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  • Monday's Tip Sheet
    David Schwab

    The top college basketball betting options for Big Monday offers a trio of games in the Big 12 and ACC.

    Getting things started as a bonus matchup, the Texas Longhorns will be on the road against the No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers. At the same time, the NC State Wolfpack travel to Charlottesville to face the Virginia Cavaliers.

    Later Monday night, the Oklahoma Sooners tangle with the No. 2 Baylor Bears in Waco to round out the betting action.

    Texas Longhorns at No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers
    (ESPNU, 7:00 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: West Virginia -9, Total 128


    Betting Matchup

    The Longhorns have lost three of their first five Big 12 games both straight-up and against the spread with Saturday’s 66-57 loss to Kansas as 7 ½-point home underdogs. The are 12-5 SU overall with a 6-11 record ATS after failing to cover in eight of their last 11 contests. The total stayed UNDER in Saturday’s loss and it has stayed UNDER in six of the last nine games.

    Junior guard Matt Coleman III’s 12.0 points per game leads a group of five players scoring in double figures.

    West Virginia (14-3 SU, 10-7 ATS) should drop a few spots in the rankings with Saturday’s 84-68 loss to Kansas State as a 6 ½-point road favorite. This was their second SU conference loss in five games after losing to Kansas on the road on Jan. 4. This was also the first time the Mountaineers failed to cover the spread in their last six games.

    The total has gone OVER in their last two outings after staying UNDER in their previous eight games. Saturday was the first time West Virginia allowed more than 70 points in its last 10 games.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Longhorns are 2-8 SU in their last 10 road games closing as underdogs. The total has stayed UNDER in three of their last four games getting points on the road.

    -- The Mountaineers have won their last eight home games SU as favorites with a 6-2 record ATS. The total stayed UNDER in six of those eight contests.

    -- Texas won both meetings last season SU, including a 75-53 romp on the road as a 3 ½-point underdog. The total stayed UNDER in each game. The Longhorns have the 6-3-1 edge ATS over the past 10 matchups.


    North Carolina State Wolfpack at Virginia Cavaliers
    (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: Virginia -4, Total 117


    Betting Matchup

    With wins at home against Miami and Clemson as favorites, the Wolfpack (13-5 SU, 9-8-1 ATS) improved to 4-3 SU in the ACC. They failed to cover as 6 ½-point favorites in Saturday’s 60-64 win against the Tigers to fall to 2-4-1 ATS over their last seven games. The total stayed UNDER 139 points in that game and it has stayed UNDER in seven of NC State’s last eight contests.

    This team boasts five different players averaging at least 10 PPG as part of a 77.4-point scoring total.

    The Cavaliers are also 4-3 SU in conference play as part of an overall record of 12-5. They snapped a three-game skid on Saturday with a 63-58 road victory against Georgia Tech. Virginia covered as a slight two-point favorite but it is still just 6-11 ATS on the year.

    The total has stayed UNDER in 10 of the 17 games behind a scoring average of 55.8 PPG and a points-allowed average of 49.5 that is ranked first in the nation.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Wolfpack have gone 0-7 SU (4-3 ATS) in their last seven road games as underdogs. The total has stayed UNDER in their last three games on the road getting points.

    -- The Cavaliers are 8-2 SU when playing as home favorites over their last 10 games but they fall to 2-8 ATS. The total has gone OVER in three of their last four home games closing as favorites.

    -- Virginia has won nine of its last 10 games against NC State SU but the series is tied 5-5 ATS in that same span. The Cavaliers have been able to cover in four of the last five meetings with the total staying UNDER in each of the last eight matchups.


    Oklahoma Sooners at No. 2 Baylor Bears
    (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: Baylor -10, Total 136.5


    Betting Matchup

    Following a road loss to Iowa State and a loss to Kansas at home (SU and ATS), the Sooners hammered TCU 83-63 on Saturday as 3 ½-point home favorites. They are 3-2 SU in Big 12 play with a 2-3 record ATS. Oklahoma is 12-5 SU overall and 6-10-1 ATS. It is 2-4 ATS this season closing as an underdog. They total went OVER 143 points against TCU after staying UNDER in four-straight games.

    Brady Manek scored a career-high 31 points in Saturday’s win.

    Baylor continues to state its case for the top spot in the national polls with a SU 14-game winning streak. Saturday’s 75-68 victory on the road against Oklahoma State as 5 ½-point favorites was the Bears’ fifth cover in a row. They are 15-1 SU overall with an 11-5 record ATS. The total went OVER 126 points on Saturday after staying UNDER in their previous four games.

    Jared Butler scored 19 points with six assists to help erase a nine-point deficit at the half in that last game.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Sooners are 2-8 SU and 4-4-2 ATS in their last 10 road games as underdogs. The total has stayed UNDER in eight of those 10 games.

    -- The Bears have an eight-game winning streak SU closing as home favorites but that record slips to an even 4-4 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in five of their last six home games as favorites.

    -- Baylor has won the last three meetings SU with a 2-0-1 record ATS. The total stayed UNDER in all three games. The Bears have a 3-6-1 record ATS over their last 10 games against the Sooners.

    Comment


    • 871CHARLOTTE -872 OLD DOMINION
      OLD DOMINION is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in home games when the total is 129.5 or less over the last 2 seasons.

      873NC STATE -874 VIRGINIA
      VIRGINIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

      875TEXAS -876 W VIRGINIA
      W VIRGINIA is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in home games after having won 3 of their last 4 games over the last 2 seasons.

      877RICE -878 N TEXAS
      N TEXAS are 7-0 ATS (7 Units) versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season in the current season.

      877RICE -878 N TEXAS
      N TEXAS are 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better in the current season.

      879OKLAHOMA -880 BAYLOR
      BAYLOR is 12-0 ATS (12 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

      881WEBER ST -882 PORTLAND ST
      PORTLAND ST is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

      Comment


      • NCAAB
        Dunkel

        Monday, January 20



        Yale @ Howard

        Game 1141-1142
        January 20, 2020 @ 12:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Yale
        56.823
        Howard
        38.849
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Yale
        by 18
        130
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Yale
        by 23
        134 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Howard
        (+23); Under

        Central Conn St @ Fair Dickinson

        Game 1143-1144
        January 20, 2020 @ 3:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Central Conn St
        32.571
        Fair Dickinson
        42.223
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Fair Dickinson
        by 9 1/2
        157
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Fair Dickinson
        by 12
        145
        Dunkel Pick:
        Central Conn St
        (+12); Over

        Merrimack @ St. Francis-PA

        Game 1147-1148
        January 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Merrimack
        45.778
        St. Francis-PA
        55.799
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        St. Francis-PA
        by 10
        119
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        St. Francis-PA
        by 8
        131
        Dunkel Pick:
        St. Francis-PA
        (-8); Under

        LIU-Brooklyn @ Wagner

        Game 1145-1146
        January 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        LIU-Brooklyn
        49.103
        Wagner
        42.331
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        LIU-Brooklyn
        by 7
        154
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        LIU-Brooklyn
        by 1 1/2
        149 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        LIU-Brooklyn
        (-1 1/2); Over

        NC Central @ Florida A&M

        Game 1149-1150
        January 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        NC Central
        47.890
        Florida A&M
        42.543
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        NC Central
        by 5 12
        122
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Florida A&M
        by 2
        127 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        NC Central
        (+2); Under

        Charlotte @ Old Dominion

        Game 871-872
        January 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Charlotte
        49.884
        Old Dominion
        57.335
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Old Dominion
        by 7 1/2
        112
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Old Dominion
        by 4 1/2
        117
        Dunkel Pick:
        Old Dominion
        (-4 1/2); Under

        Southern @ Miss Valley St

        Game 1153-1154
        January 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Southern
        38.260
        Miss Valley St
        32.934
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Southern
        by 5 1/2
        158
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Southern
        by 8
        148 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Miss Valley St
        (+8); Over

        Sacred Heart @ Robert Morris

        Game 1151-1152
        January 20, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Sacred Heart
        49.871
        Robert Morris
        48.583
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Sacred Heart
        by 1 1/2
        146
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Robert Morris
        by 1 1/2
        142 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Sacred Heart
        (+1 1/2); Over

