Wednesday's Tip Sheet
By Brian Edwards
Bettors have to be salivating at the looks of Wednesday’s college hoops card. There are attractive matchups galore, including a Duke-Clemson showdown at Littlejohn Coliseum and a Big East battle between West Virginia and Syracuse.
**West Virginia at Syracuse**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Syracuse (17-5 straight up, 8-10 against the spread) as a three-favorite with a total of 144. As of early this morning, most betting shops had the 'Cuse as a two-point 'chalk.'
--West Va. (15-6 SU, 8-10 ATS) is looking for a bounce-back win after dropping a 69-63 decision at Louisville. Even in defeat, the Mountaineers lined the pockets of their backers as 6 ½-point underdogs. Da’Sean Butler had 23 points and eight rebounds for WVU.
--Syracuse has lost three straight games and four of its last five both SU and ATS, including last Wednesday’s 100-94 loss at Providence as a two-point underdog. Jonny Flynn had a career-high 35 points in the losing effort, while Eric Devendorf added 27 points.
--Jim Boeheim’s team has taken its lumps on the scoreboard lately and the L’s have taken a physical toll as well. Andy Rautins, a lethal 3-point shooter whose averaging 10.5 points per game, is “questionable” with a sprained ankle that caused him to miss the loss against the Friars. Arinze Onaku, who averages 11.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest, was held to one rebound and zero points in just 15 minutes of action. Onauku was clearly bothered by a bruised knee he sustained in the previous game (a loss to Louisville). Finally, freshman forward Mookie Jones (hip) was lost for the season last week.
--The Orange has been left out of back-to-back NCAA Tournaments as a bubble team. If it can’t return to form soon, the bubble status that seemed unfathomable following a 16-1 start to the year will once again be a reality.
--Butler leads the ‘Neers in scoring, averaging 17.6 PPG. He has scored 21 points or more in five consecutive games.
--The ‘Cuse had won eight in a row over WVU until going into Morgantown last season. The Mountaineers were unsavory hosts, spanking the Orange by an 81-61 count as 9 ½-point home favorites. Alex Ruoff poured in a game-high 23 points for Bob Huggins’ team, while Syracuse’s Flynn had six turnovers compared to just one assist.
--The ‘over’ is 11-7 overall for the ‘Cuse, 6-4 in its home games. The Orange has watched the ‘over’ go 5-2 in its last seven games.
--ESPN will have the telecast at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
**Wake Forest at Miami**
--LVSC opened Wake Forest (17-2 SU, 9-6 ATS) as a two-point favorite with a total of 149.
--Miami (14-7 SU, 7-8-1 ATS) finds itself resting on the proverbial bubble, making this a crucial game as its previous best win is a victory at Kentucky (or vs. FSU or Maryland). The Hurricanes have lost three in a row, including a pair of overtime defeats (vs. Va. Tech and at N.C. St.). They lost 73-68 Saturday at Maryland as 1 ½-point underdogs.
--After starting the season 16-0 and vaulting to No. 1 in the AP Top 25, Wake Forest has lost two of its last three games both SU and ATS. The Demon Deacons lost Saturday at Ga. Tech when Iman Shumpert lifted the Yellow Jackets to a 76-74 victory on a buzzer-beating jumper. Wake took the ‘L’ as an eight-point road ‘chalk.’
--Wake Forest has won three in a row over the ‘Canes, going 2-0-1 ATS. The ‘under’ has cashed in each of the last three encounters.
--UM is 9-3 SU but an abysmal 1-5-1 ATS at home this year.
--The ‘over’ has cashed in four straight Miami games. The ‘Canes have watched the ‘over’ go 9-7 overall, 5-2 in their home assignments.
--The ‘over’ is 8-7 overall for Wake Forest.
--Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.
**Duke at Clemson**
--LVSC sent the opening number out as Duke (19-2 SU, 11-8-1 ATS) minus four with a 142-point tally.
--Clemson (18-2 SU, 7-7-1 ATS) has posted consecutive wins after suffering its first two losses of the season. The Tigers went into Blacksburg this past Thursday and fell behind by double digits early, only to rally for an 86-82 win as one-point road favorites. K.C. Rivers was the hero with 29 points, six rebounds and four assists. Trevor Booker added 21 points and 13 boards.
