Game of the day: Connecticut at Marquette
By MATT SEVERANCE
Connecticut Huskies at Marquette Golden Eagles (Wednesday, 7 p.m, ESPN)
Line: Pick
What's at stake: Possibly the Big East regular season crown. Connecticut and Marquette are two of four teams with only two conference losses. The Golden Eagles still must play the other current two-loss teams, Louisville and Pittsburgh, at their place. Also, Huskies coach Jim Calhoun can become the seventh coach in Division-I history to reach the 800-win plateau.
Series History: This is the only scheduled meeting of the season. Marquette leads 2-1 all-time, but lost by 16 on UConn’s court in January ‘08. Senior Eagles leading scorer Jerel McNeal was held to just nine points in that one, while the Huskies had five players score in double figures.
Something's gotta give: Connecticut is unbeaten in 12 games away from home this season – the only team in the nation without a road loss. The Huskies are 7-0 in Big East road games (5-2 ATS) and have won 12 of their past 14 games against ranked opponents. They are 26-16 under Calhoun in games in which they and the opponent are ranked in the top 10.
Marquette entered the week tied for the fourth-longest home winning streak in the nation at 17, with 16 of those coming this season (5-5-1 ATS). No. 2 UConn will be the highest-ranked team to visit the Bradley Center since the Huskies came to town during the 05-06 season also as the second ranked team in the country. Marquette won 94-79 despite being 10-point underdogs.
Both schools are just 1-4 ATS in their past five games this season.
Mismatches: The Huskies will have a major size advantage in the frontcourt in 7-foot-3 Hasheem Thabeet at center along with 6-9 forward Stanley Robinson and 6-7 Jeff Adrien. Thabeet and Adrien each average more than 10 rebounds a game helping the Huskies sit second in the nation in rebounding.
Thabeet has more blocks himself (118, second in the nation) than the entire Marquette roster (86) and he had six blocks in the win over the Golden Eagles last season. The Huskies are 20-1 all-time when the junior has a double-double of any kind.
Marquette will have the backcourt advantage and starts three guards in McNeal, Wesley Matthews and Dominic James (all three among the top 15 scorers in the Big East), along with the 6-foot-6 Lazar Hayward and 6-8 Dwight Burke. The Golden Eagles have started that unit in every game this year, one of just five schools to feature the same starting lineup in every game. Matthews had been struggling for a three-game stretch but has led the team in scoring the past two games.
Lack of depth: Neither team gets much production from the bench. Connecticut's starters and sixth-man Kemba Walker was essentially the extent of Calhoun’s rotation Saturday against South Florida.
Calhoun has stated he needs more production from Robinson and Craig Austrie. The UConn coach is hoping to have more than a six-man rotation heading into the Big East Tournament, but that hasn’t happened yet.
Marquette also is really only about six players deep with the starters accounting for 86.4 percent of the offense. Swingman Jimmy Butler is the main bench player, averaging eight points and 5.3 rebounds in each of the past three games – his scoring is close to 70 percent of the entire MU bench. However, Marquette no doubt will be rotating bodies in on Thabeet to save its main frontcourt players from foul trouble.
NORTHWESTERN (14 - 11) at INDIANA (6 - 20) - 2/25/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (19 - 9) at JAMES MADISON (18 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JAMES MADISON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
JAMES MADISON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
JAMES MADISON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in February games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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KENTUCKY (19 - 8) at S CAROLINA (19 - 6) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 78-51 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 3-2 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 4-1 straight up against S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DELAWARE (12 - 17) at TOWSON ST (9 - 20) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TOWSON ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
TOWSON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 4-1 straight up against DELAWARE 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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WM & MARY (9 - 18) at OLD DOMINION (18 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
WM & MARY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
WM & MARY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
WM & MARY is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WM & MARY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OLD DOMINION is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
WM & MARY is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 3-3 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 4-2 straight up against WM & MARY 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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SAINT LOUIS (17 - 10) at ST BONAVENTURE (13 - 13) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in February games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 34-57 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-0 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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RICE (8 - 18) at UCF (16 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
RICE is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RICE is 52-78 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 52-78 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UCF is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCF is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all home games this season.