        High Point @ SC-Upstate

        Game 1155-1156
        January 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        High Point
        39.161
        SC-Upstate
        43.085
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        SC-Upstate
        by 4
        135
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        SC-Upstate
        by 7 1/2
        139 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        High Point
        (+7 1/2); Under

        Winthrop @ Radford

        Game 1161-1162
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Winthrop
        56.600
        Radford
        54.452
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Winthrop
        by 2
        132
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Radford
        by 2 1/2
        146
        Dunkel Pick:
        Winthrop
        (+2 1/2); Under

        NC-Asheville @ Longwood

        Game 1165-1166
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        NC-Asheville
        43.182
        Longwood
        40.140
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        NC-Asheville
        by 3
        150
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        NC-Asheville
        by 1
        147
        Dunkel Pick:
        NC-Asheville
        (-1); Over

        Bucknell @ Colgate

        Game 1159-1160
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Bucknell
        48.068
        Colgate
        59.086
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Colgate
        by 11
        147
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Colgate
        by 9 1/2
        143
        Dunkel Pick:
        Colgate
        (-9 1/2); Over

        NC State @ Virginia

        Game 873-874
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        NC State
        60.212
        Virginia
        68.553
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Virginia
        by 8 1/2
        113
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Virginia
        by 4
        117 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Virginia
        (-4); Under

        Texas @ West Virginia

        Game 875-876
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Texas
        63.347
        West Virginia
        69.642
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        West Virginia
        by 6 1/2
        130
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        West Virginia
        by 10
        126
        Dunkel Pick:
        Texas
        (+10); Over

        Campbell @ Presbyterian

        Game 1163-1164
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Campbell
        43.170
        Presbyterian
        45.996
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Presbyterian
        by 3
        126
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Campbell
        by 3
        130
        Dunkel Pick:
        Presbyterian
        (+3); Under

        Hampton @ Gardner-Webb

        Game 1157-1158
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Hampton
        39.790
        Gardner-Webb
        49.943
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Gardner-Webb
        by 10
        144
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Gardner-Webb
        by 8
        149 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Gardner-Webb
        (-8); Under

        St. Francis-NY @ Mt St Mary's

        Game 1167-1168
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        St. Francis-NY
        41.624
        Mt St Mary's
        48.638
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Mt St Mary's
        by 7
        123
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Mt St Mary's
        by 5
        129
        Dunkel Pick:
        Mt St Mary's
        (-5); Under

        MD-Eastern Shore @ South Carolina St

        Game 1171-1172
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        MD-Eastern Shore
        33.847
        South Carolina St
        41.177
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        South Carolina St
        by 7 1/2
        128
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        South Carolina St
        by 12
        136
        Dunkel Pick:
        MD-Eastern Shore
        (+12); Under

        NC A&T @ Morgan State

        Game 1169-1170
        January 20, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        NC A&T
        46.314
        Morgan State
        41.727
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        NC A&T
        by 4 1/2
        138
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Morgan State
        by 3
        143
        Dunkel Pick:
        NC A&T
        (+3); Under

        Rice @ North Texas

        Game 877-878
        January 20, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Rice
        50.905
        North Texas
        59.733
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        North Texas
        by 9
        127
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        North Texas
        by 13
        137
        Dunkel Pick:
        Rice
        (+13); Under

        Prairie View @ Jackson State

        Game 1175-1176
        January 20, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Prairie View
        48.171
        Jackson State
        38.488
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Prairie View
        by 9 1/2
        137
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Prairie View
        by 3
        133 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Prairie View
        (-3); Over

        Alcorn State @ AR-Pine Bluff

        Game 1177-1178
        January 20, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Alcorn State
        38.350
        AR-Pine Bluff
        39.630
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        AR-Pine Bluff
        by 1 1/2
        124
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Alcorn State
        by 3
        134
        Dunkel Pick:
        AR-Pine Bluff
        (+3); Under

        Texas Southern @ Grambling

        Game 1173-1174
        January 20, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Texas Southern
        46.035
        Grambling
        40.568
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Texas Southern
        by 5 1/2
        152
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Texas Southern
        by 1
        148 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Texas Southern
        (-1); Over

        Oklahoma @ Baylor

        Game 879-880
        January 20, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Oklahoma
        63.768
        Baylor
        76.380
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Baylor
        by 12 1/2
        138
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Baylor
        by 10
        136
        Dunkel Pick:
        Baylor
        (-10); Over

        Weber State @ Portland St

        Game 881-882
        January 20, 2020 @ 10:05 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Weber State
        44.349
        Portland St
        52.276
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Portland St
        by 8
        150
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Portland St
        by 4 1/2
        144
        Dunkel Pick:
        Portland St
        (-4 1/2); Over

        Comment


        • NCAAB
          Long Sheet

          Monday, January 20


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          CHARLOTTE (10 - 6) at OLD DOMINION (6 - 12) - 1/20/2020, 4:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          CHARLOTTE is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
          CHARLOTTE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
          OLD DOMINION is 185-231 ATS (-69.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
          OLD DOMINION is 83-116 ATS (-44.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
          OLD DOMINION is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
          OLD DOMINION is 158-206 ATS (-68.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
          OLD DOMINION is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 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
          OLD DOMINION is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
          OLD DOMINION is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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          NC STATE (13 - 5) at VIRGINIA (12 - 5) - 1/20/2020, 7:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          VIRGINIA is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
          VIRGINIA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
          VIRGINIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
          VIRGINIA is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
          VIRGINIA is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
          VIRGINIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less this season.
          VIRGINIA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
          VIRGINIA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
          VIRGINIA is 3-0 straight up against NC STATE 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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          TEXAS (12 - 5) at W VIRGINIA (14 - 3) - 1/20/2020, 7:00 PM
          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          W VIRGINIA is 2-2 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
          TEXAS is 3-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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          RICE (9 - 10) at N TEXAS (11 - 8) - 1/20/2020, 8:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          N TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games this season.
          N TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
          RICE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          N TEXAS is 2-2 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
          N TEXAS is 4-0 straight up against RICE 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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          OKLAHOMA (12 - 5) at BAYLOR (15 - 1) - 1/20/2020, 9:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          OKLAHOMA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
          OKLAHOMA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
          OKLAHOMA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
          BAYLOR is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
          BAYLOR is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
          BAYLOR is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
          BAYLOR is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
          BAYLOR is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
          BAYLOR is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          BAYLOR is 3-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
          BAYLOR 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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          Comment


          • NCAAB
            Armadillo's Write-Up

            Monday, January 20


            Old Dominion lost 53-47 at Charlotte nine days ago, going 1-22 on arc- they were 20-30 inside arc. Monarchs won nine of last 11 series games; 49ers lost their last five visits to ODU, by an average of 16 points. Charlotte won four of its last five games, forcing turnovers on 23.9% of time in C-USA games; their last four wins are all by 7 or less points. 49ers are experience team #242 that is 10-6 vs schedule #316. ODU lost its last three games, by total of nine points; they are experience team #183 that is 6-12 vs schedule #115, shooting only 26.1% on arc (#348).

            NC State lost its last three road games, at Auburn-Clemson-Va Tech; Wolfpack is experience team #63 that is 13-5 vs schedule #93- they’re 0-4 outside North Carolina, with only road wins at Wake Forest, NC-Wilmington. Virginia won its last eight games with NC State; Wolfpack lost their last eight visits to Charlottesville, last three by 10+ points. Virginia lost three of last four games, with all four decided by 7 or fewer points; they’re 4-3 in ACC, shooting 24.8% on arc, turning ball over 21.6% of time. ACC home favorites of 5 or less points are 6-9 ATS.

            Texas lost four of its last seven games, scoring 52.8 ppg in the losses; Longhorns are 2-2 in true road games, winning at Purdue/Okla State- they’re experience team #273 that is 12-5 vs schedule #67, 1-3 vs top 50 teams. West Virginia is 3-2 in Big X, winning its home games by 12-32 points; Mountaineers lost by 16 at K-State Saturday; they’re experience team #289 that is 14-3 vs schedule #7. WVU lost its last three games with Texas; teams split last four series games played here. Underdogs covered five of last seven series games.

