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December CBB Best Bets and Opinions ( Based on 5 units )

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/07/2017 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/06/2017 22-20-1 52,38% +00.00
12/05/2017 16-11-0 59.25% +19.50
12/04/2017 6-5-0 54.54% +2.50
12/03/2017 10-9-1 52.63% +0.50
12/02/2017 17-9-0 65.38% +35.50
12/01/2017 11-7-0 61.11% +16.50

Totals..........88 - 67....56.77%......+71.50


BEST BETS:

DATE................................ATS........... .................UNITS............................ O/U...........................UNITS

12/07/2017......................2 - 4..........................-12.00...............................2 - 1.......................+4.50
12/06/2017....................11 -7 - 2.....................+16.50...................... ........9 - 12......................-21.00
12/05/2017......................6 - 5...........................+2.50................. ............9 - 7.......................+6.50
12/04/2017......................5 - 3...........................+8.50................. ...........0 - 0 .......................+0.00
12/03/2017......................4 - 6...........................-13.00............................0 - 0 - 1...................+0.00
12/02/2017.....................15 - 7.........................+36.50.................. .........1 - 2..........................-6.00
12/01/2017......................1 - 4...........................-17.00............................3 - 2.........................+4.00

Totals.........................44 - 36 - 2........................+22.00................. . ....... 24 - 24.....................-12.00

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Odds to win the college basketball national title in April:

16-1: Florida, Wichita State

14-1: Kentucky, Villanova

12-1: Kansas

11-1: Arizona

9-2: Michigan State

5-2: Duke

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Friday, December 8

I'll add TCU/Nevada as soon as it's available.

Air Force @ Cal Riverside

Game 517-518
December 8, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Air Force
47.642
Cal Riverside
48.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cal Riverside
by 1
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Air Force
by 2
133
Dunkel Pick:
Cal Riverside
(+2); Under

Colorado State @ Oregon

Game 519-520
December 8, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado State
56.452
Oregon
66.591
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 10
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 14 1/2
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado State
(+14 1/2); Over

St John's @ Arizona State

Game 521-522
December 8, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St John's
62.756
Arizona State
70.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 8
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 4 1/2
161
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(-4 1/2); Under

Oklahoma @ USC

Game 523-524
December 8, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
68.792
USC
72.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 3 1/2
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 1
165
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-1); Over

LA-Monroe @ Jacksonville St

Game 527-528
December 8, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
47.865
Jacksonville St
54.397
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jacksonville St
by 6 1/2
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Jacksonville St
by 10 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Monroe
(+10 1/2); Under

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, December 8

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AIR FORCE (5 - 4) at UC-RIVERSIDE (2 - 6) - 12/8/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 85-58 ATS (+21.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) against Mountain West conference opponents since 1997.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses 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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COLORADO ST (4 - 5) at OREGON (5 - 3) - 12/8/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 121-155 ATS (-49.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 164-204 ATS (-60.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home lined 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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ST JOHNS (8 - 1) vs. ARIZONA ST (7 - 0) - 12/8/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
ARIZONA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.

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

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OKLAHOMA (6 - 1) vs. USC (4 - 2) - 12/8/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 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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TCU (9 - 0) vs. NEVADA (8 - 1) - 12/8/2017, 1:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 169-221 ATS (-74.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEVADA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NEVADA is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA-MONROE (3 - 4) at JACKSONVILLE ST (6 - 2) - 12/8/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 1-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 8

Air Force lost four of its last five D-I games; they’re 1-2 on road, winning by a hoop in Denver, losing losing by 12 at Colorado, 10 at Indiana State. Falcons are 4-2 vs reams vs teams ranked outside top 200- they lost 62-58 at home to Abilene Christian Wednesday, going only 3-18 on the arc. Cal-Riverside upset Cal in its season opener, then lost its last six games against D-I teams. Highlanders are 0-2 at home vs D-I teams, losing by 12 to Portland State, by hoop to Pacific. Riverside is turning ball over 23.5% of time, shooting 26.1% on arc.

Colorado State is 4-5 vs schedule #94; they’re 1-3 vs top 100 teams, beating Colorado by 9, with losses by 17-10-26 points to Florida St, Missouri St, Arkansas. Rams are 0-3 in true road games, with losses by 13-10-6 points- they’re shooting 30.2% on arc, turning ball over 20.6% of the time. Oregon lost three of its last four games, losing last game to Boise State when kid hit a shot from half-court at the buzzer. Ducks are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, but 5-0 vs everyone else, with four wins by 16+ points. Oregon is 5-3 vs schedule #287- they haven’t played a road game yet.

UL-Monroe outscored Jacksonville State 27-14 on foul line in 88-83 OT win LY, after they blew a 10-point lead with 4:36 left in regulation. Warhawks are 2-4 vs schedule #160; they’re #67 experience team that plays pace #269. ULM are 0-3 vs teams in top 200, with losses by 10-18-3 points. Jacksonville State is 5-2 vs schedule #285; Gamecocks are #72 experience team that is playing pace #314- they’re 5-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with four wins by 8+ points. JSU’s only losses are to #64 Mississippi State, #131 Buffalo.

Tripleheader at Staples Center
St John’s is 8-1 vs schedule #214, losing 90-82 to Missouri on a neutral floor in game they led by 8 with 12:20 left. Red Storm is 3-1 in neutral floor games; they’ve got top 100 wins over UCF, Nebraska. Johnnies are forcing turnovers 28.2% of time (#3) vs schedule #214- they’re #227 experience team but Lovett didn’t play last two games. Arizona State is 7-0 vs schedule #227; they beat K-State/Xavier in Las Vegas, beat San Diego State by 22 at home. Sun Devils have the #92 experience team; their eFG% is #2 in country. ASU is shooting 42% on the arc.

Oklahoma won six of its first seven games, losing by 9 to Arkansas on neutral floor in Portland. Sooners are experience team #298 that is playing pace #6- they’re 1-1 vs top 100 teams, beating Oregon by 10, losing to the Hogs. Oklahoma is shooting 61.7% on arc; their eFG% is #16 in the country. USC lost its last two games vs top 100 teams by 16-17 points after a 4-0 start; they won their other top 100 game by 4 in OT at Vanderbilt. Trojans also play fast (pace #79); they’re forcing turnovers 20.6% of time, but shooting only 44.9% inside the arc.

