Announcement

**Udog** · 11-27-2014, 07:53 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Six of the many things I'm thankful for.........

-- I'm thankful for good health and every day I'm given; we won't all run out of $$$, but eventually, we'll all run out of time.

-- I'm thankful for pizza and the people who deliver it.

-- I'm thankful that 30 years ago, someone I didn't know very well advised me to put money away every month. I listened and will benefit from that advice now.

-- I'm thankful that someone invented the Internet, where so much knowledge is right at our fingertips.

-- I'm thankful I got to be part of basketball programs where I learned a ton and made great friends: thanks to UAlbany and Schenectady High School.

-- I'm thankful that I started writing this website in 2001 and I'm more thankful that people actually read it. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

**********

Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.......

13) Butler 74, North Carolina 66-- Bulldogs shot 31% from floor but outrebounded the Tar Heels 57-40, with 29 offensive boards. Impressive win for them.

12) St John's 70, Minnesota 61-- Gophers scored 40 points in first half, 21 in second and looked terrible in last 10:00, playing their first true road game this season.

11) Oklahoma 75, UCLA 65-- Steve Alford has a big advantage with his son Bryce on the team; not only is the kid really good, but he's going to stay in school for four years and kids who are that good don't do that much anymore.

This was a terrific win for Lon Kruger, whose team was 10-38 outside arc, 11-26 inside the arc. Thought for a second that Paul Westhead hijacked the Sooners.

10) Redskins will start Colt McCoy against the Colts Sunday, as the RGIII drama continues to play out poorly for Washington. Its fairly obvious that Jay Gruden isn't too fond of Robert Griffin the player.

9) Purdue center Isaac Haas has size 22 sneakers; those are big feet!!! Haas had 12 points in 22:00 off the bench in the Boilers' OT win over BYU.

8) Diamondbacks signed Cuban OF Yasmany Tomas to a six-year, $68.5M contract, good signing for Dave Stewart, Arizona's new GM.

7) Why are stores opening at 6pm tonight? What if we boycotted these stores and told them thats its OK to give employees a day off? Would they listen?

6) Atlanta Falcons lost seven games the last two years when they led in the fourth quarter; they're 4-7 this year but tied for first place. Has a team ever won a division title and still fired their coach after the season?

5) When the Ravens won the Super Bowl after the 2000 season, they went five games in a row that season without scoring an offensive TD. Thats how great their defense was back then. Lions haven't scored a TD in their last two games and people are in a panic; imagine going three more in a row?

4) Arkansas Razorbacks are ranked in hoop's top 25 for first time in seven years.

3) I'd be in favor of fewer timeouts in televsied college basketball games; you get an automatic timeout for TV every 4:00, so teams don't need five each besides those. Games lose their flow with so many stoppages.

2) Louisville 45, Cleveland State 33-- Rick Pitino gets his 700th college win in an oddly low-scoring game; first time I saw the result, thought it was a halftime score. .

1) Three NFL games today; three divisional rivalries, all NFC teams meeting for first time this season. Will be odd to see an NFC game on CBS.

**Udog** · 11-27-2014, 08:06 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, November 27

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SANTA CLARA (2 - 2) vs. TENNESSEE (1 - 1) - 11/27/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