--Duke cashed an expensive ticket early on Super Sunday, hooking up its backers as a 22-point home ‘chalk’ in a 79-54 win over Virginia. Gerald Henderson scored 18 points to pace the Blue Devils.
--Duke is 1-3 ATS as a road favorite this year.
--Oliver Purnell’s squad has won 11 of 12 home games, taking the cash at just a 3-3-1 ATS clip.
--The ‘under’ owns an incredible 14-5 overall record in Duke games. Meanwhile, the ‘under’ is 8-7 overall for Clemson, 6-1 in its home outings.
--ESPN will provide television coverage at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
--Notre Dame is in dire need of a win tonight at Cincy. The Irish have lost five in a row and have tough games at UCLA and vs. Louisville looming. They are three-point road favorites.
--I'm not saying it's going to happen, but Northwestern has a chance to go to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. I've been saying for weeks that this is probably Bill Carmody's best team in eight years at the Big Ten school. After winning four of the last five games to improve to 12-7, the Wildcats face a 10-game stretch in which I think they can go 6-4 if playing well. With an 18-11 regular-season record, one win at the Big Ten Tournament would give Northwestern a decent shot.
--The 'over' has hit in eight consecutive Northwestern games.
--I really like the look of this Mississippi St. squad, which went into Rupp Arena and dealt out woodshed treatment last night. The Bulldogs captured a 66-57 win at Kentucky as 10 ½-point underdogs, hooking up money-line backers with a lucrative plus-450 return (paid $450 on $100 wagers). The final score was misleading, as MSU had a double-digit cushion most of the second half. Phil Turner had a career-high 18 points, while Ravern Johnson had 17 points.
--Mississippi State head coach Rick Stansbury has one of the nation’s best freshman point guards in Dee Bost, who has everything you look for from a floor general. Bost can shoot the three with great range, he’s lightning fast off the dribble and has great court awareness. Bost had 10 points and four assists at UK, handling the Wildcats’ pressure defense with remarkable poise all night.
--Maryland, Rutgers and South Carolina each produced backdoor covers last night in road losses to UNC, Georgetown and UF, respectively. The Hoyas ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Scarlet Knights, 57-47.
--VCU's Anthony Grant is brushing off suggestions that he's a candidate for the vacant jobs at Alabama and Georgia. Missouri's Mike Anderson is also thought to possibly be on the Tide's wish list. Bobby Knight might be interested in the Alabama vacancy more than the one at Georgia.
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IOWA (12 - 10) at INDIANA (5 - 15) - 2/4/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 75-104 ATS (-39.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IOWA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against IOWA 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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RICHMOND (11 - 10) at MASSACHUSETTS (7 - 12) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
RICHMOND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 straight up against RICHMOND 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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WICHITA ST (10 - 12) at INDIANA ST (4 - 18) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 6-22 ATS (-18.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 3-2 straight up against WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TULSA (15 - 7) at MARSHALL (9 - 12) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 3-2 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 3-2 straight up against MARSHALL 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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BALL ST (10 - 9) at MIAMI OHIO (12 - 7) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO 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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W VIRGINIA (15 - 6) at SYRACUSE (17 - 5) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
SYRACUSE is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 39-66 ATS (-33.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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NORTHEASTERN (15 - 6) at WM & MARY (6 - 15) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
WM & MARY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
WM & MARY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
WM & MARY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WM & MARY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
WM & MARY is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHEASTERN is 4-0 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 2-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SOUTHERN MISS (13 - 7) at E CAROLINA (10 - 10) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 27-52 ATS (-30.2 Units) in February games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 68-104 ATS (-46.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-0 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-0 straight up against E 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (17 - 6) at VIRGINIA (7 - 10) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 71-41 ATS (+25.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 71-41 ATS (+25.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 65-41 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 2-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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W MICHIGAN (7 - 13) at BOWLING GREEN (11 - 9) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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HOUSTON (12 - 7) at UCF (15 - 6) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCF is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
UCF is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all home games this season.