UCF is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
UCF is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UCF is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
RICE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 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
RICE is 4-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 5-1 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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RUTGERS (10 - 17) at NOTRE DAME (15 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
NOTRE DAME is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NOTRE DAME is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
NOTRE DAME is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME 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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S FLORIDA (8 - 18) at SETON HALL (14 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 3-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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TOLEDO (5 - 22) at E MICHIGAN (4 - 23) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
TOLEDO is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOLEDO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
TOLEDO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 30-56 ATS (-31.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 3-3 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 5-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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RICHMOND (14 - 13) at FORDHAM (3 - 21) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all home games this season.
FORDHAM is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
FORDHAM is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
FORDHAM is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
FORDHAM is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 3-0 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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MARSHALL (12 - 15) at E CAROLINA (13 - 13) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 71-107 ATS (-46.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 4-1 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 4-1 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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GEORGE MASON (18 - 9) at UNC-WILMINGTON (7 - 22) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 62-35 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-3 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-3 straight up against GEORGE MASON 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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DAYTON (23 - 4) at RHODE ISLAND (20 - 8) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 31-58 ATS (-32.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 straight up against DAYTON 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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NORTHEASTERN (17 - 10) at DREXEL (15 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DREXEL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DREXEL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 4-2 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 4-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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CONNECTICUT (25 - 2) at MARQUETTE (23 - 4) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 65-38 ATS (+23.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 1-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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DUQUESNE (16 - 9) at MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 15) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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C MICHIGAN (9 - 16) at BALL ST (12 - 13) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 2-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against BALL 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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VIRGINIA TECH (16 - 10) at CLEMSON (22 - 4) - 2/25/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 3-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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VANDERBILT (16 - 10) at GEORGIA (10 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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HOFSTRA (19 - 9) at GEORGIA ST (10 - 18) - 2/25/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN (9 - 17) at N ILLINOIS (8 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 3-3 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 5-1 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WYOMING (16 - 10) at COLORADO ST (9 - 18) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 4-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 4-2 straight up against COLORADO ST 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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BRADLEY (16 - 12) at EVANSVILLE (16 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BRADLEY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 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
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 5-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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ARKANSAS (13 - 12) at ALABAMA (14 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 45-72 ATS (-34.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 55-83 ATS (-36.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 35-59 ATS (-29.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 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
ARKANSAS is 3-2 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 4-1 straight up against ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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VILLANOVA (22 - 5) at DEPAUL (8 - 19) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in February games since 1997.
DEPAUL is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all home games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DEPAUL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DEPAUL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEPAUL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 3-1 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 2-2 straight up against VILLANOVA 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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OLE MISS (15 - 11) at AUBURN (17 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
AUBURN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUBURN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
AUBURN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
AUBURN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
OLE MISS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLE MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OLE MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
OLE MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 3-2 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 3-2 straight up against AUBURN 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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HOUSTON (17 - 8) at TULSA (18 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-1 straight up against TULSA 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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IOWA (14 - 13) at MICHIGAN ST (21 - 5) - 2/25/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 41-20 ATS (+19.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 3-2 straight up against 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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S ILLINOIS (11 - 17) at DRAKE (17 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 4-2 straight up against DRAKE 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (17 - 10) at TENNESSEE (16 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 66-45 ATS (+16.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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KANSAS ST (19 - 8) at MISSOURI (23 - 4) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 4-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 4-1 straight up against MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SMU (8 - 17) at UTEP (16 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 37-66 ATS (-35.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UTEP is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
