Wednesday's Wagers
By Brian Edwards
**North Carolina at Virginia Tech**
--Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened North Carolina (25-3 straight up, 11-15 against the spread) as a 9 ½-point favorite with a total of 155.
--This is a crucial game for both schools as UNC closes in on a No. 1 seed, while Virginia Tech (17-11 SU, 9-14 ATS) fights to get into the NCAA Tournament. According to the latest “Bracketology” report from ESPN.com’s Joe Lunardi, the Hokies are “in” and with a little room for error. In fact, Lunardi had Va. Tech as a 10th seed slated to face West Virginia in the first round. As for The Gold Sheet’s latest bracket report, the Hokies were “out” and not even included in the last four out but rather the next four out.
--Va. Tech’s resume consists of a 17-11 overall record and a 7-7 mark against ACC foes. During non-conference play, it didn’t beat anyone of merit. The Hokies lost several heartbreakers against quality opponents, including a one-point loss to Xavier in overtime on a buzzer beater from halfcourt. Also, they had a four-point loss to Seton Hall, lost by two to Wisconsin at home and dropped a 67-66 decision at Georgia. In ACC action, Va. Tech has a trio of eye-opening road victories like at Wake Forest, at Clemson and at Miami.
--UNC is in a classic look-ahead spot with bitter rival Duke looming this weekend. When the Tar Heels played Virginia a few days prior to facing Duke earlier this season, they failed to cover the number in a 76-61 win over the Cavs as 24 ½-point home favorites.
--Seth Greenberg’s team has been horrible, at least for our purposes, at home this season. The Hokies are 9-4 SU but an abysmal 2-8 ATS in Blacksburg.
--Va. Tech is hoping to bounce back from Saturday’s 72-65 home loss to Duke as a 5 ½-point home underdog. Gamblers backing the Hokies (my hand is raised) were left perplexed and frustrated with the defeat, especially those that got the underdogs at six (my hand is raised - again) before a late shift in the line. With 14 seconds left and Duke up 68-65, Jon Scheyer clearly committed a walking violation, but the Blue Devils were rewarded a timeout instead. During those last 14 ticks, Duke made four straight free throws and the Hokies missed a clean look at the top of the key at the buzzer, resulting in the cover for Duke backers.
--Va. Tech senior slasher A.D. Vassallo was sensational in Saturday’s losing effort. He finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and a pair of blocked shots. Vassallo scored all 15 points in a 15-4 second-half run that evened the game up at the six-minute mark.
--Roy Williams’ team is coming off a 104-74 win Saturday over Ga. Tech. The Tar Heels covered the spread as 23-point home ‘chalk.’ Tyler Hasnbrough made 10-of-13 shots en route to a 28-point, 10-rebound performance.
--Even though the ‘under’ has cashed in three of Va. Tech’s last four games, the ‘over’ maintains a 15-7 overall mark for the Hokies and is 7-3 in their home games.
--The ‘over’ is 16-10 overall for UNC, 8-2 in its last 10 outings regardless of venue.
--ESPN will provide television coverage at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
**Marquette at Pittsburgh**
--LVSC opened Pittsburgh (26-3 SU, 14-8-1 ATS) as a 10 ½-point favorite with a total of 146.
--Marquette (23-6 SU, 12-11-1 ATS) took the money in its first game since losing senior point guard Dominic James for the rest of the season. The Golden Eagles went into Freedom Hall on Sunday and had a chance to win in the final minutes, only to come up on the short end of a 62-58 decision. They covered the number as 8 ½-point underdogs even though Jerel McNeal had one of his worst performances of the year, making just 3-of-19 shots from the floor.
--Jamie Dixon’s squad has won eight of its nine games, compiling a 6-2 ATS mark over that stretch. The Panthers bounced back from last week’s loss at Providence by going on the road and beating Seton Hall 89-78 as 10 ½-point road favorites. Sam Young had a monster game, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while knocking down 10-of-15 shots from the field. Levance Fields added 10 points and 10 assists.
--Buzz Williams’ club has a 2-4 SU record and 3-3 ATS mark in six games as an underdog. The Golden Eagles won outright as ‘dogs at Notre Dame and at Georgetown.
--Marquette has won five of the last eight head-to-head meetings between these Big East rivals. Even better, the Golden Eagles are 6-2 ATS in the last eight encounters. The ‘over’ is 6-2 during this span.
