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**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:32 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- San Diego State 60, UNLV 58-- Referee David Hall worked his 89th game in 111 nights this college basketball season.

-- Eight of UNLV's last nine losses were by 6 or less points or in overtime.

-- Turns out that Jim Harbaugh is a big fan of Judge Judy's TV show; who knew?

-- Odd fact: Werner Ladder is the official ladder of the NCAA tournament.

-- Dodgers apparently have offered to pay about half of the $56M they owe Andre Ethier over the next three years, if some team will trade for him.

-- Leftfield bleachers in Wrigley Field won't be available until at least May 11; ones in rightfield not until June at the earliest, as renovations at the ballpark are dragging.

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

13) Hard to believe its been 25 years since Hank Gathers died. Young man was a star for Loyola Marymount; he had a heart attack on the court during the WCC tournament and passed away shortly thereafter. Very sad, seems like yesterday.

12) Irony of Reggie Jackson being called Mr October: first time one of teams he played for made the World Series, in 1972, Jackson didn't play in the series because he tore his hamstring sliding into home plate in Game 5 of the playoff series with Detroit. A's replaced him with George Hendrick/Angel Mangual in that series.

11) Exhibition baseball is therapeutic, but I watch highlights Tuesday and I see Josh Donaldson playing for Toronto, Yoenis Cespedes for Detroit and for those several minutes, it is not fun to be an A's fan. No one good ever stays.

10) This goes all the way back to New Years Eve, 1974; I was 15 and went bowling. Came home and turned the sports ticker channel on, the cool channel with a light blue screen that spouted out sports stuff whenever the stock market was closed.

That night, the channel delivered me bad news: Catfish Hunter had signed with the baseball team in the Bronx. My favorite player had left the A's for money, something that has repeated itself over and over and over for the last 40 years. It sucks.

9) Side note that I mentioned here once before: that bowling alley, Sunset Lanes, will soon be turned into a warehouse for the many Asian grocery stores and restaurants in this area. America needs more bowling alleys, not less. Not all change is positive.

8) While I'm complaining about things, selling Personal Seat Licenses to stadiums should be illegal. You build a stadium with taxpayer dollars, you charge fans a fee just to have the right to buy tickets for the games there; how is this not extortion?

7) There were 14,400 pitching changes in the major leagues last year, thats 5.94 per game, or roughly 2,500 more than in 1998. How long does a pitching change take, if it is done during a half-inning? 5-7 minutes? There are two main reasons baseball games are longer now than they were 20 years ago:
-- More commercials in between innings.
-- More pitching changs, a lot more.

6) Baseball fans don't care that games are a little longer; the media does and the media influences a lot of what the average fan thinks, so the things they bitch about become the things a lot of average fans bitch about. Its too bad.

5) Saw this somewhere today, maybe an ESPN magazine I was reading: the average number of balls in play during a 2014 baseball game: 52. There are obviously 54 outs in a 9-inning game if home team bats in 9th inning; subtract strikeouts, add in hits and errors and you get 52. I had never thought about it, but it is an interesting number.

4) Peyton Manning took a $4M pay cut for next year, will play for $15M, which is not pocket change, but it is less than his brother Eli makes.

3) Peyton Manning threw 21 TDs with only four INTs at home LY; he threw 18 TDs, 11 INTs on the road.

2) Virginia is expected to get Justin Anderson back for its next game at Louisville Saturday and more importantly, the ACC and NCAA tournaments. Anderson is their best player; would be curious to see the Cavaliers play Kentucky.

1) Underrated move: Buffalo Bills traded for Matt Cassel Wednesday. Cassel once led the Patriots to an 11-5 record when Tom Brady got hurt in the season opener. He never started a game at USC, backing up Carson Palmer/Matt Leinart.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:33 AM

American League East preview: Plenty of value in competitive division

The American League East is projected to feature one of the tightest division races in baseball in 2015. No fewer than four teams have a legitimate shot at finishing on top with the Red Sox an improbable favorite coming off a disastrous 71-win campaign.

Baltimore Orioles (2014: 96-66, +34.77 units, 69-89-4)

Division odds: +350
Season win total: 82.5

Why bet the Orioles: Make it three straight winning seasons for the Orioles. There’s no question they’ve turned the corner from being a doormat to a contender in the A.L. East. Despite a few key personnel losses, their roster remains intact for the most part. Baltimore’s starting rotation is good enough to keep it in contention all season long.

Why not bet the Orioles: They might be one bat short after losing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis. Those aren’t easy voids to fill. The O’s bullpen takes a hit as well, with Andrew Miller lost to free agency. There are going to be a lot of moving parts in the early going and in a crowded A.L. East race, that could ultimately spell trouble.

Season win total pick: Under 82.5

Boston Red Sox (2014: 71-91, -26.47 units, 71-86-5 O/U)

Division odds: +200
Season win total: 86.5

Why bet the Red Sox: There will be no shortage of star power in Beantown this season, with Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval among those joining the fold. The Red Sox young prospects got thrown into the fire during a disastrous 2014 campaign and should be farther along in their progression because of it. Like the Orioles, the Red Sox boast a starting rotation capable of keeping them in contention at the very least.

Why not bet the Red Sox: What happens if the injury bug bites again? Dustin Pedroia seems to have a new ailment each season and Hanley Ramirez wasn’t exactly a rock in Los Angeles. The Red Sox are counting on a lot of production from a select few and that leaves them exposed to failure once again if a couple of key injuries pop up.

Season win total pick: Under 86.5

New York Yankees (2014: 84-78, -2.4 units, 68-90-4 O/U)

Division odds: +400
Season win total: 81.5

Why bet the Yankees: The bullpen has the potential to dominate with Andrew Miller, David Carpenter and Justin Wilson joining an already promising group led by last year’s rookie standout Dellin Betances. Who knows what A-Rod can contribute but I do anticipate some improvement from the Yankees offensively, and even a small boost in that department could catapult them to the top of the A.L. East with a strong starting pitching staff.

Why not bet the Yankees: We’ve seen this story before. In recent years, every time the Yankees seem to show potential, it is quickly dashed. Expectations are high as usual in the Bronx but it will be tough to improve on last year’s 84-win campaign. Rarely do we see the Bronx Bombers as an undervalued commodity. The betting public always seems to keep the price high with this club.

Season win total pick: Over 81.5

Tampa Bay Rays (2014: 77-85, -26.54 units, 74-79-9 O/U)

Division odds: +700
Season win total: 78.5

Why bet the Rays: As evidenced by their division odds, few are giving the Rays a chance this year. A lot of the key pieces to the Rays success over the years have jumped ship but Evan Longoria remains and will continue to lead the offensive charge moving forward. The bottom of the order is ugly to be sure, but if Asdrubal Cabrera can over-achieve and one other hole can be filled, the Rays could show some life.

Why not bet the Rays: Gone are the days of a dominant starting rotation in St. Petersburg. Alex Cobb now finds himself at the top of the rotation and it will probably take career years from Drew Smyly and Chris Archer to keep this group afloat. The bullpen has similar question marks. Grant Balfour has a ton of miles on his arm and can’t be relied upon as an anchor.

Season win total pick: Under 78.5

Toronto Blue Jays (2014: 83-79, +1.19 units, 78-79-5 O/U)

Division odds: +250
Season win total: 83.5

Why bet the Blue Jays: No American League team made a bigger splash in the offseason than the Jays, as they brought in catcher Russell Martin and third baseman Josh Donaldson to add to an already potent lineup. Toronto’s youthful starting rotation shows a lot of promise and boasts just enough of a veteran presence (R.A. Dickey and Mark Buehrle remain on board) to qualify it as one of the best in baseball.

Why not bet the Blue Jays: The bullpen needs to bounce back after finishing as one of the worst relief corps’ in all of baseball last year. It’s not clear whether the Jays have done enough to improve substantially in that department and that could lead to their downfall. There’s also the concern that Josh Donaldson could regress after a stunning breakout with the A’s, although that’s a risk Toronto was willing to take.

