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Preview: Mountainers (10-1) at Hokies (8-4)
Date: December 30, 2015 12:00 PM EDT

West Virginia has gotten plenty of time to rest up for its longest road stretch of the season and will begin that in front of a capacity matinée crowd.

The 19th-ranked Mountaineers will seek to handle Virginia Tech just as they did last season when the nonconference rivals meet up in Blacksburg on Wednesday.

West Virginia (10-1) will end its eight-day break for one of its final games outside of Big 12 play. The Mountaineers visit Florida on Jan. 30, and open its conference season with trips to Kansas State and TCU.

"If we're going to be what (the players) say they want to be then that's what good teams do. They go into somebody else's house and win," coach Bob Huggins said.

West Virginia has won its past three games by an average of 28.3 points, but Huggins wasn't pleased with a "lackluster effort" in the second half of an 84-59 victory against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 21. Jaysean Paige had a team-best 17 points off the bench in that game.

"If we just do what we are capable of doing we'll be fine - but we've got to do it," he said after his team was outscored 37-34 in the final 20 minutes.

Even with that second-half performance, the Mountaineers have won their six home contests by an average of 40.0 points. Their margin has been 9.0 points while going 4-1 outside Morgantown but much of that stemmed from a 70-54 defeat to then-No. 10 Virginia in New York on Dec. 8.

West Virginia has won two of the past three meetings with Virginia Tech (8-4) since that series was renewed in December 2012 following an eight-season hiatus and routed the Hokies 82-51 on Dec. 30, 2014. The teams met every season from 1968-2004.

The Mountaineers, though, have lost in each of their past two trips to Blacksburg and fell 87-82 in the most recent visit Nov. 12, 2013. They were held to 35.7 percent shooting in that game, but connected at 50.8 in last season's meeting and went 10 of 24 from 3-point range.

They also limited Virginia Tech to a 4-of-14 showing from beyond the arc while outrebounding the Hokies 36-22, including 16-5 on the offensive glass.

West Virginia is among the nation's leaders this season with 18.1 offensive rebounds, 12.0 steals and 21.9 turnovers forced per game. It's also allowing opponents to shoot just 22.4 percent from 3-point range.

That could neutralize one of Virginia Tech's best weapons in Justin Bibbs, who is among the NCAA's best with a 61.5 percent connection rate from beyond the arc (32 of 52). He went 7 of 10 on 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 31 points in an 87-52 drubbing of Grambling State on Dec. 19 but fell flat in his encore Dec. 22.

He had eight points in a 79-62 loss to Saint Joseph's in Brooklyn and failed to make a 3-pointer for the first time this season, going 0 for 2.

The Hokies' leading scorers are a pair of transfers, Zach LeDay (14.9 ppg) and Seth Allen (14.3), but they have lost another newcomer, freshman Chris Clarke, for an indefinite period with a fractured right foot.

Clarke was averaging 10.5 points and was second on the team with 7.5 rebounds per game.

Virginia Tech has lost 18 straight to ranked opponents and fell 99-77 to then-No. 4 Iowa State on Nov. 27 in its only other matchup this season.

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Preview: 49ers (6-8) at Blue Devils (10-2)
Date: December 30, 2015 4:00 PM EDT

Many touted Brandon Ingram as the latest one-and-done player for Duke long before he arrived on campus, and he's showing why after a slow start to his likely brief college career.

He'll look to feast on another seemingly overmatched opponent as the 15th-ranked Blue Devils host Long Beach State on Wednesday night.

Ingram averaged 10.9 points, shot 38.8 percent from the field and was 6 of 25 from 3-point range over his first seven games, a stretch that included coach Mike Krzyzewski taking him out of the starting lineup for two games.

The 6-foot-9 swingman has come on strong lately, though, shooting 58.7 percent from the floor - including 13 of 26 on 3-pointers - and averaging 22.8 points over his last five. Ingram has four 20-point games in that span, including a season-high 26 in Monday's 105-66 rout of Elon.

Singling out his worst performance this month wouldn't be fair. Ingram went 6 of 16 from the field and scored 15 points in a 77-75 overtime loss to now-No. 21 Utah on Dec. 19, when Duke (10-2) shot a season-low 29.9 percent.

The Blue Devils bounced back in a big way Monday, scoring 70 points in the first half - the first time they've done that since 1989 - and drilling 12 3-pointers. Freshman Luke Kennard had four while scoring 18 points, and Grayson Allen and Matt Jones added 17 apiece.

Allen appeared to be recovered from flu-like symptoms that contributed to him shooting 3 of 18 in the loss to Utah. He had five of Duke's 17 assists that tied their second-most of the season.

'You kind of saw exactly what we're trying to do with spacing the floor, and driving and kicking,' Allen said. 'When we click like that and we move the ball around like that, it's very dangerous offensively.'

The Blue Devils played their third game without starting forward Amile Jefferson, who suffered a right foot fracture Dec. 12. He was seen in a walking boot Monday in place of a hard cast, but he's expected to miss at least another couple of weeks.

Not having Jefferson for the start of ACC play won't be ideal, especially because the Blue Devils open with road games against Boston College on Saturday and Wake Forest on Jan. 6.

Seven-footer Marshall Plumlee has been playing well down low, however, and finished with 10 points and a season high-tying 11 rebounds against Elon. He could have another big game against Long Beach State, which doesn't have a starter taller than 6-foot-8.

The 49ers (6-8) of the Big West are playing their third straight road game against a major-conference team after losing by 19 at Oregon on Dec. 18 and falling 85-70 at then-No. 8 Arizona last Tuesday.

'This is the ultimate test,' said coach Dan Monson, who has made a routine of scheduling games against tough competition for years. 'For us, this is truly a preseason game and we are just trying to get better. To do that, it helps to be in this sort of environment."

Nick Faust scored 17 points last Tuesday and is averaging a team-high 16.1. The senior transfer from Maryland has faced Duke six times - three at Cameron Indoor Stadium - averaging 9.2 points while shooting 38.5 percent.

This will be the first meeting between the schools since Duke's 21-point victory in 2009.

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Preview: Nittany Lions (9-4) at Terrapins (11-1)
Date: December 30, 2015 5:00 PM EDT

Maryland has looked every bit the national title contender it was perceived to be entering the season, though the true indicators have yet to take place.

The fourth-ranked Terrapins' credentials will be better revealed during a Big Ten schedule they'll begin Wednesday against visiting Penn State.

Maryland (11-1) performed to expectations over a non-conference slate that counts a loss at former ACC rival and No. 7 North Carolina as the lone blemish but lacked any signature victories, with a 10-point decision over Connecticut at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 8 the most notable win.

The defeat is the Terps' only road game to date, but they'll visit improving Northwestern on Saturday and Wisconsin and Michigan later on prior to a Jan. 23 trip at top-ranked Michigan State.

"I think we're ready for it," coach Mark Turgeon said. "Our guys like to be challenged, they'll be excited. That's the great thing about league play, you get challenged every night, so you're team improves because you're challenged and have to concentrate to play well."

