs by an average score of 73-62. Duke’s lone setback of the season occurred at Michigan December 6 as a 10-point road ‘chalk,’ 81-73. The Blue Devils follow this contest with a home game against Virginia.
Wake Forest (16-1 SU, 8-5 ATS) takes the court for the first time since suffering its first setback of the season. The Demon Deacons fell to Virginia Tech last Wednesday as a decided 13-point home favorite, 78-71. That setback also snapped a five-game winning streak ATS. The combined 149 points eclipsed the 144-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘under’ outings.
Wake Forest won the rebounding battle, 35-32, but couldn’t dig out of a 10-point halftime deficit. The Demon Deacons shot 43 percent (28-of-65) from the field, but allowed the Hokies to connect at a 50-percent clip (25-of-50). Four starters reached double digits in scoring, led by Jeff Teague’s 23 points and five rebounds.
Wake Forest is 8-1 SU at home but just 3-2 ATS, winning those affairs by an average score of 84-62. The Demon Deacons follow this matchup with a two-game road trip against Georgia Tech and Miami.
Duke and Wake Forest have split the last two meetings SU and ATS, with the home team prevailing each time. The Blue Devils triumphed two years ago as a 15 ½-point home favorite, 62-40, while the Demon Deacons prevailed last season as an 8 ½-point home ‘chalk,’ 86-73.
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(1) Duke (18-1, 10-7-1 ATS) at (6) Wake Forest (16-1, 8-5 ATS)
Back on top of the national rankings for the first time since 2006, Duke faces its toughest ACC foe to date when it travels to Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a clash with sixth-ranked Wake Forest.
The Blue Devils pummeled Maryland 85-44 as a 15-point home favorite Saturday, posting their largest margin of victory ever against the Terrapins. Duke, which is the third different No. 1 team in the last three weeks, has won 10 in a row, going 5-3-1 ATS in lined contests, with eight of the victories coming by double digits. During the run, coach Mike Krzyzewski’s club has posted an average margin of victory of 22.7 points per game, including 21 ppg in ACC play.
Wake Forest has been idle since last Wednesday, when it suffered its first loss of the season, a 78-71 setback to Virginia Tech as a 13-point favorite, snapping a 5-0 ATS run. The loss came just two days after the Demon Deacons took over the top spot in the rankings. Wake Forest has scored 78 and 71 points in its last two games after notching more than 80 points in 12 of its first 15 games.
Duke is 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in conference play (2-0, 1-1 ATS) on the road), while the Demon Deacons are 3-1 SU and ATS in the ACC. The Blue Devils are putting up 72.4 ppg and yielding a paltry 51.6 ppg in conference, with Wake Forest averaging 81 ppg and giving up 74.5 ppg in league action.
The Demon Deacons ended a five-game SU and a six-game ATS losing skid to Duke with last year’s surprising 86-73 rout of the Blue Devils as an 8½-point underdog. The home team has won eight of the last nine clashes going back to 2003 and is 13-2 ATS in the last 15 battles.
The Blue Devils, who are coming off a three-game homestand, are 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS on the highway. They’re also 4-1 ATS in their last five games after a victory of 20 points or more. Wake Forest is 9-1 in its gym (4-2 ATS in lined games), and the Deacons are on ATS streaks of 5-1 against winning teams, 5-2 on Wednesday and 7-0 at home against teams with a winning road record.
Duke is on “under” streaks of 20-6 overall, 4-1 on the highway, 10-1 in ACC play, 5-0 on Wednesday and 10-2 after a spread-cover. On the flip side, Wake Forest has gone over the total in five of its last seven at home and seven of its last 10 against winning teams, and the over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in this rivalry and 4-1 in the last five clashes in Winston Salem.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
(3) Pitt (18-1, 8-5-1 ATS) at (21) Villanova (15-4, 8-7 ATS)
Pitt shoots for its third consecutive Big East victory and second in a row on the road when it visits the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia for a battle with inconsistent Villanova.
