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8:30 pm 11/29/2016
(737) BUFFALO @(738) CREIGHTON
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The record is 12 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+10.9 units)
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8:30 pm 11/29/2016
(737) BUFFALO @(738) CREIGHTON
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(761) TENNESSEE ST @(762) VANDERBILT
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The record is 23 Wins and 7 Losses since 1997 (+15.3 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(761) TENNESSEE ST @(762) VANDERBILT
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The record is 42 Wins and 17 Losses since 1997 (+23.3 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(751) SAMFORD @(752) SAINT LOUIS
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The record is 15 Wins and 3 Losses for the last three seasons (+11.7 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(731) TX-ARLINGTON @(732) TEXAS
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The record is 18 Wins and 3 Losses for the last three seasons (+14.7 units)
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(731) TX-ARLINGTON @(732) TEXAS
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The record is 10 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+10 units)
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7:00 pm 11/29/2016
(719) VILLANOVA @(720) PENNSYLVANIA
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The record is 9 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+7.9 units)
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6:30 pm 11/29/2016
(747) N DAKOTA ST @(748) XAVIER
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The record is 2 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (-11.2 units)
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10:00 pm 11/29/2016
(763) SAN JOSE ST @(764) IDAHO
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The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders for the last three seasons (+9 units)
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(763) SAN JOSE ST @(764) IDAHO
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The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders for the last three seasons (+9 units)
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(741) IOWA @(742) NOTRE DAME
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The record is 45 Overs and 16 Unders since 1997 (+27.4 units)
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9:00 pm 11/29/2016
(733) HOUSTON @(734) LSU
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The record is 2 Overs and 13 Unders for the last three seasons (+10.8 units)
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8:30 pm 11/29/2016
(737) BUFFALO @(738) CREIGHTON
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The record is 1 Overs and 10 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.9 units)
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(755) FLA ATLANTIC @(756) TENN-MARTIN
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The record is 2 Overs and 12 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.8 units)
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8:30 pm 11/29/2016
(737) BUFFALO @(738) CREIGHTON
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The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(729) RHODE ISLAND @(730) VALPARAISO
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The record is 0 Overs and 9 Unders for the last three seasons (+9 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(729) RHODE ISLAND @(730) VALPARAISO
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The record is 0 Overs and 9 Unders for the last two seasons (+9 units)
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7:00 pm 11/29/2016
(723) GEORGIA TECH @(724) PENN ST
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The record is 1 Overs and 10 Unders for the last three seasons (+8.9 units)
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(721) UT-CHATTANOOGA @(722) COASTAL CAROLINA
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The record is 3 Overs and 15 Unders since 1997 (+11.7 units)
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7:00 pm 11/29/2016
(749) DAVIDSON @(750) MERCER
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The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)
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(749) DAVIDSON @(750) MERCER
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The record is 3 Overs and 17 Unders for the last three seasons (+13.7 units)
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9:00 pm 11/29/2016
(741) IOWA @(742) NOTRE DAME
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The record is 12 Overs and 2 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.8 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(735) LONG BEACH ST @(736) KANSAS
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The record is 14 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+11.8 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(735) LONG BEACH ST @(736) KANSAS
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The record is 14 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+11.8 units)
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7:00 pm 11/29/2016
(717) HOFSTRA @(718) COLUMBIA
Play OVER COLUMBIA on the total in All games when the total is 140 to 149.5.
The record is 10 Overs and 1 Unders for the last three seasons (+8.9 units)
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7:00 pm 11/29/2016
(717) HOFSTRA @(718) COLUMBIA
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The record is 10 Overs and 1 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.9 units)
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Under

10:00 pm 11/29/2016
(763) SAN JOSE ST @(764) IDAHO
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The record is 2 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.8 units)
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8:30 pm 11/29/2016
(755) FLA ATLANTIC @(756) TENN-MARTIN
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The record is 2 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.8 units)
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8:30 pm 11/29/2016
(755) FLA ATLANTIC @(756) TENN-MARTIN
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The record is 2 Overs and 12 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.8 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(731) TX-ARLINGTON @(732) TEXAS
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The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders since 1997 (+9.9 units)
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8:00 pm 11/29/2016
(751) SAMFORD @(752) SAINT LOUIS
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The record is 9 Overs and 32 Unders since 1997 (+22.1 units)
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6:30 pm 11/29/2016
(767) DELAWARE ST @(768) ST JOHNS
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The record is 6 Overs and 22 Unders since 1997 (+15.4 units)
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6:30 pm 11/29/2016
(767) DELAWARE ST @(768) ST JOHNS
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The record is 7 Overs and 25 Unders since 1997 (+17.3 units)
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Preview: Wildcats (6-0) at Quakers (2-2)
Date: November 29, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA -- The defending national champion Villanova Wildcats opened the 2016-17 season with six games in 13 days.

It was a grueling stretch for the No. 2-ranked team.

But they came away with six victories, including their most recent 63-47 win over the College of Charleston last Wednesday. After the win, the victorious Wildcats looked a bit weary.

