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**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:12 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Every baseball game the last day of the season starts at 3pm, supposedly to add drama to pennant races. Guys in the replay office should have fun that day.

-- James Harden scored 50 for the Rockets in a win over Denver.

-- Hey the Knicks were favored last night; of course they lost, to Minnesota in OT.

-- If I owned an NBA team and that team was an underdog to the Knicks, someone would have a lot of explaining to do.

-- Patti Austin's version of the song "Someone to Watch Over Me" is tremendous.

-- When the kid on VCU got the layup at the buzzer to cover the 3.5 point spread against Ohio State, there was loud roar where I was, at South Point's grand ballroom. Guess not too many people had the Buckeyes.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a full Thursday of hoops

Notre Dame 69, Northeastern 65-- First three games of the tournament were all 3-14 games; Irish were only 3-seed of the three that won their game and Northeastern had ball with chance to tie at end, but never got a shot off, turning ball over with 0:03 left.

UAB 60, Iowa State 59-- Blazers led 31-28 at half; they were 12.5-point underdogs. Halftime line was Iowa State -10, meaning if they won by 8, you won your secoond half bet, so you could basically re-bet the game at halftime, this getting Iowa State -7, but you would've lost if you did. Start of a very bad day for the Big X. .

Georgia State 57, Baylor 56-- Not good when one of your Final Four teams is the 7th team to lose in the whole tournament. Complete collapse by the Bears, who led at 2:40 mark 56-44 but never scored again (nine possessions).

Arizona 93, Texas Southern 72-- Joe from Philly texted me to let me know that after the afternoon card, out of 11 million+ entries in ESPN's bracket pool, 4,155 were still perfect. After eight freakin' games. I was not one of those 4,155.

At the end of the night, 273 brackets remained unscathed. Out of 11 million-plus.

Butler 56, Texas 48-- Bulldogs were +10 in turnovers, -13 on boards, blew most of a big lead at the end of the first half, but came through when it mattered most. Teams in Texas were 0-5 Thursday. Butler has an in-state game with Notre Dame next.

UCLA 60, SMU 59-- If Larry Brown is such a great coach, why didn't his point guard get the ball in the backcourt when UCLA was pressing in the last 0:30? The kid had almost single-handedly brought them back from a 10-point deficit. Bryce Alford has to be a shameless gunner for UCLA to win. I'm not going to mention the terrible call on the last 3-pointer, because SMU should've had the game in the bag before that- they led by seven with 1:24 left.

Xavier 76, Ole Miss 57-- Teams who win play-in games shouldn't have to play day games less than 48 hours later; it is bad enough they have to play an extra game. Ole Miss had nothing in this game. Now Xavier plays a 14-seed for the right to go to the Sweet 16.

Ohio State 75, VCU 72 OT-- This offseason I'm re-doing how I analyze college ball; one of the things I'm doing is identifying what type of coach each of the 247 teams I follow is. Is he a tactician? Recruiter/ Motivator? Shaka Smart is a recruiter and he gets kids to play hard for him. As a tactician in close games, he is putrid.

Two years in a row now he a lost a first round game in OT; he lost his last three OT games this season. The big $$$ schools who chase him better be careful.

Villanova 93, Lafayette 52-- Of the last 11 national champs, they were 20-2 vs spread on the first weekend of the tournament that year. This is a good thing for Villanova.

North Carolina 67, Harvard 65-- Roy Williams wouldn't play Paige at the point in this game while he had a big lead and it damn near cost him the game. How do the Tar Heels blow a 16-point lead to a team that can't shoot 3's? Wesley Saunders scored 26 points; he averaged 16 in the freakin' Ivy League!!!!

Cincinnati 66, Purdue 65 OT-- Boilermakers led by 7 with 0:48 left and lost, on a day when teams gagged away big leads left and right. Why can't teams play with a lead anymore? At one point, Cincinnati scored six points in seven seconds.

Utah 57, Stephen F Austin 50-- Utes' first tournament win in ten years. Not a great game to watch; teams played similar styles, so team with better athletes won without a whole lot of problems. SF Austin is not the pro wrestler or the Bionic Man but the guy considered the founding father of Texas way back when.

NC State 66, LSU 65--- Another tremendous gag job on a day where five games were decided by a single point each. LSU led 65-60 with 3:59 left, never scored again, which covered six empty possessions. No excuse for them losing this game.

Arkansas 56, Wofford 53-- Wofford is the gritty underdog who hangs tough but can't get a win; they're 0-4 under Mike Young in this tournament, with this being the closest they've come to a win. Pretty good game, but teams were combined 19-32 on foul line.

Kentucky 79, Hampton 56-- Pirates played hard down stretch and covered the huge 34-point spread easily. Was in food line behind couple of Kentucky fans who were crowing about the demise of the Big X yesterday. Wait until calipari has had enough of Lexington and bolts for a different job; those guys won't be as cocky then.

Georgetown 84, Eastern Washington 74-- Big Sky teams just don't have the athletes to compete with the big boys, even a team with as putrid an NCAA portfolio as the Hoyas have had recently. Eastern has some good shooters, not much else. Big Sky is now 1-15 in its last 16 first round games and the win was over Nevada.

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:15 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Friday, March 20

Belmont vs Virginia

Game 825-826
March 20, 2015 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Belmont
59.489
Virginia
73.721
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 14 1/2
119
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 16 1/2
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Belmont
(+16 1/2); Under

Georgia vs Michigan State

Game 827-828
March 20, 2015 @ 12:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia
65.982
Michigan State
69.316
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 3 1/2
121
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 5 1/2
126 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia
(+5 1/2); Under

Robert Morris vs Duke

Game 829-830
March 20, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Robert Morris
54.556
Duke
80.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 25 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 22
144
Dunkel Pick:
Duke
(-22); Over

St. John's vs San Diego State

Game 831-832
March 20, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. John's
63.459
San Diego State
68.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego State
by 5 1/2
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego State
by 3
120
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego State
(-3); Over

Buffalo vs West Virginia

Game 833-834
March 20, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
62.232
West Virginia
64.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
4 1/2
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+4 1/2); Under

Valparaiso vs Maryland

Game 835-836
March 20, 2015 @ 4:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Valparaiso
58.985
Maryland
62.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Maryland
by 3 1/2
120
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Maryland
by 5
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Valparaiso
(+5); Under

Albany vs Oklahoma

Game 837-838
March 20, 2015 @ 7:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Albany
52.867
Oklahoma
70.595
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 17 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 13
127 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(-13); Over

Dayton vs Providence

Game 839-840
March 20, 2015 @ 9:57 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dayton
65.103
Providence
70.474
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Providence
by 5 1/2
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Providence
by 3
131
Dunkel Pick:
Providence
(-3); Under

New Mexico State vs Kansas

Game 841-842
March 20, 2015 @ 12:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Mexico State
57.023
Kansas
74.095
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 17
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 10 1/2
131 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas
(-10 1/2); Over