            North Texas won its last four games with Rice (2-2 ATS); Owls lost last two visits to Denton by total of five points. Favorites covered six of last eight series games. Rice lost six of its last seven games; they’re 0-4 on C-USA road, losing by 20-7-16-13 points. C-USA opponents are shooting 58.8% inside arc against the Owls- they’re 0-4 in top 100 games, losing by 48-8-12-16 points. UNT won its last five games after a 4-8 start; Mean Green is experience team #59 that is 9-8 vs schedule #48- they’re shooting 37.6% on arc (#25), but turn ball over 22.7% of time (#324).

            Baylor won five of last six games with Oklahoma; Sooners lost their last three visits to Waco, by 6-23-6 points. Baylor won its last 14 games, is 5-0 in Big X despite having 2nd-worst eFG% in league games; Bears are experience team #129 that is 15-1 vs schedule #44. Bears are forcing turnovers 22.9% of time; their Big X home wins are by 15-13 points. Oklahoma is 1-4 in top 50 games, with lone win over Minnesota; Sooners are experience team #247 that is 12-5 vs schedule #12, 3-3 in road games. Big X home favorites of 5+ points are 7-3 ATS.

            Weber State won eight of last nine games with Portland State; Wildcats won last three visits to Portland, by 15-9-7 points. Weber is headed to its first losing season in five years; they lost lost three of last four games, are 2-4 in Big Sky, 2-4 in true road games. Wildcats are experience team #211 that is 3-11 vs schedule #145- they won their last game in OT at Idaho State. PSU lost four of last six games; they’re experience team #23 that is 7-10 vs schedule #184. Big Sky foes are shooting 58.3% inside arc against the Vikings in their 3-4 conference start.

            Comment


            • NCAAB

              Monday, January 20


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              Trend Report
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              Yale @ Howard
              Yale
              Yale is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
              Yale is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
              Howard
              No trends to report

              Charlotte @ Old Dominion
              Charlotte
              The total has gone OVER in 9 of Charlotte's last 11 games on the road
              The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Old Dominion
              Old Dominion
              Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte
              Old Dominion is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

              North Carolina State @ Virginia
              North Carolina State
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina State's last 5 games when playing Virginia
              The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Carolina State's last 8 games
              Virginia
              Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia's last 5 games when playing North Carolina State

              Texas @ West Virginia
              Texas
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against West Virginia
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
              West Virginia
              West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
              West Virginia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

              Rice @ North Texas
              Rice
              The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rice's last 5 games when playing North Texas
              The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rice's last 5 games when playing on the road against North Texas
              North Texas
              North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
              North Texas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

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

              Weber State @ Portland State
              Weber State
              Weber State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Portland State
              Weber State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland State
              Portland State
              Portland State is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
              The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland State's last 6 games


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              Comment


              • Tuesday’s 6-pack
                Big 14 basketball standings:
                6-1— Michigan State
                5-2— Illinois, Rutgers
                4-3— Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Wisconsin
                4-4— Minnesota
                3-4— Penn State, Purdue
                2-4— Michigan
                2-5— Nebraska, Ohio State
                1-6— Northwestern


                Quote of the Day:
                “…..I really believe this. I think there’s more guys concerned with getting a pregame fit on Instagram than they are worrying about the win and loss of a basketball game. I stand by that statement.”
                JJ Redick

                Tuesday’s quiz
                Where did Trailblazers’ star Damian Lillard play his college ball?

                Monday’s quiz
                Chiefs beat Minnesota 23-7 the last time they were in a Super Bowl, 50 yeas ago

                Sunday’s quiz
                Sean Payton, Tony Romo, Mike Shanahan, Brad Childress and Tony Garoppolo all went to the same college, Eastern Illinois.

                ************************************************** **************

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

                13) This from VISN, the terrific Las Vegas-based radio station, with regards to betting on over/under win totals in baseball:

                If you add up all the season win totals for MLB teams at William Hill books, it comes to 2,457 wins.

                One small problem; there are only 2,430 baseball games in a season, so they’ve basically inflated each team’s total by one win.

                Sharp bettors turn this in their favor by emphasizing under plays. Just a thought.

                12) Rutgers is ranked 24th in the AP basketball poll this week, first time the Scarlet Knights have been in the top 25 since 1979, when ESPN didn’t exist yet and I had a full head of hair.

                11) CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein said something over the weekend that was probably true, and also a little disappointing; “The day of mid-majors building programs is over”

                Someone in the game he was covering was a transfer from North Texas, usually an also-ran in Conference USA; when a team like North Texas gets its players poached by the bigger $$ teams, all they can hope for is to catch lightning in a bottle now and then to make the NCAA’s, and that is too bad.

                10) You know the NFC title game sucked when Las Vegas oddsmakers posted Super Bowl odds at halftime of Sunday’s game in Santa Clara. Not many conference title games are 27-0 at the half.

                9) Golfer Andrew Landry won the PGA event in LaQuinta this weekend, after blowing a six-stroke lead on the back nine Sunday; it was his second PGA Tour win.

                In Landry’s five outings prior to this weekend, he won $0, as in five missed cuts in a row; now he is exempt thru 2022, and will be in the tournament of Champion at Kapalua next January, plus The Masters in April.

                91 golfers have already qualified for The Masters; 87 players were in LY’s field.

                8) Interesting bit of strategy for Villanova Saturday; coming out of a TV timeout with 7:42 left in a 43-43 game with UConn, Villanova came out with five guards on the floor, in order to defend better. Wildcats eventually won a sluggish game 61-55 against a UConn team they’ll be Big East rivals with once again next season.

                7) There will be scapegoats; Houston Texans lost 51-31 in the playoffs at Kansas City, and now word comes that DC Romeo Crennel is done with the Texans.

                72-year old Crennel has been a football coach for 50 years, the last 39 in the NFL; he’s been head coach in Cleveland, Kansas City. Now his career may be over after one cruddy game. Go figure.

                6) Miami Hurricanes landed transfer QB D’Eriq King from Houston.

                Former Florida Gators QB Feleipe Franks transfers to another SEC team, Arkansas.

                5) Home teams won 41 of the first 48 Big 14 conference games this season, but ACC home teams are only 22-29 SU. Go figure.

                4) When UNLV beat New Mexico 99-78 Saturday night, Marvin Coleman became the first Rebel player in 21 years to post a triple-double. Mark Dickel got the last one one against Mississippi Valley State on November 19, 1999. Coleman came to UNLV as a walk-on, but has a scholarship now. UNLV started Mountain West play 6-1, but their schedule has been soft do far.

                3) Pelicans 126, Grizzlies 116— Last 11 New Orleans game went over the total; Wednesday is their next game, with Zion Williamson making his NBA debut. Is Williamson going to slow the Pelicans down? He is going to take 20:00 or so away from someone; will they run as much?

                2) Baylor 61, Oklahoma 57— Bears improve to 16-1, 6-0 in Big X play.

                1) Celtics 139, Lakers 107— This was the 29th time Kemba Walker played against Lebron James, but the first time his team won. Longest-such streak in NBA history? Sherman Douglas went 0-30 against Michael Jordan.

                Comment


                • 601BUTLER -602 VILLANOVA
                  VILLANOVA is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in home games after a game giving up 5 or less offensive rebounds over the last 2 seasons.

                  603KANSAS ST -604 KANSAS
                  KANSAS ST is 10-3 ATS (6.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

                  609AKRON -610 MIAMI OHIO
                  AKRON is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after playing a home game in the current season.

                  611FLORIDA -612 LSU
                  FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (6.8 Units) in road games after 3 consecutive conference games over the last 2 seasons.

                  613GEORGIA -614 KENTUCKY
                  KENTUCKY is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games as a favorite of 10 or more points in the last 3 seasons.

                  615N ILLINOIS -616 KENT ST
                  KENT ST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better since 1997.

                  617WICHITA ST -618 S FLORIDA
                  WICHITA ST is 19-7 ATS (11.3 Units) after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds over the last 2 seasons.