A much-needed break was waiting and they'll now be rested and ready when they open the Big Five portion of their schedule Tuesday night versus city rival Penn (7 p.m. ET) at the Palestra.

"This break comes at a good time for us," Villanova head coach Jay Wright said. "It was good for us to experience this. We got a lot of our offense and defense in knowing that we would face this stretch where we wouldn't get a lot of practice in. I think it paid off for us. We were prepared but, on the other hand, I don't know if we were mentally prepared for this many games back-to-back. We had a couple of them -- Western Michigan, maybe this one -- where we didn't have great energy."

Preseason player-of-the-year candidate Josh Hart led the way against the Cougars with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Hart has been a team leader and a budding star thus far this season.

"We need to learn to bring it every night," Wright said. "That was the key to Ryan (Arcidiacono) and Daniel (Ochefu) last year. They had a mature approach to every game. Their approach was like that of a 15-year NBA veteran -- they came to work every day. Josh is really getting good at that. But our team's got to get good at that."

The Quakers (2-2) opened their season with four consecutive road games -- wins at Robert Morris and Central Connecticut State and a loss at Miami and, most recently, a two-point loss at Navy last Wednesday.

Junior Caleb Wood led Penn in scoring for the second game in a row with 15 points at Navy.

Sophomore Jackson Donahue knocked down four treys, which are as many as he hit in the Quakers' first three games combined. Donahue added six assists for a career high.

But Penn made just four -- and attempted six -- free throws with none coming in the second half.

Now the Quakers get a chance to come back home with a difficult matchup in Villanova. It's a daunting task for sure.

"It isn't easy to play on the road in college basketball, and we've started the season with four straight away from home," Penn head coach Steve Donahue told the Daily Pennsylvanian after the loss at Navy. "Winning this game would've been a great step for us, but I think regardless of the result we showed some of the growth this team has had in the past couple weeks. It's just about overcoming some of the things we didn't do well today and getting ready for a tough game against Villanova."

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Preview: (5-2) at Musketeers (6-0)
Date: November 29, 2016 6:30 PM EDT

CINCINNATI -- Seventh-ranked Xavier allowed an average of 83 points in its first five games.

But, in the past two contests, both against Northern Iowa -- one of the nation's best 3-point shooting teams -- the Musketeers gave up only 59 and 42 points, respectively.

Defense was a struggle for Xavier at times last season, too. But, it appears this season's team is beginning to figure things out at that end of the floor.

"I don't worry about offense, I never do," said head coach Chris Mack. "We'll figure out ways to score. We're going to have those nights when we don't. But if we defend at this level, we'll be in most every game we play."

The Musketeers finally get to face a new opponent when they host North Dakota State on Tuesday night (6:30 p.m. ET) at Cintas Center.

Among the keys to the turnaround is the maturation of point guard Edmond Sumner, a dynamic offensive player who's taken some time to develop into a quality defender. He held Northern Iowa's hot shooting guard Jeremy Morgan scoreless in the first half of Saturday's 64-42 win.

"Edmond a year ago was lost off the ball," said Mack. "He's grown up a lot."

Xavier (6-0) played Northern Iowa twice in six days -- in the championship game of the Tire Pros Invitational in Orlando (won by Xavier 67-59) and in Saturday's regularly scheduled matchup at Cintas Center.

It was the first time since 1960 that the Musketeers played the same non-conference opponent in consecutive games.

Now Xavier faces an opponent it has never met.

The Bison (5-2) are coming off a 64-50 loss to Missouri State on Sunday in which they couldn't overcome a 17-point halftime deficit. North Dakota State got 19 points from sophomore guard Khy Kabellis and Paul Miller finished with nine, but it never was closer than 10 points after halftime.

The Bison boast one of the nation's top 3-point shooters in junior guard A.J. Jacobson, although he connected just once in Sunday's loss. He is 14-of-18 from beyond the arc this season. The Bison shoot 36 percent as a team from 3-point range.

Kabellis getting on a roll bodes well for North Dakota State. He scored 13 of his points in the second half and was 3 of 7 from 3-point range Sunday.

"It was nice to see him get going," Bison coach David Richman told the Fargo Form. "We needed that from the start though, from everybody."

The Bison will need contributions from everyone if they are going to be competitive against Xavier, a top-10 Big East Conference opponent on the road.

The Musketeers are firing on all cylinders, led by J.P. Macura, who's averaging 17.7 points and 3.5 assists. Guards Trevon Bluiett and Sumner both are averaging better than 16 points per game.

Xavier must not get caught looking ahead to Saturday's clash with No. 9 Baylor in Waco, Texas.

"Good teams lock in on the challenge and the moment," said Mack.

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Preview: Orange (4-1) at Badgers (5-2)
Date: November 29, 2016 7:30 PM EDT

The Big Ten/ACC Challenge game between No. 17 Wisconsin and No. 22 Syracuse on Tuesday features two teams that faced each other last year in the event, but this meeting is in a different location.

The Badgers (5-2) host the Orange on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Last season, the Badgers upset then-No. 17 Syracuse 66-58 in overtime at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.

Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ posted a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds in the victory, in which the Badgers scored 13 of the final 16 points in the extra session and were 7 of 7 from the free-throw line. Senior forward Nigel Hayes contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds for Wisconsin.

Syracuse senior guard Andrew White III, a graduate transfer from Nebraska, scored 10 points apiece in two games last season against Wisconsin while playing for the Cornhuskers. White is the Orange's current scoring leader at 15.8 points per game

Syracuse (4-1) took its first loss of the season Saturday, a 64-50 setback to South Carolina in the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational.

The Orange's roster is filled with new and young players vying for key minutes, including sophomore guard Frank Howard, freshman forward Taurean Thompson and guard John Gillon, a transfer from Colorado State.

Orange coach Jim Boeheim said his team looked "a little bit lost" with a lack of ball movement and dribble penetration, and Syracuse also missed 10 of 26 free throws against South Carolina.

Boeheim's ideal situation would be putting Howard and Gillon in at guard and having White at a forward spot. However, he said Thompson likely is the team's best low-post option, and he would like the freshman to get more touches.

"We don't have a low-post game, so we have to get penetration from our guards," the coach said.

Boeheim said the atmosphere of the South Carolina game at the Barclays Center wasn't a problem for his young players. Still, the Orange shot just 31.8 percent (14 of 44) from the field and only had eight points in the paint.

"It shouldn't be (a problem)," Boeheim said. "(The fans) were on our side. If they have a problem with this, they're really going to have a problem Tuesday night when we go to Wisconsin. Our young guys have got a lot to learn."

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard got the opportunity to spread minutes to reserves in easy wins at home, but the veteran Badgers will have to place focus on attacking the rim, decreasing turnovers and not relying on their perimeter game.

Hayes scored 17 points in 19 minutes in a 95-50 blowout of Prairie View A&M on Sunday to lead six Wisconsin players who scored in double digits. Senior guard Bronson Koenig's leadership will be critical against Syracuse. Koenig drained a 3-pointer and had a free throw to rally Wisconsin and force overtime last season at the Carrier Dome.

Gard said he is confident his team will perform well if the Badgers stay focused, despite the short preparation time.

"They're really good and talented," Gard said of the Orange. "Coach Boeheim, obviously, has been there forever, and they're really good at what they do.

"It's a quick turnaround to play that type of team in 48 hours with one practice, but we have to build off of (the Prairie View A&M game)."

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Preview: Rams (5-1) at Crusaders (6-1)
Date: November 29, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

No. 23 Rhode Island extended its strong start Saturday night -- and didn't even do it on the basketball court.

Dan Hurley's players, who won their only game last week -- over Belmont -- and should remain ranked when the new poll comes out Monday, served dinner and prepared beds at the Providence Rescue Mission, according to a post on the team's Twitter account.

It was another quality effort by a team off to a 5-1 start, the only loss to then-No. 1 Duke.

Now, it's back to work -- and this will be a test for the Rams.

Rhode Island visits Valparaiso (6-1) on Tuesday and then has its always tough local rivalry game against Providence at the Dunkin' Donuts Center -- the Friars' home floor -- Saturday.

Hassan Martin scored 34 points and Jarvis Garrett, over his neck injury suffered against Cincinnati in the semifinal of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off, added 23 in the win over Belmont, the preseason favorite in the Ohio Valley Conference.

"Once I got myself going I just didn't stop," Martin said after going 14-for-20 from the floor and adding five rebounds, three blocked shots and two steals. "That's why I had that type of game."

Martin will be needed against Valparaiso, which beat Ball State 79-73 at home Sunday and now hosts a ranked team for the first time in six years.

The Crusaders came off the road and ran up 17 steals while forcing 23 turnovers and overcoming a slow start to win against Ball State.

"We talked about a nine-day road trip and the challenges that presents," Valparaiso coach Matt Lottich said after Sunday's game. "Fatigue, just the normal human tendency maybe after a couple big wins to maybe let up a little bit. I thought our energy lacked a little bit (in the first half), but we were playing hard."

Alec Peters scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds to key Sunday's win and continue his torrid start. Through seven games, he is averaging 25.1 points and 9.1 rebounds while Shane Hammink is at 16.1 and 5.6 per game.

The Rams have four starters scoring in double figures, led by Martin at 16.5 points per game and E.C. Matthews at 15.5. Jared Terrell is averaging 14.3 points and Kuran Iverson 11.0 points and 6.2 rebounds. Martin leads with 7.0 rebounds while Garrett has a team-high 27 assists and 12 turnovers.

Rhode Island ended a stretch of five games in 10 days with the loss to Duke, which followed a win over then-No. 24 Cincinnati the previous night.

The win over Belmont, which was missing its best player, Evan Bradds, featured the Rams with a 30- and 20-point scorer in the same game for the first time in almost two years.

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Preview: 49ers (1-7) at Jayhawks (5-1)
Date: November 29, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

The dogged ability of Frank Mason to drive to the rim coupled with the streaky outside shooting touch possessed by Devonte' Graham are what gets noticed most about the smaller guards in the Kansas backcourt.