Season win total pick: Over 83.5

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:35 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 5

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WISCONSIN (26 - 3) at MINNESOTA (17 - 12) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEMPLE (20 - 9) at E CAROLINA (13 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
E CAROLINA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
TEMPLE is 181-142 ATS (+24.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 127-170 ATS (-60.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 119-161 ATS (-58.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 0-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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ARKANSAS (23 - 6) at S CAROLINA (14 - 14) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 61-108 ATS (-57.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 61-108 ATS (-57.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 61-109 ATS (-58.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 62-107 ATS (-55.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 23-48 ATS (-29.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
S CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
S CAROLINA is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
S CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 3-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 2-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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W KENTUCKY (18 - 10) at CHARLOTTE (13 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
W KENTUCKY is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in March games since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 50-77 ATS (-34.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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UAB (16 - 13) at FLA ATLANTIC (8 - 19) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UAB is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
UAB is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 straight up against UAB 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (15 - 14) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (13 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-2 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS ST (13 - 14) at APPALACHIAN ST (10 - 17) - 3/5/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS ST 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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TX-ARLINGTON (16 - 12) at GA SOUTHERN (20 - 7) - 3/5/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
TX-ARLINGTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 1-0 against the spread versus TX-ARLINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons

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RICE (10 - 18) at TX-SAN ANTONIO (13 - 14) - 3/5/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
RICE is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TX-SAN ANTONIO is 1-1 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
TX-SAN ANTONIO is 1-1 straight up against RICE 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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SOUTHERN MISS (9 - 19) at LOUISIANA TECH (23 - 7) - 3/5/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-2 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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MARSHALL (11 - 18) at OLD DOMINION (22 - 6) - 3/5/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 70-100 ATS (-40.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 68-98 ATS (-39.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 80-116 ATS (-47.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 3-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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GEORGIA ST (20 - 9) at LA-MONROE (19 - 10) - 3/5/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
GEORGIA ST is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
LA-MONROE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 3-0 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (13 - 16) at LA-LAFAYETTE (17 - 12) - 3/5/2015, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-2 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-2 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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S ALABAMA (9 - 20) at ARKANSAS ST (11 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 5-0 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 5-0 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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N TEXAS (14 - 14) at UTEP (19 - 9) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTEP is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 2-0 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 2-0 straight up against N TEXAS 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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CALIFORNIA (17 - 12) at ARIZONA (26 - 3) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
ARIZONA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
CALIFORNIA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (17 - 12) at CONNECTICUT (17 - 11) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 179-139 ATS (+26.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 216-173 ATS (+25.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 143-96 ATS (+37.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (21 - 8) at DAVIDSON (21 - 6) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games this season.
DAVIDSON is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DAVIDSON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
DAVIDSON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DAVIDSON is 78-43 ATS (+30.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 31-12 ATS (+17.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 1-0 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-0 straight up against DAVIDSON 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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COLORADO (13 - 15) at WASHINGTON (15 - 13) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UC-RIVERSIDE (14 - 14) at CAL DAVIS (22 - 5) - 3/5/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CAL DAVIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all home games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CAL DAVIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL DAVIS is 3-2 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
CAL DAVIS is 3-2 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CS-NORTHRIDGE (9 - 22) at LONG BEACH ST (14 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LONG BEACH ST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LONG BEACH ST is 3-3 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 4-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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CS-FULLERTON (9 - 20) at UC-IRVINE (17 - 11) - 3/5/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
UC-IRVINE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 5-0 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 5-0 straight up against CS-FULLERTON 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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STANFORD (18 - 10) at ARIZONA ST (15 - 14) - 3/5/2015, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 4-2 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (22 - 6) at WASHINGTON ST (12 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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S ILLINOIS (11 - 20) vs. MISSOURI ST (11 - 19) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
S ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
MISSOURI ST is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 5-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 5-2 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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BRADLEY (8 - 23) vs. DRAKE (9 - 21) - 3/5/2015, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
BRADLEY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
BRADLEY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BRADLEY is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
BRADLEY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
BRADLEY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BRADLEY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 4-3 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 5-2 straight up against BRADLEY 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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PORTLAND ST (14 - 12) at N ARIZONA (16 - 13) - 3/5/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 5-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 4-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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SACRAMENTO ST (19 - 8) at SOUTHERN UTAH (9 - 18) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-1 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH 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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E WASHINGTON (21 - 8) at IDAHO ST (6 - 22) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 161-203 ATS (-62.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 161-203 ATS (-62.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 59-84 ATS (-33.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 59-84 ATS (-33.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against IDAHO ST 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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IDAHO (13 - 14) at WEBER ST (12 - 15) - 3/5/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
WEBER ST is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
IDAHO is 89-62 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 88-55 ATS (+27.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
WEBER ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
WEBER ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
WEBER ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
WEBER ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 0-0 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 1-0 straight up against WEBER ST 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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NIAGARA (8 - 21) vs. SIENA (10 - 19) - 3/5/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
SIENA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-3 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 4-3 straight up against NIAGARA 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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FAIRFIELD (7 - 23) vs. ST PETERS (14 - 17) - 3/5/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
ST PETERS is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MARIST (6 - 24) vs. QUINNIPIAC (15 - 14) - 3/5/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
QUINNIPIAC is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 4-0 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
QUINNIPIAC is 3-1 straight up against MARIST 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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USC UPSTATE (22 - 10) at FLA GULF COAST (22 - 9) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA GULF COAST is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA GULF COAST is 6-0 straight up against USC UPSTATE over the last 3 seasons

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LIPSCOMB (14 - 16) at N FLORIDA (22 - 10) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N FLORIDA is 5-1 straight up against LIPSCOMB over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON U (13 - 16) at LAFAYETTE (17 - 12) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON U is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
BOSTON U is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON U is 2-0 against the spread versus LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON U is 4-1 straight up against LAFAYETTE 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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HOLY CROSS (14 - 15) at BUCKNELL (18 - 13) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUCKNELL is 1-0 against the spread versus HOLY CROSS over the last 3 seasons
BUCKNELL is 4-2 straight up against HOLY CROSS 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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NAVY (14 - 17) at COLGATE (15 - 16) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NAVY is 1-0 against the spread versus COLGATE over the last 3 seasons
COLGATE is 5-2 straight up against NAVY 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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AMERICAN (15 - 15) at LEHIGH (15 - 13) - 3/5/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LEHIGH is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
LEHIGH is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LEHIGH is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
LEHIGH is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LEHIGH is 1-0 against the spread versus AMERICAN over the last 3 seasons
LEHIGH is 3-3 straight up against AMERICAN 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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**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:36 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 5

Wisconsin (-14) beat Minnesota 63-53 at home in first meeting 12 days ago; Gophers took one foul shot in whole game (Wisconsin was 11-14). Badgers lost last road game at Maryland, are 3-4 as road favorites, with four of six road wins by 8+ points. Minnesota lost three of its last four games, covered three of last four as an underdog; Gophers are 4-3 in Big 14 home games, with losses by 2-2-6 points. Big 14 underdogs of 6 or less points are 10-7 vs spread.

Arkansas (-6.5) waxed South Carolina 75-55 at home Feb 3, holding them to 27.9% from floor, forcing 20 turnovers in game that was 35-28 at half. Razorbacks won seven of last eight games, are 5-3 on SEC road, with six of eight games decided by 5 or less points (1-3 as road favorite). Carolina won three of last four home games but is 1-7 as an underdog this season. Gamecocks split last six games after starting SEC play 2-9. SEC home underdogs of 4 or less points are 5-7 vs spread.

Memphis (-2) beat UConn 75-72 at home two weeks ago, despite giving up 19 offensive boards in game they led by 15 early in second half. Tigers lost last two games, are 4-3 on AAC road, 0-2 as road dogs, losing games on foreign soil by 14-18-11 points. UConn won last three games, is 2-5 as home favorite, winning last seven home games by 6+ points. Senior Night for Huskies' Boatright, key guy on national title team last season. AAC home favorites of 7 or less points are 14-6-1 vs spread.

VCU (-9) beat Davidson 71-65 Jan 7, forcing only 15 turnovers (+5) but Rams had defensive ace Weber then; VCU lost its last two games, is 3-4 in its last seven, losing two of last three road games. Davidson won last seven games; its Senior Night for Wildcat squad with only one senior in rotation- they're 7-1 as home favorites, with only loss to St Bonaventure. Davidson/Dayton are tied atop A-14; VCU can tie Davidson here. A-14 home favorites of more than 8 points are 12-15-1 vs spread.