Nevada is 8-1 after losing in OT at Texas Tech Tuesday; three Nevada guys played 42:00+ in a game where their bench played total of 32:00. Wolfpack led by 11 with 12:48 left in game; they were outscored 26-14 on foul line in the Tech game. Nevada is #49 experience team that is making 42.7% of its 3-pointers. TCU is 9-0 after beating local rival SMU 94-83 in its last game Tuesday; Horned Frogs scored 87+ points in their last four games- they’re #89 experience team. TCU has three top 100 wins (St Bonaventure, SMU, South Dakota)- they’ve played schedule #207 overall.

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NCAAB

Friday, December 8

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Trend Report
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LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE @ CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD
LIFE PACIFIC COLLEGE

No trends to report
CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD

Cal State-Bakersfield is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cal State-Bakersfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

CONCORDIA NEBRASKA @ SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
CONCORDIA NEBRASKA

No trends to report
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
South Dakota State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

ARMY @ WAKE FOREST
ARMY

No trends to report
WAKE FOREST

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wake Forest's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 6 games at home

DARTMOUTH @ MAINE
DARTMOUTH

Dartmouth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Maine
Dartmouth is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
MAINE

No trends to report

MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE @ LIBERTY
MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE

No trends to report
LIBERTY

No trends to report

BOSTON UNIVERSITY @ BETHUNE-COOKMAN
BOSTON UNIVERSITY

No trends to report
BETHUNE-COOKMAN

No trends to report

SOUTHERN WESLEYAN @ WESTERN CAROLINA
SOUTHERN WESLEYAN

No trends to report
WESTERN CAROLINA

Western Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

HAMPTON @ MISSOURI STATE
HAMPTON

No trends to report
MISSOURI STATE

Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

LOUISIANA-MONROE @ JACKSONVILLE STATE
LOUISIANA-MONROE

Louisiana-Monroe is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
JACKSONVILLE STATE

Jacksonville State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Jacksonville State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

SOUTHERN NAZARENE @ ORAL ROBERTS
SOUTHERN NAZARENE

No trends to report
ORAL ROBERTS

No trends to report

ST. JOHN'S @ ARIZONA STATE
ST. JOHN'S

St. John's is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

AIR FORCE @ UC RIVERSIDE
AIR FORCE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Air Force's last 6 games on the road
Air Force is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
UC RIVERSIDE

UC Riverside is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
UC Riverside is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home

COLORADO STATE @ OREGON
COLORADO STATE

Colorado State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
OREGON

Oregon is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Oregon is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games

OKLAHOMA @ USC
OKLAHOMA

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma's last 8 games
Oklahoma is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
USC

USC is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
USC is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

ULM at JVST 08:00 PM
JVST -9.5
O 138.5

SJU at ASU 08:00 PM
ASU -5.0

AFA at UCRV 10:00 PM
AFA -3.5

CSU at ORE 10:00 PM
ORE -15.0

OKLA at USC 10:30 PM
OKLA -3.0

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Top 25 Capsules
December 9, 2017

LOS ANGELES (AP) Romello White scored 22 points and No. 16 Arizona State held off St. John's 82-70 on Friday night in the opener of the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic tripleheader at Staples Center.

Shannon Evans II added 18 points for the Sun Devils (8-0), off to their best start since 1980-81.

St. John's rallied from a 13-point deficit early in the second half to trail 71-70 on a layup by Shamorie Ponds after he stole the ball from White.

After Remy Martin missed a layup for the Sun Devils, Bryan Trimble Jr. threw the ball away near the Red Storm's bench and they never got any closer.

Ponds scored 19 points for the Red Storm (8-2), who had their three-game winning streak ended.

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Oklahoma 85, No. 25 Southern California 83

Trae Young had 29 points and nine assists for in the Hall of Fame Basketball Classic tripleheader.

Young, a freshman who leads the nation in scoring, topped 28 points for the sixth straight game.

Christian James added 19 points, tying his career-high with five 3-pointers, and Brady Manek had 15 points for the Sooners (7-1), who won their fifth in a row.

Elijah Stewart led five players in double figures with 23 points for the Trojans (4-3), who never led in losing their third straight. Chimezie Metu had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Oklahoma missed its last four free throw attempts, including two by Young.

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December CBB Best Bets and Opinions ( Based on 5 units )

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/08/2017 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
12/07/2017 6-6-0 50.00% -3.00
12/06/2017 22-20-1 52,38% +00.00
12/05/2017 16-11-0 59.25% +19.50
12/04/2017 6-5-0 54.54% +2.50
12/03/2017 10-9-1 52.63% +0.50
12/02/2017 17-9-0 65.38% +35.50
12/01/2017 11-7-0 61.11% +16.50

Totals..........90 - 69....56.60%......+70.50

BEST BETS:

DATE................................ATS........... .................UNITS............................ O/U...........................UNITS

12/08/2017......................2 - 1..........................+4.50.................. .............0 - 0........................+0.00
12/07/2017......................2 - 4..........................-12.00...............................2 - 1.......................+4.50
12/06/2017....................11 -7 - 2.....................+16.50...................... ........9 - 12......................-21.00
12/05/2017......................6 - 5...........................+2.50................. ............9 - 7.......................+6.50
12/04/2017......................5 - 3...........................+8.50................. ...........0 - 0 .......................+0.00
12/03/2017......................4 - 6...........................-13.00............................0 - 0 - 1...................+0.00
12/02/2017.....................15 - 7.........................+36.50.................. .........1 - 2..........................-6.00
12/01/2017......................1 - 4...........................-17.00............................3 - 2.........................+4.00

Totals.........................46 - 37 - 2........................+26.50................. . ....... 24 - 24.....................-12.00

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Saturday’s 6-pack

— Best red zone offenses in NFL: Eagles 5.87 ppp, Raiders 5.37, Packers 5.26

— Worst red zone offenses: Browns 3.03, Colts 3.26, Jets 3.73

— Best ppp on drives starting 75+ yards from end zone (black zone offenses):
Patriots 2.56, Saints 2.33, Eagles 2.14.

— Worst black zone offenses: Colts 0.69, Browns 0.76, Ravens 0.92

— Most plays of 20+ yards: Saints 68, Patriots 62, Seattle/Rams 58

— Least plays of 20+ yards: Ravens 27, Bears/Giants 29, Bengals 32

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Saturday’s List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here…….