UCF is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
UCF is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against UCF 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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DAYTON (20 - 2) at LASALLE (12 - 8) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-0 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 1-1 straight up against DAYTON 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 12) at ST JOSEPHS (12 - 8) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-2 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (16 - 6) at UNC-WILMINGTON (5 - 18) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 122-90 ATS (+23.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 60-34 ATS (+22.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 5-0 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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UTAH (14 - 7) at TCU (13 - 8) - 2/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 35-59 ATS (-29.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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LSU (17 - 4) at GEORGIA (9 - 12) - 2/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-1 straight up against LSU 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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WAKE FOREST (17 - 2) at MIAMI (14 - 7) - 2/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MIAMI is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 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
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 3-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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NOTRE DAME (12 - 8) at CINCINNATI (14 - 8) - 2/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 2-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 2-0 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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JAMES MADISON (14 - 9) at GEORGIA ST (6 - 16) - 2/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 2-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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VILLANOVA (17 - 4) at PROVIDENCE (14 - 7) - 2/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 2-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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TENNESSEE (13 - 7) at ARKANSAS (13 - 6) - 2/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 2-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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TULANE (9 - 11) at UAB (14 - 8) - 2/4/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 3-1 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-1 straight up against TULANE 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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DREXEL (12 - 8) at DELAWARE (9 - 14) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DREXEL is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
DREXEL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DREXEL is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DELAWARE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 4-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 4-2 straight up against DELAWARE 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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CREIGHTON (17 - 6) at DRAKE (14 - 9) - 2/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 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 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 4-2 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 4-2 straight up against CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN (13 - 8) at OLE MISS (12 - 9) - 2/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 3-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 2-2 straight up against AUBURN 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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DUQUESNE (14 - 6) at SAINT LOUIS (12 - 9) - 2/4/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUQUESNE is 3-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 2-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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EVANSVILLE (14 - 7) at MISSOURI ST (9 - 13) - 2/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 4-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-3 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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ILLINOIS ST (18 - 4) at S ILLINOIS (10 - 12) - 2/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
S ILLINOIS is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 straight up against S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (18 - 3) at MICHIGAN ST (17 - 4) - 2/4/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 26-6 ATS (+19.4 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DUKE (19 - 2) at CLEMSON (18 - 2) - 2/4/2009, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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TEXAS TECH (11 - 10) at OKLAHOMA ST (13 - 7) - 2/4/2009, 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.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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 A&M (17 - 5) at OKLAHOMA (21 - 1) - 2/4/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 3-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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MEMPHIS (18 - 3) at SMU (6 - 13) - 2/4/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 199-156 ATS (+27.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 199-156 ATS (+27.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 114-84 ATS (+21.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 77-50 ATS (+22.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
SMU is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
SMU is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SMU is 35-64 ATS (-35.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MISSOURI (18 - 4) at TEXAS (15 - 5) - 2/4/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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NEBRASKA (13 - 7) at COLORADO (9 - 11) - 2/4/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-2 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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USC (15 - 6) at UCLA (17 - 4) - 2/4/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 4-2 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-1 straight up against USC 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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MURRAY ST (10 - 9) at TENNESSEE ST (6 - 15) - 2/4/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE ST is 4-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 3-3 straight up against MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
6:30 PM IOWA vs. INDIANA
Iowa is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
7:00 PM BALL STATE vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Ball State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Ball State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami (Ohio) is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Ball State
Miami (Ohio) is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
7:00 PM BOSTON COLLEGE vs. VIRGINIA
Boston College is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Boston College is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games
7:00 PM DAYTON vs. LA SALLE
Dayton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dayton's last 5 games on the road
La Salle is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Dayton
La Salle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dayton
7:00 PM GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Saint Joseph's is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing George Washington
Saint Joseph's is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing George Washington
7:00 PM HOUSTON vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Central Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
7:00 PM NORTHEASTERN vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Northeastern is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Northeastern is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
William & Mary is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northeastern
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of William & Mary's last 5 games when playing Northeastern
7:00 PM RICHMOND vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Richmond is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Richmond is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Massachusetts is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Massachusetts is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM SOUTHERN MISS vs. EAST CAROLINA
