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**StarDust Bum** · 11-19-2018, 01:32 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, November 19

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W MICHIGAN (3 - 1) at CINCINNATI (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 59-83 ATS (-32.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games in November games since 1997.

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

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E MICHIGAN (4 - 1) at RUTGERS (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 160-201 ATS (-61.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 119-156 ATS (-52.6 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (2 - 1) at TULSA (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 1-0 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 1-0 straight up against TULSA 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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CAL POLY-SLO (1 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (1 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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S DAKOTA ST (3 - 1) vs. TULANE (1 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 11:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA ST is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 92-61 ATS (+24.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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UC-IRVINE (4 - 0) vs. TX-SAN ANTONIO (0 - 3) - 11/19/2018, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 140 to 144.5 since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (0 - 2) vs. COLORADO ST (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a neutral court underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 126-165 ATS (-55.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 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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TOLEDO (2 - 1) vs. FLA GULF COAST (2 - 2) - 11/19/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
FLA GULF COAST is 40-17 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 40-17 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLA GULF COAST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 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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AKRON (3 - 0) vs. CLEMSON (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 11:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more 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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GEORGIA (2 - 1) vs. ILLINOIS ST (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against SEC opponents since 1997.
GEORGIA is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 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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ST BONAVENTURE (1 - 2) vs. GEORGIA ST (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 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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BOISE ST (1 - 1) vs. CREIGHTON (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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KENNESAW ST (1 - 4) vs. E KENTUCKY (2 - 3) - 11/19/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 31-12 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more 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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OLD DOMINION (2 - 2) vs. N IOWA (2 - 2) - 11/19/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
N IOWA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
N IOWA is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OREGON ST (3 - 1) vs. PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MISSOURI (3 - 1) vs. KANSAS ST (4 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HARTFORD (1 - 3) vs. UTAH VALLEY ST (1 - 3) - 11/19/2018, 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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IONA (1 - 1) vs. LONG BEACH ST (1 - 3) - 11/19/2018, 5:00 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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AUBURN (3 - 0) vs. XAVIER (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 353-298 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
XAVIER is 353-298 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
XAVIER is 242-190 ATS (+33.0 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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DUKE (3 - 0) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (2 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 217-161 ATS (+39.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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ARIZONA (3 - 0) vs. IOWA ST (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 255-200 ATS (+35.0 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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GONZAGA (3 - 0) vs. ILLINOIS (1 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HAMPTON (1 - 2) vs. BOWLING GREEN (2 - 2) - 11/19/2018, 5:00 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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LOYOLA-MD (1 - 3) at DETROIT (0 - 3) - 11/19/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 112-61 ATS (+44.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 112-61 ATS (+44.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 53-27 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DETROIT is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest 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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RICHMOND (2 - 1) vs. LOYOLA-IL (3 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 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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WYOMING (1 - 3) vs. BOSTON COLLEGE (2 - 1) - 11/19/2018, 9:00 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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CALIFORNIA (1 - 1) vs. ST JOHNS (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (3 - 0) vs. TEMPLE (4 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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NEBRASKA (3 - 0) vs. MISSOURI ST (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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USC (2 - 1) vs. TEXAS TECH (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 109-141 ATS (-46.1 Units) in road 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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UTAH ST (4 - 0) vs. ST MARYS-CA (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in November games since 1997.
UTAH ST is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

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

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ARIZONA ST (3 - 0) vs. MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 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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CANISIUS (1 - 1) at FLORIDA ST (2 - 0) - 11/19/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 since 1997.

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

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SE MISSOURI ST (3 - 2) at S ALABAMA (2 - 2) - 11/19/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road 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.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-19-2018, 01:34 PM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, November 19

Destin, FL tourney
South Dakota State won its first two D-I games by 5-17 points, then lost at Florida Gulf Cozst by 8; Jackrabbits start a frosh, soph and three seniors- 6-9 Daum is best player in Summit League. State is shooting 38.6% on arc, but is in bottom 10 in country at forcing turnovers. Tulane lost by 11 at Florida State, beat Coastal Carolina by 5; Green Wave starts two frosh and a soph- they are #322 experience team in country. Summit favorites are 2-2 this month; AAC underdogs are 7-4.

Cayman Islands tourney
Georgia beat couple of stiffs, lost by 4 at Temple to open Crean era; Dawgs start three sophs, turned ball 20 times (-9) in Temple game- they’ve turned ball over 22.5% of time. Georgia’s bench is playing most minutes of any bench in country. Illinois State won two of first three games, losing 100-89 at Belmont; Redbirds start four seniors, are #30 experience team in country. ISU’s best win is over Florida Gulf Coast by 8. SEC favorites are 3-2 away from home; MVC underdogs are 4-8.

St Bonaventure allowed 80-88 points in upset losses to Bucknell/Niagara; their only win is over a stiff by 31. Bonnies start two frosh; their only senior is a sub- they’re #328 experience team that is shooting 28.1% on arc. Georgia State is in Caymans; they lost at Montana ten days ago, so they get around; start two juniors, two seniors, are #57 experience team is shooting only 41% inside arc, 57.6% on foul line. Panthers beat ETSU by 6, Mercer by a hoop. Sun Belt favorites are 6-4 vs spread; A-14 underdogs are 4-5 away from home.

Virgin Islands tourney
Kansas State is 4-0, with only top 200 victim #130 Penn; K-State played three starters 34:00+ in yesterday’s win over the Quakers. Wildcats start three seniors, two juniors- they’re #29 experience team that is jumping way up in class here. K-State beat Missouri 66-42 in last meeting, three years ago. Mizzou has a new coach, more talent than back then; Tigers start two frosh, a soph and two seniors- they played only two guy score than 27:00 in 69-63 win over OSU. Big X favorites are 8-12 vs spread; SEC underdogs are 4-5.

Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas
Iona plays seven juniors, two frosh, one senior- he starts; Gaels lost 90-83 at New Mexico Tuesday, now they’re in Vegas- they forced 22-20 turnovers in splitting first two games. One of Iona’s starters got tossed off team after slugging an assistant coach. Long Beach is 0-3 vs D-I teams because they play buy games to pay their coach’s inflated $alary; 49ers start a junior and three seniors- they’re #22 experience team. Beach’s bench plays 7th-most minutes in nation. MAAC favorites are 1-1 this month; Big West underdogs are 8-8 away from home.

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Utah State is 4-0 vs schedule #324 (three stiffs); Aggies have new coach, are playing lot of guys (#16 in bench minutes)- they’re starting two frosh and a soph. USU has held teams to 33.8% inside arc (#3). St Mary’s is 3-0 vs weak part of their schedule (#263); Gaels are experience team #287- they made 43.5% of their 3’s , and they have a 73-58 win in tough New Mexico State arena. WCC favorites are 5-0 vs spread away from home; Mountain West underdogs are 4-4. Both of these teams visit Las Vegas every year, so no big deal there.

Arizona State is off to a 3-0 start, beating two stiffs and Cal-State Fullerton in double OT (#308 schedule); ASU is #291 experience team that starts three sophs and a frosh. Mississippi State is also 3-0, vs schedule #297 (three stiffs); Bulldogs have forced turnovers 27.3% of time (#7)- they start two sophs, two seniors, but are #15 in minutes continuity in country. MSU is making only 27.8% of its 3-pointers this season. SEC favorites are 3-2 away from home; Pac-12 underdogs are 1-3.

Barclays Center, Brooklyn
VCU is 3-0 with best win over #165 Bowling Green; Rams are forcing turnovers 28.9% of time (#2 in country), but against schedule #298. VCU is shooting just 27.8% on arc, turning ball over 22.7% of time- they start two sophs, three juniors, are #227 experience team. Temple started out out 4-0 in Dunphy’s last season with win over Georgia; Owls are #38 in minutes continuity- they’re forcing turnovers 24.2% of time. Temple starts starts two sophs, two seniors. A-14 underdogs are 4-5 away from home; AAC favorites are 9-10.