Penn State (9-4) doesn't appear to pose a major threat to the Terps' 21-game winning streak at XFINITY Center, as it finished 3-13 in the Big Ten last season and graduated do-everything guard D.J. Newbill. The Nittany Lions did play Maryland tough in two 2014-15 meetings, however, including a 64-58 loss at College Park in which the teams were tied with under five minutes to play.

Brandon Taylor heads an offense that's shown more diversity than the one that mostly depended on Newbill last season. The senior forward is averaging 16.2 points and had a career-high 29 in Wednesday's 75-69 win over Kent State in the Las Vegas Classic.

Shep Garner (14.7 ppg) and Payton Banks (11.7 ppg) also are averaging double figures for Penn State, which has won seven of nine following a 2-2 start.

"We have more of a balance," coach Patrick Chambers said. "On any given night someone can get us 20 (points), which is very exciting. The more guys that can get us double figures, it's tougher for our opponent to scout."

Penn State has held four of its last five opponents under 38 percent shooting, but the Terps rank third nationally in field goal percentage (53.3). They've been particularly proficient from the perimeter lately, hitting 47.9 percent on 3-pointers over their last three after making 13 of 27 in Sunday's 87-67 rout of Marshall.

Melo Trimble is 8 for 13 from beyond the arc over that stretch. The preseason Big Ten Player of the Year was held to four points in last season's home win over the Nittany Lions but scored 20 in a 76-73 victory at Penn State on Feb. 14.

The Terps also are getting an inside presence from Diamond Stone. The heralded freshman has five straight double-figure games since Turgeon removed him from the starting unit following the UNC loss on Dec. 1.

"I accepted the role and realized that we're a team and it's not all about me," said Stone, who was 8 of 10 from the field for 16 points against Marshall. "If we're winning and I'm coming off the bench, it's a good win. There are no individual goals, this is about Maryland, and we're all a unit."

Maryland has won 11 straight conference games at home, where its last loss came to then-No. 7 Virginia in last season's ACC/Big Ten challenge. Its last league defeat at XFINITY Center came as an ACC member, a 57-55 setback to then-No. 4 Syracuse on Feb. 24, 2014.

Penn State was 1-8 on the road in Big Ten play last season.

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Preview: Golden Grizzlies (8-4) at Cavaliers (10-1)
Date: December 30, 2015 6:00 PM EDT

Virginia is scoring at its best rate in eight seasons, but it also still has the ability to grind out victories in defensive battles.

The fifth-ranked Cavaliers likely are going to need both aspects of their game Wednesday night.

Oakland and high-scoring guard Kay Felder visit John Paul Jones Arena looking to pull off the upset in Virginia's final nonconference game.

The Cavaliers' average of 76.0 points is their highest since a 76.8 mark in 2007-08, two seasons before Tony Bennett took over and instituted a defense-first mentality.

After beating then-No. 12 Villanova 86-75 on Dec. 19, Virginia (10-1) shot a season-low 38.9 percent and led for just 32 seconds three days later against California. However, it held the Golden Bears scoreless for long stretches in the second half, and London Perrantes' 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining in overtime gave Virginia a 63-62 victory.

The Cavs have won nine in a row since losing at George Washington on Nov. 16, scoring 67 or less in three of those victories and at least 82 in four of them. Their 50.4 field-goal percentage would be their highest since 1982-83.

They're also shooting 41.8 percent from 3-point range and 77.0 percent from the free-throw line. Both marks would be the best in school history.

"We're just finding a way. That's what we do," Perrantes said. "That's what we've been doing for the past three years. We showed that we can fight through it all."

Anthony Gill is averaging 14.5 points and is the first Virginia player to score in double figures in his first 11 games since Sean Singletary did it for the entire 2007-08 season. Malcolm Brogdon is averaging a team-high 16.5 and drained three 3s against Cal, including one in the final minute of OT.

He scored only 10 points, though, tied for his second-fewest of the season.

"He's proven, and that's what he does," Gill said of Brogdon after finishing with 17 points. "He hits big shots. He hit that 3 to get us back in the game, and coach Bennett drew that play up for him, knowing he didn't play well before that."

Oakland (8-4) likely won't be intimidated no matter what Virginia throws at it. The Golden Grizzlies have played three major-conference teams this month, including a four-point loss at Georgia on Dec. 1 and a 97-83 win at Washington on Dec. 19.

Possibly their best performance came last Tuesday, when they led top-ranked Michigan State by 13 at halftime before falling 99-93 in overtime.

Felder topped 30 points that day for the third straight game, then had 23 along with a season-high 13 assists and a career-best eight steals Monday as Oakland bounced back with a 101-93 win over Chicago State. He ranks second in the nation in scoring at 26.6 points per game and leads the country in assists with 9.3 per contest.

Oakland's 88.4 points per game rank fourth.

"We can do something special," said Felder, who had a career-high 38 points against Washington and 37 against the Spartans. "We're going to keep striving for greatness. We know what we're capable of."

Coach Greg Kampe isn't thrilled with making the trip to Virginia as the Grizzlies host Cleveland State on Saturday for the start of Horizon League play. Still, the Cavs should provide another good test for a team expected to contend for the conference title.

"It is what it is. My guess is we'll play pretty well (at Virginia)," Kampe said. "We seem to relish in playing games like that."

This will be the first meeting between the schools.

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Preview: Tigers (7-5) at Tar Heels (12-2)
Date: December 30, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

One end of the floor has North Carolina coach Roy Williams concerned entering ACC play, but the other has made a habit of easing those anxieties through the nonconference slate.

The seventh-ranked Tar Heels hope the offense keeps churning along while the defense catches up Wednesday night when they host Clemson, which is still seeking its first win in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina (11-2) looks to improve to 58-0 at home against the Tigers with an eighth straight win in the series. After finishing up their nonconference schedule with Monday's 96-63 win over UNC-Greensboro, the Tar Heels open conference play at home against Clemson and Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Williams' team dropped from the nation's preseason No. 1 spot after blowing a 16-point lead at Northern Iowa and falling on a last-second shot against Texas in its two true road games this month, and he was unsettled by his team's defense in its fourth straight win on Monday.

Visiting UNCG shot 52 percent in the second half en route to 35 points after the intermission.

"I'm frustrated because guys shoot 52 percent against us," Williams said. "I keep saying to them: 'Guys, nobody's ever been the best team unless they guarded people.'"

Opponents are shooting 45.8 percent against the Tar Heels in their last five games.

Another hindrance to the Tar Heels is their health. Kennedy Meeks has missed four straight games with a bone bruise on his left knee and hasn't done anything team related in two weeks. Williams says it is unlikely the 6-foot-10, 260-pound big man plays this week.

Meeks is averaging 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds and has more blocked shots than any North Carolina player the last two seasons with 58.

