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**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 08:40 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Kansas 56, Baylor 55-- Bears missed a layup, butchered an inbounds play in last 0:12; tough loss for Baylor.

-- Pistons 108, Mavericks 95-- Detroit is now 7-0 since cutting Josh Smith.

-- Ball State 60, Eastern Michigan 59 OT-- Cardinals were 13-point underdogs.

-- DePaul 70, Creighton 60-- Blue Demons are now 3-0 in the Big East.

-- Loyola 71, Evansville 70-- Ramblers scored winning hoop with 0:00.1 left, are now 12-3 and a pleasant surprise in the MVC.

-- Minnesota 104, Oklahoma City 83-- Wolves snap 12-game losing streak.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud............

13) In last seven years, #1 seed in the NFC is 4-3 SU in this round; #1 seed in AFC is 3-3 in this round. So much for the bye being a big advantage.

12) College basketball ref Kip Kissinger did the Iowa State-South Carolina game in Brooklyn Saturday, the UNLV-Kansas game Sunday in Lawrence, and New Mexico-San Diego State game Tuesday night. Lot of frequent flyer miles there.

11) Speaking of the Aztecs, they've now won their last 131 games when they led with 5:00 to play. Thats a tremendous streak and very sound coaching.

10) If I had a Hall of Fame vote this year, I would've voted for Tim Raines and Mike Piazza, in addition to the four guys who made it.

9) Four of the five kids on the Atlantic 14's pre-season All-League team are sophs, which says a lot for that league's future. Davidson-VCU game Wednesday was a terrific game between two teams with very different philosophies.

8) Herm Edwards/Bill Polian do good work during the day on ESPN; can learn a lot about the inner workings of how the NFL works. Job interviews, what front office people look for in players, good information.

7) Denver Nuggets are doing away with game-day shootarounds, hoping that if players have more uninterrupted sleep, they'll play better. They hired a sleep expert whose opinion it was that mid-day shootarounds were a hinderence more than a help.

6) Over the last six years, ACC football teams are 22-30 in bowls, not exactly what the league's honchos had in mind when they added Miami and Florida State.

5) Knicks-Bucks are playing a game in London a week from today; we've sent the Jaguars and Knicks to England in the same year. I'm sure the British are grateful.

4) Former Boston College/NC State football coach Tom O'Brien retired; he is the missing link in Russell Wilson's life story, the NC State coach who cut Wilson loose before his senior year, so he was free to transfer to Wisconsin. How did this happen ands why doesn't anyone talk about it?

I mean, a 3-year starting QB transfers before his senior year, doesn't have to sit out a year and the program he left doesn't seem to care?. Wilson played a lot of minor league baseball in summers when he was in college- he was a second baseman in the Colorado organization. You hear so much now about what a great teammate Wilson is, then why did NC State just let him leave town?

3) Should DH's be elected to the Hall of Fame? I mean, David Ortiz might not even own a glove. 68% of the games Edgar Martinez played in were as a DH.

2) Its freakin' freezing today in upstate New York, so the idea that the first spring training baseball game is March 3, Orioles-Tigers in Lakeland, only 54 cold days away, well thats a good thought. My tentative plan is to hit spring training in Arizona next March and see my A's get ready for the 2016 season. Haven't done that before.

1) If I interviewed Jameis Winston at the NFL Combine, my first question would be this: Are you 100% committed to football? Have you given up on baseball? Being an NFL QB is a 24/7 job; its hard enough when you're totally committed. His answers would be very interesting.

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 08:42 AM

Where the action is: NFL Playoffs biggest mid-week line moves

Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – Open: -7.5, Move: -7

Books opened with a half-point hook on this meeting between the Ravens and Patriots – two familiar postseason foes – and instant sharp money came in on Baltimore, trimming the half point off the line and settling the spread at a touchdown for New England. What happened after wiseguys had their say was a bit puzzling to bookmakers.

“After taking that initial sharp action on the dog, we’ve also started to see more and more recreational money come in on the dog,” Childs tells Covers. “I didn’t expect that money because our bettors have backed the Patriots in every one of their games since their dominating performance against the Bengals back in October.”

Childs believes the public’s betting interest in the Ravens stems from the media’s handy work, stirring up Baltimore’s past success against New England in the playoffs – almost the way a promoter would hype a heavyweight fight.

“For the first time in nearly three months, we’re going to need the Patriots,” he says. “And with them coming off a bye, and their major advantages on the defensive side of the ball, I have no problem going into this game needing the Patriots.”

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – Open: -12.5, Move: -10.5

Sportsbook.ag went high on the Seahawks in this Divisional Round showdown with the Panthers, and all of the early action sided with Carolina. According to Childs, it was a mix of sharp and public money, dropping the spread two whole points in the first four hours it was on the board.

However, the move from -12 to -10.5 wasn’t based solely on the exposure on the Panthers, with 12 being a dead number in the eyes of the book. They leap frogged the spread to Seahawks -10.5 and are bracing for what the weekend may bring.

“What that early money did is show us the way on where this line should be, and it belongs at 10.5 and the 11-point range,” says Childs. “Since getting to 10.5, we’re seeing some Seahawks money show and it’s been nice, two-way action at 10.5 and I don’t think we’ll be moving off the 10.5 any time soon.”

Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – Open: -7, Move: -6.5

Books are playing tennis with this number, opening at a touchdown and going back and forth between Green Bay -7 and -6.5, settling at -6.5 for the time being. Early money took the underdog Cowboys but Childs isn’t so sure the sharps are done having their way with his NFC Divisional Round war.

“No question, we have some serious liability if this game lands seven because of all the money we’ve booked on the Cowboys at +7 (-115) and Packers -6.5 (-110),” he says. “But by going to that key number of seven it’s giving us great, two-way action on this game because at 6.5, it’s nothing but Packers money and at 7 it’s nothing but Cowboys money. I’d prefer booking this game somewhat even with a touch of liability if the game falls. We’ll see what happens, but at this point I like how the money is coming in so far.”

Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – Open -7.5, Move: -7

Wiseguys grabbed the half-point hook on the Colts when this line went up and bookmakers trimmed the line to an even touchdown. However, money showed on the home side Broncos following that adjustment. Rather than go back to the original number, Childs says they’ve been juggling the juice on this touchdown spread.

“This is going to be an easy game to book, the number will remain seven for the rest of the week and we’re just going to have to adjust the juice from time to time, but I just can’t see us getting off of seven in this one,” he says.

Oddsmaker’s note: “In all four games we’re pretty exposed on all the underdogs in regards to the moneyline. That’s to be expected. It’s the playoffs and we’re starting to see more and more recreational money come in on these games. Just like the Super Bowl in years past, our customers love taking the plus juice and taking a chance on a big score by laying a few dollars in hopes the underdog can win outright, cashing a nice score at +250 or more.”

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 08:46 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Michigan State at Iowa
The Spartans head to Iowa tonight to face a Hawkeyes team that is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 home games. Michigan State is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Spartans favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+3). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

Game 507-508: Drexel at Towson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 46.327; Towson 52.818
Dunkel Line: Towson by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Towson by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Towson (-4 1/2)

Game 509-510: Delaware at NC-Wilmington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 44.704; NC-Wilmington 55.052
Dunkel Line: NC-Wilmington by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: NC-Wilmington by 8
Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (-8)

Game 511-512: Old Dominion at Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 60.651; Marshall 53.389
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+9 1/2)

Game 513-514: George Mason at Richmond (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 57.852; Richmond 58.452
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 1
Vegas Line: Richmond by 6
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+6)

Game 515-516: Michigan State at Iowa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 69.710; Iowa 68.064
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa by 3
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+3)

Game 517-518: Dayton at St. Bonaventure (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 62.316; St. Bonaventure 65.896
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 1
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-1)

Game 519-520: Northeastern at James Madison (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 52.681; James Madison 52.506
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+3 1/2)

Game 521-522: LSU at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 64.685; Missouri 60.189
Dunkel Line: LSU by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: LSU by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-2 1/2)

Game 523-524: Wright State at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 52.085; Youngstown State 53.104
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 1
Vegas Line: Wright State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+1 1/2)

Game 525-526: Oakland at Cleveland State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 54.245; Cleveland State 60.450
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 6
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+8 1/2)

Game 527-528: Hofstra at College of Charleston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 59.410; College of Charleston 47.524
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 12
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (-6 1/2)

Game 529-530: William & Mary at Elon (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 58.690; Elon 54.850
Dunkel Line: William & Mary by 8
Vegas Line: William & Mary by 5
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (-5)

Game 531-532: Charlotte at Western Kentucky (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 58.259; Western Kentucky 57.374
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 1
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+3 1/2)

Game 533-534: Southern Mississippi at TX-San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 45.114; TX-San Antonio 52.342
Dunkel Line: TX-San Antonio by 7
Vegas Line: TX-San Antonio by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (-4 1/2)

Game 535-536: Illinois-Chicago at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 45.567; Valparaiso 62.947
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 15
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-15)

Game 537-538: Appalachian State at South Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 46.104; South Alabama 47.539
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+3 1/2)

Game 539-540: Florida International at Middle Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 51.143; Middle Tennessee State 55.514
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+7)

Game 541-542: Florida Atlantic at UAB (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 52.152; UAB 56.676
Dunkel Line: UAB by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: UAB by 3
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-3)

Game 543-544: Georgia State at UL-Lafayette (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 60.130; UL-Lafayette 56.123
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 4
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-2)

Game 545-546: UL-Monroe at TX-Arlington (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 47.339; TX-Arlington 50.474
Dunkel Line: TX-Arlington by 3
Vegas Line: TX-Arlington by 5
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+5)

Game 547-548: AR-Little Rock at Texas State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 48.907; Texas State 55.856
Dunkel Line: Texas State by 7
Vegas Line: Texas State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (-4 1/2)

Game 549-550: Georgia Southern at Arkansas State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 50.718; Arkansas State 49.654
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 1
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+2 1/2)

Game 551-552: Arizona State at Oregon State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 62.275; Oregon State 63.700
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State

Game 553-554: Louisiana Tech at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:Louisiana Tech 59.615; UTEP 60.776
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 1
Vegas Line: UTEP by 4
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+4)

Game 555-556: San Francisco at Gonzaga (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 54.252; Gonzaga 73.371
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 19
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+22 1/2)

