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**Udog** · 01-02-2019, 08:49 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

NBA’s top six players free throw shooters (min 50 att):

6) JJ Redick, 76ers 109-120, 90.8%

5) Kevin Durant, Warriors 269-295, 91.2%

4) Stephen Curry, Warriors 130-142, 91.5%

3) Lou Williams, Clippers 169-184, 91.8%

2) Danilo Gallinari, Clippers 191-207, 92.3%

1) Malcolm Brogdon, Bucks 56-57, 98.2%

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Wrapping up the first day of 2019

13) Forgot to mention this Monday, but NFL gets the Week 17 thing right; every game is a divisional rivalry game, and the most meaningful games are stuffed into the 4:25 window of games, to maximize drama. Makes handicapping more difficult, but so be it.

12) There are rumors going around Las Vegas these days that UNLV is going to have a new basketball coach next year, and that guy is coaching in Greece right now— Rick Pitino.

11) Kentucky 27, Penn State 24— Wildcats win 10+ games in same football season for first time since 1977. Kentucky led 27-7, were outgained 407-297, but hung on for the win- they ran a punt back for a touchdown, the first punt return Penn State allowed for a TD since 2012.

10) Houston snags football coach Dana Holgorsen away from West Virginia, giving him $20M over five years; not often a guy voluntarily leaves a Big X program for an AAC team, but money talks……

9) Of the 12 teams who made NFL playoffs this year, Rams played most games (4-3) against them this season. Bears (2-1), Ravens (1-2) played the fewest.

8) Jets could be a good over bet for wins next season; since 2000, here are the Jet head coaches, 1st year and then after……

2000 Al Groh First year: 9-7 Replaced after one year
2001 Herm Edwards: First year: 10-6 Rest of time: 29-35
2006: Eric Mangini: First year: 10-6 Rest of time: 13-19
2008: Rex Ryan: First year: 9-7 Rest of time: 37-43
2015: Todd Bowles: First year: 10-6 Rest of time: 14-34

7) Speaking of the Jets, how does the coach at Iowa Freakin’ State turn down an interview with an NFL team? Matt Campbell doesn’t want to coach in the NFL? Fine, but interviewing with an NFL team wouldn’t at least be a good experience for him? I laughed when I saw this note.

6) Agreed that Steve Alford/UCLA was an odd fit, but here is the list of coaches who made 3+ Sweet 16’s in the last five years:
Alford, Beilein, Calipari, Few, Huggins, Krzyzewski, Sean MIller, Self, Williams.

Firing Alford before conference play was insulting, and probably done to placate a big-money donor. Wonder if it’ll hurt them in finding a high-profile replacement.

5) Gambling is difficult: Monday, Weber State (-6.5) won 93-87 at Idaho. Weber was up 41-16 with 5:49 left in first half, led by 22 at the half, but didn’t cover. Idaho made 10-19 3-pointers but covered by only a half-point. Weber was the right side in the game, but not the winning side.

4) Ohio State 28, Washington 23— I wonder if Urban Meyer will ever coach again; hopefully he will never be on TV again, just a totally humorless, serious person who was a great coach but for Pete’s sake, tell a joke or say something sarcastic now and then- its not that hard.

3) LSU 40, Central Florida 32— Tigers’ QB Joe Burrow was 21-34 for 394 yards and four TD’s as LSU ended UCF’s 25-game winning streak. Burrow led LSU to a 10-3 record this season; he was the 3rd-string QB at Ohio State before this year. Think about that for a second.

2) Lions fired OC Jim Bob Cooter Tuesday; officially it is a “mutual parting of ways” which is a nice way of Matt Patricia saying, “Take a hike!!!!”

Jets/Cardinals need to look at Cooter to help develop their young QB’s.

1) Tuesday is usually garbage day in my neighborhood, but because of New Year’s Day, it got pushed back a day this week. Lot of my neighbors didn’t get the memo and put their garbage out Monday night, and it was really windy Tuesday morning, so the neighborhood was a mess Tuesday morning, lot of stuff everywhere. Not a great way to start 2019.

