Monday's NBA and NCAAB Trends and Indexes - 3/16

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NCAAB

Monday, March 16


Manhattan, BYU favored for Tuesday's First Four games

Two of the First Four matchups of the NCAA tournament gets underway in Dayton, Ohio, Tuesday and Manhattan and BYU opened as favorites.

Manhattan (17-13-1 ATS) opened as 7.5-point favorites for their No. 16 seeding matchup for the Midwest Region with Hampton (7-0 ATS).

Meanwhile, in the No. 11 seeding matchup for the West Region BYU (16-17 ATS) opened as slight 2.5-point favorites over Ole Miss (16-14-1 ATS).

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, March 16

Toronto at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 12-3 ATS in road games against Central division opponents
Indiana: 6-19 ATS in March games

Portland at Washington, 7:05 ET
Portland: 15-4 ATS in road games after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread
Washington: 2-10 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread

Philadelphia at Boston, 7:35 ET
Philadelphia: 6-14 ATS in road games revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points
Boston: 18-9 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

Brooklyn at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Brooklyn: 17-6 ATS in road games after a division game
Minnesota: 3-12 ATS in home games off a road loss by 10 points or more

Denver at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Denver: n/a
Memphis: n/a

Cleveland at Miami, 8:05 ET
Cleveland: 15-7 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Miami: 10-21 ATS in home games after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread

Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Oklahoma City: n/a
Dallas: n/a

Charlotte at Utah, 9:05 ET
Charlotte: n/a
Utah: n/a

Atlanta at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Atlanta: n/a
Sacramento: n/a

LA Lakers at Golden State, 10:35 ET
LA Lakers: 4-13 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games
Golden State: 21-8 ATS as a home favorite

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Sixty-eight need-to-know betting notes for 68 NCAA tournament teams

It's tough to track all the teams vying for the national title when the NCAA tournaments gets underway this week. If you need a quick crash course in college hoops, here's one defining stat for all 68 teams doing the Big Dance this March.

• Kentucky Wildcats (1) - The Wildcats limited opponents to a minuscule 0.117 assists per possession - easily the best mark in the NCAA.

• Villanova Wildcats (1) - The Wildcats generate just 42.8 percent of their scoring from 2-point shots - the 13th-lowest mark in the country.

• Duke Blue Devils (1) - The Blue Devils lead the NCAA with a whopping +15.6 first-half scoring margin at home, but post a pedestrian +3.5-point first-half differential on the road.

• Wisconsin Badgers (1) - Point guard Traevon Jackson (foot) is on track to return in time for the Badgers' tournament opener. Jackson hasn't played since Jan. 11.

• Virginia Cavaliers (2) - The Cavaliers have held foes to nine made free throws per game - the third-lowest total in the nation.

• Kansas Jayhawks (2) - The Jayhawks are prepared to play without freshman forward Cliff Alexander, who has been sidelined by what is being reported as eligibility issues.

• Arizona Wildcats (2) - The Wildcats use the charity stripe to their advantage, ranking fifth in the NCAA in free throws made per 100 possessions (26.24).

• Gonzaga Bulldogs (2) - The Bulldogs are shooting a sizzling 52.2 percent from the field on the road. Only one other school (UC Davis) is above 50 percent for the season.

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3) - Senior guard Jerian Grant was named MVP of the ACC conference tournament and leads Notre Dame in both scoring (16.8) and assists (6.6).

• Oklahoma Sooners (3) - The Sooners allow opponents to score 29.4 percent of their total points from long range – 213th in the NCAA.

• Baylor Bears (3) - Junior guard/forward Taurean Prince earned Big 12 second-team all-conference and sixth man of the year honors, averaging 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals.

• Iowa State Cyclones (3) - The Cyclones commit a foul on just 19.3 percent of their defensive plays, the fifth-best mark in the country.

• Maryland Terrapins (4) - The Terrapins are the only team ranked in the Top 12 with an assist-to-turnover ratio below 1.000, ranked 232nd at 0.907.

• Louisville Cardinals (4) - The Cardinals are a dismal 11-18-2 ATS for the year - the second-worst mark of any team earning at least 24 SU wins.

• North Carolina Tar Heels (4) - The Tar Heels were without freshman swingman Theo Pinson (foot), though he felt healthy enough to play and should return for the tournament opener.

• Georgetown Hoyas (4) - The Hoyas prepared themselves for the NCAA tournament with the 11th toughest schedule in the country, boasting a SOS of 0.5883. That included non-conference opponents Kansas and Wisconsin.