Yet each guard contributes in other ways, as evidenced by the 11 assists Graham distributed in the No. 4 Jayhawks' last victory, a 95-57 rout of North Carolina-Asheville.

"I thought (Graham) was really good," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "Frank scored the points (21), but I thought Devonte' was certainly the facilitator."

Graham did so while surrounded by new starters.

Self altered his lineup to include freshman center Udoka Azubuike and sophomore guard Lagerald Vick. Each contributed mightily, combining for 32 points. Azubuike slammed seven dunks while going 8-for-9 from the field and Vick went 6-for-7 and grabbed nine rebounds.

Expect the new lineup, which also features one of the nation's top freshmen, 6-foot-8 guard Josh Jackson, to remain intact as Kansas (5-1) continues a five-game homestand Tuesday against Long Beach State (1-7) at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan.

"If Dok and Lagerald play like that," said Self, "that's the best production we've gotten all year long from those two spots, so it could be permanent."

That, of course, was meant as a motivational message, laced in truth, to the players they supplanted in the starting lineup, senior center Landen Lucas and sophomore forward Carlton Bragg.

Count on Mason and Graham to be regulars, however, along with Jackson.

Mason has topped the Jayhawks in scoring in five of six games and ranks second in the Big 12 Conference with a 21.5-point average while chipping in 5.0 assists and 4.3 rebounds. Graham averages 13 points and leads the Jayhawks in assists (34) and steals (10). Jackson averages 14.3 points, 5.0 assists and 4.3 rebounds.

With those three players as mainstays, Self has the depth to use different combinations best suited for the opponents Kansas faces.

Considering Azubuike checks in as a 7-footer listed at 280 pounds, the Jayhawks have a frontline force who can impact the lane as long as he stays out of foul trouble.

"We'll start based on scouting report a lot of times, and we haven't ever done that," Self projected. "But if a team plays small, we'll probably go small. If a team plays two bigs, we may go two bigs. But certainly it was nice to see Udoka have some success because, you know, he is a physical presence that we don't have and he can get so much better."

Long Beach State, the preseason Big West favorite, will be making its eighth stop as part of a nine-game road swing. The brutal stretch has resulted in seven straight defeats -- at Wichita State, North Carolina, Louisville, UCLA, Washington, Binghamton and Florida Gulf Coast. The 49ers' only win was at home in their opener against Cal State-Los Angeles.

In its most recent game, Long Beach scored the first five points in overtime but lost to Florida Gulf Coast 68-67 on a layup with 2.4 seconds remaining.

Although Dan Monson approved the grueling early-season run as a method to strengthen the 49ers' resolve, and resume', the 10th-year coach expressed some regret.

"I'm really concerned about them mentally because of all the years I've done this, this has been the hardest stretch and this team was not ready for it," Monson told the Orange County Register.

The schedule has also prompted Monson to look at various combinations. Ten players average 11-plus minutes.

Junior forward Gabe Levin leads Long Beach State in scoring (13.0) and rebounding (7.6).

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Preview: Bulls (4-2) at Bluejays (6-0)
Date: November 29, 2016 8:30 PM EDT

Creighton begins the third week of the regular season, featuring a pair of games against Mid-American Conference opponents, from a higher perch in the Associated Press rankings.

The 6-0 Bluejays jumped two spots to No. 10 in the latest rankings, released Monday. It's the third time in school history that Creighton has appeared in the Top 10 since the poll was founded in 1949.

Jays coach Greg McDermott said the new rating is a nice way to show how the season is progressing for Creighton, which is one of three Big East teams in the Top 10.

"Because we started the preseason ranked in the Top 25 it means you've played okay so far," McDermott said. "We've taken care of business to this point. Our offense has been incredibly efficient but those polls mean a lot more later in the season than they do now."

McDermott said he talked with the team before the new ratings were published about the importance of remembering where the Bluejays were less than a year ago and the role they had in these kinds of games.

"We have to remember back last year when we went on the road to Providence, Butler, Xavier and Villanova, Seton Hall, teams that were ranked in the Top 25," McDermott said. "How you have just a little bit extra motivation when you go into those environments."

That's the perspective Buffalo will have when the Bulls play the Jays in Tuesday's 7:45 p.m. showdown at CenturyLink Center. The Bulls, who are the defending MAC postseason tournament champions, enter the game 4-2 after finishing third at last week's Great Alaska Shootout.

"Now the shoe is on the other foot," McDermott said. "A team like Buffalo comes in here in search of a signature win. They're an NCAA tournament team from a year ago, and they played very well in the NCAA tournament. A lot of those guys return."

Blake Hamilton leads the Bulls with 16.7 points per game and is second in both rebounds (6.7) and assists (4.2). Leading rebounder Nick Perkins is second in scoring at 13.7 per game to go with his 8.2 boards per outing.

Creighton counters with its deep offensive rotation that leads the nation in three-point shooting (47.9 percent) and is second in overall field goal percentage (.547) while averaging 91.8 points per game. That number puts the Jays eighth nationally in scoring.

Marcus Foster was named player of the week while Justin Patton earned freshman of the week honors in the Big East Conference. Foster averaged 20.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in Creighton's two victories last week.