Indiana vs Wichita State

Game 843-844
March 20, 2015 @ 2:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
62.377
Wichita State
69.828
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wichita State
by 7 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wichita State
by 5 1/2
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wichita State
(-5 1/2); Over

Coastal Carolina vs Wisconsin

Game 845-846
March 20, 2015 @ 9:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coastal Carolina
58.598
Wisconsin
75.496
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin
by 17
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 20
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(+20); Under

Oklahoma State vs Oregon

Game 847-848
March 20, 2015 @ 6:50 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
66.508
Oregon
64.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma State
by 1 1/2
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 1 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma State
(+1 1/2); Under

Wyoming vs Northern Iowa

Game 849-850
March 20, 2015 @ 1:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wyoming
58.800
Northern Iowa
67.328
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Iowa
by 8 1/2
105
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Iowa
by 6
110 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Iowa
(-6); Under

UC Irvine vs Louisville

Game 851-852
March 20, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UC Irvine
59.971
Louisville
69.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 10
120
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 8
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Louisville
(-8); Under

North Dakota State vs Gonzaga

Game 853-854
March 20, 2015 @ 9:50 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Dakota Stat
58.681
Gonzaga
73.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 15
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 18
128
Dunkel Pick:
North Dakota Stat
(+18); Over

Davidson vs Iowa

Game 855-856
March 20, 2015 @ 7:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Davidson
68.320
Iowa
67.202
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Davidson
by 1
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa
by 2 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Davidson
(+2 1/2); Over

South Dakota State vs Vanderbilt

Game 857-858
March 20, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Dakota Stat
58,176
Vanderbilt
68.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vanderbilt
by 10 1/2
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vanderbilt
by 8 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vanderbilt
(-8 1/2); Over

High Point vs Eastern Kentucky

Game 861-862
March 20, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
High Point
52.528
Eastern Kentucky
59.171
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Eastern Kentucky
by 6 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Kentucky
by 4
139
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Kentucky
(-4); Over

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:17 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, March 20

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BELMONT (22 - 10) vs. VIRGINIA (29 - 3) - 3/20/2015, 3:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BELMONT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in March games since 1997.

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

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GEORGIA (21 - 11) vs. MICHIGAN ST (23 - 11) - 3/20/2015, 12:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGIA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

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

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ROBERT MORRIS (20 - 14) vs. DUKE (29 - 4) - 3/20/2015, 7:10 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST JOHNS (21 - 11) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (26 - 8) - 3/20/2015, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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BUFFALO (23 - 9) vs. W VIRGINIA (23 - 9) - 3/20/2015, 2:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
BUFFALO is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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VALPARAISO (28 - 5) vs. MARYLAND (27 - 6) - 3/20/2015, 4:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in first round tournament games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VALPARAISO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MARYLAND is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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ALBANY (24 - 8) vs. OKLAHOMA (22 - 10) - 3/20/2015, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALBANY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ALBANY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ALBANY is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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DAYTON (26 - 8) vs. PROVIDENCE (22 - 11) - 3/20/2015, 9:55 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW MEXICO ST (23 - 10) vs. KANSAS (26 - 8) - 3/20/2015, 12:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (20 - 13) vs. WICHITA ST (28 - 4) - 3/20/2015, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 41-20 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 41-20 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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COASTAL CAROLINA (24 - 9) vs. WISCONSIN (31 - 3) - 3/20/2015, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA ST (18 - 13) vs. OREGON (25 - 9) - 3/20/2015, 6:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 102-71 ATS (+23.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
OREGON is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WYOMING (25 - 9) vs. N IOWA (30 - 3) - 3/20/2015, 1:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
N IOWA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
N IOWA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less this season.
N IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
N IOWA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
N IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
N IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
N IOWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
N IOWA is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
N IOWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N IOWA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
N IOWA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
N IOWA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
N IOWA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.

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

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UC-IRVINE (21 - 12) vs. LOUISVILLE (24 - 8) - 3/20/2015, 4:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
UC-IRVINE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UC-IRVINE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
UC-IRVINE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

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

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N DAKOTA ST (23 - 9) vs. GONZAGA (32 - 2) - 3/20/2015, 9:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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DAVIDSON (24 - 7) vs. IOWA (21 - 11) - 3/20/2015, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games this season.
DAVIDSON is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
DAVIDSON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
DAVIDSON is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DAVIDSON is 79-45 ATS (+29.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.

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

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S DAKOTA ST (24 - 10) at VANDERBILT (20 - 13) - 3/20/2015, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HIGH POINT (23 - 9) at E KENTUCKY (20 - 11) - 3/20/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against HIGH POINT over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:19 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, March 20

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

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:22 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 20

Friday's NCAA games
Belmont/Virginia play similar styles but Cavaliers obviously have better athletes; Bruins G Barnette transferred to Belmont from Virginia so he could play more- he hit winning shot in OVC title game vs Murray State after Bruins also won semifinal game by point. Belmont won seven games in row. Virginia beat OVC's Tennessee State by 43 but TSU was worst team in that league. #2 seeds. 2-seeds are 18-15 vs spread in first round games since '07. OVC teams are 7-3 vs spread in first round last decade, but lost in first round last two years by 17-11 points.

Kentucky was outrebounded only five times this season, but Georgia did it twice; Dawgs are 7-6 in last 13 games after starting season 14-5- they lost to Minnesota by 4 on neutral floor in only game vs Big 14 opponent. Michigan State won seven of last eight first round games, covering last three in wins by 22-11-15 points; Spartans won four of last five games, losing Big 14 final in OT to Wisconsin.. Dawgs are in NCAAs for first time since '11- they've lost last four first round games, with last tourney win in 1996. Underdogs are 17-7-1 vs spread in 7-10 games last 6+ years.

Robert Morris won its 7th game in row in play-in game after they trailed by 13 in second half; Colonials beat Kentucky in NIT two years ago and that has to help their confidence here. Duke lost in first round two of last three years, but last seven times they were #1 seed, they went 5-2 vs spread in first round. Blue Devils had its 12-game win streak snapped by Notre Dame in ACC semis. NEC teams covered six of last nine non-play-in games, losing last two by 22-13 points. #1 seeds are 2-7 vs spread in last nine first round games. Duke is #330 experience team, so youngsters get feet wet in tourney action here.

Over last 8+ years, underdogs are 23-10 vs spread in 8-9 games; St John's is without big man Obekpa (suspension). Red Storm are in for first time since 2011; they're #9 experience team in country but bench plays only 21.3% of time, 7th-least in country, so Obekpa's absence stings. Aztecs won eight of last ten games but lost Mountain west final to Wyoming by hoop. San Diego State shoots only 63% from line, 32.1% from arc; they are strong defensive team with more depth than Johnnies. Aztecs are 3-2 in last five first round games. Reserve F Polee played for St John's as a freshman, playing in 33 games.