• West Virginia Mountaineers (5) - Guards Gary Browne (leg) and Juwan Staten (knee) both missed the Mountaineers' last three games and their status for the tournament opener is unknown.

• Northern Iowa Panthers (5) - The Panthers enter the NCAA tournament on a 13-3-3 ATS stretch, with one of those losses coming courtesy an 11-point win over Evansville as a 12-point fave.

• Arkansas Razorbacks (5) - The Razorbacks lead the SEC in assists per game (16.5) and fewest turnovers (11.7), good for a 1.41 assist-to-turnover ratio that ranks 10th in the nation.

• Utah Utes (5) - The Utes have one of the biggest home-road scoring margin discrepancies in college hoops, outscoring opponents by an average of 23.4 points at home but just 4.9 points on the road.

• Butler Bulldogs (6) - Bulldogs forward Andrew Chrabascz has averaged 11 points in three games since returning from surgery to repair a broken hand.

• Providence Friars (6) - The Friars are 18-11-1 ATS and 16-11 O/U for the year - making them one of only seven schools to go plus-5 or better in the win column in both categories.

• Xavier Musketeers (6) - The Musketeers are 2-8 O/U in their previous 10 games, with one of their Overs exceeding the total by just two points.

• SMU Mustangs (6) - The Mustangs record an assist on 24.3 percent of their possessions - good for seventh overall.

• Wichita State Shockers (7) - The Shockers shoot just 62.1 percent from the free-throw line at home compared to 74.8 percent on the road. It's the largest negative home/road discrepancy in the country.

• Michigan State Spartans (7) - The Spartans average 0.257 assists per possession. Only Pittsburgh (0.260) has a better rate among Division I teams.

• VCU Rams (7) - The Rams are the only team in the NCAA with 20 ATS losses (12-20-0) and more than 20 SU victories (26-9).

• Iowa Hawkeyes (7) - The Hawkeyes rank outside the Top 200 in 2-point shooting (46.9 percent) and 3-point shooting (33.2 percent), but are 23rd overall from the free-throw line (74.5 percent).

• Cincinnati Bearcats (8) - The Bearcats have limited opponents to 17.3 defensive rebounds per game. Only New Mexico State (17.1) has permitted fewer.

• North Carolina State Wolfpack (8) - Wolfpack guard Anthony Barber has been cleared to play in the tournament after suffering a spasm in his neck muscles during an ACC tournament loss to Duke.

• Oregon Ducks (8) - The Ducks average better than 75 points but attempt just 0.295 free throws for every field goal attempt - the 15th-worst rate in the land.

• San Diego State Aztecs (8) - The Aztecs surrender just 23.4 first-half points per game, the second-best performance in the country.

• Purdue Boilermakers (9) - The Boilermakers are one of only four programs to register at least 20 ATS wins (20-10-0), but have posted the fewest Overs of the bunch (10-18).

• LSU Tigers (9) - The Tigers are one of the most careless teams in the nation, turning the ball over 14.6 times per game (326th) and on 17.5 percent of their offensive plays (260th).

• Oklahoma State Cowboys (9)- The Cowboys allow opponents to secure 31 percent of their missed shots - the worst mark among Big 12 teams.

• St. John’s Red Storm (9) - Forward Chris Obekpa, ranked fifth in the nation with 3.13 blocks per game, won't be going to the tournament after being suspended for violating team rules.

• Indiana Hoosiers (10) - The Hoosiers will likely be without forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea, who suffered a scary-looking knee injury in Thursday's 71-56 win over Northwestern.

• Georgia Bulldogs (10) - The Bulldogs are 10-4-2 ATS in 16 games away from Stegeman Coliseum, including a 7-3-2 ATS mark as road/neutral underdogs.

• Ohio State Buckeyes (10) - The Buckeyes' plus-2.2 road scoring differential is the lowest of any team in the Top 20 in overall average scoring margin.

• Davidson Wildcats (10) - The Wildcats are this season's ATS darlings, posting a stunning 22-6-0 ATS mark for the season, including an 11-2-0 ATS record on the road and a 7-0 ATS mark as road underdogs.

• Texas Longhorns (11) - The Longhorns are one of the top Under plays of any team from a major conference (9-17-0 O/U) thanks to a defense ranked fourth in field-goal percentage against (36.8).

• Boise State Broncos (11) - The Broncos were a scorching 15-5-0 ATS against the Mountain West conference, covering the spread by an average of 5.5 points per game.

• Dayton Flyers (11) - The Flyers rank ninth last in the NCAA in offensive rebounding at 5.8 per game, reclaiming a paltry 21.2 percent of their misses.