                  619E MICHIGAN -620 BOWLING GREEN
                  BOWLING GREEN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor shooting teams - making <=42% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.

                  621W MICHIGAN -622 BUFFALO
                  W MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games vs. good teams (Win Pct: 60% to 80%) over the last 2 seasons.

                  625TEXAS TECH -626 TCU
                  TCU is 39-71 ATS (-39.1 Units) as a home underdog or pick since 1997.

                  627OKLAHOMA ST -628 IOWA ST
                  IOWA ST is 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) in home games after 1 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

                  629WAKE FOREST -630 CLEMSON
                  WAKE FOREST is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games after a conference game in the last 3 seasons.

                  631VA COMMONWEALTH -632 ST JOSEPHS
                  ST JOSEPHS are 30-14 ATS (14.6 Units) versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season after 15+ games since 1997.

                  633MIAMI -634 DUKE
                  MIAMI is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

                  635ST JOHNS -636 MARQUETTE
                  MARQUETTE is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

                  637NEBRASKA -638 WISCONSIN
                  WISCONSIN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games in the last 3 seasons.

                  639OLE MISS -640 TENNESSEE
                  TENNESSEE is 129-93 ATS (26.7 Units) after having won 3 of their last 4 games since 1997.

                  641TEXAS A&M -642 MISSOURI
                  TEXAS A&M is 6-0 ATS (6 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

                  643SAN JOSE ST -644 NEW MEXICO
                  NEW MEXICO is 9-0 ATS (9 Units) in home games after playing a road game over the last 2 seasons.

                  645AIR FORCE -646 UTAH ST
                  AIR FORCE is 21-9 ATS (11.1 Units) after a game where they failed to cover the spread in the last 3 seasons.

                  647WYOMING -648 SAN DIEGO ST
                  SAN DIEGO ST is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in home games after 3 consecutive conference games over the last 2 seasons.

                  Comment


                  • NCAAB
                    Dunkel

                    Tuesday, January 21


                    Butler @ Villanova

                    Game 601-602
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Butler
                    68.289
                    Villanova
                    68.455
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Butler
                    Even
                    126
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Villanova
                    by 4 1/2
                    129
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Butler
                    (+4 1/2); Under

                    Florida @ LSU

                    Game 611-612
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Florida
                    66.984
                    LSU
                    72.682
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    LSU
                    by 5 1/2
                    149
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    LSU
                    by 2 1/2
                    143
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    LSU
                    (-2 1/2); Over

                    Georgia @ Kentucky

                    Game 613-614
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Georgia
                    61.358
                    Kentucky
                    70.532
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Kentucky
                    by 9
                    142
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Kentucky
                    by 11 1/2
                    145
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Georgia
                    (+11 1/2); Under

                    Maryland @ Northwestern

                    Game 607-608
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Maryland
                    70.838
                    Northwestern
                    59.570
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Maryland
                    by 11 1/2
                    136
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Maryland
                    by 7
                    130 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Maryland
                    (-7); Over

                    Illinois @ Purdue

                    Game 605-606
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Illinois
                    67.213
                    Purdue
                    75.045
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Purdue
                    by 8
                    130
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Purdue
                    by 5 1/2
                    126
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Purdue
                    (-5 1/2); Over

                    Toledo @ Ohio

                    Game 623-624
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Toledo
                    56.416
                    Ohio
                    49.897
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Toledo
                    by 6 1/2
                    152
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Toledo
                    by 2
                    142
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Toledo
                    (-2); Over

                    Eastern Michigan @ Bowling Green

                    Game 619-620
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Eastern Michigan
                    46.698
                    Bowling Green
                    52.758
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Bowling Green
                    by 6
                    125
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Bowling Green
                    by 8
                    133 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Eastern Michigan
                    (+8); Under

                    Western Michigan @ Buffalo

                    Game 621-622
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Western Michigan
                    47.189
                    Buffalo
                    60.706
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Buffalo
                    by 13 1/2
                    154
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Buffalo
                    by 10 1/2
                    153 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Buffalo
                    (-10 1/2); Over

                    Northern Illinois @ Kent State

                    Game 615-616
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Northern Illinois
                    51.146
                    Kent State
                    55.766
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Kent State
                    by 4 1/2
                    132
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Kent State
                    by 9
                    135
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Northern Illinois
                    (+9); Under

                    Akron @ Miami-OH

                    Game 609-610
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Akron
                    58.788
                    Miami-OH
                    51.178
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Akron
                    by 7 1/2
                    153
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Akron
                    by 4
                    149
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Akron
                    (-4); Over

                    Wichita State @ South Florida

                    Game 617-618
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Wichita State
                    61.753
                    South Florida
                    62.867
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    South Florida
                    by 1
                    122
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Wichita State
                    by 4
                    125 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    South Florida
                    (+4); Under

                    Kansas State @ Kansas

                    Game 603-604
                    January 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Kansas State
                    63.481
                    Kansas
                    73.622
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Kansas
                    by 10
                    125
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Kansas
                    by 15
                    126
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Kansas State
                    (+15); Under

                    Texas Tech @ TCU

                    Game 625-626
                    January 21, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Texas Tech
                    65.814
                    TCU
                    66.724
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    TCU
                    by 1
                    130
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Texas Tech
                    by 3
                    123
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    TCU
                    (+3); Over

                    Oklahoma State @ Iowa State

                    Game 627-628
                    January 21, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Oklahoma State
                    59.658
                    Iowa State
                    62.478
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Iowa State
                    by 3
                    139
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Iowa State
                    by 5 1/2
                    138
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Oklahoma State
                    (+5 1/2); Over

                    Wake Forest @ Clemson

                    Game 629-630
                    January 21, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Wake Forest
                    56.780
                    Clemson
                    68.829
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Clemson
                    by 12
                    134
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Clemson
                    by 8 1/2
                    136 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Clemson
                    (-8 1/2); Under

                    VA-Commonwealth @ St Joseph's

                    Game 631-632
                    January 21, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    VA-Commonwealth
                    65.518
                    St Joseph's
                    47.722
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    VA-Commonwealth
                    by 18
                    138
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    VA-Commonwealth
                    by 11 1/2
                    147 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    VA-Commonwealth
                    (-11 1/2); Under

                    Miami-FL @ Duke

                    Game 633-634
                    January 21, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Miami-FL
                    59.560
                    Duke
                    73.767
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Duke
                    by 14
                    154
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Duke
                    by 17 1/2
                    149 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Miami-FL
                    (+17 1/2); Over

                    Nebraska @ Wisconsin

                    Game 637-638
                    January 21, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Nebraska
                    56.158
                    Wisconsin
                    72.489
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Wisconsin
                    by 16 1/2
                    119
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Wisconsin
                    by 15
                    133 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Wisconsin
                    (-15); Under

                    Texas A&M @ Missouri

                    Game 641-642
                    January 21, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Texas A&M
                    55.602
                    Missouri
                    66.476
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Missouri
                    by 11
                    118
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Missouri
                    by 8 1/2
                    123
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Missouri
                    (-8 1/2); Under

                    Ole Miss @ Tennessee

                    Game 639-640
                    January 21, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Ole Miss
                    53.530
                    Tennessee
                    65.007
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Tennessee
                    by 11 1/2
                    126
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Tennessee
                    by 7 1/2
                    127
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Tennessee
                    (-7 1/2); Under

                    St John's @ Marquette

                    Game 635-636
                    January 21, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    St John's
                    62.794
                    Marquette
                    67.783
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Marquette
                    by 5 1/2
                    154
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Marquette
                    by 9
                    151
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    St John's
                    (+9); Over

                    San Jose St @ New Mexico

                    Game 643-644
                    January 21, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    San Jose St
                    44.526
                    New Mexico
                    57.959
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    New Mexico
                    by 13 1/2
                    155
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    New Mexico
                    by 11 1/2
                    158
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    New Mexico
                    (-11 1/2); Under

