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**Udog** · 03-18-2019, 08:54 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Odds to win the national championship (odds via Bets Online):

+$225— Duke

+$600— Gonzaga

+$800— Virginia

+$1000— Michigan

+$1200— Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina

+$1400— Tennessee

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Quick thoughts on the field of 68……

13) If you look at the last 13 national champs, those teams went 12-1 against the spread in their first round tournament game. Only exception was Kentucky in 2012, who won 81-66 (-26). UConn won its first round game in OT in 2014, but covered 89-81 (-5).

12) Bobby Hurley coached Buffalo for two years (42-20), then bolted western NY for Arizona State; his Sun Devils have to beat St John’s in Dayton, and if they do, Hurley and Buffalo will be re-united Friday in Tulsa. Buffalo spanked ASU’s rival Arizona by 21 in first round last year.

Since replacing Hurley, Nate Oats is 95-42 in four years at Buffalo, but before the Bulls get to play Arizona State, the Sun Devils still have to beat St John’s.

11) Richard Pitino’s Minnesota Gophers playing Louisville, the school that ran his father out of town two years ago, is classic sidebar material. Rick Pitino won the national title with Louisville six short years ago. Lot of stuff has happened since then.

Rick Pitino is coaching pro ball in Greece now; UCLA, UNLV have jobs open, which lends itself to speculation, but for now Richard’s Gophers vs Louisville is the main event.

10) Tennessee Volunteers are a #2-seed in the South Region, but they can’t be very happy about the prospects of a second round game against Cincinnati………in Columbus, OHIO.

9) Montana-Michigan play in the first round for the second year in a row; I’m thinking that could’ve been avoided.

8) Clemson, NC State and Texas are the highest-rated teams that didn’t get in the NCAA’s; Lipscomb, Furman and NC-Greensboro also have to be pretty disappointed.

7) No team has ever lost its first conference tournament game, and then gone on to win the national championship. Texas Tech, LSU, Purdue, Maryland fall into that category.

6) Virginia Tech’s star PG Justin Robinson missed the last 12 games with a foot injury, but he’ll be back for the NCAA tournament. Hokies play Saint Louis in the first round Friday.

5) If you care about such things, over the last five years, the underdog is 12-8 vs spread in first round 4-13 games. Over last six years, underdogs are 14-10 vs spread in 3-14 games.

4) Last four years, the 11-seed is 7-5 SU in the first round against the 6-seed; the 11-seed was the underdog in all seven of their wins.

3) Over the last 23 years, in the West Region final, the underdog is 17-6 against the spread. During that time, when the #1-seed in the West got to the regional final, they’re 4-8 SU in that regional final.

2) Over the last 16 years, in the Midwest Region final, the underdog is 12-4 against the spread. #1-seeds have fared better in this regional final, going 10-7 SU in their last 17 tries.

1) My pick for the national title? I’ll take Virginia.

**Udog** · 03-18-2019, 08:58 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 18

Quinnipiac is 3-4 in its last seven games, losing by 6 to Monmouth in first round of MAAC tourney; Bobcats are experience team #162 that makes 37.6% of its 3’s and gets 45.8% of its points behind arc (#2 in country)- they’re experience team #162, starting a freshman and two sophs. NJIT is 21-12 but went 3-5 in its last eight games; they don’t have any seniors, are #313 experience team that is #35 in MC- they won a road game in A-Sun tourney, then lost by 23 at Lipscomb. NJIT’s opponents made only 33% of their 3’s, #91 3-point defense in country.

**Udog** · 03-18-2019, 01:20 PM

Early bettors leap on Oregon odds vs. Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament
Patrick Everson

All the lines are up for the NCAA Tournament’s First Four, and more important for the 28 matchups set among the 32 games of March Madness scheduled for Thursday and Friday. We delve into the opening lines and early action for two games in each region deemed the most intriguing by the oddsmaking team at The SuperBook at Westgate.