**Udog** · 01-02-2019, 08:51 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 2

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N DAKOTA ST (6 - 9) at NEBRASKA-OMAHA (7 - 8) - 1/2/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA-OMAHA over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 3-1 straight up against NEBRASKA-OMAHA 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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TULANE (4 - 8) at CINCINNATI (11 - 2) - 1/2/2019, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 231-281 ATS (-78.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
TULANE is 231-281 ATS (-78.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 154-205 ATS (-71.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 63-92 ATS (-38.2 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 3-0 straight up against TULANE 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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NEBRASKA (11 - 2) at MARYLAND (10 - 3) - 1/2/2019, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 98-133 ATS (-48.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 98-133 ATS (-48.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEBRASKA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEBRASKA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SETON HALL (10 - 3) at XAVIER (9 - 5) - 1/2/2019, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 358-303 ATS (+24.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
XAVIER is 358-303 ATS (+24.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
XAVIER is 53-29 ATS (+21.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
XAVIER is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
XAVIER is 245-193 ATS (+32.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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HARVARD (6 - 5) at N CAROLINA (9 - 3) - 1/2/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 314-255 ATS (+33.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 179-142 ATS (+22.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 179-141 ATS (+23.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 83-55 ATS (+22.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CORNELL (6 - 7) at WAKE FOREST (6 - 5) - 1/2/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 133-97 ATS (+26.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 133-97 ATS (+26.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DRAKE (11 - 2) at EVANSVILLE (6 - 7) - 1/2/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DRAKE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

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

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TEXAS TECH (11 - 1) at W VIRGINIA (8 - 4) - 1/2/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 94-127 ATS (-45.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 94-127 ATS (-45.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 3-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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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GEORGETOWN (10 - 3) at BUTLER (9 - 4) - 1/2/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 178-224 ATS (-68.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
BUTLER is 157-118 ATS (+27.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
BUTLER is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TEMPLE (10 - 2) at UCF (10 - 2) - 1/2/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
TEMPLE is 42-69 ATS (-33.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
UCF is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
UCF is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
TEMPLE is 212-171 ATS (+23.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TEMPLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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N IOWA (5 - 8) at BRADLEY (8 - 5) - 1/2/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games this season.
N IOWA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
N IOWA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
N IOWA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BRADLEY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ILLINOIS ST (7 - 6) at VALPARAISO (7 - 6) - 1/2/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 28-50 ATS (-27.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in January games since 1997.

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

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E CAROLINA (7 - 5) at SMU (8 - 4) - 1/2/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 158-201 ATS (-63.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SMU is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 4-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 5-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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TULSA (10 - 3) at HOUSTON (13 - 0) - 1/2/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
TULSA is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-0 straight up against TULSA 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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MISSOURI ST (6 - 7) at S ILLINOIS (7 - 6) - 1/2/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MISSOURI ST is 39-64 ATS (-31.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 5-0 straight up against MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (9 - 4) at S FLORIDA (10 - 2) - 1/2/2019, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
S FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 76-107 ATS (-41.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 2-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 4-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DEPAUL (8 - 4) at VILLANOVA (9 - 4) - 1/2/2019, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 117-82 ATS (+26.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 32-12 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NORTHWESTERN (9 - 4) at MICHIGAN ST (11 - 2) - 1/2/2019, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 95-63 ATS (+25.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 292-242 ATS (+25.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 102-75 ATS (+19.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 62-37 ATS (+21.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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IOWA ST (10 - 2) at OKLAHOMA ST (6 - 6) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TEXAS (8 - 4) at KANSAS ST (10 - 2) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in January games since 1997.
TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA ST (8 - 4) at LOYOLA-IL (7 - 6) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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OKLAHOMA (11 - 1) at KANSAS (11 - 1) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO (6 - 6) at AIR FORCE (5 - 7) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 197-157 ATS (+24.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 66-41 ATS (+20.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 116-81 ATS (+26.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 101-72 ATS (+21.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 2-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 2-1 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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BOISE ST (5 - 8) at WYOMING (4 - 9) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 103-71 ATS (+24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
WYOMING is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
WYOMING is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
WYOMING is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WYOMING is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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FRESNO ST (9 - 3) at SAN JOSE ST (3 - 9) - 1/2/2019, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 107-140 ATS (-47.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 107-140 ATS (-47.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 33-55 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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COLORADO ST (5 - 8) at UNLV (6 - 6) - 1/2/2019, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
UNLV is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 2-1 straight up against UNLV 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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UTAH ST (10 - 3) at NEVADA (13 - 0) - 1/2/2019, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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S DAKOTA (6 - 8) at DENVER (5 - 11) - 1/2/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 90-60 ATS (+24.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
S DAKOTA is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.