                    Air Force @ Utah State

                    Game 645-646
                    January 21, 2020 @ 11:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Air Force
                    58.119
                    Utah State
                    58.774
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Utah State
                    by 1
                    151
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Utah State
                    by 13 1/2
                    146
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Air Force
                    (+13 1/2); Over

                    Wyoming @ San Diego St

                    Game 647-648
                    January 21, 2020 @ 11:00 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Wyoming
                    47.480
                    San Diego St
                    68.893
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    San Diego St
                    by 21 1/2
                    128
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    San Diego St
                    by 24 1/2
                    119
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Wyoming
                    (+24 1/2); Under

                    Comment


                    • NCAAB
                      Long Sheet

                      Tuesday, January 21


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                      BUTLER (15 - 3) at VILLANOVA (14 - 3) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      BUTLER is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 122-87 ATS (+26.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
                      VILLANOVA is 51-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                      VILLANOVA is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 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
                      VILLANOVA is 4-1 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
                      VILLANOVA is 4-1 straight up against BUTLER 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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                      KANSAS ST (8 - 9) at KANSAS (14 - 3) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      KANSAS ST is 98-71 ATS (+19.9 Units) in January games since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      KANSAS is 3-2 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
                      KANSAS is 4-1 straight up against KANSAS 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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                      ILLINOIS (13 - 5) at PURDUE (10 - 8) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      ILLINOIS is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      ILLINOIS is 2-1 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
                      PURDUE is 2-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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                      MARYLAND (14 - 4) at NORTHWESTERN (6 - 11) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NORTHWESTERN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      MARYLAND is 3-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
                      MARYLAND is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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                      AKRON (14 - 4) at MIAMI OHIO (8 - 10) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      MIAMI OHIO is 3-2 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
                      MIAMI OHIO is 3-2 straight up against AKRON 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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                      FLORIDA (12 - 5) at LSU (13 - 4) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      FLORIDA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
                      LSU is 71-100 ATS (-39.0 Units) in January games since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      FLORIDA is 2-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
                      FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against LSU 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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                      GEORGIA (11 - 6) at KENTUCKY (13 - 4) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      GEORGIA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      KENTUCKY is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
                      KENTUCKY is 4-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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                      N ILLINOIS (9 - 9) at KENT ST (13 - 5) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      N ILLINOIS is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
                      N ILLINOIS is 174-138 ATS (+22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                      N ILLINOIS is 56-29 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      N ILLINOIS is 2-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
                      KENT ST is 2-1 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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                      WICHITA ST (15 - 3) at S FLORIDA (8 - 10) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      S FLORIDA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      S FLORIDA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                      S FLORIDA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                      S FLORIDA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                      WICHITA ST is 238-193 ATS (+25.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
                      S FLORIDA is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
                      S FLORIDA is 77-106 ATS (-39.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
                      S FLORIDA is 50-79 ATS (-36.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.


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




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                      E MICHIGAN (10 - 8) at BOWLING GREEN (13 - 5) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      E MICHIGAN is 169-215 ATS (-67.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                      E MICHIGAN is 75-107 ATS (-42.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
                      E MICHIGAN is 130-171 ATS (-58.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                      E MICHIGAN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                      BOWLING GREEN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
                      BOWLING GREEN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
                      BOWLING GREEN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      BOWLING GREEN is 3-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
                      BOWLING GREEN is 3-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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                      W MICHIGAN (9 - 9) at BUFFALO (12 - 6) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      W MICHIGAN is 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
                      W MICHIGAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
                      W MICHIGAN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
                      BUFFALO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 150 to 154.5 since 1997.


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




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                      TOLEDO (10 - 8) at OHIO U (10 - 8) - 1/21/2020, 7:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      TOLEDO is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
                      TOLEDO is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
                      OHIO U is 157-123 ATS (+21.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                      OHIO U is 157-123 ATS (+21.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                      OHIO U is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      OHIO U is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                      OHIO U is 0-12 ATS (-13.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                      OHIO U is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      TOLEDO is 2-1 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
                      TOLEDO is 3-0 straight up against OHIO U 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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                      TEXAS TECH (12 - 5) at TCU (12 - 5) - 1/21/2020, 8:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      TEXAS TECH is 100-134 ATS (-47.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
                      TEXAS TECH is 100-134 ATS (-47.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                      TEXAS TECH is 88-128 ATS (-52.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
                      TEXAS TECH is 89-126 ATS (-49.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
                      TEXAS TECH is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
                      TCU is 124-166 ATS (-58.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                      TCU is 124-166 ATS (-58.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                      TCU is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                      TCU is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
                      TCU is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
                      TCU is 46-73 ATS (-34.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
                      TCU is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
                      TCU is 199-251 ATS (-77.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                      TCU is 120-160 ATS (-56.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
                      TCU is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
                      TCU is 74-101 ATS (-37.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      TEXAS TECH is 3-0 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
                      TEXAS TECH is 4-0 straight up against TCU 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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                      OKLAHOMA ST (9 - 8) at IOWA ST (8 - 9) - 1/21/2020, 8:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      OKLAHOMA ST is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
                      IOWA ST is 164-129 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                      IOWA ST is 164-129 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                      IOWA ST is 269-221 ATS (+25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                      IOWA ST is 78-51 ATS (+21.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
                      IOWA ST is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      IOWA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
                      IOWA ST is 2-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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                      WAKE FOREST (9 - 8) at CLEMSON (9 - 8) - 1/21/2020, 8:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      WAKE FOREST is 30-45 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 30-45 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
                      WAKE FOREST is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
                      WAKE FOREST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                      VA COMMONWEALTH (13 - 5) at ST JOSEPHS (4 - 14) - 1/21/2020, 9:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      VA COMMONWEALTH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
                      VA COMMONWEALTH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
                      VA COMMONWEALTH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
                      ST JOSEPHS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                      MIAMI (10 - 7) at DUKE (15 - 3) - 1/21/2020, 9:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      MIAMI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
                      MIAMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
                      MIAMI is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
                      DUKE is 143-109 ATS (+23.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
                      DUKE is 148-103 ATS (+34.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
                      DUKE is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
                      DUKE is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
                      MIAMI is 147-114 ATS (+21.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                      MIAMI is 133-99 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
                      MIAMI is 133-99 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                      DUKE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 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
                      DUKE is 3-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
                      DUKE is 3-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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                      ST JOHNS (12 - 7) at MARQUETTE (13 - 5) - 1/21/2020, 9:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      MARQUETTE is 107-75 ATS (+24.5 Units) in January games since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      ST JOHNS is 3-2 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
                      ST JOHNS is 3-2 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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                      NEBRASKA (7 - 11) at WISCONSIN (11 - 7) - 1/21/2020, 9:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NEBRASKA is 102-143 ATS (-55.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
                      NEBRASKA is 102-143 ATS (-55.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                      NEBRASKA is 90-120 ATS (-42.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
                      NEBRASKA is 110-149 ATS (-53.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                      NEBRASKA is 65-91 ATS (-35.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
                      NEBRASKA is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      NEBRASKA is 3-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
                      WISCONSIN is 2-2 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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                      OLE MISS (9 - 8) at TENNESSEE (11 - 6) - 1/21/2020, 9:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      OLE MISS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
                      TENNESSEE is 105-76 ATS (+21.4 Units) in January games since 1997.
                      OLE MISS is 98-69 ATS (+22.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                      OLE MISS is 89-63 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
                      OLE MISS is 89-63 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                      OLE MISS is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
                      TENNESSEE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      TENNESSEE is 2-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
                      TENNESSEE is 3-0 straight up against OLE MISS 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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                      TEXAS A&M (8 - 8) at MISSOURI (9 - 8) - 1/21/2020, 9:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      TEXAS A&M is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      MISSOURI is 2-2 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
                      MISSOURI is 2-2 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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                      SAN JOSE ST (6 - 13) at NEW MEXICO (15 - 5) - 1/21/2020, 10:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      SAN JOSE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                      SAN JOSE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
                      SAN JOSE ST is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
                      NEW MEXICO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
                      NEW MEXICO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      SAN JOSE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
                      NEW MEXICO is 3-2 straight up against SAN JOSE ST 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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                      AIR FORCE (9 - 10) at UTAH ST (14 - 6) - 1/21/2020, 11:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      UTAH ST is 165-128 ATS (+24.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                      UTAH ST is 165-128 ATS (+24.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                      AIR FORCE is 53-30 ATS (+20.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      AIR FORCE is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
                      UTAH ST is 3-2 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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                      WYOMING (5 - 15) at SAN DIEGO ST (19 - 0) - 1/21/2020, 11:00 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      WYOMING is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      WYOMING is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                      WYOMING is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                      WYOMING is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 39-19 ATS (+18.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.