Game 557-558: Stanford at UCLA (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 64.058; UCLA 65.549
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (+1 1/2)

Game 559-560: Memphis at SMU (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 61.628; SMU 71.406
Dunkel Line: SMU by 10
Vegas Line: SMU by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-8 1/2)

Game 561-562: Rutgers at Nebraska (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 52.503; Nebraska 63.947
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-9 1/2)

Game 563-564: Santa Clara at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 52.373; Portland 62.818
Dunkel Line: Portland by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Portland by 8
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-8)

Game 565-566: CS-Fullerton at UC-Riverside (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 51.315; UC-Riverside 49.812
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Riverside by 3
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+3)

Game 567-568: Arizona at Oregon (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 74.736; Oregon 65.092
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona by 5
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-5)

Game 569-570: Long Beach State at UC-Irvine (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 57.933; UC-Irvine 59.456
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (+3 1.2)

Game 571-572: Loyola Marymount at San Diego (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 48.661; San Diego 57.850
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 9
Vegas Line: San Diego by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+12 1/2)

Game 573-574: Pepperdine at BYU (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 55.090; BYU 75.152
Dunkel Line: BYU by 20
Vegas Line: BYU by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-15 1/2)

Game 575-576: Denver at IPFW (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 53.534; IPFW 50.501
Dunkel Line: Denver by 3
Vegas Line: Denver by 1
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-1)

Game 577-578: NC-Greensboro at Furman (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 41.303; Furman 42.386
Dunkel Line: Furman by 1
Vegas Line: Furman by 4
Dunkel Pick: NC-Greensboro (+4)

Game 579-580: VMI at Wofford (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VMI 41.297; Wofford 59.618
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Wofford by 15
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-15)

Game 581-582: Western Carolina at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 49.689; Chattanooga 51.519
Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 2
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 6
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (+6)

Game 583-584: Canisius at Marist (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 51.232; Marist 42.350
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 9
Vegas Line: Canisius by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (-7 1/2)

Game 585-586: Niagara at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 46.872; Siena 50.648
Dunkel Line: Siena by 4
Vegas Line: Siena by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (+8 1/2)

Game 587-588: Mercer at East Tennessee State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mercer 52.827; East Tennessee State 51.450
Dunkel Line: Mercer by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: East Tennessee State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Mercer (+4)

Game 589-590: Samford at The Citadel (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 42.489; The Citadel 47.237
Dunkel Line: The Citadel by 5
Vegas Line: The Citadel by 3
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (-3)

Game 591-592: Sacramento State at North Dakota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 50.032; North Dakota 46.835
Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 3
Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+1)

Game 593-594: North Dakota State at NE-Omaha (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 55.639; NE-Omaha 53.811
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 2
Vegas Line: NE-Omaha by 3
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (+3)

Game 595-596: Murray State at Tennessee Tech (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 61.641; Tennessee Tech 51.718
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 10
Vegas Line: Murray State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-6 1/2)

Game 597-598: Morehead State at SE Missouri State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 48.887; SE Missouri State 49.905
Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 1
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+3)

Game 599-600: Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee-Martin (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 52.165; Tennessee-Martin 52.297
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (+2)

Game 601-602: Austin Peay at Jacksonville State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 44.296; Jacksonville State 44.905
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Jacksonville State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (-2 1/2)

Game 603-604: Montana State at Idaho State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 41.442; Idaho State 43.311
Dunkel Line: Idaho State by 2
Vegas Line: Idaho State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+4)

Game 605-606: Portland State at Northern Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 42.976; Northern Colorado 51.512
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-6 1/2)

Game 607-608: Montana at Weber State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 50.727; Weber State 56.124
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Weber State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-4)

Game 615-616: Robert Morris at Wagner (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 49.746; Wagner 49.921
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Robet Morris by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wagner (+1 1/2)

Game 617-618: Radford at Gardner-Webb (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Radford 47.323; Gardner-Webb 46.920
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Gardner-Webb by 4
Dunkel Pick: Radford (+4)

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 08:49 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 8

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DREXEL (2 - 11) at TOWSON ST (8 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
DREXEL is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 2-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 4-0 straight up against DREXEL 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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DELAWARE (1 - 12) at UNC-WILMINGTON (6 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
DELAWARE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
DELAWARE is 4-0 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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OLD DOMINION (12 - 1) at MARSHALL (4 - 10) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 76-110 ATS (-45.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 2-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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 MASON (6 - 7) at RICHMOND (7 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games this season.
RICHMOND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
RICHMOND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 2-0 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON 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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MICHIGAN ST (10 - 5) at IOWA (11 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 3-1 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 4-0 straight up against IOWA 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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DAYTON (11 - 2) at ST BONAVENTURE (8 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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 (8 - 6) at JAMES MADISON (9 - 6) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-1 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 2-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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LSU (11 - 2) at MISSOURI (6 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
LSU is 89-63 ATS (+19.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MISSOURI is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 3-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-1 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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WRIGHT ST (9 - 7) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (9 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 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
WRIGHT ST is 4-1 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-2 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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OAKLAND (5 - 10) at CLEVELAND ST (8 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
OAKLAND is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 2-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 2-0 straight up against OAKLAND 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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HOFSTRA (11 - 4) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (5 - 10) - 1/8/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-1 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-1 straight up against HOFSTRA 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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WM & MARY (8 - 5) at ELON (9 - 6) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WM & MARY is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WM & MARY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WM & MARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (6 - 7) at W KENTUCKY (8 - 5) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 40-62 ATS (-28.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
W KENTUCKY is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) in January games since 1997.