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

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**Udog** · 01-02-2019, 08:52 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, January 2

Nebraska won last two games with Maryland by total of six points, after losing first four series games; five of the six games were decided by 5 or fewer points, with teams splitting two games here. Cornhuskers are 10-2 vs schedule #106; they’re experience team #48 that are 4-2 vs top 100 teams- they’re forcing turnovers 22.4% of time, have #4 defensive eFG% in country. Nebraska won by hoop at Clemson, lost by 7 at Minnesota in its true road games. Terps are 9-3 vs schedule #211; they’re 1-3 vs top 60 teams, with losses by 5-2-4 points- they beat Penn St.

Seton Hall lost its last four visits to Xavier, by 11-8-2-12 points. Home side won eight of ten series games. Pirates won last six games, with four of last five wins by 6 or fewer points or in OT- they split two true road games, losing by 23 at Nebraska, winning at Maryland. Seton Hall is 6-2 in games decided by 7 or fewer points. Xavier is 9-5 vs schedule #113; they’re 0-4 vs top 100 teams- their best win is over #113 Illinois on a neutral floor. Musketeers are turning ball over 20.2% of time (#240) but are shooting 57.9% inside arc (#16).

Texas Tech is 11-1 vs schedule #342; this is their first true road game- Red Raiders are 3-1 on neutral floors, with only loss by 11 to Duke in NYC. Tech forces turnovers 24.9% of time (#5); their two top 100 wins are by 15-18 points over USC/Nebraska on neutral floors. Home side won last five Texas Tech-West Virginia games; Red Raiders are 0-6 in Morgantown in Big X games, with last four losses by 9+ points. West Virginia is 8-4 vs schedule #150; they’re 2-4 vs teams in top 125, are turning ball over 21.4% of time (#296).

Butler won four of last six games with Georgetown; Hoyas won four of their five visits to Hinkle Fieldhouse. Underdogs are 7-4 vs spread in series games. Georgetown won its last three games, is 10-3 vs schedule #313; Hoyas are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Syracuse/SMU by 1-8 points- their best win was 88-78 over #77 Liberty. Butler is 9-4 but they were down 37 in last game, at Florida; Bulldogs are experience team #103 (#25 in MC) that is 3-4 vs teams in top 125- they’re forcing turnovers 21.2% of time (#73), shooting 36.8% on arc (#70).

Central Florida won three of last four games with Temple, winning last two meetings here, by 24-26 points. UCF is 10-2 vs schedule #240; Golden Knights won last four games- they split two top 100 games, beating Alabama by 6 at home, losing in OT at Missouri. UCF hasn’t played in 12 days. Temple won its last three games but hasn’t played in 11 days; Owls are 10-2 vs schedule #138. Temple split four top 100 games, losing by 6 to VCU on a neutral floor, at Villanova by 10. Owls are forcing turnovers 22.3% of time (#40), shooting just 29.7% on arc (#307).

UConn won its last ten games with South Florida, winning last four visits to Tampa, by 5-14-30-21 points. USF won its last six games, is 10-2 vs schedule #351; Bulls are experience team #329 that hasn’t played a top 100 team yet. USF’s best win was in OT at home over #146 Austin Peay. Huskies split last six games after a 6-1 start; this is their first true road game. UConn is 7-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with all seven wins by 10+ points- they’re forcing turnovers 23% of time (#24). Huskies are 9-4 vs schedule #317.