                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 3-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
                      SAN DIEGO ST is 3-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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                      • NCAAB
                        Armadillo's Write-Up

                        Tuesday, January 21


                        Villanova won its last four games with Butler, winning last two meetings here, by 11-21 points. Favorites covered three of last four series games. Villanova won four in row, 10 of last 11 games; they’re 4-1 in Big East, losing by 11 at Marquette. Wildcats are experience team #332 that is 14-3 vs schedule #30, winning its three Big East home games, by 6-14-4 points. Butler lost its last two games after a 15-1 start, giving up 78-79 points; Bulldogs are experience team #37 that is 15-3 vs schedule #26, despite turning ball over 22.6% of time in conference games.

                        Purdue shot 25% from floor., 3-17 on arc in its 63-37 loss at Illinois Jan 5, which snapped the Boilers’ 4-game series win streak. Illini lost its last seven games in Mackey Arena, losing last two by 23-17 points. Illinois won its last four games; they’re 5-2 in Big 14, 1-2 on road; they’re #229 experience team that is 13-5 vs schedule #47, shooting 25.4% on arc in league games. Purdue lost three of its last four games, is 3-4 in Big 14; Boilers are experience team #239 that is 10-8 vs schedule #11, 4-6 vs top 50 teams. Big 14 home favorites of 8+ points are 4-8 ATS.

                        Florida won five of its last six games, splitting pair of SEC road games, with loss at Missouri by 16; Gators are experience team #343 that is 12-5 vs schedule #28, giving up 55-47 points in its last two games. LSU won its last six games, is 5-0 in SEC, winning two home games by total of three points; Tigers are experience team #317 that is 13-4 vs schedule #63. Florida won four of its last five games with LSU, winning last two visits here, by 35-5 points; they beat LSU by 3 in SEC tourney LY. SEC home favorites of less than 5 points are 4-3 ATS this season.

                        Kentucky outscored Georgia 28-14 over final 9:30 of its 78-69 win at Georgia two weeks ago, their 13th straight series win; Dawgs lost their last eight visits to Rupp Arena, last two by 9-5 points. Georgia lost three of first four SEC games, losing road games by 22-32 points; Dawgs are experience team #314 that is 11-6 vs schedule #33- SEC teams are shooting 60.%% inside arc against them. Kentucky won five of its last six games, winning SEC home games by 12-9 points; they’re experience team #341 that is 13-4 vs schedule #93. SEC home faves of 8+ are 5-3 ATS.

                        Wichita State lost its last two games, scoring 54-53 points, after a 15-1; Shockers won two of three true road games, losing by 12 at Temple. Wichita is experience team #333 that is 15-3 vs schedule #107, forcing turnovers 23.4% of time in AAC play. South Florida lost three in row, six of last eight games; they’re 1-4 in ACC, splitting two home games. Bulls are experience team #171 that is 8-10 vs schedule #127. Home side won both AAC meetings between Wichita-USF; Shockers lost 54-41 (+3) here LY. AAC road favorites are 4-7 ATS this year.

                        Texas Tech won its last four games with TCU, winning last two visits here, by 12-15 points. Big X road favorites are 5-2 ATS. Tech won seven of its last nine games; they’re 3-2 in Big X, splitting pair of road games- they lost by 12 at West Virginia. Red Raiders are experience team #297 that is 12-5 vs schedule #97, losing two of three road games, winning by 14 at K-State. Tech forces turnovers 24.4% of time (#14). TCU lost its last two games, giving up 81-83 points; Frogs are experience team #219 that is 12-5 vs schedule #102, 3-5 vs top 100 teams.

                        Iowa State won 10 of last 12 games with Oklahoma State, sweeping Cowboys by 6-13 points LY. Cowboys lost seven of their last eight visits to Ames, but are 4-0-1 ATS in last five visits here. Big X home favorites of 4 points are 12-4 ATS. OSU lost five in row, eight of last ten games; they’re experience team #195 that is 9-8 vs schedule #13, scoring 52.6 ppg in its 0-5 conference start. Cyclones lost five of its last six games, splitting pair of Big X home games; ISU is experience team #225 that is 8-9 vs schedule #12- Big X foes are shooting 43.1% on arc against then.

                        Clemson won its last 11 games with Wake Forest, winning last seven games played here- they covered last five series games, beat Wake 64-37 here LY. ACC home favorites of 8+ points are 9-2 ATS. Wake Forest lost three of last four games; they’re experience team #132 that is 9-8 vs schedule #38, 2-5 in ACC play, losing two of three on ACC road, losing by 7-31 points- they’ve turned ball over 23.5% of time in ACC games. Clemson won three of last four games after a 1-6 skid; Tigers are experience team #221 that is 9-8 vs schedule #34.

                        Duke hammered Miami 95-62 Jan 4 on South Beach; Blue Devils won last three series games, by 8-30-33 points, winning last two meetings here, by 12-30. ACC double digit home favorites are 6-1 ATS. Duke lost its last two games after a 15-1 start, giving up 79 points in both losses; they’re experience team #338 that is 15-3 vs schedule #32, forcing turnovers 23.1% of time (#29). Miami lost four of last five games, losing last game in OT to NC State; Hurricane is experience team #153 that is 10-7 vs schedule #7, losing last two road games by 16-17 points.

                        St John’s won four of last six games with Marquette, sweeping the Eagles by 1-20 points LY. Red Storm lost three of last four visits to Milwaukee. Big East home favorites of more than 5 points are 5-2 ATS. St John’s lost lost five of its last six games after an 11-2 start; Red Storm is making 22.9% of its 3’s in Big East play (1-5), losing road games by 8-21-5 points- they’re experience team #204 that is 12-7 vs schedule #96. Marquette split its first six Big East games, scooting 85-84 points in last two; they’re experience team #49 that is 13-5 vs schedule #24.

                        Tennessee won its last four games with Ole Miss, winning last two meetings in Knoxville, by 9-33 points. Vols won three of its last four games after a 1-4 start; they’re experience team #205 that is 11-6 vs schedule #51, Tennessee is experience team #205 that is 11-6 vs schedule #51, splitting its two SEC home games. Ole Miss lost its last five games, is 0-4 in SEC, losing road games by 10-16 points; Rebels are experience team #263 that is 9-8 vs schedule #113, with an eFG% of only 43.8% in league games. SEC home favorites of less than 8 points are 6-8 ATS.

                        Texas A&M split tis first 16 games, turning ball over 21.8% of time; Aggies are experience team #164 that is 8-8 vs schedule #139, turning ball over 21.4% of time (#293). 49% of opponents’ shots are 3’s (#352)- they’ve made only 30.4% of them (#63). Missouri lost four of first five SEC games, with only win over Florida; Tigers are experience team #252 that is 9-9 vs schedule #39, with all four SEC losses by 10+ points. Aggies won eight of last ten games with Missouri, winning three of last four visits to Columbia. SEC home favorites of 8+ points are 5-3 ATS.

                        Air Force shot 58% inside the arc in its 79-60 home win over Utah State two weeks ago; Aggies are 4-3 in last seven series games. Flyboys lost last five visits to Logan, by average of 20 points. AFA split its last six games; they’re 2-3 in Mountain West, losing first two road games, by 12-6 points; Falcons are experience team #17 that is 7-10 vs schedule #208. Utah State lost four of its last five games after a 13-2 start, making 24.7% of its 3’s in MW games- they’re experience team #144 that is 12-6 vs schedule #79. Double digit home faves are 3-6 ATS in Mountain West TY.