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

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SOUTHERN MISS (5 - 7) at TX-SAN ANTONIO (6 - 6) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus TX-SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 straight up against TX-SAN ANTONIO 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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IL-CHICAGO (5 - 12) at VALPARAISO (14 - 3) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 4-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 5-0 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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APPALACHIAN ST (4 - 7) at S ALABAMA (3 - 10) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 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.

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (8 - 6) at MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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FLA ATLANTIC (7 - 5) at UAB (5 - 9) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 straight up against UAB 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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GEORGIA ST (9 - 5) at LA-LAFAYETTE (9 - 5) - 1/8/2015, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games this season.
GEORGIA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 2-1 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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LA-MONROE (7 - 6) at TX-ARLINGTON (8 - 5) - 1/8/2015, 8:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 3-0 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (5 - 8) at TEXAS ST (8 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS ST 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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GA SOUTHERN (8 - 3) at ARKANSAS ST (6 - 6) - 1/8/2015, 8:30 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.

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ARIZONA ST (8 - 6) at OREGON ST (9 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all home games this season.
OREGON ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
OREGON ST is 25-46 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 2-1 straight up against OREGON ST 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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LOUISIANA TECH (10 - 4) at UTEP (10 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 89-64 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 58-35 ATS (+19.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-0 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 9) at GONZAGA (14 - 1) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 4-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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STANFORD (10 - 3) at UCLA (8 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
UCLA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
UCLA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCLA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
UCLA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UCLA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 4-1 straight up against STANFORD 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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MEMPHIS (8 - 5) at SMU (10 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 173-131 ATS (+28.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 213-166 ATS (+30.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SMU is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 2-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-1 straight up against SMU 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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RUTGERS (9 - 6) at NEBRASKA (8 - 6) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEBRASKA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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SANTA CLARA (7 - 8) at PORTLAND (10 - 5) - 1/8/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 88-61 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PORTLAND is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SANTA CLARA is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SANTA CLARA is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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CS-FULLERTON (8 - 7) at UC-RIVERSIDE (7 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 3-1 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 3-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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ARIZONA (13 - 1) at OREGON (11 - 3) - 1/8/2015, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 3-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-1 straight up against ARIZONA 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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LONG BEACH ST (6 - 10) at UC-IRVINE (7 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 3-2 against the spread versus LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-1 straight up against LONG BEACH ST 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (4 - 11) at SAN DIEGO (8 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 207-256 ATS (-74.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 207-256 ATS (-74.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT 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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PEPPERDINE (9 - 5) at BYU (13 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
BYU is 196-147 ATS (+34.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
BYU is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PEPPERDINE is 3-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 3-1 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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DENVER (7 - 8) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (7 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 75-44 ATS (+26.6 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 1-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 1-1 straight up against DENVER 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (5 - 11) at FURMAN (3 - 10) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
FURMAN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 2-1 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
UNC-GREENSBORO is 2-1 straight up against FURMAN 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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VMI (5 - 10) at WOFFORD (11 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WOFFORD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WOFFORD is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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W CAROLINA (7 - 8) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (9 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 43-66 ATS (-29.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 35-60 ATS (-31.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-1 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-1 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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CANISIUS (7 - 6) at MARIST (1 - 13) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 2-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 3-1 straight up against MARIST 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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NIAGARA (3 - 9) at SIENA (5 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 3-1 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-2 straight up against SIENA 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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MERCER (8 - 8) at E TENN ST (8 - 4) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MERCER is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MERCER is 4-0 straight up against E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons

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SAMFORD (7 - 10) at THE CITADEL (6 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
SAMFORD is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 2-1 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 2-1 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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SACRAMENTO ST (8 - 5) at N DAKOTA (5 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA is 3-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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N DAKOTA ST (10 - 5) at NEBRASKA-OMAHA (7 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA ST is 4-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA-OMAHA over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 4-0 straight up against NEBRASKA-OMAHA 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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MURRAY ST (11 - 4) at TENNESSEE TECH (7 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 2-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE TECH over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 2-0 straight up against TENNESSEE TECH 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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MOREHEAD ST (5 - 11) at SE MISSOURI ST (7 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 2-0 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
MOREHEAD ST is 2-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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E KENTUCKY (8 - 5) at TENN-MARTIN (8 - 5) - 1/8/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 29-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
TENN-MARTIN is 109-143 ATS (-48.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TENN-MARTIN is 61-95 ATS (-43.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENN-MARTIN is 1-1 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
TENN-MARTIN is 1-1 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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AUSTIN PEAY (5 - 9) at JACKSONVILLE ST (7 - 9) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE ST is 2-0 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY 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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MONTANA ST (3 - 11) at IDAHO ST (3 - 11) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MONTANA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 152-198 ATS (-65.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 152-198 ATS (-65.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 27-57 ATS (-35.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 55-81 ATS (-34.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 55-81 ATS (-34.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 99-130 ATS (-44.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 95-126 ATS (-43.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 62-89 ATS (-35.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO ST is 2-2 straight up against MONTANA 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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PORTLAND ST (7 - 5) at N COLORADO (6 - 7) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 2-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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MONTANA (5 - 7) at WEBER ST (5 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 139-103 ATS (+25.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WEBER ST is 136-101 ATS (+24.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-2 against the spread versus WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 3-2 straight up against WEBER 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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ROBERT MORRIS (5 - 9) at WAGNER (3 - 10) - 1/8/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ROBERT MORRIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ROBERT MORRIS is 2-1 straight up against WAGNER over the last 3 seasons

