Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Friday 1/4/19
SMU won six of its last seven games with Tulane, winning three of four visits here- they lost 73-70 here LY. Underdogs are 3-0-1 vs spread in last four series games. SMU won its last three games and seven of last eight; Mustangs won by 8 at Georgetown in their only true road game. SMU is 7-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with all seven wins by 11+ points. Tulane lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 4-9 vs schedule #251- Green Wave is experience team #331 that is turning ball over 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 11 to Florida State, 32 at Cincinnati.
Ill-Chicago swept IUPUI 70-65/71-62 LY, in Jaguars’ first year in Horizon League. UIC 5-8 vs schedule #77; they’re experience team #192 that turns ball over 20.7% of the time (#266)- they are shooting 55.4% inside arc (#46). Flames 2-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, winning by 5-6 points. IUPUI lost its last four games, is 6-7 vs schedule #205; Jaguars are experience team #89 that 1-6 in true road games, but the win was at Boston College. IUPUI is shooting only 31.3% on arc (#274)- they gave up 81.3 ppg in their last four games.
Toledo won its last ten games, is 12-1 vs schedule #310; Rockets are experience team #82 that is making 39.8% of its 3’s (#16), shooting 78.9% on foul line (#3). Toledo beat Cal-irvine by 7 in their only top 100 game this season. Ball State won seven of its last eight games after a 1-3 start; Cardinals are experience team #55 that is 8-4 vs schedule #113- they’re shooting 38.2% on arc, 57.3% inside arc (#24). Ball won its last four games with Toledo, winning 82-74/75-63 in last two visits here. Underdogs covered five of last six series games.
Buffalo is 12-1 vs schedule #72 that includes a trip to Ireland; Bulls won by 12 at Syracuse- they play same 2-3 zone that EMU does. Buffalo is 5-1 in true road games, with loss at Marquette- Bulls are 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with six wins by 12+ points. Bulls won four of last five games with Eastern Michigan; they won two of last three visits to Ypsilanti. Favorites covered four of last five series games. EMU lost its last six D-I games, with two non-D-I wins; Eagles are are 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with losses by 38-18-4-24 points.
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Friday, January 4
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SMU (9 - 4) at TULANE (4 - 9) - 1/4/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 110-82 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
SMU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TULANE is 231-282 ATS (-79.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
TULANE is 231-282 ATS (-79.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 93-133 ATS (-53.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TULANE is 93-133 ATS (-53.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 154-206 ATS (-72.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 63-93 ATS (-39.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 151-198 ATS (-66.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 95-133 ATS (-51.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TULANE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
TULANE is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
TULANE is 56-87 ATS (-39.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 3-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 3-1 straight up against TULANE 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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IUPUI (8 - 7) at IL-CHICAGO (7 - 8) - 1/4/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 150 to 154.5 over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
IUPUI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 121-89 ATS (+23.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 2-0 against the spread versus IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 2-0 straight up against IUPUI 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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BALL ST (9 - 4) at TOLEDO (12 - 1) - 1/4/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 3-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 4-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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BUFFALO (12 - 1) at E MICHIGAN (6 - 7) - 1/4/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
BUFFALO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
BUFFALO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
E MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
E MICHIGAN is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
E MICHIGAN is 69-100 ATS (-41.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
E MICHIGAN is 119-160 ATS (-57.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Friday, January 4
Trend Report
IUPUI @ UIC
IUPUI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of IUPUI's last 7 games on the road
IUPUI is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
UIC
UIC is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Ball State @ Toledo
Ball State
Ball State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Ball State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toledo
Toledo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Methodist @ Tulane
Southern Methodist
Southern Methodist is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Southern Methodist is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tulane
Tulane
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tulane's last 7 games when playing at home against Southern Methodist
Tulane is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Buffalo @ Eastern Michigan
Buffalo
Buffalo is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Buffalo
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