13) 23-year old Japanese prospect Shohei Ohtani signed with the Angels. From CBSSports.com:

“Because he is only 23, Ohtani is subject to MLB’s international hard cap. The Angels have $2.315 million in cap space and certainly all of that will go to Ohtani. Both the Mariners ($3.5575 million) and Rangers ($3.535 million) had more to offer, though Ohtani will instead head to Anaheim. The Angels will pay the (Nippon Ham) Fighters a $20 million posting fee.”

Ohtani wants to pitch and also be a position player in the majors. In Japan, he pitched most every Sunday, he DH’d Tuesday-Thursday and rested Friday-Saturday. Starting pitchers in Japan generally only pitch once a week; most Mondays are off days.

12) Cleveland Browns fired their GM, then hired former Chiefs’ GM John Dorsey the same day; one of Dorsey’s first moves was to dump WR Kenny Britt, who had signed a 4-year deal with Cleveland, with over $10M guaranteed.

This is called addition by subtraction; you wait and see, the Browns will be good fairly soon. I’ll predict they make the playoffs in 2019.

11) From Football Perspective: Jets ran the ball 49 times against the Chiefs despite allowing 31 points, which basically never happens. Since 1983, no team has had 50 rush attempts when allowing 31+ points.

10) If Giancarlo Stanton wants to play for the Dodgers and has veto power over any trade, why would the Marlins think he would agree to play in San Francisco?

Now it looks like Stanton (not surprisingly) will wind up in the Bronx or Dodger Stadium.

9) Of the last 30 National League teams to make playoffs, 26 ranked in the top-5 in league in rotation ERA, so teams pouting about not landing Stanton should try to improve their pitching.

8) According to the Fieldhouse, here are their top 4 mid-major basketball teams:
Nevada, Rhode Island, St Mary’s, Northern Iowa.

Not sure how St Mary’s is a mid-major but Gonzaga isn’t, seeing how they’re in the same league, but Gonzaga isn’t in their poll. My alma mater Albany is #17 in this poll.

7) The Big 14 is having its basketball tournament in Madison Square Garden in March; it is said to be a one-time thing— they’ll be in Chicago, Indianapolis twice each from 2019-22. The Big 14 is a midwestern league, despite Maryland/Rutgers’ presence, but greed knows no bounds.

6) Maryland Terrapins have basketball players from eight different countries.

5) Weird basketball season at Louisville; the school’s president, athletic director and basketball coach are all interim. Which spot gets filled first?

4) Exciting times at the University of Delaware; they’re spending $60M to improve their athletic facilities; Notre Dame is in town to play the Blue Hens Saturday- you don’t see ACC teams going on the road for true road games very much.

Delaware coach Martin Ingelsby is a former Notre Dame assistant; Irish coach Mike Brey came to South Bend from Delaware— he still vacations in Rehoboth Beach.

3) Pacers 106, Cavaliers 102— Indiana won its secord straight game with Cleveland, snapping the Cavaliers’ 13-game winning streak, with Oladipo scoring 33 points, with 8 rebounds, 5 assists.

2) Arizona State 82, St John’s 70— Sun Devils outscored St John’s 11-0 over the last 2:43.

1) Now that Ohtani is in Anaheim, what does Seattle do with all that international slot money they traded for? Mariners traded three of their top 10 minor league prospects to the Marlins for Dee Gordon and slot money. Friday had to be a depressing day for the Mariners.

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Saturday's Early Tips
December 8, 2017

This Saturday afternoon’s college basketball schedule opens up with the top team in the nation playing an early season conference opener when No. 1 Duke goes on the road to face Boston College.

Later in the day, an add-on game following this season's recent Big Ten/ACC Challenge pits Indiana on the road against Louisville.

Closing out this afternoon run, another top team in the national rankings is on the road with No. 6 Wichita State squaring off against Oklahoma State.

No. 1 Duke Blue Devils at Boston College Eagles (ESPN, 12:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Duke -15.5, Total 159.5

Betting Matchup

Duke has successfully navigated its way through its first 11 games straight-up while going a profitable 7-3 against the spread. Early in the season it knocked off Michigan State 88-81 as a slight one-point underdog and more recently the Blue Devils took down Florida 87-84 as 2 ½-point favorites. One of the big reasons for this early success has been the elevated play of freshman forward Marvin Bagley III with a team-high 21.9 points and 11.2 rebounds.

The Eagles are a respectable 6-3 SU in their first nine games, but they have dropped two of their last three outings with losses to Providence and Nebraska as underdogs. Their record ATS stands at 3-4 in games with a posted betting line and the total has stayed UNDER in five of those seven games. Boston College is averaging 75.4 points behind Jerome Robinson and Ky Bowman, who are each averaging 16 points a game.

Betting Trends

-- The Blue Devils are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight road games and the total has gone OVER in 13 of their last 16 games on the road.

-- The Eagles have failed to cover in four of their last five home games with the total going OVER in six of their last seven games at home.

-- Duke has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings with the total going OVER in all five games.

Indiana Hoosiers at Louisville Cardinals (ESPN, 2:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Louisville -10, Total 147.5

Betting Matchup

Following losses to Duke and Michigan both SU and ATS as underdogs, the Hoosiers were able to stop the slide with Monday’s 77-64 victory against Iowa as 5 ½-point home favorites to even their record in Big Ten play to 1-1. They are now 5-4 SU with a 3-5-1 record ATS. One of the bright spots in this disappointing start has been junior Juwan Morgan with a team-high 13.8 PPG while shooting 58.3 percent from the floor.

Louisville made a quick exit from the national rankings with back-to-back losses to Purdue as an underdog and to Seton Hall as a slight 1 ½-point favorite. The Cardinals are currently 5-2 SU with a 2-4 record ATS. They got a big effort from senior forward Anas Mahmoud with 17 points and 13 rebounds in Wednesday’s 86-60 rout of Siena as heavy 23-point favorites.

Betting Trends

-- The Hoosiers have failed to cover in four of their last five games against the ACC and the total has gone OVER in their last four games following a SU win.

-- The Cardinals are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games and the total has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in their last four games against the Big Ten.

