News and Notes Wednesday
California beat Murray State 75-70 Monday in game that wasn't nearly that close; Racers hit some 3's down stretch to make game seem closer than final score. Bears start four seniors, share ball well, aren't real tough inside- they're a favorite in Pac-10. Detroit has some transfers eligible, so they're better this year, but it should take time for new faces to adjust. Titans are picked to finish 6th in a 10-team Horizon League.
Syracuse forced 32 turnovers, held overmatched Albany to 27% from floor in easy win Monday; now young Orangemen face Robert Morris squad that was 24-11 LY, lost 77-62 to Michigan State in NCAAs and is #4 pick in NEC this year after losing two starters (MVP, top defensive player in league). RMC lost to Rutgers of Big East by 12 LY, they lost to Miami by 8. Big edge for Syracuse having already played a game.
ROBERT MORRIS vs. SYRACUSE
No trends available
Syracuse is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Syracuse is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. NORTH CAROLINA
No trends available
North Carolina is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
DETROIT vs. CALIFORNIA
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
California is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
California is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
DETROIT at CALIFORNIA
DETROIT: 9-18 ATS in all games
CALIFORNIA: 10-2 ATS at home off non-conf game