Buffalo is popular upset pick; Hurley has them in NCAAs in his second year as coach. Bulls won last seven games- they led Kentucky at half in Rupp Arena Nov 16, but they play fast which is going to be hard against West Virginia team that forces turnovers 28.2% of time and grabs 40.9% of its own missed shots. Mountaineers are 4-2 vs spread in their last six first round games but they lost three of last four games overall, though losses were Baylor (2), Kansas. MAC teams are 7-5 vs spread in last 12 first round games, but lost last two years by 46-24 points. Underdogs covered eight of last ten 5-12 games.

Horizon teams are 0-3 in NCAAs since Butler skipped town, losing by 15-11-20 points; Valparaiso lost by 11 to Michigan State two years ago in 3-14 game. Crusaders won 10 of last 11 games; they played the #283 non-conference schedule, despite being in midwest. Maryland went 15-5 in its first season in Big 14; they beat Oakland of Summit League by 16. Over last 6+ years, first round favorites of less than five points are now 28-56-1 vs spread, after going 2-3 yesterday. Over last 3+ years, faves are 9-5 vs spread in 4-13 games. Maryland had 8-game win streak ended by Michigan State in Big 14 semifinals.

Albany is in fifth NCAA's; their only win came in play-in game, but they did cover three of four losses, losing by 12-27-12-12 points. Thursday's debacle for #3 seeds (two losses, 4-point win) adds pressure for Sooner squad that lost in first round last two years (to North Dakota State LY); their last tourney win was in '09. Underdogs are 7-4 vs spread in last 11 3-14 games. Great Danes were 5-7 on New Year's Day, are 19-1 since-- they rallied back from 7 down with 2:24 left to win conference tourney final on home court. Overall, America East teams are 6-5 vs spread in the first round the last eleven years.

Dayton was down nine at half Wednesday, won 56-55 at home vs Boise State in play-in game. Flyers advanced to Elite 8 LY, beating Ohio State in this same spot- they've won eight of last 11 games overall, losing A-14 final to VCU Sunday. Providence lost by hoop to North Carolina as an 11-seed LY, Friars led by 7 with 4:34 left. PC is an experienced team but their FT% has dropped 7% from LY, down to #108 in US; their subs play third-least minutes in country. Friars beat UMass by 20 in only game with an Atlantic 14 opponent. Favorites are 10-4-1 vs spread in 6-11 games last 3+ years.

Kansas covered only once in last six first round games; 2-seeds are 18-15 vs spread in first round games since '07. Young Jayhawks (#338 team in experience) are just 5-4 in last nine games; New Mexico State won WAC four of last five years but lost tourney games by 3-13-20 points previous three visits. Aggies won last 13 games; they lost season opener at Wichita State by 17, St Mary's by 12, Baylor by 11- they have solid senior PG in Mullings. hold opponents to 29.5% from arc, are sold team on offensive boards, average on defensive end. Rough day for Big X Thursday, losing all three games they played.

Wichita State had 9-game win streak snapped by Illinois State in semis of Arch Madness; Shockers get shot at Kansas if they win here. Jayhawks have refused to schedule Wichita in regular season. Shockers won in first round last two years by 18-27 points; they have edge in expereence over Indiana club that is one of 20 least experienced teams in nation. Hoosiers are 5-9 in last 14 games, limping into tourney with five of last six losses by 7 or less points. Underdogs are 17-7-1 vs spread in 7-10 games last 6+ years. Over last 6+ years, first round favorites of six or less points are 30-59-1 vs spread.

Coastal Carolina won seven of its last eight games, is 9-3 in non-league games, but four of those were non-D1 wins. Chanticleers covered spread in 70-59 first round loss to Virginia LY; teams from Big South are 7-3 vs spread in last ten non-play-in games. Wisconsin won seven of last eight first round games, with last two wins by 24-40 points. Coastal lost by 13 at UCLA, 3 at Ole Miss; they have some talent; coach Ellis has led four schools into NCAAs. Badgers won Big 14 title Sunday; they'll likely be looking ahead to Okla St-Oregon winner on Sunday. #1 seeds are 2-7 vs spread in last nine first round games.

Oklahoma limped into field losing six of last seven games; they won by 13 over Oregon State in only game vs a Pac-12 opponent. Travis Ford is 1-5 in NCAA tourney games, losing to sub-par Gonzaga team LY when he had Marcus Smart. Oregon got waxed in Pac-12 title game by Arizona; Ducks won 11 of last 13 games; they're 10-3 out of conference, losing to Michigan, VCU, Ole Miss. Oregon won last two first round games by 13-19 points. Over last 8+ years, underdogs are 23-10 vs spread in 8-9 games; over last 4+ years, the 8-seed is 12-5 SU against the 9-seed.

Wyoming is in field after upset win of Mountain West tourney; they had been 3-5 in last eight games before the tournament. Cowboys are the #13 team in experience but star Nance was ill during season; they play #344 tempo, Northern Iowa plays #348, which explains how this total opened at 109 ( is 111 as I type this). Panthers won Arch Madness after tying Wichita State for regular season title; UNI has #7eFG% in country and shoots 39.7% from arc (#10)- they're #35 in experience. Underdogs were 10-4-1 yesterday; they covered eight of last ten 5-12 games.

Cal-Irvine is in NCAAs for first time; they have pair of 7-footers, with a 7-6 Ndiaye tallest player in America. Big West teams lost last nine first round games (they won a play-in game LY): last win by Big West squad in first round was Pacific in 2005. Louisville struggled mightily after it tossed PG Jones off team for off-court concerns. Cardinals are 0-5-1 vs spread in last six first round games, struggling to beat Manhattan 71-64 in first round LY. Louisville went 12-7 in first ACC season, losing in first round of ACC tourney last week, after winning conference tournament in last three years before that.

Gonzaga is expected to make its first Final Four this year; Bulldogs won last six first round games- they have #2 eFG% in country, shoot 40.8% on arc and have #9 defensive eFG%. North Dakota State has new coach, very good PG but #282 team in experience; Bison upset Oklahoma LY in tournament, first Summit League win in NCAAs (3-3 vs spread last six years). State opened season with losses by 35-31 points to Texas/Iowa but they've won 10 of last 12 games, nipping south Dakota State by one point in Summit Tournament final. #1 seeds are 2-7 vs spread in last nine first round games.

Davidson looked lost in its first A-14 tourney last week, winning 67-66 over LaSalle (trailed by 18 in first half), then losing by 20 to VCU next day, ending 10-game win streak. Wildcats aren't real athletic, they're very well coached and shoot 39.6% (#16) from arc while holding opponents to 29.8% on arc. Iowa had won six in row before bad loss to Penn State in first conference tourney game; Hawkeyes are #345 in exsperience, bench plays a lot, they're #6 in height but over last decade, they're 0-3 in first round games, losing in OT in play-in game to Tennessee LY, game they led by 12 points early on.

First of all, nobody in these next three tournaments wants to be here; they all want to be in the NCAAs. Once teams win a game or two, it'll get better, but it is impossible to know who is motivated in the first round. Crowds will be smaller, teams don't travel first class in these events.