After missing the opening six games with a hand injury, oft-injured star guard Marcus Paige jammed his ankle during a 94-70 win over Appalachian State on Dec. 21. Paige finished with nine points in just 17 minutes and had 14 in 21 minutes against UNCG.

Even while missing two huge contributors for a combined 10 games, North Carolina's offense is still one of the best in the country through the nonconference slate.

The Tar Heels shoot 50 percent for 87.1 points per game. Their assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.89 was second to only Saint Mary's 2.02 entering Tuesday.

'Obviously we can score. We have so many weapons,' junior guard Nate Britt said.

North Carolina will face a Clemson team allowing just 58.8 points per game on 39.4 percent shooting. The Tigers (7-5), however, have averaged just 56.5 points on 35.7 percent shooting while losing three of their last four games.

While North Carolina plays its second game in three nights, Clemson hasn't taken the court since a 71-48 loss at Georgia on Dec. 22. The Tigers shot a season-low 27.1 percent and made one of their final 21 shots to close the first half.

'We're just struggling right now because we don't have a great perimeter driver to break teams down,' coach Brad Brownell said. 'It makes it hard for us.'

Clemson's last two wins over top-10 teams came against Duke in 2008 and 2009, but the Tigers have lost their other 40 chances since Jan. 20, 2002.

While North Carolina lost three of its final four conference home games last season, Clemson lost its last four on the road.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Why does DirecTV carry Al Jazeera but not the Pac-12 Network?

-- Suns G Eric Bledsoe (knee) is done for the year. Bad news for Phoenix.

-- Baylor 49, North Carolina 38-- Bears didn't have a QB, so they ran ball for 645 yards in an impressive display of brute force.

-- LSU 56, Texas Tech 27-- Leonard Fournette scored five touchdowns.

-- Golden State Warriors have won 33 home games in a row.

-- Eagles fired Chip Kelly, who will get another chance quickly, either with Titans in NFL or at a school desperate to win. Morale of his story in Philly: You can't act like Belichick if you don't have Brady at quarterback.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Our bottom 5, top 8 in the NFL.......

32) Titans-- Their fortunes took a turn last night when Eagles fired Chip Kelly. Hard to believe Tennessee won't bring him in next year to coach Marcus Mariota .

31) Browns-- Can knock Steelers out of playoff contention by beating them Sunday; problem is, they're 5-27 in last 32 games against Pittsburgh.

30) Jaguars-- Offense has progressed, defense has regressed; they're keeping coach Bradley next year, which is good, since they've improved overall this season.

29) Cowboys-- 1-10 when Romo didn't start; they cut Weeden, now he is leading the Texans to the playoffs. Will they trade for Johnny Manziel this winter?

28) 49ers-- I'm sure the taxpayers are thrilled that they blew up the team two years after they got their brand-new stadium. Is Gabbert the answer at QB?

8) Packers-- Their offensive line was awful last week; they host Vikings for the NFC North title and a home playoff game in Sunday night's regular season finale.

7) Steelers-- Need a win this week and need Bills to upset Jets to make playoffs. it is a very small difference between success/failure in the NFL, like having a good backup QB when your Hall of Fame starter gets hurt. Steelers are likely to miss playoffs due to getting swept by the 5-10 Ravens, who used a 4th-string QB last week.

6) Jets-- They're +18 in turnovers in their wins, -13 in losses; they had two fewer road games than usual, playing Giants in stadium they share, also playing a Miami "home" game in London. Fitzpatrick has had an excellent season, but only reason he starts is because a teammate (since cut) punched Geno Smith and broke his jaw this summer.

5) Seahawks-- Last week was first time in almost four years they played a game and never had the lead. They're going to play either Washington, Minnesota or Green Bay in playoffs next week; they'd be a hefty favorite over the Redskins.

4) Chiefs-- They were 1-5 and now they've won nine games in a row and could win their division if Denver slips up against the Chargers.

3) Patriots-- They've lost three of last five games after 10-0 start; they need win this week to sew up home field thru AFC playoffs. They're 9-2 in last 11 games vs Miami, so that looks like a pretty good bet.

2) Panthers-- I'm guessing they feel relieved after losing last week; now they can get down to business and prepare for the playoffs. I'm guessing they'd rather play either Packers/Vikings than Seahawks in first round of playoffs.

1) Cardinals-- Carson Palmer has never won a playoff game; this is the best chance Arizona will have of winning a Super Bowl for a few years. Can they do it?

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 30

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W VIRGINIA (10 - 1) at VIRGINIA TECH (8 - 4) - 12/30/2015, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.


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




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INDIANA (10 - 3) at RUTGERS (6 - 7) - 12/30/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 1-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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HOUSTON (10 - 2) at S FLORIDA (3 - 10) - 12/30/2015, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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MICHIGAN (10 - 3) at ILLINOIS (8 - 5) - 12/30/2015, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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NORTHWESTERN (12 - 1) at NEBRASKA (8 - 5) - 12/30/2015, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 2-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LONG BEACH ST (6 - 8) at DUKE (10 - 2) - 12/30/2015, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 122-83 ATS (+30.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 149-116 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DUKE is 149-116 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DUKE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


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




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PENN ST (9 - 4) at MARYLAND (11 - 1) - 12/30/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 2-0 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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OAKLAND (8 - 4) at VIRGINIA (10 - 1) - 12/30/2015, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more 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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MINNESOTA (6 - 6) at OHIO ST (8 - 5) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MINNESOTA is 76-108 ATS (-42.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
OHIO ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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SETON HALL (10 - 2) at MARQUETTE (10 - 2) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 109-69 ATS (+33.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
SETON HALL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-2 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 4-1 straight up against SETON HALL 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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UC-RIVERSIDE (9 - 5) at OHIO U (8 - 3) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 128-96 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 128-96 ATS (+22.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 97-69 ATS (+21.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
OHIO U is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less 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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RHODE ISLAND (7 - 5) at BROWN (4 - 7) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 against the spread versus BROWN over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 straight up against BROWN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CLEMSON (7 - 5) at N CAROLINA (11 - 2) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 260-215 ATS (+23.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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N KENTUCKY (4 - 6) at TOLEDO (8 - 4) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-0 straight up against N KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons




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ARKANSAS (6 - 5) at DAYTON (9 - 2) - 12/30/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 83-114 ATS (-42.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 63-108 ATS (-55.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 63-108 ATS (-55.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 65-91 ATS (-35.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 78-125 ATS (-59.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 1-0 straight up against DAYTON 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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S ILLINOIS (11 - 2) at LOYOLA-IL (7 - 5) - 12/30/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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INDIANA ST (6 - 6) at EVANSVILLE (11 - 2) - 12/30/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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BRADLEY (2 - 11) at N IOWA (8 - 5) - 12/30/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 4-1 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-1 straight up against BRADLEY 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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MISSOURI ST (4 - 8) at ILLINOIS ST (6 - 7) - 12/30/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (10 - 1) at S ALABAMA (5 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 3-2 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-2 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGIA ST (7 - 2) at TX-ARLINGTON (9 - 2) - 12/30/2015, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
TX-ARLINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
TX-ARLINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus TX-ARLINGTON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 4-0 straight up against TX-ARLINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ARKANSAS ST (4 - 7) at TROY (5 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TROY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TROY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TROY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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GA SOUTHERN (4 - 6) at TEXAS ST (6 - 3) - 12/30/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS ST is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TEXAS ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TEXAS ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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W MICHIGAN (5 - 6) at VANDERBILT (7 - 4) - 12/30/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 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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CAL DAVIS (4 - 7) at BOISE ST (8 - 4) - 12/30/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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NEVADA (8 - 4) at NEW MEXICO (7 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 166-129 ATS (+24.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.