UTEP is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-2 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 5-1 straight up against SMU 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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DUKE (22 - 5) at MARYLAND (17 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 45-19 ATS (+24.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARYLAND is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 134-93 ATS (+31.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MARYLAND is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-2 straight up against MARYLAND 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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CHARLOTTE (10 - 16) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (8 - 16) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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TEXAS TECH (12 - 15) at TEXAS (18 - 8) - 2/25/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 41-68 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-1 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 4-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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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UNLV (20 - 7) at UTAH (19 - 7) - 2/25/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNLV is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
UNLV is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNLV is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 4-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 6-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UC-SANTA BARBARA (12 - 13) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (12 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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CAL DAVIS (12 - 15) at PACIFIC (14 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 2-1 against the spread versus CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 5-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS 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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OKLAHOMA ST (17 - 9) at COLORADO (9 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 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
COLORADO is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (4 - 23) at DAVIDSON (22 - 6) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 3-2 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 6-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MONTANA ST (13 - 13) at PORTLAND ST (19 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA ST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 4-2 straight up against MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
6:30 PM NORTHWESTERN vs. INDIANA
Northwestern is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Northwestern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
7:00 PM CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
Central Michigan' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Central Michigan' is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
Ball State' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Ball State' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:00 PM CONNECTICUT vs. MARQUETTE
Connecticut is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Marquette' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Marquette' is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
7:00 PM DAYTON vs. RHODE ISLAND
Dayton is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Dayton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rhode Island' is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Rhode Island' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
7:00 PM DELAWARE vs. TOWSON STATE
Delaware' is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Delaware' is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Towson State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Delaware
Towson State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Delaware
7:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts
Duquesne is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Massachusetts
Massachusetts' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Massachusetts is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Duquesne
7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. UNC WILMINGTON
George Mason is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UNC Wilmington
George Mason is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
UNC Wilmington' is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games
7:00 PM KENTUCKY vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Kentucky is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kentucky is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
South Carolina' is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
South Carolina' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
7:00 PM MARSHALL vs. EAST CAROLINA
Marshall is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
East Carolina' is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of East Carolina's last 10 games
7:00 PM NORTHEASTERN vs. DREXEL
Northeastern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Drexel
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northeastern's last 5 games when playing on the road against Drexel
Drexel' is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games
Drexel' is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
7:00 PM RICE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Rice is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Central Florida
Rice is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Central Florida
Central Florida' is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Central Florida' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM RICHMOND vs. FORDHAM
Richmond is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Fordham
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games when playing Fordham
Fordham' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Fordham' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM RUTGERS vs. NOTRE DAME
Rutgers' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Rutgers' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Rutgers
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rutgers
7:00 PM SAINT LOUIS vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Saint Louis' is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Saint Louis' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. Bonaventure' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Bonaventure' is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
7:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. SETON HALL
South Florida' is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 5 games
Seton Hall is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Florida
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Florida
7:00 PM TOLEDO vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Toledo' is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Toledo' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Eastern Michigan is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toledo
Eastern Michigan is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toledo
7:00 PM UNC GREENSBORO vs. DAVIDSON
UNC Greensboro' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
UNC Greensboro is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Davidson
Davidson is 12-2-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing UNC Greensboro
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro
7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. JAMES MADISON
Virginia Commonwealth' is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Virginia Commonwealth' is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
James Madison is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth
James Madison is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth
7:00 PM WILLIAM & MARY vs. OLD DOMINION
William & Mary' is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games