-- The favorite in this Big Ten/ACC clash has covered in the last four meetings with the total going OVER in two of the last three games.

No. 6 Wichita State Shockers at Oklahoma State Cowboys (ESPN2, 4:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Wichita State -4.5, 151

Betting Matchup

The Shockers continue to prepare for their AAC debut with a 7-1 SU run through their first eight nonconference matchups. They have been less successful ATS at 3-3 after failing to cover against South Dakota State in Tuesday’s 95-85 victory as 18 ½-point home favorites. Wichita State is averaging 88.0 PPG and it is ranked ninth in the nation in assists (19.1) and fifth in rebounds (45.1) in what has been a total team effort.

Oklahoma State is also off to a SU 7-1 start with a 4-3 mark ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in six of those seven games with a betting line. The Cowboys are putting up an average of 80.4 PPG behind a foursome of players averaging at least 10 points, but their real strength has been at the other end of the court with a defensive effort that is holding opposing teams to 62.3 PPG.

Betting Trends

-- The Shockers have gone 5-1 ATS in their last six Saturday games and the total has gone OVER in six of their last seven games against a Big 12 team.

-- The Cowboys have covered in eight of their last 10 games played on Saturday and the total has stayed UNDER in their last six games at home.

-- These two met last season with Oklahoma State coming away with a 93-76 victory as a 7 ½-point road underdog. The total went OVER 153 points in that game.

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Saturday's Late Tips
December 8, 2017

**Cincinnati vs. Florida**

-- Florida (5-3 straight up, 4-4 against the spread) will look to avoid a four-game losing streak when it faces Cincinnati in Newark, N.J., on Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. Eastern. This will be the first encounter between these two storied hoops programs. A couple of offshore books opened the Gators as 1.5-point favorites, but with a -125 price tag attached to it. By 7:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, however, most spots had the Bearcats favored by 1.5 points.

-- Mike White’s team raced out to a 5-0 start with a blowout win over Stanford and a double-overtime triumph over Gonzaga, sending it to the finals of the PK80 Invitational in Portland to take on unbeaten and top-ranked Duke. UF jumped out to an 18-4 lead and led by as many as 17 points in the second half. Hell, the Gators were up with four minutes remaining, but the Blue Devils rallied to capture an 87-84 victory as 2.5-point ‘chalk.’

-- Florida returned home to take on undefeated Florida State this past Monday as a nine-point favorite. However, the Seminoles dominated from start to finish in an 83-66 win that hooked up their money-line supporters with a payout in the +385 neighborhood. Leonard Hamilton’s squad owned the glass with a 51-34 rebounding advantage, prompting White to call his team, “soft.”

-- That description fit the bill again Wednesday night when UF was in bounce-back mode vs. Loyola Chicago as a 16-point home ‘chalk.’ The Ramblers led from start to finish on their way to a nothing-fluky-about-it-whatsoever win by a 65-59 count to hook up their money-line backers with an incredible 10/1 return (paid $1,000 on $100 wagers). The Gators were an atrocious 2-of-19 from long distance (10.5%) and no player scored in double figures.

-- Florida was averaging 99.5 points per game while shooting at 49.0 and 46.0 percent clips from the field and 3-point range, respectively, in the team’s first six games. Since then in back-to-back L’s to FSU & Loyola Chicago, the Gators have averaged merely 62.5 PPG while shooting at abysmal 36.5 and 18.1 percent rates from the field and downtown, respectively.

-- UF’s top three scorers are slumping along with the rest of the team. Va. Tech transfer Jalen Hudson (19.4 PPG) paces the Gators in scoring, while Rice grad transfer Egor Koulechov (15.5 PPG) follows Hudson. Koulechov couldn’t miss early in the year, but he’s been held to scoring totals of 4, 15, 11 and 7 in the past four outings. Junior guard Kevaughn Allen (13.0 PPG) hasn’t been able to buy a bucket this season, draining only 35.3 percent of his FGs and 30.4 percent of his 3-balls.

-- Allen is currently the best FT shooter in UF history, splashing the nets from the charity stripe at an 87.0 percent clip. He had his streak of 27 consecutive made FTs snapped in Wednesday’s loss, but that surge of makes inched him ahead of Anthony ‘Sag-Nasty’ Roberson in the annals of UF basketball history.

-- With a hat tip to long-time UF beat writer Chris Harry for this factoid, the Gators haven’t lost four games in their first nine since 1996, Lon Kruger’s last season with the program when they limped to a 2-4 start. Side Note: Harry is a regular guest on my Games Galore podcast.

-- While UF played twice this week, Cincinnati (7-1 SU, 3-3 ATS) hasn’t played since its loss to bitter, cross-town rival Xavier in a heated contest this past Saturday. This game always features intensity and if you’re to believe UC head coach Mick Cronin, this one included Xavier’s J.P. Macura dropping three f-bombs aimed at Cronin, including one in the handshake line postgame. This agitated Cronin so much that he went after Macura, reportedly screaming, “You want a piece of me?!” The postgame pressers for Cronin and Chris Mack were fantastic, so be sure to check ‘em out.

-- Xavier handed Cincy its first defeat by an 89-76 count as a 2.5-point home favorite. Trevon Bluiett torched the Bearcats for a second straight year by dropping a game-high 28 points. In the losing effort, junior wing Jacob Evans scored a team-best 23 points. Cane Broome added 16 points and five assists, while Gary Clark finished with 14 points, seven rebounds and a pair of steals.

-- Cronin’s teams have always had a definitive MO. They get in your face defensively from start to finish and relentlessly crash the boards. The Bearcats are usually long and athletic and if they have a weakness, it’s usually perimeter shooting. This year’s version is no different except it’s shooting the ball at better-than-decent percentages (48.0% FGs, 38.0% 3-pointers).

-- This type of physical team seems to be one that will give Florida fits. You see, UF’s current weakness is rebounding and interior defense. Fifth-year senior center John Egbunu won’t be ready to play until some point in January after tearing his ACL in a win at Auburn on Valentine’s Day. Also, freshman forward Isaiah Stokes remains out from a knee injury last winter, while freshman forward Chase Johnson is ‘out’ with an illness. This has UF extremely thin and lacking depth in the frontcourt. Kevarrius Hayes, the junior center who played so well after Egbunu was injured last season, is off to a slow start this year and was suspended for the Stanford game for a violation of team rules.