NIT games
South Dakota State made 12-28 on arc in 86-76 win at Colorado State on Wednesday; quick turnaround here at Vanderbilt team that won out west at St Mary's Wednesday, shooting 59.5% inside arc in game they trailed by 8 early on. won four of last six true road games. Vandy won four of last five home games, with only loss in that stretch to rival Tennessee, who they beat in SEC tourney.

CBI games

CIT tournament
Eastern Kentucky won nine of last 11 games; they made 13-31 on arc in 81-75 home win over Norfolk State squad that shot 61.1% inside the arc. EKU has experienced team, which helps in tournaments like this. High Point had lost its last two games in OT before beating UMES at home by 6 in CIT opener; Panthers shoot 38.7% on arc (#25) are coached by the old North Carolina sub Scott Cherry, who is from Saratoga.

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:24 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 20

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Trend Report
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12:15 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. KANSAS
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas's last 6 games
Kansas is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games

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MARCH 20, 12:40 PM
GEORGIA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
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Michigan State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan State's last 7 games

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MARCH 20, 1:40 PM
WYOMING vs. NORTHERN IOWA
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The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games
Northern Iowa is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games

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MARCH 20, 2:10 PM
BUFFALO vs. WEST VIRGINIA
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West Virginia is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of West Virginia's last 6 games

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MARCH 20, 2:45 PM
INDIANA vs. WICHITA STATE
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Wichita State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

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MARCH 20, 3:10 PM
BELMONT vs. VIRGINIA
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Virginia is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Virginia is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games

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MARCH 20, 4:10 PM
UC IRVINE vs. LOUISVILLE
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The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Louisville's last 12 games
Louisville is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

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MARCH 20, 4:40 PM
VALPARAISO vs. MARYLAND
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 6 games
Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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MARCH 20, 6:50 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. OREGON
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Oregon is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oregon's last 9 games

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MARCH 20, 7:00 PM
HIGH POINT vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Eastern Kentucky's last 6 games at home
Eastern Kentucky is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

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MARCH 20, 7:10 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. DUKE
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Duke is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games

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MARCH 20, 7:20 PM
DAVIDSON vs. IOWA
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Iowa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Iowa is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games

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MARCH 20, 7:27 PM
ALBANY vs. OKLAHOMA
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Oklahoma is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 5 games

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MARCH 20, 9:20 PM
COASTAL CAROLINA vs. WISCONSIN
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The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Wisconsin's last 12 games

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MARCH 20, 9:30 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. VANDERBILT
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Vanderbilt is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games

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MARCH 20, 9:40 PM
ST. JOHN'S vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
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San Diego State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
San Diego State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 20, 9:50 PM
NORTH DAKOTA STATE vs. GONZAGA
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Gonzaga is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games

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MARCH 20, 9:57 PM
DAYTON vs. PROVIDENCE
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Providence is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:31 AM

Friday's NCAAB Midwest Region betting cheat sheet

No. 15 New Mexico St. Aggies vs. No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (-10.5, 132)

After losing the Big 12 title game, Kansas looks to regroup as the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region with a second-round matchup against No. 15 seed New Mexico State on Friday in Omaha, Neb. The Jayhawks, who have made 26 straight appearances, fell 70-66 to Iowa State on Saturday, which killed their chances at a No. 1 seed and may have factored in their tough road to the Final Four. Kansas could meet Wichita State in the third round and undefeated Kentucky looms as the region's top seed.

By the time Friday rolls around, the Aggies will have gone more than two months since their last defeat as they carry a 13-game winning streak into their fourth consecutive appearance in the Big Dance. Led by a pair of WAC first-teamers in Freshman of the Year Pascal Siakam and senior Daniel Mullings, New Mexico State is looking to end a string of seven straight losses in the Tournament since a win over Nebraska in 1993. The victor meets either No. 7 seed Wichita State or No. 10 seed Indiana in the third round Sunday.

TRENDS:

* New Mexico St. is 1-4 ATS in its last five versus the Big 12.
* Kansas is 1-5 ATS in its last six NCAA Tournament games.
* Under is 4-1 in New Mexico St.'s last five NCAA Tournament games.
* Under is 5-0 in Kansas' last five neutral site games.

No. 12 Buffalo Bulls vs. No. 5 West Virginia Mountaineers (-4.5, 149.5)

West Virginia, a No. 5 seed from the Big 12 Conference, faces Buffalo, a No. 12 seed from the Mid-American Conference, in an NCAA Tournament second-round Midwest Regional game Friday in Columbus, Ohio. The Mountaineers are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012, when they lost their opener to Gonzaga 77-54. West Virginia has dropped three of its last four games, including an 80-70 setback against Baylor in a Big 12 Conference tournament quarterfinal Thursday.

Buffalo, which is coached by former Duke star player Bobby Hurley, is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The Bulls beat Central Michigan 89-84 on Saturday to win the Mid-American Conference tournament title and earn an automatic bid. Buffalo has an eight-game winning streak.

TRENDS:

* Buffalo is 4-0 ATS in its last four non-conference games.
* West Virginia is 6-2 ATS in its last eight versus the Mid-American conference.
* Over is 6-1 in Buffalo's last seven Friday games.
* Over is 4-0 in West Virginia'slast four games overall.

No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers vs. No. 7 Wichita State Shockers (-6, 140.5)

Indiana was considered a bubble team for the NCAA Tournament after finishing tied for seventh in the Big Ten regular season and winning one game at the conference tournament. The Hoosiers were awarded the No. 10-seed in the Midwest Region, however, and will open play Friday against No. 7 Wichita State in Omaha, Neb. Indiana started 5-1 in the Big Ten, including a win over conference runner-up Wisconsin, but hasn’t been able to string together two straight wins since.

The Shockers are coming off a loss to Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference semifinals - denying them a chance to defend their title - and face a key matchup at the starting point guard position, as red-hot Wichita State junior Fred VanVleet matches up against veteran Yogi Ferrell of the Hoosiers, a unanimous all-Big Ten first-team selection. VanVleet is averaging 16.4 points in the last five games to bump his season mark to 12.7, while Ferrell is averaging 18.7 in the last three to nudge his average to 16.1. Both players also have reliable sidekicks in the backcourt as Ron Baker averages a team-high 15 points for the Shockers and fellow shooting guard James Blackmon Jr. ranks second on Indiana at 15.8 points a game.

TRENDS:

* Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games versus the Missouri Valley Conference.
* Wichita State is 6-1 ATS in its last seven NCAA Tournament games.
* Over is 13-3 in Indiana's last 16 non-conference games.
* Over is 4-1 in Wichita State's last five versus the Big Ten Conference.

No. 13 Valparaiso Crusaders vs. No. 4 Maryland Terrapins (-4.5, 123.5)

Maryland looks to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament when it begins its journey against Valparaiso in the second round in Columbus, Ohio. The Terrapins won a school-record 26 regular-season games in their inaugural campaign in the Big Ten before being bounced in the semifinals of the conference tournament by Michigan State. Fourth-seeded Maryland has won eight of its last nine games overall and hopes to make a splash in its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010.