William & Mary' is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Old Dominion is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing William & Mary
Old Dominion is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against William & Mary
7:30 PM HOFSTRA vs. GEORGIA STATE
Hofstra' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia State' is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games
Georgia State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
7:30 PM VANDERBILT vs. GEORGIA
Vanderbilt' is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Vanderbilt' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Georgia' is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Georgia' is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
7:30 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Virginia Tech' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Clemson' is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Clemson' is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
8:00 PM ARKANSAS vs. ALABAMA
Arkansas' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama' is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Alabama' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI vs. AUBURN
Mississippi' is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Mississippi' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Auburn' is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Auburn' is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
8:00 PM VILLANOVA vs. DEPAUL
Villanova' is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Villanova' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
DePaul' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
DePaul' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Western Michigan' is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Western Michigan' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Northern Illinois' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Northern Illinois' is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
8:00 PM WYOMING vs. COLORADO STATE
Wyoming' is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Wyoming' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado State' is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Colorado State' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
8:05 PM BRADLEY vs. EVANSVILLE
Bradley' is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 5 games
Evansville' is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Evansville' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
8:05 PM HOUSTON vs. TULSA
Houston' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tulsa' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Tulsa' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
8:30 PM IOWA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Iowa' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Iowa' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Michigan State' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Michigan State' is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
8:35 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. DRAKE
Southern Illinois' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Southern Illinois' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Drake' is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Drake's last 5 games
9:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Charlotte' is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
George Washington' is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of George Washington's last 6 games
9:00 PM DUKE vs. MARYLAND
Duke' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Duke' is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Maryland' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Maryland' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
9:00 PM KANSAS STATE vs. MISSOURI
Kansas State' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Missouri' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Missouri' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
9:00 PM MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. TENNESSEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games
Tennessee' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee's last 7 games
9:05 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Southern Methodist' is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Texas El Paso' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games
9:30 PM TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS
Texas Tech' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas Tech' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Texas' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas' is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
10:00 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. CAL POLY
No trends available
Cal Poly' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cal Poly' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
10:00 PM UC DAVIS vs. PACIFIC
The total has gone OVER in 9 of UC Davis's last 12 games
Pacific' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Pacific' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
10:00 PM UNLV vs. UTAH
UNLV' is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
UNLV' is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
Utah' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
10:05 PM MONTANA STATE vs. PORTLAND STATE
Montana State' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montana State's last 7 games
Portland State' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
10:05 PM SANTA BARBARA vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
Santa Barbara' is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Santa Barbara' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
CS Northridge' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
CS Northridge' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:30 PM OKLAHOMA STATE vs. COLORADO
Oklahoma State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado' is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Colorado' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Tips and Trends
#2 Connecticut at #10 Marquette
UConn: The Huskies are a perfect 13-0 away from home this season and will try to give head coach Jim Calhoun his 800th career win. They figure to have a huge advantage inside with 7-foot-3 Hasheem Thabeet, 6-9 Stanley Robinson and 6-7 Jeff Adrien. That trio scored a combined 40 points in an 89-73 win over Marquette last season. UConn is coming off a dominant defensive performance in a 64-50 win over South Florida on Saturday in which the team shot just 41 percent from the field. “It shouldn’t worry us,” Adrien said. “We just have to play better offensively and score some baskets.”
UConn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road games.
The UNDER is 5-1 in UConn's last 6 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Jerome Dyson (knee) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 74 (Side Play of the Day)
Marquette (-1, O/U 144): The Golden Eagles have won 17 straight games at home, including key conference victories against Georgetown and Villanova. They realize this isn't just another game and are ready to prove they're for real against one of the best teams in the country. You can say it’s just another game, or the next game on the schedule - both are true - but the implications of this game are big,” said Marquette guard Wesley Matthews. “They’re all absolutely brutal to me, whether they’re at home or on the road, the first five, last five, middle five,” said first-year Marquette coach Buzz Williams.
Marquette is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 3-0 in the last 3 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 70
#7 Duke at Maryland
Duke (-5.5, O/U 144): The Blue Devils have won lately despite still playing poor defense, as each of their last four opponents have shot 54 percent from the field or better. Wake Forest shot 61 percent vs. Duke on Sunday but still lost 101-91, and head coach Mike Krzyzewski realizes his team will need to play much better defensively in order to win this tough conference road game. “We’ll be playing a Maryland team that has really turned their season around,” Krzyzewski said. “Gary and his kids are playing with a lot of heart and a lot of togetherness so we know that will be a big game for us.”