-- Cincinnati is ranked 14th in the nation in scoring defense, limiting foes to a 61.2 PPG average. The Bearcats are sixth in FG percentage defense (36.2%). They are scoring at a much more prolific pace than usual so far this year, averaging 86.4 PPG to rank 30th in the country.

-- UC has been to seven straight NCAA Tournaments and owns a 234-137 record during Cronin’s tenure.

-- Evans (13.1 PPG) is averaging team-highs in assists (4.0 APG) and blocked shots (1.5 BPG), while Clark paces UC in scoring (13.8 PPG), rebounding (8.0 RPG) and steals (1.4 SPG).

-- The ‘under’ had cashed in four straight UC games until the loss to Xavier saw an ‘over’ appearance. The ‘under’ is 4-2 overall for the Bearcats.

-- The ‘over’ hit in UF’s first five lined games, but the ‘under’ has prevailed in back-to-back outings for the Gators.

-- Since the AAC was formed during the 2013-2014 season, Florida has lost three of four games against teams from the new league, including a loss to UConn in the 2014 national semifinals.

-- ESPN2 will have the broadcast from Prudential Center with Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi and Fran Fraschilla on the call.

**Alabama at Arizona**

-- Several offshore books sent Arizona (6-3 SU, 3-5 ATS) out as an 8.5-point home favorite vs. Alabama late Friday afternoon, but the Wildcats were 7.5-point ‘chalk’ by Friday night.

-- Sean Miller’s team has been the nation’s biggest disappointment. Arizona is embroiled in FBI’s investigation into corruption in college hoops similar to the way Auburn, Louisville and Oklahoma State is also being looked at. To a lesser extent, South Carolina and Alabama are dealing with a few issues as well. These circumstances have clearly impacted the Wildcats on the court, too.

-- Arizona is unbeaten in four home games with a 2-1 spread record. However, Miller’s team took three consecutive losses in a span of three days at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas over the Thanksgiving holidays. First, UA dropped a 90-84 decision to North Carolina State as a 12.5-point favorite. One day later, the Wildcats lost 66-60 to SMU as seven-point ‘chalk.’ Then in the final game vs. Purdue, the Boilermakers blasted Arizona 89-64 as one-point underdogs.

-- To its credit, though, Arizona has won three in a row since its ill-fated trip to paradise, including Tuesday’s 67-64 win over previously-undefeated Texas A&M as a one-point home underdog. Even with star guard Allonzo Trier, who is averaging a team-high 22.0 PPG, getting held to a season-low seven points and committing just as many turnovers (three) as he had assists (three), the Wildcats found a way to win behind a balanced offensive attack. Brandon Randolph, DeAndre Ayton, Dusan Ristic and Dylan Smith shared team-high scoring honors with 13 points apiece. Ayton had a double-double with 10 rebounds.

-- Before the win over A&M, UA gathered a little momentum by gutting out a 91-88 overtime win at UNLV last Saturday. The Wildcats failed to cover the number as 4.5-point road favorites, however, with the 179 combined points going ‘over’ the 157.5-point total. The score at the end of regulation was 78-78, so ‘over’ backers were fortunate for the extra sessions since there were only 156 combined points at the end of regulation. The Runnin’ Rebels led by 11 at intermission and were still up by double digits with 12 minutes left. Ayton was the catalyst in the comeback, contributing 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots. Trier dropped 29 on UNLV, while Parker Jackson-Cartwright was also in double figures with 12 points.

-- Arizona sophomore guard Rawle Alkins is slated to make his season debut vs. ‘Bama. Alkins, the Word of God Academy High School product out of Brooklyn, has been recovering from a broken foot. Alkins averaged 10.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game as a freshman last season.

-- Arizona freshman reserve wing Emmanuel Akot is ‘questionable’ vs. ‘Bama due to a knee injury. He’s averaging 2.1 points and 1.6 RPG.

-- Alabama (7-2 SU, 3-4-1 ATS) is playing its first true road game. Avery Johnson has his best team in Tuscaloosa in his third season at the helm. The Crimson Tide is off to a fast start despite the absences of sophomore forward Braxton Key and senior guard Ar’Mond Davis. Key suffered a meniscus injury in late October and hasn’t played yet, but he’s so close to returning that he’s actually been upgraded to ‘questionable’ at Arizona. Key averaged 12.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last year to garner SEC All-Freshman Team honors. Davis averaged 6.9 PPG in 2016-17.

-- Johnson’s team is off its best win of the year, a 68-64 victory over Rhode Island Wednesday as a four-point home ‘chalk.’ Junior forward Donta Hall led the way with 13 points, 14 boards, two assists and three blocked shots. Dazon Ingram also had a double-double with 10 points, 14 boards and a pair of assists. Daniel Giddens and John Petty added 12 points apiece.

-- Alabama is led by true freshman point guard Collin Sexton, who is averaging team-highs in scoring (20.8 PPG) and assists (3.5 APG). Sexton was held to 11 points in only 17 minutes of playing time vs. URI, but that was because he sustained an eye poke. Nevertheless, he’s ‘probable’ at UA. Hall (11.9 PPG) is averaging team-bests in rebounding (7.6 RPG), blocked shots (2.8 BPG) and FG percentage (75.0%).

-- Alabama is an underdog for only the second time this year. The Tide lost 89-84 to Minnesota on a neutral floor as a 4.5-point ‘dog. The team’s only other loss came at home this past Sunday to UCF (65-62).

-- The ‘under’ has appeared in back-to-back ‘Bama games to improve to 5-3 overall.

-- The ‘over’ is 5-3 overall for the Wildcats, 2-1 in their home games.

-- ESPN2 will provide the telecast on ESPN2 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

-- UCLA travels across the country and has to play a noon Eastern game on Saturday at Michigan. CBS will have the broadcast. Offshore books opened the Wolverines as 4.5-point favorites, and that’s where the number remained early Friday night. Michigan (7-3 SU, 4-5 ATS) is unbeaten in five home games with a 2-2 spread record.

-- Marquette is a six-point road underdog at struggling Wisconsin at noon Eastern on Fox Sports 1. The Badgers have limped to a 4-6 SU record to date and are in dire need of a win in this spot. They started the week win a conference win at Penn State, only to lose a heartbreaker at Temple two nights later (Wednesday).