Stanford (-6.5) beat Arizona State 89-70 at home Jan 24, leading 51-41 at half, scoring 1.29 ppp; Cardinal is just 3-5 in its last eight games though, losing last three road games by 1-16-6 points- they're 0-2 as Pac-12 dogs. ASU won its last three home games by total of ten points; they're 2-5 as Pac-12 favorite, 5-5 SU in last ten games. Stanford makes 38.3% on arc; Sun Devils are worst in Pac-12 defending the arc. Pac-12 home teams are 18-15 in games where spread was less than 5 points.

Sacramento State has game lead in Big Sky with two to play; if they win regular season title, they'll host Big Sky tourney for first time next week. Hornets won last three games by 7-8-13 points; they're 4-3 on Big sky road, with one win by more than seven points. Southern Utah won four of last six games after starting league play 2-8; they've covered six of last seven games, are 4-2 as home underdogs, with one loss at home by more than 4 points. Big Sky home underdogs of 4 or less points are 5-9.

MVC tournament, St Louis
Missouri State beat Southern Illinois twice this season, 53-50 (+3) Dec 31 on road, 52-46 (-3) at home a month later; Salukis shot 33% in both games, had 58-25 edge in FTs taken - they're 2-7 in MVC tourney last seven years. Missouri State is 5-5 in this event last five years; they lost six of last eight games overall, are 6-7-1 as Valley underdogs. Salukis lost nine of last eleven games, are 2-3 as MVC favorites. Bears were just 7-31 on arc in two wins over SIU.

Drake beat Bradley twice this season, 69-57 (+8) in Peoria Jan 28, then 60-54 (-2) at home two weeks late; Bulldogs made 18-36 on arc in those games, Bradley just 13-46. Drake lost four of last six games, but covered four of last six as an underdog; they're 2-5 in this event since winning it in '08. Bradley lost its last seven games (1-4-2 vs spread); they lost last four games in this event, three by 14+ points, are 0-4 as an MVC favorite this season. These are four worst teams in MVC, not lot to choose from. .

MAAC tournament, Albany
Siena swept Niagara this year, beating Eagles 79-69 (-8.5) here (ran out to 21-1 lead) Jan 11, then 74-70 (+2) on road a week later; they made 50%+ from floor in both games, but Siena comes in here on 5-game skid- they're 2-9 in last 11 games, 3-4-1 as MAAC favorite. Niagara won its last four games, with three wins by 4 or less points. after starting 3-13 in MAAC play; they're 5-3 as MAAC underdogs. Siena is 7-1 in first game of this tourney last eight years; Niagara is 5-1 the last six years.

Fairfield lost 12 of last 13 games; win was 57-43 (+3.5) over St Peter's 12 days ago, holding Peacocks to 29.6% from floor. Stags covered five of last six games overall; they won first game in this event five of last six years; St Peter's lost four of last five games, is 3-10 vs spread when favored this season; they're 2-5 in first tourney game last seven years. St Peter's beat Fairfield 69-58 (-5.5) in first meeting Feb 7; they were +8 in turnovers in that game.

Quinnipiac beat Marist twice this season, 66-54 (-13) in first meeting on Jan 11, then 72-71 (-6.5) at Marist a week later; Bobcats come in losing four of last five games- they're 4-3 against spread in last seven games as favorite. Marist lost six of last seven games but is 5-3 vs spread in last eight games as an underdog. Red Foxes lost their first tourney game last two years by 2-6 points. Quinnipiac ended last year on 1-4 skid; they're on another 1-4 skid now.

Ohio Valley tournament, Nashville
Tenn-Martin (-1.5) beat Morehead State 75-72 in OT at home Jan 10, in only meeting this season; Skyhawks were down four with 4:01 left that night. Martin lost two of last three games, covered one of last four when favored, but they had bye last night, while Morehead won tough game by 5 over SE Missouri State, with only one Eagle playing more than 27:00- they used three subs 13+ minutes. This is only third time in decade that Martin had winning record; they won first tourney game other times.

Over last nine years, Belmont is 19-3 in conference tourney games, with most of that damage done in Atlantic Sun; Bruins went 7-43 from arc in 74-63 loss at Eastern Illinois Jan 10, only meeting this season. EIU used two guys 33-38 minutes in win over Edwardsville last night; no one else played more than 29:00. Panthers lost by 19 to Belmont in only meeting LY. Bruins come in to this tourney winning last four games, covering five of last seven as a favorite.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:39 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 5

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Trend Report
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5:00 PM
NIAGARA vs. SIENA
Niagara is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Siena
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Niagara's last 8 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 7 games

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MARCH 5, 7:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas's last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
South Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arkansas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 5 games when playing Arkansas

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MARCH 5, 7:00 PM
UAB vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
UAB is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida Atlantic's last 6 games at home
Florida Atlantic is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

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MARCH 5, 7:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. EAST CAROLINA
Temple is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Temple is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of East Carolina's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of East Carolina's last 5 games

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MARCH 5, 7:00 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. CHARLOTTE
Western Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games

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MARCH 5, 7:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. SAINT PETER'S
No trends available
Saint Peter's is 8-12-3 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Fairfield
Saint Peter's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Fairfield

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MARCH 5, 7:00 PM
WISCONSIN vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wisconsin's last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Wisconsin is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home

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MARCH 5, 7:05 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MISSOURI STATE
No trends available
Missouri State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Southern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri State's last 6 games

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MARCH 5, 7:30 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Texas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Texas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Appalachian State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

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MARCH 5, 7:30 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Middle Tennessee's last 7 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida International is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Middle Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida International's last 6 games when playing at home against Middle Tennessee

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MARCH 5, 7:30 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Texas-Arlington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas-Arlington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games
Georgia Southern is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games

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MARCH 5, 8:00 PM
MARSHALL vs. OLD DOMINION
Marshall is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall's last 6 games on the road
Old Dominion is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 5 games

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MARCH 5, 8:00 PM
RICE vs. TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO
Rice is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rice is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Texas-San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Texas-San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 5, 8:00 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. LOUISIANA TECH
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Miss's last 8 games on the road
Southern Miss is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana Tech's last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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MARCH 5, 8:00 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Georgia State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Georgia State is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 7 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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MARCH 5, 8:15 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arkansas-Little Rock
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock

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MARCH 5, 8:30 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Portland State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Portland State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland State
Northern Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland State

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MARCH 5, 8:30 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. ARKANSAS STATE
South Alabama is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arkansas State
South Alabama is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Arkansas State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 6 games
Arkansas State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
MARIST vs. QUINNIPIAC
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Quinnipiac's last 6 games
Quinnipiac is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. TEXAS EL PASO
North Texas is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Texas's last 6 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas El Paso is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. DAVIDSON
Virginia Commonwealth is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Davidson is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
COLORADO vs. WASHINGTON
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of California's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
California is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing California
Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing California

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
IDAHO vs. WEBER STATE
Idaho is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Idaho is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Weber State's last 7 games at home
Weber State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. SOUTHERN UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento State's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Southern Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento State
Southern Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento State

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MARCH 5, 9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. CONNECTICUT
Memphis is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Memphis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Connecticut is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games at home

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MARCH 5, 9:05 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. IDAHO STATE
Eastern Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Idaho State
Idaho State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Eastern Washington
Idaho State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Eastern Washington

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MARCH 5, 9:30 PM
BRADLEY vs. DRAKE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Drake's last 6 games
Drake is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 5, 10:00 PM
UC RIVERSIDE vs. UC DAVIS
UC Riverside is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against UC Davis
UC Riverside is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against UC Davis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Davis's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Davis's last 7 games when playing UC Riverside

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MARCH 5, 10:00 PM
CS NORTHRIDGE vs. LONG BEACH STATE
CS Northridge is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
CS Northridge is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Long Beach State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against CS Northridge
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Long Beach State's last 7 games when playing at home against CS Northridge

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MARCH 5, 10:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. UC IRVINE
CS Fullerton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UC Irvine is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing CS Fullerton
UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing CS Fullerton

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MARCH 5, 11:00 PM
UTAH vs. WASHINGTON STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Utah's last 16 games on the road
Utah is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games
Washington State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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MARCH 5, 11:00 PM
STANFORD vs. ARIZONA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Stanford's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona State
Stanford is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona State
Arizona State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Stanford
Arizona State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:41 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 5

March Madness is NOW! Betting this week's NCAAB conference tournaments

For those that think March Madness doesn’t begin until the selection committee has their say on that tense Sunday in mid-March, we say “WRONG”.