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
The OVER is 5-0 in Duke's last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 77 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Maryland: The Terrapins will be hard-pressed to duplicate Saturday's shocking 88-85 win over North Carolina in overtime, especially Greivis Vazquez. The junior swingman posted the school's first triple-double in 22 years against the Tar Heels, scoring a career-high 35 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Maryland rallied back from a 16-point deficit in the second half to pull off the victory and trailed Duke by 25 points at halftime in the first meeting between the teams back on January 24th. The result of that game against the Blue Devils was a 85-44 loss, which is the worst defeat in the career of head coach Gary Williams.
Maryland is 3-0 SU & ATS in its last 3 home games.
The OVER is 5-1 in Maryland's last 6 games overall.
Key Injuries - F Jerome Burney (foot) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 72
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
VCU needed OT to beat James Madison 76-71 at home two weeks ago (-10.5), in game Rams made just 14-25 on foul line. VCU is 4-4 in its last eight games, 1-7 vs spread in last eight games as a favorite. JMU is 5-2 in last seven games, winning its last three at home. Three of JMU's last five games were decided by either two points or in overtime.
South Carolina won 78-77 at Kentucky Jan 31, forcing 21 turnovers in a game where they made just 7-15 on foul line, while UK shot 52.1% from floor. Gamecocks won seven of last nine games, with five of last six won by five or less points- they're 6-0 at home in SEC. Kentucky won three of its last four games. SEC home teams are 34-31 against the spread.
Rhode Island won eight of its last nine games, winning last five at home; they're 3-2 as A-14 home favorite, with all five home wins by 7+ points. Dayton split its last four games, as they struggle somewhat with point guard out of year- they lost last two road games, at Charlotte, St Louis. A-14 home favorites are 26-29 against the spread.
Drexel won 62-58 at Northeastern two weeks ago, a game they trailed at half, 23-15; both teams took 30+ foul shots in game. Dragons are 10-3 in last 13 games, allowing 57.5 ppg in last four- they're 5-1 as home fave in CAA games, winning at home by 18-10-13-17-13 points. Northeastern lost last three CAA games, is 2-4 in its last six games overall.
UConn is 7-0 on Big East road with no wins by less than six pts; they're 12-0 in Big East if they allow less than 74 points. Marquette scored 76.7 ppg in winning last three games; they're 7-0 at home in Big East. UConn beat Marquette 89-73 at home LY, after losing by 15-4 points against Eagles the two years before that. Big East home teams are 50-59.
Clemson won 86-82 at Virginia Tech Jan 29, after trailing 53-44 at half; Tigers made 14-25 from arc in that game- they're 6-2 in last eight games, are 3-2 as ACC home favorite, winning home games by 12-14-27-29 pts. Tech lost last three games by 10-14-2 points; they're 0-5 vs spread last five games, are 3-3 as road dog, losing away games by 25-1-10-14 pts.
Evansville lost 86-79 at Bradley 11 days ago; Braves shot 59.5% from floor, 30-37 at foul line. Aces lost three of last four games, are 3-3 as an MVC home favorite, with home wins by 11-5-6-6-9 points. Braves won last three games by 7-11-11 points, but they've lost last five road games in Valley, by 6-5-4-14-14 points- they're 4-3 as a Valley road dog.
Auburn lost 78-59 at Ole Miss Feb 4 (was 46-28 at half); Tigers shot 6 for 27 from arc, 36.5% from floor for game, but they've won four of last five games (5-0 vs spread), scoring 77.4 ppg. Auburn is 4-1 as SEC fave, 3-1 at home, winning home games by 14-1-13-15 points. Rebels are 5-2 in last seven games (6-1 vs spread); they're 4-2 as an SEC road dog.
Houston won five of last six games; they're 3-3 on C-USA road, 2-2 as an underdog in league play. Tulsa won its last five home games; they are 2-3 as C-USA home favorite, winning home games by 19-1-9-11-10 pts. Cougars beat Tulsa the last three years by 2-27-11 points. C-USA home favorites are 24-21 against the spread this season.
Tennessee is just 4-5 in its last nine games, allowing 77+ points in three of last five games; they did cover last three home games. Mississippi St. lost three of last four games, with two of the wins in double OT; they're 2-2 as SEC road dog, 3-3 SU on road, losing away games by 24-15-2 pts. SEC home favorites are 26-21 against the spread.