SOUTH REGION

No. 12 Oregon vs. No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers (-1.5)

Oregon is on an 8-0 SU and ATS streak, including a four-wins-in-four-days run as the No. 6 seed in the Pac-12 tournament. The Ducks (23-12 SU, 20-15 ATS) capped that run with a 68-48 blasting of No. 1 seed Washington as 2-point favorites in Saturday’s final.

Wisconsin won four of its last five regular-season games to finish fourth in the Big Ten. The Badgers (23-10 SU, 16-16-1 ATS) then edged Nebraska in the conference tourney quarterfinals before falling to No. 1 seed Michigan State 67-55 as 5.5-point underdogs in Saturday’s semis.

“This opened at Wisconsin -1.5, and it’s already at Oregon -1,” SuperBook supervisor Derek Wilkinson told Covers late Sunday evening. “We debated on who to favor in this game, just because we weren’t sure which way the public would sway. We’ve already taken some sharp action on Oregon and the line has moved pretty dramatically. I think it’ll get up to around Oregon -2 or -2.5 by game day.”

That would be Friday, in a 4:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

No. 14 Old Dominion Monarchs vs. No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (-12)

Purdue earned the No. 2 seed and a double-bye in the Big Ten tournament, but made it no further than that. The Boilermakers (23-9 SU, 17-14-1 ATS) tumbled to No. 7 seed Minnesota 75-73 laying 9.5 points in Friday’s quarterfinals.

Old Dominion lived up to its No. 1 seed and won the Conference USA tournament. The Monarchs (26-8 SU, 15-19 ATS) beat Western Kentucky 62-56 as 2.5-point underdogs in Saturday’s final.

“The market has moved this line up to -12.5, but I’m not sold on it,” Wilkinson said. “I think we’re going to get some late sharp money on Old Dominion once that line moves a little higher. Old Dominion has impressed me this season, and I think 12 is too many points for the Monarchs to get.”

Late Sunday night, the number dipped back to the opener of Purdue -12 in a 9:50 p.m. ET Thursday game.

EAST REGION

No. 10 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 7 Louisville Cardinals (-4.5)

Louisville struggled late in the regular season in the rugged Atlantic Coast Conference, losing seven of its last 10 games (4-6 ATS). The Cardinals (20-13 SU, 17-14-2 ATS) righted the ship a bit in the ACC tournament, routing Notre Dame 75-53 as 8-point favorites before losing to North Carolina 83-70 as 7-point underdogs in Thursday’s quarterfinals.

Minnesota pulled two upsets, one mild and one bigger, in the Big Ten tournament to help secure an NCAA bid. The Golden Gophers (21-13 SU, 17-17 ATS) topped Penn State 77-72 in overtime as 3-point pups, then knocked out Purdue 75-73 as 9.5-point ‘dogs. Minnesota then ran out of steam as 9.5-point underdogs to Michigan, losing 76-49 in Saturday’s semifinals.

“A lot of Minnesota haters in this back room,” Wilkinson said of the gang of four – led by sportsbook manager Ed Salmons – who set the opening lines at The SuperBook. “The sharp money is on Louisville for sure. We’ve already taken some limit bets on the Cardinals, from both wiseguys and house players. I’m anticipating this line to go up over the next couple of days.”

Shortly after opening at Louisville -4.5, The SuperBook moved to -5 for this 12:15 p.m. ET Thursday meeting.

No. 14 Yale Bulldogs vs. No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (-8)

Louisiana State won the Southeastern Conference’s regular-season title, but bowed out in its first game of the conference tourney. The Tigers (26-6 SU, 19-12-1 ATS) lost to Florida 76-73 as 3.5-point favorites in Friday’s quarterfinals.

Yale finished second in the Ivy League’s regular-season standings, but was first when it counted. The Bulldogs (22-7 SU, 16-12 ATS) won both games in the league tourney, including a 97-85 victory laying 4 points against No. 1 seed Harvard in Sunday’s final to nab the automatic NCAA bid.

