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Dunkel

Sunday, January 22

Wofford @ E Tenn State

Game 871-872
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wofford
47.288
E Tenn State
66.454
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
E Tenn State
by 19
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
E Tenn State
by 11
147
Dunkel Pick:
E Tenn State
(-11); Over

Siena @ Manhattan

Game 869-870
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Siena
56.769
Manhattan
46.283
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Siena
by 10 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Siena
by 1 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Siena
(-1 1/2); Over

Fairfield @ Monmouth

Game 867-868
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fairfield
47.252
Monmouth
61.711
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Monmouth
by 14 1/2
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Monmouth
by 12 1/2
161
Dunkel Pick:
Monmouth
(-12 1/2); Over

Arizona State @ USC

Game 865-866
January 22, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona State
59.771
USC
65.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 6
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 8 1/2
165
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(+8 1/2); Over

Virginia Tech @ Clemson

Game 863-864
January 22, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia Tech
67.201
Clemson
67.571
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia Tech
Even
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 6
151
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia Tech
(+6); Under

East Carolina @ Connecticut

Game 861-862
January 22, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
East Carolina
51.251
Connecticut
65.686
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 14 1/2
121
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 10 1/2
113
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(-10 1/2); Over

UCF @ Memphis

Game 859-860
January 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCF
60.027
Memphis
68.044
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 8
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 4 1/2
131
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-4 1/2); Over

Illinois-Chicago @ Valparaiso

Game 857-858
January 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois-Chicago
52.890
Valparaiso
63.214
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Valparaiso
by 10 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Valparaiso
by 12 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois-Chicago
(+12 1/2); Over

Youngstown St @ WI-Milwaukee

Game 855-856
January 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Youngstown St
47.872
WI-Milwaukee
50.281
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
WI-Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
WI-Milwaukee
by 4 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Youngstown St
(+4 1/2); Over

LaSalle @ VA-Commonwealth

Game 853-854
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LaSalle
57.376
VA-Commonwealth
71.285
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
VA-Commonwealth
by 14
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
VA-Commonwealth
by 7
157
Dunkel Pick:
VA-Commonwealth
(-7); Under

Georgetown @ Xavier

Game 851-852
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgetown
66.216
Xavier
69.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 3
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 9
148
Dunkel Pick:
Georgetown
(+9); Over

Oakland @ Wright State

Game 849-850
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
59.429
Wright State
51.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 8
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 3
146
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-3); Under

St Louis @ Dayton

Game 847-848
January 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Louis
49.117
Dayton
69.280
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dayton
by 20
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dayton
by 23 1/2
124
Dunkel Pick:
St Louis
(+23 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Northern Kentucky

Game 845-846
January 22, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
49.017
Northern Kentucky
52.486
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 3 1/2
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 9
156
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+9); Over

George Mason @ Richmond

Game 843-844
January 22, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
George Mason
60.727
Richmond
59.115
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
George Mason
by 1 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Richmond
by 6
147
Dunkel Pick:
George Mason
(+6); Over

Northwestern @ Ohio State

Game 841-842
January 22, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
64.860
Ohio State
72.363
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 7 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
Pick
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
Over

St John's @ Seton Hall

Game 839-840
January 22, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St John's
55.209
Seton Hall
72.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seton Hall
by 17 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seton Hall
by 8 1/2
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seton Hall
(-8 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 22

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ST JOHNS (9 - 11) at SETON HALL (12 - 6) - 1/22/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 2-2 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-1 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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NORTHWESTERN (15 - 4) at OHIO ST (12 - 7) - 1/22/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
OHIO ST is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
OHIO ST is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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GEORGE MASON (12 - 6) at RICHMOND (11 - 7) - 1/22/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.


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




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DETROIT (4 - 15) at N KENTUCKY (12 - 8) - 1/22/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
N KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
N KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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SAINT LOUIS (5 - 13) at DAYTON (14 - 4) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-2 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 4-0 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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OAKLAND (15 - 5) at WRIGHT ST (13 - 7) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-24 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 5-1 straight up against WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGETOWN (10 - 9) at XAVIER (13 - 5) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 164-207 ATS (-63.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
XAVIER is 323-270 ATS (+26.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
XAVIER is 323-270 ATS (+26.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
XAVIER is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
XAVIER is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
XAVIER is 219-168 ATS (+34.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 5-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 5-1 straight up against GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LASALLE (11 - 5) at VA COMMONWEALTH (14 - 5) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 134-171 ATS (-54.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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




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YOUNGSTOWN ST (9 - 12) at WI-MILWAUKEE (6 - 14) - 1/22/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 190-146 ATS (+29.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 184-143 ATS (+26.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 5-0 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-1 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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IL-CHICAGO (11 - 8) at VALPARAISO (15 - 4) - 1/22/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 3-2 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 5-0 straight up against IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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UCF (14 - 4) at MEMPHIS (14 - 5) - 1/22/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 150-104 ATS (+35.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UCF is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-0 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against UCF 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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E CAROLINA (9 - 10) at CONNECTICUT (7 - 11) - 1/22/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 139-187 ATS (-66.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 57-85 ATS (-36.5 Units) in January games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 130-177 ATS (-64.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 86-122 ATS (-48.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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VIRGINIA TECH (14 - 4) at CLEMSON (11 - 7) - 1/22/2017, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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ARIZONA ST (9 - 10) at USC (16 - 4) - 1/22/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
ARIZONA ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.


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




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FAIRFIELD (8 - 9) at MONMOUTH (15 - 5) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 101-72 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MONMOUTH is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MONMOUTH is 3-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
MONMOUTH is 5-0 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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SIENA (8 - 12) at MANHATTAN (7 - 13) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 3-2 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 3-2 straight up against SIENA 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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WOFFORD (8 - 11) at E TENN ST (14 - 5) - 1/22/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WOFFORD is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
WOFFORD is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
WOFFORD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
WOFFORD is 51-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
WOFFORD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
E TENN ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 3-1 against the spread versus E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
WOFFORD is 3-1 straight up against E TENN 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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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 22

Seton Hall lost its last three games (all on road) after a 12-3 start, losing last game by 30 at Villanova. Pirates won both their Big East home games, over Marquette/DePaul. Hall turns ball over 23% of time in Big East games, making just 60.2% on foul line. St John’s lost four of last five games, losing last two road games, by 15 at Xavier, 28 at Georgetown. Johnnies are playing fastest tempo in league. Seton Hall won three of last four games with St John’s, winning last two in Newark, 78-67/79-60. Big East home favorites of 8+ points are 9-2-1 vs spread.