Patton averaged 14 points and 5.5 rebounds in those same two games. The 7-foot redshirt freshman from Omaha North also had two assists, two blocked shots and a steal. Patton scored 22 of his 28 points in the second half of those wins over Mississippi and Loyola (Md.).

"It means a lot to me because I take my game week by week every week," Foster said. "My teammates really helped me get it. They looked for me a lot and I got (some) easy baskets from them."

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Preview: Spartans (4-3) at Blue Devils (6-1)
Date: November 29, 2016 9:30 PM EDT

DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke is ready for another test from an established opponent, while Michigan State has probably seen enough of the elite teams so far this season.

The teams clash Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

"They're going to be hungry," Duke guard Matt Jones said. "It should be a good matchup for us. I know our guys will be ready for it."

Fifth-ranked Duke (6-1) is riding a four-game winning since losing to Kansas. Michigan State responded to place third in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, but it has been a treacherous opening stretch for the Spartans (4-3), who've fallen out of the national rankings under coach Tom Izzo.

"Tom's team has a played a heck of a schedule and they've had some injuries as well," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said.

Duke won't have heralded freshmen Marques Bolden, Harry Giles or Jayson Tatum for this game, Krzyzewski said, as none of them has made a collegiate debut due to various injuries. However, Bolden and Giles both appear closer to being available after going through warm-ups with the Blue Devils prior to two games last week.

Izzo said his team has looked fatigued during the opening weeks.

"With this travel schedule we're on, we're bound to be fatigued a little bit," Izzo said. "And worse than anything is we looked soft inside. That almost never happens here. Some of it is due to injury."

But the Blue Devils are expecting Michigan State's top effort.

"They're tough and we're playing against a program, not a team," Krzyzewski said. "...I admire what they do. Hopefully, I won't admire a lot of what they do on Tuesday, but we know we're in for a big-time game, which is good because that's how we'll get better."

Duke has won at least six of its first seven games for the 17th season in a row. Plus, the Blue Devils own a 129-game homecourt winning streak against non-conference competition.

Michigan State has not allowed an opponent to shoot 50 percent this season, while five of the foes have checked in at less than 40 percent from the field.

The Blue Devils have scored at least 70 points in every game. Only three Michigan State opponents have eclipsed 70 points, and the Spartans won two of those games.

Duke is trying to excel in different types of games.

"Game by game, play by play, possession by possession, we are starting to learn each other and we're getting better," said Jones, a senior who's expected to be one of the team's leaders. "I think that we're leading the guys better and those guys are working hard. Guys are getting experience."

Most of concern to Izzo this month has been shortcomings in toughness and rebounding, the latter coming in part because of a lack of size.

"We're going to find a way," Izzo said. "There's a lot of encouragement. We're going to find a way to get that back."

Krzyzewski called Michigan State freshman swingman Miles Bridges "a big-time player." He has scored at least 20 points in four of his seven games.

Duke freshman guard Frank Jackson has led his team in scoring three times, scoring in double figures in every game.

After Tuesday, the Spartans, who've already traveled to Honolulu, New York and the Bahamas, will play their next five games at home.

Duke has won 10 of 12 meetings with Michigan State, including the last five. This will be will the sixth meeting between the programs since 2010.

The Blue Devils are 15-2 all-time in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, marking both the most victories and best winning percentage of any team in either league. Duke is 3-0 against Michigan State in ACC-Big Ten Challenge games, while the Blue Devils are 7-0 in Challenge games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL BEST BETS:

DAILY PLAYS RECORD:

11/11/2016 11-9-1 55.00% +550
11/12/2016 4-8-0 33.33% -2400
11/13/2016 19-11-0 63.33% +3450
11/14/2016 17-19-0 47.22% -1950
11/15/2016 10-13-1 43.48% -2150
11/17/2016 15-11-1 57.69% +1450
11/18/2016 20-24-2 45.45% -3200
11/19/2016 18-17-1 51.43% -350
11/20/2016 14-15-1 48.28% -1250
11/21/2016 18-22-0 45.00% -3100
11/22/2016 14-8-1 63.64% +2600
11/23/2016 24-20-0 54.55% +1000
11/24/2016 7-15-0 31.82% -4750
11/25/2016 28-31-0 47.46% -3050
11/26/2016 21-26-0 44.68% -3800
11/27/2016 16-13-0 55.17% +850
11/28/2016 6-2-1 75.00% +1900

WLT Pct Units

ATS Picks 239-242-8 49.69% -13600

O/U Picks 34-31-1 52.31% -50

DAILY BEST BETS:

11/28/16: 4 - 1 - 0

ATS Picks 108 -99 - 0 52.17 % - 450

O/U Picks 12 - 12 - 3 50.00% - 600

TOTAL OF THE DAY ............... 1 - 0 ( MICHIGAN-MARQUETTE UN 147.5 79-61)
TOTAL OF THE DAY.................1 - 0 (MICHIGAN-S.CAROLOIN UN 137.5 46 - 61 )
PLAY OF THE DAY ..................1 - 0 ( TEX TECH - 7.5 OVER UTAH ST. 75 - 51 )
DOG OF THE DAY...................0 - 1 ( ILLINOIS + 9.5 OVER W. VIRGINIA 57 - 89 )
BLOW OUT OF THE DAY...........1 - 0 ( UCLA - 15.0 OVER PORTLAND 99 -77 )
PAC 12 BLOW OUT.................1 - 0 ( UCLA - 9.5 OVER NEBRASKA 82 - 71 )
BIG EAST FAVORITE...............1 - 0 ( PITTSBURG - 12' OVER MOREHEAD 76 -63 )
TOTAL OF THE DAY..................0 - 1 ( TCU / UNLV OVER 142'.....63 - 59 )
TOTAL OF THE DAY..................0 - 1 ( IOWA ST/ZAGS OVER 152 .71-73 )
BLOW OUT OF THE DAY...........1 - 0 ( V.TECH -6.0/NEB. 66 -53 )
FAV OF THE DAY.................... 1 - 0 ( MISSOURI ST -5 /N.DAKOTA ST. 64 - 50 )
DOG OF THE DAY....................0 - 1 (N. FLA _ 5.5 / WRIGHT ST. 67 - 75 )

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Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

— Detroit Lions have only three outdoor games this year; they lost first two (GB/Chi), play at the Giants Dec 18. Five of their eight road games are/were in domes.

— Packers 27, Eagles 13— Packers won their last 29 games if they led after 3rd quarter; Eagles lost last 18 games when trailing after three.

— Thunder 112, Knicks 103— Westbrook had 27 in the road win.

— West Virginia 108, Manhattan 61— Jaspers turned ball over 40 times. Forty.

— 33-year old P Edinson Volquez gets $22M for two years from Miami Marlins.

— North Carolina Central 62, Missouri 52— Not good for the Tigers; going to be hard to fire their coach- he’s an alum.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 29

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PITTSBURGH (5 - 1) at MARYLAND (7 - 0) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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WM & MARY (3 - 2) at C MICHIGAN (5 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 1-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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HOFSTRA (4 - 3) at COLUMBIA (3 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBIA is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBIA is 1-0 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBIA is 1-0 straight up against HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons




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VILLANOVA (6 - 0) at PENNSYLVANIA (2 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in November games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 128-96 ATS (+22.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 101-70 ATS (+24.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 89-122 ATS (-45.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 89-122 ATS (-45.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (4 - 2) at COASTAL CAROLINA (2 - 4) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in November games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-0 against the spread versus COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-0 straight up against COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGIA TECH (4 - 1) at PENN ST (4 - 3) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.


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




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PRINCETON (2 - 2) at VA COMMONWEALTH (5 - 1) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
PRINCETON is 73-45 ATS (+23.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PRINCETON is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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




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SYRACUSE (4 - 1) at WISCONSIN (5 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 141-108 ATS (+22.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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RHODE ISLAND (5 - 1) at VALPARAISO (6 - 1) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 1-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 1-0 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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TX-ARLINGTON (4 - 3) at TEXAS (3 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TX-ARLINGTON is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TX-ARLINGTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-0 straight up against TX-ARLINGTON 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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HOUSTON (6 - 0) at LSU (4 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against LSU 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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LONG BEACH ST (1 - 7) at KANSAS (5 - 1) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games 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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BUFFALO (4 - 2) at CREIGHTON (6 - 0) - 11/29/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games against Big East conference opponents since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games 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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NC STATE (5 - 1) at ILLINOIS (4 - 3) - 11/29/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game 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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IOWA (3 - 3) at NOTRE DAME (6 - 0) - 11/29/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against ACC opponents since 1997.
IOWA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in November games since 1997.
IOWA is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against IOWA 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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MICHIGAN ST (4 - 3) at DUKE (6 - 1) - 11/29/2016, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 197-141 ATS (+41.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 80-50 ATS (+25.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-0 straight up against MICHIGAN ST 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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PACIFIC (2 - 2) at NEVADA (5 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 1-1 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 1-1 straight up against PACIFIC 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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N DAKOTA ST (5 - 2) at XAVIER (6 - 0) - 11/29/2016, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 318-263 ATS (+28.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
XAVIER is 318-263 ATS (+28.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
XAVIER is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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DAVIDSON (4 - 1) at MERCER (4 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 140-108 ATS (+21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MERCER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MERCER is 1-0 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 1-0 straight up against MERCER 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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SAMFORD (3 - 3) at SAINT LOUIS (2 - 3) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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MURRAY ST (3 - 3) at S ILLINOIS (3 - 3) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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FLA ATLANTIC (2 - 3) at TENN-MARTIN (5 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TENN-MARTIN is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
TENN-MARTIN is 1-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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BRADLEY (3 - 3) at E ILLINOIS (4 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 70-102 ATS (-42.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 70-102 ATS (-42.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 53-77 ATS (-31.7 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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N COLORADO (2 - 4) at OKLAHOMA (4 - 1) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as a favorite 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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TENNESSEE ST (6 - 0) at VANDERBILT (3 - 3) - 11/29/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 136-98 ATS (+28.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 136-98 ATS (+28.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.