The official and oft-forgotten kickoff to the NCAA postseason begins this week when 13 mid-major conferences open their respective conference tournaments. Starting Tuesday, these leagues will fill out the first outright selections of the national tournament and, along the way, likely burst the bubble of a few major conference programs on the NCAA fringe.

Chances are you haven’t paid attention to these little leagues during the course of the season, since many of their games go without odds. Hell, you may not know some of them even existed. So we’re giving you a head start when it comes to capping these conference tournaments, pointing out the favorites, value underdog bets and live long shots to win.

America East (March 4, 8, 14)

Favorite: Albany Great Danes (21-8, 15-1) – With the America East a campus-sites tournament – no host school – Albany has home court to the finals. The Great Danes give up just 59 points per game at home – ninth lowest in the country.

Underdog: Stony Brook Seawolves (21-10, 12-4) – The lone conference blemish on Albany’s resume comes courtesy of the Seawolves, who ride a six-game winning streak into the postseason. Momentum is worth its weight in gold come March.

Long Shot: New Hampshire Wildcats (18-11, 11-5) – The Wildcats lost twice to Albany by a combined three points and have a win over Stony Brook. New Hampshire can knock down the 3-pointer and defend against it – two very key stats for playoff basketball.

Atlantic Sun (March 3-8)

Favorite: North Florida Ospreys -130 (20-11, 12-2) – North Florida gets home-court throughout this tournament, and can pile on the points in a hurry – averaging 83 points per home game (fifth in the country). It won both meetings with Florida Gulf Coast, who many pick to win this tournament.

Underdog: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +270 (21-9, 11-3) – The Eagles stumbled at the end of the year with two straight losses. Florida Gulf Coast is known more for its defense (39.1 FG% def) then the high-flying offense it wowed the nation with two years ago.

Long shot: South Carolina Upstate Spartans +370 (21-10, 8-6) – North Florida’s two conference losses came to the Spartans, who also played FGCU tough. South Carolina Upstate has a plus-5.4 scoring margin and the conference’s top scorer Ty Greene, who dropped 39 on North Florida and 31 on FGCU.

Big South (March 3-8)

Favorite: Charleston Southern Buccaneers (19-10, 13-5) – The Buccaneers locked up the No. 1 seed with a thrilling triple-overtime win against High Point Saturday. Charleston Southern can fill it up at home (averaging 80 points) and lives by the 3-pointer, and dies by the 3-pointer (27.4 3-pt attempts – second most).

Underdog: Radford Highlanders (21-10, 12-6) – Radford grabbed the No. 4 seed with a win in its season finale. The Highlanders have two wins over High Point and a road win at Charleston and boast a deep rotation with seven players averaging 5.9 points or more.

Long shot: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (18-13, 10-8) – The Bulldogs managed to win 18 games despite being ranked among the worst defensive programs in the country (74.2 points against). Gardner-Webb has been able to overwhelm the top teams in the conference with its explosive offense (75.1 points per game).

Colonial Athletic Association (March 6-9)

Favorite: James Madison Dukes +1,000 (19-12, 12-6) – Even though the Dukes are ranked No. 4 in the conference tournament, they take six wins in their last seven games (5-2 ATS) into the postseason. That momentum separates them from a deadlocked pack at the top of the conference. William & Mary are +200 faves to win the Colonial at the Superbook in Las Vegas but dropped three of its last five games of the season. The CAA is much more wide open than the odds would indicate.

Underdog: NC Wilmington Seahawks +600 (17-12, 12-6) – The Seahawks crapped the bed in the season finale, losing to Elon but has knocked off Northeastern and James Madison in recent weeks and sits No. 2 in the tournament seeding, and will play a banged-up Drexel team (missing CAA leading scorer Damion Lee) or a 8-23 College of Charleston squad.

Long shot: Elon Phoenix +1,200 (14-17, 6-12) – Elon came on late in the season with three straight wins to finish up, beating Northeastern and UNCW in that span. The Phoenix also beat No. 1-seed William & Mary earlier this year, who they will likely face in Round 2 of the CAA tournament.

Horizon League (March 3-10)

Favorite: Valparaiso Crusaders EVEN (26-5, 13-3) – Since Valpo won the league, it gets to host the tournament - a sweet deal for a team that went 13-1 at home. The Crusaders don’t budge much on defense and don’t give away second looks at the basket either, allowing just 7.5 offensive rebounds per game.

Underdog: Green Bay Phoenix +150 (23-7, 12-4) – Seeded No. 2, Green Bay avoided a potential meeting with Cleveland State in the semifinals (lost both games to the Vikings). The Phoenix won the regular season title last year but were upset in the opener. They’ll be cautious of a letdown this time around.

Long shot: Detroit Titans +350 (14-17, 7-9) – Detroit is sitting No. 5 in the tournament and no one ahead of them wants them to advance. The Titans have victories over Valparaiso, Cleveland State, and Oakland and was competitive in February with a 5-2 ATS record. Detroit is a dangerous 3-point threat at 39.1 percent in league games.

Metro Atlantic Athletic (March 5-9)

Favorite: Iona Gaels +120 (24-7, 17-3) – The Gaels can light up the scoreboard with an offense that posts 79.6 points per game – seventh in the country. Iona did, however, lay an egg in the season finale to St. Peter’s, marking the fourth straight game the Gaels have failed to cover.

Underdog: Rider Broncs +500 (21-10, 15-5) – Rider was one of the best bets during the regular season, going 17-9 ATS in its 26 lined games. The Broncs had a strong true road record at 11-4 and played some heavyweights in Kansas and Michigan State early in the year.

Long shot: Niagara Purple Eagles +300 (8-21, 7-13) – The Purple Eagles picked up half their wins in the final four games of the season, including a win over Rider, holding opponents to about 40 percent shooting. Niagara also played Iona to a one-point game, losing 80-79 at home. Momentum breeds upsets.

Missouri Valley Conference (March 5-8)

Favorite: Wichita State Shockers -300 (27-3, 17-1) – Wichita State is going dancing regardless of their tournament turnout. Wichita State proved it was top dog in the MVC with a convincing win over Northern Iowa and has covered in five straight heading into the postseason.

Underdog: Northern Iowa Panthers +250 (27-3, 16-2) – While UNI’s record is very close to WSU, Saturday’s 14-point defeat to the Shockers showed how much space is really between these programs. The Panthers give up just 54.6 points per game – fourth lowest in the country – and seemingly have an easier side of the bracket.

Long shot: Illinois State Redbirds +800 (15-15, 11-7) – With ranked rivals above them in the standings, Illinois State is giving great value in the MVC tournament. The Redbirds bring a four-game winning streak into the postseason and covered in both losses to Wichita State.

Northeast Conference (March 5,8,11)

Favorite: St. Francis (NY) Terriers (21-10, 15-3) – The Terriers limp into the postseason off a loss and a slim overtime victory in their final two games of the schedule. St. Francis has home court throughout the tournament, losing just one conference game in front of its fans.

Underdog: Robert Morris Colonials (16-14, 12-6) – Robert Morris takes a three-game roll into the tournament and was the lone Northeast team to come out of Peter Aquilone Court in Brooklyn with a victory. Rodney Pryor is playing the best basketball in the conference averaging 25.5 points in the last four games.

Long shot: Sacred Heart Pioneers (15-16, 9-9) – Sacred Heart closed the campaign with back-to-back wins and went 6-2 in its last eight games of the schedule. The Pioneers love to push the tempo, averaging 73.4 points on 72.3 possessions per game – running the 20th fastest tempo in college hoops.

Ohio Valley Conference (March 4-7)

Favorite: Murray State Racers -125 (26-4, 16-0) – The Racers were perfect in conference play but all that could be for nothing if Murray State can’t get the job done in the postseason. The Racers can put up the points - 78.8 per game – but do have flaws on defense and at the charity stripe.