LSU opened -8 at The SuperBook, but Yale money knocked the number down a tick to 7.5 for a 12:40 p.m. ET Thursday contest.

“We’ve seen some smaller, sharp bets on Yale,” Wilkinson said. “No big bets yet, but I think this line is going to drop some more. I wouldn’t be surprised if Yale wins outright. The public will be on LSU, just because it’s a big name, but the smart money is on Yale in this one.”

MIDWEST REGION

No. 11 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones (-6)

Iowa State entered the Big 12 tournament as the No. 5 seed and exited with the championship trophy, winning three games in three nights. In Saturday’s final, the Cyclones (23-11 SU, 18-14-2 ATS) breezed by Kansas 78-66 as 1.5-point favorites.

Ohio State ended the Big Ten regular season with a thud, losing three in a row and six of its last eight. The Buckeyes (19-14 SU, 14-19 ATS) bounced back with a 79-75 win over Indiana as 2-point faves to open the conference tournament, then lost to Michigan State 77-70 catching 10.5 points in the quarterfinals.

“We’ve taken some house money on Iowa State, but I’m looking for the upset in this one,” Wilkinson said, while noting the line remains on the opener of Cyclones -6. “I think we’ll get some sharp money on Ohio State soon, and that line will come down some.”

Game time is 9:50 p.m. ET Friday.

No. 12 New Mexico State Aggies vs. No. 5 Auburn Tigers (-7.5)

Just like Oregon in the Pac-12, Auburn made a four-wins-in-four-days run through the SEC tournament, from the No. 5 spot. The Tigers (26-9 SU, 18-15-1 ATS) finished with an 84-64 pounding of No. 3 seed Tennessee as 2.5-point pups Sunday and have now won eight straight.

New Mexico State lost on Jan. 3 and hasn’t tasted defeat since, going 19-0 SU (9-9 ATS). The Aggies won the Western Athletic Conference regular-season crown and rolled through the tournament, capped by an 89-57 boatracing of Grand Canyon as 4-point favorites Saturday.

“We’ve taken a few smaller sharp plays on New Mexico State, and the line has dropped a little,” Wilkinson said of a shift from Auburn -7.5 to -7. “I think the public action will be pretty evenly split on these two, but the sharps will like New Mexico State. Personally, I like Auburn, but then again, my Twitter handle is @derek2square for a reason.”

Tip time is 1:30 p.m. ET Thursday.

WEST REGION

No. 10 Florida Gators vs. No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack (-2.5)

Nevada got a lot of national chatter early in the season, but lost some luster after three setbacks in its last eight games as it failed to reach the Mountain West Conference final. The Wolf Pack (29-4 SU, 17-14-1 ATS) entered the MWC semis as 10.5-point favorites against San Diego State, but lost outright 65-56 Friday.

Florida made a charge from the No. 8 spot in the SEC tournament to get the attention of the NCAA selection committee. The Gators (19-15 SU, 16-18 ATS) rolled over Arkansas in the tourney opener, then stunned No. 1 LSU 76-73 as 3.5-point quarterfinal ‘dogs. Florida then gave Auburn a strong go before bowing out in the semis 65-62 getting 3.5 points.

“We’ve already taken some sharp action on Florida,” Wilkinson said. “The line hasn’t moved, just because we know we always get a lot of local money on Nevada. Personally, I think the Gators are going to win this game, and I imagine that line will drop a little, despite getting public money on Nevada.”

Later Sunday evening, the line indeed ticked down to Nevada -2 for a 6:50 p.m. ET start Thursday.

No. 15 Montana Grizzlies vs. No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (-15.5)

Michigan was the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament and fell short in the title game, but still nabbed a No. 2 seed in the West. The Wolverines (28-6 SU, 19-15 ATS) opened the conference tourney with two blowout wins, but blew a double-digit second half lead to Michigan State in Sunday’s final, losing 65-60 as 1.5 point favorites.