Northwestern won its last three games by 8-9-35 points as they try to make NCAAs for first time; Wildcats are 4-2 in Big 14, with four of those six games on road- they’re 3-1 on road, with only loss at Michigan State by 9. Ohio State won its last two games by total of six points after an 0-4 start in Big 14- they’re 1-1 at home, beating Michigan State, losing by 1 to Purdue. Buckeyes won their last 12 games with Northwestern, winning last 11 meetings here, last four all by 8+ points. Home teams are 6-5 vs spread in Big 14 games with spread of 2 or less points.

George Mason is 2-3 in A-14, 1-1 on road, losing at St Bonaventure by 10, winning at St Joe’s. Patriots hold opponents to 28.8% on arc. George Mason is 4-1 vs Richmond in A-14 games, winning 78-74 (+13) here LY. home side won four of last five series games. Spiders won five of last six games, are tied for first in A-14; they’re 2-0 in A-14 home games, beating Fordham by 8, Bonnies by 17. Richmond shoots 58.9% inside arc, has best eFG% in league. A-14 home favorites of 7 or less points are 6-8 against the spread this month.

Northern Kentucky lost its last three games by 9-10-9 points; Norse are shooting 38% on arc, have best eFG% in league. Detroit lost 106-88 Friday night after winning its previous two games; Titans are 2-5 in Horizon, 1-3 on road, losing by 14-7-18 points. Road team won all three Horizon matchups between Detroit/Northern Kentucky; Norse won first meeting this year, 81-70 in Motor City on Dec 29- they made 14-30 on arc in game they trailed 39-34 at the half. Horizon League home favorites of 9+ points are 3-5 against the spread.

Oakland is 5-2 in Horizon, 3-0 on road, with wins by 12-1-9 points; both their Horizon losses came at home. Grizzlies are better on defense this year but are shooting just 26.2% on arc in Horizon games. Oakland won five of last six games with Wright State, beating Raiders 81-62 on Dec 29, a win that avenged in LY’s Horizon tourney. Wright lost last two visits here, by 8-26 points. Raiders are 4-3 in Horizon, 2-1 at home, beating Cleveland St/Detroit, losing by 5 to Youngstown. Horizon road favorites are 7-2 against the spread.

Xavier was 0-3 since Myles Davis returned to team; he played 10 mpg in those games, but is now gone. Musketeers are 2-1 in Big East home games, beating Providence/St John’s- they lost last home game to Creighton. Xavier is 6-2 vs Georgetown in Big East meetings; Musketeers won two of three played here- they won first meeting this year 81-76 on New Year’s Eve, outscoring Hoyas 29-14 on foul line. Hoyas are 0-2 on Big East road, losing by 10 at Marquette, 6 at Providence. Big East home favorites of 9+ points are 8-2 vs spread.

VCU lost its last two games by total of 8 points after getting beat at buzzer by Fordham last game; Rams are 2-0 at home in A-14, beating UMass by 17, Geo Wash by 30- they’re turning ball over 20.6% of time in A-14 games. LaSalle won its last five games; four of those were at home. Explorers are 1-1 on A-14 road, losing by 11 at Dayton but winning at Rhode Island. LaSalle/VCU split their four A-14 meetings, going 1-1 in each building. Two of last three series games went OT. A-14 favorites of 7+ points are 9-10 vs spread.

Milwaukee split its last four games after a 4-13 start; Panthers are 2-1 at home in Horizon, losing to Wright St by 3, beating No Kentucky/Cleveland St. Milwaukee won six of last seven games with Youngstown, winning last three played here by 6-15-28 points; they lost in double OT at Youngstown Dec 29, leading by 3 in last minute. Penguins won at Green Bay Friday, snapping 3-game skid; they’re 2-2 on Horizon road, with losses by 13-16 at No Kentucky/Detroit. Horizon home favorites of 5 or less points are 2-7 against the spread.

Memphis won five of its last six games, winning last game in OT at Houston; Tigers are 2-1 at home in AAC, beating UConn/USF, losing by 4 to SMU. Memphis won its last ten games with Central Florida; they beat UCF by 11-17 points LY. Knights lost last ten visits here, with six of last seven losses by 16+ points. UCF is 5-1 in AAC, with four of six games at home, despite turning ball over 23.9% of time- their only loss was by 15 at UConn- Knights won other road game, at Tulane. AAC home favorites of 6 or less points are 3-5 vs spread this season.

East Carolina lost its last five games, scoring 51 pts/game; they’re 0-2 on road in AAC, losing by 3 at UCF, 19 at Temple. Pirates are shooting only 20.7% on arc, 59.2% on line in league games. UConn lost six of last eight games, with three losses by 3 or less points; they’re down to seven man rotation. Huskies are 2-1 at home in AAC, losing to Houston by 16, but beating UCF and Temple. UConn won its last three games with East Carolina, by 13-11-18 points (2-1 vs spread). AAC double digit favorites are 4-6 against the spread this season.

Clemson lost its last five games after an 11-2 start; they really need a win- Tigers lost last two home games by total of 7 points, to UNC/Virginia. Clemson has worst eFG% defense in ACC games, forcing turnovers only 16.5% of time, after they bullied pre-conference opponents. Home side won eight of last ten Virginia Tech-Clemson games; Hokies lost last four visits here, by 9-2-7-21 points. Va Tech is 0-2 on ACC road, losing by 25 at NC State, 15 at Florida State; they won at Michigan in only other road game. ACC home favorites of 6 or less points are 9-6.

USC lost four of its last six games after a 14-0 start; they lost last two home games, to Arizona, Cal by total of 8 points. Trojans are shooting only 41.9% inside arc in league games. Arizona State lost its last three games, allowing 93.7 pts/game; Pac-12 teams are shooting 61.1% inside arc against the Sun Devils. ASU won six of last nine games with USC, but they lost two of last three visits to Galen Center, by 1-10 points. Home side won six of last seven series games. Pac-12 home favorites of 8 or less points are 7-4 against the spread.