Missouri got smoked 88-72 at Kansas State Jan 28; Wildcats made 12 of 22 from arc, shot 53% for game, but Tigers won last six games, covering five- they're 4-2 as Big 12 home favorite. K-State won seven of last eight games, winning last four on road- they're 2-2 as Big 12 road dog. Big 12 home favorites are xx-xx against the spread this season.
Maryland was down 40-15 at half at Duke in first meeting, lost 85-44 in game Terps shot 28%, while Duke was 12-25 from arc. Terps have some momentum after being Carolina Saturday; they've won three of last four games, are 5-1 at home in ACC, losing only to BC. Duke is 4-4 in its last eight games- they allowed 84.2 ppg in their last five ACC games.
Utah (+5) lost 75-65 at UNLV Jan 24, after leading 38-30 at half; Utes were 10-16 from arc, still lost, but they've won seven straight since (5-2 vs spread). Utah is 3-2-1 as MWC home favorite, with four of their five home wins by 12+ points. Rebels won three of last four games; dogs are 5-1 vs spread in UNLV's Mountain West road games.
Wednesday's Wagers
By Brian Edwards
Bettors have a splendid feast of college basketball matchups to wager on tonight. We’ve got a heavyweight Big East battle in Milwaukee where Marquette will play host to UConn. In the ACC, Virginia Tech is desperate for a win at Clemson, while the Tigers are trying to pad their resume for a high seed on Selection Sunday.
Can Maryland put another huge win on its resume when it hosts Duke? Will Kentucky avenge a last-second loss to South Carolina by going into Columbia and winning? Can Kansas St. go on the road and beat Missouri?
**Connecticut at Marquette**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened UConn (25-2 straight up, 10-11 against the spread) as a two-point favorite with a total of 138. As of early this morning, however, the Huskies were one-point underdogs at most sports books.
--Marquette (23-4 SU, 11-10-1 ATS) has bounced back from its first two Big East losses with three straight wins. However, the Golden Eagles are still in the midst of a 1-4 ATS slide. They did take the cash in their last outing, a 78-72 win Saturday at Georgetown as 3 ½-point underdogs. Jerel McNeal, a candidate for Big East Player of the Year honors, finished with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds against the Hoyas.
--Jim Calhoun’s team has played twice since losing Jerome Dyson and his 13.2 points per game average for the rest of the season. The Huskies lost a slugfest at home to Pittsburgh and then responded with a 64-50 triumph over South Florida. However, they failed to cash tickets against USF as 20-point home ‘chalk,’ costing their backers for the third straight time.
--UConn has one of the nation’s premier defensive presences in 7-foot-3-inch center Hasheem Thabeet, who is second in the country in blocked shots with 4.4 per game. Thabeet is also averaging 13.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per contest.
--McNeal has been sensational for Buzz Williams all year long. The senior guard from Chicago is averaging 20.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
--The ‘under’ is 14-7 overall for UConn, 5-1 in its last six outings.
--The ‘under’ is 12-10 overall for Marquette, 6-5 in its home assignments.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
**Virginia Tech at Clemson**
--LVSC opened Clemson (22-4 SU, 11-9-1 ATS) as an 11-point favorite with a total of 142. As of early this morning, most books had the Tigers at 10 ½.
--Oliver Purnell’s squad has won six of its last eight games both SU and ATS. The Tigers went into Atlanta on Sunday and captured an 81-73 win at Georgia Tech as seven-point favorites. Trevor Booker led the winners with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while K.C. Rivers added 19 points and five boards.
--Virginia Tech (16-10 SU, 8-13 ATS) is in desperation mode after looking like an NCAA Tournament team for most of the season. The Hokies have dropped their last three games and even worse, they are in the midst of a 0-5 ATS slide. They lost a tough one Saturday night to FSU, as the Seminoles came into Blacksburg and emerged with a 67-65 win. Leonard Hamilton’s team won outright as a 2 ½-point underdog.