The Panthers have bounced back from their only loss of the season – a 69-63 setback at Louisville as a two-point underdog – with a pair of impressive wins and covers. They knocked off Syracuse 78-60 as a nine-point home favorite 11 days ago, then went to West Virginia on Sunday and punked the Mountaineers 79-67 as a one-point pup. Pitt has scored at least 70 points in all but two of 19 games and it has held its last six opponents under 70 points, giving up 63.2 ppg during this stretch.
Villanova shook off a tough 89-83 loss at then-No. 3 UConn a week ago with Saturday’s 70-61 victory at South Florida, cashing as a six-point road chalk. The Wildcats have alternated SU wins and losses in their last seven games, but they’ve followed up an 0-3 ATS slide with three straight spread-covers.
Pitt is 6-1 SU and 4-3 ATS in Big East play, including 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS on the road, and the Panthers are averaging 76.1 ppg and allowing 64.4 ppg in league play. Villanova has split its first six Big East contests both SU and ATS, putting up 75 ppg but allowing 72 ppg.
The Panthers are on a 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS roll in this rivalry, but the schools split last year’s two meetings with Villanova eking out a 64-63 victory as a three-point home favorite and Pitt taking a 69-57 decision as a seven-point home chalk. The underdog is 3-1 ATS in the last four battles.
Pitt is on ATS streaks of 6-2-1 on the road, 7-3 in Big East play and 4-1 versus winning teams, but it has failed to cash in five of its last six on Wednesday. Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last five on Wednesday and 4-0 ATS in its last four at home against teams with a winning road record.
For Pitt, the over is on streaks of 13-4 in league action, 5-1 on Wednesday and 4-0 after a spread-cover. The Wildcats are on “over” stretches of 5-1 overall and 6-1 in Big East action, and the under is 18-6 in Villanova’s last 24 at home and 5-0 in its last five against winning teams. Also, the last five meetings in this rivalry have stayed low.
ATS ADVANTAGE: PITT
(5) North Carolina (17-2, 8-9 ATS) at Florida State (16-4, 9-4-1 ATS)
North Carolina goes after its fourth straight win overall and its 10th consecutive victory over Florida State as this ACC rivalry resumes with a matchup at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla.
Since dropping their first two conference games to Boston College and Wake Forest, the Tar Heels have regained their dominant form with three straight double-digit victories over Virginia (83-61), Miami, Fla. (82-65) and Clemson (94-70), going 2-1 ATS during the winning streak. In last Wednesday’s rout of Clemson, North Carolina shot 53 percent from the field and held the one-loss Tigers to 35.3 percent and easily cashed as a 13-point home chalk.
Florida State rolled past Virginia 73-62 as a one-point favorite, improving to 3-1 (2-1-1 ATS) in its last four games, three of which were played on the road. Like UNC, the Seminoles are 3-2 in the ACC (3-1-1 ATS), and in their two league games, they lost 66-58 to Duke but covered as a 9½-point underdog and edged Maryland 76-73 in overtime, falling short as a four-point favorite.
The Tar Heels have scored at least 90 points 10 times in their last 16 games, and they’ve eclipsed the 80-point mark in 17 of 19 contests this season, helping them rank second in the nation in scoring (93 ppg) and 10th in shooting (49.2 percent). In ACC play, Roy Williams’ squad is averaging 85.2 ppg and giving up 74.6 ppg. Meanwhile, the Seminoles are outscoring conference foes by just three ppg (71-68).
North Carolina posted three double-digit victories over Florida State last year, but went just 1-2 ATS. The Tar Heels won 84-73 in overtime as a 9½-point road chalk in their one visit to Tallahassee, then prevailed 90-77 at home and 82-70 in the ACC tournament, coming up just short as a 16-point and 13½-point favorite, respectively. UNC is 9-0 in the last nine meetings (5-4 ATS), going 3-0 SU and ATS at Florida State. Finally, the visitor is 6-2 ATS in the last eight head-to-head meetings.