Home side is 12-1 in last 13 Siena-Manhattan games; Saints lost last six visits to Draddy Gym, losing by 3-19-20-22-8-35 points. Siena beat Jaspers 89-76 in MAAC tourney last March. Siena won four of its last five games, losing at St Peter’s last game when their PG was suspended, but he is back here. Saints are 1-11 on road this season, with only win by 9 at Fairfield. Jaspers lost last two games by 15-11 points; they’re 2-7 in MAAC, 2-3 at home, with wins over Niagara/Rider. MAAC road favorites of 4 or less points are 4-3 vs spread.

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Sunday, January 22

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
ST. JOHN'S vs. SETON HALL
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. John's last 8 games when playing on the road against Seton Hall
St. John's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seton Hall
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seton Hall is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 22, 1:00 PM
GEORGE MASON vs. RICHMOND
George Mason is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of George Mason's last 6 games on the road
Richmond is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against George Mason
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Richmond's last 6 games when playing George Mason

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JANUARY 22, 1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. NORTHERN KENTUCKY
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games on the road
Detroit is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
No trends available

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JANUARY 22, 1:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. OHIO STATE
Northwestern is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ohio State's last 8 games when playing Northwestern
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State's last 6 games when playing at home against Northwestern

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JANUARY 22, 1:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Youngstown State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Milwaukee
Youngstown State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Wisc-Milwaukee is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. MONMOUTH
Fairfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Monmouth
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fairfield's last 5 games on the road
Monmouth is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Monmouth's last 6 games

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. DAYTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dayton
Saint Louis is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Dayton
Dayton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dayton's last 6 games

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wofford's last 5 games on the road
Wofford is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
No trends available

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
LA SALLE vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
La Salle is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
La Salle is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 6 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. XAVIER
Georgetown is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Georgetown is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Xavier's last 6 games
Xavier is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. WRIGHT STATE
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Wright State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

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JANUARY 22, 2:00 PM
SIENA vs. MANHATTAN
Siena is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Siena is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Manhattan's last 5 games when playing Siena
Manhattan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Siena

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JANUARY 22, 3:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. VALPARAISO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Illinois-Chicago's last 9 games when playing on the road against Valparaiso
Illinois-Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Valparaiso
Valparaiso is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Valparaiso is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 22, 4:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. MEMPHIS
Central Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Central Florida is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against Central Florida
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Central Florida

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JANUARY 22, 6:00 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. CONNECTICUT
East Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Connecticut is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

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JANUARY 22, 6:30 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Virginia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Virginia Tech's last 8 games when playing on the road against Clemson
Clemson is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Clemson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 22, 8:30 PM
ARIZONA STATE vs. USC
Arizona State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of USC's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona State
USC is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona State

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Sunday's Tip Sheet
January 21, 2017

This Sunday’s college hoops schedule closes things out with some coast-to-coast betting action in both the ACC and the Pac-12 in an ESPNU double header. The first game sends the Virginia Tech Hokies on the road to face the Clemson Tigers. Heading out west, Arizona State will go on the road to tangle with the USC Trojans.

Virginia Tech Hokies at Clemson Tigers (ESPNU, 6:30 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Clemson -7

Betting Matchup

The Hokies were able to even their record to 3-3 straight-up in ACC play with Wednesday’s tight 62-61 victory against Georgia Tech, but after failing to cover as 12-point home favorites they are 2-4 against the spread. The total stayed UNDER the 145 ½-point closing line in that game after going OVER in four of their first five conference games. Senior forward Zach LeDay leads the team in scoring with 16.3 points per game and he has been able to exceed that scoring average in three of his last four games. Virginia Tech (14-4 SU, 7-7 ATS) is averaging 81.4 points and 35.6 rebounds a game and it is allowing an average of 71.7 points at the other end of the court.

Clemson’s football team’s recent national title has probably helped to deflect much of the attention away from its basketball team’s current five-game losing streak both SU and ATS. Thursday’s 92-60 loss to Louisville as five-point road underdogs dropped the Tigers to 11-7 SU and 7-9 ATS on the year. The total has now gone OVER in their last five games after allowing an average of 81.6 points during this slide. The one bright spot has been the play of senior forward Jaron Blossomgame with 17.9 PPG on a shooting percentage of 51.9 percent. His 10 points in the loss to Louisville was the first time he failed to cross the 20-point mark in his last five starts.

Betting Trends

-- The Hokies have covered in seven of their last nine Sunday games and they are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a SU win. The total has gone OVER in five of their last seven road games.

-- The Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games, but they are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. The total has gone OVER in their last five games at home.

-- Head-to-head in this ACC tilt, the underdog has a 6-2 edge ATS in the last eight meetings and the total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in six of the last seven meetings in Clemson.

Arizona State Sun Devils at USC Trojans (ESPNU, 8:30 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: USC -9 ½

Betting Matchup

With just two SU wins in their first six conference games, the Sun Devils are 9-10 SU on the year. They have gone an even 3-3 ATS during this same span as part of an overall ATS record of 7-10-1. The total went OVER 180 points in Thursday’s 102-80 loss to UCLA as a heavy 19 ½-point road underdog and it has gone OVER in seven of Arizona State’s last eight contests. Senior guard Torian Graham (18.5 PPG) leads a Sun Devils’ offense that is averaging a respectable 81.5 points a game and he is coming off a 26-point night in the loss to the Bruins. The problem has been at the other end of the court with a defensive effort that is allowing 83.9 PPG.

USC’s impressive run through the nonconference portion of its schedule at 13-0 SU has not carried over to play in the Pac-12 with just three SU victories in its first seven conference games. The Trojans’ latest setback was at the hands of Arizona this past Thursday with a 73-66 loss as 3 ½-point home underdogs. They are now a costly 2-9 ATS in their last 11 outings and the total has stayed UNDER in five of their last seven games. USC trailed by as many as 23 points in Thursday’s loss, but they were able to make a game of it behind junior guard Elijah Stewart’s team-high 20 points. He is one of three players on the team averaging at least 13 points a game.

Betting Trends

-- The Sun Devils are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road and 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games played on a Sunday. The total has gone OVER in their last four road games.

-- The Trojans have failed to cover in six of their last seven home games, but they are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a SU loss. The total has gone OVER in eight of their last 11 games played at home.

