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**Udog** · 02-04-2019, 08:53 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Someone named Andrew Miller posted his top six college QB’s for next year:

1. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson

2. Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama

3. D’Eriq King, Houston

4. Justin Herbert, Oregon

5. McKenzie Milton, Central Florida

6. Sam Ehlinger, Texas

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sullen Sunday

13) Patriots 13, Rams 3— New England wins its 6th Super Bowl title in a defensive struggle that was reminiscent of Super Bowls from the 70’s. Not a lot of offense.

12) 18 months ago, if you had told me that the Rams would lose this Super Bowl Sunday night, I would’ve suggested drug testing for you, after I thanked you for trying to cheer me up.

Sean McVay and GM Les Snead have a done a GREAT job making the Rams a prominent team; this was a disappointing end to a great season. Life goes on.

11) We live in a country full of frontrunners and know-it-alls; only way to silence the haters is to win all the time. But only one team carries that trophy home; everyone else is a “loser”

The Super Bowl is so hyped up that it magnifies the stuff that happens. Jared Goff’s job from this point on will be to play well, like he has for the last two years, but then when the Rams get back to the playoffs, he has to win a title, preferably in style.

The naysayers will be after him from this point on, until he shuts them up.

10) Sports are interesting because they’re unscripted; you can be a nerd like me and study trends and stats, but you never KNOW whats going to happen until it happens. Total for this game was 56, but it turned out to be the first Super Bowl with no TD’s in the first three quarters.

Go figure.

9) There was a 54-51 game this season and people complained about that. No defense.

Lot of people are complaining a lot about this 13-3 game. No offense.

There are lot of people who just like to complain.

8) Turns out I’m way behind on my pop culture knowledge; this guy Adam Levine sings at halftime of the game; he is in one of my favorite movies, Begin Again, where he played a singer, but I had no idea he actually IS a singer. Who knew? (everybody but me, apparently)

Halftimes are very long at the Super Bowl; wonder how that effects the players. It is almost like playing two separate games.

7) Do people actually watch commercials? I almost never do, but did a little bit during the Super Bowl because it is useless to turn the channel during the game. Not much else on.

6) This is what was on the ESPN family of networks at halftime of the game:

ESPN— Boxing
ESPN News— X Games
ESPNU— Women’s gymnastics
ESPN2— World Series of Poker

5) Alex Rodriguez was in a commercial with Mr Peanut?

4) Someday, people who broadcast football games on TV will realize that plays run is a more important stat than time of possession. Someday.

3) How much do you think it costs to open/close a retractable dome? They opened it during the National Anthem so people could see the flyover, then closed it again; that can’t be cheap.

2) Was looking thru Joe Lunardi’s Bracketology on ESPN.com; there are still six weeks until Selection Sunday in college basketball, but on Sunday morning, last four teams in field were: Arizona State, Florida, Indiana, Seton Hall.

1) On the bright side, it was over freezing in Albany Sunday and temps will be above freezing most of the week, creeping into the 50’s on Tuesday.

Spring training starts in two weeks.

**Udog** · 02-04-2019, 08:53 AM

Monday's Tip Sheet
David Schwab

College Basketball Betting Tip Sheet- Monday, Feb. 4 Three of Monday night’s top college basketball Betting Matchups feature a pair of nationally ranked teams from the ACC and the Big 12.

In a head-to-head showdown between ranked teams in the ACC, No. 15 Louisville will be on the road against No. 12 Virginia Tech as part of ESPN’s Big Monday doubleheader. In the other matchup, the Big 12’s West Virginia Mountaineers will square off against No. 16 Texas Tech. As a bonus game in that same conference, No. 20 Iowa State takes on Oklahoma in Norman.

No. 15 Louisville Cardinals at No. 12 Virginia Tech Hokies (ESPN , 7:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Virginia Tech -5 ½, Total 140

Betting Matchup

Saturday’s 79-69 loss to North Carolina as a slight 1 ½-point home underdog ended Louisville’s recent straight-up six-game winning streak. This was just the third time in their last nine games that the Cardinals failed to cover against the spread.