• BYU Cougars (11) - The Cougars are dealing with a pair of significant injuries, as Anson Winder is sidelined with a sprained knee and Skyler Halford left the WCC championship loss to Gonzaga with a lower leg nerve contusion.

• Ole Miss Rebels (11) - The Rebels lead the NCAA in road free-throw shooting at 79 percent, but attempt just 20.8 per game away from Oxford.

• UCLA Bruins (11) - The Bruins are one of the worst road teams in the tournament, going just 2-8 away from Pauley Pavilion while being outscored by an average margin of 6.8 points.

• Buffalo Bulls (12) - The Bulls draw 21 fouls per game and make those extra shots count - ranking fifth in the nation in made free throws per contest (17.9).

• Wyoming Cowboys (12) - Passing is a critical component of the Cowboys' offense. They average 0.666 assists per made field goal, the third-highest rate in the country.

• Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (12) - The Lumberjacks rank second in the NCAA at 17.6 assists per game, the third straight season they've increased their assist total.

• Wofford Terriers (12) - The Terriers limit the opposition to 8.9 assists per game, good for seventh in the nation, and 0.424 assists per field goal made, which ranks sixth.

• Valparaiso Crusaders (13) - The Crusaders have some key players nursing injuries going into March Madness as Tevonn Walker (knee), Darien Walker (nose) and Keith Carter (toe) are all banged up.

• UC Irvine Anteaters (13) - The Anteaters rank outside the Top 300 in free throws made per game (11.5), free throws attempted (16.7) and free throws per field goal attempt (0.310).

• Harvard Crimson (13) - The Crimson limit opponents to 26.4 first-half points and 30.4 second-half points per game - both marks rank 13th in the NCAA.

• Eastern Washington Eagles (13) - Sophomore guard Tyler Harvey leads the nation in scoring at 22.9 points per game, highlighted by a 42-point performance against Idaho on March 12.

• Northeastern Huskies (14) - The Huskies were 8-1-0 O/U as a home favorite, going Over by an absurd average of 15.6 points.

• Albany Great Danes (14) - The Great Danes did a sensational job of keeping foes off the foul line, ranking 13th in opposing attempts per game (15.2) and 17th in makes (10.6).

• Georgia State Panthers (14) - Sun Belt No. 2 scorer Ryan Harrow made a brief appearance in the conference title game as he recovers from an injured hamstring, though he's expected to play in the NCAA tournament opener.

• UAB Blazers (14) - The Blazers have been a solid bet in conference play, going 15-6-0 ATS versus C-USA foes while covering by an average of five points.

• New Mexico State Aggies (15) - The Aggies boast a 13-1 conference record despite ranking 321st in 3-point makes per game (4.7) and 344th in attempts (12.8).

• Belmont Bruins (15) - The Bruins rank sixth in the nation with a 56.5-percent success rate from 2-point range, but are just 166th overall in shot attempts per game at 54.3.

• Texas Southern Tigers (15) - The Tigers are great at getting to the free throw line, ranking 16th at 24.4 attempts per game, but struggle once there, shooting just 66.2 percent (272nd overall).

• North Dakota State Bison (15) - The Bison grab 79.2 percent of defensive boards, good for second in the NCAA, and limit opponents to 6.2 offensive rebounds per game - fourth-fewest overall.

• Manhattan Jaspers (16) - The Jaspers get to the line like few other teams, ranking in the Top 10 in attempts (25.2), makes (17.5) and free throw attempts per field goal attempts (0.479).

• Hampton Pirates (16) - The Pirates finished the season a perfect 7-0 ATS, covering the spread by an average of 14.4 points in their limited lined games.

• Lafayette Leopards (16) - The Leopards are one of the most dangerous teams in the country from deep, ranking second in 3-point percentage (41.4) and eighth in shooting efficiency (1.181).

• Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (16) - The Chanticleers are one of the top teams after halftime in the NCAA, ranked 31st overall in second-half scoring (38.6 points per game).

• Robert Morris Colonials (16) - The Colonials struggled to contain opposing big men, allowing foes to grab nearly 35 percent of misses - 338th in the nation.

• North Florida Ospreys (16) - The Ospreys earned their first trip to the NCAA tournament on the strength of a 53.6-percent effective field-goal percentage - 31st in the country.