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




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SYRACUSE (10 - 3) at PITTSBURGH (10 - 1) - 12/30/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 51-29 ATS (+19.1 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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GEORGETOWN (7 - 5) at DEPAUL (6 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 152-193 ATS (-60.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
DEPAUL is 61-86 ATS (-33.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.


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




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UTAH ST (8 - 3) at SAN JOSE ST (5 - 7) - 12/30/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 88-119 ATS (-42.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 88-119 ATS (-42.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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FRESNO ST (9 - 4) at UNLV (9 - 4) - 12/30/2015, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 2-1 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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WYOMING (7 - 6) at SAN DIEGO ST (7 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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MOREHEAD ST (6 - 5) at E TENN ST (5 - 6) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
E TENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 1-1 straight up against MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons




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ORAL ROBERTS (8 - 6) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (10 - 4) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORAL ROBERTS is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
ORAL ROBERTS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 2-0 against the spread versus ORAL ROBERTS over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 1-1 straight up against ORAL ROBERTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NIAGARA (3 - 9) at ST BONAVENTURE (7 - 3) - 12/30/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-0 straight up against NIAGARA 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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Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 30

Michigan won nine of last ten games with Illinois, with wins by 11-14-31 points in last four visits here. Wolverines won by 7 at NC State, lost by 24 at SMU in its two true road games- they won eight of last nine overall, are making 42.1% (#10) on arc. Illinois won last five games after starting out 3-5; they're 2-4 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #96 Yale by 4.

Northwestern is 12-1 vs schedule #343, which won't look good 74 days from now on Selection Sunday; Wildcats beat Va Tech/DePaul in pair of true road games; both wins were in OT. Nebraska won last four games vs Wildcats, winning by 15-7 in two played here. Huskers split last eight games; they're 2-4 vs top 100 teams- they turn ball over 20.6% of time.

Ohio State won nine of last ten games with Minnesota, winning three in row by 18-2-6 points. Gophers lost last seven visits here, with five of seven losses by 14+ points. Buckeyes are #346 in experience; they're 6-1 in last seven games after 2-4 start- they're 1-4 vs top 100 teams, but win was over Kentucky. Minnesota lost four of last five games, is 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #101 Clemson.

Marquette is 15-2 in last 17 games with Seton Hall; Pirates' 80-70 win at Marquette LY was their first in last eight tries. Marquette won last nine games; their schedule is #338, they're #343 team in experience, but they do have three top 100 wins. Seton Hall is 3-1 vs top 100 teams, with one loss by 8 at George Washington; Pirates force turnovers on 21.4% of all possessions (#45).

Arkansas is 6-5 vs schedule #241; they appear to be down this year, with losses to Mercer and Akron; Hogs beat Dayton 69-55 at home LY, game that was 40-23 at half. Flyers are 2-0 vs SEC this year, beating Vandy, Alabama; they're 5-2 vs top 100 teams, but do turn ball over 21.6% of time (#317). Arkansas' best win is over #54 Evansville; they start SEC play Saturday when they visit Texas A&M.

Southern Illinois won three of last four games with Loyola; all four games were decided by 7 or less points- teams split pair of 4-point decisions in this gym last two years. Salukis went 11-2 vs 7th-easiest pre-conference schedule in country, but the did win four road games, including recent win at Murray State. Loyola is 7-5 vs schedule #281, but they did win last two games, beating UIC by 17, Western Illinois by 5.

Home side won six of last seven Missouri State-Illinois State tilts; Bears lost last four visits to Normal, by 7-36-4-10 points. SMS lost three of last four games; they're 1-2 in true road games with win at Oklahoma St- they shoot only 28.2% from arc. Redbirds are 4-0 vs tems outside top 200, with three of four wins by 11+ points. ISU shoots just 28.3% from arc, has #304 eFG% in country.

Ark-Little Rock lost last game, is 10-1 with four true road wins, winning at San Diego State/Tulsa; Trojans lost to South Alabama three times LY with three losses by total of 7 points. UALR lost four of last five visits here, but under new oach, they force turnovers 26.4% of time this year. USA is 3-6 vs D-I teams but won last two games, over Samford, Rice. Last six series games were all decided by 5 or less points.

New Mexico won four of last five games with Nevada, winning last two in The Pit by 13-14 points. Wolf Pack's new coach is former NBA head man Musselman. Nevada has been off for eight days since getting waxed in Wichita; they're 1-4 in true road games, with one win at Pacific in OT. New Mexico went 0-3 on Diamond Head LW; they've allowed 87.8 ppg in losing last four games overall.

Pitt is 8-4 in last 12 games with Syracuse, last five of which were won by 6 or less points; Orange lost six of last seven visits here, with one win by hoop two years ago. Boeheim is still suspended; Syracuse is 10-3 vs the #267 schedule- they did beat UConn/Texas A&M in Bahamas. Pitt is 9-1 vs schedule #279; best team they've beaten is #94 Davidson. Panthers are shooting better this year (#27 on 3's, #26 on 2's, #3 on FTs).

Georgetown is 12-1 in last 13 games with DePaul, winning last six visits here, with four of six wins by 12+ points. Hoyas are 7-5 with bad losses to Radford/Monmouth/NC-Asheville; they've been off for 8 days. Blue Demons lost three of last four games but hammered GW by 21 last game; DePaul split four home games so far, losing to Northwestern and Little Rock. DePaul turns ball over 20.2% of time.

Utah State won its last four games with San Jose State, all by 17+ points; Aggies have new coach, lost their 2nd-best player two days before season started- they're 2-2 in true road games, winning at Missouri State, Weber State. San Jose lost last four D-I games, three by 8 or less points; they're shooting 27.6% on arc (#339)- they lost two of three D-I home games, but do have three non-D-I wins.

UNLV won last three games with Fresno State by 13-2-12 points, with Bulldogs losing by 2-12 points in last two played here. Fresno has lot of experienced guards but they've lost last three road games, including first loss at Cal Poly since 1971. UNLV hopes to have Zimmerman back here after he misse couple games; Rebels are 5-0 vs teams outside top 100, with four of five wins by 11+ points.