-- The home team in this matchup has won six of the last eight meetings SU. Southern Cal has a 3-1 edge ATS in the last four games and the total has stayed UNDER in the last six meetings.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SJU at HALL 12:00 PM

SJU +8.5

O 152.0

NW at OSU 01:00 PM

U 136.5

DETU at NKU 01:00 PM

DETU +9.0

O 155.5

YSU at MILW 01:00 PM

YSU +4.5

O 146.5

GMU at RICH 01:00 PM

RICH -6.0

U 147.0

LAS at VCU 02:00 PM

VCU -7.0

O 153.0

GTWN at XAV 02:00 PM

XAV -10.0

U 148.5

SIE at MAN 02:00 PM

SIE -2.5

O 145.0

SLU at DAY 02:00 PM

DAY -23.5

OAK at WRST 02:00 PM

OAK -3.0

O 147.5

FAIR at MONM 02:00 PM

MONM -13.0

U 161.5

WOF at ETSU 02:00 PM

O 147.5

UIC at VALP 03:00 PM

VALP -12.5

O 147.0

UCF at MEM 04:00 PM

UCF +5.5

O 135.5

ECU at UCONN 06:00 PM

O 119.0

VT at CLEM 06:30 PM

VT +6.0

O 149.0

ASU at USC 08:30 PM

ASU +8.0

O 161.0

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Preview: Hoyas (10-9) at Musketeers (13-5)
Date: January 22, 2017 2:00 PM EDT

CINCINNATI -- The Xavier Musketeers are hoping to put a tumultuous two weeks behind them and get back on the winning track.

Following three straight losses and the departure of senior guard Myles Davis from the program, the 20th-ranked Musketeers will host the Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday afternoon at Cintas Center.

Xavier (13-5, 3-3 in the Big East) has lost three straight games for the first time since the 2013-14 season, losing to No. 1 Villanova, No. 13 Butler, and No. 7 Creighton.

It was considered the toughest three-game stretch in program history, but that didn't make the losses any easier to take.

"People are going to throw dirt on our grave, but I can't worry about that," Xavier head coach Chris Mack said.

Davis returned from a 15-game suspension following an offseason incident with his ex-girlfriend and scored two points in three games while going 0-for-8 from the field.

On Friday, Davis announced via social media that he was leaving the team.

"Myles and I met this morning," said Mack in a statement Friday. "As Myles stated, he has left our basketball program. He and his family have asked for privacy and can share more information if they see fit."

Davis was a key contributor to last year's team, which won 28 games and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Davis was the Musketeers' third-leading scorer and led the team in assists.

With more than two-thirds of the Big East Conference slate left to play, there's plenty of time for Xavier to right the ship. But, it needs to start against the struggling Hoyas, who have lost five of seven games.

To win Sunday, Georgetown (10-9, 1-5) needs another big performance from junior guard A.J. Peak, who scored 21 points in an 81-76 loss to Xavier on New Year's Eve at the Verizon Center.

Peak was named the Big East player of the week this past week after averaging 18.5 points in wins over UConn and St. John's.

The Hoyas can ill afford to have another dismal shooting night on Sunday at Cintas Center. They shot only 32.7 percent and went 5-of-23 from 3-point range in a 74-56 loss to Providence on Monday.

"I think we got a little discouraged when a few offensive possessions didn't go our way," Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. "We let one end of the court affect the other."

One of Xavier's big concerns coming into this season was rebounding, especially after losing big men James Farr and Jalen Reynolds.

However, that hasn't been among the issues for the Musketeers who lead the Big East and rank 20th nationally in rebounding margin. In Monday's loss at Creighton, Rashid Gaston had a career-high 17 boards.

On the flip-side, Xavier has committed 47 turnovers over the last three games, including 17 on Monday which led to 17 Bluejays' points in a five-point loss.

Then there's the Musketeers' physical condition. Point guard Edmond Sumner has been playing despite a shoulder issue but is expected to be fine for Sunday.

Several other players missed practice at various points this week because of illness.

Xavier leads the series 10-4, including wins in five of the last six meetings. The Musketeers are 6-2 against the Hoyas since the teams became Big East rivals.

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Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

— Dallas 122, Lakers 73— LA’s 2nd loss by 40+ points in last ten days.

— Home favorites went 8-2 in the NFL playoffs this season. Unusual.

— Concessions prices at Falcons’ new stadium: $5 beers, $2 hot dogs, $2 refillable sodas.

— Suns 115, Raptors 103— Damn good weekend for Phoenix, back/back road wins.

— T’wolves 111, Nuggets 108— Minnesota won five of its last seven games.

— Opening line for the Super Bowl: Patriots -3, with total of 57.5, which would be the highest total in Super Bowl history.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend

13) Willie Taggart is the new football coach at Oregon, but his tenure is off to a rocky start; three of his players wound up in the hospital after workouts under the new strength coach (who came with Taggart from USF) who was then suspended for a month.

Then his new offensive coordinator was arrested for DUI last week and will be fired for cause. All this in about a month. No bueno.

12) Al Geiberger was the first golfer to shoot 59 in a PGA event; he won the Memphis Open that week by three shots, Weird thing is, his other three rounds that week? 72-70-72.

How do you shoot 59 one day and not break 70 any of the other three days?

11) Of the eight rounds of 59 on Tour, only four came on par-72 courses.

Adam Hadwin shot 59 this week and didn’t win the tournament.

10) Broadcaster Barry Tompkins is in his mid-70’s now; he teaches broadcasting in college, has been a local sports anchor, been in movies (Rocky IV), broadcast boxing, football, basketball, tennis- he’s had a great career.

Working the LMU-Santa Clara basketball game Saturday night, Tompkins told partner Brad Holland that he never attended college. Apparently he tried to become an actor at an early age and that didn’t go too well. Things worked out really well since then, though.

9) When the NBA players voted for the All-Star teams, 51 players voted for Kristaps Porzingis, 50 players voted for Carmelo Anthony.

8) Cal Poly has an assistant coach from Poland, a freshman big man from Poland and will apparently try to start a recruiting pipeline from Poland, much like what St Mary’s has done with Australian players.

There is a Big West rule that teams have to give at least 7 of their 13 scholarships to kids from California, so the Mustangs will be going international with those other six free rides.

7) Arizona beat UCLA Saturday; heard someone saying that Sean Miller gave everyone else the blueprint for how to beat the Bruins. One small problem with that:

Very few teams have Arizona’s talent level, a level right there with UCLA and few teams defend like Arizona does— they were great at contesting 3-pointers Saturday.

6) There have been 19 games this season where a D-I college player scored 40+ points in a game; that player’s team is 12-7 in those games.

5) Virginia Tech 82, Clemson 81— Tigers have now lost six games in a row, as a promising season has turned into the season from hell.