Montana won the Big Sky Conference regular-season and tournament titles. The Grizzlies (26-8 SU, 14-18 ATS) beat Eastern Washington 68-62 laying 5.5 points in Saturday’s final.

“Although I’m confident Michigan is going to win, 16 is a lot of points,” Wilkinson said. “We took a sharp bet on Montana earlier, but I think that’s just because the spread is so high. I’d look for this line to drop a little more and maybe settle around 14 or 14.5.”

Two hours after the move to Michigan -16, the line dipped back to the opener of 15.5 for a 9:20 p.m. ET Thursday tipoff.

Following are the opening and current lines for the Tuesday-Wednesday First Four round and the rest of the Thursday-Friday first-round games:

FIRST FOUR

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Prairie View A&M – Open: Pick; Move: +1; Move: +1.5
Belmont vs. Temple – Open: +3.5; Move: None
Arizona State vs. St. John’s – Open: +1; Move: None
North Carolina Central vs. North Dakota State – Open: -5.5; Move: None

FIRST ROUND

St. Mary’s vs. Villanova – Open: -5.5; Move: -5; Move: -5.5
Murray State vs. Marquette – Open: -4; Move: -4.5
Vermont vs. Florida State – Open: -11; Move: -10.5; Move: -11; Move: -10.5
Seton Hall vs. Wofford – Open: -3; Move: None
Abilene Christian vs. Kentucky – Open: -22; Move: -22.5; Move: -22; Move: -21.5; Move: -22
Bradley vs. Michigan State – Open: -19.5; Move: -19; Move: -18.5; Move: -18
Northeastern vs. Kansas – Open: -8.5; Move: -8; Move: -8.5; Move: -8
Baylor vs. Syracuse – Open: -2; Move: None
Central Florida vs. Virginia Commonwealth – Open: -1; Move: -1.5
Gardner-Webb vs. Virginia – Open: -24; Move: -23.5
Oklahoma vs. Mississippi – Open: -2; Move: None
Iowa vs. Cincinnati – Open: -4; Move: -3.5
Colgate vs. Tennessee – Open: -17.5; Move: None
Iona vs. North Carolina – Open: -25; Move: -24
Washington vs. Utah State – Open: -3; Move: -3.5; Move: -3; Move: -2.5
Georgia State vs. Houston – Open: -12; Move: None
Northern Kentucky vs. Texas Tech – Open: -15; Move: -14.5; Move: -14
Liberty vs. Mississippi State – Open: -7.5; Move: -7
St. Louis vs. Virginia Tech – Open: -10.5; Move: -10; Move: -9.5
California-Irvine vs. Kansas State – Open: -5.5; Move: None

**Udog** · 03-18-2019, 01:24 PM

**Udog** · 03-18-2019, 01:52 PM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 18

Monday’s other tournament games
Quinnipiac is 3-4 in its last seven games, losing by 6 to Monmouth in first round of MAAC tourney; Bobcats are experience team #162 that makes 37.6% of its 3’s and gets 45.8% of its points behind arc (#2 in country)- they’re experience team #162, starting a freshman and two sophs. NJIT is 21-12 but went 3-5 in its last eight games; they don’t have any seniors, are #313 experience team that is #35 in MC- they won a road game in A-Sun tourney, then lost by 23 at Lipscomb. NJIT’s opponents made only 33% of their 3’s, #91 3-point defense in country.

Tuesday’s games
Prairie View was 1-11 in its pre-conference schedule, then went 20-1 in its league, which tells me their league sucks. Since 2003, SWAC teams are 2-15 in NCAA’s, winning play-in games LY and in 2010- they’re 2-7 overall in play-in games. Panthers are experience team #10 that forces turnovers 24.2% of time; they lost at Baylor/Ga Tech, both by 11 points. FDU won 14 of its last 16 games after starting season 6-11; they’re shooting 40.8% on arc this year- they’re experience team #152. NEC teams are 3-3 in play-in games, with last win three years ago.