Sprint Center, Kansas City
USC is off to a 2-1 start, beating two stiffs, losing by 4 to Vandy at home. Trojans start three juniors and a senior- they’re #185 experience team that is playing pace #58. USC’s eFG% defense is #9 in country early this season. Texas Tech is 3-0 vs 2nd-easiest schedule in country so far; Red Raiders start three seniors but are #268 in minutes continuity, which is why they’ve scheduled easy to this point. Tech games have been played at pace #311. Big X favorites are 8-12 vs spread; Pac-12 underdogs are 1-3.

Maui Classic
Last three years, underdogs are 6-3 vs spread in first round of Maui Classic

Auburn won its first two D-I games by 43-22 points; their 88-66 win over Washington is their best win of season. Tigers are #38 experience team that forced turnovers 28% of time so far, but they’ve only played two D-I games. Auburn starts three juniors, one senior. Xavier has new coach, is off to 2-1 start, losing last game 77-68 at home to Wisconsin. Xavier’s last two foes shot 26-49 behind arc against them. Musketeers start two sophs, two seniors, have protected ball well so far. SEC favorites are 3-2 away from home; Big East underdogs are 2-5.

Duke has been in Maui Classic five times and won tourney all five times. Duke beat Kentucky by 34 in their opener and some have already crowned them 2019 champs; Blue Devils are #340 in experience, starting four freshmen- their only two seniors are stiffs. San Diego State is #237 experience team that played two stiffs (#344 schedule) to open season; this is a huge step up in competition for them. Aztecs lost by 19 to Duke in 2nd round of NCAA’s four years ago. ACC favorites are 6-3 away from home; Mountain West underdogs are 4-4.

Arizona beat three stiffs (schedule #342) to open its season; Wildcats are #221 experience team that won all three of its games by 21+ points, but this is big step up in competition. Arizona is starting two seniors and a junior transfer. Iowa State is off to a 3-0 start with a 76-59 win over Missouri; Cyclones are #274 experience team (#326 in MC); they start two frosh, two seniors- their bench hasn’t played much, which could be problem here, playing three games in three days. Big X teams are 1-6 vs spread away from home; Pac-12 teams are 4-5.

Gonzaga is 3-0, beating two stiffs and Texas A&M by 23; Zags are #159 experience team that better not look ahead to Arizona/Duke next two days. Gonzaga is missing a starter with an injury; they’re starting two sophs, two juniors. Illinois lost its last game when its PG (7 assists in first game) got a concussion during a gameday walk-thru; I’m assuming he plays here. Illini is #310 experience team, starting two forth and a soph. WCC favorites are 5-0 vs spread away from home; Big 14 underdogs are 4-1.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-19-2018, 01:35 PM

NCAAB

Monday, November 19

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Trend Report
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South Dakota State @ Tulane
South Dakota State

South Dakota State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games

Tulane

Tulane is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games

Akron @ Clemson
Akron

Akron is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Clemson

Clemson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Kennesaw State @ Eastern Kentucky
Kennesaw State

No trends to report

Eastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games

UC Irvine @ UTSA
UC Irvine

UC Irvine is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

UTSA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UTSA's last 5 games
UTSA is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

Georgia @ Illinois State
Georgia

Georgia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Georgia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Illinois State

Illinois State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Hartford @ Utah Valley
Hartford

No trends to report

Utah Valley

Utah Valley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Auburn @ Xavier
Auburn

Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Xavier

Xavier is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Xavier's last 5 games

Old Dominion @ Northern Iowa
Old Dominion

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Old Dominion's last 7 games
Old Dominion is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

Northern Iowa

No trends to report

Jackson State @ Sam Houston State
Jackson State

No trends to report

Sam Houston State

No trends to report

Bowling Green @ Hampton
Bowling Green

Bowling Green is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

Hampton

No trends to report

Duke @ San Diego State
Duke

Duke is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Duke is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games

San Diego State

San Diego State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
San Diego State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

St. Bonaventure @ Georgia State
St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
St. Bonaventure is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Georgia State

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Georgia State's last 7 games
Georgia State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Louisiana-Lafayette @ Colorado State
Louisiana-Lafayette

Louisiana-Lafayette is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Colorado State

Colorado State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games

Iona @ Long Beach State
Iona

Iona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Iona's last 15 games

Long Beach State

Long Beach State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Oregon State @ Pennsylvania
Oregon State

No trends to report

Pennsylvania

No trends to report

Air Force @ High Point
Air Force

Air Force is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

High Point

No trends to report

Loyola-Chicago @ Richmond
Loyola-Chicago

Loyola-Chicago is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Loyola-Chicago's last 14 games

Richmond

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Richmond's last 7 games
Richmond is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games

Oneonta State @ Albany
Oneonta State

No trends to report

Albany

No trends to report

Longwood @ Charlotte
Longwood

No trends to report

Charlotte

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games

North Carolina A&T @ Marshall
North Carolina A&T

No trends to report

Marshall

Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marshall is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

Coppin State @ Rider
Coppin State

No trends to report

Rider

Rider is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Rider's last 9 games

Chicago State @ East Tennessee State
Chicago State

Chicago State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

East Tennessee State

No trends to report

Western Michigan @ Cincinnati
Western Michigan

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Michigan's last 7 games on the road
Western Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Cincinnati

Cincinnati is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cincinnati is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

Missouri State @ Nebraska
Missouri State

Missouri State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games

Nebraska

Nebraska is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games

Eastern Michigan @ Rutgers
Eastern Michigan

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Rutgers

Rutgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games at home

Robert Morris @ Stetson
Robert Morris

No trends to report

Stetson

No trends to report

Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ UMass
Arkansas-Pine Bluff

No trends to report

UMass

The total has gone OVER in 8 of UMass's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of UMass's last 17 games

St. John's @ California
St. John's

St. John's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

California

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of California's last 5 games
California is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

Canisius @ Florida State
Canisius

Canisius is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Canisius is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road

Florida State

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida State's last 5 games
Florida State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Defiance @ Oakland
Defiance

No trends to report

Oakland

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 15 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

Prairie View A&M @ UNC Greensboro
Prairie View A&M

No trends to report

UNC Greensboro

UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games

Binghamton @ Colgate
Binghamton

No trends to report

Colgate

No trends to report

UTRGV @ East Carolina
UTRGV

UTRGV is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road

East Carolina

East Carolina is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of East Carolina's last 21 games

College of Saint Elizabeth @ Delaware State
College of Saint Elizabeth

No trends to report

Delaware State

No trends to report

Loyola-Maryland @ Detroit
Loyola-Maryland

No trends to report

Detroit

Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Boise State @ Creighton
Boise State

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boise State's last 11 games
Boise State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Creighton

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton's last 5 games
Creighton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Toledo @ Florida Gulf Coast
Toledo

Toledo is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games

Florida Gulf Coast

No trends to report

Trinity Baptist @ Charleston Southern
Trinity Baptist

No trends to report

Charleston Southern

No trends to report

Missouri @ Kansas State
Missouri

No trends to report

Kansas State

No trends to report

St. Francis-Pennsylvania @ North Carolina
St. Francis-Pennsylvania

No trends to report

North Carolina

North Carolina is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Liberty @ Vanderbilt
Liberty

No trends to report

Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Vanderbilt is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

Howard @ Southern Illinois
Howard

No trends to report

Southern Illinois

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Illinois's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Illinois's last 5 games at home

Ecclesia @ Oral Roberts
Ecclesia

No trends to report

Oral Roberts

No trends to report

Northwestern State @ Houston
Northwestern State

No trends to report

Houston

Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home

Arkansas-Little Rock @ Tulsa
Arkansas-Little Rock

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa

Tulsa

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tulsa's last 5 games when playing at home against Arkansas-Little Rock
Tulsa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