--Pitt is undefeated in 17 home games, posting a 7-4 spread record in the process.
--Pitt has seen the ‘over’ go 12-10-1 overall, 7-3-1 in its home assignments.
--The ‘under’ is 13-11 overall for Marquette.
--Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.
**Kansas at Texas Tech**
--LVSC opened Kansas (24-5 SU, 16-6-2 ATS) as an 11 ½-point favorite with a total of 156.
--Bill Self’s team has been a monster money maker all year long. The Jayhawks are currently on an incredible 11-1-2 ATS surge that includes Sunday’s easy cover in a 90-65 home win over Missouri as 4 ½-point favorites. Sherron Collins was the catalyst for KU, finishing with 25 points, six assists and five rebounds. Cole Aldrich added 19 points and 14 boards.
--Texas Tech (12-17 SU, 7-1-4-1 ATS) is 11-6 SU at home, but the Red Raiders are an atrocious 2-9 ATS in Lubbock. Pat Knight’s team is just 1-5 ATS in six games as a home underdog.
--Collins is the go-to guy for the defending national champions. He averages 18.5 points per game and has scored 19 points or more in five consecutive games. Collins also dishes out a team-high 4.9 assists per contest.
--KU has won six of the last eight games against Texas Tech both SU and ATS.
--The ‘under’ is 12-11 overall for KU, 9-4 in its last 13 games.
--The ‘over’ is 14-6-2 overall for Texas Tech, 7-3-1 in its home outings. The ‘over’ is on an 8-2-1 run in the Red Raiders’ last 11 games (regardless of venue).
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
--Who needs wins the most Wednesday?
1-Florida (at Mississippi St.)
2-Miami (at Ga. Tech)
3-Va. Tech (vs. UNC)
4-Kentucky (vs. UGA)
5-Wisconsin at Minnesota (both need it equally)
--UAB (at UTEP), UNLV (vs. Air Force) and San Diego St. (vs. Colorado St.) are also in dire need of victories. I only point this out to indicate to bettors the teams with the greatest sense of urgency. To be clear, however, I’m not implying that a sense of urgency is an indicator of quality play. It works both ways. Sometimes teams play tight, and sometimes they play with greater focus and determination.
--I also want to clarify that just because I point out a trend in Tip Sheets or in Bonus Nuggets, it doesn’t mean I’m endorsing a play with whatever trend to continue being a friend. I got a few e-mails last week that seemed to indicate that the readers felt I was advocating a play on a trend I had pointed out. I simply point out the streaks/runs, but readers/bettors are free to use them as they want.
--Miami has to feel good about its chances in Atlanta. The ‘Canes have won four in a row both SU and ATS against Ga. Tech.
--The Gators have lost six of eight games to teams in the RPI Top 50. They have won three of their last four against Mississippi St., including a 70-67 win at The Hump in Starkville two seasons ago. However, the Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in the last six head-to-head meetings between these SEC adversaries.
--Lunardi’s “last four in” going into Monday: Penn St., Providence, Creighton and Arizona. His “last four out” included UF, Michigan, Minnesota and San Diego St. His “next four out” were Maryland, Cincy, Texas A&M and K-St.
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BALL ST (13 - 14) at W MICHIGAN (9 - 19) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
W MICHIGAN is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 4-1 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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SETON HALL (15 - 13) at LOUISVILLE (23 - 5) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LOUISVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOUISVILLE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 straight up against SETON HALL 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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DEPAUL (8 - 21) at W VIRGINIA (20 - 9) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
DEPAUL is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DEPAUL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
DEPAUL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DEPAUL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DEPAUL is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEPAUL is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DEPAUL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
W VIRGINIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against DEPAUL 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (10 - 16) at MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 17) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TOLEDO (6 - 23) at C MICHIGAN (9 - 18) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
TOLEDO is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
TOLEDO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in road games this season.