KANSAS (2 - 1) vs. RHODE ISLAND (3 - 0) - 11/27/2014, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MICHIGAN ST (3 - 1) vs. RIDER (2 - 2) - 11/27/2014, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARQUETTE (2 - 2) vs. GEORGIA TECH (3 - 0) - 11/27/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 103-63 ATS (+33.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
GEORGIA TECH is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PRINCETON (1 - 3) vs. UTEP (2 - 0) - 11/27/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PRINCETON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against Conference USA opponents since 1997.
PRINCETON is 71-49 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
PRINCETON is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
PRINCETON is 67-39 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN DIEGO (3 - 1) vs. XAVIER (4 - 0) - 11/27/2014, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 180-139 ATS (+27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LONG BEACH ST (2 - 3) vs. W MICHIGAN (3 - 1) - 11/27/2014, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LONG BEACH ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN JOSE ST (1 - 3) vs. WASHINGTON (3 - 0) - 11/27/2014, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AUSTIN PEAY (1 - 4) vs. BROWN (1 - 4) - 11/27/2014, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ILLINOIS (4 - 0) vs. INDIANA ST (3 - 1) - 11/27/2014, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SF AUSTIN ST (1 - 3) vs. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (0 - 5) - 11/27/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BAYLOR (4 - 0) vs. MEMPHIS (1 - 1) - 11/27/2014, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 211-163 ATS (+31.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 1) at USC UPSTATE (3 - 1) - 11/27/2014, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CS-FULLERTON (1 - 3) vs. WRIGHT ST (3 - 1) - 11/27/2014, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LONG ISLAND (0 - 2) vs. STONY BROOK (3 - 2) - 11/27/2014, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

W KENTUCKY (1 - 3) vs. ST JOSEPHS (3 - 2) - 11/27/2014, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 83-56 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 51-27 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 51-27 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RICE (1 - 2) vs. MERCER (2 - 2) - 11/27/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
RICE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WASHINGTON ST (1 - 2) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (1 - 2) - 11/27/2014, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**Udog** · 11-27-2014, 08:08 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, November 27

Tennessee hasn't played in week; in meantime, one of its assistants quit because of an NCAA investigation at Southern Miss, where he used to work. Vols lost by 16 to VCU, beat a stiff by 12. Long trip to Florida for Santa Clara squad that lost last two games, by 6 at Utah State, by 27 at Michigan State. WCC underdogs are 3-7 vs spread so far this month.

Georgia Tech is 3-0 despite 54.4% shooting from foul line; they won by 7 over Georgia, are rebounding 44.4% of its misses (#7 in US). Marquette is off to shaky 2-2 start, with loss to Neb-Omaha, 62-57 win over NJIT; teams are shooting 56.9% inside arc against them. Big East teams are 18-4 vs spread this season, 8-0 in games played on neutral courts.

Butler had 29 offensive boards in 74-66 upset of North Carolina- four of Butler's starters played 31+ minutes. Bulldogs are 4-0, with other three wins vs stiffs. Oklahoma was 10-36 from arc, 11-26 inside it in win over UCLA; Sooners' only loss was at Creighton, after they blew an 18-point lead. Big X favorites are 12-8 overall, 7-2 on neutral courts.

Georgetown beat Florida in OT in late game last night; they had five guys play 32+ minutes. Hoyas shot 58% inside arc, turned ball over 19 times (-3). Wisconsin was up 20 at half in easy win over UAB; Badgers are 5-0 and no one has come within 24 of them yet. Big 14 favorites are 5-5 this month on neutral courts. Big East underdogs are 5-0 vs spread.

North Carolina-UCLA in losers' bracket? Bruins were outscored 26-8 in last 9:05 yesterday; they were 9-21 on foul line, 4-17 from arc (1-6 other than Alford). UNC got pushed around by Butler, giving up 29 offensive boards; Tar Heels are shooting only 26.7% from arc, same problem they had LY. Pac-12 teams are 5-12 vs spread this month on neutral courts.

Illinois is 4-0 but hasn't played anyone ranked in top 200; they've made 47.3% from arc, forced turnovers 22% of time, but against 11th-easiest schedule in country. Indiana State lost by 13 at home to Saint Louis, got OT win at IUPUI. Big 14 double digit favorites are 13-11, 1-1 on neutral court. MVC teams are 7-3 vs spread on neutral courts this month.

Princeton lost its last three games and hasn't played anyone in top 150 yet; they lost last game by 11 to Incarnate Word. Tigers allowed 81 ppg in last two games, are shooting 44% inside arc. UTEP won its first two games by 12-1, both at home; Miners forced turnovers 24% of the time. C-USA faves are 6-11 vs spread this month. Ivy League dogs are 6-6.