Arlington Baptist @ Lamar
Arlington Baptist

No trends to report

Lamar

No trends to report

Southeast Missouri State @ South Alabama
Southeast Missouri State

Southeast Missouri State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southeast Missouri State's last 7 games on the road

South Alabama

South Alabama is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
South Alabama is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

Utah State @ Saint Mary's-California
Utah State

Utah State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Utah State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

Saint Mary's-California

Saint Mary's-California is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Saint Mary's-California's last 20 games

UMBC @ South Dakota
UMBC

No trends to report

South Dakota

South Dakota is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
South Dakota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Arizona @ Iowa State
Arizona

Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games

Iowa State

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 6 games
Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

Boston College @ Wyoming
Boston College

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston College's last 10 games
Boston College is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Wyoming

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wyoming's last 6 games
Wyoming is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Eastern New Mexico @ UTEP
Eastern New Mexico

No trends to report

UTEP

UTEP is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games

Cal Poly @ Washington State
Cal Poly

Cal Poly is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cal Poly is 1-9-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road

Washington State

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington State's last 7 games at home
Washington State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Bethesda @ Idaho State
Bethesda

No trends to report

Idaho State

Idaho State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Idaho State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Texas Tech @ USC
Texas Tech

Texas Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 5 games

USC

The total has gone OVER in 4 of USC's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of USC's last 20 games

Temple @ VCU
Temple

Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Temple is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

VCU

VCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of VCU's last 5 games

Cal Baptist @ Nevada
Cal Baptist

No trends to report

Nevada

Nevada is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Nevada is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Lewis & Clark College @ Portland
Lewis & Clark College

No trends to report

Portland

Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Lewis & Clark College
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Lewis & Clark College

Arizona State @ Mississippi State
Arizona State

Arizona State is 6-15-2 ATS in its last 23 games

Mississippi State

Mississippi State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games

Presbyterian @ UCLA
Presbyterian

No trends to report

UCLA

UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UCLA is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Gonzaga @ Illinois
Gonzaga

Gonzaga is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 5 games when playing Illinois

Illinois

Illinois is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Gonzaga
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois's last 5 games

**StarDust Bum** · 11-19-2018, 01:38 PM

Gonzaga vs. Illinois
Kyle Markus

The Gonzaga Bulldogs don’t get a bunch of competition during their conference season, so they always make sure to load up the non-conference slate with major conference foes. The third-ranked Bulldogs are playing in the Maui Invitational and will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini this week.

Gonzaga has long proven to be much better than its mid-major status and will be the heavy favorite to pick up this victory. Illinois would love to pull the upset as it aims to push for an NCAA Tournament bid this season.

The Bulldogs are good enough to make a deep run in March Madness this season and will aim to begin building their resume with some impressive non-conference wins. This would be one of the first in college basketball wagering.

This NCAA basketball game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Illinois Fighting Illini will be held at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii at 11:30 p.m ET on Monday, November 19th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN2.

Odds Analysis

Gonzaga has started the season with a perfect 3-0 record, winning each game by at least 23 points. The Bulldogs began the year with a pair of easy victories and then picked up a quality one last time out with a blowout of Texas A&M.

Illinois is 1-1 on the season with a victory over Evansville and an 88-80 loss last time out to Georgetown. Gonzaga should be a double-digit favorite based on its talent level. The scoring total should be really high as the Bulldogs and Fighting Illini have shown the ability to fill it up early in the season in NCAA basketball wagering.

Key Stat

215.5. That’s the total number of points these two teams are averaging in the earlygoing. Gonzaga is putting up a sensational 106 points per game, which includes a season-best 120 points in its opener against Idaho State. The Bulldogs are shooting 53.4 percent from the field as a team and 32.9 percent from three-point range. Gonzaga has impressive depth as seven players are averaging at least nine points per game thus far.

Illinois isn’t quite as impressive but is still averaging 89.5 points per contest as it scored 99 against Evansville. The Fighting Illini is shooting 51.3 percent from the field and will need to be efficient in order to remain close in this one.

Player To Watch

Rui Hachimura -- Gonzaga’s leading scorer averaged in double digits a year ago but has taken a big leap forward after the Bulldogs lost some key players following last year’s impressive campaign. Hachimura is averaging 22.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest. He is shooting 64.3 percent from the field and Illinois will have to work hard to keep Hachimura from taking over this game.

Gonzaga has had some big-time players come through the program in recent years, many of whom have gone on to success in the NBA. Hachimura would love to follow that path and star for the Bulldogs before moving on to the professional level.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-19-2018, 05:15 PM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

DUKE at SDSU 04:30 PM
DUKE -16.0
O 160.0

SBON at GSU 05:00 PM
U 141.5

LBSU at IONA 05:00 PM
IONA -5.0
O 159.5

BGSU at HAMP 05:00 PM
O 150.5

ORST at PENN 05:30 PM
PENN +4.0

HP at AFA 06:00 PM
U 129.5

L-IL at RICH 06:30 PM
U 139.5

**StarDust Bum** · 11-19-2018, 05:32 PM

COLLEGE HOOPS EVENING ACTION AND BEST BETS !!

CAN at FSU 07:00 PM
FSU -18.0

COPP at RID 07:00 PM
COPP +23.5
O 152.0

NCAT at MRSH 07:00 PM
O 164.0

MOSU at NEB 07:00 PM
MOSU +14.5

ARPB at MASS 07:00 PM
U 145.0

RMU at STET 07:00 PM
RMU -3.5

EMU at RUTG 07:00 PM
RUTG -6.0

WMU at CIN 07:00 PM
U 136.5

BING at COLG 07:00 PM
BING +11.5

SJU at CAL 07:00 PM
CAL +14.0

CHS at ETSU 07:00 PM
ETSU -21.5

PV at UNCG 07:00 PM
O 144.5

UTRGV at ECU 07:00 PM
UTRGV +5.5

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L-MD at DETU 07:30 PM
O 152.0

MIZZ at KSU 07:30 PM
KSU -7.5

FGCU at TOL 07:30 PM
FGCU +0.0
O 156.0

BSU at CRE 07:30 PM
CRE -4.5

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HOW at SIU 08:00 PM
SIU -17.0

SFPA at UNC 08:00 PM
SFPA +26.5

SEMO at USA 08:00 PM
SEMO +6.0

LIB at VAN 08:00 PM
VAN -11.5

UALR at TLSA 08:00 PM
O 141.0

NWST at HOU 08:00 PM
O 144.0

SMC at USU 08:30 PM
SMC -4.5

UMBC at SDAK 08:30 PM
UMBC +2.0

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ARIZ at ISU 09:00 PM
ISU +0.0

CP at WSU 09:00 PM
U 147.5

WYO at BC 09:00 PM
BC -7.5

TEM at VCU 09:30 PM
VCU +3.0

USC at TTU 09:30 PM
TTU -6.5

PRE at UCLA 11:00 PM
UCLA -22.5

MSST at ASU 11:00 PM
MSST -4.0

GONZ at ILL 11:30 PM
ILL +15.0
O 166.5

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 03:12 AM

Duke rolls over San Diego State 90-64 in Maui Invitational
November 20, 2018
By The Associated Press

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) R.J. Barrett scored 20 points, Cam Reddish added 16 and top-ranked Duke remained undefeated at the Maui Invitational with a 90-64 rout over San Diego State.

The Blue Devils (4-0) shot 52 percent, made 10 of 25 from 3-point range and improved to 16-0 in Maui while earning a spot in Tuesday's semifinals against No. 8 Auburn.

Duke has been the talk of college basketball since its highly-touted freshmen shot the season out of a canon with a blowout win over then-No. 2 Kentucky. The five-time Maui champion Blue Devils arrived in paradise the favorites and played like it against the Aztecs (2-1).

Despite front-court foul trouble in the first half - Zion Williamson played seven minutes - Duke took control with an 11-0 run and led 49-32 by halftime behind Barrett's 16 points.

The Blue Devils kept the runaway going with an early 8-0 run in the second half, building the lead to 71-46 on Williamson's breakaway windmill dunk. Williamson had 13 points in 18 minutes.

Devin Watson had 15 points to lead San Diego State (2-1).

No. 6 NEVADA 90, CALIFORNIA BAPTIST 55

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Trey Porter had 14 points and nine rebounds, Jordan Brown scored 16 and Nevada beat California Baptist.

Nevada outrebounded the Lancers 47-31 and outscored them 40-24 in the paint.

Six players scored in double figures for the Wolf Pack (4-0). Caleb Martin had 14 points, Jazz Johnson added 11, Jordan Caroline 10 and Tre'Shawn Thurman 10.

Milan Acquaah, a Washington State transfer who started nine games for the Cougars last season, had 12 points for Cal Baptist. Jordan Heading also scored 12.

Cal Baptist (2-2) grabbed a 14-11 lead with 11:34 left in the first half, but Nevada answered with a 31-10 run to enter the break up 42-24.

No. 7 NORTH CAROLINA 101, SAINT FRANCIS (PA) 76

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Johnson scored 20 points, freshman Nassir Little added 19 and North Carolina beat Saint Francis of Pennsylvania in the on-campus round of the Las Vegas Invitational.

Luke Maye had 11 points and 10 rebounds, Kenny Williams had a career-high nine assists and freshman Coby White finished with 16 points for the Tar Heels (5-0), who shot 52 percent and never trailed.

North Carolina fought through some early turnover trouble and finally pulled away from the pesky Red Flash (1-3) before reaching triple figures for the third time in four games.

Jamaal King had 21 points, Andre Wolford scored 18 and Keith Braxton added 14 to lead the Red Flash, who shot 34 percent yet early in the second half were within striking distance of their first Top 25 victory since 1959.

No. 8 AUBURN 88, Xavier 79, OT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Bryce Brown scored 26 points, Jared Harper added 25 and Auburn outlasted Xavier to open the Maui Invitational.

The Tigers (4-0) shot poorly from the perimeter early and had a hard time shaking the new-look Musketeers (2-2), missing badly on a shot to win it in regulation.

Auburn took control in the overtime behind its defense, outscoring Xavier 11-2. The Tigers scored 31 points off Xavier's 22 turnovers overall to earn a spot in the semifinals against the Duke-San Diego State winner.

Ryan Welage had 17 points and Paul Scruggs 16 for the Musketeers.

Auburn had a five-point lead with a minute left in regulation, but Naj Marshall made a 3-pointer from the wing to pull the Musketeers within 77-75.

Xavier tied it at 77-all with 26 seconds left in regulation on Tyrique Jones' two free throws and Brown's last-second shot came up well short.

No. 12 KANSAS STATE 82, MISSOURI 67

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) - Dean Wade scored 21 points, and Kansas State defeated Missouri in the championship game of the Paradise Jam tournament.

Barry Brown Jr. added 19 points and six assists, Xavier Sneed had 13 points and Kamau Stokes scored 10 for the Wildcats (5-0), who won their first in-season tournament title in four tries under head coach Bruce Weber.

Jordan Geist had 24 points, Xavier Pinson added 12 and Mark Smith 11 for the Tigers (3-2).

No. 14 FLORIDA STATE 93, CANISIUS 61

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Mfiondu Kabengele scored a career-high 18 points and Terance Mann added 12 as Florida State warmed up after a seven-day layoff to beat Canisius.

Kabengele, the nephew of former NBA All-Star center Dikembe Mutombo, came off the bench to shoot 6 of 12 from the floor and had six rebounds for the Seminoles. Florida State is 3-0 for a third straight season.

Malik Johnson scored 20 points for Canisius (1-1), which had 13 first-half turnovers and finished the night with 18.

ARIZONA STATE 72, No. 15 MISSISSIPPI STATE 67

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kimani Lawrence scored 22 points to lead Arizona State to a victory over Mississippi State in the heavyweight bracket of the MGM Main Event.

Arizona State, which climbed as high as No. 3 after opening last season 12-0, improved to 4-0, while handing the Bulldogs their first loss of the season (3-1).

The Sun Devils held off a second-half rally by Mississippi State, which tied the game at 65 when Nick Weatherspoon drained a long-range jumper just inside the 3-point line with one minute left in the game.

But Lawrence answered with a 3-pointer with 33 seconds left, and the Sun Devils held on for the win.

Luguentz Dort added 17 points and nine rebounds, while Remy Martin scored 16 for the Sun Devils.

The Bulldogs were led by Aric Holman, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds.

No. 16 CLEMSON 72, AKRON 69

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) - Shelton Mitchell scored 22 points with four steals, Elijah Thomas had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Clemson beat Akron in the first game of the Cayman Islands Classic.

Marcquise Reed added 16 points for Clemson (4-0), which returns four starters from last season's Sweet 16 game. Sophomore Aamir Simms added 12 points to reach double figures for the fourth straight game after doing it just three times last season. Mitchell was 9 of 13 from the free-throw line compared to Akron's 15 attempts, and Thomas secured his 12th career double-double with 4:08 to play.

Mitchell had 10 points in the first half as Clemson led for 18 of the 20 minutes. He made two free throws with 40 seconds left for a 70-59 lead, and Akron's Daniel Utomi capped it with a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Loren Cristian Jackson made five 3-pointers and scored 25 points for Akron (3-1).

No. 17 UCLA 80, PRESBYTERIAN 65

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jaylen Hands scored 19 points and Jalen Hill had a career-high 20 rebounds to lead UCLA to a win over Presbyterian College.

The Bruins (4-0) did what they were expected to do in dispatching the Blue Hose (3-3) and while they ran out to a big lead at halftime, they survived a scare in the second half.

Presbyterian College outscored UCLA 39-20 over the first 12:20 of the second half to cut UCLA's lead to 61-58. That was as close as Presbyterian would get as UCLA answered with a 12-2 run to put the game away.

Adam Flagler led Presbyterian College with a game-high 29 points.

No. 3 Gonzaga 84. Illinois 78

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 03:19 AM

November's Cbb Opinions Record and Best Bets:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS

11/19/2018 24-21-0 53.33% +4.50
11/18/2018 17-16-2 51.52% -3.00
11/17/2018 15-15-0 50.00% -7.50
11/16/2018 13-20-0 39.39% -45.00
11/15/2018 6-14-0 30.00% -47.00
11/14/2018 11-19-0 36.66% -49.50
11/13/2018 16-14-0 53.33% +3.00
11/12/2018 15-9-3 62.50% +25.50
11/11/2018 5-12-0 29.41% -41.00
11/10/2018 19-13-2 58.06% +18.50
11/09/2018 18-16-0 52.94% +2.00
11/08/2018 0-5-0 0.00% -27.50
11/07/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/06/2018 29-22-3 56.86% +24.00

Totals............187-198-5....48.67%......-145.00

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

11/19/2018............7 -8............-9.00..................3 - 6...........-18.00............-27.00
11/18/2018............9 - 4...........+23.00...............4 - 3...........+3.50............+26.50
11/17/2018............6 - 9...........-19.50................1 - 2............-6.00.............-25.50
11/16/2018............5 - 7...........-13.50................1 - 2............-6.00.............-19.50
11/15/2018............3 - 4...........-7.00..................2 - 4............-12.00...........-19.00
11/14/2018............6 - 5...........+2.50.................1 - 2............-6.00.............-3.50
11/13/2018............7 - 4...........+13.00...............3 - 2............+4.00...........+17.00
11/12/2018............7 - 5...........+7.50.................2 - 1............+4.50...........+12.00
11/11/2018............2 - 3............-6.50.................1 - 2............-6.00.............-12.50
11/10/2018............6 - 6............-3.00.................1 - 0............+5.00............+2.00
11/09/2018............6 - 4............+8.00................4 - 6............-13.00............-5.00
11/08/2018............0 - 3............-16.50...............0 - 2.............-11.00...........-27.50
11/07/2018............1 - 0............+5.00................2 - 1............+4.50............+9.50
11/06/2018............6 - 5............+2.50................1 - 6............-11.50............-9.00

Totals.................71 - 67...........-13.50..............26 - 39..........-68.00............-81.50

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 11:59 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but…….