Belmont won 14 of its last 15 games; they’re experience team #250 that starts two freshmen- they make 59.5% of their shots inside arc. Byrd is 0-7 in NCAA tourney games; this is first time he isn’t the lesser seed in a tourney game. Last six years, OVC teams are 0-6 in NCAA’s; this is tied for best seed they’ve had in last 15 years. Temple won six of last eight games, are 4-0 in OT this year; outgoing coach Dunphy is 2-11 in his last 13 NCAA tourney games. Owls’ subs play minutes #279. AAC teams are 8-7 SU in play-in/first round games, losing only play-in game in 2015.

Wednesday’s games
North Carolina Central is in NCAA’s for 4th time in six years; they’re 0-2 in play-in games, losing by 4-18 points the last two years. Eagles finished in 6th place in MEAC this year, worst league in country- they turn ball over 22.9% of time- they’re #15 experience team that won eight of its last ten games. North Dakota State makes 36.8% of its 3’s, getting 40.3% of their points on 3’s- they’re experience team #277; Bison are in NCAAs for first time in four years- they’re not a good defensive team, with #305 eFG% on defense.

Arizona State beat St John’s 82-70 LY at Staples Center; ASU won six of last eight games overall; they get 22.3% of their points on foul line. St John’s subs play minutes #347, so they better not get in foul trouble. Hurley is 0-2 in NCAA’s as a head coach; this is Mullin’s first NCAA game as a coach. Johnnies started season 12-0, playing the #327 non-conference schedule, then went 9-12 in last 21 games- they beat Pac-12 cellar dweller Cal 82-79. Neither team subs very much. Last four years, Big East teams are 20-8 against Pac-12 opponents.

**Udog** · 03-18-2019, 01:53 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 19

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FARLEIGH DICKINSON (20 - 13) vs. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (22 - 12) - 3/19/2019, 6:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FARLEIGH DICKINSON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
FARLEIGH DICKINSON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
FARLEIGH DICKINSON is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
FARLEIGH DICKINSON is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

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

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BELMONT (26 - 5) vs. TEMPLE (23 - 9) - 3/19/2019, 9:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BELMONT is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
BELMONT is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
BELMONT is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BELMONT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
BELMONT is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Wednesday, March 20

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ARIZONA ST (22 - 10) vs. ST JOHNS (21 - 12) - 3/20/2019, 9:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NC CENTRAL (18 - 15) vs. N DAKOTA ST (18 - 15) - 3/20/2019, 6:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA ST is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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Thursday, March 21

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ST MARYS-CA (22 - 11) vs. VILLANOVA (25 - 9) - 3/21/2019, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 84-116 ATS (-43.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 90-119 ATS (-40.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a NCAA tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 44-21 ATS (+20.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OLD DOMINION (26 - 8) vs. PURDUE (23 - 9) - 3/21/2019, 9:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLD DOMINION is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
OLD DOMINION is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
OLD DOMINION is 152-202 ATS (-70.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MURRAY ST (27 - 4) vs. MARQUETTE (24 - 9) - 3/21/2019, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
MURRAY ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARQUETTE is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.

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

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VERMONT (27 - 6) vs. FLORIDA ST (27 - 7) - 3/21/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 96-69 ATS (+20.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

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

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YALE (22 - 7) vs. LSU (26 - 6) - 3/21/2019, 12:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
YALE is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
YALE is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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SETON HALL (20 - 13) vs. WOFFORD (29 - 4) - 3/21/2019, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WOFFORD is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
WOFFORD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
WOFFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
WOFFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival this season.
WOFFORD is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WOFFORD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
SETON HALL is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
SETON HALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 140 to 144.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
SETON HALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
SETON HALL is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

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

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ABILENE CHRISTIAN (27 - 6) vs. KENTUCKY (27 - 6) - 3/21/2019, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 92-65 ATS (+20.5 Units) in March games since 1997.