Underdog: Belmont Bruins +260 (19-10, 11-5) – The Bruins earned the No. 3 seed in the tournament thanks to a late-season push that won four straight, including a victory over Eastern Kentucky. Belmont can also fill the stats sheet but hasn’t been its best away from home.

Long shot: Morehead State Eagles +260 (15-16, 10-6) – Morehead State also brings momentum into the postseason with three wins in a row. Those victories did come against the bottom half of the OVC East, but the Eagles have a swarming defense that turns mistakes into easy offense – forcing a league-high 14.9 turnovers per game.

Patriot League (March 3,5,8,11)

Favorite: Colgate Raiders +270 (15-16, 12-6) – Colgate finished as the No. 2 seed but has five wins in its last seven games, and those two losses have come by a combined three points. The Raiders also won both meetings with No. 1 Bucknell (+165) this season. This team can bring the rain from downtown, averaging 7.8 3-pointers per game on 40.2 percent shooting – ninth best in the country.

Underdog: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +425 (16-13, 10-8) – Lehigh takes on American U in Round 2, a team it beat in its last meeting, then would likely face Colgate in the semifinal. The Mountain Hawks have given the Raiders a tough go in their two clashes, and have a convincing win over No. 1 Bucknell. It could happen for the No. 3 seed.

Long shot: Lafayette Leopards +500 (17-12, 9-9) – The Leopards are dead eyes from downtown, shooting 40.3 percent from distance and knocking down almost eight 3-pointers per game. Lafayette ranks 26th in scoring at 75 points per game and took down Bucknell, Colgate and Lehigh this season.

Southern Conference (March 6-9)

Favorite: Wofford Terriers -125 (25-6, 16-2) – Wofford runs a very methodical offense, sucking almost every second off the shot clock. That’s helped the Terriers limit opponents to just 59.9 points per game. They bring a five-game winning streak into the postseason, going 4-1 ATS in that span.

Underdog: Chattanooga Mocs +300 (22-9, 15-3) – The Mocs run at a much quicker tempo than their Southern rivals, scoring 72.8 points per game. They won their last meeting at home versus Wofford and boast four players averaging double figures.

Long shot: Samford Bulldogs +1,500 (13-18, 6-12) – Samford has a tough slate of schedule to finish the season, playing five of its final seven games on the road. The Bulldogs went 3-4 in that span with a 5-2 ATS mark. Samford has a freshman star in Christen Cunningham, who is playing his best ball of the season.

Summit League (March 7-10)

Favorite: South Dakota State -110 /North Dakota State +500 (21-9, 12-4/20-9, 12-4) – Nearly identical records from these rivals. Since they’re seeding No. 1 and No. 2, there’s a very good chance we see them in the final. Both closed the regular season with a loss. They split the season series but No. 1 SDSU has the softer side of the bracket this March.

Underdog: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +500 (17-13, 10-6) – Oral Roberts took a win over NDSU last week and closed with a victory over Denver. The Golden Eagles are without standout guard Korey Billbury, who was suspended at the end of the year. And while they’ve done OK without him in those two games, they will miss him in the backcourt when the postseason pressure builds.

Long shot: IUPU - Ft. Wayne Mastodons +500 (16-13, 9-7) – The Mastodons have resume wins over North and South Dakota State and come into the postseason on an 8-2 run, going 9-1 ATs in that stretch. IPFW can win with offense or lock teams down on defense.

West Coast Conference (March 5-10)

Favorite: Gonzaga Bulldogs -300 (29-2, 17-1) – The Bulldogs are coming off a loss to BYU in the season finale, which probably cost them a shot at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Gonzaga gets it done on both ends of the floor and that loss to the Cougars is likely a wake-up call for Mark Few’s squad.

Underdog: BYU Cougars +300 (23-8, 13-5) – The Cougars may have just punched their ticket to the Big Dance with that win over Gonzaga, and run the risk of a letdown in their opener. Brigham Young is the top scoring team in the country but doesn’t play much in the way of defense.

Long shot: Pepperdine Waves +1,000 (17-12, 10-8) – Behind the Zags, St, Mary’s and BYU, Pepperdine is playing in the shadows of those WCC heavyweights. The Waves won both games with the Cougars, knocked off the Gaels and gave the Bulldogs fits. They’ve held their last four opponents to an average of just 54 points.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 07:43 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 5

Five ways basketball bettors can size up NCAAB Cinderellas

Selection Sunday is less than two weeks away and college basketball bettors will be enthralled by a handful of Cinderella teams making improbable runs in the NCAA tournament. By that time though, it will be too late for said bettors to cash in on those surprise squads.

Hoops fans will look back to the regular season for signs of those teams turning the corner as contenders and wonder, “Why didn’t I see that coming?”

If you would rather be the guy saying “I told you so” and making money on those underdog runs, now is the time to start sizing up possible Cinderella teams. They can come from small mid-major leagues, like VCU in 2011, or could be under our nose the entire year in a major conference, like UConn in 2011 and again last March.

Here are a few things to look for when trying the glass slipper on a potential Cinderella team before the NCAA tournament tips off.

Non-conference success

Probable Cinderella teams can show their true colors as early as November by putting together a strong effort against non-conference foes. Many programs load up on major-conference competition in order to jack their RPI and strength of schedule, giving bettors an idea of how they’ll react against tougher and unknown opponents.

Teams playing in poor conferences that played a meaningless non-conference schedule likely will not come close to getting out of the first round. Teams like VCU (1st non-conf SOS), BYU (16th), Wofford (17th), William & Mary (47th) are potential Cinderella’s thanks to their stout non-conference calendar.

Experience and chemistry

Whether it be a roster packed with upperclassmen or past tournament success, experience is worth its weight in gold come March – especially when taking on some of the younger major-conference squads.

For instance, you can keep a close eye on Harvard (eight seniors), St. Francis (NY) (four seniors, five juniors), Charleston Southern (five seniors, five juniors), and UC Davis (four seniors, three juniors).

Defense

When talking to experts about what stands out most for potential Cinderellas, defense is the one attribute that comes up over and over again. All of them would take a lockdown defence over a potent offence any day of the week during March Madness.

One of the names being brought up is Northern Iowa out of the Missouri Valley Conference. The Panthers rank fourth in the country in points allowed (54.6), limiting opponents to just 39 percent shooting, including 31.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Momentum

The most dangerous team in the tournament is the hottest team, which we saw from UConn in 2011. Plenty of teams are rolling toward the postseason, but there could be added value behind under-the-radar streaks like Davidson winning seven in a row and BYU putting together six straight wins.

The pointspread is a great way to gauge just how well a team is playing heading into and during its conference tournament. The oddsmakers’ numbers give you an idea of the expectations on a team, and whether or not they are playing above or below that bar. The IUPU - Ft. Wayne Mastodons are long-shot contenders to win the Summit League tournament, but have covered in nine of their last 10 games (8-2 SU) heading in the postseason.

Silent superstars

The NCAA tournament has made household names out of unknown ballers. There are more and more pros coming out of smaller conferences each year. Past Cinderellas like Butler with Gordon Hayward, Davidson with Stephen Curry and Western Kentucky with Courtney Lee, have put their teams on their back come tourney time and given the favorites fits.

UC Davis has a sharp-shooting scorer in Corey Hawkins, who is averaging 20.2 points per game, BYU’s top-ranked offense is paced by Tyler Haws, who scores 0.69 points per minute, and David Laury leads an Iona attack that runs one of the fastest tempos in the country.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 08:30 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 5

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OKLAHOMA CITY (34 - 27) at CHICAGO (38 - 23) - 3/5/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 53-83 ATS (-38.3 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-0 straight up against CHICAGO 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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DALLAS (40 - 22) at PORTLAND (40 - 19) - 3/5/2015, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 5

Hot Teams
-- Thunder won nine of last eleven games (6-2 last eight AF). Bulls won eight of last eleven games (3-2 HU).
-- Dallas won ten of its last fifteen games (1-8 last nine AU). Portland won its last four games (3-7 last ten HF).

Cold Teams
-- None

Series Records
-- Thunder won their last five games with Chicago.
-- Mavericks won five of last seven games with Portland.

Totals
-- Last six Oklahoma City road games went over total.
-- Six of last seven Dallas road games stayed under total.