Same thing at Colorado; the Buffs were picked to finish 4th in the Pac-12; right now, they’re 0-7 after losing in OT at perennial league doormat Washington State.

4) I don’t want to hear anything about 11 or 12 teams from the ACC making the NCAA’s; you finish 11th or 12th in a 15-team league, you don’t deserve to be in the national tournament.

These days, the Big-5 football conferences wield a lot of power, but the line has to be drawn somewhere. Much rather see two teams from mid-major leagues get in the tournament.

3) Patriots 36, Steelers 17— How come the Patriots win so much but no one hires their coordinators to become head coaches?

I’m guessing Antonio Brown didn’t broadcast Mike Tomlin’s postgame speech on Facebook.

2) Falcons 44, Packers 21— This was an awful game, just a complete destruction by the Falcon offense, which put up 493 yards in an easy win.

1— Kickers were 33-33 on field goals this postseason until Mason Crosby’s missed field goal in first quarter in Atlanta.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Monday, January 23

NC State @ Duke

Game 519-520
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC State
61.961
Duke
75.959
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 14
170
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 16
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(+16); Over

Gonzaga @ Portland

Game 549-550
January 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Gonzaga
72.499
Portland
56.184
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 16 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 24
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+24); Over

Texas Southern @ Miss Valley St

Game 547-548
January 23, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas Southern
47.411
Miss Valley St
39.448
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Southern
by 8
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Southern
by 13
157
Dunkel Pick:
Miss Valley St
(+13); Under

American @ Holy Cross

Game 545-546
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
American
40.522
Holy Cross
58.894
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Holy Cross
by 18 1/2
108
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Holy Cross
by 9
117 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Holy Cross
(-9); Under

Quinnipiac @ Iona

Game 543-544
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Quinnipiac
46.073
Iona
63.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iona
by 17
168
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iona
by 10
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Iona
(-10); Over

Rider @ St Peter's

Game 541-542
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rider
49.920
St Peter's
57.055
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Peter's
by 7
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Peter's
by 4
128 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St Peter's
(-4); Over

Canisius @ Niagara

Game 539-540
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Canisius
55.722
Niagara
49.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Canisius
by 6
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Canisius
by 3 1/2
159
Dunkel Pick:
Canisius
(-3 1/2); Over

Oklahoma @ Texas

Game 537-538
January 23, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
68.558
Texas
66.985
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 1 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(+2 1/2); Over

LA-Monroe @ Texas State

Game 535-536
January 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
51.976
Texas State
49.371
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Monroe
by 2 1/2
114
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas State
by 5 1/2
121 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Monroe
(+5 1/2); Under

LA-Lafayette @ TX-Arlington

Game 533-534
January 23, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Lafayette
52.139
TX-Arlington
60.599
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-Arlington
by 8 1/2
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-Arlington
by 5 1/2
164
Dunkel Pick:
TX-Arlington
(-5 1/2); Over

South Alabama @ Arkansas St

Game 531-532
January 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Alabama
46.272
Arkansas St
57.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas St
by 11 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas St
by 8 1/2
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas St
(-8 1/2); Under

Troy @ AR-Little Rock

Game 529-530
January 23, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Troy
53.730
AR-Little Rock
54.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
AR-Little Rock
by 1
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
AR-Little Rock
by 3
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(+3); Over

TCU @ Oklahoma State

Game 527-528
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TCU
72.301
Oklahoma State
69.199
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TCU
by 3
168
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma State
by 4
161
Dunkel Pick:
TCU
(+4); Over

Cleveland State @ Green Bay

Game 525-526
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland State
45.709
Green Bay
59.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 14
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 6 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(-6 1/2); Under

Appalachian St @ Georgia State

Game 523-524
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
47.677
Georgia State
61.915
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia State
by 14
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia State
by 10
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia State
(-10); Over

Coastal Carolina @ Georgia Southern

Game 521-522
January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coastal Carolina
56.449
Georgia Southern
54.822
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 1 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Southern
by 7
150
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(+7); Under

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 23

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NC STATE (13 - 7) at DUKE (15 - 4) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 127-88 ATS (+30.2 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 3-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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COASTAL CAROLINA (9 - 10) at GA SOUTHERN (13 - 6) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (6 - 11) at GEORGIA ST (11 - 7) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GEORGIA ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 2-2 straight up against APPALACHIAN 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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CLEVELAND ST (6 - 14) at WI-GREEN BAY (11 - 8) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 60-104 ATS (-54.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 109-80 ATS (+21.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-2 straight up against CLEVELAND ST 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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TCU (14 - 5) at OKLAHOMA ST (11 - 8) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 145-184 ATS (-57.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TCU is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
TCU is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
TCU is 158-209 ATS (-71.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 97-133 ATS (-49.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 116-151 ATS (-50.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-2 straight up against TCU 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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TROY (10 - 10) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (12 - 7) - 1/23/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TROY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 4-0 straight up against TROY 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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S ALABAMA (9 - 10) at ARKANSAS ST (13 - 6) - 1/23/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 115-151 ATS (-51.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 2-2 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 3-1 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (13 - 6) at TX-ARLINGTON (14 - 5) - 1/23/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus TX-ARLINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 2-2 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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LA-MONROE (6 - 13) at TEXAS ST (10 - 8) - 1/23/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
LA-MONROE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 4-0 straight up against TEXAS 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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OKLAHOMA (8 - 10) at TEXAS (7 - 12) - 1/23/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 3-1 straight up against TEXAS 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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CANISIUS (12 - 8) at NIAGARA (6 - 14) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 this season.
NIAGARA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
NIAGARA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 3-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 4-1 straight up against NIAGARA 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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RIDER (12 - 8) at ST PETERS (10 - 9) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 53-26 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
RIDER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 65-96 ATS (-40.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 65-96 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST PETERS is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST PETERS is 20-45 ATS (-29.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST PETERS is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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QUINNIPIAC (8 - 11) at IONA (12 - 8) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
QUINNIPIAC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in January games this season.
QUINNIPIAC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
IONA is 60-86 ATS (-34.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
IONA is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
IONA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 3-2 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-1 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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AMERICAN (5 - 13) at HOLY CROSS (10 - 10) - 1/23/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOLY CROSS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AMERICAN is 1-0 against the spread versus HOLY CROSS over the last 3 seasons
AMERICAN is 4-0 straight up against HOLY CROSS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS SOUTHERN (9 - 9) at MISS VALLEY ST (2 - 17) - 1/23/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 4-0 straight up against MISS VALLEY ST over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, January 23

Duke was down 11 at half, Saturday, stormed back to beat Miami 70-58; Blue Devils are 3-3 in ACC, 3-0 at home, winning by 53-11-12 points- they got Jefferson back vs Miami (12 rebounds in 34:00) which is big help. NC State lost five of last seven games, is 0-3 on ACC road, losing by 18-51-8 points- they’re 12-40 on arc in last two road games. Duke won four in row, seven last eight games with NC State, winning last nine played here, but only one of last four was by more than 13 points. ACC home favorites of 13+ points are 4-3 vs spread.