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, March 17

2015 March Madness Betting Trends: NCAA College Basketball Tournament

#1 SEEDS - Round #1 (vs #16)
30-0 SU & 17-13 ATS
Last Year (2014): 4-0 SU & 1-3 ATS all as 17 point or more Favorites

#2 SEEDS - Round #1 (vs #15)
27-3 SU & 17-13 ATS
Last Year (2014) 4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS all as 10-point or more Favorites

#3 SEEDS - Round #1 (vs #14)
27-3 SU & 19-11 ATS
Last Year (2014): 3-1 SU & 2-2 ATS all as 9 point or more Favorites

#4 SEEDS - Round #1 (vs #13)
23-7 SU & 17-13 ATS
Last Year (2014): 4-0 SU & 2-2 ATS all as 8 point or more Favorites

#5 SEEDS - Round #1 (vs #12)
15-15 SU & 10-20 ATS
1-3 SU & 0-4 ATS all as 3 point or more Favorites

#6 SEED - Round #1 vs (#11)
16-14 SU & 12-18 ATS
Last Year (2014): 2-2 SU & 1-3 ATS with three Favorites or 3 points or more & 1 Dog

#7 SEED - Round #1 (vs #10)
18-12 SU & 15-14-1 ATS
Last Year (2014): 2-2 SU & 2-1-1 ATS as three Favorites & one Dog

#8 SEED - Round #1 (vs #9)
18-12 SU & 18-12 ATS
Last Year (2014): 3-1 SU & 3-1 ATS with two Favorites & two Dogs


MENS TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS & ROUND #1 BETTING TRENDS (as of March 2, 2015

#1 Kentucky 29-0
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 12-1 SU & 6-7 ATS in round 1

3-0 SU & 1-2 ATS in round 1 the last 3 appearances

1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS as a round 1 Dog

2-5 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last year: Beat Kansas State, 56-49, in round 1 as -6 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#2 Virginia 27-1
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 1-2 SU & 1-2 ATS in round 1

1-2 SU & 1-2 ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances, all as Favorites

1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last Year: Beat Coastal Carolina, 70-59, as -20 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#3 Duke 26-3
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 12-3 SU & 6-9 ATS in round 1

1-2 SU & 0-3 ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances, all as 10-point or more Favorites

7-2 SU & 3-6 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last Year: Upset by Mercer, 78-71, as -12point Favorites (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#4 Villanova 27-2
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 5-3 SU & 3-6 ATS in round 1

1-2 SU & ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances

1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

0-1 SU & ATS as Dogs

Last Year: Beat Wisconsin-MIL, 73-53, as -17 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#5 Arizona 26-3
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 10-3 SU & 6-7 ATS in round 1

3-0 SU & 1-2 ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances, all as Favorites

5-0 SU & 2-3 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

3-2 SU & 2-3 ATS as Favorites of -6 points or less

Last Year: Beat Webber, 68-59, as -20 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#6 Wisconsin 26-3
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 12-3 SU & 10-5 ATS in round 1

2-1 SU & 2-1 ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances

4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

7-1 SU & 6-2 ATS as Favorites of -14 points or less

Last Year: Beat American University, 75-35 as -14 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#7 Gonzaga 29-2
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 12-3 SU & 8-7 ATS in round 1

5-0 SU & 4-1 ATS in round 1 last 5 appearances

4-0 SU & ATS as Dogs

3-0 SU & 0-3 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last Year: Beat Okie State, 85-77, as +3.5 point Dogs (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#8 Wichita State 27-3
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 3-1 SU & 3-1 ATS in round 1

2-1 SU & 2-1 ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances, all as Favorites

1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last Year: Beat Cal-Poly, 64-37, as -17 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#9 Kansas 23-6
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 13-2 SU & 7-8 ATS in round 1

5-0 SU & 1-4 ATS in round 1 last 5 appearances, all as Favorites

5-0 SU & 1-4 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last Year: Beat Eastern Kentucky, 80-69, as -13 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS

#10 Maryland 24-5
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 8-0 SU & 4-4 ATS in round 1

3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in round 1 last 3 appearances, all as Favorites

2-0 SU & 0-2 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last Year: Beat Houston, 89-77, as -9.5 point Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#11 Northern Iowa 27-3
Since the 2004 College Basketball Tourney: 1-4 SU & 4-1 ATS in round 1

1-2 SU & 2-1 ATS in round 1 the last 3 appearances

Last appearance: 2010, when they beat UNLV, 69-66, in round 1 as +1 point Dogs (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#12 Notre Dame 24-5
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 5-4 SU & 3-6 ATS in round 1

1-3 SU & 0-4 ATS in round 1 the last 4 appearances

1-3 SU & 0-4 ATS as a round 1 Favorites of -5 points or less

1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last appearance: 2013, when they lost to Iowa State, 76-58, in round 1 as 1 point Dogs (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#13 Utah 22-6
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 3-3 SU & 2-4 ATS in round 1