TOLEDO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
TOLEDO is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 5-0 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 5-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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N CAROLINA (25 - 3) at VIRGINIA TECH (17 - 11) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-2 straight up against N 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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RICE (9 - 19) at MARSHALL (14 - 15) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
RICE is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
MARSHALL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
MARSHALL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 2-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 2-0 straight up against RICE 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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N ILLINOIS (10 - 17) at E MICHIGAN (6 - 23) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
N ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 31-56 ATS (-30.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (20 - 9) at NC STATE (15 - 12) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 72-43 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 72-43 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 69-44 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 81-55 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NC STATE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 3-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 3-0 straight up against NC STATE 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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SAINT LOUIS (17 - 11) at DUQUESNE (17 - 10) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 11-29 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
DUQUESNE is 3-1 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 2-2 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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FORDHAM (3 - 23) at LASALLE (16 - 12) - 3/4/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 1-1 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 1-1 straight up against FORDHAM 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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MIAMI (17 - 10) at GEORGIA TECH (10 - 17) - 3/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
MIAMI is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MIAMI is 74-47 ATS (+22.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 74-47 ATS (+22.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 67-42 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
MIAMI is 68-41 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 34-15 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all home games this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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MARQUETTE (23 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (26 - 3) - 3/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARQUETTE is 81-52 ATS (+23.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-2 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-2 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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IOWA ST (14 - 15) at NEBRASKA (16 - 11) - 3/4/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
IOWA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
NEBRASKA is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 5-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 4-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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BYU (22 - 6) at WYOMING (18 - 10) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 39-73 ATS (-41.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WYOMING is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
WYOMING is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
BYU is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
BYU is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 4-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 6-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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OLE MISS (15 - 13) at ARKANSAS (14 - 13) - 3/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 3-2 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 3-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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MEMPHIS (26 - 3) at HOUSTON (18 - 9) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 204-159 ATS (+29.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 204-159 ATS (+29.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 118-87 ATS (+22.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 152-106 ATS (+35.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 94-58 ATS (+30.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
HOUSTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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SOUTHERN MISS (14 - 14) at SMU (8 - 19) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 3-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 3-0 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT (17 - 11) at LSU (25 - 4) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 29-56 ATS (-32.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
LSU is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-0 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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UCF (16 - 12) at TULSA (20 - 9) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 4-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 3-2 straight up against TULSA 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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GEORGIA (11 - 18) at KENTUCKY (19 - 10) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 3-3 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 4-2 straight up against GEORGIA 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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UAB (20 - 9) at UTEP (17 - 11) - 3/4/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 3-2 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 4-1 straight up against UTEP over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OKLAHOMA (26 - 3) at MISSOURI (24 - 5) - 3/4/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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TEXAS A&M (21 - 8) at COLORADO (9 - 19) - 3/4/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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FLORIDA (21 - 8) at MISSISSIPPI ST (17 - 12) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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KANSAS (24 - 5) at TEXAS TECH (12 - 17) - 3/4/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
KANSAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
KANSAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 63-92 ATS (-38.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-1 straight up against KANSAS 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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COLORADO ST (9 - 20) at SAN DIEGO ST (19 - 8) - 3/4/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 5-1 straight up against COLORADO ST 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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AIR FORCE (9 - 18) at UNLV (20 - 8) - 3/4/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
AIR FORCE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
AIR FORCE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
AIR FORCE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
AIR FORCE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
AIR FORCE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
AIR FORCE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
AIR FORCE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
AIR FORCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
UNLV is 145-110 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 145-110 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-2 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-2 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARKANSAS ST (13 - 16) at MIDDLE TENN ST (17 - 13) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 2-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-1 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 25) at N TEXAS (18 - 11) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
N TEXAS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in March games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 2-1 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 18) at S ALABAMA (17 - 12) - 3/4/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
S ALABAMA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
S ALABAMA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
S ALABAMA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games this season.