Southern Miss is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
East Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
East Carolina is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
7:00 PM TULSA vs. MARSHALL
Tulsa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Marshall
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing Marshall
Marshall is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Marshall is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. UNC WILMINGTON
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UNC Wilmington
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UNC Wilmington's last 7 games at home
7:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. SYRACUSE
West Virginia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Syracuse
West Virginia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Syracuse
Syracuse is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Syracuse is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
7:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. BOWLING GREEN
Western Michigan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Bowling Green
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bowling Green's last 6 games at home
7:00 PM WICHITA STATE vs. INDIANA STATE
Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Wichita State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Indiana State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Indiana State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:30 PM JAMES MADISON vs. GEORGIA STATE
James Madison is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
James Madison is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Georgia State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 5 games at home
7:30 PM LSU vs. GEORGIA
LSU is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia
LSU is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Georgia
Georgia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgia is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
7:30 PM NOTRE DAME vs. CINCINNATI
Notre Dame is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Notre Dame is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:30 PM UTAH vs. TCU
Utah is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing TCU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing TCU
TCU is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of TCU's last 6 games
7:30 PM WAKE FOREST vs. MIAMI
Wake Forest is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
8:00 PM AUBURN vs. MISSISSIPPI
Auburn is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Auburn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Mississippi is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Auburn
Mississippi is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Auburn
8:00 PM CHICAGO STATE vs. NORTHWESTERN
No trends available
Northwestern is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Northwestern's last 5 games at home
8:00 PM DREXEL vs. DELAWARE
Drexel is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Delaware
Drexel is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Delaware
Delaware is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Delaware is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
8:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. SAINT LOUIS
Duquesne is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duquesne's last 6 games
Saint Louis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Saint Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
8:00 PM TENNESSEE vs. ARKANSAS
Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
Tennessee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Arkansas
Arkansas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arkansas is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
8:00 PM TULANE vs. UAB
Tulane is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing UAB
Tulane is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing UAB
UAB is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UAB is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM VILLANOVA vs. PROVIDENCE
Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Providence
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Providence
Providence is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Providence is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
8:05 PM CREIGHTON vs. DRAKE
Creighton is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Creighton is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Drake is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Creighton
Drake is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Creighton
8:05 PM EVANSVILLE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Evansville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Evansville is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Missouri State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Evansville
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Evansville
8:05 PM ILLINOIS STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Illinois State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Illinois State
Southern Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Illinois State
8:30 PM MINNESOTA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Michigan State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Michigan State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
8:30 PM MURRAY STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Murray State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Murray State's last 6 games on the road
Tennessee State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Murray State
Tennessee State is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Murray State
9:00 PM DUKE vs. CLEMSON
Duke is 22-1 SU in its last 23 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duke's last 5 games when playing Clemson
Clemson is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Clemson is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games
9:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Methodist
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Southern Methodist
Southern Methodist is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Methodist's last 6 games
9:00 PM TEXAS A&M vs. OKLAHOMA
Texas A&M is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Texas A&M is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Texas A&M
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 5 games when playing Texas A&M
9:00 PM TEXAS TECH vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Texas Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Texas Tech
Oklahoma State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas Tech
9:30 PM MISSOURI vs. TEXAS
Missouri is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Texas
Missouri is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
10:30 PM NEBRASKA vs. COLORADO
Nebraska is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nebraska's last 8 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
10:30 PM USC vs. UCLA
USC is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing UCLA
USC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing UCLA
UCLA is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UCLA's last 6 games
Tips and Trends
West Virginia at #20 Syracuse
West Virginia: The Mountaineers have had trouble scoring lately, averaging just 67.1 points on 40.5 percent shooting in the last eight games. They have been even worse at the Carrier Dome, averaging 63.1 points in losing the last seven meetings there. West Virginia is coming off a 69-63 loss at Louisville on Saturday but rallied back from a 20-point halftime deficit to make it close. “We talked and talked and talked about it being a 40-minute game, not a 30-minute game,” West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said. “We didn’t deal with their pressure very well in the first half.”
West Virginia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 Wednesday games.
The OVER is 11-5 in West Virginia's last 16 road games.
Key Injuries - G Jonnie West (foot) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 70 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)
Syracuse (-2.5, O/U 145.5): To say the Orange have been struggling defensively in Big East play would be an understatement. They have surrendered an average of 74.6 points in nine conference games after allowing just 67.9 prior to that. Syracuse gave up 100 points for the first time in 51 games a week ago but has had time to get healthy and think about trying to avoid the team's first four-game losing streak in more than three years. “If we don’t stop anybody and we don’t play better D, we can’t be the team we want to be,” said Orange guard Jonny Flynn following the 100-94 loss to the Friars..
Syracuse is 1-4 SU & ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 11-5 in Syracuse's last 16 home games.
Key Injuries - G Andy Rautins (ankle) is probable.