--Va. Tech’s Malcolm Delaney had a game-high 25 points in the loss to FSU. Delaney averages a team-best 18.5 PPG. A.D. Vassallo gives Seth Greenberg’s team another big-time scorer, as he averages 18.3 PPG.
--The Hokies, who are 6-6 in ACC play, have three games left after this trip to Clemson. They finish with home games against North Carolina and Duke before closing the regular season out at FSU.
--Clemson’s Booker leads the team in scoring (15.2 PPG) and rebounding (9.2 per game). Rivers is one of the ACC’s most underrated players, averaging 14.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He’s also a terrific defender.
--When these teams met at Va. Tech on Jan. 29, Clemson won an 86-82 decision as a one-point road ‘chalk.’
--The ‘over’ is 14-6 overall for Va. Tech. The ‘over’ is 11-9-1 overall for Clemson, 5-4-1 in its home games. The Tigers have seen the ‘over’ hit in four straight outings.
--The ‘over’ is 4-0-1 in the last five head-to-head meetings between these ACC adversaries.
--ESPN2 will provide television coverage at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
**Duke at Maryland**
--LVSC sent out the opening number as Duke (22-5 SU, 12-13-1 ATS) minus five with a total of 146. As of early this morning, most spots had the Blue Devils at six.
--Maryland (17-9 SU, 10-7-2 ATS) has won four of its last six games and is 5-1 ATS during that stretch. The Terrapins are coming off their biggest win of the season over North Carolina in overtime Saturday. They collected the 88-85 victory as 12-point underdogs. Greivis Vasquez played out of his mind, tallying 35 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocked shots and two steals.
--Duke has won three in a row over Maryland, including an 85-44 victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium earlier this year. The Blue Devils dominated the Terps from start to finish in easily taking the money as 15-point home favorites. Gerald Henderson was the catalyst for Duke with 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
--Duke had lost four of its last six games, but it has answered with back-to-back wins. Mike Krzyzewski’s squad captured a 101-91 win Sunday over Wake Forest as an eight-point home favorite. Henderson erupted for a career-high 35 points, while Jon Scheyer also had a career-high 30 points. In addition, Scheyer handled most of the point-guard duties while posting a 3/1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
--Gary Williams’ team is 14-2 SU and 5-3-2 ATS at home this season. This is only the Terps’ second game as home underdogs with the first being the aforementioned win over UNC.
--Duke is an abysmal 1-6 ATS in seven games as a road favorite.
--The ‘over’ is 6-3-1 in Maryland’s home games, but the ‘under’ is 10-9-1 overall for the Terrapins.
--The ‘over’ has hit in five consecutive Duke games. Nevertheless, the ‘under’ maintains a 15-10 overall mark for the Blue Devils.
--ESPN will have the telecast at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
--Northern Iowa has covered the spread in eight consecutive games as an underdog. The Panthers beat Illinois St. 69-67 in double overtime Tuesday night. They won outright as 6 ½-point ‘dogs, hooking up money-line backers with a plus-240 payout (paid $240 on $100 wagers).
--Rutgers owns an 8-1 spread record in the last nine head-to-head meetings with Notre Dame. The ‘under’ is on a 7-1 run in RU’s last eight games this year. Most books are listing Mike Brey's team as a 14 1/2-point home 'chalk' for tonight's game against the Scarlet Knights.
--The 'under' is on an 8-2 run for Tennessee in its last 10 games. After losing back-to-back road games, the Vols return home tonight to face Mississippi St. The Bulldogs have lost three of their last four games with two of those losses coming in double overtime. UT has won four in a row over MSU and is 6-1 ATS in the last seven head-to-head encounters.
--Even with last night’s stunning 81-73 home win over top-ranked Pitt, I still think Providence is on the outside looking in – for now. The Friars finish the regular season with games at Rutgers and at Villanova. They need one more marquee win that’ll be available at ‘Nova and/or at the Big East Tournament.
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