Back-to-Backs
-- Thunder is 6-2-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Portland is 7-5 if it played night before, 3-2 if it won.

East vs West
SU: West 195-132 ATS: West 168-156-3
East teams HF vs West: 44-46
East teams HU vs West: 36-41
West teams HF vs East: 63-65-3
West teams HU vs East: 18-13

NBA

Thursday, March 5

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8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CHICAGO
Oklahoma City is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

10:30 PM
DALLAS vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

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NBA

Thursday, March 5

NBA roundup: Westbrook scores 49 in Thunder win

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Guard Russell Westbrook posted 49 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-118 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

It was the fourth consecutive triple-double for Westbrook. He is the first player since Michael Jordan in 1988 to accomplish the feat.

The Thunder improved to 34-27 on the season and have won nine of their last 11 games.

Despite leading by 16 points in the second half, the Sixers dropped to 13-48.

Guard Isaiah Canaan led the 76ers with 31 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Guard Jason Richardson added 29 points and six rebounds. Forward Luc Mbah a Moute posted 18 points and 14 boards.

Guard Dion Waiters came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City. Guard DJ Augustin added 17 points.

Pacers 105, Knicks 82

INDIANAPOLIS -- Guard George Hill scored a season-high 21 points and handed out six assists, and Indiana led from start to finish in an easy victory over New York in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Indiana (26-34) earned its third win in a row and its sixth in seven games while battling for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Pacers scored a season-best 65 first-half points, five more than they scored during the first half of a Dec. 15 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Indiana scored 66 second-half points in a Feb. 4 victory against the Detroit Pistons.

Suns 105, Magic 100

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Recently acquired guard Brandon Knight scored 28 points and Phoenix Suns kept its flickering playoff hopes alive with a victory over slumping Orlando.

The Suns (32-30) are chasing the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot, struggling to stay in contention.

Suns forward Markieff Morris had 23 points. Guard Eric Bledsoe had 13 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Forward P.J. Tucker had 19 points after going scoreless in the first half. The Magic were led by guard Victor Oladipo with a career-high 38 points.

Hornets 115, Nets 91

NEW YORK -- Center Al Jefferson scored 19 points as Charlotte rode a hot start and never trailed en route to a rout of Brooklyn in a matchup of teams vying for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

Jefferson made 8-of-16 shots from the floor, getting nearly half of his points in the first quarter when Charlotte made 14 of its first 16 from the field. Jefferson hit two mid-range jumpers, a short jumper and two dunks as the Hornets opened a 31-8 lead 8 1/2 minutes in.

Charlotte's starting frontcourt made 13 straight shots at one point in the first half and finished a combined 17-of-31 from the floor. Forwards Marvin Williams had 18 points and seven rebounds and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist contributed 10 and 13 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season.

Cavaliers 120, Raptors 112

TORONTO -- Cleveland weathered a fourth-quarter surge by Toronto and held on for the victory at Air Canada Center.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James led the way with 28 points and 13 assists while guard Kyrie Irving chipped in with 24 points. Cleveland forward Kevin Love added 22 points 10 rebounds.

With the win, Cleveland takes three of four in the season series with the Raptors.

Cleveland (39-24) improved to 20-4 since Jan. 14and are now 10-3 against the Atlantic Division.

Celtics 85, Jazz 84

BOSTON -- Boston blew an eight-point lead in the final 2:17 but pulled out the victory over Utah when center Tyler Zeller scored on a reverse layup at the buzzer.

After forward Gordon Hayward had put the Jazz ahead with a jumper with 1.7 seconds left, the Celtics called a timeout to get the ball in the front court. Rookie guard Marcus Smart couldn't get the ball in and called another timeout. This time, he lobbed the ball down low to Zeller, who managed to get the shot off between Hayward and swingman Rodney Hood; with center Rudy Gobert also in the picture.

The basket was called good and held up under review, as the Celtics rebounded from a 31-point loss at Cleveland that came on the heels of blowing a 26-point lead and losing to the Golden State Warriors at home.

The win was the eighth in the last 13 games for the Celtics, who won their 24th game of the season, one shy of last year's total.

Grizzlies 102, Rockets 100

HOUSTON -- Marc Gasol sank a running jumper with 0.01 seconds remaining to lift Memphis to a victory over Houston at Toyota Center.

The Rockets (41-20) rallied from a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit in dramatic fashion, pulling even at 98-98 when guard James Harden drilled a step-back jumper with 1:27 remaining and doing so again when forward Terrence Jones converted at the rim with 55.9 seconds left following a scrum in the paint.

But, following a Harden turnover with 5.4 seconds left, Gasol tracked down an errant inbounds pass, dribbled hard to his right and scored over Jones. Memphis (43-17) extended its lead over Houston in the Southwest Division to 2 1/2 games.

Gasol (21 points, seven rebounds, six assists) and forward Zach Randolph (15 points, eight rebounds, six assists) overwhelmed the Rockets in the second half, with Randolph keying a 10-0 run that opened the fourth quarter. Guard Mike Conley added 17 points and six assists for the Grizzlies.

Nuggets 100, Timberwolves 85

MINNEAPOLIS -- Forward Kenneth Faried had 18 points and 14 rebounds, leading Denver to a win over Minnesota at the Target Center.

The victory improved the Nuggets to 2-0 under interim coach Melvin Hunt, who took over after Brian Shaw was fired on Tuesday.

For the Timberwolves, it was their fourth consecutive loss.

Minnesota (13-47) led by one after the first quarter, paced by an 8-0 run that gave the Timberwolves their largest lead of the night at 19-12. Rookie Andrew Wiggins had 10 points and three rebounds in the quarter.

Pelicans 88, Pistons 85

NEW ORLEANS -- Playing for the first time after missing five games with a sprained right shoulder, forward Anthony Davis scored a game-high 39 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked eight shots to become the all-time franchise leader in blocks to power New Orleans to a victory over Detroit at the Smoothie King Center.

Davis had 19 points at halftime and then poured in another 20 in the second half -- including two critical jumpers in the final 1:14, as the Pelicans (33-28) won their fifth consecutive home game.

Davis' eight blocks gave him 437 in just 180 games, and he became the franchise leader in blocks after just 2 1/2 seasons.

Heat 100, Lakers 94

MIAMI -- Miami, battling to earn one of the two final seeds in the Eastern Conference playoff race, beat Los Angeles at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Heat center Hassan Whiteside turned in his fourth straight double-double, scoring 18 points and grabbing a career-high 25 rebounds. He also had four blocks. In his past 16 games, he has 12 double-doubles. In just 33 games this season, he has four 20-plus-rebound efforts.

With the Heat holding onto a one-point lead in the final minute, Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade earned two creative assists, going to Whiteside rolling to the basket each time. Wade finished with a game-high 25 points and six assists.

Miami (27-33) improved to just 12-17 at home. They could become the first team since the Boston Celtics to make the NBA playoffs despite a losing record at home.

Spurs 112, Kings 85

SAN ANTONIO -- Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points and helped San Antonio open a six-game homestand with a win over Sacramento at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs forward started hot and eventually teammates followed his lead. San Antonio guard Tony Parker added 19 points and guards Danny Green and Manu Ginobili each scored 13.

Center DeMarcus Cousins led the Kings with 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the field as he played through foul trouble for the majority of the game.

Kings guard Ray McCallum scored 12 points and forward Rudy Gay had 10 in the loss on the second night of a back-to-back.

Warriors 102, Bucks 93

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Draymond Green scored a game-high 23 points on his 25th birthday, and Stephen Curry bombed in 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions during a decisive fourth-quarter burst, leading Golden State to a victory over Milwaukee.

The win opened a stretch in which the Warriors (47-12) play 10 of 12 at home, where they are a league-best 25-2 this season. Golden State and Brooklyn are tied for having played the fewest home games in the league.

Coming off seasons in which they went 47-35 and 51-31, the Warriors now have 47 or more wins in three consecutive years for the first time in franchise history.

Trail Blazers 98, Clippers 93 (OT)

LOS ANGELES -- Forward LaMarcus Aldridge scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and Portland rallied for an overtime victory over short-handed Los Angeles. Forward Nicolas Batum added 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and he hit a 3-pointer in overtime that allowed the Trail Blazers to win their fourth in a row.