13) I hope this isn’t offensive but it made me laugh………

“An Albuquerque woman is suing Samsung for $1.8M after she necessitated medical attention after inserting her cellphone inside her vagina and was unable to retrieve it for 96 hours.”

The 39-year old woman claims her medical bills at University of New Mexico’s Hospital amount to $1,168,000 and that she has suffered from severe psychological distress because of the whole ordeal. She said she first inserted the cell phone inside her vagina as a dare from one of her friends, but quickly realized that the phone would not come out.

Moving right along………

12) Did you know that over the last six basketball seasons, Kentucky is just 2-10-1 vs the spread as a road underdog in conference games?

11) Colorado fired football coach Mike MacIntyre, who had a 30-44 record in six seasons. Buffs started this season 5-0, but an injury-depleted team lost its last six games. MacIntyre will not coach Colorado in its last regular season game, against Cal.

10) Kansas’ new football coach Les Miles gets a 5-year contract that will pay him $2,775,000 a year, with longevity bonuses 2020 and 2022. Its good to be friends with the AD.

Miles gives a great press conference; he probably has been our Quote of the Day on this site as much as anyone, except maybe Steve Kerr.

9) We’ve talked before this season about Washington State QB Gardner Minshew, who has led the Coogs to a 10-1 record, throwing for 29 TDs and 3,852 yards.

My question is this: How on God’s green earth was Minshew not the full-time starter last year at East Carolina? He split time with a Duke transfer named Thomas Sirk. Coaching matters.

8) San Diego State football coach Rocky Long played DB in the old World Football League, playing for the Detroit Wheels in 1974. Great name for a team. WFL used a yellow football so it would show up better on TV. Pretty sure Pat Haden played in that league too ,maybe for the South California Sun.

7) Friday night, Utah Jazz lost 113-107; the team’s star Donovan Mitchell took 35 shots and had zero assists, which usually infers that the player is selfish, which Mitchell isn’t.

Mitchell was 12-24 on 2-point shots, 1-11 outside the arc; you can pass the ball and not get an assist because your teammates miss shots, but 35 shots and zero assists is very unusual.

Saturday night in their win at Boston, Mitchell took 21 shots and had six assists.

6) QB’s the Redskins are working out this week to be a backup to new starter Colt McCoy; Mark Sanchez, EJ Manuel, Josh Johnson, TJ Yates and Kellen Clemens.

How does every NFL team not keep three QB’s on their roster? What would’ve happened if McCoy had gotten hurt during the Houston game? Who would play QB then? Redskins don’t have a quarterback on their practice squad.

5) Carolina QB Cam Newton threw an 82-yard pass to DJ Moore early in the third quarter in Detroit Sunday; it was the longest NFL reception in three years that didn’t wind up as a TD. Panthers kicked a FG on that drive; the 4-point difference was important in a 20-19 game.

4) Los Angeles Rams’ business offices are pretty close to where the wildfires have been burning; the offices will be closed for a couple more weeks. Lot of team employees have been working from their homes during this difficult time in southern California.

3) Singer Dolly Parton has donated over 100 million books to children; in a world that is going crazier by the day, thought I’d point out some good news, too.

2) Sacramento Kings are 8-8 and much-improved this season, but there are rumors that the team’s powers-that-be are unhappy about the playing time their younger players are getting, and as a result, coach Dave Joerger’s job is in jeopardy. The front office wants the young players to play more; the coach wants to win now, so he can stay employed. Go figure.

You wonder why some teams always, always lose???

1) Speaking of which, I wake up Sunday morning and one of first things I read is that the Browns are thinking about interviewing former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice to be their new head coach. Seriously.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 12:01 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 20

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DUQUESNE (3 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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TX-ARLINGTON (3 - 1) at INDIANA (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 82-55 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
INDIANA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 52-26 ATS (+23.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TX-ARLINGTON is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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CORNELL (3 - 2) at CONNECTICUT (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
CORNELL is 131-93 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 131-93 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WI-GREEN BAY (3 - 2) at OREGON (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
OREGON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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COLORADO (2 - 0) at SAN DIEGO (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
COLORADO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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PACIFIC (3 - 1) at UNLV (2 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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S DAKOTA ST (3 - 2) vs. TX-SAN ANTONIO (0 - 4) - 11/20/2018, 11:00 AM
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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COLORADO ST (3 - 1) vs. FLA GULF COAST (2 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TULANE (2 - 1) vs. UC-IRVINE (5 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (1 - 2) vs. TOLEDO (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEMSON (4 - 0) vs. GEORGIA (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 1-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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AKRON (3 - 1) vs. ILLINOIS ST (2 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 11:00 AM
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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GEORGIA ST (3 - 1) vs. CREIGHTON (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST BONAVENTURE (1 - 3) vs. BOISE ST (1 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 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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W CAROLINA (1 - 3) vs. JACKSONVILLE ST (0 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.

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

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N FLORIDA (1 - 3) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (3 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in road games 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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XAVIER (2 - 2) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (2 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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IOWA ST (3 - 1) vs. ILLINOIS (1 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 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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AUBURN (4 - 0) vs. DUKE (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 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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ARIZONA (4 - 0) vs. GONZAGA (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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 (1 - 2) vs. TEMPLE (4 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 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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ST JOHNS (4 - 0) vs. VA COMMONWEALTH (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-0 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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HAMPTON (1 - 3) vs. LOYOLA-MD (1 - 4) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 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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BOWLING GREEN (3 - 2) at DETROIT (1 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BRADLEY (3 - 1) vs. SMU (2 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SMU is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.

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

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WRIGHT ST (3 - 1) vs. PENN ST (2 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 1-0 straight up against WRIGHT 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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SANTA CLARA (0 - 3) vs. MINNESOTA (3 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games 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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WASHINGTON (3 - 1) vs. TEXAS A&M (1 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST PETERS (1 - 2) at NC STATE (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 125-94 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 125-94 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

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

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THE CITADEL (2 - 2) at JAMES MADISON (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 96-134 ATS (-51.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 96-134 ATS (-51.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 22-43 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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SAMFORD (5 - 0) at OHIO ST (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE ST (2 - 2) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (0 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 146-111 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 146-111 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 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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SACRAMENTO ST (1 - 0) vs. CAL DAVIS (1 - 4) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 12:01 PM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, November 20

San Diego upset Colorado 69-59 in Boulder LY in foul-filled game; Buffaloes shot only 31% inside arc that night. Colorado beat couple of stiffs (#323 schedule) by 29-4 points to open this season; Buffs made 41.9% of their 3’s in those games- they start three sophs, two juniors, are #285 experience team. San Diego is off to a 3-1 start, with a 66-63 loss at Washington- Toreros led by 9 with 15:59 left. WCC favorites are 5-2 vs spread this month; Pac-12 underdogs are 3-5.

UNLV outscored Pacific 25-13 on foul line in 81-76 win in Stockton LY; Rebels also turned ball over 19 times (-8). UNLV is off to a 2-1 start (vs schedule #310), allowing 57.7 ppg, but they’ve turned ball over 24.7% of time, made only 26% of their 3’s; they start three seniors. Pacific is 2-1 vs D-I teams, all road games; their only loss is by 22 at Nevada. Tigers won at SIU-E and Idaho State; they’re playing a slow pace, and forcing very few turnovers. Pacific starts two seniors.

Cayman Islands tourney
Clemson-Georgia had to go to the Cayman Islands to play? Tigers won last meeting 74-64 at home couple years ago. Clemson had to hang on to beat Akron by 3 Monday; Tigers were only 18-29 on line- they played three guys 30:00+. Clemson starts four seniors. Georgia is off to 3-1 start, losing by 4 at Temple to open Crean era; Dawgs start three sophs- they were up 22 at halftime vs Illinois State LY- they turned ball over 22.3% of time this month. Georgia’s bench is playing 6th-most minutes of any bench in country.

Creighton is off to a 3-1 start; they made 12-22 on arc in 94-82 win over Boise State Monday, playing only two guys more than 26:00. Bluejays start three sophs, two juniors, are experience team #294. Georgia State won three of its first four games, losing by 7 at Montana; Panthers beat St Bonaventure by 10 Monday, despite Bonnies making 12-22 on arc. State is experience team #67- they start three seniors. Big East favorites are 5-15 vs spread this month; Sun Belt underdogs are 11-9 vs spread.

Maui Classic
Xavier battled back from down 12 but lost in OT to Auburn Monday; two Musketeers played 41:00+. Xavier starts two sophs, two juniors- they split their first four games, with best win over #196 Evansville. San Diego State lost by 26 to Duke, after beating couple of stiffs to start their season; Aztecs played two guys 31:00+, lost 43-30 on boards. State is #228 experience team that starts three sophs, two seniors. Mountain West teams are 6-8 vs spread away from home; Big East teams are 5-7.

Iowa State was up 10 with 10:17 left but lost 71-66 to Arizona Monday; Cyclones played all five starters 31:00+- two guys played 39-40 minutes. State’s bench is playing 12th-fewest minutes in country. Cyclones start two frosh, two seniors. Illini played three starters 33:00+ in Monday’s Illini start two frosh and a soph- they’re #314 experience team that is forcing turnovers 29.2% of time, best in country. Soph PG Frazier was a star last nite, scoring 29 points with five steals. Big 14 teams are 13-3 vs spread away from home; Big X teams are 3-6.

Auburn forced 22 turnovers (+10) in OT win over Xavier Monday; Tigers were 11-35 on arc, took only 31 2-pointers, which isn’t ideal. Auburn are #27 experience team that is forcing turnovers 28.1% of time (#5). Tigers start three juniors, one senior. Duke hammered San Diego State by 26Monday; Blue Devils start four frosh- only one of their starters played more than 23:00. Duke made 10-25 on arc- they’re #339 experience team that is playing #41 pace. SEC teams are 7-10 vs spread away from home; ACC teams are 13-5.

Gonzaga beat Arizona by 7 in last meeting, two years ago in LA; Zags were 23-35 on foul line in tough 84-78 win over gritty Illinois team Monday- they survived 22 turnovers (-9), beating 2nd straight Power 5 foe (Tex A&M). Arizona was down 10 with 10:17 left to Iowa State but rallied to win by 5; Wildcats are #317 in minutes continuity- they’re team cobbled together with transfers, but talented ones. Arizona is starting two seniors and a junior transfer. Zags are #159 experience team that is missing a starter with an injury; they’re starting two sophs, two juniors.

Barclays Center, Brooklyn
VCU is 4-0 with best win 57-51 over #96 Temple last nite; Rams are forcing turnovers 27.2% of time (#6 in country), but against schedule #264. VCU is shooting just 28.3% on arc, turning ball over 24.1% of time- they start two sophs, three juniors, are #218 experience team. St John’s is playing in NYC, so they’ll have crowd on their side even though game is in Brooklyn and not Queens. Red Storm was down 7 with 6:06 left last nite but beat Cal by 3. Johnnies played all five starters 31:00+ and only used two subs. VCU played only two guys more than 28:00.

Riviera Maya tourney
Bradley won three of its first four games (schedule #277), with only loss 71-70 at Ill-Chicago; Braves are #96 experience team that is playing pace #304. Bradley starts three juniors and a senior- there best win is over #188 Jacksonville State. SMU split its first four games (schedule #338), with both wins vs teams in bottom 30 of country; Mustangs are #197 experience team that starts two sophs, two seniors. AAC teams are 9-6 vs spread away from home; MVC teams are 5-13.

Kansas City tourney
USC lost by 15 to Texas Tech last night, turning ball over 17 times (-6)- they were outscored 22-8 on foul line. Trojans split their first four games, losing both top 200 games; they start three juniors and a senior. Missouri State beat three stiffs before getting whacked 85-62 by Nebraska last night. Bears start three seniors and a junior- they’re #22 experience team that is turning ball over 21.2% of time for their new coach. State played four starters 31:00+ last night. USC played three guys 30:00+, used only three subs.

Texas Tech outscored USC 22-8 on foul line in 78-63 win last nite; Red Raiders played three starters 32:00+- they’re #134 experience team whose bench plays #46 minutes. Tech is 4-0, but last night was first decent team they’ve beaten. Nebraska is 4-0 with win over Seton Hall; they’re forcing turnovers 26% of time (#14)- their eFG% defense is #1 in country. Huskers played only two guys 30:00+ last night; they were +8 in turnovers (18-10). Big X teams are 3-6 vs spread away from home; Big 14 teams are 13-3.

Vancouver tourney
Washington is 3-1 (vs schedule #97) with only loss by 22 at Auburn; Huskies start three seniors, two sophs- they’re #36 experience team that is #1 in country in minutes continuity. Texas A&M lost its last three games after beating a stiff (schedule #73); Aggies are #262 experience team that has made only 22.2% of its 3’s so far. A&M are starting four sophomores, so its almost a total rebuild. These teams played Sunday here, had yesterday off. Pac-12 teams are 6-7 vs spread away from home; SEC teams 8-10.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 12:03 PM

NCAAB

Tuesday, November 20

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Trend Report
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South Dakota State @ UTSA
South Dakota State

South Dakota State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

UTSA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UTSA's last 5 games
UTSA is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Akron @ Illinois State
Akron

Akron is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Illinois State

Illinois State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

Western Carolina @ Jacksonville State
Western Carolina

Western Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games

Jacksonville State

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 6 games
Jacksonville State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Colorado State @ Florida Gulf Coast
Colorado State

Colorado State is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games

Florida Gulf Coast

No trends to report

Clemson @ Georgia
Clemson

Clemson is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Clemson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Georgia

Georgia

Georgia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Georgia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Hampton @ Loyola-Maryland
Hampton

No trends to report

Loyola-Maryland

No trends to report

Bowling Green @ Detroit
Bowling Green

Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Bowling Green is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Detroit

Detroit

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Bowling Green
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Bowling Green

Jackson State @ Chicago State
Jackson State

No trends to report

Chicago State

Chicago State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home

Sam Houston State @ East Tennessee State
Sam Houston State

No trends to report

East Tennessee State

No trends to report

North Florida @ Southern Mississippi
North Florida

No trends to report

Southern Mississippi

Southern Mississippi is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Iowa State @ Illinois
Iowa State

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa State's last 7 games
Iowa State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

Illinois

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois's last 6 games
Illinois is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

St. Bonaventure @ Boise State
St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Bonaventure's last 6 games

Boise State

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boise State's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boise State's last 12 games

Tulane @ UC Irvine
Tulane

Tulane is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games

UC Irvine

UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

California @ Temple
California

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of California's last 7 games
California is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games

Temple

Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 6 games

Bradley @ Southern Methodist
Bradley

Bradley is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Southern Methodist

Southern Methodist is 7-14-1 ATS in its last 22 games
Southern Methodist is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games

Quinnipiac @ New Hampshire
Quinnipiac

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Quinnipiac's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Quinnipiac's last 5 games on the road

New Hampshire

No trends to report

NJIT @ Wagner
NJIT

No trends to report

Wagner

No trends to report

Saint Peter's @ North Carolina State
Saint Peter's

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

North Carolina State

North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Savannah State @ Kent State
Savannah State

No trends to report

Kent State

Kent State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Kent State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Nebraska-Omaha @ Bethune-Cookman
Nebraska-Omaha

Nebraska-Omaha is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Nebraska-Omaha is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

Bethune-Cookman

No trends to report

Nicholls State @ Mississippi
Nicholls State

No trends to report

Mississippi

Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nicholls State
Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nicholls State

Martin Methodist @ North Alabama
Martin Methodist

No trends to report

North Alabama

No trends to report

Holy Cross @ Albany
Holy Cross

No trends to report

Albany

No trends to report

Texas-Arlington @ Indiana
Texas-Arlington

Texas-Arlington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas-Arlington's last 12 games on the road

Indiana

Indiana is 13-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games at home

Samford @ Ohio State
Samford

Samford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Samford's last 7 games on the road

Ohio State

Ohio State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Ohio State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Duquesne @ Notre Dame
Duquesne

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duquesne's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duquesne's last 6 games

Notre Dame

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 6 games

Maryland-Eastern Shore @ Mercer
Maryland-Eastern Shore

No trends to report

Mercer

No trends to report

Kentucky Christian @ VMI
Kentucky Christian

No trends to report

VMI

No trends to report

South Carolina State @ IPFW
South Carolina State

No trends to report

IPFW

IPFW is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
IPFW is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

Navy @ Morgan State
Navy

No trends to report

Morgan State

No trends to report

Cornell @ Connecticut
Cornell

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cornell's last 5 games on the road
Cornell is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road

Connecticut

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

The Citadel @ James Madison
The Citadel

The total has gone OVER in 5 of The Citadel's last 7 games on the road
The Citadel is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

James Madison

James Madison is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
James Madison is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Radford @ William & Mary
Radford

No trends to report

William & Mary

William & Mary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Radford
William & Mary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Southeastern Louisiana @ Mississippi Valley State
Southeastern Louisiana

No trends to report

Mississippi Valley State

No trends to report

North Carolina Central @ George Mason
North Carolina Central

No trends to report

George Mason

The total has gone OVER in 9 of George Mason's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of George Mason's last 21 games

Methodist @ Coastal Carolina
Methodist

No trends to report

Coastal Carolina

No trends to report

Regent @ Norfolk State
Regent

No trends to report

Norfolk State

No trends to report

Missouri State @ USC
Missouri State

Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Missouri State is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games

USC

The total has gone UNDER in 16 of USC's last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of USC's last 6 games

Tougaloo @ Louisiana Tech
Tougaloo

No trends to report

Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Mobile @ McNeese State
Mobile

No trends to report

McNeese State

No trends to report

Trevecca Nazrne @ Belmont
Trevecca Nazrne

No trends to report

Belmont

Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Belmont's last 5 games at home

Xavier @ San Diego State
Xavier

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Xavier's last 6 games
Xavier is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

San Diego State

San Diego State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
San Diego State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

Georgia State @ Creighton
Georgia State

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Georgia State's last 8 games
Georgia State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Creighton

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton's last 6 games
Creighton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

St. John's @ VCU
St. John's

St. John's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
St. John's is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

VCU

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of VCU's last 5 games
VCU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Louisiana-Lafayette @ Toledo
Louisiana-Lafayette

Louisiana-Lafayette is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Toledo

Toledo is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games

Lipscomb @ TCU
Lipscomb

No trends to report

TCU

TCU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of TCU's last 5 games at home

LIU-Brooklyn @ Wisconsin-Milwaukee
LIU-Brooklyn

No trends to report

Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games

Maine @ North Texas
Maine

No trends to report

North Texas

North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Concordia Nebraska @ North Dakota
Concordia Nebraska

No trends to report

North Dakota

North Dakota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
North Dakota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Auburn @ Duke
Auburn

Auburn is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Duke

Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Duke is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games

Marist @ Stephen F. Austin
Marist

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Marist's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist's last 7 games on the road

Stephen F. Austin

No trends to report

Wright State @ Penn State
Wright State

Wright State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Wright State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Penn State

Penn State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Penn State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games

Champion Baptist @ Grambling State
Champion Baptist

No trends to report

Grambling State

No trends to report

Santa Clara @ Minnesota
Santa Clara

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Santa Clara's last 10 games
Santa Clara is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

Minnesota

Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games

Nebraska @ Texas Tech
Nebraska

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nebraska's last 7 games when playing Texas Tech
Nebraska is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games

Texas Tech

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech's last 5 games
Texas Tech is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

Tennessee State @ Cal State-Northridge
Tennessee State

Tennessee State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee State's last 6 games on the road

Cal State-Northridge

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cal State-Northridge's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cal State-Northridge's last 5 games at home

Pacific @ UNLV
Pacific

Pacific is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road

UNLV

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UNLV's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UNLV's last 9 games at home

Colorado @ San Diego
Colorado

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

San Diego

San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Wisconsin-Green Bay @ Oregon
Wisconsin-Green Bay

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin-Green Bay's last 5 games on the road
Wisconsin-Green Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Oregon

Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oregon is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home

UC Davis @ Sacramento State
UC Davis

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Davis's last 5 games
UC Davis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State

Sacramento State

Sacramento State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing UC Davis
Sacramento State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games

Arizona @ Gonzaga
Arizona

Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games

Gonzaga

Gonzaga is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Gonzaga's last 6 games when playing Arizona

Texas A&M @ Washington
Texas A&M

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 5 games
Texas A&M is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Washington

Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 12:04 PM

Preview: Wildcats (4-0) at Bulldogs (4-0)
Date: November 20, 2018 10:30 PM EDT

For much of the past two decades, Gonzaga and Arizona have battled for the unofficial title of Best Team on the West Coast.

They'll renew their rivalry on Tuesday in the middle of the Pacific in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational.

The Wildcats have won five of the teams' eight meetings since 2000, while the Zags won the most recent match-up, 69-62 in 2015.

But the most memorable game in the series occurred in the second round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament when Arizona outlasted the Bulldogs 96-95 in a double-overtime classic.

In Maui on Monday, the No. 3 Zags (4-0) got a scare from Illinois in the late going before prevailing 84-78, while the Wildcats (4-0) trailed Iowa State by 10 with 11 minutes remaining before going on a 12-2 run to tie the game at 56 with 5:11 left. Arizona knocked off the Cyclones 71-66.

Arizona's defense was a key to the comeback. The Cyclones shot 34.5 percent in the second half after leading 36-27 at the break.

"I'm just proud of our guys. I feel like today just showed how we loved each other as brothers," senior guard Justin Coleman said, according to the Arizona Daily Star. "It just shows the connection we have as a team because we got out-rebounded, we got down 10, but it showed the effort and the togetherness we had through adversity to get back and win the game."

Coleman had a season-high 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting to lead the Wildcats.

After three easy home wins to start the season, Arizona coach Sean Miller wasn't sure what kind of team he had.

Last November, the Wildcats lost all three of their games at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, and he didn't want to see a repeat of that performance.

"You come to this tournament, you don't want to be the team that is 0-3 when they leave Maui," Miller said. "Every win here is a very hard one to get."

In the Maui nightcap, the Zags got off to a slow start for the second straight game.

In Thursday's 94-71 win over Texas A&M, Gonzaga found itself tied at 28 late in the first half before overwhelming the Aggies, outscoring them 62-28 over the next 22 minutes.

Against the Illini, Gonzaga took a seven-point lead into the break after a close first half and pushed its advantage to double digits for much of the second half before the Fighting Illini cut the lead to two on three separate occasions in the final five minutes.

The Zags committed 22 turnovers in the win.

"(The) 22 turnovers are definitely the most we've committed this year," forward Jeremy Jones said. "That's definitely something we need to clean up (against Arizona)."

Jones, a senior who hasn't played many minutes during his Gonzaga career, had career highs of 14 points and 11 rebounds and made two late free throws to put the game away.

"Jeremy was fantastic," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. "That's the kind of story you root for as a coach. I couldn't be happier for Jeremy."

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 12:06 PM

Preview: Tigers (4-0) at Blue Devils (4-0)
Date: November 20, 2018 8:00 PM EDT

Usually when heavyweights collide in Hawaii, it's a pair of Sumo wrestlers squaring off in a circular ring.

On Tuesday night, a more traditional mainland heavyweight collision is on tap when No. 1 Duke and No. 8 Auburn meet in a semifinal game of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.

The Blue Devils (4-0) easily dispatched San Diego State on Monday, cruising to a 90-64 victory against the Aztecs at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Earlier in the day, the Tigers kicked off the tournament with a thrilling 88-79 overtime victory over Xavier.

Auburn (4-0) likes to push the tempo and shoot the 3. Against the Musketeers, Bruce Pearl's squad connected on 11 of 35 shots beyond the arc. The Tigers recorded 10 steals and forced 22 turnovers.

Coincidentally, Duke, which is 16-0 at Maui, also prefers an up-tempo pace, but as the Blue Devils showed against the Aztecs, they're pretty good at playing at a methodical pace as well.

San Diego State clogged the middle and forced Duke to beat them from outside, and the Blue Devils happily obliged, draining 10 of 25 3-point attempts.

"As long as our guys were ready to shoot, they were ready to shoot and they knocked them down," Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "I thought that was the differential in the first half."

Neither team found much rhythm in the first half, yet Duke led by 17 at intermission. They stretched the lead to 35, which allowed Krzyzewski to rest his starters.

Pearl didn't have that luxury as the Tigers wasted a five-point lead with a minute to go and ended up in overtime. Yet playing a close game might be an advantage for Auburn should the Tigers be able to keep it close against Duke.

Auburn boasts one of the best guard tandems Duke will see with Jared Harper and Bryce Brown. They combined for 51 points against Xavier.

The Tigers are confident and are ready for the challenge.

"I feel like we're more ready than anybody, to be honest," Brown said. "We have an extremely deep team. With our guards and our bigs, we have a lot of depth. Or depth, we are more prepared than anybody," he added.

Krzyzewski is well aware of what the Tigers are capable of doing. They shoot the 3 well (10-for-27 against Xavier) and when they get to the free-throw line the Tigers don't miss (21 of 24 on Monday).

"They have more veterans, but Maui puts you in unusual situations. I think overall those situations, if you handle them well get you better. If you don't handle them well, you lose. But you learn why you can lose," Krzyzewski said. "So we get to see how our young guys do in that situation against a Top-10 team, a very well coached team."

The Auburn defense will have its hands full against freshman Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish and R.J. Barret, who combined for 49 points against the Aztecs.

But Duke has plenty of depth as well with Tre Jones, Jack White, Javin DeLaurier and 7-foot center Antonio Vrankovic.

Still, the diminutive Harper isn't rattled by the prospects of facing what's been called one of the best assembled college teams of all time.

"If we can defend and rebound, we can play with anyone," he said. "Rebounding will be a focus for us."

**StarDust Bum** · 11-20-2018, 12:09 PM

Loaded Maui Invitational underway
November 19, 2018
By The Associated Press

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) Zion Williamson poked the ball free with a clear path to the basket, the crowd rising in anticipation before he even reached midcourt.

The voices in the Lahaina Civic Center rising with Duke's rim-wrecking freshman, Williamson launched through the air, head well above the rim as he threw down a windmill dunk and roars echoed off their ceiling.

Duke's soaring-and-scoring show hit paradise and it's showing no sign of slowing down.

The top-ranked Blue Devils breezed through their Maui Invitational opener on Monday, blowing out San Diego State 90-64 to remain undefeated on the Valley Isle.

''They understand being part of something bigger than them, but still being really good,'' Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. ''The spotlight is bigger, their stuff will show if the spotlight's on the whole team.''

Duke has been the talk of college basketball since its highly-touted freshmen shot the season out of a canon with a blowout win over then-No. 2 Kentucky. The five-time Maui champion Blue Devils arrived in paradise the favorites and played like it against the Aztecs (2-1).

Duke (4-0) built a 17-point halftime lead despite front-court foul trouble - Williamson played seven first-half minutes - and shot 52 percent, making 10 of 25 from the 3-point arc.

The position-less Blue Devils kept the crowd wondering what would happen next with a series of acrobatic moves and finishes at the rim, pushing the lead and themselves into Tuesday's semifinals against No. 8 Auburn. Duke is 16-0 all-time in Maui.

''They're good players, it is plain and simple,'' said San Diego State's Jeremy Hemsley, who finished with 12 points. ''They know how to play the game of basketball, they play it at a high level.

Devin Watson had 15 points to lead San Diego State (2-1), which plays Xavier in the second round.

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NO. 8 AUBURN 88, XAVIER 77

Auburn had a hard time shaking Xavier. Behind their star guards and a stingy defense in overtime, the eight-ranked Tigers are moving on in Maui.

Bryce Brown scored 26 points, Jared Harper added 25 and No. 8 Auburn shut down Xavier in overtime for an 88-79 victory.

''They're terrific back court players, you can see the difference that experience makes,'' Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said. ''You just can't be afraid to fail. You just got to go out there and put it on the line. I thought these guys both did that, they both competed and the difference obviously was their outstanding play.''

The Tigers (4-0) shot poorly from the perimeter early - 3 for 15 from 3-point range and had a hard time shaking the new-look Musketeers (2-2). The Tigers missed missing badly on a shot to win it in regulation, but outscored Xavier 11-2 in overtime.

Auburn scored 31 points off Xavier's 22 turnovers overall to earn a spot in the semifinals against Duke.

Ryan Welage had 17 points and Paul Scruggs 16 for the Musketeers.

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ARIZONA 71, IOWA STATE 66

Arizona needed 30 minutes to get going. Once the Wildcats did, short-handed Iowa State had no real answer.

Justin Coleman scored 18 points and Arizona rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to knock off the Cyclones 71-66.

Arizona (4-0), with its overhauled roster, was ragged well into the second half before playing better at both ends during a 12-2 run that tied it at 56-all with five minutes left. The Wildcats went ahead and stayed there, making eight straight free throws in the final 39 seconds to earn a spot in Tuesday's semifinals against No. 3 Gonzaga or Illinois.

''We didn't panic, we hung in there,'' Arizona coach Sean Miller said.

The scrappy Cyclones (3-1) played without point guard Lindell Wigginton and forward Solomon Young due to injuries, and Cam Lard and Zoran Talley because of suspensions.

That left eight scholarship players for the Maui opener against Arizona, but it didn't slow them early. The Cyclones led by seven at halftime and stretched it to 10 midway through the second half before Arizona rallied.

Marial Shayok led Iowa State with 19 points.

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NO. 3 GONZAGA 84, ILLINOIS 78

Gonzaga knew it would have a tough time against Illinois' frenetic style of play.

It took the Zags some time to figure it out and they still needed some big plays down the stretch, but now they're off to the Maui Invitational semifinals.

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points, Zach Norvell Jr. added 15 and No. 3 Gonzaga held off Illinois 84-78 to earn a semifinal showdown with Arizona.

Gonzaga (4-0) overcame 22 turnovers by shooting 52 percent.

''They're a team that brings a lot of adversity,'' Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. ''When you are strong with it (the ball) and shoot a high percent, that's what ends up giving it to you.''

Gonzaga went up 13 in the second half and withstood Illinois' 10-0 run to lead nine with 97 seconds left.

The Illini weren't done, though.

Alan Griffin hit a 3-pointer and Trent Frazier scored on a four-point play to pull the Illini within 80-78.

Illinois forced Gonzaga into a difficult shot and got the ball back with 30 seconds left, but Frazier air-balled a long 3-pointer.

Gonzaga's Jeremy Jones hit two free throws to send the Zags into Tuesday's semifinals.

Frazier scored 27 of his 29 points in the second half and Giorgi Bezhanishvili added 17 for Illinois.

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