The total stayed UNDER 158 points against the Tar Heels and it has stayed UNDER in five of their last seven games. Sophomore forward Jordan Nwora leads Louisville (16-6 SU, 12-9-1 ATS) in scoring with 17.9 points per game, but was held to 11 points in Saturday’s loss.

In the ultimate defensive grinder, Virginia Tech almost doubled up North Carolina State on Saturday with a 47-24 victory as a three-point road underdog. The Hokies have won their last three games SU and ATS with the total staying UNDER in two of those contests.

They are tied with Louisville in the ACC standings at 7-2 as part of a SU record of 18-3. Virginia Tech is 13-8 ATS this season with a 7-4 record ATS at home. Junior forward Kerry Blackshear scored 13 points with 13 rebounds to help pace Saturday’s win.

Betting Trends

-- The Cardinals have covered in six of their last seven road games with the total staying UNDER in six of those seven contests.

-- The Hokies are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games played on Monday with the total staying UNDER in seven of those last nine Monday games.

-- The underdog has gone 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the total has gone OVER in four of those five games.

West Virginia Mountaineers at No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Iowa State -1, Total 144 ½

Betting Matchup

West Virginia doubled its Big 12 victories this season with Saturday’s 79-71 upset against Oklahoma as a 2 ½-point home underdog. Its only other SU victory in conference play came against Kansas at home on Jan. 19 against seven losses.

Freshman guard Brandon Knapper came of the bench to score 25 points in Saturday’s win. The Mountaineers are 5-4 ATS in the Big 12 and they did manage to cover as 4 ½-point home underdogs in a 62-59 loss to Texas Tech on Jan. 2.

The Red Raiders fell to 5-4 SU in conference play with Saturday’s 79-63 road loss to Kansas as 4 ½-point underdogs. This was their fourth loss in their last six games SU while going a costly 1-5 ATS. Texas Tech (17-5 SU) is 12-1 at home this season with a 4-8-1 record ATS.

The total has stayed UNDER in 14 of its 22 games played overall. Sophomore guard Jarrett Culver is averaging 18.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists a game. However, he was held to 10 points with six rebounds and one assist against Kansas.

Betting Trends

-- The Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games with the total going OVER in five of the seven road games.

-- The Red Raiders have a 5-15-1 record ATS in their last 21 games following a SU loss. The total has stayed UNDER in nine of their last 13 games at home.

-- The road team is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings and the total has gone OVER in five of the last seven meetings at Texas Tech.

No. 20 Iowa State Cyclones at Oklahoma Sooners (ESPN2, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Texas Tech -12 ½, Total 135 ½

Betting Matchup

Iowa State beat Texas 65-60 on Saturday, but it could not cover as an eight-point home favorite. The Cyclones are 6-3 in the Big 12 both SU and ATS. The total stayed UNDER 139 ½-points against Texas after going OVER in the previous three games.

This was the first time the Cyclones (17-5 SU, 14-8 ATS) failed to score at least 76 points in their last four starts. Their overall scoring average this season is 79 points behind senior guard Marial Shayok’s 19.2-point scoring average. He was held to 12 points in Saturday’s win. Saturday’s loss to West Virginia was the Sooners’ fourth SU setback in their last six games as part of a 3-6 record in the conference. They are 15-7 SU overall while going a productive 15-5-2 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in 14 of those 22 games.

Oklahoma has covered in five of eight home games this season. Senior guard Christian James (16.0 points) and sophomore forward Brady Manek (11.4 points) have accounted for the bulk of the scoring as the only two players in double figures.

Betting Trends

-- The Cyclones have a 2-6-1 record ATS in their last nine Monday games and the total has stayed UNDER in nine of their last 12 conference games.

-- The Sooners are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games against a team with a SU winning record with the total staying UNDER in eight of their last 10 home games.

-- Iowa State has an 8-1 edge ATS over the last nine meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in nine of the last 13 games between the two.