Georgia Southern is 6-0 in Sun Belt but their last five wins were all by 5 or less points; they won their two road games by total of 7 points over UL schools, Lafayette/Monroe. Eagles is holding teams to 30.1% on arc; their 47.1% eFG% is best in Sun Belt. Coastal Carolina won four of last five games but 1-2 on Sun Belt road, with losses by 21-20 points and a win at Texas State. Chanticleers are solid defensive team that doesn’t foul a lot; teams shoot more from arc against them, and Eagles aren’t great at that. Double digit favorites are 3-2-1 in Sun Belt this season.

Georgia State won its last three games after an 8-7 start, scoring 83.3 pts/game; Panthers are 2-1 at home in Sun Belt, losing to Troy, winning by 3-20 points over Coastal Carolina, USA. Appalachian State is 1-5 in Sun Belt, 0-4 on road, losing away games by 9-15-12-4 points; ASU is putting opponents on foul line more than anyone in league, but they do hold foes to 46.6% inside the arc. Home side won all four App State-Georgia State games; ASU lost last two visits here, by 44-13 points. Sun Belt home favorites of 8+ points are 3-6-1 vs spread.

Green Bay allowed 86 pts/game in losing its last two games after a 5-0 Horizon start; Phoenix is 3-1 at home in Horizon, with wins by 6-9-17 points. Green Bay is 9-2 in its last 11 games with Cleveland State, winning last three by 20-17-1-12 points- they won 76-75 in OT in Cleveland in first meeting this season, after being down 13 early. Vikings lost four of last five visits here, losing by 4-27-11-5 points. State lost five of last six games, is 1-3 on Horizon road, with losses by 4-1-8 points and an upset win at Oakland. Horizon home favorites of 7 or less points are 7-8.

TCU is 3-4 in Big X after an 11-1 pre-conference mark; Horned Frogs are are 1-2 on Big X road, losing by 12 at West Va, 6 at Texas Tech- they scored 61 pts/game in losing last couple games. Oklahoma State won by 19 at Texas Tech Saturday; OSU is now 1-6 in Big X, but led 5 of the 7 games at half. Cowboys are 6-2 in last eight games with TCU, winning last four played here, by 18-32-12-21 points. Home side won last four series games. OSU is last in Big X in 4 of 9 defensive metrics. Big X home favorites of 4 or less points are 2-4 vs spread.

Troy is 2-4 in Sun Belt, 1-3 on road, with losses by 1-4-2 points. Troy is 7-7 in its last 14 games, with all seven losses by 6 or less points. Little Rock is 3-5 in its last eight games after a 9-2 start against a weak non-league schedule; they’re 3-3 in league, 2-2 at home. UALR starts three seniors, has two others in rotation- they’re 3-0 in Sun Belt if they score 73+ points, 0-3 if they don’t. Little Rock won its last six games with Troy State, winning last two played here, by 8-23 points. Sun Belt home favorites of 5 or less points are 5-3 vs spread.

Arkansas State is 4-2 in Sun Belt, 3-0 at home, winning by 3-31-2 points; three of their four Sun Belt wins are by 5 or less points. ASU is shooting 40% from arc in Sun Belt games. Red Wolves won seven of their last eight games with South Alabama; three of last four series games were decided by 5 or less points. Jaguars lost four of last five visits here, with losses by 12-12-12-6 points. USA lost nine of last 11 D-I games; five of their six league games were decided by 6 or less points or in OT. Sun Belt home favorites of 8+ points are 3-6-1 vs spread.

UL-Lafayette is 3-3 in Sun Belt; road team won four of the six games. ULL is 2-1 on road, with wins at Little Rock/Texas St- they lost by 3 at Arkansas St. ULL is rebounding 37.1% of its own misses, but they’re not great on defense. Tex-Arlington is 3-0 at home in Sun Belt, allowing 62.7 pts/game in wins by 21-15-16 points (they’re allowing 85.7 pts/game on road). Cajuns won five of last seven games with Arlington; they won two of three visits here, losing by 1 in OT LY. Sun Belt home favorites of 8 or less points are 7-11 against the spread.

UL-Monroe won its last four games with Texas State, winning by 3-19 points in last two visits here. ULM is 0-6 in Sun Belt, with three losses by 2 points or in OT; Warhawks are 0-4 in Sun Belt road games, losing by 4-9-16-31 points; they’re last in league in 6 of 9 offensive metrics. Texas State is 3-3 in Sun Belt, with all six games decided by 9 or less points; Bobcats play one of ten slowest tempos in country- they lead Sun Belt in both blocked shots/steals in league play. Sun Belt home favorites of 8 or less points are 7-11 against the spread.

Oklahoma is #325 experience team thats played Schedule #6, which explains why they’re 8-10; Sooners are 2-5 in Big X- they split last two games, both in OT. Oklahoma is 1-2 on road, losing by 3-11 points with win at West Va. Texas lost its last five games, losing last two home games by total of 5 points; Longhorns are turning ball over 23.2% of time, shooting only 32.3% on arc. Oklahoma won five of last six games with Texas, splitting last four visits here. Oklahoma is shooting only 44.6% inside arc. Big X home favorites of 4 or less points are 2-4 vs spread.

Canisius lost its last two games by total of nine points; Griffins are 5-4 in MAAC, 2-3 on road, with losses by 6-23-5 points. Niagara snapped 4-game skid with win at St Peter’s Saturday; Purple Eagles are 1-3 at home in MAAC with only win over Siena; their home losses are by 3-6-7 points. Canisius won seven of last eight games with Niagara; they won last four visits here, by 9-13-6-7 points- they beat Purple Eagles in triple OT (102-97) in MAAC tourney LY. MAAC road favorites of 6 or less points are 5-8 against the spread.