Thirteenth-seeded Valparaiso looks to advance to the round of 32 at the NCAA Tournament for the first time since making the Sweet 16 in 1998. The Crusaders won the Horizon League regular-season title before claiming the conference tournament championship to earn an automatic bid for the second time in three years. Valparaiso has won 10 of its last 11 games and would love nothing more than to add another tournament upset to its memorable collection.

TRENDS:

* Valparasio is 6-0 ATS in its last six games versus a team with a SU winning record.
* Maryland is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 neutral site games.
* Under is 4-0 in Valparasio's last four games versus the Big Ten Conference.
* Over is 4-0 in Maryland's last four NCAA Tournament games.

Friday's NCAAB East Region betting cheat sheet

No. 10 Georgia Bulldogs vs. No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (-6, 127)

As Michigan State prepares for its 18th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the Spartans must shake off a disappointing finish to the Big Ten tournament title game. Michigan State led by 11 with under eight minutes left against Wisconsin on Sunday before the Badgers closed regulation with a 23-12 run and then blanked the Spartans 11-0 in the extra session. Despite the loss, Tom Izzo's crew earned a No. 7 seed in the East Region and will face 10th-seeded Georgia on Friday in Charlotte, N.C.

Michigan State has won its first NCAA Tournament game in seven of the last eight seasons, while Georgia will be making its first trip to the field of 68 since 2011. The Bulldogs tied for third in the SEC standings and had won five of six before falling to Arkansas in the semifinals of the conference tournament. The Spartans had captured eight of 10 prior to the late collapse against the Badgers, although they still have the experience to make a deep run in the Big Dance.

TRENDS:

* Georgia is 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven non-conference games.
* Michigan State is 5-1 ATS in its last six non-conference games.
* Under is 6-1 in Georgia's last seven games versus the Big Ten Conference.
* Over is 5-0 in Michigan State's last five games versus the Southeastern Conference.

No. 12 Wyoming Cowboys vs. No. 5 Northern Iowa Panthers (-6, 110.5)

A standout season for Northern Iowa keeps getting better. The Panthers, who won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and have matched the program’s single-season record for victories, followed up those feats Sunday by garnering the highest NCAA Tournament seed in its history. Northern Iowa is the fifth seed in the East Region and will face 12th-seeded Wyoming on Friday in Seattle.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, stole an NCAA bid and knocked an at-large team off the bubble by winning the Mountain West Conference tournament as a fourth seed Saturday in Las Vegas. The Cowboys finished 11-7 during Mountain West play but regrouped to post three hard-fought wins in the conference tourney and send Larry Shyatt to his first Big Dance in his 10 seasons as a head coach. Overall, it was the program's first conference tournament title since 1988 and its first trip to the NCAAs since 2002.

TRENDS:

* Wyoming is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games after scoring less than 50 points in its previous game.
* Northern Iowa is 13-3-3 in its last 19 games overall.
* Over is 19-4 in Wyoming's last 23 games after scoring less than 50 points in its previous game.
* Over is 4-1 in Northern Iowa's last five games overall.

No. 15 Belmont Bruins vs. No. 2 Virginia Cavaliers (-17, 123)

Regular season ACC champion Virginia had its sights set on a second straight tournament title and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament until getting stopped 61-57 by North Carolina in the conference semifinals. That loss dropped the Cavaliers to a two-seed in the East Region where they will open play against No. 15 Belmont on Friday in Charlotte, N.C. Virginia, which is in the field for back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1994-95, lost 61-59 to Michigan last season in the Sweet 16.

Virginia will be facing a seasoned Belmont squad that finished second in the Ohio Valley Conference but became the first team to qualify for the tournament when Taylor Barnette drilled a contested 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left for an 88-87 victory over conference top-seed Murray State, which was a perfect 16-0 in regular-season play. Although the Bruins' 22 wins was their fewest since the 2008-09 season, Belmont qualified for the the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in five years and for the seventh time in the last 10 years. The Bruins are still seeking their first win in the Big Dance, although they did take second-seeded Duke to the brink in 2008 before dropping a 71-70 decision.

TRENDS:

* Belmont is 6-0 ATS in its last six games overall.
* Virginia is 6-0 ATS in its last six games following a SU loss.
* Over is 5-1 in Belmont's last six games following an ATS win.
* Under is 4-0 in Virginia's last four games following an ATS loss.

No. 13 UC Irvine Anteaters vs. No. 4 Louisville Cardinals (-8, 125)

When it comes to teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference, most of the attention will fall on Virginia and Duke - but don't sleep on the Louisville Cardinals, who open their 41st NCAA Tournament appearance Friday afternoon against UC Irvine in the East Regional in Seattle. Rick Pitino's crew comes into the tournament in a minor slump, splitting its last eight games. But the Cardinals turn it on at tournament time, reaching the Final Four in two of the past three years and winning it all in 2013.

The 13th-seeded Anteaters will be in tough spot against No. 4 Louisville, but come in on a 7-2 stretch and won three games in as many days - the last a 67-58 triumph over Hawaii - to capture the Big West title and earn their first-ever Tournament appearance. UC Irvine excelled at the defensive end, limiting opponents to an effective field goal percentage of 39.8. But the Cardinals are defensive powerhouses themselves, holding foes to 59.5 points per game.

TRENDS:

* UC Irvine is 5-0 ATS in its last five neutral site games.
* Louisville is 0-4-1 ATS in its last five non-conference games.
* Under is 14-3 in UC Irvine's last 17 non-conference games.
* Under is 4-1 in Louisville's last five non-conference games.

Friday's NCAAB West Region betting cheat sheet

(9) Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. (8) Oregon Ducks (-1.5, 136)

Le'Bryan Nash comes into the tournament after scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career best of 12 rebounds in the previous game, a 15-point loss to Oklahoma in a Big 12 tournament quarterfinal. Nash, a 6-7, 235-pound wing, has accomplished something even Young hasn’t and that’s score in double figures in every game this season.

The Ducks were picked to finish eighth in the Pac-12 preseason media poll. One of the keys to slowing the Ducks is limiting the open looks by senior guard Joseph Young. He comes in tied for 12th in the nation at 20.2 points per game on a nation-leading 552 field goal attempts and has been held to fewer than 10 field goal attempts in just one game this season.

TRENDS:

* Over is 6-2 in Ducks last eight NCAA Tournament games.
* Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. Pacific-12.
* Ducks are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.

(16) Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. (1) Wisconsin Badgers (-19.5, 129.5)

Senior guard Warren Gillis, who leads the Chanticleers with 13.1 points and 3.2 assists per game, poured in a game-high 22 points and handed out six assists in the win over Winthrop. Elijah Wilson scored 19 in a reserve role and was named the tournament MVP after averaging 20.3 points in three games. Coastal Carolina ranks fifth nationally with 39.8 rebounds per game, with Tristian Curtis corralling 30 in his last three outings.