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RADFORD (9 - 6) at GARDNER WEBB (9 - 6) - 1/8/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RADFORD is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
RADFORD is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GARDNER WEBB is 1-1 straight up against RADFORD over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 08:52 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 8

Michigan State won last eight games with Iowa, winning four of last five visits here, last two by 3-2 points. This is State's first game in five weeks since OT loss at Notre Dame Dec 3- their last three losses were all OT games. Hawkeyes won first two conference games by 6-11 points, giving up 62 ppg. Last two years, Spartans are 5-2 as Big 14 road underdogs; Iowa is 11-4 as home favorites since '10.

Dayton is 11-1 in last 12 games with St Bonaventure, winning last two by 12-3 points; Flyers won five of last six visits here, with four of five wins by 7 or less points. Dayton is 11-2, 1-1 on road; its been 26 days since last road game, loss at Arkansas. Bonnies lost three of last five tilts, losing last home game to Md-Eastern Shore. A-14 home teams are 4-1 vs spread in games with spread of 6 or less.

Home side won all three LSU-Missouri SEC games; LSU lost by 12 here in last visit in 2013. Bayou Bengals is 11-0 when scoring more than 61 points; they won last eight games with wins at West Virginia/UAB; they are young, thin on bench. Mizzou lost three of last four games, is 1-6 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #84 Valparaiso- their last two losses were by total of five points.

Georgia State beat UL-Lafayette by 7-3 in regular season LY, then lost in OT to Cajuns in Sun Belt tourney final, blowing 9-point lead in last 3:12. Panthers split last six games after 6-2 start, losing last game in double OT at home- they're 2-4 on road. ULL scored 84.7 ppg in winning first three Sun Belt games; they split two top 100 games, losing at Tulsa by 11 and beating Louisiana Tech at home.

Arizona State is 13-1 in last 14 games with Oregon State, winning the last five, with both of LY's wins in OT; Sun Devils won five of last six visits here. ASU is 3-4 in last seven games, 0-3 on road, losing by 1-7-24 with 73-49 loss at Arizona in Pac-12 opener. Beavers force turnovers 24.6% of time (#13); they've lost two of last three games but are 8-0 at home. OSU is 1-2 in top 100 games, with best win over #87 UCSB.

Louisiana Tech is 10-4, but 2-4 on road, 0-3 vs top 100 teams; best win is over #177 American. Bulldogs force turnovers 23.1% of time, but when thats your main source of offense, better teams beat you. UTEP won last four games; they're 1-3 vs top 100 teams, with win neutral floor win over Xavier. Miners won first two C-USA games by 14-9 points, allowing an average of 64 ppg- over last five years, they're 15-18-1 as home faves.

UCLA lost its last five games, losing last one 71-39 at Utah; Bruins make only 44.8% of 2-point shots- their last four were on road. UCLA is 8-2 in last ten games vs Stanford, hammering Cardinal by 25 in league tourney last March. Stanford lost last nine visits here, last four by 8+- they won last four games, with two of those in OT. Over last three years Cardinal is 7-11 vs spread as a road underdog in conference games.

Home side won seven of last eight Memphis-SMU games; Tigers are 1-3 in last four visits here, their only losses in last 17 series games. Memphis lost last game at home to Tulane, then suspended sub big guys for couple games- they're 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with all four losses by 12+ points. Mustangs won eight of last nine games with three top 100 wins; they're still turning ball over 22.4% of time, which is #310 in country.

Santa Clara lost four of last six games, splitting first four in WCC; they've won three of last four games vs Portland, winning last two visits here by 12-8 points. Broncos are 2-3 on road, 0-3 vs top 100 teams, with losses by 6-27-3 points- they're 1-4 in last five games as WCC road dog. Pilots allowed 92 ppg in losing last two games; they're 4-5 in last nine tries as a WCC home favorite. Visitor won four of last five series games.

Oregon won three of last four games with Arizona, winning by 4-7 in last two played here; surprising that Wildcats are just 9-8 in last 17 games vs the Ducks. Arizona beat ASU by 25 in Pac-12 opener, its first game in 12 days after loss at UNLV; they're 1-1 on road, winning by 5 at UTEP in addition to UNLV loss. Oregon won last six games, with two of last three in OT; Ducks have #25 eFG% in country (43.2%).

Cal-Irvine won last four games with Long Beach, with three of four wins by 3 or less points; 49ers lost six of last seven visits here, losing last two by three points each. Anteaters are just 3-4 in last seven games with last three losses by total of six points- they're 6-3 in last nine games as a Big West home favorite. 49ers lost last six D-I games but all six opponents were top 65 teams. They overschedule which hampers their confidence.