North Carolina is just 4-7 ATS in its last 11, alternating spread-covers in the last eight games. The Heels are also in ATS funks of 2-6 in league play and 2-7 after a SU win, but they’re also on positive pointspread stretches of 6-0 on Wednesday, 39-18-1 after a spread-cover and 37-15 after a victory over more than 20 points. The Seminoles are on ATS runs of 4-1-1 overall, 7-1-2 in ACC action, 9-4-1 after a SU win and 11-5-2 against winning teams, but they’re 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 home games and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight on Wednesday.
The under is 4-1 in North Carolina’s last five on the road and 14-6 in FSU’s last 20 on Wednesday, but the Heels have topped the total in seven of their last nine on Wednesday. Finally, the under is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NORTH CAROLINA
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MICHIGAN (14 - 6) at OHIO ST (13 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-1 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FORDHAM (2 - 15) at ST BONAVENTURE (11 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 76-104 ATS (-38.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-1 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 3-1 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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SYRACUSE (17 - 4) at PROVIDENCE (13 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 19-39 ATS (-23.9 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
SYRACUSE is 2-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 2-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 11) at LASALLE (11 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE 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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ST JOSEPHS (11 - 7) at RICHMOND (11 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OLD DOMINION (11 - 8) at JAMES MADISON (13 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-2 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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VANDERBILT (12 - 7) at S CAROLINA (14 - 4) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-2 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT 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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SMU (6 - 11) at UCF (13 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 34-63 ATS (-35.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all home games this season.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
UCF is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-1 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-1 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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BALL ST (9 - 8) at BOWLING GREEN (9 - 9) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 straight up against BALL ST 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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ST JOHNS (11 - 8) at W VIRGINIA (14 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 2-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 3-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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DUKE (18 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (16 - 1) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 61-33 ATS (+24.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
WAKE FOREST is 66-93 ATS (-36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against DUKE 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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TEMPLE (11 - 7) at RHODE ISLAND (13 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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GEORGIA ST (5 - 15) at DREXEL (10 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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AKRON (11 - 8) at TOLEDO (4 - 15) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
AKRON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 1-1 straight up against AKRON 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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PITTSBURGH (18 - 1) at VILLANOVA (15 - 4) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 straight up against VILLANOVA 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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TOWSON ST (7 - 14) at WM & MARY (6 - 13) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
WM & MARY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WM & MARY is 74-109 ATS (-45.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 2-1 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 2-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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MEMPHIS (16 - 3) at E CAROLINA (10 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 197-156 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 197-156 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 112-84 ATS (+19.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 146-104 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 88-56 ATS (+26.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 109-142 ATS (-47.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 109-142 ATS (-47.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 68-102 ATS (-44.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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N ILLINOIS (6 - 11) at MIAMI OHIO (10 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-1 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HOFSTRA (13 - 7) at UNC-WILMINGTON (5 - 16) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 121-89 ATS (+23.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 59-33 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-2 straight up against HOFSTRA 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 FLORIDA (7 - 12) at LOUISVILLE (15 - 3) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LOUISVILLE is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 4-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 4-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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GEORGETOWN (12 - 6) at CINCINNATI (13 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 59-84 ATS (-33.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 3-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE (6 - 12) at XAVIER (17 - 2) - 1/28/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in January games this season.
XAVIER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in January games this season.