C Arinze Onuaku (knee) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 72
#3 Duke at #10 Clemson
Duke (-4, O/U 146): The Blue Devils bounced back big-time from a last-second loss to Wake Forest by crushing Virginia 79-54 on Sunday at home. Gerald Henderson scored 18 points against the Cavs and has averaged 20.4 points in the last seven games on 59.8 percent shooting from the field. “There’s got to be some kind of fire in you after a loss, and it’s nothing like you just try to show,” Henderson said. “It’s just something that’s there. Because the last time you played, the last time people saw you play, you were a loser. We don’t want to be seen as that.”
Road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 9-1 in Duke's last 10 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Martynas Pocius (hand) is questionable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 76 (Side Play of the Day)
Clemson: The Tigers have lost 19 straight games against Top 5 opponents and had dropped 22 in a row to Duke before last year's ACC conference tournament semifinals. Now the question is, can they stop yet another monumental skid? Clemson rallied back from a 15-point deficit to beat Virginia Tech last Thursday 86-82 thanks to an 18-0 run. “This is a big win for us as far as our standings in the ACC, but we got a tough ballgame coming up Wednesday,” Tigers senior guard K.C. Rivers said. “We’ve got to turn our focus on to Duke.”
Clemson is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-1 in Clemson's last 7 games home games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 69
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
Ball State is 4-1 vs spread as MAC underdog; they're 1-2 on MAC road losing by 6-4 points. Cardinals held three of last four opponents under 39% from floor- they allowed 47.4 ppg in MAC wins, 71-62 in losses. Miami OH won four of last five games, but split its four home games in MAC play-- four of their five MAC wins are by 11+ points.
Syracuse lost last three games by 18-10-6 points; three of their last five opponents shot 50%+ from floor, but Orange are 3-1 as Big East home favorite, losing to Louisville, but winning games by 24-17-19 pts. West Virginia is 4-4 in Big East, 2-1 as road dog- visitor is 6-2 vs spread in its Big East games. Favorite covered three of last four series games.
Central Florida is 7-0 vs spread in C-USA games, winning home games by 12-18-25 points (also lost to Memphis); Knights lost last four games vs Houston- underdog is 5-2 vs spread in series. Houston lost last three games, but Coleman had 35 at Memphis in his return from suspension. C-USA home favorites are 16-13 against the spread.
TCU scored 51 ppg in losing last two games; they're 1-3 in MWC when they score 61 or less points, and are 11-48 from arc in last three games. Utah lost last two road games- their last two opponents both shot 50%+ from floor- Utes lost two of last three visits here. Four of last five series games were won by six or less points. MWC home dogs are 4-8.
Wake Forest lost two of last three games; opponnts took 91 foul shots in those games- underdog is 5-1 vs spread in its ACC games. Deacons hit just 17-52 from arc in last five games- they've won five of last six games vs Miami, winning last three by total of eight points. Miami lost three in a row, one by five points, the other two in overtime.
Underdog covered last six Villanova-Providence games, with Villanova winning last four, last two here by 5-10 points. Wildcats won last three games by 9-10-21 points- they held five of last seven opponents under 40%. Friars won three of last four games; they're 4-1 at home in league, losing only by 11 to Marquette. Big East home underdogs are 6-15.
Underdog covered six of last seven Tennessee-Arkansas games; Vols are 4-3 in last seven series games, splitting last two here- they're 2-0 on road in SEC, winning by 9 at Georgia, 13 at Vandy. Hogs are 1-5 in SEC; they made just 27-112 from arc in league play, losing home games by 14-22 in addition to beating Alabama. SEC home underdogs are 1-6 vs spread.
Home team won last ten Illinois State games; ISU lost last four on road, by 4-5-6-4 points- they're 0-8 vs spread in last eight games, are 10-37 in last two games from arc. Southern Illinois is 7-1 vs spread in last eight games- they won last three at home. Redbirds lost four of last five trips to Carbondale, with all four losses by 11+ points.
Michigan State won seven of last eight games vs Minnesota, winning last four here by 11-19-24-6 points; Gophers are 3-1 on Big 11 road- they're 1-3 in Big 11 when opponent shoots 40%+ from floor. Spartans lost last two home games, are 0-4 vs spread as home favorite- road team is 8-0-1 vs spread in their Big 11 games. Big 11 home faves are 17-17 vs spread.