S ALABAMA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
S ALABAMA is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
S ALABAMA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
S ALABAMA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 5-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (12 - 19) at LA-LAFAYETTE (10 - 19) - 3/4/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 111-148 ATS (-51.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 111-148 ATS (-51.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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LA-MONROE (10 - 19) at DENVER (14 - 15) - 3/4/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-2 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-3 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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NORTHWESTERN (16 - 11) at PURDUE (22 - 7) - 3/4/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
PURDUE is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
PURDUE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
PURDUE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 4-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 5-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WISCONSIN (18 - 10) at MINNESOTA (20 - 8) - 3/4/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
7:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. LOUISVILLE
Seton Hall is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games
Seton Hall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Louisville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Louisville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
7:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Toledo is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 5 games at home
7:30 PM
IOWA STATE vs. NEBRASKA
Iowa State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nebraska is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa State
Nebraska is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iowa State
7:30 PM
MARQUETTE vs. PITTSBURGH
Marquette is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Marquette is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. GEORGIA TECH
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Georgia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
8:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Arkansas State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arkansas State
Middle Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arkansas State
8:00 PM
BYU vs. WYOMING
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wyoming
BYU is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wyoming
Wyoming is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Wyoming is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
8:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Mississippi State
Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
8:00 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. NORTH TEXAS
Florida Atlantic is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
North Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
North Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
8:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. KENTUCKY
Georgia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Georgia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Kentucky
Kentucky is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Kentucky is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. HOUSTON
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 11 games when playing Memphis
8:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. ARKANSAS
Mississippi is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Mississippi is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arkansas is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Mississippi
Arkansas is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Mississippi
8:00 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Southern Miss is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Southern Miss is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Southern Methodist is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Methodist is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
8:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. LSU
Vanderbilt is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vanderbilt's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LSU's last 5 games when playing Vanderbilt
LSU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt
8:05 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. TULSA
Central Florida is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Central Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Central Florida
Tulsa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Central Florida
8:30 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Florida International is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Florida International is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida International
Louisiana-Lafayette is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Florida International
8:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
South Alabama is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against New Orleans
South Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
8:30 PM
WISCONSIN vs. MINNESOTA
Wisconsin is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisconsin's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
9:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. DENVER
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 7 games on the road
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. MISSOURI
Oklahoma is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma's last 11 games
Missouri is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma
Missouri is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma
9:00 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. COLORADO
Texas A&M is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas A&M
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas A&M
9:05 PM
UAB vs. TEXAS EL PASO
UAB is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of UAB's last 9 games
Texas El Paso is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing UAB
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games when playing UAB
9:30 PM
KANSAS vs. TEXAS TECH
Kansas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Texas Tech
Kansas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas Tech
Texas Tech is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Texas Tech is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
10:00 PM
AIR FORCE vs. UNLV
Air Force is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against UNLV
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Air Force's last 5 games when playing on the road against UNLV
UNLV is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
UNLV is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
10:00 PM
COLORADO STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Colorado State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego State
Colorado State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego State
San Diego State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
NCAAB Today
Notes on the best of today's games.
North Carolina won 11 of last 12 games, but coverred two of last seven; they're 5-8-1 as ACC favorite, 3-4 on road, winning away games by 22-3-17-14-4 points, losing at Wake, Maryland. Virginia Tech lost four of last five games, losing by 10-14-2-7 points- all seven of their home tilts in ACC were decided by 8 or less points. ACC home dogs are 14-13.
NC State (+6) lost 79-68 at Boston College Jan 24; Wolfpack lost three of last four games- underdog covered their last seven games. State is 4-3 at home in ACC, with dogs 5-2 vs spread. BC is 2-3 in last five games, losing last two road contests, by 17 at Wake, 11 at Miami- they're 3-3 as an ACC road dog. ACC home favorites are 23-32 against the spread.
Pittsburgh won seven of last eight games; they're 4-3 as Big East home favorite, with all seven wins by 11+ points- they have UConn coming in Saturday for Senior Day. Marquette is hurting without PG James, 3-4 in last seven, losing last two by 11-4 points; they're 3-1 as road underdog in Big East (5-3 SU) losing Big East away games by 1-18-4 points.
Houston (+13) lost 83-68 at Memphis Jan 31, trailing 43-38 at the half in game they shot 38% from floor. Cougars won six of last eight, are 5-1 at home in C-USA, losing to UTEP- they're 2-3 as C-USA dog. Tigers have won 55 league games in row; they're 3-4 as road favorite, winning on C-USA road by 7-1-21-13-25-7-11 pts. C-UDA home dogs: 14-12.
LSU won last 13 SEC games, with last six decided by seven or less pts; they trailed at half in three of last five games. Tigers are 4-3 as favorite in SEC home games, winning by 17-24-10-14-7-7-6 pts. Vanderbilt is 1-5 as SEC road dog, losing away games by 10-7-10-19-14-4 points- they're 0-8 vs spread in their SEC losses. SEC home favorites are 32-27.