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Wednesday, December 30

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. VIRGINIA TECH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 5 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing West Virginia
Virginia Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 1:00 PM
INDIANA vs. RUTGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Rutgers is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 30, 2:00 PM
NEW HAMPSHIRE vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
No trends available
Boston College is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Hampshire
Boston College is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Hampshire

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DECEMBER 30, 2:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Houston is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
South Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
South Florida is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 2:00 PM
MARS HILL vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
No trends available
Western Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 3:00 PM
MICHIGAN vs. ILLINOIS
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Michigan is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 4:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA A&T
Kent State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 30, 4:00 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. DUKE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Long Beach State's last 5 games on the road
Long Beach State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games at home
Duke is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 30, 4:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. NEBRASKA
Northwestern is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Northwestern is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Nebraska is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Nebraska is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Northwestern

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DECEMBER 30, 5:00 PM
PENN STATE vs. MARYLAND
Penn State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Penn State is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Maryland's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Maryland's last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 6:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. VIRGINIA
Oakland is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
NORTH FLORIDA vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
No trends available
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
NORTHERN KENTUCKY vs. TOLEDO
No trends available
Toledo is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Toledo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
HARTFORD vs. RIDER
No trends available
Rider is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Rider is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. AKRON
No trends available
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OHIO STATE
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Ohio State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. NORTH CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Clemson's last 7 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
Clemson is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina's last 5 games
North Carolina is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. BROWN
Rhode Island is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brown
Rhode Island is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Brown is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Brown is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Rhode Island

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
Morehead State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Morehead State's last 9 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
YALE vs. CENT CONN STATE
Yale is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. MARQUETTE
Seton Hall is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Marquette
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seton Hall's last 8 games when playing on the road against Marquette
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
NIAGARA vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Niagara is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Niagara is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Niagara
St. Bonaventure is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Niagara

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
IOWA STATE vs. COPPIN STATE
Iowa State is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
UC RIVERSIDE vs. OHIO
UC Riverside is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Ohio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM
FRANCIS MARION vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
No trends available
South Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. DAYTON
Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dayton is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Dayton is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
TREVECCA NAZRNE vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
No trends available
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Middle Tennessee's last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Missouri State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Missouri State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Illinois State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois State's last 6 games

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
Indiana State is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana State's last 8 games on the road
Evansville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana State

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Southern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Loyola of Chicago is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
BRADLEY vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
Bradley is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northern Iowa's last 9 games
Northern Iowa is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM
COPPIN STATE vs. IOWA STATE
No trends available
Iowa State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Iowa State10-1-1 SU in its last 12 games

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DECEMBER 30, 8:05 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against South Alabama
South Alabama is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Alabama's last 5 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock

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DECEMBER 30, 8:15 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Georgia State's last 7 games on the road
Texas-Arlington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas-Arlington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 30, 8:30 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. TEXAS STATE
Georgia Southern is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Texas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 30, 8:30 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. TROY
Arkansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Troy
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Troy's last 6 games when playing at home against Arkansas State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Troy's last 5 games when playing Arkansas State

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. PITTSBURGH
Syracuse is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Syracuse is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Syracuse
Pittsburgh is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Syracuse

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
WESTMINISTER MO vs. AUSTIN PEAY
No trends available
Austin Peay is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Austin Peay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
NEVADA vs. NEW MEXICO
Nevada is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada's last 6 games on the road
New Mexico is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico's last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
BRESCIA vs. MURRAY STATE
No trends available
Murray State is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Murray State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. VANDERBILT
Western Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 7 games

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
UC DAVIS vs. BOISE STATE
UC Davis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 9:00 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. DEPAUL
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgetown's last 6 games on the road
Georgetown is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of DePaul's last 5 games when playing Georgetown
DePaul is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Georgetown

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DECEMBER 30, 10:00 PM
UTAH STATE vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
Utah State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games at home
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 30, 10:00 PM
WYOMING vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Wyoming is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Wyoming is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
San Diego State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Wyoming

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DECEMBER 30, 10:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA vs. SEATTLE
No trends available
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 30, 10:00 PM
ARIZONA CHRISTIAN vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
No trends available
New Mexico State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
New Mexico State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 30, 11:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. UNLV
Fresno State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Fresno State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
UNLV is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Fresno State
UNLV is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Fresno State

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 30


Nevada @ New Mexico

Game 771-772
December 30, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nevada
50.741
New Mexico
54.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Mexico
by 4
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Mexico
by 7 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Nevada
(+7 1/2); Under

Northwestern @ Nebraska

Game 729-730
December 30, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
56.496
Nebraska
61.440
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nebraska
by 5
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska
by 3
131
Dunkel Pick:
Nebraska
(-3); Under

Southern Illinois @ Loyola-Chicago

Game 751-752
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Illinois
56.026
Loyola-Chicago
58.553
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 2 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 1
133
Dunkel Pick:
Loyola-Chicago
(-1); Over

Syracuse @ Pittsburgh

Game 773-774
December 30, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Syracuse
62.563
Pittsburgh
73.174
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 8 1/2
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 7 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-7 1/2); Over

Long Beach State @ Duke

Game 731-732
December 30, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Long Beach State
57.414
Duke
82.849
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 25 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 20
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Duke
(-20); Under

Indiana State @ Evansville

Game 753-754
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana State
53.773
Evansville
67.261
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 13 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Evansville
by 10
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Evansville
(-10); Over

Georgetown @ DePaul

Game 775-776
December 30, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgetown
60.401
DePaul
54.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgetown
by 6
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgetown
by 3
142
Dunkel Pick:
Georgetown
(-3); Over

Penn State @ Maryland

Game 733-734
December 30, 2015 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn State
59.674
Maryland
74.092
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Maryland
by 14 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Maryland
by 16
136
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(+16); Over

Bradley @ Northern Iowa

Game 755-756
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bradley
41.088
Northern Iowa
63.958
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Iowa
by 23
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Iowa
by 20 1/2
123 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Iowa
(-20 1/2); Over

Utah State @ San Jose State

Game 777-778
December 30, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah State
52.389
San Jose State
47.410
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah State
by 5
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah State
by 7
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose State
(+7); Under

Oakland @ Virginia

Game 735-736
December 30, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
61.351
Virginia
74.583
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 13
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 15 1/2
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+15 1/2); Over

Missouri State @ Illinois State

Game 757-758
December 30, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Missouri State
49.089
Illinois State
55.129
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois State
by 6
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois State
by 8
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri State
(+8); Under

Fresno State @ UNLV

Game 779-780
December 30, 2015 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fresno State
57.963
UNLV
63.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UNLV
by 5 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UNLV
by 7 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Fresno State
(+7 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Ohio State

Game 737-738
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
55.440
Ohio State
67.870
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 12 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 11
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-11); Over

Arkansas-Little Rock @ South Alabama

Game 759-760
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas-Little R
58.975
South Alabama
53.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas-Little R
by 5
118
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas-Little R
by 8
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Alabama
(+8); Under