Duke won seven of last eight games vs Clemson, winning last three here by 19-10-5 points- they lost to Tigers in last meeting in ACC tourney. Duke is 1-2 as ACC road favorite- they're 13-49 from arc in last couple games. Clemson is 3-0 in ACC when it allows less than 78 points- they held three of last four opponents to under 38% from the floor.
Favorite is 7-3 vs spread in last ten Texas Tech-Oklahoma State games; Tech lost last five visits to Stillwater by 4-29-11-2-19 points, and is 0-3 on Big 11 road this season, losing by 12-11-9 points (1-2 as road dog in Big 12 play). State lost four of last five games, including last two on its home court-- they foul too much (foes took 33 FT/game in last five).
Missouri is 5-0 in Big 12 if it shoots 45%+ from floor- they shot 38-39 in its losses; they lost last two visits to Texas by 12-20 points. Texas is 3-1 in last four games, but 0-3 vs spread as home fave- they held four of six Big 12 opponents under 39% from floor. Mizzou took 128 FTs in its last three games. Big 12 home favorites are 12-13 against the spread.
UCLA won first meeting vs USC 64-60 Jan 11, their eighth win in last ten series games; Trojans lost three of last four visits to Westwood, with losses by 21-21-5 points, but USC is 5-1 since that game, losing only by five at Washington. Bruins are 3-1 as Pac-10 home favorite, winning its home games by 23-15-34 points. Pac-10 home favorites are 15-16.
West Virginia (15-6, 8-10 ATS) at (20) Syracuse (17-5, 8-10 ATS)
Syracuse looks to snap a season-high three-game slide when it returns to the Carrier Dome for a Big East battle with West Virginia.
The Orange have been idle since last Wednesday’s 100-94 loss at Providence as a three-point road underdog, the team’s third consecutive defeat and its fourth in the last five games, both SU and ATS. Syracuse set season highs for both points scored and points allowed, and they lost despite shooting 50.8 percent overall, including hitting 12 of 25 from three-point range, but they let the Friars shoot 53.7 percent and they committed 21 turnovers. The SU winner is 7-0 ATS in the Orange’s last seven games (4-0 ATS at home).
West Virginia has split its last eight contests (3-5 ATS) and is coming off Saturday’s 69-63 loss at Louisville, though it rallied late to cash as a 6½-point road underdog. It was the fifth time in the last eight games that the Mountaineers scored 67 points or less, and they lost four of those five contests. Bob Huggins’ team is just 2-5 against ranked foes this season (4-3 ATS).
Syracuse is 5-4 SU and 4-5 ATS in Big East play, including 3-1 SU and ATS at home. The Mountaineers are 4-4 SU and ATS in league action, including 2-2 (3-1 ATS) on the highway.
West Virginia snapped an eight-game losing skid to Syracuse with an 81-61 rout as a 9½-point home favorite in last year’s lone meeting. The Orange are still 5-2 ATS in the last seven matchups, and the favorite is 5-2 ATS during this stretch.
The Mountaineers are 4-1 ATS in their last five on the highway and 3-1 ATS as an underdog this season, but they’re 2-6 ATS in their last eight on Wednesday, 1-4 ATS in their last five after an outright defeat and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after a spread-cover. Syracuse carries ATS slumps of 1-4 overall, 1-5 on Wednesday, 1-4 after a SU loss and 2-10 after scoring more than 90 points in their pervious game.
The over is 11-5 in West Virginia’s last 16 roadies, 5-2 in Syracuse’s last seven overall, 11-5 in Syracuse’s last 11 at home and 5-1 in Syracuse’s last five on Wednesday. However, the under is 4-1 in the last five series meetings.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
(19) Minnesota (18-3, 9-6-1 ATS) at (13) Michigan State (17-4, 9-8-1 ATS)
Having suffered back-to-back stunning losses at the Breslin Center, Michigan State will attempt to reestablish its home-court swagger when it hosts Big Ten rival Minnesota.
The Spartans had an 11-game overall and a 28-game home winning streak snapped on Jan. 21 when they fell 70-63 to Northwestern as a 12-point favorite. They rebounded with a pair of double-digit road wins at Ohio State (78-67) and Iowa (71-56) before coming home Sunday and getting clipped 72-68 by Penn State as a 12½-point chalk. It’s the first time since December 1997 that Michigan State has suffered consecutive home losses.