Mercer won its first three SoCon games by 9-21-10 points; this is their 6th straight road game, which includes triple OT loss at Georgia. Bears won last five games with East Tennessee State, last four by 10+ points. Buccaneers are 3-1 in first four SoCon games, scoring 97 ppg in pair of home wins; they're making 40.#% from arc, #10 in country. Bucs are 2-3 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #95 Eastern Kentucky.

Murray State won five in row, 10 of last 11 games vs Tennessee Tech; Racers won last three visits here by 32-7-5 points. Murray won its last nine games, with good road wins at Evansville-Morehead State. Tech lost first two OVC games on road by by 2-23 points, scoring 60.5 ppg; four of their last six games were decided by 3 or less points. Over the last five years, Tech is 6-11 vs spread as an OVC home underdog.

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 08:56 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, January 8

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. UNC WILMINGTON
Delaware is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against UNC Wilmington
Delaware is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
UNC Wilmington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
GEORGE MASON vs. RICHMOND
George Mason is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
George Mason is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Richmond
Richmond is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing George Mason
Richmond is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing George Mason

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. CHATTANOOGA
Western Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Western Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chattanooga
Chattanooga is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Western Carolina
Chattanooga is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Western Carolina

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. FURMAN
UNC Greensboro is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Furman
UNC Greensboro is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Furman
Furman is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Furman is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against UNC Greensboro

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
DREXEL vs. TOWSON
Drexel is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Drexel is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Towson is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Drexel
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Towson's last 9 games when playing at home against Drexel

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
NIAGARA vs. SIENA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Niagara's last 7 games when playing on the road against Siena
Niagara is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Siena is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
DAYTON vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Dayton is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against St. Bonaventure
Dayton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dayton
St. Bonaventure is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dayton

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
BROWN vs. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Brown is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Hampshire
Brown is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. MARIST
Canisius is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Canisius is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist is 6-19 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Canisius
Marist is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Canisius

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
VMI vs. WOFFORD
No trends available
Wofford is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Wofford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. MARSHALL
Old Dominion is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Marshall is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Marshall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. IOWA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Michigan State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Michigan State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Iowa is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Iowa is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
WRIGHT STATE vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wright State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Youngstown State
Wright State is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Youngstown State
Youngstown State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Youngstown State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
LSU vs. MISSOURI
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LSU's last 14 games on the road
LSU is 5-11-2 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Missouri is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Missouri is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
NORTHEASTERN vs. JAMES MADISON
Northeastern is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Northeastern is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against James Madison
James Madison is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
James Madison is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Northeastern

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
HOWARD vs. CORNELL
No trends available
Cornell is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cornell is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. THE CITADEL
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Samford's last 6 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
Samford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
The Citadel is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The Citadel is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 7:30 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND STATE
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland

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JANUARY 8, 7:30 PM
HOFSTRA vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Hofstra is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Hofstra is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
College of Charleston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
College of Charleston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:00 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO
Southern Miss is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas-San Antonio is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:00 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. NORTH DAKOTA
Sacramento State is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games on the road
North Dakota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
North Dakota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida International's last 6 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Middle Tennessee's last 6 games when playing at home against Florida International

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JANUARY 8, 8:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. ELON
William & Mary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Elon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Elon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:00 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. UAB
Florida Atlantic is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
UAB is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
UAB is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Western Kentucky is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 8:05 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
Appalachian State is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
South Alabama is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:05 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. VALPARAISO
Illinois-Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Valparaiso's last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois-Chicago
Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois-Chicago

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JANUARY 8, 8:15 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas-Arlington
Texas-Arlington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas-Arlington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 8:15 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Georgia State is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Georgia State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 8:30 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. TENNESSEE TECH
Murray State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Murray State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tennessee Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee Tech's last 7 games when playing at home against Murray State
Tennessee Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Murray State

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JANUARY 8, 8:30 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
Morehead State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Morehead State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against SE Missouri State
SE Missouri State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
SE Missouri State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:30 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. TEXAS STATE
Arkansas-Little Rock is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

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JANUARY 8, 8:30 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Eastern Kentucky is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Eastern Kentucky is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Tennessee-Martin is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 8:30 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Georgia Southern is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
MONTANA vs. WEBER STATE
Montana is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Weber State
Montana is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Weber State
Weber State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Weber State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Louisiana Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas El Paso
Texas El Paso is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
Portland State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Portland State

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
STANFORD vs. UCLA
Stanford is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UCLA
Stanford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UCLA
UCLA is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UCLA is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
RUTGERS vs. NEBRASKA
Rutgers is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 6 games
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. GONZAGA
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Gonzaga is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing San Francisco
Gonzaga is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Southern Methodist is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
ARIZONA STATE vs. OREGON STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Arizona State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Oregon State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 9:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
Austin Peay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville Stat
Austin Peay is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 8, 9:05 PM
MONTANA STATE vs. IDAHO STATE
Montana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montana State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Idaho State
Idaho State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Montana State
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Idaho State's last 16 games when playing Montana State

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JANUARY 8, 10:00 PM
SANTA CLARA vs. PORTLAND
Santa Clara is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Santa Clara is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing at home against Santa Clara
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Santa Clara