Wyoming @ San Diego State

Game 781-782
December 30, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wyoming
53.367
San Diego State
67.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego State
by 14
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego State
by 11 1/2
123 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego State
(-11 1/2); Over

Seton Hall @ Marquette

Game 739-740
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seton Hall
59.204
Marquette
64.133
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marquette
by 5
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marquette
by 3 1/2
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seton Hall
(-3 1/2); Over

Georgia State @ Texas-Arlington

Game 761-762
December 30, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia State
60.109
Texas-Arlington
61.518
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas-Arlington
by 1 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas-Arlington
by 4 1/2
133
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia State
(+4 1/2); Over

Morehead State @ E. Tennessee State

Game 783-784
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Morehead State
55.103
E. Tennessee Stat
52.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Morehead State
by 2 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Morehead State
by 1 1/2
133 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Morehead State
(-1 1/2); Over

California Riverside @ Ohio

Game 741-742
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
California Rivers
49.204
Ohio
54.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio
by 5 1/2
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio
by 8
145
Dunkel Pick:
California Rivers
(+8); Under

Arkansas State @ Troy

Game 763-764
December 30, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas State
45.645
Troy
46.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
by 1
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 4 1/2
160 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas State
(+4 1/2); Over

West Virginia @ Virginia Tech

Game 721-722
December 30, 2015 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
73.099
Virginia Tech
63.473
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 9 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 7 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
West Virginia
(-7 1/2); Under

Oral Roberts @ IPFW

Game 785-786
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oral Roberts
51.335
IPFW
52.458
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
IPFW
by 1 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
IPFW
by 4 1/2
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oral Roberts
(+4 1/2); Under

Rhode Island @ Brown

Game 743-744
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rhode Island
58.712
Brown
52.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rhode Island
by 6
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rhode Island
by 8
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brown
(+8); Under

Georgia Southern @ Texas State-San Marcos

Game 765-766
December 30, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
44.328
Texas State-San M
54.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas State-San M
by 10
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas State-San M
by 7 1/2
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas State-San M
(-7 1/2); Under

Indiana @ Rutgers

Game 723-724
December 30, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
71.025
Rutgers
53.714
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 17 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 16
152 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-16); Under

Niagara @ St. Bonaventure

Game 787-788
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Niagara
46.069
St. Bonaventure
58.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Bonaventure
by 12
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Bonaventure
by 15
133
Dunkel Pick:
Niagara
(+15); Under

Clemson @ North Carolina

Game 745-746
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
62.146
North Carolina
75.094
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina
by 13
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina
by 16
143
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(+16); Under

Western Michigan @ Vanderbilt

Game 767-768
December 30, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Michigan
51.757
Vanderbilt
74.172
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vanderbilt
by 22 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vanderbilt
by 18 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vanderbilt
(-18 1/2); Under

Houston @ South Florida

Game 725-726
December 30, 2015 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
56.457
South Florida
52.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 6 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Florida
(+6 1/2); Over

Northern Kentucky @ Toledo

Game 747-748
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Kentucky
49.067
Toledo
57.103
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toledo
by 8
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toledo
by 11 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Kentucky
(+11 1/2); Under

California Davis @ Boise State

Game 769-770
December 30, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
California Davis
47.363
Boise State
61.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boise State
by 14
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 16 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
California Davis
(+16 1/2); Under

Michigan @ Illinois

Game 727-728
December 30, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan
64.711
Illinois
62.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 4 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(+4 1/2); Over

Arkansas @ Dayton

Game 749-750
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas
63.755
Dayton
72.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dayton
by 9 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dayton
by 7 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dayton
(-7 1/2); Over

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CBB ATS

CBB > (755) BRADLEY@ (756) N IOWA | 2015-12-30 20:00:00 - 2015-12-30 20:00:00
Play ON N IOWA against the spread in All games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)

CBB > (755) BRADLEY@ (756) N IOWA | 2015-12-30 20:00:00 - 2015-12-30 20:00:00
Play ON N IOWA against the spread in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 10 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+8.9 units)

CBB > (743) RHODE ISLAND@ (744) BROWN | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play AGAINST RHODE ISLAND against the spread in All games when the total is 130 to 139.5
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-10 units)

CBB > (785) ORAL ROBERTS@ (786) IUPU-FT WAYNE | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play ON IUPU-FT WAYNE against the spread in All games in all lined games
The record is 9 Wins and 1 Losses for the this season (+7.9 units)

CBB > (785) ORAL ROBERTS@ (786) IUPU-FT WAYNE | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play ON IUPU-FT WAYNE against the spread in all games
The record is 9 Wins and 1 Losses for the this season (+7.9 units)

CBB > (763) ARKANSAS ST@ (764) TROY | 2015-12-30 20:30:00 - 2015-12-30 20:30:00
Play AGAINST TROY against the spread in All games as a favorite
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (-10 units)

CBB > (733) PENN ST@ (734) MARYLAND | 2015-12-30 17:00:00 - 2015-12-30 17:00:00
Play AGAINST MARYLAND against the spread in All games as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points
The record is 2 Wins and 12 Losses for the last three seasons (-11.2 units)

CBB > (779) FRESNO ST@ (780) UNLV | 2015-12-30 23:00:00 - 2015-12-30 23:00:00
Play ON UNLV against the spread in All games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+7 units)

CBB > (763) ARKANSAS ST@ (764) TROY | 2015-12-30 20:30:00 - 2015-12-30 20:30:00
Play AGAINST TROY against the spread in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 0 Wins and 7 Losses for the last two seasons (-7.7 units)

CBB > (773) SYRACUSE@ (774) PITTSBURGH | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH against the spread in All games when the total is 130 to 139.5
The record is 2 Wins and 11 Losses for the last two seasons (-10.1 units)

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CBB > (741) UC-RIVERSIDE@ (742) OHIO U | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OHIO U using money line in Home games on Wednesday games
The record is 3 Wins and 7 Losses for the last three seasons (-17.35 units)

CBB > (761) GEORGIA ST@ (762) TX-ARLINGTON | 2015-12-30 20:15:00 - 2015-12-30 20:15:00
Play ON TX-ARLINGTON using money line in All games after allowing 60 points or less
The record is 6 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.65 units)

CBB > (787) NIAGARA@ (788) ST BONAVENTURE | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play AGAINST ST BONAVENTURE using money line in Home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game
The record is 12 Wins and 19 Losses for the since 1992 (-31.25 units)

CBB > (781) WYOMING@ (782) SAN DIEGO ST | 2015-12-30 22:00:00 - 2015-12-30 22:00:00
Play ON SAN DIEGO ST using money line in All games in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5
The record is 17 Wins and 2 Losses for the since 1992 (+15.2 units)

CBB > (723) INDIANA@ (724) RUTGERS | 2015-12-30 13:00:00 - 2015-12-30 13:00:00
Play AGAINST INDIANA using money line in All games on Wednesday games
The record is 1 Wins and 7 Losses for the last three seasons (-12.1 units)