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




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SAN JOSE ST (2 - 3) at IDAHO (3 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.


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




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GEORGE WASHINGTON (3 - 3) at HARVARD (1 - 4) - 11/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.


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




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DELAWARE ST (1 - 5) at ST JOHNS (2 - 4) - 11/29/2016, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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CHARLESTON SO (3 - 2) at ALABAMA (3 - 2) - 11/29/2016, 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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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, November 29

Maryland is 7-0, winning couple of neutral court games over week by total of 7 points; they also won by point at Georgetown. Terps beat K-State by point after trailing by 3 with 0:25 left; they’re starting three freshmen and a sophomore- jr PG Trimble is carrying them. Pitt is 5-1 with loss to SMU and 78-75 win over Marquette, their two top 100 games, both on a neutral court. Panthers are #24 experience team; they don’t force turnovers, are playing a slow tempo- this is their first true road game.

Chattanooga is 4-2 with win at Tennessee; they won by 17-11 in their two games vs teams not in top 200. Mocs force turnovers 22.5% of time but shoot 29.2% on arc- they also to Arkansas State and lost by 40 at UNC. Coastal Carolina is new to this site; they’re 2-4, with both wins vs teams in bottom 20 of country- their losses are by 17-7-16-12 points, with 71-64 loss to Charleston coming here. SoCon road favorites are 3-0 vs spread. Sun Belt underdogs are 9-9 vs spread, 0-1 at home.

Georgia Tech is on road for first time after a 4-1 start at home; loss was to #87 Ohio U, best win was by 8 over #142 Sam Houston. Tech has new coach, a rebuilding roster; they’re starting two freshmen. Penn State is 4-3, 3-1 at home, with loss to #163 Albany; Lions are forcing turnovers 21.1% of time, are in top 10 in country in foul shooting. ACC underdogs are 3-10 vs spread this month. Big 14 home favorites are 12-11.

Wisconsin is back from Maui; they’re 5-2, 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to North Carolina and Creighton, beating #63 Georgetown by 16 in Hawai’i. Badgers are turning ball over 20.4% of time (higher than usual) but are a top 10 rebounding team right now. Syracuse lost to South Carolina Saturday in Brooklyn; Orange start three seniors, two sophs. ACC underdogs are 3-10 vs spread this month. Big 14 home favorites are 12-11.

Rhode Island lost 58-55 at home to Valparaiso LY, in first game after Matthews was lost for year; Rams are 5-1 with 10-point loss to Duke on a neutral floor; they’ve beaten Cincinnati, Belmont- this is their first true road game, and Matthews is back, playing 29.5 mpg. Valpo is 6-1 with a loss at Oregon; they beat Alabama/BYU on neutral floor last week, beat Ball State by 6 at home Sunday. Crusaders start three seniors, two juniors; this is like an 8-9 NCAA 1st round game.

Tex-Arlington is best team in an improved Sun Belt; they’re 4-3 vs #55 schedule, with losses by 17-13-4 points at Minnesota/FGCU/Arkansas- they won by 4 at Fordham. Mavericks start three seniors, two juniors. UTA was just 5-29 on arc in 80-73 OT loss to Texas LY; they’ve lost five years in row to Longhorns, losing other four by 10-3-16-18 points. Texas lost couple of top 100 games in Brooklyn LW; their three wins are all vs teams outside the top 200.

Houston is 5-0 against an impressive bunch of stiffs (Vermont is best team they’ve beaten); this is first true road game for improved Cougars, who start two juniors, two seniors and have made 45.7% on arc this month. LSU lost two of three in Bahamas, losing to VCU/Wichita; they beat a decent Old Dominion team. Tigers are shooting only 30% on arc; they’re starting three sophs, two juniors. AAC favorites are 5-1 vs spread away from home.

NC State is 5-1 but thin until 7-footer Yurtseven becomes eligible in couple weeks; they lost by 16 to Creighton in only top 100 game so far. Wolfpack struggled to beat Loyola by hoop in their last game Saturday. State does have #31 eFG% so far this month- this is their first true road game. Illinois lost its last three games, losing by 32-11 points in Brooklyn over weekend. Illini also lost at home to Winthrop. Illinois starts four seniors, but is struggling.

Iowa allowed 87 pts/game in losses by 33-8 points on neutral floor in Florida over weekend; they also lost by 8 at home to Seton Hall- they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams- their wins are against teams outside the top 300. Hawkeyes are a bottom 10 team in country in experience. Notre Dame is 6-0 with neutral court wins by 6-4 points over Colorado/Northwestern; Irish are #1 in country at protecting ball, #5 in country on foul line. Well-coached team.

Michigan State is 4-3, the #322 experience team playing the #14 schedule, a number that goes up after this game. Spartans’ losses are by 2-21-15 points; they’re turning ball over 22% of time. and this is their first true road game. State lost its last four games with Duke, by 10-10-20-5 points; last meetings were two years ago. Young Duke (#343 in bench minutes) has been hampered by injuries; they’re 6-1 with a 77-75 neutral court loss to Kansas.