XAVIER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 1-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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KANSAS (15 - 4) at NEBRASKA (12 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
KANSAS is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 4-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 5-0 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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OHIO U (10 - 8) at C MICHIGAN (5 - 12) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 173-137 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 173-137 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 95-67 ATS (+21.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 122-87 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 2-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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LOYOLA-IL (12 - 9) at WI-MILWAUKEE (12 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 109-81 ATS (+19.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 106-77 ATS (+21.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-3 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 4-2 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WICHITA ST (9 - 11) at BRADLEY (12 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 3-2 straight up against WICHITA ST 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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UTEP (11 - 8) at HOUSTON (12 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-3 straight up against UTEP 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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LSU (15 - 4) at TENNESSEE (12 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 3-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-1 straight up against LSU 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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MISSOURI ST (9 - 11) at S ILLINOIS (9 - 11) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 4-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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EVANSVILLE (12 - 7) at DRAKE (14 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 5-1 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 4-2 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ILLINOIS ST (17 - 3) at N IOWA (14 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 straight up against N IOWA 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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UAB (13 - 7) at TULSA (13 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-1 straight up against TULSA 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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GEORGIA (9 - 10) at FLORIDA (17 - 3) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 179-140 ATS (+25.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 179-140 ATS (+25.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 145-112 ATS (+21.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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IL-CHICAGO (10 - 9) at WI-GREEN BAY (15 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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TULANE (8 - 10) at RICE (6 - 13) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
RICE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 3-2 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 4-1 straight up against RICE 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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INDIANA (5 - 13) at NORTHWESTERN (10 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 3-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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CONNECTICUT (18 - 1) at DEPAUL (8 - 12) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DEPAUL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL 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
DEPAUL is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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 (17 - 3) at KANSAS ST (12 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 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 3-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 3-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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N CAROLINA (17 - 2) at FLORIDA ST (16 - 4) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 3-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 5-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST 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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TEXAS TECH (11 - 8) at TEXAS A&M (15 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 3-1 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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COLORADO ST (7 - 13) at NEW MEXICO (12 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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TCU (13 - 7) at SAN DIEGO ST (13 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-1 straight up against TCU 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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DAVIDSON (16 - 3) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (9 - 11) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 4-2 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 6-0 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
6:30 PM MICHIGAN vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan
Ohio State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Michigan
7:00 PM AKRON vs. TOLEDO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Akron's last 8 games
Toledo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Akron
Toledo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Akron
7:00 PM BALL STATE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Ball State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Bowling Green is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Ball State
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ball State
7:00 PM DAVIDSON vs. CHATTANOOGA
Davidson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chattanooga
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chattanooga
Chattanooga is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Chattanooga is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM DUKE vs. WAKE FOREST
Duke is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games on the road
Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games when playing at home against Duke
7:00 PM FORDHAM vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Fordham is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Fordham is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
St. Bonaventure is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fordham
St. Bonaventure is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Fordham
7:00 PM GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. LA SALLE
George Washington is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
La Salle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against George Washington
La Salle is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing George Washington
7:00 PM GEORGIA STATE vs. DREXEL
Georgia State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drexel
Georgia State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Drexel is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. UNC WILMINGTON
Hofstra is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Hofstra is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
UNC Wilmington is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Hofstra
UNC Wilmington is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Hofstra
7:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. EAST CAROLINA
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing East Carolina
East Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
East Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
7:00 PM NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Northern Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Miami (Ohio) is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
7:00 PM OLD DOMINION vs. JAMES MADISON
Old Dominion is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing James Madison
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games when playing James Madison
James Madison is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
James Madison is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. VILLANOVA
Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Villanova is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Villanova is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
7:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. RICHMOND
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Joseph's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Richmond is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Richmond is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. LOUISVILLE
South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Louisville