-- VCU and Seton Hall will meet in the first game of the doubleheader in Newark, facing each other at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Prudential Center is the home of the New Jersey Devils and the Pirates, who get a true home game against the Rams. Seton Hall was favored by 12 early Friday night.

-- John Calipari’s Kentucky team is undefeated in seven games at Rupp Arena, but the Wildcats have limped to a 2-5 spread record at home. The ‘Cats are favored by 16 vs. Monmouth for Saturday’s noon Eastern tip.

-- Auburn is a 10-point home favorite to UAB for a 4:30 p.m. Eastern tip on the SEC Network. The Tigers are 4-0 SU and 2-0 ATS at home, while the Blazers are 1-0 both SU and ATS in their lone road assignment.

[StarDust Bum]

Pitt, WVU renew Backyard Brawl
December 8, 2017

PITTSBURGH (AP) The ''Backyard Brawl'' memories are well worn and familiar to Bob Huggins. They stretch back decades, the highs and the lows of West Virginia's longtime rivalry with Pittsburgh coming back to him in a rush.

How could he not want his players to be a part of it?

''My memory of most of them are on their side rather than ours,'' said Huggins, who played at West Virginia in the mid-1970s before returning as head coach of his alma mater in 2007. ''They'll understand. If they don't understand by the time they walk in the arena, they'll understand.''

The 185th meeting of a rivalry that dates back over a century returns on Saturday night when the 18th-ranked Mountaineers (8-1) visit the rebuilding Panthers (5-4). They last met in 2012, each school's final year in the Big East before bolting to new conferences. With both programs now settled in their new homes - West Virginia in the Big 12 and Pitt in the Atlantic Coast Conference - Pitt approached West Virginia in the spring of 2016 and asked about getting back together.

Negotiations didn't take long.

''There were a lot of people that said are we ever going to get back to the Backyard Brawl?'' said Pitt coach Kevin Stallings. ''It literally was the easiest scheduling. We called them and said `You guys want to play?' and they said `Yes.'''

Imbuing the importance to two rosters that have never faced each other is another matter. Yet given the proximity of the schools and their lengthy athletic relationship, Huggins and Stallings are hardly concerned about their teams playing with the edge that has long defined a series that began in 1906. The Panthers hold a 96-88 all-time lead, though West Virginia is 7-4 against Pitt since Huggins took over.

''When the word Pitt comes out of anywhere, you know what happens,'' Huggins said. ''And they're not immune to hearing that, obviously.''

The Mountaineers head in with serious momentum, having won eight straight games since an opening loss to Texas A&M, including a 68-61 victory over 15th-ranked Virginia on Tuesday. Stallings has spent a considerable portion of practice trying to get his team that features 11 new faces ready for West Virginia's relentless press, often putting seven or eight defensive players on the floor at a time and daring the offense to execute.

''It's really been a learning experience when we first started it,'' Pitt junior guard Jared Wilson-Frame said. ''It's something (now) we're able to handle with normality.''

At least in theory. Breaking pressure for a brief stretches is one thing. Doing it over the course of 40 minutes is another matter entirely.

''You can be prepared for it but I think at times there's a cumulative effect to it and that's the thing you probably can't really prepare for,'' Stallings said.

The game will be the first real chance for Pitt's completely retooled roster to play in front of a legitimately buzzing home crowd. The once-intimidating Petersen Events Center has been decidedly more welcoming during the bumpy retooling Stallings is overseeing. Stallings chuckled when asked if his team will have to adjust to a raucous atmosphere on its own floor.

If anything it's what the Panthers want.

''If you're not up for Saturday's game,'' Pitt senior forward Ryan Luther said, ''I don't know what you can get up for.''

[StarDust Bum]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 9

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DUKE (11 - 0) at BOSTON COLLEGE (6 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 208-152 ATS (+40.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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NOTRE DAME (7 - 2) at DELAWARE (4 - 5) - 12/9/2017, 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (2 - 7) at BUTLER (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
BUTLER is 149-107 ATS (+31.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
BUTLER is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses 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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MONMOUTH (3 - 6) vs. KENTUCKY (7 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONMOUTH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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NEBRASKA (7 - 3) at CREIGHTON (6 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 89-130 ATS (-54.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 89-130 ATS (-54.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 77-109 ATS (-42.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 96-137 ATS (-54.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 2-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 2-0 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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PROVIDENCE (7 - 2) at MASSACHUSETTS (4 - 5) - 12/9/2017, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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UCLA (7 - 1) at MICHIGAN (7 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-0 straight up against 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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WM & MARY (6 - 2) at OHIO ST (7 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 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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JAMES MADISON (3 - 7) at RICHMOND (1 - 8) - 12/9/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-1 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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MARQUETTE (6 - 3) at WISCONSIN (4 - 6) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 150-114 ATS (+24.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 138-97 ATS (+31.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 123-85 ATS (+29.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 123-85 ATS (+29.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 111-73 ATS (+30.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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VALPARAISO (8 - 1) at BALL ST (5 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
BALL ST is 35-60 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
BALL ST is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BALL ST is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
BALL ST is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 2-0 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 1-1 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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WI-GREEN BAY (3 - 4) at MISSOURI (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 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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YALE (6 - 5) at ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
YALE is 131-93 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 131-93 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
YALE is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
YALE is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home 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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APPALACHIAN ST (5 - 5) at AKRON (4 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined 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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W MICHIGAN (5 - 4) at DETROIT (4 - 5) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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INDIANA (5 - 4) at LOUISVILLE (5 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 111-147 ATS (-50.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 1-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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ST JOSEPHS (4 - 4) at TEMPLE (5 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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UAB (6 - 3) at AUBURN (7 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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PENNSYLVANIA (7 - 4) at DAYTON (4 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.