Big Ten Player of the Year Frank Kaminsky, who tops the team in scoring (18.2) and rebounding (8.1), has finished in double digits in 27 straight games. Nigel Hayes went 12-of-12 from the foul line en route to 25 points as the Badgers came from behind to beat Michigan State 80-69 in overtime for their first Big Ten tournament title since 2008.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in Chanticleers last four neutral site games.
* Chanticleers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven neutral site games.
* Over is 4-0 in Chanticleers last four neutral site games.

Friday's NCAAB South Region betting cheat sheet

(16) Robert Morris Colonials vs. (1) Duke Blue Devils (-22.5, 144)

The Colonials, who have defeated top-seeded teams in Kentucky (2013) and St. John’s (2014) in their last two trips to the NIT, have been at their ball-hawking best over the last three games, averaging 13.3 steals after recording 12 against the Ospreys. Thanks to its 14th game with 10 or more steals, Robert Morris held a plus-14 edge in turnover margin and a significant 21-5 advantage in points off miscues.

Jahlil Okafor, who leads the team in scoring (17.7 points), rebounds (nine) and field-goal percentage (66.9), became the first freshman in league history to be named ACC Player of the Year. Justise Winslow (12.3 points, 5.9 boards) and Tyus Jones (11.6 points, 5.8 assists) each joined Okafor on the league’s all-freshman team, marking the first time that one school landed three players on the squad in conference history.

TRENDS:

* Colonials are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall.
* Under is 5-0 in Blue Devils last five neutral site games.
* Blue Devils are 2-6 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games.

(10) Davidson Wildcats vs. (7) Iowa Hawkeyes (-2.5, 145.5)

Bench scoring has been a weak point the last two games for Davidson, and that lack of depth may hurt the Wildcats going forward. Davidson had a total of five points from the reserves compared to 27 for VCU on Saturday. Leading scorers Tyler Kalinoski (17.0) and Jack Gibbs (16.3) will have to carry the Wildcats if they plan on making it past the Hawkeyes to the second round.

The Hawkeyes concluded the regular season on a six-game winning streak but were knocked out of the Big Ten tournament early by Penn State. Leading scorer Aaron White enters the tournament on a recent hot streak, totaling at least 21 points in five straight games. Iowa had the second-best scoring defense in the Big Ten, limiting opponents to 61.9 points per game.

TRENDS:

* Under is 6-0 in Hawkeyes last six neutral site games.
* Wildcats are 7-0 ATS in their last seven non-conference games.
* Wildcats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six vs. Big Ten.

(9) St. John's Red Storm vs. (8) San Diego State Aztecs (-4, 122.5)

The Red Storm will open the NCAA Tournament without the services of center Chris Obekpa, who was suspended for two weeks for violating team rules. Obekpa, St. John's all-time blocks leader with 321, is averaging 5.8 points and seven rebounds this season but coach Steve Lavin said he treated the violation as he would for any player, telling reporters, "All of the young men associated with our program are held to standards consistent with the aims and mission of our university. It is our hope Chris will learn from this experience."

The Aztecs were left deflated after the narrow defeat in the Mountain West championship game as coach Steve Fisher bluntly expressed. "I'm disappointed we're not the ones out chopping the nets down, but we're not and that's the reality of it," he said. "That feeling truly has no boundaries."

TRENDS:

* Red Storm are 0-4 ATS in their last four NCAA Tournament games.
* Aztecs are 1-5 ATS in their last six non-conference games.
* Over is 6-2 in Aztecs last eight NCAA Tournament games.

(15) North Dakota State Bison vs. (2) Gonzaga Bulldogs (-18, 128.5)

The Bison are making their third trip to the Big Dance and know what it takes to spring an upset as they defeated Oklahoma 80-75 in overtime in the 2014 NCAA Tournament before being eliminated by San Diego State 63-44. Lawrence Alexander, a 6-3 senior guard, scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half against South Dakota and averages a team-best 18.9 points while contributing 4.6 rebounds.

Gonzaga was in contention for a No. 1 seed before losing to BYU 73-70 on Feb. 28 in its regular-season finale - snapping win streaks of 41 at home and 22 overall, but exacted revenge from the Cougars with a 91-75 victory in the West Coast Conference tournament final on March 10. “This is a resilient group, a battle-tested group,'' Bulldogs coach Mark Few told The Spokesman-Review after the WCC tournament. "We kind of grinded our way through the league, and we got back to being in attack mode (in Las Vegas). Without a doubt, that’s when we’re at our best.”

TRENDS:

* Bulldogs are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
* Under is 5-1 in Bison last six overall.
* Over is 23-8 in Bulldogs last 31 NCAA Tournament games.

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:33 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, March 20

Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls

Game 813-814
March 20, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto Raptors
117.978
Chicago Bulls
122.113
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 4
186
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 1 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Bulls
(-1 1/2); N/A

New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers

Game 801-802
March 20, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Knicks
107.978
Philadelphia 76er
116.173
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia 76ers
by 8
185
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia 76er
by 5
189
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia 76er
(-5); Under

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic

Game 803-804
March 20, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland Trail Bl
123.089
Orlando Magic
112.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland Trail Blazers
by 11
182
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland Trail Bl
by 6 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Portland Trail Bl
(-6 1/2); N/A

Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat

Game 805-806
March 20, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver Nuggets
117.735
Miami Heat
121.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami Heat
by 3 1/2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami Heat
by 6 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Denver Nuggets
(+6 1/2); N/A

Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets

Game 807-808
March 20, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee Bucks
115.407
Brooklyn Nets
114.295
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee Bucks
by 1
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn Nets
by 3
191
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee Bucks
(+3); Over

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Game 809-810
March 20, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana Pacers
119.603
Cleveland Cavalie
125.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavaliers
by 6
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 11
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana Pacers
(+11); Over

Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Game 811-812
March 20, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta Hawks
121.763
Oklahoma City Thu
126.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City Thunder
by 5
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City Thu
(+2); N/A

Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks

Game 815-816
March 20, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis Grizzlies
117.064
Dallas Mavericks
122.603
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas Mavericks
by 5 1/2
187
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas Mavericks
by 3
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas Mavericks
(-3); N/A

Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs

Game 817-818
March 20, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Celtics
117.847
San Antonio Spurs
128.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 11
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 9
208 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio Spurs
(-9); Under

Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings

Game 819-820
March 20, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte Hornets
115.886
Sacramento Kings
111.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte Hornets
by 4
190
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte Hornets
by 1 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte Hornets
(-1 1/2); Over

New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors

Game 821-822
March 20, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans Pelic
119.237
Golden State Warr
125.949
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State Warriors
by 6
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State Warr
by 9 1/2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans Pelic
(+9 1/2); Over

Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers

Game 823-824
March 20, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Wizard
124.703
Los Angeles Clipp
129.147
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clippers
by 4 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Clippers
by 7
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Wizard
(+7); Over

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:37 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 20