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JANUARY 8, 10:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. UC RIVERSIDE
CS Fullerton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against UC Riverside
The total has gone OVER in 4 of CS Fullerton's last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Riverside
UC Riverside is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
UC Riverside is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 10:30 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. UC IRVINE
Long Beach State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Long Beach State's last 6 games when playing on the road against UC Irvine
UC Irvine is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
UC Irvine is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Long Beach State

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JANUARY 8, 10:30 PM
ARIZONA vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oregon
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 8, 11:00 PM
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. SAN DIEGO
Loyola Marymount is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Loyola Marymount's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Loyola Marymount

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JANUARY 8, 11:00 PM
PEPPERDINE vs. BYU
Pepperdine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against BYU
Pepperdine is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against BYU
BYU is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pepperdine
BYU is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pepperdine

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**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 09:17 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 8

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CHARLOTTE (13 - 24) at TORONTO (24 - 10) - 1/8/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 67-53 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (24 - 11) at NEW YORK (5 - 33) - 1/8/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 280-220 ATS (+38.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
NEW YORK is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NEW YORK is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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MIAMI (15 - 20) at PORTLAND (27 - 8) - 1/8/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 8

Hot Teams
-- Charlotte won last two games, covered last three (7-5-2 AU).
-- Portland won five of last six games (0-3 last three HF-- 10-7).

Cold Teams
-- Toronto lost its last three games (2-5 last seven HF).
-- Houston is 1-4 vs spread in game after last nine wins (4-4 AF). Knicks lost last 13 games, and 23 of last 24 (3-9 HU).
-- Miami lost four of last five games (5-8 AU).

Series Records
-- Hornets won their last four games with Toronto.
-- Knicks lost their last ten games with Houston.
-- Heat won four of last five games with Portland, winning two games LY by total of three points.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Charlotte road games went over.
-- Five of last six New York home games stayed under.
-- Nine of last twelve Portland home games stayed under.

Back-to-Backs
-- Charlotte is 3-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Rockets are 6-3 if they played night before; New York is 4-4-1, with all nine of those coming on the road.

East vs West
SU: West 114-68 ATS: West 98-83-1
East teams HF vs West: 24-25
East teams HU vs West: 16-27
West teams HF vs East: 39-38-1
West teams HU vs East: 7-5

NBA

Thursday, January 8

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. TORONTO
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Charlotte's last 17 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Charlotte

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing New York
Houston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. PORTLAND
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Portland
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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NBA

Thursday, January 8

Knicks' F Carmelo Anthony, out indefinitely

Anthony is dealing with a sore left knee and it is unclear when he will return.

Blazers' G Wesley Matthews, questionable Thursday

Matthews is questionable to play Thursday against the Heat due to a knee injury.

Pistons extend Smith-less win streak to seven

The Detroit Pistons upset the Dallas Mavericks 108-95 as 9-point road dogs Wednesday night and are now 7-0 straight up and against the spread since releasing Josh Smith.

Before cutting Smith the Pistons were just 5-23 SU and the were the Associations worst bet at 8-20 ATS, but have improved to 15-20 ATS and 12-23 SU, just three games out of a playoff spot in the East.

Next up the Pistons face the NBA other hot team the Atlanta Hawks this Friday, who have won 20 of 22 and are 18-4 ATS in that stretch.

Sizziling Hawks' streak continues, now NBA's best bet

The Atlanta Hawks are absolutely on fire, dumping the Memphis Grizzlies 96-88 Wednesday night for their 20th win in their last 22 games, while going 18-4 against the spread during that span and becoming the NBA's best bet.

Wednesday night's win was their sixth in a row, covering the spread in all six, and they have improved the record against the spread to 24-11, tops in the NBA.

The Hawks face another hot team when they host the Detroit Pistons Friday. The Pistons are in the midst of a seven game win streak, covering in each game.

Cavs stuggles on the court and the window continues

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to struggle on the court losing 105-93 to the Houston Rockets and it has meant they have been struggling at the betting window as well.

Last night's loss was the Cavs' third in a row straight up and against the spread, and are 2-7 SU/ATS in their last nine games. That leaves them at 13-23 ATS on the season, just ahead of the league worst New York Knicks.

Bucks go under another total

The Milwaukee Bucks are not only one of the NBA's best spread bets, they are also on one of the hottest under runs in the NBA this season.

With their 97-77 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, the Bucks went under the total for the eighth consecutive game and for the ninth time in the last 10 games.

The Bucks host Minnesota Friday. The Timberwolves are 19-14-1 over/under this season.

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 09:57 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, January 8

Charlotte at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 62-86 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
Toronto: 20-6 ATS off a road loss

Houston at New York, 8:05 ET
Houston: 28-12 OVER when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
New York: 1-11 ATS in home games after a loss by 10 points or more

Miami at Portland, 10:35 ET
Miami: 0-7 ATS off an upset win as an underdog
Portland: 21-9 OVER after a win by 6 points or less

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 12:52 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Charlotte at Toronto
The Hornets head to Toronto tonight following a 98-94 win over New Orleans last night and come into the contest with a 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games following a SU victory. Charlotte is the pick (+12) according to Dunkel, which has the Raptors favored by only 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+12).. Here are all of today's NBA picks.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

Game 501-502; Charlotte at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.384; Toronto 123.094
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 6 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 12; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+12); Over

Game 503-504: Houston at New York (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.751; New York 111.140
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 9 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 12; 194
Dunkel Pick: New York (+12); Under

Game 505-506: Miami at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 112.771; Portland 127.087
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 14 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 8 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-8 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 01:44 PM

NBA

Thursday, January 8

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Game of the Day: Heat at Trail Blazers
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Miami Heat at Portland Trail Blazers (-8.5, 197)

The Miami Heat found their way into the win column for the first time this year against Brooklyn on Sunday and will try to carry some of that momentum when they open a five-game west coast road trip at the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Heat have been held under 90 points in the last two games and will need to find more offense against the Trail Blazers. Portland is averaging 106.2 points in winning five of its last six games.

