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  • Thursday's Tip Sheet
    David Schwab

    The last Thursday of college betting action in January serves up a trio of featured options in the Big Ten and Pac-12.

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers get things started in a road game against the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Irish. Later Thursday night, the No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes head to College Park for a showdown against the No. 15 Maryland Terrapins. Moving across the country to the West Coast, the Arizona Wildcats will be on the road against the Washington Huskies.

    Minnesota Golden Gophers at No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini
    (FOX Sports 1, 7:30 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: Illinois -5, Total 134


    Betting Matchup

    Minnesota fell back to .500 in the Big Ten (straight-up and against the spread) at 5-5 with Sunday’s 70-52 loss at home to Michigan State. It closed as a three-point underdog and the total stayed UNDER 142 points. It has stayed UNDER in four of the last six games. The Golden Gophers are 11-9 SU overall with a 7-11-1 record ATS. Their top two players all season long have been center Daniel Otura (19.7 points and 11.3 rebounds) and guard Marcus Carr (16.1 points and 6.8 assists).

    The Fighting Illini remain one of six Big Ten teams in the national rankings. They are tied with Michigan State for first place in the conference standings at 7-2 SU. Saturday’s tight 64-62 road victory over Michigan as 4 ½-point underdogs was their sixth SU win in a row. They are 4-2 ATS during the same span. Illinois (15-5 SU, 10-8-1 ATS) has averaged 67.7 points per game over the last six games as opposed to an overall scoring average of 75.4 points on the season.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Golden Gophers have a 6-1 record ATS in their last seven Thursday games and the total has stayed UNDER in 13 of their last 14 games on the road.

    -- The Fighting Illini are a perfect 6-0 SU in their last six home games but they slip to 1-4 ATS in their last five games played on Thursday.

    -- The series is tied 2-2 SU in the last four meetings with Minnesota holding the 3-1 edge ATS. Illinois has the slight 6-4 edge (SU and ATS) over the last 10 meetings with the total going OVER in six of the last eight matchups.


    No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 15 Maryland Terrapins
    (Big Ten Network, 8:30 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: Maryland -5, Total 146


    Betting Matchup

    Following back-to-back road losses to Penn State and Nebraska to start the month of January, the Hawkeyes have won their last five games starting with a 67-49 home victory against Maryland on Jan. 10 as two-point underdogs. Their record ATS in these seven games is 3-2-2. Iowa has an overall record of 15-5 SU (12-6-2 ATS) with a 6-3 mark in the Big Ten. Center Luka Garza racked up 21 points with 18 rebounds in Monday’s 68-62 win at home against Wisconsin.

    Maryland was able to make it three SU wins in a row with Sunday’s tight 77-76 victory on the road against Indiana. It closed as a 2 ½-point road underdog to cover in the last four contests. The total went OVER 133 points on Sunday but it has stayed UNDER the closing line in nine of the Terrapins’ last 13 games. They are 6-3 SU in the conference and 16-4 overall. Anthony Cowan Jr. (15.5 points) and Jalen Smith (15.2 points) are the team’s top two scorers. Smith scored the final seven points in Sunday’s win.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Hawkeyes are 3-2 ATS this season on the road and 4-2-1 ATS in seven games closing as underdogs.

    -- The Terrapins have a 7-4 record ATS in 11 home games and they have won their last 12 games at home SU.

    -- Maryland has won four of the last six meetings SU but Iowa has the 4-2 edge ATS. The total stayed UNDER 146 ½ points in the first meeting and it has stayed UNDER in three of the last four games between the two.


    Arizona Wildcats at Washington Huskies
    (ESPN2, 9 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: Arizona -2.5, Total 136.5


    Betting Matchup

    The Wildcats are 3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS in six Pac-12 games this season. They lost to Arizona State 66-65 on Saturday as five-point road favorites after covering as six-point favorites at home in their previous 75-54 romp over Colorado. Arizona is 13-6 SU with a 10-9 record ATS. It is averaging 80.7 PPG behind a trio of players scoring at least 12 points a game. The Wildcats are shooting a respectable 47.8 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from three-point range.

    Washington (12-9 SU, 9-12 ATS) has lost its last three games SU and ATS to fall to 2-6 SU and ATS in conference play. The total went OVER 130 ½ points in Saturday’s 76-62 road loss to Colorado as an eight-point underdog. It had stayed UNDER in the Huskies’ previous seven contests. They have failed to score more than 66 points in each of the last six games. On the year, this team averages 70.0 PPG while holding its opponents to 63.4 points a game.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Wildcats have gone 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS in four previous road games this season. The total has gone OVER in 12 of their last 18 games played in the month of January.

    -- The Huskies are 16-4 SU in their last 20 home games and the total has stayed UNDER in nine of their last 10 conference games.

    -- Arizona has won eight of its last 10 games against Washington SU but the Huskies swept last season’s series 2-0 SU and ATS. They have covered in their last four games against the Wildcats with the total staying UNDER in four of the last five meetings.

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      • NCAAB
        Dunkel

        Thursday, January 30



        Mt St Mary's @ Sacred Heart

        Game 1385-1386
        January 30, 2020 @ 12:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Mt St Mary's
        48.489
        Sacred Heart
        49.842
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Sacred Heart
        by 1 1/2
        130
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Sacred Heart
        by 6 1/2
        131 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Mt St Mary's
        (+6 1/2); Under

        Gardner-Webb @ NC-Asheville

        Game 1387-1388
        January 30, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Gardner-Webb
        45.611
        NC-Asheville
        42.875
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Gardner-Webb
        by 3
        145
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        NC-Asheville
        by 3
        146
        Dunkel Pick:
        Gardner-Webb
        (+3); Under

        Coll of Charleston @ James Madison

        Game 617-618
        January 30, 2020 @ 6:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Coll of Charlesto
        52.825
        James Madison
        43.682
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Coll of Charlesto
        by 9
        151
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Coll of Charlesto
        by 5
        152
        Dunkel Pick:
        Coll of Charlesto
        (-5); Under

        Northeastern @ William & Mary

        Game 619-620
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Northeastern
        51.926
        William & Mary
        56.283
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        William & Mary
        by 4 1/2
        144
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        William & Mary
        by 2 1/2
        142
        Dunkel Pick:
        William & Mary
        (-2 1/2); Over

        Hofstra @ Elon

        Game 621-622
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Hofstra
        49.967
        Elon
        47.269
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Hofstra
        by 2 1/2
        139
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Hofstra
        by 6 1/2
        145
        Dunkel Pick:
        Elon
        (+6 1/2); Under

        NC-Wilmington @ Towson

        Game 613-614
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        NC-Wilmington
        46.849
        Towson
        55.424
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Towson
        by 8 1/2
        136
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Towson
        by 11
        133 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        NC-Wilmington
        (+11); Over

        IUPUI @ Cleveland State

        Game 611-612
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        IUPUI
        41.939
        Cleveland State
        50.846
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Cleveland State
        by 9
        156
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Cleveland State
        by 5 1/2
        144
        Dunkel Pick:
        Cleveland State
        (-5 1/2); Over

        Radford @ Longwood

        Game 1401-1402
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Radford
        48.345
        Longwood
        44.788
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Radford
        by 3 1/2
        138
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Radford
        by 7
        134
        Dunkel Pick:
        Longwood
        (+7); Over

        SC-Upstate @ Presbyterian

        Game 1395-1396
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        SC-Upstate
        44.533
        Presbyterian
        43.198
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        SC-Upstate
        by 1 1/2
        137
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Presbyterian
        by 2 1/2
        140
        Dunkel Pick:
        SC-Upstate
        (+2 1/2); Under

        Troy @ Georgia Southern

        Game 607-608
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Troy
        43.575
        Georgia Southern
        59.868
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Georgia Southern
        by 16 1/2
        144
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Georgia Southern
        by 12 1/2
        146
        Dunkel Pick:
        Georgia Southern
        (-12 1/2); Under

        South Alabama @ Georgia State

        Game 605-606
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        South Alabama
        51.385
        Georgia State
        60.621
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Georgia State
        by 9
        148
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Georgia State
        by 5 1/2
        146
        Dunkel Pick:
        Georgia State
        (-5 1/2); Over

        Illinois-Chicago @ Youngstown St

        Game 601-602
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Illinois-Chicago
        52.571
        Youngstown St
        48.581
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Illinois-Chicago
        by 4
        136
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Youngstown St
        by 2 1/2
        139
        Dunkel Pick:
        Illinois-Chicago
        (+2 1/2); Under

        North Alabama @ NJ Tech

        Game 1397-1398
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        North Alabama
        44.797
        NJ Tech
        52.235
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        NJ Tech
        by 7 1/2
        136
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        NJ Tech
        by 4 1/2
        132
        Dunkel Pick:
        NJ Tech
        (-4 1/2); Over

        Kennesaw St @ Liberty

        Game 1393-1394
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Kennesaw St
        34.042
        Liberty
        56.317
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Liberty
        by 22 1/2
        113
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Liberty
        by 26 1/2
        119 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Kennesaw St
        (+26 1/2); Under

        High Point @ Campbell

        Game 1407-1408
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        High Point
        34.132
        Campbell
        47.666
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Campbell
        by 13 1/2
        144
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Campbell
        by 11
        134
        Dunkel Pick:
        Campbell
        (-11); Over

        Stetson @ North Florida

        Game 1409-1410
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Stetson
        42.926
        North Florida
        55.989
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        North Florida
        by 13
        148
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        North Florida
        by 9 1/2
        138 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        North Florida
        (-9 1/2); Over

        FL-Gulf Coast @ Jacksonville

        Game 1403-1404
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        FL-Gulf Coast
        46.610
        Jacksonville
        46.920
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        FL-Gulf Coast
        Even
        125
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Jacksonville
        by 7 1/2
        120 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        FL-Gulf Coast
        (+7 1/2); Over

        St. Francis-NY @ Merrimack

        Game 1405-1406
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        St. Francis-NY
        44.562
        Merrimack
        53.017
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Merrimack
        by 8 1/2
        119
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Merrimack
        by 5 1/2
        127
        Dunkel Pick:
        Merrimack
        (-5 1/2); Under