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NEW YORK (14 - 54) at PHILADELPHIA (16 - 52) - 3/20/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 27-39 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 24-34 ATS (-13.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-107 ATS (-43.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 8-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (44 - 22) at ORLANDO (21 - 49) - 3/20/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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DENVER (26 - 43) at MIAMI (31 - 36) - 3/20/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (34 - 34) at BROOKLYN (27 - 39) - 3/20/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 321-387 ATS (-104.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-28 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 116-84 ATS (+23.6 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 135-100 ATS (+25.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BROOKLYN is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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INDIANA (30 - 37) at CLEVELAND (44 - 26) - 3/20/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 196-142 ATS (+39.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (53 - 15) at OKLAHOMA CITY (38 - 30) - 3/20/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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TORONTO (41 - 27) at CHICAGO (41 - 28) - 3/20/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (47 - 21) at DALLAS (44 - 25) - 3/20/2015, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (30 - 37) at SAN ANTONIO (42 - 25) - 3/20/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 890-783 ATS (+28.7 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 704-603 ATS (+40.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 453-381 ATS (+33.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 298-240 ATS (+34.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 181-138 ATS (+29.2 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 256-208 ATS (+27.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 359-291 ATS (+38.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 114-84 ATS (+21.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points this season.
BOSTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 226-183 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
BOSTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against BOSTON 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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CHARLOTTE (29 - 37) at SACRAMENTO (22 - 45) - 3/20/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (37 - 31) at GOLDEN STATE (54 - 13) - 3/20/2015, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 9-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (40 - 28) at LA CLIPPERS (44 - 25) - 3/20/2015, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:38 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 20

Hot Teams
-- 76ers split last six games; thats a hot streak for them (1-0 HF).
-- Denver won four of last six games, covered eight of last ten.
-- Miami won three of its last four games (6-4 last ten HF).
-- Cavaliers won five of their last six games (12-3 last 15 HF).
-- Hawks won three of their last four games (2-4 last six AF). Thunder won three of last four games (2-4 last six HF).
-- Toronto won three of its last four games (1-5 last six HF).
-- Mavericks won three of last four games (2-4 last six HF).
-- Celtics won five of last six games (6-0 vs spread). Spurs won eight of last ten games (5-1 last six HF).
-- Pelicans won four of their last six games (10-3 last 13 AU). Warriors won eight of last nine games (3-4 last seven HF).
-- Clippers won four of last six games (1-3 last four HF). Washington won its last five games, covered last six.

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost seven of last nine games (3-6-1 last 10 AU).
-- Portland lost three of last four road games (2-4 last six AF). Orlando lost its last six games (5-3 last eight HU).
-- Bucks lost last four games (11-4-1 last 16 AU). Nets lost six of their last eight games (0-7 last seven HF).
-- Pacers lost last three games, by 4-19-17 points (1-5 last six AU).
-- Bulls lost five of their last seven games (4-6 last ten HF).
-- Memphis is 3-4 in its last seven games (4-0 last four AU).
-- Sacramento lost four in row, eight of last nine games. Hornets lost four of their last five games.

Series Records
-- Knicks won last four games with Philadelphia.
-- Home side won last five Portland-Orlando games.
-- Nuggets won last two games with Miami by 20-4 points.
-- Bucks are 2-0 vs Nets this season, winning by 4-6 points.
-- Pacers won eight of last ten games with Cleveland.
-- Thunder won three of last four games with Atlanta.
-- Bulls won last three games with Toronto; road team won seven of last nine series games.
-- Grizzlies won three of last four games with Dallas.
-- Spurs won their last six games with Boston.
-- Kings won four of last six games with Charlotte.
-- Warriors won their last nine games with New Orleans.
-- Clippers won eight of last ten games with Washington.

Totals
-- Under is 15-6 in Philly's last 21 home games.
-- Last four Orlando home games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Portland road games went over.
-- Four of last five Brooklyn home games went over.
-- Four of last five Cleveland home games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Thunder home games.
-- Four of last five Toronto road games went over.
-- Last four Dallas home games went over total.
-- San Antonio's last five home games went over.
-- Five of last six Sacramento home games went over.
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen New Orleans road tilts.
-- Eight of last nine Washington road games stayed under.

Back-to-Backs
-- Knicks are 5-8-1 on road vs spread if they played night before.
-- Denver is 4-11 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Pelicans are 13-3 vs spread if they played night before.

East vs West
SU: West 221-161 ATS: West 193-186-3
East teams HF vs West: 48-54
East teams HU vs West: 44-43
West teams HF vs East: 76-76-3
West teams HU vs East: 21-17

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:40 AM

NBA

Friday, March 20

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 9 games
New York is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 21 games at home

7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. ORLANDO
Portland is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Portland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games at home
Orlando is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 12 games
Indiana is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:30 PM
DENVER vs. MIAMI
Denver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Miami
Denver is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Denver
Miami is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Denver

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Atlanta

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Toronto

8:30 PM
BOSTON vs. SAN ANTONIO
Boston is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Antonio is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

8:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
Dallas is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Memphis

10:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Charlotte is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Sacramento is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

10:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. GOLDEN STATE
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 08:42 AM

NBA

Friday, March 20

NBA roundup: Harden nets 50 to lead Rockets

HOUSTON -- James Harden poured in a career-high 50 points and added 10 rebounds as the Houston Rockets claimed a 118-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Toyota Center.

Harden shot 12-for-27 from the floor but matched his career high with 25 free-throw attempts, making 22. He drilled a 3-pointer with 37.5 seconds left to record his first 50-point game as Houston (46-22) closed to within one game of the first-place Memphis Grizzlies in the Southwest Division.

Rockets forward Trevor Ariza added 17 points and six rebounds, while reserve forward Josh Smith scored 12 points. Houston guard Patrick Beverley paired 10 points with seven assists. Houston hit 12 of 30 3-point attempts, with Harden going 4-for-12 from long distance.

Forward Wilson Chandler and guard Randy Foye paced six Nuggets in double figures with 23 points apiece. Center Kenneth Faried (19 points, 12 rebounds) and guard Ty Lawson (12 points, 10 assists) recorded double-doubles for the Nuggets (26-43), who dropped a second consecutive game following a four-game winning streak.

Timberwolves 95, Knicks 92 (OT)

Rookie guard Zach LaVine made four free throws in the final 10 seconds of overtime, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 95-92 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.

LaVine finished with 20 points for Minnesota, which snapped a six-game losing streak. Still, the Timberwolves (15-53) have lost eight of 10.

Wolves guard Kevin Martin led all scorers with 22 points. Minnesota forward Andrew Wiggins and center Gorgui Dieng finished with 20 and 19 points, respectively.

The Timberwolves swept the season series. Minnesota routed the Knicks 115-99 on Nov. 19 at Target Center.

New York fell to a league worst 15-53 with the loss. The Knicks will visit the 76ers on Friday night. Philadelphia's 16-52 mark is third worst in the NBA. Minnesota is off until Sunday, when it plays host to the Charlotte Hornets.

Guard Langston Galloway led New York with 21 points, and guard Alexey Shved finished with 20. Center Andrea Bargnani had 14, but he missed all six shots he took in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a last-gasp attempt at the end of overtime. Guard Shane Larkin added 10 points.