South Florida is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Southern Methodist is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Methodist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Central Florida is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Central Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
7:00 PM ST. JOHN'S vs. WEST VIRGINIA
St. John's is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
St. John's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. John's
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. John's
7:00 PM SYRACUSE vs. PROVIDENCE
Syracuse is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Providence
Syracuse is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Providence
Providence is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Providence's last 5 games
7:00 PM TEMPLE vs. RHODE ISLAND
Temple is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Temple is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Rhode Island is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Rhode Island is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
7:00 PM TOWSON STATE vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Towson State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Towson State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of William & Mary's last 5 games when playing Towson State
William & Mary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Towson State
7:00 PM VANDERBILT vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Vanderbilt is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
South Carolina is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
South Carolina is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
7:30 PM CHARLOTTE vs. XAVIER
Charlotte is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Xavier is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Xavier is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
7:30 PM GEORGETOWN vs. CINCINNATI
Georgetown is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Georgetown is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
7:30 PM KANSAS vs. NEBRASKA
Kansas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas
Nebraska is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas
8:00 PM GEORGIA vs. FLORIDA
Georgia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
Georgia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
8:00 PM ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Illinois-Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois-Chicago
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois-Chicago
8:00 PM LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Loyola of Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Loyola of Chicago
Wisc-Milwaukee is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Loyola of Chicago
8:00 PM LSU vs. TENNESSEE
LSU is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LSU's last 11 games on the road
Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LSU
Tennessee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LSU
8:00 PM OHIO vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Ohio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Central Michigan
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Central Michigan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
8:00 PM TEXAS EL PASO vs. HOUSTON
Texas El Paso is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Houston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
8:00 PM TULANE vs. RICE
Tulane is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tulane is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rice
Rice is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games at home
8:05 PM EVANSVILLE vs. DRAKE
Evansville is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Drake
Evansville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drake
Drake is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Drake is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
8:05 PM ILLINOIS STATE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 6 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Illinois State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 6 games when playing Illinois State
8:05 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Missouri State is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Southern Illinois is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
8:05 PM UAB vs. TULSA
UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tulsa
UAB is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tulsa is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Tulsa is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
8:05 PM WICHITA STATE vs. BRADLEY
Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Wichita State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Bradley is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Bradley is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
8:30 PM INDIANA vs. NORTHWESTERN
Indiana is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northwestern is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Northwestern is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana
9:00 PM CONNECTICUT vs. DEPAUL
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
DePaul is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
9:00 PM MISSOURI vs. KANSAS STATE
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas State
Missouri is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas State
Kansas State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Kansas State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
9:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA STATE
North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Florida State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Florida State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
9:00 PM TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS A&M
Texas Tech is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Texas A&M
Texas Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Texas A&M is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
9:30 PM COLORADO STATE vs. NEW MEXICO
Colorado State is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
Colorado State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
New Mexico is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado State
New Mexico is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado State
10:00 PM HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. FRESNO STATE
No trends available
Fresno State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fresno State's last 6 games
10:00 PM TCU vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
TCU is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
TCU is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Tips and Trends
#1 Duke at #4 Wake Forest
Duke (-2, O/U 149): The Blue Devils sit atop the national rankings for the first time since the 2005-06 season - replacing their opponent - and have become the third ACC team this season to reach #1. “It’s a big deal for us because it means we’re playing really well,” Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “We talked about it last week that, just don’t worry about anything, let’s just play. It’s the same thing we’re going to tell them going into this next week. It’s an honor and it says you’re playing real well. You don’t get anything from it except a really big headline when you lose.”
Duke is 10-0 SU in its last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 10-1 in Duke's last 11 games vs. ACC.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 73
Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons barely knew what it was like to be the best team in the country, as they suffered their first loss only two days after achieving the top spot. Wake Forest may have been caught looking ahead to this game against Duke last Wednesday in a 78-71 loss at home to Virginia Tech. “We’re going to find out about our guys a little bit,” Demon Deacons head coach Dino Gaudio said. “There’s tough kids in that locker room. There’s no doubt in my mind that they’ll bow their necks and go back to work.” Wake is only 4-24 all-time against the #1 team in the nation with all of the wins coming when ranked outside the Top 25.
Home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 76 (Side Play of the Day)
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
Ohio State (+3) won 65-58 at Michigan 11 days ago, making 55% from floor, their 8th win in last nine games vs Wolverines, who dropped last last four visits here by 26-10-13-10 points. Michigan lost three of last four games; they're 0-2 as Big 11 road dog. Ohio State lost last couple of games, scoring 58 ppg. Big 11 home favorites are 16-14 vs spread.
Syracuse won its last four games vs Providence, winning last two visits here by four points each; Orangemen lost three of last four games- they lost last two road games, by 14 at Georgetown, 18 at Pitt. Friars are 5-2 in Big East, 4-0 if they allow less than 82 points, 3-1 at home, losing to Marquette. Big East home teams are 22-32 against the spread.