Minnesota has followed up two straight losses to Northwestern (74-65 on the road) and Purdue (70-62 at home) with a pair of victories over Indiana (67-63) and Illinois (59-36). With Thursday’s 23-point rout of the then-19th-ranked Illini, the Gophers snapped a 20-game losing skid to Illinois, and in cashing as a one-point home favorite they halted a three-game ATS slide. The 36 points easily the fewest Minnesota has allowed this season, as the Gophers gave up just 15 field goals in 51 attempts (29.4 percent).
The Spartans still sit atop the Big Ten standings at 7-2 (4-4-1 ATS), one game ahead of Minnesota (6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS).
Michigan State ran its winning streak over the Gophers to four in a row (3-1 ATS) with a 70-58 rout as a one-point road underdog on New Year’s Eve. The Spartans are 9-1 (6-4 ATS) in the last 10 meetings in this rivalry, including 5-0 (3-2 ATS) in East Lansing. Four of those five home wins were by double digits, the lone exception being last year’s 65-59 triumph as an 11-point favorite.
Minnesota is on ATS runs of 9-4 overall, 8-3 against winning teams, 3-1 as an underdog this season, 8-2 after a SU win and 4-1 after a non-cover. Michigan State is 1-5 ATS in its last six at the Breslin Center and 2-7 ATS in its nine as a favorite of more than seven points, but otherwise the Spartans are on ATS streaks of 7-0 after a defeat and 4-1 after a non-cover.
The over is on stretches of 5-1 for the Gophers overall (all in the Big Ten), 4-1 for the Gophers on the road, 4-0 for the Spartans overall (all in the Big Ten) and 6-2 for the Spartans after a SU loss. However, the under is 4-1 in the last five series meetings between these schools and 6-1 in the last seven battles at Michigan State.
ATS ADVANTAGE: MINNESOTA
(4) Duke (19-2, 11-8-1 ATS) at (10) Clemson (18-2, 7-7-1 ATS)
Clemson faces its third Top 5 ACC opponent in the last five games when it hosts No. 4 Duke at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Clemson started the season with 16 straight victories than ran up against its two toughest opponents – Wake Forest and North Carolina – and got steamrolled in both contests, losing 78-68 to the Demon Deacons as a 2½-point home chalk and 94-70 at Carolina as a 13-point road ‘dog. However, the Tigers have rebounded with a pair of wins and covers over Georgia Tech (73-59) and Virginia Tech (86-82). In Thursday’s victory at the Hokies, Clemson rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit and won despite getting outshot 50.8 percent to 43.3 percent, but the Tigers did hit on 14 of 25 attempts from three-point range.
The Blue Devils bounced back from a last Wednesday’s last-second 70-68 loss at Wake Forest as a two-point road favorite with Sunday’s 79-54 home rout of Virginia. Duke cashed as a 22½-point chalk, but it is just 3-4-1 ATS in its last five games, including 1-2 ATS in ACC roadies.
Duke is 6-1 SU and 4-3 ATS in conference, while Clemson is 4-2 (3-2-1 ATS) in the ACC.
The Tigers dumped Duke 78-74 in the semifinals of last year’s ACC tournament as a 4½-point road underdog, snapping a 22-game losing skid in this rivalry. Clemson is 4-2 ATS in the last six meetings, all as an underdog, and its last two losses to the Blue Devils at Littlejohn Coliseum were by a total of nine points. The visitor has cashed in six of the last nine regular-season clashes in this rivalry.
The Blue Devils are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games on Wednesday and 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 after a spread-cover. Clemson is 6-2-1 ATS in its last nine ACC contests since last year and 2-0 ATS this year as a single-digit underdog, but the Tigers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight at home.
Duke sports nothing but “under” streaks, including 22-6 overall (4-0 last four), 13-3 against ACC foes, 5-1 on the road, 6-0 on Wednesday, 16-5 after a SU win, 6-0 after a victory of more than 20 points and 11-2 after a non-cover. The under is also 5-2 in Clemson’s last seven overall and 6-0 in its last six at home. On the flip side, the over is 4-1 both in the last five overall meetings between these schools and 4-1 in the last five tussles at Littlejohn.
ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER
Missouri (18-4, 8-7 ATS) at (16) Texas (15-5, 8-9 ATS)
Texas will try to rebound from a shocking overtime home loss to Kansas State when it entertains surprising Missouri in Austin.