CBB > (735) OAKLAND@ (736) VIRGINIA | 2015-12-30 18:00:00 - 2015-12-30 18:00:00
Play AGAINST OAKLAND using money line in Road games after allowing 80 points or more
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.4 units)

CBB > (755) BRADLEY@ (756) N IOWA | 2015-12-30 20:00:00 - 2015-12-30 20:00:00
Play AGAINST BRADLEY using money line in All games in all lined games
The record is 7 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-20.1 units)

CBB > (755) BRADLEY@ (756) N IOWA | 2015-12-30 20:00:00 - 2015-12-30 20:00:00
Play AGAINST BRADLEY using money line in All games in all games
The record is 7 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-20.1 units)

CBB > (737) MINNESOTA@ (738) OHIO ST | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games in December games
The record is 0 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (-12.1 units)

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CBB > (761) GEORGIA ST@ (762) TX-ARLINGTON | 2015-12-30 20:15:00 - 2015-12-30 20:15:00
Play ON TX-ARLINGTON ?>in the first halfin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 9 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+9 units)

CBB > (725) HOUSTON@ (726) S FLORIDA | 2015-12-30 14:00:00 - 2015-12-30 14:00:00
Play AGAINST S FLORIDA ?>in the first halfin All games in December games
The record is 2 Wins and 17 Losses for the last three seasons (-16.7 units)

CBB > (725) HOUSTON@ (726) S FLORIDA | 2015-12-30 14:00:00 - 2015-12-30 14:00:00
Play AGAINST S FLORIDA ?>in the first halfin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 8 Wins and 28 Losses for the last two seasons (-22.8 units)

CBB > (769) CAL DAVIS@ (770) BOISE ST | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play ON CAL DAVIS ?>in the first halfin All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 14 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.8 units)

CBB > (771) NEVADA@ (772) NEW MEXICO | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play AGAINST NEVADA ?>in the first halfin All games after allowing 80 points or more
The record is 1 Wins and 12 Losses for the last three seasons (-12.2 units)

CBB > (729) NORTHWESTERN@ (730) NEBRASKA | 2015-12-30 16:00:00 - 2015-12-30 16:00:00
Play AGAINST NEBRASKA ?>in the first halfin All games against conference opponents
The record is 3 Wins and 16 Losses for the last two seasons (-14.6 units)

CBB > (779) FRESNO ST@ (780) UNLV | 2015-12-30 23:00:00 - 2015-12-30 23:00:00
Play ON UNLV ?>in the first halfin All games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 14 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+11.8 units)

CBB > (769) CAL DAVIS@ (770) BOISE ST | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play ON CAL DAVIS ?>in the first halfin All games versus the 1rst half line in road games
The record is 15 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.7 units)

CBB > (737) MINNESOTA@ (738) OHIO ST | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OHIO ST ?>in the first halfin All games against conference opponents
The record is 10 Wins and 30 Losses for the last three seasons (-23 units)

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CBB > (745) CLEMSON@ (746) N CAROLINA | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play OVER N CAROLINA on the totalin All games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 16 Overs and 2 Unders for the last three seasons (+13.8 units)

CBB > (773) SYRACUSE@ (774) PITTSBURGH | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play OVER SYRACUSE on the totalin Road games after a non-conference game
The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders for the last two seasons (+9 units)

CBB > (785) ORAL ROBERTS@ (786) IUPU-FT WAYNE | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play OVER IUPU-FT WAYNE on the totalin Home games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 13 Overs and 1 Unders for the since 1992 (+11.9 units)

CBB > (769) CAL DAVIS@ (770) BOISE ST | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play UNDER BOISE ST on the totalin All games on Wednesday games
The record is 1 Overs and 12 Unders for the last three seasons (+10.9 units)

CBB > (785) ORAL ROBERTS@ (786) IUPU-FT WAYNE | 2015-12-30 19:00:00 - 2015-12-30 19:00:00
Play OVER IUPU-FT WAYNE on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders for the last three seasons (+9 units)

CBB > (757) MISSOURI ST@ (758) ILLINOIS ST | 2015-12-30 20:00:00 - 2015-12-30 20:00:00
Play UNDER MISSOURI ST on the totalin All games in a road game where the first half total is 63 to 65.5
The record is 3 Overs and 18 Unders for the since 1992 (+14.7 units)

CBB > (773) SYRACUSE@ (774) PITTSBURGH | 2015-12-30 21:00:00 - 2015-12-30 21:00:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin Home games against conference opponents
The record is 8 Overs and 0 Unders for the last two seasons (+8 units)

CBB > (723) INDIANA@ (724) RUTGERS | 2015-12-30 13:00:00 - 2015-12-30 13:00:00
Play OVER INDIANA on the totalin All games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 17 Overs and 4 Unders for the last two seasons (+12.6 units)

CBB > (723) INDIANA@ (724) RUTGERS | 2015-12-30 13:00:00 - 2015-12-30 13:00:00
Play OVER INDIANA on the totalin All games after a non-conference game
The record is 19 Overs and 5 Unders for the last two seasons (+13.5 units)

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


WVU at VT 12:00 PM

VT +7.5 *****


IND at RUTG 01:00 PM

IND -16.0


HOU at USF 02:00 PM

HOU -6.5 DOUBLE PLAY


MICH at ILL 03:00 PM

MICH -4.5


LBSU at DUKE 04:00 PM

DUKE -20.0 TRIPLE PLAY


NW at NEB 04:00 PM

NW +3.0


PSU at MD 05:00 PM

PSU +15.0


OAK at UVA 06:00 PM

UVA -16.0 BLOW OUT

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CBB EVENING RATED PLAYS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS



NIAG at SBON 07:00 PM

NIAG +13.5 *****


URI at BRWN 07:00 PM

URI -7.0


NKU at TOL 07:00 PM

TOL -12.0 DOUBLE PLAY


UCRV at OHIO 07:00 PM

OHIO -8.0 PLAY OF THE DAY


MORE at ETSU 07:00 PM

ETSU +1.5


HALL at MARQ 07:00 PM

MARQ -3.5


MINN at OSU 07:00 PM

MINN +11.0 DOUBLE PLAY


CLEM at UNC 07:00 PM

UNC -15.0


ORU at IPFW 07:00 PM

IPFW -4.5 *****


ARK at DAY 08:00 PM

DAY -8.5 TRIPLE PLAY


SIU at L-IL 08:00 PM

L-IL -1.5


BRAD at UNI 08:00 PM

UNI -20.0 DOUBLE PLAY


MOSU at ILST 08:00 PM

ILST -7.0


INST at EVAN 08:00 PM

INST +10.0


UALR at USA 08:05 PM

UALR -8.0


GSU at UTA 08:15 PM

UTA -4.0


ARST at TROY 08:30 PM

TROY -4.0 DOUBLE PLAY


GASO at TXST 08:30 PM

GASO +7.0 *****


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LATE EVENING GAMES:

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


WMU at VAN 09:00 PM

VAN -19.0 *****


GTWN at DEP 09:00 PM

DEP +4.0


SYR at PITT 09:00 PM

SYR +7.5


NEV at UNM 09:00 PM

UNM -7.5 BLOW OUT


UCD at BSU 09:00 PM

UCD +17.0 TRIPLE PLAY


WYO at SDSU 10:00 PM

SDSU -12.0 BLOW OUT


USU at SJSU 10:00 PM

USU -7.5 BLOW OUT


FRES at UNLV 11:00 PM

FRES +7.5 DOUBLE PLAY

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Preview: Musketeers (12-0) at Wildcats (10-2)
Date: December 31, 2015 12:00 PM EDT

Villanova has been the class of the Big East in the past two seasons, while Xavier has merely been trying to make its presence felt in a new conference.