Missouri had its 7-game win streak crushed in 25-point loss at Kansas; they're 6-1 as Big 12 home favorite, with six double digit wins at home. Tigers covered six of last eight games overall. Oklahoma is 6-1 on road in Big 12; both their league losses came with Blake Griffin hurt- he's back now. Big 12 home favorites are 26-24 against the spread.
Florida needs road win to get off bubble; they lost last four road games, are 3-5 in last eight games overall- they won three of last four games vs Mississippi State, splitting last two visits here. Bulldogs are 1-5 in last six games, losing last three by 2-5-18 points- they allowed 76+ points in six of last seven games. State is 4-3 SU in SEC home games.
Northwestern was up 13 at half at home in first meeting vs Purdue, lost 63-61 despite forcing 22 Boiler turnovers; Wildcats are 3-1 in last four games, but are 1-5 as Big 11 road dog, losing away games by 4-9-29-27- 5 points. Purdue covered six of last seven home games, winning by 13- 22-18-14-18-14-25 games. Hosts covered eight of their last nine games.
Sun Belt Tournament
Middle Tennessee lost five of last seven games; they're 1-7 vs spread in last eight tries as home favorite, losing their last three home games; they beat Arkansas State 60-57 Jan 22 (-10), even though ASU made 52.2% from floor. State lost last nine games; they're 2-11 vs spread in their last 13 games, 3-3 as road dog, losing away games by 6-3-3-8-4-4-1-10 pts.
South Alabama (-13) beat New Orleans 56-53 Jan 31, despite shooting just 30% from floor- they were up 31-22 at half. Jaguars won six of their last eight games, but are only 1-8 as a home favorite, with home wins by 3-3-1-21-7 points (5-4 SU). UNO is 3-10 in last 13 games; they're 3-5 vs spread as road dog, losing road games by 6-15-10-11-3-10-10-16-24.
Denver beat UL-Monroe twice this year, 58-47/66-57, making 20-52 on arc, 16-16 on foul line in two games. Monroe shot just 28.6% in the loss at home- they're 1-4 in last five games, 5-4 as Sun Belt road dog, losing away games by 28-8-11-3-23-15-7 points. Denver had won four in row before Sunday's loss; they're 4-2 against spread as Sun Belt home fave.
Florida Atlantic (+8) lost 69-60 at North Texas Jan 17 (Owls made 8 of 12 at line, UNT 20-28); FAU is 2-7 as Sun Belt road dog, losing on road by 11-7-2-9-2-7-21-20-27 points. North Texas won six of last seven, is 7-2 vs spread in last nine; they're 3-5 as Sun Belt home favorite, winning home games by 3-7-9-18-10-15 points (6-3 SU).
UL-Lafayette (-6.5) beat Florida International 90-73 Feb 5, making 14 of 30 from arc, while FIU was 4-21; Cajuns are 2-5 in last seven games, and 4-4 as home favorite, winning at home by 28-1-2-17-4-16 pts (6-3 SU). FIU is 5-4 as Sun Belt road dog, losing away games by 20-7-5-17-17-1- 13 points. Sun Belt home favorites are 29-48 against the spread.
Tips and Trends
#2 North Carolina at Virginia Tech
North Carolina (-9.5, O/U 155): The Tar Heels can earn at least a share of the ACC regular-season title with a win against Virginia Tech, and they need to be careful not to be caught looking ahead to Sunday's finale vs. Duke. The Blue Devils sit a half-game behind North Carolina and can win the ACC championship if the Heels lose their last two games. “We’re taking it one game at a time, and we’re not looking ahead,” North Carolina senior Danny Green said. “I feel like if we do the little things, everything else will take care of itself.”
North Carolina is 1-3 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
The OVER is 8-2 in North Carolina's last 10 games overall.
Key Injuries - G Marcus Ginyard (foot) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 85 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Virginia Tech: The Hokies are still fighting for an invitation to the NCAA tournament despite losing four of their last five games. They are coming off a tough 72-65 loss to Duke on Saturday and will finish off the regular season with four straight games against ranked opponents for the first time in school history. “We fought back and got back in the game,” Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenberg said after losing to the Blue Devils. “We were in position to win the game. Unfortunately we didn’t make the plays you need to make.”
Virginia Tech is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The OVER is 9-3 in Virginia Tech's last 12 home games.
Key Injuries - G Hank Thorns (illness) is questionable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 75