St Peter’s won four of last five games, but for some reason, this is their 5th game in last nine days. Peacocks beat Rider 71-65 on road eight days ago, going 22-27 on line, but Broncs are 9-4 in its last 13 games with St Peter’s, winning last five visits to Jersey City- they won 76-45 here LY. St Peter’s forces turnovers 21.6% of time, best in league. Rider lost three of last four games, losing last two road games, by 3 at Manhattan, 10 at Siena. Broncs are worst team in MAAC on foul line (65.3%). MAAC home favorites of 4 or less points are 4-7 vs spread.

Quinnipiac won its last two games, is 5-4 in MAAC but 1-3 on road with losses by 6-4-7 points; Bobcats beat Iona 97-91 in OT nine days ago, after trailing by 6 with 3:08 left- Gaels were 7-23 on arc in game (they’re shooting 41.5% on arc overall in MAAC games). Iona won its last three home games by 13-23-7 points; Gaels won five of last six games with Quinnipiac, winning last three here, by 22-8-19 points. Favorites covered five of last six series games. Double digit home favorites are 3-6 against the spread in MAAC games.

Gonzaga never trailed in 73-52 home win over Portland Saturday; this game is makeup of a previous snowout. Pilots lost PG Wintering (ACL) for season LW, so they’re in trouble, losing last five games. Portland lost last two home games, by 1-41 (vs St Mary’s) points. Gonzaga needs to make sure they don’t get bored; they’re 3-0 on road in WCC, winning by 20-15-31 points. Zags are 27-1 in last 28 series games, winning last two here by 12-26 points. Double digit road favorites are 6-1 vs spread in WCC games this season.

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NCAAB

Monday, January 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
COASTAL CAROLINA vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
No trends available
Georgia Southern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
QUINNIPIAC vs. IONA
Quinnipiac is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iona's last 5 games when playing Quinnipiac
Iona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Quinnipiac

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Cleveland State is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
Cleveland State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisc-Green Bay's last 6 games

7:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. NIAGARA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Canisius's last 5 games on the road
Canisius is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Niagara is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Canisius
Niagara is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Canisius

7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. DUKE
North Carolina State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Duke
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games

7:00 PM
RIDER vs. SAINT PETER'S
Rider is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Rider is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing Rider
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's last 5 games when playing at home against Rider

7:00 PM
TCU vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
TCU is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State
TCU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. GEORGIA STATE
Appalachian State is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia State's last 6 games
Georgia State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
TROY vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
Troy is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arkansas-Little R
Troy is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Arkansas-Little Rock is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. ARKANSAS STATE
South Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of South Alabama's last 8 games when playing on the road against Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. TEXAS STATE
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas State's last 5 games
Texas State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

8:00 PM
GONZAGA vs. PORTLAND
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 6 games on the road
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Gonzaga
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Gonzaga

9:00 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas-Arlington's last 7 games
Texas-Arlington is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS
Oklahoma is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma

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Big Monday Tip Sheet
January 22, 2017

Big Monday on ESPN offers up a double header of college basketball action in the ACC and the Big 12 starting with the NC State Wolfpack going up against the Duke Blue Devils followed by Oklahoma heading on the road to face Texas. As a bonus game for Monday’s tip sheet, TCU will square off against Oklahoma State in another battle in the Big 12.

North Carolina State Wolfpack at No. 18 Duke Blue Devils (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Duke -16

Betting Matchup

It has been a rough start for the Wolfpack in the ACC this season with a 2-5 record both straight-up and against the spread in their first seven conference games. Their latest setback came at the hands of Wake Forest in a 93-88 loss as one-point home favorites. NC State (13-7 SU, 8-10 ATS) is ranked 34th in the nation in scoring with an average of 81.6 points a game, but it falls way down the list when it comes to points allowed; giving up an average of 77.2 points per game.

The Blue Devils continue to press on without their head coach Mike Krzyzewski at the helm as he continues to recovers from recent back surgery. They have a spotty 3-3 SU record in conference play and they have been tough on bettors since mid-December with a 2-6 record ATS in their last eight outings. Duke is 15-4 SU (8-10 ATS) on the year following Saturday’s 70-58 victory against Miami as a 9 ½-point home favorite. Freshman forward Jayson Tatum led the team in scoring in that game with 14 points.

Betting Trends

-- The Wolfpack have failed to cover in their last five road games and the total has stayed UNDER in eight of their last 11 Monday games.

-- The Blue Devils are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a SU win and the total has stayed UNDER in their last four games played on Monday.

-- Head-to-head in this in-state battle, Duke has won the last four meetings SU, but the series is tied at an even 2-2 ATS. The total has gone OVER in eight of the last 10 games between the two.

TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma State Cowboys (ESPNU, 7 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Oklahoma State - 4 ½

Betting Matchup

Back-to-back losses to Texas Tech on the road and Baylor at home both SU and ATS as an underdog have dropped TCU to 3-4 SU (4-3 ATS) in the Big 12 as part of an overall SU record of 14-5 SU (10-7 ATS). In this past Saturday’s 62-53 loss to the Baylor as three-point underdogs, the Horned Frogs got a big effort from junior forward Vladimir Brodziansky and junior guard Kenrich Williams with a combined 35 points and 22 rebounds.

Oklahoma State (11-8 SU, 8-7 ATS) snapped a SU six-game losing streak in the Big 12 with Saturday’s stunning 83-64 rout of Texas Tech as a 6 ½-point underdog on the road. The total stayed UNDER the 155-point closing line and it has stayed UNDER in four of its seven conference games. Junior guard Jeffery Carroll led all scorers with 25 points and senior guard Phil Forte III added 21 points and six defensive rebounds to the winning cause.

Betting Trends

-- The Horned Frogs are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss and the total has stayed UNDER in six of their last seven games following a SU loss.

-- The Cowboys have gone 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games and the total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in their last five games played at home.

-- The favorite in this Big 12 clash has covered in five of the last seven meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in four of the last five meetings at Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Longhorns (ESPN, 9 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Texas -2 ½

Betting Matchup

The Sooners followed up last week’s thrilling 89-87 upset against West Virginia as heavy 16 ½-point road underdogs with a disappointing 92-87 double overtime loss to Iowa State at home this past Saturday as two-point favorites. They are now 8-10 SU (8-7-1 ATS) on the year and 2-5 SU in conference play. The total has gone OVER in four of their last five games. Oklahoma senior guard Jordan Woodard leads the team in both points (17.9) and assists (3.9). He has scored 20 points or more in each of his last three games.