San Diego turned ball over 22.6% of time in 3-1 start, despite having two good (short) senior guards; Toreros are shooting 58% inside arc. Xavier is 4-0 with three wins vs teams in top 120; no one has come within 18 of them this month. WCC non-conference underdogs are 1-3 vs spread on a neutral courts. Big East favorites are 12-4, 4-0 on neutral floors.

Long Beach State is 2-3 against 8th-hardest schedule so far; 49ers gave up 89.7 ppg in three losses, 62 ppg in wins- they've made 41.3% of tryes so far. Western Michigan was 3-0 before loss at San Diego Monday; they're making 42.4% behind arc. MAC underdogs are 10-7/ Big West teams are 14-15 vs spread, 4-4 if favored. Broncos are shooting 59% inside arc.

Western Kentucky lost last three games, losing by 10 at Stony Brook in last game Tuesday; Hilltoppers are turning ball over 24% of time, while shooting 41.5% inside arc. St Joe's should have fans come up from Philly; young Hawks are struggling at 2-3, losing to FDU, beating LIU in OT- they're shooting only 23% from arc, 43% inside it.

Mercer lost all five starters from team that upset Duke in NCAA's eight months ago; Bears have only one senior in rotation- they've turned ball over 23.9% of time in 2-2 start, with no top 200 wins. Rice scored only 62.3 ppg in 1-2 start; new coach was VCU assistant, but they don't have guys to play like that yet. Rice doesn't have a top 300 win, either.

Washington State had shortest trip to Alaska of the seven visiting teams in Alaskan Shootout; Coogs scored 53 ppg in losing first two games, then beat weak Idaho State by 12. Wazzu is turning ball over 22.5% of time, making 29.4% from arc. UCSB lost both its D-I games, but one was at Kansas by 10, other in OT to Fla Gulf Coast, not exactly terrible losses.

Baylor is 4-0 with win at South Carolina, 16-point vs SF Austin; they're smaller, quicker this year- opponents are shooting 21% from arc against them. Memphis has inexperienced guards; they lost to Wichita by 15 on a neutral court, then beat a stiff team. Big X faves are 8-2 vs spread on neutral floors. AAC teams are 3-9 against spread on neutral courts.

**Udog** · 11-27-2014, 08:10 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, November 27

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trend Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12:00 PM
SANTA CLARA vs. TENNESSEE
No trends available
Tennessee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 2:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. BROWN
No trends available
Brown is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 2:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. TEXAS EL PASO
No trends available
Texas El Paso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas El Paso is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 2:30 PM
KANSAS vs. RHODE ISLAND
No trends available
Rhode Island is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 3:30 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. USC UPSTATE
Florida International is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
No trends available

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 4:30 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. XAVIER
No trends available
Xavier is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 5:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. INDIANA STATE
No trends available
Indiana State is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 6:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. WRIGHT STATE
No trends available
Wright State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 6:30 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. RIDER
No trends available
Rider is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 6:30 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
No trends available
Saint Joseph's is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 8:30 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Western Michigan is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 9:00 PM
MARQUETTE vs. GEORGIA TECH
No trends available
Georgia Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 11:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. WASHINGTON
No trends available
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 11:59 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. SANTA BARBARA
No trends available
Santa Barbara is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

See more trends!
NOVEMBER 27, 11:59 PM
BAYLOR vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**Udog** · 11-27-2014, 11:40 AM

NCAAB Dunkel is not up yet and it's time for me to leave. If anyone sees it, please post it. It shouldn't be too much longer before it's up.

Have a great Thanksgiving, guys!

Announcement

Thursday's NBA and NCAAB Trends and Indexes - 11/27

Thursday's NBA and NCAAB Trends and Indexes - 11/27

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment