Cnotes College Hoops Picks,Trends News 2018-2918 !

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EVENING BEST BETS & OPINIONS

HOF at NCWIL 07:00 PM
NCWIL +9.5
U 163.0

WMMRY at ELCOL 07:00 PM
ELCOL +4.5

DART at PRINC 07:00 PM
PRINC -6.0

BROWN at COLU 07:00 PM
BROWN +1.0

HARV at PENN 07:00 PM
HARV +1.5
O 138.0

YALE at CORN 07:00 PM
YALE -5.5
O 143.0

EMICH at KST 07:00 PM
EMICH +4.0
O 137.5

MURST at EKY 07:00 PM
EKY +8.5
O 166.0

OAK at WIMIL 07:00 PM
WIMIL +1.0

INDPU at CLEST 07:00 PM
INDPU -3.5
O 148.5

FRSNO at NM 07:00 PM
FRSNO -2.0

BOIST at SDST 07:00 PM
BOIST +4.5

NCGRE at WOFF 07:00 PM
WOFF -6.0
O 142.5

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DELA at JMAD 08:00 PM
JMAD -2.0

TENST at JACST 08:00 PM
O 137.5

ULMON at LOULA 08:00 PM
LOULA +1.0
O 162.0

DEP at BUT 08:00 PM
BUT -6.5

WGTON at WAST 08:00 PM
WAST +7.5

USC at CAL 08:00 PM
CAL +6.0

TENN at KENTY 08:00 PM
TENN +4.0

ORROB at NDAKOT 08:00 PM
ORROB +2.5
O 144.0

BRAD at ILLST 08:00 PM
ILLST -4.0

NWEST at NEB 08:30 PM
NWEST +5.0

BELM at TNTCH 08:30 PM
TNTCH +14.5
O 148.5

MISST at ARK 08:30 PM
MISST -2.0

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PAC at SCLAR 09:00 PM
PAC -1.0

MONST at WEBST 09:00 PM
MONST +5.5

SEA at NMEXS 09:00 PM
NMEXS -13.5

MONT at IDST 09:05 PM
MONT -8.5

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GONZ at SD 10:00 PM
GONZ -15.5

SF at POR 10:00 PM
SF -14.5

CSFUL at CSNOR 10:00 PM
CSNOR +1.0

LBST at UCDAV 10:00 PM
UCDAV -5.0

UCLA at STAN 10:00 PM
U 152.5

ARZST at UTAH 10:00 PM
UTAH -1.0

NEV at WYOM 10:00 PM
WYOM +22.0

SUTAH at PORST 10:05 PM
O 151.5

NOAR at SACST 10:05 PM
SACST -6.5
O 144.5

ORE at OREST 10:30 PM
OREST -1.5

PEP at STM 11:00 PM
PEP +14.0

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Guy's free throws help No. 4 Virginia hold off Notre Dame
February 16, 2019
By The Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) PJ Washington scored 23 points, Keldon Johnson added 19 and No. 5 Kentucky upset No. 1 Tennessee 86-69 Saturday night to end the Volunteers' 19-game winning streak.

The Wildcats used a 25-7 surge over a little more than seven minutes for a 62-38 lead, providing a cushion that withstood the Volunteers' 13-0 spurt soon after that cut the advantage in half. Kentucky maintained a double-digit lead to win the highly anticipated matchup of top-five schools.

Kentucky (21-4, 10-2) also avoided a second consecutive SEC loss to stay within reach of co-leader Tennessee (23-2, 11-1), which hadn't lost since Nov. 23 to No. 2 Kansas.

NO. 2 DUKE 94, NORTH CAROLINA STATE 78

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - RJ Barrett had Duke's first triple-double in 13 years, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the Blue Devils' victory.

Zion Williamson scored 32 points on 12-of-16 shooting and Tre Jones added 13 to help the Blue Devils (23-2, 11-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) win their ninth straight.

Barrett became the fourth Duke player with a triple-double and the first since Shelden Williams in January 2006. He completed it in the final minute, hitting Williamson for a layup that put Duke up 90-74.

Markell Johnson had 16 points and 10 assists for the Wolfpack (18-8, 6-7), who had their two-game winning streak snapped.

NO. 3 GONZAGA 79, SAN DIEGO 67

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Rui Hachimura scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and had 10 rebounds and Gonzaga pulled away in the second half for its 16th straight victory.

Zach Norvell Jr. added 18 points, Josh Perkins 15 and Brandon Clarke 14 for the Bulldogs (25-2, 12-0 West Coast). The nation's highest scoring team, Gonzaga had only 30 points in the first half but then scored 31 points in the first 9:59 of the second half to take control.

Gonzaga shot 69 percent (20 of 29) in the second half to finish at 58.2 percent (32 of 55).

Olin Carter III scored 20 points for San Diego (16-11, 5-7).

NO. 4 VIRGINIA 60, NOTRE DAME 54

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Kyle Guy scored 22 points, De'Andre Hunter had 20 with 10 rebounds and Virginia withstood a late push by Notre Dame.

Hunter scored six points during a 9-0 run for the Cavaliers (22-2, 10-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) after the Fighting Irish closed to within 45-44 with 8:12 left.

T.J. Gibbs scored 17 and D.J. Harvey had 10 for Notre Dame (13-12, 3-9).

Notre Dame got within 54-52 in the final minute after Virginia went scoreless for more than four minutes. But Guy made four free throws to seal it.

NO. 6 MICHIGAN 65, NO. 24 MARYLAND 52

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Charles Matthews scored 14 points and Iggy Brazdeikis added 13 to lift Michigan over Maryland.

The Wolverines (23-3, 12-3 Big Ten) rebounded from their loss at Penn State earlier in the week. Michigan raced out to a 14-2 advantage and led by as much as 15 in the first half.

Bruno Fernando scored all 12 of his points in the second half for the Terrapins (19-7, 10-5).

NO. 7 NEVADA 82, WYOMING 49

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) - Trey Porter scored 14 points, Jordan Caroline and Caleb Martin added 13 apiece, and Nevada easily beat Wyoming for its 10th straight win.

Jazz Johnson contributed 12 points and Tre'Shawn Thurman had 11 points and 12 rebounds for Nevada (24-1, 11-1 Mountain West). The Wolf Pack shot 54.4 percent from the field

Nevada avenged its loss last season at Laramie, when Wyoming defeated the then-No. 23 ranked Wolf Pack 104-103 in two overtimes.

Justin James led Wyoming (6-19, 2-10) with 16 points, followed by TJ Taylor with 13.

NO. 8 NORTH CAROLINA 95, WAKE FOREST 57

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Johnson scored 27 points, and North Carolina scored the game's first 18 points en route to its biggest-ever margin of victory in an Atlantic Coast Conference road game.

Freshman Coby White added 10 points, five rebounds and six assists for the Tar Heels (20-5, 10-2), who dominated from the tip following their first loss in a month.

Freshman Jaylen Hoard scored 17 points in an ugly afternoon for the Demon Deacons (9-15, 2-10), who suffered their most lopsided loss in three decades at Joel Coliseum.

NO. 12 PURDUE 76, PENN STATE 64

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Carsen Edwards scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and Matt Haarms added a career-high 18 for Purdue.

The Boilermakers (18-7, 11-3 Big Ten) reclaimed a share of the conference lead with their ninth win in 10 games.

Lamar Stevens finished with 18 points and Rasir Bolton had 17 for Penn State (9-16, 2-12). The Nittany Lions have lost have 10 of 12.

NO. 14 KANSAS 78, WEST VIRGINIA 53

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Devon Dotson and K.J. Lawson each scored 15 points, and Kansas beat depleted West Virginia.

Dedric Lawson, K.J.'s brother, had 14 points for the Jayhawks (20-6, 9-4 Big 12), who won their third straight as they continue to start four freshmen.

Lamont West and Chase Harler scored 11 points apiece for West Virginia (10-15, 2-10), which struggled without former starters Esa Ahmed and Wesley Harris, who were dismissed from the team earlier in the week for violating athletic department policies.

NO. 15 TEXAS TECH 86, BAYLOR 61

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Culver scored 18 points and Davide Moretti added 17 as Texas Tech cruised past short-handed and turnover-prone Baylor.

Jared Butler scored 16 points and Mario Kegler added 15 for the Bears (16-9, 7-5 Big 12), who were without key backcourt players Makai Mason (foot) and King McClure (knee) for the third consecutive game.

Texas Tech (21-6, 9-4 Big 12) stayed in second place in the conference by using an uncharacteristic hot hand from 3-point range to surge into a first-half lead that was never threatened.

NO. 16 LOUISVILLE 56, CLEMSON 55

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Christen Cunningham scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to rally Louisville, which hung on in the final seconds.

The Cardinals (18-8, 9-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) led 56-49 with 17 seconds left after a free throw by Steven Enoch but then nearly lost a third straight in disastrous fashion. Marcquise Reed hit two 3-pionters that cut the deficit to one, but Louisville survived.

Elijah Thomas led the Tigers (15-10, 5-7) with 15 points. Reed had 13 points and 12 rebounds.

NO. 17 FLORIDA STATE 69, GEORGIA TECH 47

ATLANTA (AP) - Christ Koumadje had 10 points and 12 rebounds as Florida State tied a school record with its seventh straight Atlantic Coast Conference win.

Freshman Devin Vassell came off the bench to score a team-high 11 while playing in his hometown for the Seminoles (20-5, 8-4).

Georgia Tech (11-15, 3-10) lost its seventh straight ACC game with another offensive struggle. Jose Alvarado led the Yellow Jackets with 17 points.

NO. 19 LSU 83, GEORGIA 79

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Tremont Waters scored 20 points, Ja'vonte Smart added 19 and LSU won its fourth straight game.

The Tigers (21-4, 11-1 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start in league play since the 1981 Final Four team was 11-0. They never trailed after Smart's 3-pointer midway through the second half, but Georgia (10-15, 1-11) stayed close and didn't allow LSU to lead by more than eight the rest of the way.

NO. 23 IOWA STATE 78, NO. 18 KANSAS STATE 64

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Lindell Wigginton hit five 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Talen Horton-Tucker buried six 3s and had 20, and Iowa State pulled away late to tighten up the Big 12 title race.

Marial Shayok added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Cyclones (19-6, 8-4), who pulled within a game of the Wildcats (19-6, 9-3) with six games to go in the conference schedule.

Barry Brown had 23 points for the Wildcats, but he didn't get a whole lot of help. The rest of the team was a combined 2 of 13 from the 3-point arc and 11 of 34 from the field.

NO. 21 IOWA 71, RUTGERS 69

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Joe Wieskamp banked in a 3-pointer from the corner with less than a second to play and Iowa posted a miraculous victory over Rutgers for its fourth straight win.

The Scarlet Knights appeared on the verge of their second upset of a ranked team this season when Gio Baker got a friendly role on a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 3.3 seconds to play to put Rutgers (12-13, 5-10 Big Ten) ahead 69-68.

After Iowa (20-5, 9-5) called a timeout, Connor McCaffrey threw a length of the court pass that Rutgers' Eugene Omoruyi deflected. The ball went to Wieskamp in the corner next to the Hawkeyes' bench and his off-balance, high-arching shot hit off the backboard and went in the basket, setting off a wild celebration on the Iowa bench.

NO. 22 VIRGINIA TECH 70, PITTSBURGH 64

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Kerry Blackshear Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, Ahmed Hill added 14 and Virginia Tech held off slumping Pittsburgh.

The 6-foot-10, 250-pound Blackshear overwhelmed the undersized Panthers, making his first six field goal attempts on his way to a nearly flawless performance.

The Hokies (20-5, 9-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won two straight following a two-game losing streak.

Xavier Johnson led Pitt (12-14, 2-11) with 18 points.

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CBB FEB. RECORD OPINIONS AND BEST BETS !

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

02/16/2019 53-70-1 43.08% -120.00
02/15/2019 17-8-2 68.00% +41.00
02/14/2019 33-28-2 54.10% +11.00
02/13/2019 23-27-0 46.00% -33.50
02/12/2019 18-11-0 62.07% +29.50
02/11/2019 4-3-0 57.14% +3.50
02/10/2019 7-8-0 46.67% -9.00
02/09/2019 53-66-0 44.54% -98.00
02/08/2019 12-12-0 50.00% -6.00
02/07/2019 32-37-0 46.38% -43.50
02/06/2019 15-26-0 36.59% -68.00
02/05/2019 18-18-0 50.00% -9.00
02/04/2019 13-5-0 72.22% +37.50
02/03/2019 9-7-0 56.25% +6.50
02/02/2019 49-58-4 45.79% -74.00
02/01/2019 11-6-1 64.71% +22.00

Totals.........367 -390-1......48.48%.....-310.00


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BEST BETS:

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

02/16/2019.............22 - 23...............-16.50..................11 - 5.................+27.50...............+11.00
02/15/2019...............3 - 2.................+4.00....................7 - 5..................+7.50................+11.50
02/14/2019.............17 - 12...............+19.00...................9 - 6.................+12.00...............+31.00
02/13/2019.............10 - 10...............-5.00......................3 - 7..................-23.50...............-28.50
02/12/2019.............10 - 2.................+39.00...................1 - 2..................-6.00.................+33.00
02/11/2019...............1 - 2.................-6.00......................3 - 1..................+9.50................+3.50
02/10/2019...............4 - 4.................-2.00......................2 - 1..................+4.50................+2.50
02/09/2019..............25 - 24...............-2.00......................6 - 5.................+2.50................+0.50
02/08/2019...............3 - 6.................-18.00.....................5 - 5.................-2.50.................-20.50
02/07/2019...............9 - 11................-15.50....................5 - 9..................-24.50...............-40.00
02/06/2019...............5 - 11................-35.50....................0 - 4..................-22.00...............-57.00
02/05/2019...............6 - 9..................-19.50....................3 - 7..................-23.50...............-43.00
02/04/2019...............4 - 2..................+9.00.....................5 - 2.................+14.00..............+23.00
02/03/2019...............6 - 4..................+8.00.....................3 - 1.................+9.50................+17.50
02/02/2019..............19 - 21................-20.50....................7 - 9.................-14.50................-35.00
02/01/2019...............4 - 3...................+3.50....................4 - 1.................+14.50..............+18.00

Totals....................148 -146.................-58.00.................74 - 70...............-14.70................- 72.70

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Sunday’s 6-pack

Odds to win the Big East basketball tournament next month:

3-2— Villanova

11-4— Marquette

9-2— St John’s

8-1— Butler, Creighton

15-1— Georgetown, Seton Hall

20-1— Providence

30-1— DePaul, Xavier

Quote of the Day
“Matt, his entire family and team have never been anything but generous, inclusive, respectful, and complimentary of me and the job I do for him.I wouldn’t work for someone I didn’t respect, or who didn’t value my opinion. To crucify for one mistake feels wrong..”
John Wood, Matt Kuchar’s regular caddy

Sunday’s quiz
Gonzaga has the nation’s longest current win streak, 15 in a row; who is 2nd?

Saturday’s quiz
William Henry Harrison was president for a month before he passed away, the shortest length of time of any president.

Friday’s quiz
Michael Jordan was the #3 pick in the 1984 NBA Draft; Hakeem Olajuwon was the #1 pick. Sam Bowie was the #2 pick.

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Sunday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday

13) 12-2pm:
— Louisville 56, Clemson 55— Cardinals came damn close to blowing a 7-point lead in last 0:15 of the game; they had to block a 5-footer with 0:02 left to preserve the win.
— North Carolina 95, Wake Forest 57— Tar Heels led this game, 32-7. Oy.
— Georgia 64, Vanderbilt 53— Bryce Drew is a good coach, but Vandy is 0-12 in the SEC.

12) 2-4pm:
— Minnesota 84, Indiana 63— On Jan 5, Hoosiers were 12-3; now, they’re 13-12.
— Virginia 60, Notre Dame 54— Red flag for the Cavaliers; they easily could’ve lost this.
— Fordham 66, Rhode Island 63, OT— URI lost five of last six games, after an 11-7 start.

11) 4-6pm:
— Iowa State 78, Kansas State 64— Wildcats lost big guy Dean Wade with an ankle injury.
— Texas State 67, Ark-Little Rock 60— Bobcats lead Sun Belt by a game over Georgia State.
— VCU 69, Dayton 68— Rams led by 22 early in 2nd half, needed layup with 0:06 left for the win.

10) 6-8pm:
— South Dakota State 78, North Dakota State 77— Jackrabbits banked in a 40-footer at the buzzer for the win.
— Temple 70, South Florida 69, OT— Owls improve to 18-7, 8-4 in the AAC.
— Iowa 71. Rutgers 69— Hawkeyes banked in a 3-ball from the corner (hard to do) with 0:00.2 left for the road win.

9) 8-10 pm:
— Kentucky 86, Tennessee 69— Wildcats scored first 14 points of the second half.
— Mississippi State 77, Arkansas 67— Bulldogs suspended Nick Weatherspoon, then got a solid road win. Go figure.
— Washington 72, Washington State 70— Coogs led by 14 at one point, didn’t play well in last 3:00, but they’re getting better.

8) 10pm-midnight
— Oregon State 72, Oregon 57— Beavers sweep Civil War for first time in nine years.
— Gonzaga 79, San Diego 67— Bulldogs won their 30th consecutive WCC road game.
— Stanford 104, UCLA 80— Game was delayed for a while by a broken rim, with score 49-40; Bruins seemed disinterested when game resumed.

7) Upsets of the Day
— Fordham (+10) 66, Rhode Island 63
— NC-Wilmington (+10) 87, Hofstra 79
— UAB (+7) 68, Western Kentucky 60
— SE Missouri State (+7) 88, Eastern Illinois 79
— Xavier (+6) 75, Providence 61
— Oklahoma (+5.5) 71, TCU 62
— Western Michigan (+5.5) 84, Miami OH 79, OT

6) Have to stay away from wagering on Baylor games, because of Makai Mason’s health issues; he is a damn good player, but his feet are so brittle that he missed two of their last three games, after playing in only one game the last two years. With Mason in the lineup, Baylor can beat anyone; without him and without a couple other injured Bears, not so much.

5) If I had Bryce Harper or Manny Machado on my fantasy team, I’d be very annoyed right about now; make a decision already!!! Doubt the offers are going to get any higher at this point.

Also has to be screwing around with betting totals in Las Vegas on props regarding home runs over/unders and team wins over/unders, not to mention just fouling up the players’ actual preparation for the season. This is abnormal.

4) 5-foot-9 Chris Clemons of the Campbell Camels went over 3,000 career points Saturday, which is really hard to do. He is only the 9th D-I player ever to score 3,000 points.

If you want to scoff at Clemons, the Big South and the Camels, keep in mind that they played at Georgetown November 24, and Clemons scored 45 points, going 9-19 on the arc, in a 93-85 loss to the Hoyas. Campbell is 15-11 this season, 8-4 in the Big South.

3) When Alabama’s football team starts practice this spring, they’ll have seven new assistant coaches, which is very unusual. There were murmurs last season that Alabama’s staff was the weakest they had in the Nick Saban era; 7 of LY’s 10 assistants have moved on.

2) Nevada 82, Wyoming 49— Wolf Pack is thought to be the first D-I team ever where all five starters transferred into that school. Five 5th-year starters for Eric Musselman.

1) Wild year in the MAAC; with five games left in regular season, Canisius leads by a half-game at 9-4; three teams have five losses, two more have six. Highest-ranked team in the league is Rider, which is 8-6 in the league but is ranked only #216 (out of 353) by KenPom.

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Sunday's Tip Sheet
David Schwab

Sunday’s top betting action in college basketball is all over the map coast to coast. Getting things started in the Big Ten is an early afternoon Midwest showdown between Ohio State and No. 11 Michigan State.

Moving to the East Coast in a late-afternoon tip in the Big East, No. 13 Villanova will be on the road against St. Johns. Closing out Sunday’s action on the West Coast, Arizona squares off against Colorado in a Pac-12 tilt in Boulder.

Ohio State Buckeyes at No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Michigan State -12, Total 137 ½

Betting Matchup

The Buckeyes slipped back under .500 in Big Ten play at 6-7 straight-up with Thursday’s 63-56 loss to Illinois as eight-point home favorites. This snapped a SU three-game winning streak that included a big road win against Indiana as 2 ½-point underdogs last Sunday.

Ohio State is 16-8 SU overall with a 10-14 record against the spread. The total has stayed UNDER in seven of its last 10 games. Sophomore forward Kaleb Wesson leads the Buckeyes in scoring with 14.5 points per game.

Michigan State is tied with Michigan at the top of the conference standings at 11-3 as part of a SU record of 20-5. Following a three-game skid both SU and ATS, the Spartans have won their last two outings including a big 67-59 road win against Wisconsin on Tuesday as two-point favorites.

The total has stayed UNDER in eight of their last 10 games. Cassius Winston had the hot hand against the Badgers on Tuesday with 23 points. The junior guard leads the team with 18.8 PPG.

Betting Trends

-- The Buckeyes are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games against a team with a SU winning record. The total has stayed UNDER in their last five road games.

-- The Spartans have gone 15-3 ATS in their last 18 games following a SU win and the total has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in five of their last six games at home.

-- Michigan State won the first meeting this season 86-77 as a two-point road favorite with the total going OVER 146 ½ points. The Spartans are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

No. 13 Villanova Wildcats at St. John’s Red Storm (FOX Sports 1, 5:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Villanova -1 ½, Total 145 ½

Betting Matchup

The Wildcats are 11-1 SU in Big East play with a tenuous one-game lead over Marquette for the regular season title. They bounced back from a tight one-point road loss to the Golden Eagles last Saturday with Wednesday’s 85-67 romp over Providence as 10 ½-point favorites at home.

Villanova (20-5 SU, 17-8 ATS) has covered the closing number in eight of its last nine games. Eric Paschall scored 25 points in Wednesday’s win and senior guard Phil Booth added 22 points as the Wildcats’ leading scorer (18.5 PPG) this season.

St. Johns was on the wrong end of a 76-71 loss to Villanova in early January, but it covered the 6 ½ points on the road. Tuesday’s 77-73 home win in overtime against Butler ended as a PUSH. The total went OVER 146 points in that win after staying UNDER in seven of the Red Storm’s previous nine contests. They are 18-7 SU overall with a 10-13-2 record ATS. This includes a 5-8-1 mark ATS at home.

Mustapha Heron put up a season-high 28 points on Tuesday night with junior guard Shamorie Ponds (20.5 PPG) adding 14 points to the winning effort.

Betting Trends

-- The Wildcats have a 6-1 record ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win and the total has stayed UNDER in four of their last five Sunday games.

-- The Red Storm are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games following a SU win and the total has stayed UNDER in four of their last five games overall.

-- The underdog in this matchup has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings with the total going OVER in three of the last five games between the two.

Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes (ESPNU, 8:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Colorado -4 ½, Total 141

Betting Matchup

The Wildcats’ current SU losing streak reached six games with Thursday’s 83-76 setback against Utah as 3 ½-point road underdogs. They have failed to cover in all six of those defeats.

Arizona started Pac-12 play this season with a 64-56 loss to Colorado as a 6 ½-point home favorite and it has been a struggle ever since at 5-7 SU in the conference standings. The Wildcats are 3-4-1 ATS on the road and 1-6-1 ATS closing as underdogs.

Colorado extended its current winning streak both SU and ATS to four games by beating Arizona State 77-73 on Wednesday as a slight 1 ½-point favorite at home. The Buffaloes improved to an even 6-6 (SU and ATS) in conference play.

They are 15-9 SU on the year with an even 12-12 record ATS. Colorado is 9-2 SU and 7-4 ATS at home. Sophomore McKinley Wright IV has led the way in scoring this season with 13.5 PPG and he has combined for 44 points in his last two starts.

Betting Trends

-- The Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games against a team with a SU winning record at home. The total has gone OVER in six of their last seven road games.

-- The Buffaloes have gone 12-4 ATS in their last 16 home games against a team with a SU losing record on the road. The total has stayed UNDER in 14 of their last 20 games following a SU win.

-- The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the total has gone OVER in the last four meetings in Colorado.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 17

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OHIO ST (16 - 8) at MICHIGAN ST (20 - 5) - 2/17/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OHIO ST is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.


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

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WICHITA ST (12 - 11) at CINCINNATI (20 - 4) - 2/17/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 109-69 ATS (+33.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) in February games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 123-167 ATS (-60.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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

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TULSA (15 - 10) at E CAROLINA (9 - 15) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 162-209 ATS (-67.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 154-197 ATS (-62.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 102-137 ATS (-48.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


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

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GEORGE MASON (15 - 10) at ST BONAVENTURE (10 - 14) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.


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

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HOUSTON (24 - 1) at TULANE (4 - 19) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
TULANE is 236-287 ATS (-79.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
TULANE is 236-287 ATS (-79.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
TULANE is 96-135 ATS (-52.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TULANE is 96-135 ATS (-52.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 159-211 ATS (-73.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 156-203 ATS (-67.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 100-138 ATS (-51.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TULANE is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
TULANE is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
TULANE is 59-89 ATS (-38.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TULANE is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TULANE is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
TULANE is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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

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SETON HALL (15 - 9) at CREIGHTON (13 - 12) - 2/17/2019, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SETON HALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
CREIGHTON is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


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

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MISSOURI ST (14 - 12) at LOYOLA-IL (16 - 10) - 2/17/2019, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 168-208 ATS (-60.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 168-208 ATS (-60.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 43-70 ATS (-34.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 42-67 ATS (-31.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


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

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N IOWA (11 - 15) at EVANSVILLE (10 - 16) - 2/17/2019, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 3-3 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-2 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VILLANOVA (20 - 5) at ST JOHNS (18 - 7) - 2/17/2019, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
VILLANOVA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
VILLANOVA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
VILLANOVA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
VILLANOVA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
VILLANOVA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VILLANOVA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
VILLANOVA is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 4-1 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 5-1 straight up against ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (11 - 13) at BOSTON COLLEGE (12 - 11) - 2/17/2019, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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

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ARIZONA (14 - 11) at COLORADO (15 - 9) - 2/17/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 24-35 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-35 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
ARIZONA is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


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

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QUINNIPIAC (13 - 11) at SIENA (13 - 13) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
QUINNIPIAC is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
QUINNIPIAC is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
QUINNIPIAC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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

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RIDER (13 - 13) at ST PETERS (6 - 18) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
RIDER is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
RIDER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
RIDER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
RIDER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.
RIDER is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
RIDER is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.
ST PETERS is 76-108 ATS (-42.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 76-108 ATS (-42.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ST PETERS is 30-57 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


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

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MARIST (11 - 14) at MONMOUTH (10 - 17) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONMOUTH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.


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

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FAIRFIELD (7 - 19) at NIAGARA (11 - 15) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 45-23 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
NIAGARA is 65-94 ATS (-38.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.


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

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MANHATTAN (8 - 17) at CANISIUS (12 - 13) - 2/17/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 55-29 ATS (+23.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, February 17

Michigan State outscored Ohio State 30-16 on foul line in 86-77 win in Columbus Jan 5; Spartans scored 50 points in 2nd half. MSU won seven of last nine series games; Buckeyes lost their last five visits to East Lansing, by 3-4-3-15-8 points. MSU won its last two games, allowing 55-59 points; they’re 11-3 in Big 14, 5-1 at home, with all five wins by 14+ points. Buckeyes won four of last six games, two of last three on road. OSU is 11-14-1 in its last 26 games as a road underdog, 2-2 this year; Spartans are 23-5-3 in last 31 games as a home favorite, 5-1 this year.

Cincinnati outscored Wichita State 25-5 on foul line in 66-55 road win Jan 19; Bearcats won two of three series games- Shockers won 76-72 (+6) here LY. Wichita won last four games after an 8-11 start; they’re 5-6 in AAC, 1-4 on road, with losses by 11-9-13-20 points and a win at ECU. Bearcats won eight of last nine games; they’ve been off for week since losing last week at Houston. Three of their last four home wins were by 8 or less points. Shockers are 2-3 as an AAC road dog, 1-3 this year. Cincy is 22-16-1 in last 39 games as an AAC home favorite, 2-3 this year.

Tulsa won three of its last four games, is now 5-7 in AAC, 1-5 on road, with only win at lowly Tulane. Hurricane leads AAC, making 38.6% of its 3’s. East Carolina lost four in row, nine of last ten games; they’re 2-10 in AAC, losing last two home games, by 16-10 points. Tulsa is 7-1 vs ECU in AAC games, winning last three, by 8-26-14 points; Hurricane is 3-1 in its visits to Greenville, winning by 2-15-14 points. Tulsa is 15-8-1 in its last 24 games as a road favorite, 1-0 this year; ECU is 4-9 in its last 13 games as a home underdog, 1-4 this year.

George Mason beat St Bonaventure 68-53 at home Jan 6, after being down a hoop with 10:00 left; it was the Patriots’ first win in six A-14 games against the Bonnies. Mason lost its two trips to Olean, by 20-10 points. Mason won seven of its last nine games, is 9-3 in A-14, 4-2 on road, losing last two road games, at VCU/Richmond. Bonnies won four of last six games, are 6-5 in A-14, but they lost last three home games. Patriots are 11-3 in last 14 games as a road underdog, 4-1 this year; Bonnies are 7-8-2 in last 17 games as a home favorite, 0-0-1 this year.

Houston won its last nine games; they’re 24-1, 11-1 in AAC, with only loss at Temple; Cougars won their last five road games, by 11-9-12-9-8 points. Tulane lost its last 13 games, is 0-11 in AAC, losing home games by 9-4-23-8-25 points. Houston won seven of last nine games with Tulane, winning three of last four visits to Bourbon Street; Green Wave upset Houston 81-72 here LY. Cougars are 17-7-1 in last 25 games as a road favorite; Green Wave is 6-3 vs spread in its last nine games as a home underdog, 3-2 this year.

Seton Hall outscored Creighton 15-4 over final 4:07 of its 63-58 home win over the Bluejays Feb 9; Creighton shot 30.3% from floor (31.6% inside arc). Home side won last five series games; Pirates lost last two visits to Omaha, by 14-17 points. Hall won three of last four games to even its Big East mark at 6-6; they lost their last five road games. Creighton lost four of its last five games, is 2-3 in Big East home games. Seton Hall is 16-7 in its last 23 games as a road underdog, 3-1 this year; Bluejays are 15-12 in last 27 games as a home favorite, 2-2 this year.

Missouri State outscored Loyola 40-11 in second half of a 70-35 nationally televised waxing back on Jan 23; Bears shot 77.8% inside arc, made 12-25 outside arc. Home side won last five series games; Bears lost four of five MVC visits here, losing last two, by 6-22 points. State won three in row, six of last seven games. Ramblers are 9-4 in Valley, winning all six home games; they’re 4-2 since that 70-35 loss in Springfield. State is 10-6 in its last 16 games as an MVC road underdog, 3-1 this year; Loyola is 7-14 in last 21 games as a home favorite, 2-4 this year.

Evansville lost 81-74 at Northern Iowa Jan 26, after leading by 10 early in 2nd half; Panthers won eight of last ten series games, but lost by 12-8 points in last two visits here. Home teams won last five series games. UNI lost its last five road games, two of them by a single point, none by more than nine. Evansville lost three in row, seven of last eight games; they lost four of their last five home games. UNI is 6-12-1 in its last 19 games as a road underdog; Purple Aces are 12-12 vs spread in last 24 games as a home favorite, 1-3 this year.

Villanova outscored St John’s 14-4 over final 3:48 of its 76-71 home win over the Johnnies Jan 8; Wildcats won 14 of last 15 series games- they won last eight series games in the Big Apple. Villanova is 11-1 in Big East, losing last road game by point at Marquette; they’re shooting 55.4% inside arc in Big East tilts. St John’s is 4-6 in its last ten games, they split their last six Big East home games. Villanova is 26-19 as a Big East home favorite since the league re-aligned, 3-0 this year; Red Storm is 7-4 in its last 11 games as a home underdog.

Miami is 3-9 in ACC, 0-5 on road, with three losses by 10+ points; they won two of last three games overall, with last two games decided by total of 4 points. Boston College lost four of last five games, is 3-8 in ACC, 2-3 at home, beating Florida State/Pitt. Miami won 14 of its last 15 games with BC; they’re 5-1 in last six visits to Boston, but lost 72-70 (-3) here LY. Last three series games were decided by total of four points. Miami is 6-4 in its last ten games as a road underdog, 3-2 this year; BC is 4-2 in its last six games as a home favorite, 1-1 this year.

Arizona lost its last six games for first time in 35 years; Wildcats are 5-7 in Pac-12, losing last four road games, by 23-21-7-7 points. Colorado won its last four games, is 6-6 in Pac-12, 3-2 at home, losing to Washington, Oregon State. Arizona held Colorado to 36.1% inside arc in its 64-56 home win over the Buffaloes Jan 3; Wildcats won 13 of last 15 series games, but they lost last two visits to Boulder, by 3-3 points. Arizona is 2-6 in its last eight games as a Pac-12 road underdog, 0-3 this year; Colorado is 22-14 in its last 36 games as a home favorite, 2-2 this year.

Quinnipiac won five of last seven games, is 8-5 in MAAC, winning three of last four road games. Bobcats are getting 44.6% of their points in MAAC play behind arc. Siena won seven of last nine games; they’re 8-5 in MAAC, winning three of last four home games- they play 2nd-slowest tempo in country. Quinnipiac beat Siena three times LY, twice in Albany; they’re 5-6 overall against the Saints in MAAC play, splitting six visits here. Under Dunleavy, Bobcats are 10-4 as a MAAC road dog, 4-1 this year; Siena is 6-11 in its last 17 games as a home favorite, 3-3 this year.

Manhattan won four of last five games to climb to 6-7 in MAAC; Jaspers split their last four road games, but all four of their road losses are by 13+ points- they’re turning ball over 25.3% of time in MAAC play. Canisius won three in row, seven of last nine games; they’re 9-4 in MAAC, winning three of last four home games. Manhattan lost its last four games with Canisius, but they won three of last four visits here. Manhattan is 7-13 in its last 20 games as a MAAC road underdog, 2-3 this year; Griffins are 7-5-1 in last 13 games as a home favorite, 2-2 this year.

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Trend Report
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Ohio State @ Michigan State
Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio State's last 10 games
Michigan State
Michigan State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio State
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio State

Wichita State @ Cincinnati
Wichita State
Wichita State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wichita State's last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

Marist @ Monmouth
Marist
Marist is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Marist is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Monmouth
Monmouth
Monmouth is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Monmouth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Rider @ Saint Peter's
Rider
Rider is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Rider is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Saint Peter's's last 7 games when playing at home against Rider
Saint Peter's is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rider

George Mason @ St. Bonaventure
George Mason
The total has gone OVER in 4 of George Mason's last 5 games
George Mason is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing George Mason
St. Bonaventure is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing George Mason

Manhattan @ Canisius
Manhattan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Manhattan's last 5 games on the road
Manhattan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Canisius
Canisius is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Canisius is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan

Fairfield @ Niagara
Fairfield
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Fairfield's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Fairfield's last 5 games
Niagara
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Niagara's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Niagara's last 13 games when playing Fairfield

Quinnipiac @ Siena
Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Quinnipiac is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Siena
Siena
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 5 games at home

Tulsa @ East Carolina
Tulsa
Tulsa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing East Carolina
Tulsa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against East Carolina
East Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of East Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of East Carolina's last 6 games when playing at home against Tulsa

Houston @ Tulane
Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tulane
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tulane
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tulane's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tulane's last 7 games at home

Seton Hall @ Creighton
Seton Hall
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seton Hall's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seton Hall's last 5 games
Creighton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton's last 5 games
Creighton is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home

Northern Iowa @ Evansville
Northern Iowa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Northern Iowa's last 9 games
Evansville
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Evansville's last 9 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games when playing Northern Iowa

Missouri State @ Loyola-Chicago
Missouri State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Missouri State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Missouri State's last 11 games
Loyola-Chicago
Loyola-Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Loyola-Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri State

Villanova @ St. John's
Villanova
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. John's
Villanova is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. John's
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. John's's last 5 games
St. John's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Villanova

Miami @ Boston College
Miami
Miami is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston College
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston College's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami

Arizona @ Colorado
Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

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Dunkel

Sunday, February 17


Arizona @ Colorado

Game 831-832
February 17, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
59.310
Colorado
58.488
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
by 4 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+4 1/2); Under

Miami-FL @ Boston College

Game 829-830
February 17, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
00.000
Boston College
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL

Dunkel Pick:
Miami-FL
( );

Villanova @ St John's

Game 828-828
February 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Villanova
69.369
St John's
68.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 1
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 4
146
Dunkel Pick:
St John's
(+4); Over

Northern Iowa @ Evansville

Game 825-826
February 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Iowa
48.873
Evansville
52.235
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 3 1/2
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Evansville
by 1 1/2
135
Dunkel Pick:
Evansville
(-1 1/2); Under

Missouri State @ Loyola-Chicago

Game 823-824
February 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Missouri State
53.028
Loyola-Chicago
61.025
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 8
121
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 5 1/2
122 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Loyola-Chicago
(-5 1/2); Under

Seton Hall @ Creighton

Game 821-822
February 17, 2019 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seton Hall
60.414
Creighton
67.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Creighton
by 7 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Creighton
by 4 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Creighton
(-4 1/2); Over

Houston @ Tulane

Game 819-820
February 17, 2019 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
71.698
Tulane
45.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 26
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 18
140
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-18); Over

Manhattan @ Canisius

Game 841-842
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Manhattan
46.215
Canisius
47.654
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Canisius
by 1 1/2
123
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Canisius
by 7 1/2
124 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Manhattan
(+7 1/2); Under

Fairfield @ Niagara

Game 839-840
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fairfield
44.535
Niagara
43.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fairfield
by 1
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Niagara
by 2 1/2
147
Dunkel Pick:
Fairfield
(+2 1/2); Under

Marist @ Monmouth

Game 837-838
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marist
45.117
Monmouth
51.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Monmouth
by 6
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Monmouth
by 3
128 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Monmouth
(-3); Over

Rider @ St Peter's

Game 835-836
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rider
47.815
St Peter's
40.287
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rider
by 7 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rider
by 5 1/2
136
Dunkel Pick:
Rider
(-5 1/2); Over

Quinnipiac @ Siena

Game 833-834
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Quinnipiac
50.369
Siena
46.937
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Quinnipiac
by 3 1/2
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Siena
by 2 1/2
126
Dunkel Pick:
Quinnipiac
(+2 1/2); Over

George Mason @ St Bonaventure

Game 817-818
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
George Mason
55.527
St Bonaventure
60.151
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Bonaventure
by 4 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Bonaventure
by 2 1/2
133 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St Bonaventure
(-2 1/2); Over

Tulsa @ East Carolina

Game 815-816
February 17, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
63.030
East Carolina
48.581
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 14 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulsa
by 6
140
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(-6); Over

Wichita State @ Cincinnati

Game 813-814
February 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wichita State
56.548
Cincinnati
70.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 14
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 12
132
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-12); Under

Ohio State @ Michigan State

Game 811-812
February 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
63.483
Michigan State
77.843
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 14 1/2
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 12
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan State
(-12); Under

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

OHIOS at MCHST 01:00 PM
OHIOS +12.0
O 136.5

WIST at CIN 01:00 PM
U 132.0

FAIRF at NIA 02:00 PM
FAIRF +2.0
O 147.0

RIDER at STPET 02:00 PM
STPET +6.0
U 136.5

MARIS at MONNJ 02:00 PM
MARIS +3.5
U 129.0

QUINN at SIENA 02:00 PM
O 126.5

GMASN at STBON 02:00 PM
STBON -4.0
U 134.5

MAN at CAN 02:00 PM
CAN -6.5
U 125.0

HOU at TLANE 02:00 PM
TLANE +18.0
O 142.5

TLSA at ECAR 02:00 PM
TLSA -5.5
O 140.5

SETHA at CRE 03:00 PM
SETHA +5.0
O 148.5

NIOWA at EVANS 04:00 PM
U 135.0

MSU at LOCHI 04:00 PM
LOCHI -6.5
O 119.5

VILLA at STJ 05:00 PM
STJ +3.5
O 145.0

MIAFL at BC 06:00 PM
BC +3.0
O 139.0

ARZ at COL 08:00 PM
COL -4.5
O 138.5

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No. 9 Houston beats Tulane 85-50 for 10th straight victory.
February 17, 2019
By The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Corey Davis Jr. made eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help No. 9 Houston beat Tulane 85-50 on Sunday for its 10th straight victory.

Armoni Brooks made six 3s on his way to 24 points, and Houston (25-1, 12-1 American Athletic) went 17 for 35 from long range.

The Cougars opened with a 22-5 run. The Green Wave twice got within eight early in the second half, but Davis made three 3-pointers during a 17-0 run that made it 58-33 lead.

Caleb Daniels scored 13 points for Tulane (4-20, 0-12). The Green Wave have lost 14 consecutive games, their longest losing streak in 55 years.

NO. 11 MICHIGAN STATE 62, OHIO STATE 44

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Kenny Goins had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Michigan State finished with a 20-2 run.

Michigan State (21-5, 12-3) pulled into a first-place tie with Michigan atop the Big Ten, holding Ohio State to 13 points in the second half. Matt McQuaid added 14 points, and Cassius Winston had 13.

Kaleb Wesson scored 12 points for Ohio State (16-9, 6-8).

ST. JOHN'S 71, NO. 13 VILLANOVA 65

NEW YORK (AP) - LJ Figueroa scored 22 points and St. John's overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half to beat Villanova.

The Red Storm (19-7, 7-6 Big East) were down 48-34 with 12:30 left. St. John's scored 20 of the next 25 points, take its first lead on Figueroa's 3-pointer from the corner that brought the sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden to its feet. During that run, Villanova coach Jay Wright was hit with a technical foul for arguing a call.

Joe Cremo led Villanova (20-6, 11-2) with 14 points.

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CBB FEB. RECORD OPINIONS AND BEST BETS !

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

02/17/2019 13-15-1 46.43% -17.50
02/16/2019 53-70-1 43.08% -120.00
02/15/2019 17-8-2 68.00% +41.00
02/14/2019 33-28-2 54.10% +11.00
02/13/2019 23-27-0 46.00% -33.50
02/12/2019 18-11-0 62.07% +29.50
02/11/2019 4-3-0 57.14% +3.50
02/10/2019 7-8-0 46.67% -9.00
02/09/2019 53-66-0 44.54% -98.00
02/08/2019 12-12-0 50.00% -6.00
02/07/2019 32-37-0 46.38% -43.50
02/06/2019 15-26-0 36.59% -68.00
02/05/2019 18-18-0 50.00% -9.00
02/04/2019 13-5-0 72.22% +37.50
02/03/2019 9-7-0 56.25% +6.50
02/02/2019 49-58-4 45.79% -74.00
02/01/2019 11-6-1 64.71% +22.00

Totals.........380 -405-1......48.40%.....-327.50


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BEST BETS:

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

02/17/2019..............3 - 5.................-12.50....................6 - 6.................-3.00..................-15.50
02/16/2019.............22 - 23...............-16.50..................11 - 5.................+27.50...............+11.00
02/15/2019...............3 - 2.................+4.00....................7 - 5..................+7.50................+11.50
02/14/2019.............17 - 12...............+19.00...................9 - 6.................+12.00...............+31.00
02/13/2019.............10 - 10...............-5.00......................3 - 7..................-23.50...............-28.50
02/12/2019.............10 - 2.................+39.00...................1 - 2..................-6.00.................+33.00
02/11/2019...............1 - 2.................-6.00......................3 - 1..................+9.50................+3.50
02/10/2019...............4 - 4.................-2.00......................2 - 1..................+4.50................+2.50
02/09/2019..............25 - 24...............-2.00......................6 - 5.................+2.50................+0.50
02/08/2019...............3 - 6.................-18.00.....................5 - 5.................-2.50.................-20.50
02/07/2019...............9 - 11................-15.50....................5 - 9..................-24.50...............-40.00
02/06/2019...............5 - 11................-35.50....................0 - 4..................-22.00...............-57.00
02/05/2019...............6 - 9..................-19.50....................3 - 7..................-23.50...............-43.00
02/04/2019...............4 - 2..................+9.00.....................5 - 2.................+14.00..............+23.00
02/03/2019...............6 - 4..................+8.00.....................3 - 1.................+9.50................+17.50
02/02/2019..............19 - 21................-20.50....................7 - 9.................-14.50................-35.00
02/01/2019...............4 - 3...................+3.50....................4 - 1.................+14.50..............+18.00

Totals....................151 -151.................-70.50.................80 - 76...............-17.70................- 88.20

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Monday’s 6-pack

— Seton Hall 81, Creighton 75— Pirates ended game on a 14-2 run.

— Michigan State 62, Ohio State 44- Spartans ended game on a 20-2 run.

— Quinnipiac 107, Siena 100, 3OT— Cameron Young scored 55 for the Bobcats; Jalen Pickett scored 46 for the Saints.

— St John’s 71, Villanova 65— Wildcats led this game 26-9 early on, but then……

— Jordan Spieth was 10-over par on his first 11 holes Sunday. Yikes.

— Free agent 3B Mike Moustakas signed a one-year, $9M deal with Milwaukee.

Quote of the Day
“After hearing lots of new managers talk to the media these days I have only 1 wish, can you please stop talking like you’re launching a rocket? It’s baseball, I’ve sat next to a Hall a Fame manager for 16 years, he never said stupid shit like that. Talk to the fans not the boss.”
Former SF Giants’ coach Tim Flannery

Monday’s quiz
When Michael Jordan played his one year of minor league baseball, what team did he play for?

Sunday’s quiz
Gonzaga has the nation’s longest current win streak, 15 in a row; Wofford is 2nd, at 14.

Saturday’s quiz
William Henry Harrison was president for a month before he passed away, the shortest length of time of any president.

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Monday’s List of 13: Conference tournament trends…..

With only two weeks before conference tournaments start, here is some research I did one night while all of you were sleeping…….

13) ACC:
— Six different teams have won the last seven ACC tournaments, with Virginia only team to win twice.
— North Carolina has been in ACC final 6 of last 8 years, but is 1-5 in those finals.
— Last six years, the higher seed is 5-1 in the ACC final.

12) Atlantic 14:
— Lower-seeded team won last five A-14 tourney finals.
— Last time the #1 seed won the A-14 tournament was six years ago.

11) Big 14:
— #1 seed won this conference tournament six of last seven years.

10) Big X:
— Last six years, Kansas was this tournament three times, Iowa State won three times.
— West Virginia lost tournament final the last three years; they won’t get there this year.

9) Big East:
— Villanova won three of last four tournaments, and lost final in the other one.

8) Big Sky:
— Last four years, four different teams won tournament; they were all the #1 seed.

7) Big West:
— Last eight years, eight different teams won this tournament, including one team (Pacific) that isn’t in the league anymore. Riverside/Northridge are only two teams that haven’t won the Big West tournament during that time.

6) CAA:
— Last eight years, seven different teams won this tournament.
— Last five years, tournament was winner was #1 seed or tied for 1st during season
— #1 seed won only once in last six tournaments
— Since 2003, Hofstra is 11-15 in this event, going 0-2 in tournament finals.

5) Horizon:
— Last five years, five different teams won this tournament.
— #1 seed won only one of those five tournaments.

4) MAAC:
— Iona won the last three MAAC tournaments.
— Last time the #1 seed won this tournament: 2010.

3) MAC:
— Buffalo won this tournament three of last four years.

2) MVC:
— #1 seed won this tournament four of last five years.

1) Mountain West:
— Last five years, five different teams won this event, none of them UNLV.
— Last 10 years, Rebels are 10-10 in this tournament; only once in last seven years has UNLV won two games in same tournament.

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Monday's Tip Sheet
February 17, 2019
By David Schwab

ESPN’s Big Monday in college basketball kicks things off with a in-state ACC rivalry between No. 4 Virginia and No. 22 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The backend of this doubleheader is a Big 12 battle between Kansas State and the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown.

As a bonus matchup on Monday night in the Big Ten, Illinois will be on the road in Madison to face the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers.

No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers at No. 22 Virginia Tech Hokies (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Virginia -5, Total 122

Betting Matchup

The Cavaliers had their hands full against Notre Dame on Saturday in a tight 60-54 win at home as heavy 16 ½-point favorites. They improved to 10-2 straight-up in ACC play with both losses coming against Duke.

Virginia slipped to 1-4 against the spread in its last five games with the total staying UNDER in four of those contests. With the exception of those two losses to the Blue Devils, the Cavaliers’ defense has not allowed more than 65 points in any of its other 10 conference games.

Virginia Tech came up well short in its first game against its bitter in-state rival on Jan. 15 in a 81-59 road loss to Virginia as a 7 ½-point underdog. It has been an up and down ride ever since with a SU 6-3 record over its last nine games while going just 4-8-1 ATS in 13 ACC matchups.

The total went OVER 130 points in Saturday’s 70-64 win against Pittsburgh as six-point road favorites. It has gone OVER in four of the Hokies’ last six games. They are only allowing an average of 61.1 points per game.

Betting Trends

-- The Cavaliers have gone 8-1 ATS in nine road games this season and the total has stayed UNDER in three of their last five games played on the road.

-- The Hokies are 13-1 SU at home this season with an 8-6 record ATS. The total has gone OVER in eight of those 14 home games.

-- Virginia as a SU 7-3 record against the Hokies in the last 10 meetings, but Virginia Tech has the slight 6-4 edge ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in six of those 10 games.

No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Kansas State -8, Total 132

Betting Matchup

Kansas State is still holding down the top spot in the Big 12 by a half game at 9-3 SU, but it is coming off a 78-64 loss to Iowa State on Saturday as a 2 ½-point home favorite. This was just its second loss in its last 11 games both SU and ATS. The total went OVER 131 points in Saturday’s setback and it has gone OVER in the Wildcats’ last five outings.

They are 19-6 SU overall with a 14-11 record ATS. This includes a 5-8 record ATS on their home court. Senior forward Dean Wade left the game against Iowa State with a foot injury. He is the team’s second-leading scorer (13.6 PPG) and its leading rebounder with 6.6 a game.

West Virginia remains tied for last in the conference standings at 2-10. This includes a 71-69 road loss to Kansas State on Jan. 9 as a four-point underdog. More recently, the Mountaineers were hammered by Kansas 78-53 as heavy 14 ½-point road underdogs.

The total stayed UNDER 144 ½-points in Saturday’s loss and it has stayed UNDER in four of their last six games. West Virginia is 1-6 both SU and ATS in its last seven games. It has failed to score at least 70 points in seven of its last nine contests.

Betting Trends

-- The Wildcats are 6-3 ATS on the road this season and the total has gone OVER in six of those nine games.

-- The Mountaineers have failed to cover in three of their last five games at home with the total going OVER in three of those five contests.

-- West Virginia has won eight of the last nine meetings SU before this year’s road loss to Kansas State. The Mountaineers have covered the closing number in six of its last 10 games against the Wildcats.

Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers (FOX Sports 1, 8:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Wisconsin -11 ½, Total 135

Betting Matchup

Illinois extended its current SU winning streak to four games with Thursday’s 63-56 road win against Ohio State as an eight-point underdogs. It has been able to cover the closing number in four of its last six games with the total going OVER or ending as a PUSH in four of those contests.

The Fighting Illini are 10-15 SU overall with a 6-8 record in the Big Ten. They have gone 2-6 SU and 5-3 ATS on the road this season.

The Badgers are coming off back-to-back losses (SU and ATS) to Michigan on the road and Michigan State at home to fall to 9-5 SU in conference play. They are 17-8 SU overall with a 14-11 record ATS. The total stayed UNDER 131 ½ points in Tuesday’s 67-59 loss to the Spartans and it has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in 10 of Wisconsin’s last 11 games.

It also stayed UNDER 137 ½ points in the Badgers’ 72-60 road win against Illinois on Jan. 23 as 4 ½-point favorites. With 20 points against Michigan State, senior forward Ethan Happ has now scored at least 18 points in three of his last four starts.

Betting Trends

-- The Fighting Illini have covered in four of their last five games closing as underdogs. The total has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in five of their last eight road games.

-- The Badgers are 10-3 SU at home this season and they have covered in three of their last four games in Madison. The total stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in each of their last four home games.

-- Wisconsin has dominated this series over the past 10 meetings at a perfect 10-0 SU while covering in nine of those matchups. The total went OVER in six of the 10 games

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College Basketball Trend Report

VIRGINIA (22 - 2) at VIRGINIA TECH (20 - 5) - 2/18/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
VIRGINIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
VIRGINIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
VIRGINIA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

ILLINOIS (10 - 15) at WISCONSIN (17 - 8) - 2/18/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) in February games since 1997.

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

KANSAS ST (19 - 6) at W VIRGINIA (10 - 15) - 2/18/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 4-2 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 4-2 straight up against KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

TCU (17 - 8) at OKLAHOMA ST (9 - 16) - 2/18/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 164-208 ATS (-64.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

IDAHO (4 - 20) at E WASHINGTON (9 - 15) - 2/18/2019, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
IDAHO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
IDAHO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
IDAHO is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
IDAHO is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
E WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
E WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.

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