Nevada was 27-43 on foul line in 85-82 double OT win at Pacific LY; that broke a 3-game skid against the Tigers are 2-2 this year with a new coach, playing much faster tempo. Wolf Pack lost final of Alaskan Shootout late Saturday night; this is early quick turnaround from that. Pacific is #326 experience team but they’re shooting just 38.7% inside arc. Tigers allowed 61.5 pts/game in winning both their home games, vs Green Bay/Wyoming- they lost their two road games.

Davidson beat Mercer 77-71 at home LY; Wildcats are 4-1 with a 95-78 loss to Clemson down in Orlando. Star guard Gibbs is just 6-28 on arc but is scoring 21 pts/game after missing first game with an injury. Davidson starts two sophs, two seniors- they hammered local rival Charlotte by 22 over weekend. Mercer starts five juniors; they split pair of games in Savannah over weekend, are 4-2, losing both top 100 games by 22-2 points.

Tennessee State is 6-0, with true road wins at Middle Tennessee/Santa Clara/Canisius; they’re #28 experience team in country- playing an SEC team on road is big deal for them. Tigers start three seniors, two juniors. Vanderbilt is just back splitting pair at Orleans Casino in Las Vegas; Commodores start three juniors and a senior. Vandy is 3-3 with a bad home loss to Bucknell. OVC road underdogs are 161-13 against the spread.

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Tuesday, November 29

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Trend Report
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6:30 PM
DELAWARE STATE vs. ST. JOHN'S
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St. John's is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. John's last 6 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 6:30 PM
NORTH DAKOTA STATE vs. XAVIER
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Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Xavier is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MARYLAND
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
INDIANA-KOKOMO vs. BALL STATE
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Ball State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ball State's last 6 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
CHATTANOOGA vs. COASTAL CAROLINA
Chattanooga is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
MARS HILL vs. WOFFORD
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Wofford is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
Wofford is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
HAMPTON vs. EAST CAROLINA
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East Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
East Carolina is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Princeton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
HOFSTRA vs. COLUMBIA
Hofstra is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Columbia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Columbia is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. PENN STATE
Georgia Tech is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Penn State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Penn State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
VILLANOVA vs. PENNSYLVANIA
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pennsylvania is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
NOTRE DAME (OH) vs. BOWLING GREEN
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Bowling Green is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
Bowling Green is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. UNC GREENSBORO
No trends available
UNC Greensboro is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
UMASS-LOWELL vs. MARIST
No trends available
Marist is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Marist is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of William & Mary's last 5 games on the road
William & Mary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Central Michigan is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
DAVIDSON vs. MERCER
Davidson is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Davidson's last 6 games on the road
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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. HARVARD
The total has gone OVER in 6 of George Washington's last 7 games on the road
Harvard is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN vs. ALABAMA
No trends available
Alabama is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Alabama is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 7:30 PM
SYRACUSE vs. WISCONSIN
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Syracuse's last 10 games on the road
Syracuse is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
USC UPSTATE vs. AUBURN
No trends available
Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Auburn is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. VALPARAISO
Rhode Island is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Rhode Island is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Valparaiso is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
ALABAMA A&M vs. UAB
No trends available
UAB is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
UAB is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. KANSAS
Long Beach State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
BRADLEY vs. EASTERN ILLINOIS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Bradley's last 8 games on the road
Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Illinois's last 5 games
Eastern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. TEXAS STATE
No trends available
Texas State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Texas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
TULANE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Tulane is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Tulane is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. SAINT LOUIS
Samford is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saint Louis's last 10 games
Saint Louis is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
TENNESSEE STATE vs. VANDERBILT
Tennessee State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt
Tennessee State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee State
Vanderbilt is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee State

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
SOUTHERN NAZARENE vs. WICHITA STATE
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Wichita State is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
LIPSCOMB vs. BELMONT
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Belmont is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Belmont is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. OKLAHOMA
Northern Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Oklahoma is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. TEXAS
Texas-Arlington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas-Arlington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas-Arlington

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. ALABAMA STATE
Jacksonville State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN vs. TEXAS A&M C.C.
Texas-Pan American is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas-Pan American is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas A&M C.C.
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NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Murray State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Murray State's last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Murray State
Southern Illinois is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Murray State

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:30 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Arkansas-Little Rock is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games on the road
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NOVEMBER 29, 8:30 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Florida Atlantic is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Tennessee-Martin is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 8:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. CREIGHTON
Buffalo is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. LSU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LSU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
LSU is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston

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NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 PM
IOWA vs. NOTRE DAME
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa's last 6 games on the road
Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. ILLINOIS
North Carolina State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
North Carolina State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 9:05 PM
LAMAR vs. IDAHO STATE
No trends available
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Idaho State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

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NOVEMBER 29, 9:30 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. DUKE
Michigan State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games on the road
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 5 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 10:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. IDAHO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Idaho
San Jose State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Idaho
Idaho is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Idaho is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games

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NOVEMBER 29, 10:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. NEVADA
Pacific is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Nevada
Pacific is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada's last 5 games when playing at home against Pacific
Nevada is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pacific