Texas is tied for last in the Big 12 at 1-6 SU as part of an overall record of 7-12. When it comes to betting on the Longhorns it has been a whole other story with a 6-1 mark ATS in conference play as part of an 11-7 record ATS. The Longhorns have been able to cover as double-digit underdogs in their last three games despite averaging just 67.7 points in a losing cause. Their leading scorer Tevin Mack (14.8) has sat out all three of those games due to a team suspension.

Betting Trends

-- The Sooners are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five road games and the total has stayed UNDER in seven of their last 10 games on the road.

-- The Longhorns are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 conference games and the total has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in six of their last seven games played on a Monday.

-- The underdog in this Big 12 matchup has covered ATS in the last four meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in eight of the last 11 meetings in Texas.

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Preview: Wolfpack (13-7) at Blue Devils (15-4)
Date: January 23, 2017 7:00 PM EDT

DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke and North Carolina State have been in some similar situations up to this point in the season, with the debuts of freshmen delayed and injuries striking along the way.

So while both teams are aiming for continuity, they might be sensing desperation in their own ways when they meet Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

No. 18 Duke coped with injured freshmen at the start of the season and the Blue Devils have dealt with other distractions. N.C. State had eligibility issues postpone the debuts of a pair of freshmen and an injury kept another key player off the court for weeks.

The teams, albeit with different accomplishments, can be compared to some degree.

"It's just hard to get your team developed, but you have to figure it out," N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried said. "We have to figure it out. They have to figure it out. Everybody has to figure it out."

Duke has found some solutions, perhaps most notably with Saturday night's comeback from 12 points down to defeat Miami 70-58.

The Blue Devils (15-4, 3-3 ACC) said turning anger into something good was part of the winning formula for that game.

"It was just us coming together and saying enough is enough," Duke freshman forward Jayson Tatum said. "We know what we have to do and it's just a matter of us all being in and being hungry. We were hungry in the second half and when we're hungry, man, we're scary."

Interim coach Jeff Capel liked the response.

"I think we were all fed up," Capel said. "There has to be a sense of urgency to change it."

N.C. State (13-7, 2-5) suffered a 93-88 home loss to Wake Forest on Saturday.

With the second game in three days for both teams, it's important to look ahead in a hurry.

"We'll have to play hard and follow the coaches' plan," Wolfpack forward Abdul-Malik Abu said. "We'll go into the game with the same focus we go into every game."

N.C. State played two games in three days last week, winning on the back end.

"I'm just excited to keep playing. Every game is only worth one game," N.C. State guard Torin Dorn said. "We've got 11 more tests to go, so there is no time to sulk and worry about this (latest) loss."

Duke has used seven different starting lineups, with senior forward Amile Jefferson returning to that role after a two-game absence with a bruised foot. Capel said it was too soon to know what group would be used Monday night after his lineup shuffle at the beginning of the second half sparked the big rally in the Miami game.

"That group did great," Capel said. "For us, it shouldn't matter who starts."

N.C. State freshman Dennis Smith Jr. has led the Wolfpack in scoring in eight of the last 11 games. He was a recruiting target for Duke, so Capel is aware of his abilities.

"A team that can really score," Capel said of N.C. State, "and with as talented of a guard (in Smith) as there is in college basketball."

Monday night's game is the only scheduled meeting of the season between the teams. Duke has won the last four in the series, including a sweep of three matchups last season.

If N.C. State pulls an upset, it will mark a couple of milestones. It would be the 100th all-time victory against Duke, which leads the series 146-99, and it would be Gottfried's 400th career coaching win.

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Preview: Bulldogs (19-0) at Pilots (9-10)
Date: January 23, 2017 8:00 PM EDT

Fourth-ranked Gonzaga must try to motivate itself to play at a high level when it competes against West Coast Conference opponents.

The Bulldogs, the lone unbeaten team in the nation with a 19-0 record, again have that task Monday (8 p.m. ET) at Portland only two days after they struggled but defeated the Pilots 73-52 in Spokane, Wash.

Monday's game originally was scheduled to be played on Jan. 7 but was postponed because of inclement weather that included snow and freezing rain in Portland, Ore.

Gonzaga leads the WCC with a 7-0 record. Portland, which is without top scorer Alec Wintering for the rest of the season because of a knee injury, is 9-10 and 5-5.

The Pilots are one of five WCC teams with a .500 record or worse overall. Saint Mary's is the only other ranked team in the conference at No. 23. No other WCC teams even received votes in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

Gonzaga defeated Portland by 21 points on Saturday despite outrebounded 41-33. The Bulldogs also had only two fast-break points and shot 31.8 percent from 3-point range.

It was Portland's first game without Wintering, a guard who was averaging 19.5 points a game.

"It was kind of a choppy game," said Gonzaga coach Mark Few, who is 34-2 against the Pilots. "Portland did a nice job, especially being undermanned, of coming in here and fighting us, playing us physical and beating us to some balls.

"But a 20-point win at home is nothing to not feel good about."

Portland, which has lost seven consecutive games to Gonzaga, trailed by seven points with 16:20 left in regulation after trailing by as many as 13 points in the first half. The Bulldogs pulled away by outscoring Portland 29-11 midway through the second half.

While Gonzaga will make it a mission to improve its rebounding performance, Portland will attempt to take better care of the ball. The Pilots committed 16 turnovers with only four assists in Saturday's loss.

"We probably had more turnovers than I would like," said first-year Portland head coach Terry Porter, a former NBA player and coach. "We try to stay at that 13 or under range."
Porter attributed the amount of turnovers to the team's new guard rotation with Wintering out. Guards Jazz Johnson, Andre Ferguson and Rashad Jackson combined for seven turnovers and only two assists.

"Sometimes when you lose your leader like that, it wipes you out," Porter said of Wintering. "But the guys responded well with a great effort. We knew it was going to be a tall task. I loved the way we fought and got after it."

A major concern for Few is the health of starting point guard Nigel Williams-Goss, who left the locker room Saturday night on crutches. He landed awkwardly on his left hip with a little less than five minutes remaining. The Bulldogs' leading scorer, Williams-Goss hobbled directly to the training room.

"At the time (it happened), it was a lot of pain," said Williams-Goss, who averages 15 points and 4.7 assists per game. "I couldn't put a lot of pressure on my left leg. A couple days of treatment, I think I should be good."