Portland prevailed despite an awful shooting night from point guard Damian Lillard, who finished with five points on 1-of-13 shooting, missing all seven of his 3-point attempts. Lillard, though, led the Blazers with 18 rebounds.

Point guard Chris Paul scored 36 points and had 12 assists to lead the Clippers, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. Shooting guard J.J. Redick had 26 points, but no other Clipper managed double figures.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 08:35 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 5

Top 25 roundup: Notre Dame wins at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- With eight days to prepare, Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said he had his team ready to rebound from a loss at home to Syracuse.

The 12th-ranked Irish shot 53.5 percent from the field and overcame nearly 10 minutes without a field goal in the second half to beat 16th-ranked Louisville 71-59 Wednesday in the KFC Yum! Center.

Sophomore guard Demetrius Jackson led four Irish players in double figures with 21 points and five rebounds, and freshman forward Bonzie Colson came off the bench for 17 points.

The Irish (25-5, 13-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) hit 23 of 43 shots from the field, including five of 16 3-point attempts.

Junior forward Montrezl Harrell led Louisville with 23 points and 12 rebounds. The Cardinals hit just 22 of 52 attempts from the field (42.3 percent) and had just two field goals in the final 11:43 of the game.

Ohio State 77, Penn State 67

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Freshman phenom D'Angelo Russell scored 28 points and drained five 3-pointers, most of them during a huge second-half run that helped No. 23 Ohio State win at Penn State.

Penn State led 38-35 before Russell hit two free throws, then 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions to give the Buckeyes (22-8, 11-6 Big Ten) a 46-42 lead with 12:55 left. Just under two minutes later, the freshman made a steal in the Penn State backcourt and drove the floor for a layup and a free throw, extending the Ohio State lead to 50-42. Another 3-pointer with 9:07 left gave him 26 points and his team a 58-44 lead.

Forward Jae'Sean Tate and guard Shannon Scott finished with 13 points each as the Buckeyes, who scored 29 points in the first half, had 37 in the first 14 minutes of the second half and led by as many as 17.

Senior guard D.J. Newbill led the Nittany Lions (15-15, 3-14) with 17 points and senior forward Ross Travis added 14 points and eight rebounds. Penn State has dropped eight of its last nine games and lost 14 of 17 after a 12-1 start.

Providence 79, Seton Hall 66

NEWARK, N.J. -- No. 24 Providence used a strong second half to win its fifth game in the last six, defeating Seton Hall in a Big East game at the Prudential Center.

Providence (21-9, 11-6 Big East) was led by forward LaDontae Henton, ranked seventh in the country in scoring, and freshman forward Ben Bentil with 21 points each. Bentil also grabbed 10 rebounds and was 10 of 10 from the line.

Freshman guard Isaiah Whitehead and senior forward Brandon Mobley led Seton Hall (16-13, 6-11) with 13 points apiece. The Pirates have lost seven of their last eight games.

Duke 94, Wake Forest 51

DURHAM, N.C. -- Third-ranked Duke blew out Wake Forest from the start and freshman reserve guard Grayson Allen scored 27 points in the Blue Devils' home finale.

Duke (27-3, 14-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) wrapped up the No. 2 seed for next week's ACC Tournament. The Blue Devils hold a 10-game winning streak going into the regular-season finale Saturday night at rival North Carolina.

Guard Matt Jones tacked on 17 points and forward Justise Winslow and guard Quinn Cook scored 13 points apiece for Duke, which led by more than 30 points in the first half.

Wake Forest (13-17, 5-12) was locked into the No. 11 seed, but the outcome marked the second time in three games the Demon Deacons were blown out. Guard Codi Miller-McIntyre ended up with 20 points to pace Wake.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 08:40 AM

NBA

Thursday, March 5

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Game of the Day: TNT NBA Thursday doubleheader
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls (+4, 200.5)

The Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder are both dealing with injuries to All-Star players, and so far both are making the necessary adjustments. The Bulls will try to take advantage of a tired Thunder squad when they play host Thursday. Oklahoma City got Russell Westbrook back from a facial fracture on Wednesday, and he once again proved that he is a legitimate contender in the MVP race.

Westbrook went for a career-high 49 points and 16 rebounds while adding 10 assists to post his fourth straight triple-double in a 123-118 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday while wearing a face mask. Westbrook’s heroics have helped cover for the loss of Kevin Durant (foot), who is slowly making his way back and is expected to be out at least another week. The Bulls are used to playing without Derrick Rose (knee), but also are dealing with the loss of All-Star Jimmy Butler (elbow), who sat out Tuesday’s win over Washington and will miss three to six weeks.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Bulls as 4-point dogs and the total at 200.5.

INJURY REPORT: Thunder - C Steven Adams (Questionable, hand), F Kevin Durant (Out indefinitely, foot), F Steve Novak (Out indefinitely, appendix). Bulls - F Taj Gibson (Mid March, ankle), G Jimmy Butler (Early April, elbow), G Derrick Rose (Mid April, knee).

ABOUT THE THUNDER (34-27 SU, 30-29-2 ATS, 27-34 O/U): Westbrook took a knee to the side of the head late in a loss at Portland on Friday, resulting in a dent in his face where the bone was fractured. The 26-year-old took one game off before coming back with the mask and became the first player since Michael Jordan in the 1988-89 season to post four straight triple-doubles when he picked apart the 76ers on Wednesday, leading to loud “M-V-P” chants from the home crowd while the reigning MVP, Durant, waved to the crowd for more from the bench. “For those of you, including myself, that thought Russell might need a few games to get used to the mask,” Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks told reporters, “we were wrong.”

ABOUT THE BULLS (38-23 SU, 28-33 ATS, 28-32-1 O/U): Chicago needs players to step up and fill the scoring load vacated by Butler and Rose, and so far rookie forward Nikola Mirotic is up for the challenge. Mirotic is averaging 26 points and 8.5 rebounds over the last two games while playing more than 30 minutes off the bench in each contest. “We’ve just got to hold the fort down until (Rose and Butler) come back,” Bulls center Joakim Noah told reporters. “I think a lot of the young boys really stepped up in a big game (Tuesday against Washington).”

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Thunder are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
* Under is 4-1 in Bulls last five home games.

Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers (-2.5, OFF)

The Portland Trail Blazers are fresh off an emotional comeback victory on the road and will be on the court again Thursday when they host the Dallas Mavericks. Portland faced a 10-point deficit with under three minutes left in regulation Wednesday before finishing with a flurry and notching a 98-93 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The victory elevated the Trail Blazers to third place in the Western Conference, while the Mavericks are tied for fifth with the Clippers.

Dallas, which has split two games with Portland this season, is an unbelievable 30-0 when leading after three quarters. “We’ve been decent with leads,” forward Dirk Nowitzki told reporters. “We get in trouble when we have suspect first halves and we need to chase all game, and then we run out of gas in the fourth. But we’re usually pretty good when we take the lead.” Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard collected a career-best 18 rebounds against the Clippers but had just five points on 1-of-13 to snap a streak of scoring in double figures in 58 straight games.

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

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Blazers as 2.5-point faves.

INJURY REPORT: Mavericks - F Chandler Parsons (Questionable, ankle), C Tyson Chandler (Probable, hip). Blazers - N/A

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (40-22 SU, 30-30-2 ATS, 25-36-1 O/U): Power forward Amar’e Stoudemire continues to adjust to his role and put forth a good effort during Monday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans with 14 points in 23 minutes off the bench. It was his second 14-point outing in four games since joining Dallas, and Stoudemire expects his production to improve as he learns the system and his responsibilities. “It takes a lot of studying and it takes communication to be able to get things figured out,” Stoudemire told reporters. “But I think for the most part we’ve been able to work hand-in-hand, be positive throughout the entire situation and it’s been working for us.”

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (40-19 SU, 30-28-1 ATS, 26-32-1 O/U): Small forward Nicolas Batum was a late-game hero against the Clippers by draining the tying 3-pointer in regulation and then contributing five points, three assists and a blocked shot in overtime, including a 3-pointer that all but sealed the win with 21.1 seconds left. “My job with this coach with this team the last three years is I have to do a little bit of everything on the court,” Batum told reporters after the club’s fourth straight win. Batum was just 3-of-12 from the field over the previous two games before scoring 20 points and making 4-of-8 from 3-point range against Los Angeles to reach 20 for the first time since Feb. 5.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Under is 6-1 in Mavericks last seven road games.
* Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven vs. NBA Southwest.
* Mavericks are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 vs. Western Conference.