Home side won seven of last eight Duke-Wake Forest games; Devils are 1-3 in last four visits here, losing 86-73 LY (-9.5), but are 5-1 in last six overall. Duke is 5-0 in ACC, winning by 8 at Florida State, 14 at Georgia Tech. Wake has had week off since losing first game, at home to Virginia Tech. ACC home teams are 12-20 against the spread.
Temple held its last two opponents under 30% from floor, winning by 25-27 points, but they lost only A-14 road game, at UMass. Temple is 16 for last 34 from arc. Home side won four of the last five Temple-URI games, splitting last two here. Temple (-3) beat Rams 92-89 in OT LY. A-14 home favorites are 9-11 against the spread.
Home side won four of last five Pitt-Villanova games; Panthers lost two of last three visits here, but won three of last four overall in series. Pitt is 6-1 in Big East, losing only at Louisville- they've won at Georgetown by 16, West Virginia by 12. Villanova is 3-3 in Big East, 1-1 at home. Big East home underdogs are 4-13 against the spread.
Georgetown won last four games vs Cincinnati, all by 10+ points; they won last visit here 75-65 (-11.5), but Hoyas lost four of last six games, losing last two road games, at Notre Dame, Seton Hall- they scored 74+ points in their three Big East wins, 67 or less in losses. Bearcats are 3-1 in last four games, but lost two of three conference home games.
Kansas won last 11 games vs Nebraska, winning last four visits here by 13-21-20-21 points; last nine Jayhawk series wins are by 9+ pts (8-1 vs spread). Kansas is 4-0 in Big 12, winning by 17 at Colorado, at Iowa St. by 15 on the road. Huskers lost three of last four games; they're 2-1 at home, losing last home game in overtime to Oklahoma State.
Underdog covered last four UTEP-Houston games; Cougars won 92-84 in El Paso two weeks ago (+4), going 34-41 at foul line, but Coleman is out after getting tossed from Arizona game. Miners are 1-3 in their last four games, but are 2-1 on C-USA road- their foes averaged 39 FTs per game over last four games. Houston is 2-0 at home, winning by 19-18.
Tennessee, LSU split last six meetings, alternating wins; home side won four of last five in series; Tigers lost last two visits here, by 22-3 points. Dogs covered last three series games. LSU lost at home to Xavier in last game, but won last three SEC games, winning by 32 at Ole Miss. Vols are just 3-4 this month; road team is 4-0 vs spread in their SEC games.
Northern Iowa won its last eight games (7-1 vs spread); they're 2-2 as an MVC home favorite, winning last three at home by 24-14-5 pts. UNI is 4-2 in last six series games, but lost 56-42 to Illinois State last March in MVC tourney. Redbirds lost last three road games, are 0-6 vs spread in last six games. MVC home favorites are 16-19 against the spread.
Underdog is 4-1 vs spread in Tulsa's C-USA wins- they split two home games in league; Hurricane beat UAB in OT in LY's conference tourney, their first win in last four series games. Blazers are 0-2 on C-USA road, losing by 19 at Houston, 13 at Memphis, but they scored 78 points in each of last two games at home. C-USA home favorites are 13-10.
North Carolina won last nine games vs Florida State (5-3 vs spread last eight); they won last three visits here by 13-1-11ot points, and beat the Seminoles in last two ACC tourneys. Tar Heels won last three games by 22-17-24 points, holding all three foes under 40% from floor. Seminoles are 4-0 vs spread as an ACC underdog, winning three of last four SU.
Davidson beat Chattanooga 100-95 at home Dec 13, despite trailing by 4 at half- they were 12-32 from arc, Mocs 15-35. Game came right after Davidson had beaten West Virginia in NYC. Wildcats are 9-0 in SoCon, winning road games by 4-15-18-21 points. Mocs lost in double OT last game, their first loss in last six contests.