The Trail Blazers are winners of 10 of the last 12 and bounced back from one of those rare defeats by taking out the Los Angeles Lakers 98-94 on Monday. “We made plays and got some stops when we needed to,” Portland coach Terry Stotts told reporters. “There are no easy ones in this league so it was good to get it.” Miami was echoing that sentiment after squeezing out the 88-84 victory over the Nets on Sunday that snapped a four-game slide.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Blazers as 8.5-point favorites and the total at 197.5. The total has dropped a half-point since post.

POWER RANKINGS: Heat (-0.2) + Trail Blazers (-11.5) + home court (-3.0) = Trail Blazers -14.3

INJURIES: Heat - C Justin Hamilton (Questionable, concussion), F Josh McRoberts (Out indefinitely, knee).

ABOUT THE HEAT (15-20): One of the bright spots of an otherwise down season in Miami is the development of center Hassan Whiteside, who bounced around the fringes of NBA rosters since being drafted in 2010 before finding a role with the Heat. The 25-year-old matched a career-high with 10 rebounds and recorded a career-high five blocks against the Nets and is averaging 10.3 points and 7.7 boards in the last three games as his minutes have increased. “Each minute I'm given, I just want to build on it,” Whiteside told ESPN.com after logging 27 minutes against the Nets. “This is the most I've played all season, and a couple weeks ago I wasn't even playing.”

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (27-8): Damian Lillard was the star again on Monday with 39 points and has gone for 26 or more in four of the last six games. “He just makes tough shots when you need them,” Stotts told reporters of Lillard. “He’s a special player. Some of the shots that he can make. And he’s very driven. He’s a great competitor and I think he’s able to will himself to do some things.” Lillard has knocked down multiple 3-pointers in each of the last six contests and was 4-of-8 from beyond the arc against the Lakers.

TRENDS:

* Over is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings in Portland.
* Heat are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Portland.
* Heat are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a S.U. win.
* Under is 14-6 in Trail Blazers last 20 home games.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 56 percent of bettors are on the Blazers.

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**Udog** · 01-08-2015, 01:59 PM

NCAA practice rule gives Buckeyes huge edge in National Championship

College football bettors looking for a deciding edge in the National Championship Game between Ohio State and Oregon may have found their in. And they can thank the NCAA for that advantage.

According to ESPN’s Brett McMurphy, Ohio State can run unlimited practice hours leading up the title game due to the fact that the school’s spring semester doesn’t start until Monday. Unfortunately, for Oregon, which started its spring session this week, the Ducks are limited to 20 hours of practice time due to NCAA regulations.

Oddsmakers opened with Oregon as a 7-point favorite over the Buckeyes, following their domination of defending national champion Florida State in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. However, sharp action took Ohio State plus the touchdown and has trimmed the spread to six points as of Thursday afternoon.

According to Peter Childs of Sportsbook.ag, many football bettors are skipping the points and going right to Ohio State’s moneyline, grabbing the Buckeyes as big as +190 to win outright inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Monday.

“That game has seen tons and tons of Ohio State moneyline action,” Childs tells Covers. “To the point that we’re at -200 on Oregon when they’re a 6.5-point favorite. Usually a 6.5-point favorite would be in the -250 range, but our liability on the moneyline as well as Ohio State’s future action has taken this moneyline down to -200, giving only +170 on Ohio State. But our customers are even taking that number.”

That 20-hour cap includes on-field work, weight room sessions, meetings and film study, as well as a three-hour count for the game itself. A Pac-12 official informed ESPN that Oregon is adhering to the NCAA’s strict limitations. The Buckeyes, on the other hand, can do as much preparation as they want simply because school hasn’t started for Ohio State students.

Earlier this week, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer told reporters that he and his staff are being careful not to overwork their players leading up to Monday's title game, but that doesn't mean they can't spend as much time as they want in the classroom or film study, getting familiar with Oregon's unorthodox play sets.

“You do have to treat it a little bit differently about how you practice, the amount of pad contact you have, the amount -- how many times you’re going to hit the tailback and your offensive line,” Meyer told the media. “Those are all things that I think our staff and I’ve watched so close, and the same with our strength coach - not about just wearing them out, because it’s a much different season.”

The Buckeyes upset No. 1 Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, winning 42-35 as 7.5-point underdogs. Ohio State is led by third-string sophomore QB Cardale Jones, who has played well beyond his experience since taking over for injured J.T. Barrett before the Big Ten Championship. The Buckeyes have been underdogs three times this season and have won outright in all three games.

Monday’s total is set at 75 points.

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