With Minnesota trailing 92-91 and 10.7 seconds left in overtime, LaVine was fouled by Galloway. The rookie made the two free throws to put the Wolves ahead 93-92. After Shved missed a layup, LaVine was fouled by Galloway, and he again made two free throws to seal the win.

Suns 74, Pelicans 72

PHOENIX -- New Orleans guard Tyreke Evans missed a floater with three seconds to play, helping Phoenix win on Thursday despite shooting 35 percent and going 2-of-22 from 3-point range.

Considering the status of Kevin Durant's foot injury remains a question in Oklahoma City, the two teams behind the Western Conference's eighth-place Thunder had plenty to fight for at U.S. Airways Center. With the win, the Suns (36-33) pulled within 1.5 games of the Pelicans (37-31) and 2.5 games of the Thunder (38-30), who were idle Thursday.

It helped Phoenix that the Pelicans were without All-Star forward Anthony Davis, who earlier Thursday turned his left ankle during New Orleans' shootaround.

Leading the scoring for the Suns, who were without center Alex Len and guard Brandon Knight to ankle injuries, was Markieff Morris, who had nine points and shot 2-for-10 through three quarters. He finished with 17 points as the Suns held off the charge in the fourth. Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe likewise struggled, finishing with five points on 2-for-15 shooting.

Jazz 80, Lakers 73

LOS ANGELES -- Forward Gordon Hayward scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half, and backup point guard Trey Burke had 17 points, leading Utah to a victory over Los Angeles at Staples Center.

Hayward made five of 10 shots from the floor and 11 of 13 free throws. Forward Derrick Favors added 14 points and seven rebounds as the Jazz (31-37) won for the 10th time in the last 12 games. Favors scored in double digits in 24 straight contests.

Center Tarik Black scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Lakers (17-50), who dropped their fourth in a row. Forwards Wesley Johnson and Carlos Boozer had 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Los Angeles lost 50 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 11:26 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, March 20

NY Knicks at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
NY Knicks:
Philadelphia:

Portland at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Portland: n/a
Orlando: n/a

Denver at Miami, 7:35 ET
Denver: n/a
Miami: n/a

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Milwaukee: 24-12 ATS in road games
Brooklyn: 7-17 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Indiana at Cleveland, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 6-21 ATS in March games
Cleveland: 15-7 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive wins

Atlanta at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Atlanta: n/a
Oklahoma City: n/a

Toronto at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Toronto: n/a
Chicago: n/a

Memphis at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Memphis: n/a
Dallas: n/a

Boston at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Boston: 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
San Antonio: 20-29 ATS after playing a game as favorite

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

New Orleans at Golden State, 10:35 ET
New Orleans: n/a
Golden State: n/a

Washington at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Washington: n/a
LA Clippers: n/a

**Udog** · 03-20-2015, 11:33 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 20

Nothern Iowa covering despite large spreads

Northern Iowa has a stellar 13-3-3 record against the spread in their past 16 contests, entering the NCAA Tournament as one of the hottest spread teams. During that 19 game span, the Panthers have become accustomed to covering as favorites.

In those 19 games, Northern Iowa has been the favorite on 16 occasions with a 11-2-3 ATS mark. The Panthers have had an average scoring margin of +12.2 over their past 19, with an average closing spread of -8.2.

UNI is currently -6 for their clash with Wyoming Friday.

Overs red-hot as Michigan State defense slumps

Heading into their first contest of the NCAA Tournament, Michigan State is one of the hottest over teams in the nation. The Spartans have topped the closing total in six of their past seven due to a defense that is ice-cold.

In those seven contests the Spartans have allowed an average of 72 points per game, which is 8.6 points more than their season average. When you combine their slumping defense with an above average offense (72 ppg), the Spartans are averaging 142 points combined in their past seven.

Michigan State meets Georgia Friday with a current total of 127.

Virginia stuggling to cover as huge favorites

The Virginia Cavaliers may be one of the top teams on the court, but that has had them struggling at the window. In Virginia's past eight when favored by 15 or more points, they are a lowly 2-6 against the spread.

The Cavaliers are undefeated straight up in those games, but have only outscored opponents by an average of 12 points per game.

As of this writing, Virginia is -17 against Belmont in the round of 64 Friday.

West Virginia's defense faltering as of late

West Virginia has gone over in their past four contests because their defense has gone off the rails. The Mountaineers have allowed 76.5 points per game over their past four, which is almost 10 more than their season average.

This may be chalked up to injuries as guards Juwan Staten and Gary Browne has missed games during that span.

WVU takes on Buffalo Friday with a current total of 149.5.

Big East unblemished against the spread Thursday

With so many upsets ruining brackets and underdogs cashing betting slips, the Big East stood tall posting a record of 4-0 against the spread Thursday.

Butler, Xavier, Villanova and Georgetown all came through for Big East fans and backers posting the best record of any conference on the day. The Over/Under count for the conference finished 2-1-1.

Two more Big East squads will take the floor Friday as St. John's (+4) faces San Diego State and Providence (-3) takes on Dayton.

Not surprisingly, Georgia State opening as dogs

After what could only be called a shot for the ages, Georgia State is not getting much love from books. The Panthers have opened as +6.5 against the Xavier Musketeers in their round of 32 contest Saturday.

This is not territory that Georgia State is accustomed to, as they have only been the underdog fives times all season long. In fact, when the the Panthers closed as dogs against Baylor it was the team's first time as an underdog since Dec. 27.

Big 12 conference puts up stinker SU and ATS

Iowa State, Texas and Baylor each lost straight up and against the spread making it a dismal Thursday for the Big 12 conference.

Iowa State (-14) lost to UAB 60-59, Baylor (-9.5) was defeated by Georgia State 57-56 and the Longhorns (-2.5) fell to Butler 56-48 to frustrate Big 12 fans and bettors.

The conference can right the ship with four games on the board Friday as West Virginia (-4.5) faces Buffalo, Oklahoma State (+2) takes on Oregon, Oklahoma (-13.5) battles Albany and Kansas (-9.5) gets matched up with New Mexico State.

The Over/Under count for Big 12 games finished 0-3 Thursday.

Ohio State opening as rare dogs against Arizona

The Ohio State Buckeyes find themselves in an unfamiliar role heading into Saturday's round of 32 games, they are the underdogs. Opening lines have OSU +8 to +9 across online and Vegas books.

Ohio State has been the underdog seven times this season going 2-4-1 against the spread. However, the Buckeyes are ice-cold failing to cover in their past four as the dog.

UCLA open as faves, UAB red-hot as dogs

The UCLA Bruins and UAB Blazers will meet in the round of 32 Saturday and, not surprisingly, the opening line favors UCLA. The initial line opened with UCLA -7 or -8 across sportsbooks early Friday morning.

The Blazers are used to being in the underdog role and they have thrived in it this season. UAB has covered seven consecutive games as underdogs, while going 5-3 straight up.

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