The Longhorns trailed most of the way against K-State on Saturday and despite a furious rally to force overtime, they came up short 85-81 as a 10½-point home chalk. The defeat ended Texas’ three-game overall winning streak and a 19-game run at home, the latter being the fourth-longest home-court streak in the nation. Rick Barnes’ team, which committed 20 turnovers in Saturday’s loss, has been a disaster at the betting window of late, going 2-5 ATS in the last seven.
Missouri had a four-game winning streak snapped at Kansas State a week ago tonight, but the Tigers rebounded with Saturday’s 89-72 rout of Baylor, covering as a 6½-point home favorite. Mizzou’s offense has been clicking, putting up 86.4 ppg (46.3 percent shooting) in its last five games, all against Big 12 foes.
While the Tigers are 5-2 in the Big 12 (4-3 ATS), they’re 1-2 SU and ATS on the road. Texas is 4-2 SU and 2-4 ATS in league play, including 0-3 ATS at home.
The Tigers ended a 10-game SU and ATS losing skid to Texas with last year’s 97-84 victory as a one-point home underdog. However, going back to 2001, Missouri has made four trips to Austin, going 0-4 SU and ATS and losing by an average of 17 ppg (all double-digit defeats). Finally, the favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six series clashes.
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last five after a SU defeat and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 following a non-cover. However, the ‘Horns are on pointspread slides of 2-5 overall, 1-6 at home, 3-8-1 in Big 12 action and 2-5 against winning teams. The Tigers are also on a bevy of ATS slides, including 20-41-2 on the road, 16-37-1 in conference, 8-22-1 on Wednesday, 2-6 after a SU win and 3-9 after an ATS setback.
For Missouri, the over is on runs of 4-0 overall (all in the Big 12), 4-1 on the road, 5-0 on Wednesday and 11-4 after a spread-cover. The over is also 5-2 in Texas’ last seven Big 12 contests. However, the under is on a 4-1-1 tear in this rivalry.
ATS ADVANTAGE: TEXAS and OVER
USC (15-6, 10-9 ATS) at (15) UCLA (17-4, 10-10 ATS)
UCLA goes for the season sweep of crosstown rival USC in this clash of streaking Pac-10 foes at Pauley Pavilion.
The Bruins are coming off their most impressive weekend of the season, pounding both Cal (81-66) and Stanford (97-63), easily covering as a 10-point home chalk in both contests. UCLA, which is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games, used a 19-0 run early in the second half to put away Stanford on Saturday and finished shooting a blistering 63.3 percent from the field, including 73.3 percent from three-point land (11-for-15). Defensively, the Bruins held the Cardinal to 38.5 percent shooting and forced 19 turnovers.
Like the Bruins, USC is coming off a weekend sweep at home of the northern California schools, the first being a 70-69 win over Stanford as a 5½-point chalk followed by Saturday’s 73-62 rout of Cal as a five-point favorite. Since falling 64-60 to UCLA at home on Jan. 11, the Trojans have won five of their last six games (4-2 ATS), including the last three in a row (2-1 ATS).
UCLA is tied with Washington for first place in the Pac-10 at 7-2 (5-4 ATS), including 3-1 SU and ATS at home. USC is one game back at 6-3 (5-4 ATS), including 2-2 (3-1 ATS) on the highway.
With last month’s victory on the Trojans’ home court, the Bruins have taken three straight, five of the last six and eight of the last 10 in this rivalry. However, USC is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings overall and 6-2 ATS in its last eight trips to Pauley Pavilion, including last year’s shocking 72-63 road win as a 12-point underdog. The pup has cashed in 11 of the last 15 head-to-head battles, and the visitor is 4-0 ATS in the last four.
USC is on pointspread runs of 3-1 overall, 24-9 on the road and 4-1 as an underdog this season, but it is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 after a spread-cover. In fact, the Trojans have covered in consecutive games just once this season. The Bruins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against inning teams, but 4-11 ATS in their last 15 after a spread-cover and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after a victory of more than 20 points.
The over is on streaks of 4-1 for USC overall (all in Pac-10 action), 4-0 for USC after a victory, 4-0 for the Bruins overall (all in Pac-10 action), 5-1 for the Bruins on Wednesday and 7-3 for the Bruins after an ATS triumph. However, the last three series meetings between these squads have stayed under the total.
ATS ADVANTAGE: USC
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