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**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 08:45 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Arkansas at South Carolina
The Razorbacks (23-6 SU) head to South Carolina tonight to face a Gamecocks team that is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games versus a team with a winning record. Arkansas is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Razorbacks favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-2). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Game 505-506: Wisconsin at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 72.510; Minnesota 68.955
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+6 1/2)

Game 507-508: Temple at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 63.047; East Carolina 60.810
Dunkel Line: Temple by 2
Vegas Line: Temple by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+5 1/2)

Game 509-510: Arkansas at South Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 71.113; South Carolina 64.310
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 8
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-2)

Game 511-512: Western Kentucky at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 52.124; Charlotte 61.260
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 9
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-4 1/2)

Game 513-514: UAB at Florida Atlantic (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 56.978; Florida Atlantic 48.492
Dunkel Line: UAB by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: UAB by 5
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-5)

Game 515-516: Middle Tennessee State at Florida Internatinal (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 55.229; Florida International 48.128
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 7
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-3 1/2)

Game 517-518: Texas State at Appalachian State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas State 48.090; Appalachian State 50.092
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 2
Vegas Line: Texas State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+2)

Game 519-520: TX-Arlington at Georgia Southern (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 52.477; Georgia Southern 55.946
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 6
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (+6)

Game 521-522: Rice at TX-San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 51.175; TX-San Antonio 55.437
Dunkel Line: TX-San Antonio by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: TX=San Antonio by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+7 1/2)

Game 523-524: Southern Mississippi at Louisiana Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 47.482; Louisiana Tech 61.590
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 14
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 19
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (+19)

Game 525-526: Marshall at Old Dominion (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 46.288; Old Dominion 64.865
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-15 1/2)

Game 527-528: Georgia State at UL-Monroe (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 62.816; UL-Monroe 52.915
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 10
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-4 1/2)

Game 529-530: AR-Little Rock at UL-Lafayette (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 53.524; UL-Lafayette 52.899
Dunkel Line: AR-Little Rock by 1
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: AR-Little Rock (+7 1/2)

Game 531-532: South Alabama at Arkansas State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 46.954; Arkansas State 47.127
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 5
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+5)

Game 533-534: North Texas at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 50.804; UTEP 64.956
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 14
Vegas Line: UTEP by 10
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-10)

Game 535-536: California at Arizona (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 58.533; Arizona 83.480
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 25
Vegas Line: Arizona by 19
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-19)

Game 537-538: Memphis at Connecticut (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 65.306; Connecticut 66.816
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7 1/2)

Game 539-540: VCU at Davidson (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 64.424; Davidson 63.510
Dunkel Line: VCU by 1
Vegas Line: Davidson by 4
Dunkel Pick: VCU (+4)

Game 541-542: Colorado at Washington (9:00 p.m. EST)
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Game 543-544: UC-Riverside at UC-Davis (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 51.761; UC-Davis 64.357
Dunkel Line: UC-Davis by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Davis by 9
Dunkel Pick: UC-Davis (-9)

Game 545-546: CS-Northridge at Long Beach State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 50.189; Long Beach State 57.209
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 7
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:CS-Northridge (+11 1/2)

Game 547-548: CS-Fullerton at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 48.092; UC-Irvine 61.594
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+15 1/2)

Game 549-550: Stanford at Arizona State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 66.573; Arizona State 64.067
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Stanford

Game 551-552: Utah at Washington State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 71.546; Washington State 61.073
Dunkel Line: Utah by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+13 1/2)

Game 553-554: Southern Illinois vs. Missouri State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 50.275; Missouri State 45.738
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (-2)

Game 555-556: Bradley vs. Drake (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 48.221; Drake 51.553
Dunkel Line: Drake by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Drake

Game 557-558: Portland State at Northern Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 49.312; Northern Arizona 53.619
Dunkel Line: Northern Arizona by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Arizona by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+7 1/2)

Game 559-560: Sacramento State at Southern Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 50.947; Southern Utah 49.853
Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 1
Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Utah (+3 1/2)

Game 561-562: Eastern Washington at Idaho State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 51.838; Idaho State 47.991
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 4
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 8
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+8)

Game 563-564: Idaho at Weber State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 49.299; Weber State 47.515
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 2
Vegas Line: Weber State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+2 1/2)

Game 565-566: Niagara vs. Siena (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 44.708; Siena 49.744
Dunkel Line: Siena by 5
Vegas Line: Siena by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-3 1/2)

Game 567-568: Fairfield vs. St. Peter's (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 45.729; St. Peter's 51.827
Dunkel Line: St. Peter's by 6
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 4
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (-4)

Game 569-570: Marist vs. Quinnipiac (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 48.865; Quinnipiac 52.706
Dunkel Line: Quinnipiac by 4
Vegas Line: Quinnipiac by 7
Dunkel Pick: Maist (+7)

Game 571-572: Morehead State vs. Tennessee-Martin (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
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Game 573-574: Eastern Illinois vs. Belmont (9:30 p.m. EST)
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Game 581-582: USC Upstate at Florida Gulf Coast (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: USC Upstate 47.948; Florida Gulf Coast 50.547
Dunkel Line: Florida Gulf Coast by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida Gulf Coast by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC Upstate (+4 1/2)

Game 583-584: Lipscomb at North Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Lipscomb 46.795; North Florida 58.200
Dunkel Line: North Florida by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: North Florida by 13
Dunkel Pick: Lipscomb (+13)

Game 585-586: Boston U at Lafayette (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston U 51.710; Lafayette 50.438
Dunkel Line: Boston U by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Lafayette by 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston U (+5)

Game 587.588: Holy Cross at Bucknell (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Holy Cross 45.620; Bucknell 56.910
Dunkel Line: Bucknell by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Bucknell by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bucknell (-5 1/2)

Game 589-590: Navy at Colgate (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 46.150; Colgate 57.217
Dunkel Line: Colgate by 11
Vegas Line: Colgate by 7
Dunkel Pick: Colgate (-7)

Game 591-592: American at Lehigh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: American 48.749; Lehigh 56.168
Dunkel Line: Lehigh by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Lehigh by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Lehigh (-4 1/2)

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 11:14 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Dallas at Portland
The Mavericks head to Portland tonight and come into the contest with a 7-2 ATS record in their last 9 games versus the Trail Blazers. Dallas is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Mavericks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3). Here are all of today's NBA picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Game 501-502: Oklahoma City at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 122.844; Chicago 123.659
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 200
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3); Under

Game 503-504: Dallas at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.934; Portland 120.886
Dunkel Line & Total; Dallas by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3); Over

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 5

Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8:00 ET
Oklahoma City: 14-1 ATS after scoring 110 points or more
Chicago: 9-18 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

Dallas at Portland, 10:35 ET
Dallas: n/a
Portland: n/a

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 05:17 PM

NCAAB

Thursday, March 5

Davidson proving to be the top ATS team

The Davidson Wildcats have the top teams against the spread this season, with a stellar 20-4 ATS. Davidson has also covered in their past seven consecutive contests.

Currently, the Wildcats are -2.5 when they host VCU Thursday.

Arizona on-fire when facing huge spreads

In the past four contests that Arizona have faced a spread of -15 or more, the Wildcats are a perfect 4-0 against the spread. In those contests, Arizona has won by an average of 28.5 points while facing an average spread of -18.

Arizona is currently -19 when they host Cal Thursday.

**Udog** · 03-05-2015, 05:19 PM

NBA

Thursday, March 5

Top Under referee part of crew for Mavs-Blazers

With an Over/Under record of 13-31 so far, Ron Garretson is the top Under referee in the NBA this season and will be part of the crew calling the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers Thursday.

Garretson has officiated four Mavericks games this season with each scoreline finishing under the closing total.

The Mavs head into Thursday's showdown with the Blazers riding a streak of eight-consecutive games finishing under the total.

The total opened at 200 but is down to 198.5.

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