**Udog** · 02-04-2019, 08:54 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, February 4

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LOUISVILLE (16 - 6) at VIRGINIA TECH (18 - 3) - 2/4/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 130-98 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 130-98 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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PENN ST (7 - 14) at NORTHWESTERN (12 - 9) - 2/4/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 2-2 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 2-2 straight up against PENN 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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IOWA ST (17 - 5) at OKLAHOMA (15 - 7) - 2/4/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OKLAHOMA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IOWA ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
IOWA ST is 261-206 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 164-129 ATS (+22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 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
IOWA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 3-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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W VIRGINIA (10 - 12) at TEXAS TECH (17 - 5) - 2/4/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
TEXAS TECH is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 4-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 3-3 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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FAIRFIELD (7 - 16) at SIENA (10 - 12) - 2/4/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 45-22 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
SIENA is 73-100 ATS (-37.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
SIENA is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 4-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 4-2 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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MARIST (8 - 14) at CANISIUS (9 - 12) - 2/4/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-3 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 5-1 straight up against MARIST 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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MONTANA ST (8 - 12) at N COLORADO (14 - 7) - 2/4/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 48-77 ATS (-36.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
N COLORADO is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 2-2 straight up against MONTANA ST 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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N ARIZONA (7 - 13) at E WASHINGTON (7 - 13) - 2/4/2019, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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SOUTHERN UTAH (9 - 10) at IDAHO (4 - 16) - 2/4/2019, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games this season.
IDAHO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
IDAHO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN UTAH is 3-2 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 4-1 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH 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** · 02-04-2019, 08:55 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 4

Louisville won six of last seven games; they’re 7-2 in ACC games, 3-1 on road, with only loss by 3 at Pitt. Virginia Tech won its last three games, holding NC State to 24 points Saturday; Hokies are 7-2 in ACC, 4-0 at home, with all four wins by 11+. Louisville is 5-0 vs Tech in ACC games; long time ago, these teams were rivals in the old Metro Conference. Cardinals won last two visits to Blacksburg, by 8-7 points. Louisville is 6-2-1 in its last nine games as an ACC road underdog, 1-0 this year; Tech is 6-11 vs spread in its last 17 games as a home favorite, 2-2 this year.

Penn State lost its last eight games, is 0-10 in Big 14, with road losses by 7-13-1-6 points; Lions lost their last three games by 4 or fewer points or in OT. Northwestern lost its last two games, scoring 46-52 points; they’re 3-7 in Big 14, 2-2 at home, with wins over Illinois/Indiana. PSU/Northwestern split their last eight meetings; Nittany Lions won three of their last five visits to Evanston. Favorites covered last four series games. PSU is 11-16 in its last 27 games as a road underdog, 2-2 this year; Wildcats are 6-9 in last 15 games as a home favorite, 0-2 this year.

Iowa State won five of its last six games; they’re 6-3 in Big X, 2-2 on road, winning by 6 at Oklahoma St, 4 at Texas Tech. Oklahoma lost its last two games, is 3-6 in Big X, 2-1 at home, losing last home game by 30 to Baylor. Sooners’ 46.2% eFG% is worst in Big X- they’re shooting 29.8% on the arc, 47.1% inside arc. ISU won three of its last four games with Oklahoma; they lost five of last six visits to Norman. Under Prohm, ISU is 4-5-1 as a Big X road favorite, 1-1 this year; over last five years, Sooners are 2-2 vs spread as home underdogs.

West Virginia lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 0-4 on Big X road, losing by 7-2-31-25 points. Texas Tech lost four of last six games after a 15-1 start; Red Raiders are 5-4 in Big X, 3-1 at home, with home wins by 6-7-19 points. Tech won a 62-59 brickfest at West Virginia Jan 2; teams combined to shoot 8-37 on arc; WV was 18-32 on foul line. Teams split last six meetings; Mountaineers lost last two trips to Lubbock, both by one point. WVU is 9-6 in its last 15 games as a road underdog, 2-2 this year; under Beard, Tech is 9-10 as a home favorite, 2-2 this year.