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




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DEPAUL (4 - 4) at IL-CHICAGO (3 - 5) - 12/9/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 77-52 ATS (+19.8 Units) in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


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




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OLE MISS (4 - 3) at MIDDLE TENN ST (6 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 51-26 ATS (+22.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 straight up against OLE MISS 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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WICHITA ST (7 - 1) at OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 118-82 ATS (+27.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 118-82 ATS (+27.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 straight up against WICHITA 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (5 - 4) at PENN ST (7 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 84-114 ATS (-41.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 1-1 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON 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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KENT ST (5 - 4) at WRIGHT ST (5 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
KENT ST is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
KENT ST is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 1-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 1-0 straight up against KENT 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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CALIFORNIA (3 - 6) at SAN DIEGO ST (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 70-47 ATS (+18.3 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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PACIFIC (5 - 5) at WYOMING (6 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 1-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 1-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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BOWLING GREEN (7 - 3) at OLD DOMINION (6 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 140-181 ATS (-59.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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COASTAL CAROLINA (5 - 4) at S CAROLINA (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 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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COLORADO (7 - 1) at XAVIER (8 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all home games this season.
XAVIER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
XAVIER is 231-178 ATS (+35.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against XAVIER 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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MARSHALL (6 - 3) at TOLEDO (5 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 16-38 ATS (-25.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MARSHALL is 104-140 ATS (-50.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 104-140 ATS (-50.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 42-71 ATS (-36.1 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
TOLEDO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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 (7 - 1) at SAINT LOUIS (4 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 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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TULSA (4 - 4) vs. KANSAS ST (8 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games 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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W VIRGINIA (8 - 1) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 8:00 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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MINNESOTA (8 - 2) at ARKANSAS (6 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 6:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 87-118 ATS (-42.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 65-40 ATS (+21.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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UTAH ST (5 - 5) at UTAH (6 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
UTAH is 148-109 ATS (+28.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
UTAH is 148-109 ATS (+28.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
UTAH is 125-90 ATS (+26.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
UTAH is 70-41 ATS (+24.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.


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




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WASHINGTON ST (6 - 2) at UTEP (2 - 6) - 12/9/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 74-42 ATS (+27.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against UTEP 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (4 - 4) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (1 - 7) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 54-85 ATS (-39.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 95-125 ATS (-42.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 78-112 ATS (-45.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-0 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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SAN JOSE ST (2 - 6) at PORTLAND (3 - 6) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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ALABAMA (7 - 2) at ARIZONA (6 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) in December games since 1997.


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




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FRESNO ST (7 - 2) at CAL POLY-SLO (4 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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LONG BEACH ST (4 - 7) at PEPPERDINE (3 - 6) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 32-55 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.


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




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ILLINOIS (7 - 3) at UNLV (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 12:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
UNLV is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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VA COMMONWEALTH (5 - 4) at SETON HALL (7 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog 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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CINCINNATI (7 - 1) vs. FLORIDA (5 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 130-97 ATS (+23.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog 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 TECH (7 - 3) at C MICHIGAN (7 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE TECH over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE TECH 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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IUPU-FT WAYNE (6 - 4) at MIAMI OHIO (5 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 2-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 2-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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MURRAY ST (5 - 1) at ILLINOIS ST (4 - 5) - 12/9/2017, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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CANISIUS (4 - 5) at EVANSVILLE (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
CANISIUS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) on Saturday 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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MONTANA (5 - 3) at GEORGIA ST (5 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 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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SACRAMENTO ST (2 - 7) at BOISE ST (8 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 97-68 ATS (+22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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UC-SANTA BARBARA (7 - 2) at MONTANA ST (6 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 28-55 ATS (-32.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.


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




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WEBER ST (4 - 4) vs. BYU (7 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 232-180 ATS (+34.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 35-62 ATS (-33.2 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
BYU is 35-62 ATS (-33.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.


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




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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (1 - 9) at DRAKE (4 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 1-0 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 1-0 straight up against DRAKE 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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SOUTHERN UTAH (5 - 3) at MICHIGAN ST (8 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.


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




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HOFSTRA (5 - 3) at RIDER (5 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
HOFSTRA is 42-19 ATS (+21.1 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
RIDER is 79-107 ATS (-38.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RIDER is 79-107 ATS (-38.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RIDER is 11-31 ATS (-23.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.


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




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SAMFORD (2 - 7) at CLEMSON (7 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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N DAKOTA ST (3 - 5) at N DAKOTA (4 - 4) - 12/9/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA is 2-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 2-1 straight up against N DAKOTA 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (6 - 3) at W ILLINOIS (6 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
W ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
W ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE 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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SE MISSOURI ST (5 - 4) at S ILLINOIS (4 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI 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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N ARIZONA (2 - 7) at SAN DIEGO (6 - 2) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-60 ATS (-32.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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PORTLAND ST (7 - 2) at SANTA CLARA (3 - 5) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
PORTLAND ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PORTLAND ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.


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




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COPPIN ST (0 - 9) at CONNECTICUT (6 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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LIPSCOMB (6 - 3) at TENNESSEE (6 - 1) - 12/9/2017, 2:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-0 straight up against LIPSCOMB over the last 3 seasons




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N CAROLINA A&T (5 - 3) at GEORGETOWN (7 - 0) - 12/9/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 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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NEW MEXICO ST (6 - 2) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 6) - 12/9/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-2 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST 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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ARK-PINE BLUFF (0 - 9) at OREGON ST (5 - 3) - 12/9/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-PINE BLUFF is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in December games since 1997.
ARK-PINE BLUFF is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OREGON ST is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 88-118 ATS (-41.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
OREGON ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) 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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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 9

Creighton won its last six games with in-state rival Nebraska; Cornhuskers lost their last seven visits here, with 5 of last 6 losses here by 10+ points. Nebraska is 7-3; they’re experience team #85 that is 0-3 on road, losing by 23-9-29 points. Huskers are 2-3 vs top 100 teams, with wins over BC/Minnesota. Bluejays are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating UCLA by 11, Northwestern by 4. Big 14 teams are 6-4 vs spread when playing a Big East team this year. Big East home favorites are 15-10 vs spread; Big 14 underdogs are 3-11 away from home.

Providence won its last three games with UMass by 20-24-6 points; they won 90-66 in last visit here two years ago. Friars are 7-2 vs schedule #187; they’re 6-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with four wins by 7 or less points. UMass lost four of its last five games; they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 18-2-6 points to Minnesota-BYU-South Carolina. Last 2+ years, Big East teams are 17-7 vs spread when playing A-14 opponents. Big East favorites are 12-7 vs spread away from home; A-14 home underdogs are 3-5.