1-2 SU & 1-2 ATS in round 1 the last 3 appearances, all as Favorite

3-3 SU & 2-4 ATS as a round 1 Favorite of 7 points or less

4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last year: Upset by Arizona, 84-71, as -1.5 Favorites (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#14 Baylor 22-7
Since the 2008 College Basketball Tourney: 3-1 SU & 2-2 ATS in round 1

3-0 SU & 2-1 ATS in round 1 the last 3 appearances, all as Favorite

1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last year: Beat Nebraska 74-60 as -3.5 Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#15 Oklahoma 20-8
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 6-4 SU & 4-6 ATS in round 1

1-2 SU & 1-2 ATS in round 1 the last 3 appearances, all as Favorite

1-3 SU & 1-3 ATS as a round 1 Favorite of 4 points or less

5-0 SU & 3-2 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in round 1

Last year: Upset by North Dakota St, 80-75, as -3.5 Favorites (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#16 Louisville 23-6
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 8-4 SU & 5-7 ATS in round 1

3-0 SU & 2-1 ATS in round 1 the last 3 appearances, all as Favorite

5-1 SU & 2-4 ATS as a Round 1 Favorite of 10 points or more in Round 1

0-3 SU & 0-3 ATS as Pickem or Dogs in Round 1

Last year: Beat Manhattan University, 71-64, as -16 Favorites (1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#17 Iowa State 20-8
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 5-1 SU & 4-2 ATS in Round 1

4-0 SU & 4-0 ATS in Round 1 the last 4 appearances

3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS as a Round 1 Dogs in all tourney appearances

1-1 SU & 0-2 ATS as Favorites of 10-points or more in Round 1

Last year: Beat by NC Central, 93-75, as -8.5 Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#18 Arkansas 23-6
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 1-4 SU & 1-4 ATS in Round 1

1-4 SU & 1-4 ATS in Round 1 the last 5 appearances

1-4 SU & 1-4 ATS as a Round 1 Favorites of 5.5 points or less

Last appearance: 2008, when they beat Indiana, 86-72, as -2 Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#19 North Carolina 20-9
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 12-0 SU & 7-4-1 ATS in Round 1

3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in Round 1 the last 3 appearances all as Favorites

8-0 SU & 4-3-1 ATS as a Round 1 Favorites of 10 points or more

4-0 SU & 3-1 ATS as Round 1 Favorites of 9 points or less

Last year: Beat Providence, 79-77, as -4.5 Favorites (1-0 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#20 West Virginia 22-7
Since the 2005 College Basketball Tourney: 5-2 SU & 5-2 ATS in Round 1

2-1 SU & 2-1 ATS in Round 1 the last 3 appearances

0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS as Dogs in Round 1

1-1 SU & 1-1 ATS as Round 1 Favorites or 10 points or more

Last appearance: 2012, when they lost to Gonzaga, 77-54, as +2 Dogs (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#21 Butler 21-8
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 7-2 SU & 8-1 ATS in Round 1

3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in Round 1 the last 3 appearances

1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS as a Round 1 Dogs in all tourney appearances

6-1 SU & 6-1 ATS as Favorites of 6 points or less in Round 1

Last appearance: 2013, when they beat Bucknell, 68-56, as -3.5 Favorites (1-0 SU & 1-0 ATS)

#22 SMU 23-6
Has not appeared in the NCAA March Madness Tourney since 1993.

Went 4-1 SU in the N.I.T Tourney games in 2014, losing last year's N.I.T Finals, 65-63, to Minnesota.

#23 Ohio State 21-8
Since the 2000 College Basketball Tourney: 8-3 SU & 5-6 ATS in Round 1

3-1 SU & 3-1 ATS in Round 1 the last 4 appearances

5-0 SU & 4-1 ATS as a Round 1 Favorites of 10 points or more

0-3 SU & 0-3 ATS as Round 1 Favorites of 6.5 points or less

Last year: Upset, 60-59, by Dayton as 6.5 point Favorites (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#24 Providence 20-9
Since the 2001 College Basketball Tourney: 0-3 SU & 1-2 ATS in Round 1

0-3 SU & 1-2 ATS in Round 1 the last 3 appearances, last two as Favorites

0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS as a Round 1 Dogs in all tourney appearances

Never been double digit Favorites in Round 1 games

Last year: Upset by North Carolina, 79-77, as -5 point Favorites (0-1 SU & 0-1 ATS)

#25 Murray State 26-4
Since the 2002 College Basketball Tourney: 2-3 SU & 3-2 ATS in Round 1

2-1 SU & 3-0 ATS in Round 1 the last 3 appearances

Last appearance: 2012, when they beat Colorado State 58-41