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                        • NCAAB

                          Tuesday, January 21


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                          Trend Report
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                          Akron @ Miami-Ohio
                          Akron
                          Akron is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                          Akron is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Miami-Ohio
                          Miami-Ohio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Akron
                          Miami-Ohio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Akron

                          Northern Illinois @ Kent State
                          Northern Illinois
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Illinois's last 5 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Northern Illinois's last 11 games
                          Kent State
                          Kent State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
                          Kent State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

                          Eastern Michigan @ Bowling Green
                          Eastern Michigan
                          Eastern Michigan is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Eastern Michigan's last 6 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
                          Bowling Green
                          Bowling Green is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                          Bowling Green is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan

                          Toledo @ Ohio
                          Toledo
                          Toledo is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Ohio
                          Toledo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ohio
                          Ohio
                          Ohio is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toledo
                          Ohio is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

                          Western Michigan @ Buffalo
                          Western Michigan
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Western Michigan's last 9 games when playing Buffalo
                          Western Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Buffalo
                          Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Western Michigan
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing Western Michigan

                          Butler @ Villanova
                          Butler
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Butler's last 6 games when playing Villanova
                          Butler is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
                          Villanova
                          Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
                          Villanova is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

                          Georgia @ Kentucky
                          Georgia
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 5 games when playing Kentucky
                          The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Georgia's last 12 games on the road
                          Kentucky
                          Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia
                          Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia

                          Wichita State @ South Florida
                          Wichita State
                          Wichita State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 9 of Wichita State's last 12 games
                          South Florida
                          South Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 8 of South Florida's last 10 games at home

                          Florida @ LSU
                          Florida
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against LSU
                          Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                          LSU
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of LSU's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
                          LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

                          Maryland @ Northwestern
                          Maryland
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland's last 5 games
                          Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Northwestern
                          Northwestern
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 6 games

                          Illinois @ Purdue
                          Illinois
                          Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Illinois's last 11 games on the road
                          Purdue
                          Purdue is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois
                          Purdue is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

                          Kansas State @ Kansas
                          Kansas State
                          The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas State's last 13 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas State's last 6 games on the road
                          Kansas
                          Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas's last 5 games

                          Wake Forest @ Clemson
                          Wake Forest
                          The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wake Forest's last 8 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games when playing on the road against Clemson
                          Clemson
                          Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wake Forest
                          Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Wake Forest

                          Oklahoma State @ Iowa State
                          Oklahoma State
                          Oklahoma State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
                          Oklahoma State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
                          Iowa State
                          Iowa State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State
                          Iowa State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oklahoma State

                          Texas Tech @ TCU
                          Texas Tech
                          Texas Tech is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against TCU
                          Texas Tech is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing TCU
                          TCU
                          TCU is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of TCU's last 6 games when playing Texas Tech

                          VCU @ Saint Joseph's
                          VCU
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of VCU's last 6 games when playing Saint Joseph's
                          VCU is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
                          Saint Joseph's
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Joseph's's last 6 games when playing VCU
                          Saint Joseph's is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing VCU

                          Mississippi @ Tennessee
                          Mississippi
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Mississippi's last 7 games when playing Tennessee
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi's last 5 games on the road
                          Tennessee
                          The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tennessee's last 9 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee's last 7 games when playing Mississippi

                          Texas A&M @ Missouri
                          Texas A&M
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas A&M's last 5 games when playing Missouri
                          Texas A&M is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
                          Missouri
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Missouri's last 5 games when playing Texas A&M
                          The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Missouri's last 11 games at home

                          Nebraska @ Wisconsin
                          Nebraska
                          Nebraska is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Wisconsin
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nebraska's last 8 games
                          Wisconsin
                          Wisconsin is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisconsin's last 7 games

                          St. John's @ Marquette
                          St. John's
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. John's's last 5 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. John's's last 8 games
                          Marquette
                          Marquette is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
                          Marquette is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. John's

                          Miami @ Duke
                          Miami
                          Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Duke
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games when playing on the road against Duke
                          Duke
                          Duke is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
                          Duke is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

                          San Jose State @ New Mexico
                          San Jose State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose State's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Mexico
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose State's last 5 games
                          New Mexico
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico's last 5 games
                          New Mexico is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                          Air Force @ Utah State
                          Air Force
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games when playing Utah State
                          Utah State
                          Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Air Force
                          Utah State is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games at home

                          Wyoming @ San Diego State
                          Wyoming
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wyoming's last 5 games when playing San Diego State
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wyoming's last 10 games when playing on the road against San Diego State
                          San Diego State
                          San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego State's last 5 games when playing Wyoming


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                          • Tuesday's Tip Sheet
                            David Schwab

                            A pair of early evening starts in the Big East and the Big Ten highlight Tuesday night’s college basketball betting action.

                            The No. 13 Butler Bulldogs will try and get back on track in a road game against the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats. At the same time, the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini will be on the road in West Lafayette to tangle with the Purdue Boilermakers for the second time this season.

                            No. 13 Butler Bulldogs at No. 9 Villanova Wildcats
                            (CBS Sports Network, 7:00 p.m. ET)

                            Opening Odds: Villanova -4, Total 129


                            Betting Matchup

                            Butler’s drop in the latest AP Top 25 was rather steep coming off back-to-back losses to Seton Hall at home and DePaul on the road as a favorite. This slide doubled its previous straight-up losses on the year. The Bulldogs are now 15-3 SU. The two losses against the spread dropped their record to 11-6-1 against the closing number.

                            The total has gone OVER in their last three games. Senior guard Kamar Baldwin has exceeded his team-high scoring average (15.1 points) in each of his last five starts. Butler is averaging 68.7 points per game and allowing 57.1.

                            The Wildcats (14-3 SU, 7-9-1 ATS) are 4-1 SU in Big East play and a game and a half behind No. 10 Seton Hall in the standings. The lone loss was a 71-60 setback on Jan. 4 to Marquette as slight 1 ½-point road underdogs. They have failed to cover in their last two wins against DePaul and Connecticut at home.

                            The total has stayed UNDER in eight of Villanova’s last 10 outings. Jermaine Samuels scored 19 points in Saturday’s win over UConn. The Wildcats are averaging 74.8 PPG and giving up 66.8 points a game on defense.

                            Betting Trends

                            -- The Bulldogs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Big East games and the total has stayed UNDER in five of their last six Tuesday games.

                            -- The Wildcats have a perfect 20-0 record SU in their last 20 home games. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in January.

                            -- Villanova has won five of its last six home games against Butler SU. The total has gone OVER in five of the last six meetings overall.


                            No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini at Purdue Boilermakers
                            (ESPNU, 7:00 p.m. ET)

                            Opening Odds: Purdue -5.5, Total 126


                            Betting Matchup

                            The Fighting Illini have fought their way into the national rankings with four SU victories in their last four games. This includes Saturday’s 75-71 home victory against Northwestern. Illinois (13-5 SU, 8-8-1 ATS).failed to cover as heavy 12 ½-point home favorites in that latest win to fall to 2-3 ATS in their last five games.

                            The total has stayed UNDER in seven of its last 10 games. The Fighting Illini were aided by Trent Frazier’s 16 points in Saturday’s win. This includes four three-point buckets. He is one of six different players averaging at least nine points a game as part of the team’s 75.8-point scoring average.

                            Purdue has dropped three of its last four games SU to fall to 10-8 SU with a 3-4 record in Big Ten play. The Boilermakers have failed to cover in six of their last nine games as part of an 8-10 record ATS. The total stayed UNDER 124 ½ points in Saturday’s 57-50 loss Maryland as 6 ½-point road underdogs and it has stayed UNDER in three of their last four outings.

                            Purdue has averaged just 59.0 points over its last four games, including a dismal 37 points in an earlier 26-point road loss to Illinois as a two-point underdog on Jan. 5.

                            Betting Trends

                            -- The Fighting Illini have a SU 4-16 record over their last 20 road games with the total staying UNDER six of their last eight conference games.

                            -- The Boilermakers are 7-0 SU in their last seven home games. The total has stayed UNDER in nine of their last 11 games played on Tuesday.