UCLA beat Michigan 102-84 in LA LY, making 15-26 on arc in game they trailed by 3 at the half. Michigan was 14-26 on arc in that game. Bruins are 7-1 vs schedule #295- their only loss was by 11 to Creighton on neutral floor. Wolverines are 7-3 playing 7th-slowest tempo in country; they lost two of last three games. Michigan is 2-3 vs top 100 teams, with wins over VCU, Indiana. Last 2+ years, Pac-12 teams are 6-4 vs spread when playing Big 14 foes. Big 14 home favorites are 22-15 vs spread; Pac-12 underdogs are 11-8 away from home.

Marquette is 6-3 vs schedule #124; they’re 3-3 vs top 100 teams, but this is their first true road game. Wisconsin lost six of its last eight games; they’re experience team #336 that plays pace #339- they’re 1-3 in games decided by 5 or less points. Badgers won three of last four games with Marquette; road team won five of last seven series games. Marquette won two of its last three visits here. Big 14 teams are 6-4 vs spread when playing a Big East team this year. Big 14 home favorites are 22-15 vs spread; Big East underdogs are 4-6 away from home.

Louisville waxed Indiana 77-62 LY in Indianapolis, shooting 59% inside arc. Cardinals are 5-2 this season, but 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Seton Hall/Purdue, which was Cardinals’ only road game (57-66) this season. Indiana is 5-4 vs schedule #180, losing both road games, by 16 at Seton Hall, 14 at Michigan. Hoosiers haven’t defended arc well; their opponents are shooting 40.8% on 3-pointers. So far this season, Big 14 teams are 5-2 vs spread when playing ACC teams. ACC home favorites are 20-10 vs spread; Big 14 underdogs are 3-11 away from home.

Middle Tennessee led Ole Miss 46-19 at half, beat Rebels 77-62 in Oxford LY; Blue Raiders made 9-16 on arc. are 5-1 this year and have played only one team ranked lower than #135- they beat #73 at Vanderbilt in their only top 100 game. Ole Miss lost three of its last four games- they lost their last two games in OT. Rebels are 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Utah by 9, Va Tech by 3- this is their first true road tilt. Last 2+ years, C-USA teams are 13-8-1 vs spread when playing SEC squads. C-USA home favorites are 9-4 vs spread; SEC underdogs are 8-9 away from home.

Oklahoma State made 14-28 on arc in 93-76 win at Wichita St LY; Shockers were 35-47 on foul line, OSU was 17-26. Wichita is 7-1 this year with 69-62 win at Baylor; they’re 2-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 1 to Notre Dame, beating Marquette by 14. OSU is 7-1 vs 6th-easiest schedule in country; Cowboys lost by 17 to Texas A&M, their only top 100 game- their only top 200 win was over Pittsburgh by 6. Last 2+ years, AAC favorites are 4-1 vs spread when playing a Big X team. AAC favorites are 7-8 away from home; Big X underdogs are 1-6 this season.

Minnesota was 9-15 on arc, Arkansas 1-8 in Gophers’ 85-71 home win LY; game was 42-23 at half. Minnesota lost two of last three games after a 7-0 start; they won at Providence, lost by 10 at Nebraska in their only two true road games. Razorbacks are 6-2 vs schedule #32; they’re 4-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by North Carolina by 19, Houston by 26. Hogs are playing pace #28. Last 2+ years. Big 14 teams are 10-9-1 vs spread when facing an SEC team. SEC home favorites are 12-21 vs spread; Big 14 underdogs are 3-11 away from home.

Utah-Utah State are playing for first time in 7 years; this game is at the Jazz’ arena in Salt Lake City. Aggies are 5-5 vs schedule #185; they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 13-7-9 points. State is #313 experience team. Utah is 6-2 vs schedule #218; they’re 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, beating Mizzou/Ole Miss. Utes lost by 2 at Butler in their last game Tuesday. Last 2+ years. Mountain West underdogs are 24-11-1 vs spread when playing a Pac-12 team. Pac-12 home favorites are 20-16 vs spread; MW underdogs are 9-13 away from home.

Alabama split its last four games after a 5-0 start; Tide is 3-2 vs top 100 teams but this is first true road game for experience team #346. Arizona is 6-3 vs schedule #71; they were 0-3 in Atlantis tourney but won their last three games, with OT win at UNLV and 67-64 win over Texas A&M in Phoenix Tuesday in their last two. Wildcats are 2-3 vs top 100 teams. Last 2+ years, Pac-12 teams are 14-5 vs spread when playing an SEC foe. Pac-12 home favorites are 20-16 vs spread; SEC underdogs are 8-9 vs spread away from home.

Seton Hall is 7-1 vs schedule #69; they won last three games by 13-10-2 points, all against top 80 teams. Pirates’ only loss was 75-74 to URI in Brooklyn. Hall is 4-1 vs top 100 teams- they’re #65 experience team. VCU is 5-4 vs schedule #128; this is their first true road game. Rams are 1-4 vs top 100 teams; they’re on their 3rd coach in four years. Rams’ only top 100 win was by 7 over Old Dominion. Big 14 teams are 6-4 vs spread when playing a Big East team this year. Big East home favorites are 15-10 vs spread; A-14 road underdogs are 16-22.

Cincinnati is 7-1 vs schedule #341; their loss at crosstown rival Xavier was only game they’ve played vs team ranked higher than #131. Bearcats are #214 experience team. Florida is 0-3 since a double-OT win over Gonzaga in the PK80 tourney, with all three losses vs top 80 teams; Gators are 8-44 on arc in their last two games. This is Florida’s 4th neutral court game out of 9; they have no true road games. Last 2+ years, SEC teams are 12-10 vs spread when playing an AAC opponent. AAC home faves are 9-10 vs spread; SEC underdogs are 8-9 away from home.

Illinois lost three of last four games after a 6-0 start, losing its first two Big 14 games, both in OT; Illini are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, also losing by 7 at Wake Forest. Illinois is 0-2 on road. UNLV lost two of its last three games, with both losses in OT; Rebels have played pace #12 vs the #326 schedule; they’re 1-2 vs top 100 teams, whipping Utah by 27 on this floor. Last 2+ years, Big 14 teams are 4-3 vs spread when playing a Mountain West team. MW home favorites are 19-7 vs spread; Big 14 underdogs are 3-11 away from home.