Villanova won its last 16 games with DePaul, going 7-4 vs spread in last 11. Six of Blue Demons’ last seven losses here were by 16+ points. DePaul is 8-4 vs schedule #343; Blue Demons are 2-4 vs top 200 teams- they lost by 25 at Notre Dame, by 7 at Northwestern in only true road games. Villanova hasn’t played in 11 days; they lost two of last three games, are 9-4 vs schedule #61. Wildcats are #255 in MC; they’re shooting 55.8% inside arc (#41) while playing tempo #347. Villanova is only 5-4 vs teams ranked in top 150.

Michigan State won its last nine games with Northwestern, which lost its last six visits here, by 9-4-10-15-7-9 points. Spartans won their last six games, is 11-2 vs schedule #60; they don’t force lot of turnovers (#339) but teams are shooting only 39.1% inside arc against them (#4)- their defensive eFG% is #12. MSU is shooting 40.7% on arc (#8). Northwestern split its last six games after a 6-1 start; Wildcats are 9-4 vs schedule #233- they’re 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with three losses by 2 points or in OT. Northwestern’s best win is by 6 at home over #94 Georgia Tech.

Oklahoma State swept Iowa State by 9-9 points LY, after losing previous ten games with the Cyclones. ISU won four of its last five visits to Stillwater. Cyclones won their last three games, are 10-2 vs schedule #274; ISU lost its only true road game, by 14 at Iowa- they’re 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with only win by 17 over Missouri. OSU is 2-5 vs top 100 games, with wins over LSU, Charleston; Cowboys lost four of last six games, are turning ball over 21.7% of time (#303). OSU is experience team #300 that is shooting 39.4% on arc (#17).

Kansas State won its last four games with Texas, winning last two games here, by 3-10 points; three of those four games were decided by exactly three points. Texas is 8-4 vs schedule #92; this is their first true road game this season. Longhorns are 3-3 vs top 100 teams, with two of three wins on neutral floors. Texas forces turnovers 20.8% of time, but isn’t shooting it well (#250 on arc, #269 on foul line). K-State won its last four games, holding all four teams under 60 points; Wildcats are forcing turnovers 22.2% of time, are #1 in country on defensive boards.

Kansas won five of last six games with Oklahoma; Sooners lost their last 11 visits to Lawrence- they lost 104-74 here LY. Underdogs covered five of last seven series games. Oklahoma won its last seven games but hasn’t played in 12 days, since OT win at Northwestern; Sooners are 11-1 vs schedule #9- they’re experience team #26 that is 3-0 in true road games. Oklahoma already has seven top 100 wins. Jayhawks are 11-1 vs schedule #17; they’re experience team #293 whose bench plays minutes #257. Kansas is 6-1 vs top 100 teams; their only loss: 80-76 at Arizona St.

Colorado State won four of last six games with UNLV, but lost five of last six series games here; favorites covered last three series games. Rams lost seven of their last eight games; they’re 0-2 in true road games, losing by 6 at Colorado, 3 at Long Beach St. CSU is experience team #219 that is 4-8 vs schedule #238; their subs play minutes #331. UNLV lost five of last seven games; they’re 6-6 vs schedule #233- they’re turning ball over 22.2% of time (#312) but are #1 team in country on offensive boards (43.3%). Rebels are 4-0 vs teams outside top 200.

Nevada won six of last seven games with Utah State, winning last three played here, by 5-11-26 points. Favorites covered last four series games. Wolf Pack is 13-0 vs schedule #86- they’re #2 experience team in country, but four of their last five wins were by 8 or fewer points. Nevada is #2 team in country at protecting ball (13.1%)- they get 23.9% of points on foul line (#20). Utah State is is 9-3 vs schedule #154; Aggies are experience team #268 whose defensive eFG% is #5 in country- teams are shooting only 38.9% inside arc against them (#3).

**Udog** · 01-02-2019, 08:55 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 2

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Trend Report
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Huston Tillotson @ Prairie View A&M
Huston Tillotson

No trends to report

Prairie View A&M

No trends to report

Presbyterian @ South Carolina State
Presbyterian

No trends to report

South Carolina State

No trends to report

Nebraska @ Maryland
Nebraska

Nebraska is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska's last 6 games on the road

Maryland

Maryland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Maryland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

Seton Hall @ Xavier
Seton Hall

Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Seton Hall is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Xavier

Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Xavier's last 10 games

Tulane @ Cincinnati
Tulane

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulane's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulane's last 6 games on the road

Cincinnati

Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tulane
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulane

Harvard @ North Carolina
Harvard

Harvard is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Harvard's last 10 games

North Carolina

North Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
North Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Cornell @ Wake Forest
Cornell

Cornell is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cornell is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Wake Forest

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wake Forest's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 6 games

Kennesaw State @ Yale
Kennesaw State

No trends to report

Yale

Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Yale is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Washington Maryland @ High Point
Washington Maryland

No trends to report

High Point

No trends to report

Drake @ Evansville
Drake

Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Drake's last 5 games when playing Evansville

Evansville

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Evansville's last 5 games when playing Drake
Evansville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Drake

Florida National @ North Florida
Florida National

No trends to report

North Florida

No trends to report

Columbia @ Binghamton
Columbia

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

Binghamton

No trends to report

Dartmouth @ Vermont
Dartmouth

Dartmouth is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dartmouth's last 7 games on the road

Vermont

No trends to report

Texas Tech @ West Virginia
Texas Tech

Texas Tech is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas Tech's last 6 games when playing on the road against West Virginia

West Virginia

West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas Tech
West Virginia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

Maine @ Brown
Maine

No trends to report

Brown

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

Georgetown University @ Butler
Georgetown University

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgetown University's last 5 games when playing Butler
Georgetown University is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Butler

Butler

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Butler's last 5 games when playing Georgetown University
Butler is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

Boston University @ American
Boston University

No trends to report

American

No trends to report

Lafayette @ Lehigh
Lafayette

No trends to report

Lehigh

No trends to report

Allen @ Campbell
Allen

No trends to report

Campbell

No trends to report

Temple @ Central Florida
Temple

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

Central Florida

Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Central Florida is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

Bucknell @ Army
Bucknell

No trends to report

Army

No trends to report

USC Upstate @ Georgia Tech
USC Upstate

No trends to report

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games
Georgia Tech is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home

Southeastern Louisiana @ Stephen F. Austin
Southeastern Louisiana

No trends to report

Stephen F. Austin

No trends to report

Nicholls State @ Northwestern State
Nicholls State

No trends to report

Northwestern State

No trends to report

Northern Iowa @ Bradley
Northern Iowa

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Northern Iowa's last 9 games when playing on the road against Bradley
Northern Iowa is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Bradley

Bradley

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Bradley's last 9 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 5 games when playing Northern Iowa

Missouri State @ Southern Illinois
Missouri State

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Missouri State's last 7 games when playing Southern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Missouri State's last 7 games on the road

Southern Illinois

Southern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Missouri State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Southern Illinois's last 7 games when playing Missouri State

Illinois State @ Valparaiso
Illinois State

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois State's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 6 games

Valparaiso

Valparaiso is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home

North Dakota State @ Nebraska-Omaha
North Dakota State

North Dakota State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Nebraska-Omaha
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Dakota State's last 7 games on the road

Nebraska-Omaha

Nebraska-Omaha is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Nebraska-Omaha is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Central Arkansas @ Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Central Arkansas

No trends to report

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

No trends to report

Tulsa @ Houston
Tulsa

Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Houston

Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

East Carolina @ Southern Methodist
East Carolina

The total has gone OVER in 6 of East Carolina's last 7 games when playing on the road against Southern Methodis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of East Carolina's last 9 games

Southern Methodist

Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against East Carolina
Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina

New Orleans @ Abilene Christian
New Orleans

No trends to report

Abilene Christian

No trends to report

Lamar @ Houston Baptist
Lamar

No trends to report

Houston Baptist

No trends to report

McNeese State @ Incarnate Word
McNeese State

No trends to report

Incarnate Word

No trends to report

Northwestern @ Michigan State
Northwestern

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 6 games when playing Michigan State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 7 games

Michigan State

Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Northwestern
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

DePaul @ Villanova
DePaul

The total has gone OVER in 6 of DePaul's last 7 games when playing on the road against Villanova
The total has gone OVER in 11 of DePaul's last 14 games when playing Villanova

Villanova

Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing DePaul
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against DePaul

Connecticut @ South Florida
Connecticut

Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Florida
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing South Florida

South Florida

The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Florida's last 5 games when playing Connecticut
South Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Indiana State @ Loyola-Chicago
Indiana State

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana State's last 10 games when playing Loyola-Chicago

Loyola-Chicago

Loyola-Chicago is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Loyola-Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana State

New Mexico @ Air Force
New Mexico

The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico's last 5 games on the road
New Mexico is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Air Force

Air Force is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Mexico
Air Force is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Mexico

Oklahoma @ Kansas
Oklahoma

Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Kansas

Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Texas @ Kansas State
Texas

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 11 games when playing Kansas State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas State

Kansas State

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas State's last 5 games
Kansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Iowa State @ Oklahoma State
Iowa State

Iowa State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Iowa State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma State's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games when playing Iowa State

South Dakota @ Denver
South Dakota

The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Dakota's last 6 games when playing Denver
South Dakota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver

Denver

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing South Dakota
Denver is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

Boise State @ Wyoming
Boise State

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boise State's last 9 games when playing Wyoming
Boise State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Wyoming

Wyoming

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wyoming's last 9 games when playing Boise State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wyoming's last 5 games when playing at home against Boise State

Fresno State @ San Jose State
Fresno State

Fresno State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fresno State's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose State

San Jose State

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing at home against Fresno State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing Fresno State

Bethesda @ UC-Santa Barbara
Bethesda

No trends to report

UC-Santa Barbara

UC-Santa Barbara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC-Santa Barbara is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Colorado State @ UNLV
Colorado State

Colorado State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado State's last 16 games on the road

UNLV

UNLV is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Colorado State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 5 games

Utah State @ Nevada
Utah State

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Nevada
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah State's last 5 games

Nevada

Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 01-02-2019, 10:55 AM

Wednesday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Utah State at Nevada (-10, 148.5), ESPNU, 11 p.m. ET

Yes, there are better matchups tonight, but this one caps the festivities and you shouldn’t miss it, so excuse us for a little hyperbole. I’ll touch on five other intriguing games as college basketball starts out the new year intent on making sure it gets a lot of attention.

San Diego State and New Mexico are off to rough starts, so Nevada (13-0 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) may not get much pushback in the Mountain West this season. As the first of the year rolls around, there are just two 10-win teams, the undefeated Wolf Pack and Utah State (10-3, 8-4), which has played some quality competition and owns wins over Saint Mary’s and Weber State.

This conference opener will allow us to see what kind of message the Wolf Pack are looking to send the rest of the Mountain West, especially since at comes at home against one of the upstarts. A holiday hangover appears unlikely given what the undefeated team did to Utah on Dec. 28, posting an 86-71 win in Salt Lake City. Caleb Martin scored a career-best 33 points and seven assists to earn himself Mountain West Player of the Week honors.

Nevada is looking to become the first Mountain West school to win three consecutive titles and will match the best start in school history by handling Utah State here. It is one of only five undefeated teams entering 2019.

Jordan Caroline has been amazing alongside the Martin twins all season, while redshirt seniors Trey Porter and Tre’Shawn Thurman round out a tremendous starting five loaded with talent and experience. Off the bench, they turn to guard Jazz Johnson, who is shooting 59.6 from 3-point range, tops in the country.

Until the win at Utah, the spread monster had caught up with Nevada in terms of covers, since the team cashed only once in all of December, beating USC 73-61. The ‘under’ is 9-3 in Wolf Pack games, prevailing in six of seven, so be wary of that since the Utes became just the third team of Nevada’s 13 opponents to top the 70-point mark.

Utah trailed by just one point at the break but were blown out to open the second half by a flurry that saw Nevada hit nine of 10 shots. Credit Eric Musselman, one of the game’s top coaches, for making the proper adjustments to give his loaded squad a lift. He’ll now match wits with Craig Smith, who will be coaching his first conference game after arriving from South Dakota State in the offseason. A former assistant at Colorado State under Tim Miles, Smith knows the league well but gets quite the baptism thanks to the scheduling gods.

In guard Sam Merrill, the Aggies have a scorer who will have Nevada’s attention at all times. He’s a 50-40-90 guy, which is no easy feat in college. If you’re taking the points, you’re hoping he can find the range in Reno, particularly in the second half regardless of whether it’s tight or Utah State is playing for cosmetic purposes.

The numbers say Musselman will have his Wolf Pack sold that this is a legitimate threat coming into Lawlor Events Center despite the fact Utah State has lost its last four meetings between these schools. The Aggies lead the Mountain West in scoring margin (+16.5), scoring defense (64.8), rebounding margin (+11.6) and field goal percentage defense (.359). In freshman Neemias Queta, a 6-foot-11 center from Portugal, Utah State has a raw gem who keyed the upset of Saint Mary’s with 24 points and five blocks.

The ‘under’ has prevailed in three straight Aggies games. Utah State is 2-3 SU and ATS as an underdog. If the line holds, this will be its first game of the season as a double-digit ‘dog and will undoubtedly be the most points they’ll catch, barring injury, until the postseason.

Best of the Rest

Oklahoma at Kansas (-8, 151), 9 p.m. ET: The Sooners have galvanized after Trae Young’s departure and will take their team-centric approach into Lawrence, where they lost 104-74 last season. Considering they had won the first meeting between the teams, it’s safe to say the Jayhawks got the last laugh. The teams pick up their rivalry with Oklahoma (11-1, 10-1-1) coming in with a streak of seven straight covers, having only lost to Wisconsin in the Bahamas. Kansas (11-1, 6-6) suffered its first loss on Dec. 22 after surrendering a lead to Arizona State but has center Udoka Azubuike back and should be formidable as they look to run their winning streak over the Sooners at Allen Fieldhouse to 18 straight. Oklahoma hasn’t won in Lawrence in 25 years but are 3-0 in true road games this season. The Sooners rank 11th nationally in defensive field goal percentage (.369).

Texas at Kansas State (-3.5, 125), 7:35 p.m. ET: The Longhorns hit the road for the first time looking to snap a four-game losing streak against Kansas State. Shaka Smart’s team has lost to Radford, VCU and most recently, Providence, but owns wins over North Carolina and Purdue that it will bolster an at-large resume so long as they’re effective in Big 12 play. Center Jaxson Hayes and guard Elijah Mitrou-Long have joined the Texas (8-4, 5-7) starting lineup, so Bruce Weber will have a tweak to deal with as he looks to continue overcoming the absence of top forward Dean Wade, who remains sidelined with a foot injury. Kamau Stokes and Xavier Sneed have helped the Wildcats win four straight games and are equipped to harass a Texas team that ranks last in the Big 12 in shooting percentage (42.5). K-State (10-2, 5-7) has held six of its last seven opponents to 59 or fewer points, including the last five in a row. The ‘under’ is 9-3 in their games.

Texas Tech (-3.5, 137) at West Virginia, 7 p.m. ET: The Red Raiders weren’t expected to threaten for another Big 12 title after losing Zhaire Smith and Keenan Evans, but Jarrett Culver has turned himself into a lottery pick and transfers Tariq Owens (St. John’s) and Matt Mooney (South Dakota St.) have fit in seamlessly. Chris Beard’s teams play suffocating defense, which is why he’s been able to overcome losing two pros while holding opponents to a national-low 32.8 percent shooting clip. Defense usually travels well, but Morgantown is a feared stop on the Big 12 slate. It helps the Red Raiders’ cause that students aren’t back yet, which means a West Virginia (8-4, ) team that was blown out by Rhode Island at the Mohegan Sun and lost to Florida at Madison Square Garden in December will face its toughest true home game. Texas Tech (11-1, 5-7) gave Duke a great game at the Garden but melted down late to frustrate backers that seemingly were in control for 35-plus minutes. The Red Raiders have failed to cover in five of six. The ‘under’ is 9-3 in their games.

Northwestern at Michigan State (-12.5, 144), 8:30 p.m. ET: The Wildcats are already under pressure to post an upset, having started 0-2 in Big Ten play since league play started early due to a switch to a 20-game schedule. Northwestern (9-4, 9-4) fell by a bucket at Indiana and nearly knocked off Michigan, falling 62-60, so Chris Collins has another NCAA Tournament contender on his hands. A marquee win tonight will have to come by slowing down Cassius Winston, who leads the Big Ten at 7.5 assists per game and is one of the country’s top point guards. He shot 6-for-7 from 3-point range against Northern Illinois last time out to pick up a banged-up Michigan State (11-2, 9-4) squad. Derrick Pardon will be key for the Wildcats here since he’s going to have to help the visitors rebound with the bigger Spartans. The ‘under’ has prevailed in five of seven Northwestern games.

Nebraska at Maryland (-1, 142), 6:30 p.m. ET: There’s a great guard matchup here with Glynn Watson and Anthony Cowan going at it, but the ‘Huskers are most concerned with athletic Terps big man Bruno Fernando, who dominated last year’s game with 21 points, nine boards and five assists. Nebraska lacks the size to match up, but will look to continue a hot streak that has seen it shoot nearly 50 percent from 3-point range (43-for-91) over the past four games. It will be interesting to see what tempo Tim Miles employs, but they’ve surrendered over 70 points just twice this season. Maryland has lost to Virginia, Purdue and Seton Hall but come off a 14-point win over impressive Radford and has seen the ‘over’ prevail in three straight.

Others to watch

Tulsa at Houston (-13.5, 131.5), 8 p.m. ET, Iowa State (-4.5, 146.5) at Oklahoma State, 8:05 p.m. ET, Temple at UCF (-6.5, 132.5), 7:05 p.m. ET, Seton Hall at Xavier (-3.5, 143), 7:30 p.m. ET, Harvard at North Carolina (-16, 158.5).

**StarDust Bum** · 01-02-2019, 06:32 PM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

HALL at XAV
XAV -4.0
U 143.0

TULN at CIN
CIN -22.5
U 133.0

NEB at MD 06:30 PM
NEB +2.5
U 137.0

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LAF at LEH 07:00 PM
U 154.0

COR at WAKE 07:00 PM
WAKE -7.5

KENN at YALE 07:00 PM
KENN +20.5

TTU at WVU 07:00 PM
TTU -4.5

BUCK at ARMY 07:00 PM
U 149.5

DRKE at EVAN 07:00 PM
DRKE -2.5

GTWN at BUT 07:00 PM
GTWN +9.0
O 151.0

HARV at UNC 07:00 PM
HARV +16.5

DART at UVM 07:00 PM
UVM -10.5

TEM at UCF 07:00 PM
UCF -5.0
O 133.5

CLMB at BING 07:00 PM
CLMB -3.0

SELA at SFA 07:30 PM
SFA -10.0

NICH at NWST 07:30 PM
U 140.0

SCUS at GT 07:30 PM
GT -19.5

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CARK at AMCC 08:00 PM
AMCC -2.5

MCNS at IW 08:00 PM
U 138.5

ECU at SMU 08:00 PM
SMU -14.5

NDSU at NEOM 08:00 PM
NEOM -2.5
U 153.0

TLSA at HOU 08:00 PM
HOU -10.5
O 135.0

MOSU at SIU 08:00 PM
O 144.0

DEP at VILL 08:30 PM
VILL -12.0

NW at MSU 08:30 PM
NW +13.0
U 138.0

UCONN at USF 08:30 PM
USF +3.0
O 138.5

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TEX at KSU 09:00 PM
TEX +2.5

OKLA at KU 09:00 PM
O 152.0

SDAK at DEN 09:00 PM
SDAK -1.5

BSU at WYO 09:00 PM
BSU -4.5

ISU at OKST 09:00 PM
O 143.0

INST at L-IL 09:00 PM
INST +6.5

FRES at SJSU 10:00 PM
SJSU +14.5

CSU at UNLV 10:30 PM
UNLV -9.5

USU at NEV 11:00 PM
USU +9.0
U 150.0

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