Now the Musketeers hope to prove their historic start hasn't been a fluke as they face their toughest test in the league opener against the Wildcats.

In their first meeting since the 2015 Big East tournament title game, sixth-ranked Xavier looks to remain one of the nation's four unbeatens Thursday night when they try to end No. 16 Villanova's 33-game winning streak at The Pavilion.

The Wildcats have won the past two Big East regular-season titles while the Musketeers have finished third and sixth since arriving from the A-10 in 2012-13, reaching the NCAA Tournament both seasons.

The Musketeers appear poised to make a run at toppling Villanova this season after earning their highest AP ranking during their school-best 12-0 start.

"(Xavier) is a Sweet 16 team (2015) that has most of the team back," Wildcats coach Jay Wright told the team's official website. "That experience for a team is really valuable. ... You're seeing all that really evolve in their team this year."

A talented young backcourt has keyed Xavier's success. Sophomore Trevon Bluiett is averaging a team-high 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, while freshman Edmond Sumner ranks second with 11.7 points per game.

Sumner scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the second half Dec. 22, and Bluiett had 14 of his 17 after halftime as Xavier rallied back from a 18-point deficit by shooting 59.0 percent in the second half of a 78-70 win at Wake Forest.

The Musketeers are averaging 81.4 points - more than five better than Villanova - with five players scoring in double figures. They've also been dominant on the boards, ranking in the top five nationally with a plus-12.9 rebounding margin.

Mack's club, however, will be tested by the Wildcats, who rank in the top 15 nationally with 59.1 points allowed per game and are in the top 10 with a 37.1 defensive field-goal percentage. They only have a plus-1.0 rebounding margin, but amassed a 80-58 advantage on the glass over their past two.

"They challenge you when they're on the defensive end," Xavier coach Chris Mack said. "They're pecking at the ball. They fly to penetration and take charges."

Villanova (10-2) has regrouped following an 86-75 loss at then-No. 8 Virginia on Dec. 19 by topping Delaware and Penn by a combined 50 points at home.

This will be the first time a top 10 team has visited The Pavilion since No. 4 Pittsburgh defeated No. 9 Villanova 57-54 on Feb. 12, 2011. The Wildcats, however, have won there on 11 of the 14 occasions when both teams have been ranked.

Xavier has dropped five straight in this series by an average of 14.4 points, including a 69-52 loss in the Big East tournament title game March 14.

'As soon as the ball goes up, we're going to be ready,' Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu insisted. 'Everyone knows, the Big East is a whole different beast.'

Freshman Jalen Brunson is gaining confidence for the Wildcats, shooting 9 for 18 from 3-point range over his last four games. He scored 20 of his season-high 22 points in the second half of Monday's 77-57 home win over Penn in Big 5 play and is third on the team in scoring at 11.7 points per game.

Brunson has helped pick up the scoring while Kris Jenkins deals with a sprained right knee he suffered against Delaware. The junior forward finished with just two points on three shots in 19 minutes off the bench on Monday.

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Preview: Friars (12-1) at Bulldogs (11-1)
Date: December 31, 2015 2:30 PM EDT

Hinkle Fieldhouse has held its share of big games over its 87-year history. The next one could top them all.

The historic venue will pit top 15 teams for only the second time ever when No. 9 Butler hosts 12th-ranked Providence Thursday afternoon in a marquee Big East opener for both surprising programs.

This is a matchup of two of the nation's hottest teams. Butler (11-1) has won eight straight since losing to No. 13 Miami in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off title game on Nov. 22 and Providence (12-1) six in a row since falling to top-ranked Michigan State in the Wooden Legacy championship on Nov. 29. Each owns signature wins as well, with the Bulldogs handing then No. 9-Purdue its lone defeat on Dec. 19 in Indianapolis and the Friars dealing eighth-ranked Arizona its only loss Nov. 27 in Anaheim.

Those impressive credentials have created arguably the most anticipated matchup at Hinkle Fieldhouse since Butler's memorable 64-63 triumph over No. 8 Gonzaga on Jan. 19, 2013.

The Friars' success has been less expected, having been picked fifth in the Big East preseason poll after losing 2014-15 conference scoring leader LaDontae Henton. They've done it largely by taking care of the ball and taking it away from the opposition, with reigning co-Big East Player of the Year Kris Dunn leading a group that's committed just 10.2 turnovers per game and forced 15.3.

Reaching that standard figures to be tough against a Butler team that's been one of the nation's most efficient. The Bulldogs, picked third in the conference, rank second in Division I at 89.9 points per game, sixth in fewest turnovers (9.8 per game) and seventh in field goal percentage (51.2).

The Bulldogs, led by accomplished seniors Kellen Dunham (15.6 ppg) and Roosevelt Jones (13.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg), have five wins by at least 27 points, the latest Monday's 92-54 blowout of IUPUI that improved them to 20-3 at home since the start of last season.

"Our older guys have shown great leadership throughout this non-conference portion of the schedule," coach Chris Holtmann said. "They've had the right approach and that has led to a terrific non-conference record. We're proud of that. But we also know what's coming. We have some of the best teams in the country in the next few weeks."

Providence's rise has been made possible by the emergence of sophomores Ben Bentil (18.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg), Rodney Bullock (13.6 ppg, 7.5) and Jalen Lindsey (8.7 ppg) to help ease the burden on Dunn, whose 3.18 steals per game is second nationally.

The Friars come in off a 10-day break following a 90-66 rout of Massachusetts on Dec. 21 in which Bentil posted a career-high 32 points and 12 rebounds.

"To Ben's credit he's really developed and is playing with a purpose,' coach Ed Cooley said. 'He's a tough matchup. Anybody who can go off the bounce and go inside and out, those are some scary numbers he put up.'

Dunn added 14 points and 11 assists after missing the previous two games due to illness.

The All-America candidate tallied 20 of his 25 points in the second half to rally Providence to a 66-62 victory at Butler on Jan. 6, the Friars' second win at Hinkle in as many years. They're 3-1 in the series since the Bulldogs joined the Big East in 2013-14.

Butler held Henton to eight points and went 20 of 20 from the foul line to win 68-64 at Providence on March 7.