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

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MINNESOTA (21 - 13) vs. LOUISVILLE (20 - 13) - 3/21/2019, 12:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 95-132 ATS (-50.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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BRADLEY (20 - 14) vs. MICHIGAN ST (28 - 6) - 3/21/2019, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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FLORIDA (19 - 15) vs. NEVADA (29 - 4) - 3/21/2019, 6:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
NEVADA is 57-41 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 57-41 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEVADA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 81-53 ATS (+22.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in first round tournament games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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MONTANA (26 - 8) vs. MICHIGAN (28 - 6) - 3/21/2019, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO ST (30 - 4) vs. AUBURN (26 - 9) - 3/21/2019, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in March games since 1997.

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

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NORTHEASTERN (23 - 10) vs. KANSAS (25 - 9) - 3/21/2019, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a conference game this season.

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

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BAYLOR (19 - 13) vs. SYRACUSE (20 - 13) - 3/21/2019, 9:57 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SYRACUSE is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
SYRACUSE is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
BAYLOR is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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FLA ATLANTIC (17 - 15) at CHARLESTON SO (17 - 15) - 3/21/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST FRANCIS-NY (17 - 15) at HAMPTON (15 - 16) - 3/21/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Friday, March 22

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UCF (23 - 8) vs. VA COMMONWEALTH (25 - 7) - 3/22/2019, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
UCF is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights 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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GARDNER WEBB (23 - 11) vs. VIRGINIA (29 - 3) - 3/22/2019, 3:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
VIRGINIA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
VIRGINIA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
VIRGINIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
GARDNER WEBB is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
GARDNER WEBB is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
GARDNER WEBB is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
GARDNER WEBB is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA (19 - 13) vs. OLE MISS (20 - 12) - 3/22/2019, 12:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
OLE MISS is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLE MISS is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
OLE MISS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OLE MISS is 71-43 ATS (+23.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
OKLAHOMA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
OKLAHOMA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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IOWA (22 - 11) vs. CINCINNATI (28 - 6) - 3/22/2019, 12:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 22-48 ATS (-30.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
IOWA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) in March games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
CINCINNATI is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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COLGATE (24 - 10) vs. TENNESSEE (29 - 5) - 3/22/2019, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLGATE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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IONA (17 - 15) vs. N CAROLINA (27 - 6) - 3/22/2019, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
N CAROLINA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
N CAROLINA is 180-141 ATS (+24.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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WASHINGTON (26 - 8) vs. UTAH ST (28 - 6) - 3/22/2019, 6:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
UTAH ST is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

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

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OHIO ST (19 - 14) vs. IOWA ST (23 - 11) - 3/22/2019, 9:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
IOWA ST is 61-36 ATS (+21.4 Units) in March games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 266-212 ATS (+32.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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GEORGIA ST (24 - 9) vs. HOUSTON (31 - 3) - 3/22/2019, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.

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

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N KENTUCKY (26 - 8) vs. TEXAS TECH (26 - 6) - 3/22/2019, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 87-125 ATS (-50.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival 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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LIBERTY (28 - 6) vs. MISSISSIPPI ST (23 - 10) - 3/22/2019, 7:27 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SAINT LOUIS (23 - 12) vs. VIRGINIA TECH (24 - 8) - 3/22/2019, 9:57 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 1-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON (23 - 12) vs. WISCONSIN (23 - 10) - 3/22/2019, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in March games this season.
OREGON is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
OREGON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UC-IRVINE (30 - 5) vs. KANSAS ST (25 - 8) - 3/22/2019, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
KANSAS ST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
UC-IRVINE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.

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

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DRAKE (24 - 9) at SOUTHERN UTAH (16 - 16) - 3/22/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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