                            -- Purdue has won its last seven home games against Illinois SU. The total stayed UNDER 131 points in the Boilermakers’ recent road loss to Illinois. It had gone OVER in four of the previous five meetings.

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                            • Wednesday’s 6-pack
                              Some early Super Bowl prop bets at SouthPoint:
                              — Kansas City’s team total: 27
                              — San Francisco’s team total: 26.5
                              — Will game go to OT? No -$800, Yes +$550
                              — Will there be a successful 2-point conversion? No -$240, yes +$200
                              — First half line: Chiefs, -0.5 (-$115), 26.5
                              — Second half line: pick ‘em, 26.5


                              Quote of the Day:
                              “I had a cheeseburger and went to bed.”
                              Andy Reid, on how he celebrated the Chiefs’ AFC title

                              Wednesday’s quiz
                              Which Hall of Fame baseball player was a guard for San Diego State’s basketball team in the late 70’s/early 80’s?

                              Tuesday’s quiz
                              Damian Lillard played his college ball at Weber State

                              Monday’s quiz
                              Chiefs beat Minnesota 23-7 the last time they were in a Super Bowl, 50 yeas ago

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                              Wednesday’s List of 13: Mid-week musings……

                              13) LSU 84, Florida 82— Almost an epic collapse by the Bayou Bengals, who led 79-69 with 1:15 left in the game. Florida ran an out-of-bounds under play with 0:00.5 left and got an easy layup that would’ve tied the score, but it was ruled to come a split-second too late.

                              12) 2017 draft:
                              — Chicago Bears traded up to the #2 spot, giving up two 3rd-round picks an a 4th-round pick to move up one place to take QB Mitch Trubisky with the #2 pick. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes was picked #10, Deshaun Watson was picked #12.

                              Oy.

                              11) Most people seem eager to bet the over in the Super Bowl. So if you like the under, wouldn’t it be a good idea to wait a while, hoping the total goes up and you get a better number?

                              10) LF Marcell Ozuna signs a one-year, $18M deal with the Braves, who also signed Felix Hernandez to a minor league deal. Ozuna went 9-for-21 against Atlanta in the playoffs LY, while he was playing for the Cardinals.

                              9) Sounds like the Jaguars are going to hire Jay Gruden as their next offensive coordinator; lot of former Redskin coaches all over the NFL.

                              8) There is a woman named Red Panda who performs at halftime of basketball games; she balances plates on her head while riding a unicycle. Her act is very popular nationwide.

                              How do you start doing that? How long do you have to practice before you’re good at it? Have other people tried and given up because they broke too many dishes?

                              7) Basketball upsets:
                              — Texas A&M (+9) 66, Missouri 64
                              — Illinois (+5.5) 79, Purdue 62
                              — Northern Illinois (+4) 76, Kent State 69
                              — TCU (+2.5) 65, Texas Tech 54

                              6) Evansville fired basketball coach Walter McCarty after a sexual misconduct investigation; this comes two months after the Purple Aces won at Kentucky.

                              Evansville announced Todd Lickliter as its new head coach; he signed a multi-year deal and will coach the Purple Aces against Drake tonight. Good move to hire a new coach quickly, or else the current players might jump ship to other programs.

                              5) ESPN’s obsession with Zion Williamson is baffling; he seems like a good kid, but he played at Duke last year, they didn’t make the Final Four. He gets treated like he is this generation’s version of Kareem, Jordan or Lebron. Not really sure why.

                              4) Random fact: former NFL QB Elvis Grbac is the football coach at Villa Angela-St. Joseph HS in the Cleveland area. It is interesting to see what retired players in their post-playing lives.

                              3) Quote of the Day part 2, from Texas alum TJ Ford:
                              “It’s very disappointing and disheartening to watch the direction Texas Longhorn has now taken. I’ve never witnessed a blowout of this magnitude in BIG12 play like tonight.”

                              He was talking about the Longhorns getting drubbed at West Virginia Saturday.

                              2) Was considering going to Las Vegas for the NFL Draft, but decided against it; draft is better on TV, where you can see everything. Draft will be far flung all over the Strip and downtown; will be ton of extra people in town. Hotels are jacking prices up; and since I’m not a great people person to begin with, I’ll take a pass.

                              Having the red carpet on a stage on the lake in front of Bellagio should be quite a sight.

                              1) My only comment on the baseball Hall of Fame voting is that I am amazed more than half the voters (52.6%) picked Omar Vizquel as a Hall of Famer. Very good player, not a great player. To get in the Hall of Fame, think you had to be a great player.

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                              • Wednesday's Tip Sheet
                                David Schwab

                                Two of the early tips on Wednesday night’s college basketball betting board feature matchups in the Atlantic 10 and the Big Ten.

                                The St. Bonaventure Bonnies will be on the road against the No. 7 Dayton Flyers. The other early tip pits the Penn State Nittany Lions against the reeling Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

                                St. Bonaventure Bonnies at No. 7 Dayton Flyers
                                (CBS Sports Network, 7:00 p.m. ET)

                                Opening Odds: Dayton -5.5, Total 136.5


                                Betting Matchup

                                The Bonnies have just two straight-up losses over their last 13 games but they are coming off a 91-63 pasting at the hands of VCU as 10 ½-point road underdogs on Saturday. This snapped a four-game winning streak both SU and against the spread. They are 12-6 SU overall with a 10-7 record ATS. The total has gone OVER in five of their last eight outings. St. Bonaventure is averaging just 68 points per game and it is allowing 63.3 points a game on defense.

                                Sophomore guard Kyle Lofton leads the team in points (14.5) and assists (6.5). He had just six points with five assists in Saturday’s loss.

                                Dayton has positioned itself as one of the top teams in the nation at 16-2 SU. It is 10-7-1 ATS and the total has gone OVER in four of its last five games. The Flyers extended their SU winning streak to seven games with last Friday’s tight 78-76 overtime road win against St. Louis. They failed to cover as seven-point favorites to slip to 4-5 ATS over their last nine contests. Jalen Crutcher hit the winning three-point shot as part of his 21 points in that game.

                                Obi Toppin has been slowed a bit with a bad ankle as the team’s leading scorer this season (19.6 points).

                                Betting Trends

                                -- The Bonnies are 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games and the total has stayed UNDER in 10 of their last 13 games played on Wednesdays.

                                -- The Flyers have won 10-straight home games SU but they have failed to cover the closing spread in four of their last five Wednesday games.

                                -- Dayton has won the last four meetings SU as part of a 9-1 record against St. Bonaventure in the last 10 games. The series is tied 2-2-1 ATS over the last five matchups. The total has gone OVER in the last nine games between the two A 10 foes.


                                Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines
                                (Big Ten Network, 7:00 p.m. ET)

                                Opening Odds: Michigan -5.5, Total 149


                                Betting Matchup

                                Penn State snapped a three-game skid both SU and ATS with Saturday’s 90-76 victory at home against the Ohio State Buckeyes as slight one-point underdogs. The Lions improved to 3-4 SU in conference play as part of an overall record of 13-5.They are just 2-5-1 ATS over their last eight outings. The total went OVER 137 ½-points in the win against the Buckeyes and it has gone OVER in five of their last seven games.

                                Lamar Stevens scored 24 points in that latest win. The senior forward leads Penn State in scoring this season with 16.6 PPG. The Lions are averaging 77.9 PPG.

                                The Wolverines have faded from the national rankings with three losses in their last four games (SU and ATS) . They are 2-4 in six Big Ten games and 11-6 SU overall. Michigan is 3-5 ATS over its last eight contests and the total has gone OVER in its last four games.

                                With five players averaging at least 10 PPG led by center Jon Teske, the Wolverines are scoring 78.2 points a night. Isaiah Livers (13.6 PPG) remains questionable for Wednesday with a groin injury.

                                Betting Trends

                                -- The Lions have failed to cover in four of their last five road games and the total has gone OVER in six of their last eight Big Ten games.

                                -- The Wolverines are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home and they are 10-5 ATS over their last 15 games played in January.

                                -- Michigan has won eight of the last 10 meetings SU with Penn State holding the slight 3-2 edge ATS over the last five matchups. The total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in eight of those last 10 games.

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