Siena won 57-48 at Fairfield Jan 23 in another brickfest; teams were combined 9-40 on arc. Saints won four of last six series games; Stags lost three of last four visits to Albany, losing by 15-7-12 points- they won 70-69 here LY. Fairfield lost five of last seven games; they’re 4-7 in MAAC, 1-4 on road, losing by 7-2-17-13 points. Saints won four of its last five games, winning last two home games, by 9-13 points. Fairfield is 10-13 in its last 23 games as a road underdog, 2-2 this year; Siena is 5-10 in its last 15 games as a home favorite, 2-2 this year.

Marist lost nine of last 12 games, is 3-7 in MAAC, 1-3 on road, losing by 9-1-13 points. Canisius won 75-72 at Marist Jan 3, their 7th win in last eight series games. Marist is 3-7 despite shooting 39.2% on arc in league games. Canisius won four of its last five games; they’re 6-3 in MAAC, winning last two home games, by 14-5 points. Griffins are 8-4 vs teams ranked outside top 200. Red Foxes lost their last three visits here, by 15-33-24 points. Last six years, Marist is 29-21-1 as a road underdog; Griffins are 7-3-1 in last 11 games as a home favorite, 2-1 this year.

Northern Colorado won 73-70 at Montana State Jan 14; teams split their last six meetings. MSU lost its last two visits to Greeley, by 2-23 points. State lost four of its last five games after a 4-1 start in Big Sky; Bobcats split their four road games, losing by 6 at NAU, 4 at Eastern Washington. Bears won eight of their last ten games; they’re 3-1 in Sig Sky home games, with wins by 4-12-11 points. Bobcats are 8-7-1 in last 16 games as a Big Sky road underdog, 1-2 this year; Northern is 8-3 in its last 11 games as a home favorite, 2-1 this year.

Northern Arizona won three of its last four games, is 5-5 in Big Sky, 2-2 on road, losing by 25 at Weber State, 2 at Southern Utah. Eastern Washington won four of its last five games, is 4-1 in Big Sky home games, winning last three home games, by 4-2-3 points. EWU won six of its last seven games with Northern Arizona; Lumberjacks lost their last seven visits to Cheney, all by 13+ points. Last five years, NAU is 22-12-1 as a Big Sky road underdog; EWU is 18-11 vs spread in its last 29 games as a home favorite, 2-1 this year.

Southern Utah lost its last three games, is 4-6 in Big Sky, losing last three road games, by 11-3-3 points. Thunderbirds are playing fastest tempo in Big Sky. Idaho lost six in row and 12 of last 13 games; they’re 1-8 in Big Sky, 1-5 at home, losing last three home games, by 10-18-13 points. Idaho won five of last six games with SUU, winning last two meetings here, by 12-2 points. Underdogs covered last three series games. Last six years, SUU is 1-0 as a road favorite; Vandals are 3-5 vs spread in last eight games as a home underdog.

**Udog** · 02-04-2019, 08:59 AM

NCAAB

Monday, February 4

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Trend Report
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Louisville @ Virginia Tech
Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Louisville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia Tech is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games

Marist @ Canisius
Marist
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marist's last 7 games when playing Canisius
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Marist's last 10 games
Canisius
Canisius is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Marist
Canisius is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Marist

Fairfield @ Siena
Fairfield
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Fairfield's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Fairfield's last 7 games on the road
Siena
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Siena's last 5 games

Penn State @ Northwestern
Penn State
Penn State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Penn State's last 7 games on the road
Northwestern
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northwestern's last 9 games
Northwestern is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

Iowa State @ Oklahoma
Iowa State
Iowa State is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma
Iowa State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Oklahoma is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Iowa State

West Virginia @ Texas Tech
West Virginia
West Virginia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas Tech
West Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas Tech
Texas Tech
Texas Tech is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Texas Tech is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games

Montana State @ Northern Colorado
Montana State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montana State's last 5 games when playing Northern Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montana State's last 5 games
Northern Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Colorado's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Colorado's last 5 games when playing Montana State

Northern Arizona @ Eastern Washington
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Northern Arizona
Eastern Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Northern Arizona

Southern Utah @ Idaho
Southern Utah
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Southern Utah's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Utah's last 5 games when playing Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Southern Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Idaho's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 02-04-2019, 09:37 AM

Top 25 Betting Recap
Joe Williams

Each week until March Madness we'll take a look at how the Top 25 fared from college basketball, but straight up and against the number, while also taking a look at their upcoming schedule.

North Carolina State (16-6 SU, 13-9 ATS) had a difficult week, and it wrapped up with one of the most ugly performances in recent memory. The Wolfpack actually hung with Virginia (20-1 SU, 16-5 ATS), falling 66-65 in overtime at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Perhaps the emotional letdown was too much for the young Wolfpack, as they absolutely laid an egg against Virginia Tech (18-3 SU, 12-8 ATS) on Saturday. The Hokies do rank sixth in the nation, allowing just 60.2 points per game (PPG), and that likely bumped up even further after the took care of the Wolfpack by a 47-24 score which resembled more of a football score than today's era of high-scoring basketball. The Pack scored just 14 points in the first half, and 10 in the second, hitting just 9-of-54 (16.7 percent) from the field to set a new school low. It was also the lowest point total in the shot-clock era, which dates back to 1985-86.

Buffalo (19-3 SU, 13-7-1 ATS) had been in the Top 25 rankings for a good chunk of the season, but the Bulls are likely to fall out of the rankings. In fact, they're not even in first place in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. That's because the Bulls lost a crucial battle for first place against Bowling Green (15-6 SU, 13-6 ATS) to fall a half-game back of the Falcons. The Bulls are now 2-2 SU over the past four games, and 2-4 ATS across the past six outings.

Kansas State (16-5 SU, 11-10 ATS) and Baylor (15-6 SU, 14-7 ATS) currently sit atop the Big 12 Conference at 6-2, a half-game ahead of Iowa State (17-5 SU, 13-7-2 ATS) and Kansas (17-5 SU, 9-13 ATS), and one and a half games ahead of Texas Tech (17-5 SU, 7-14-1 ATS). Like football, these teams continue to beat on each other and it might cost them heading into March Madness. However, while the team is not currently projected to have anyone on the one-line, they might have several high seeds which will head into March battle tested. Kansas is on a major slide, going 2-3 SU and just 1-5 ATS over the past six outings. They'll look to turn things around against rival K-State. The Wildcats are a solid 5-1 ATS over the past six contests.

North Carolina (17-4 SU, 13-6-2 ATS) avenged a loss a couple of weeks ago against Louisville (16-6 SU, 12-8-2 ATS), beating the Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center by a 79-69 score as 1 1/2-point favorites. Since that wake-up call from the Cards on Jan. 12, the Tar Heels have won five in a row and they have covered four straight. Total bettors have liked the Heels for their 'under' results, too, as the total has gone under in 9-2 across the past 11 outings. For the Cardinals, the loss snapped a six-game win streak and a four-game cover streak.

Tennessee (20-1 SU, 12-7-1 ATS) will likely remain atop the rankings at No. 1 after doing nothing to hurt their standing. They won two road games this past week, and the Vols have covered three in a row, and eight of the past 10. Gonzaga (21-2 SU, 16-7 ATS), a team Tennessee beat back on Dec. 9, has won 12 in a row since mid-December, and they're 9-3 ATS during the span. The 'under' is also a frequent happening for the Zags, hitting in nine of the past 12, too.

Auburn (15-6 SU, 10-9-1 ATS) could be poised for a return to the Top 25 after beating Missouri (11-9 SU, 8-11-1 ATS) and rival Alabama (13-8 SU, 9-11-1 ATS) by a combined 55 points to cover double-digit spreads in both instances. The 'under' ended up cashing in Saturday's game against 'Bama, snapping a six-game 'over' run. Washington (18-4 SU, 13-8-1 ATS) continues to sit atop the Pac-12, and they're likely set to make a return to the rankings this week, too. The Huskies have also covered nine in a row, while the 'under' is 4-1 over the past five, so they're a friend to bettors for sure.

**Udog** · 02-04-2019, 04:43 PM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Monday, February 4

Southern Utah @ Idaho

Game 867-868
February 4, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Utah
41.877
Idaho
43.660
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Idaho
by 2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Utah
by 5 1/2
146
Dunkel Pick:
Idaho
(+5 1/2); Under

Miss Valley St @ Grambling

Game 1487-1488
February 4, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miss Valley St
28.341
Grambling
44.534
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Grambling
by 16
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Grambling
by 11
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Grambling
(-11); Over

Northern Arizona @ East Washington

Game 865-866
February 4, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Arizona
45.649
East Washington
47.085
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
East Washington
by 1 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
East Washington
by 5
147
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Arizona
(+5); Over

Montana State @ Northern Colorado

Game 863-864
February 4, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montana State
49.888
Northern Colorado
52.853
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Colorado
by 3
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Colorado
by 8 1/2
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montana State
(+8 1/2); Over

West Virginia @ Texas Tech

Game 857-858
February 4, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
59.541
Texas Tech
75.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Tech
by 16
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Tech
by 11 1/2
137
Dunkel Pick:
Texas Tech
(-11 1/2); Under

Iowa State @ Oklahoma

Game 855-856
February 4, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Iowa State
73.182
Oklahoma
64.349
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa State
by 11
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa State
by 2 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa State
(-2 1/2); Under

AR-Pine Bluff @ Jackson State

Game 1489-1490
February 4, 2019 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
AR-Pine Bluff
35.571
Jackson State
42.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jackson State
by 7
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Jackson State
by 4 1/2
125 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Jackson State
(-4 1/2); Under

Alabama State @ Prairie View

Game 1485-1486
February 4, 2019 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama State
40.749
Prairie View
46.299
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Prairie View
by 5 1/2
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Prairie View
by 8
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama State
(+8); Over

Alabama A&M @ Texas Southern

Game 1483-1484
February 4, 2019 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama A&M
35.177
Texas Southern
45.397
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Southern
by 10
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Southern
by 17 1/2
142
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama A&M
(+17 1/2); Over

NC Central @ Florida A&M

Game 1481-1482
February 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC Central
42.532
Florida A&M
42.217
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC Central
Even
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida A&M
by 3
122
Dunkel Pick:
NC Central
(+3); Over

Penn State @ Northwestern

Game 853-854
February 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn State
62.286
Northwestern
60.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn State
by 1 1/2
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northwestern
by 3 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(+3 1/2); Under

Savannah St @ MD-Eastern Shore

Game 1479-1480
February 4, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Savannah St
30.424
MD-Eastern Shore
33.294
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
MD-Eastern Shore
by 3
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Savannah St
by 2 1/2
150
Dunkel Pick:
MD-Eastern Shore
(+2 1/2); Over

South Carolina St @ Delaware State

Game 1477-1478
February 4, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina St
36.606
Delaware State
29.742
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina St
by 7
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Carolina St
by 4
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina St
(-4); Over

NC A&T @ Bethune-Cookman

Game 1475-1476
February 4, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC A&T
37.432
Bethune-Cookman
45.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Bethune-Cookman
by 8
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Bethune-Cookman
by 2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Bethune-Cookman
(-2); Over

Colgate @ Lehigh

Game 1473-1474
February 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colgate
51.358
Lehigh
53.413
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Lehigh
by 2
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Lehigh
by 5
157
Dunkel Pick:
Colgate
(+5); Over

Marist @ Canisius

Game 861-862
February 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marist
45.174
Canisius
47.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Canisius
by 2 1/2
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Canisius
by 5
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Marist
(+5); Under

Fairfield @ Siena

Game 859-860
February 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fairfield
45.638
Siena
46.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Siena
by 1
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Siena
by 5
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Fairfield
(+5); Under

Louisville @ Virginia Tech

Game 851-852
February 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisville
74.294
Virginia Tech
72.881
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 1 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia Tech
by 4
137
Dunkel Pick:
Louisville
(+4); Over

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