        Central Conn St @ St. Francis-PA

        Game 1391-1392
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Central Conn St
        29.871
        St. Francis-PA
        49.898
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        St. Francis-PA
        by 20
        154
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        St. Francis-PA
        by 18
        148
        Dunkel Pick:
        St. Francis-PA
        (-18); Over

        Fair Dickinson @ Wagner

        Game 1389-1390
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Fair Dickinson
        39.469
        Wagner
        43.278
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Wagner
        by 4
        147
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Wagner
        by 2
        146
        Dunkel Pick:
        Wagner
        (-2); Over

        Marshall @ FIU

        Game 603-604
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Marshall
        55.501
        FIU
        51.368
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Marshall
        by 4
        166
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        FIU
        by 2
        159 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Marshall
        (+4); Over

        Bryant @ Robert Morris

        Game 1399-1400
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Bryant
        45.791
        Robert Morris
        49.318
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Robert Morris
        by 3 1/2
        141
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Robert Morris
        by 2
        138 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Robert Morris
        (-2); Over

        Western Kentucky @ Florida Atlantic

        Game 615-616
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Western Kentucky
        54.304
        Florida Atlantic
        56.620
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Florida Atlantic
        by 2 1/2
        137
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Western Kentucky
        by 3
        142 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Florida Atlantic
        (+3); Under

        SE Missouri St @ Morehead State

        Game 609-610
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        SE Missouri St
        35.976
        Morehead State
        43.171
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Morehead State
        by 7
        143
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Morehead State
        by 5
        136
        Dunkel Pick:
        Morehead State
        (-5); Over

        Charlotte @ Louisiana Tech

        Game 629-630
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Charlotte
        57.208
        Louisiana Tech
        60.632
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Louisiana Tech
        by 3 1/2
        128
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Louisiana Tech
        by 10
        128 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Charlotte
        (+10); Under

        Winthrop @ Charleston Southern

        Game 1411-1412
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Winthrop
        59.112
        Charleston Southe
        46.873
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Winthrop
        by 12 1/2
        149
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Winthrop
        by 8 1/2
        144
        Dunkel Pick:
        Winthrop
        (-8 1/2); Over

        North Dakota @ IPFW

        Game 631-632
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        North Dakota
        47.588
        IPFW
        43.286
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        North Dakota
        by 4 1/2
        144
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        IPFW
        by 2
        144 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        North Dakota
        (+2); Under

        Minnesota @ Illinois

        Game 627-628
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Minnesota
        66.940
        Illinois
        73.977
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Illinois
        by 7
        131
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Illinois
        by 4 1/2
        135 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Illinois
        (-4 1/2); Over

        Coastal Carolina @ AR-Little Rock

        Game 623-624
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Coastal Carolina
        50.314
        AR-Little Rock
        52.545
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        AR-Little Rock
        by 2
        137
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        AR-Little Rock
        by 7 1/2
        145
        Dunkel Pick:
        Coastal Carolina
        (+7 1/2); Under

        UT-Martin @ Eastern Kentucky

        Game 625-626
        January 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        UT-Martin
        41.313
        Eastern Kentucky
        47.773
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Eastern Kentucky
        by 6 1/2
        162
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Eastern Kentucky
        by 4 1/2
        164
        Dunkel Pick:
        Eastern Kentucky
        (-4 1/2); Under

        Eastern Illinois @ Murray State

        Game 637-638
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Eastern Illinois
        49.623
        Murray State
        57.032
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Murray State
        by 7 1/2
        143
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Murray State
        by 10
        144
        Dunkel Pick:
        Eastern Illinois
        (+10); Under

        LA-Lafayette @ TX-Arlington

        Game 645-646
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        LA-Lafayette
        44.894
        TX-Arlington
        59.322
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        TX-Arlington
        by 14 1/2
        137
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        TX-Arlington
        by 10
        142 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        TX-Arlington
        (-10); Under

        LA-Monroe @ Texas State

        Game 633-634
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        LA-Monroe
        40.595
        Texas State
        56.803
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Texas State
        by 16
        125
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Texas State
        by 12 1/2
        127
        Dunkel Pick:
        Texas State
        (-12 1/2); Under

        Appalachian St @ Arkansas St

        Game 639-640
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Appalachian St
        54.141
        Arkansas St
        52.114
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Appalachian St
        by 2
        139
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Arkansas St
        by 2 1/2
        137 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Appalachian St
        (+2 1/2); Over

        UAB @ TX-San Antonio

        Game 643-644
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        UAB
        51.591
        TX-San Antonio
        53.844
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        TX-San Antonio
        by 2 1/2
        136
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        TX-San Antonio
        by 4 1/2
        146 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        UAB
        (+4 1/2); Under

        Grand Canyon @ TX-Rio Grande

        Game 641-642
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Grand Canyon
        48.777
        TX-Rio Grande
        47.171
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Grand Canyon
        by 1 1/2
        141
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        TX-Rio Grande
        by 1 1/2
        143
        Dunkel Pick:
        Grand Canyon
        (+1 1/2); Under

        Old Dominion @ Southern Miss

        Game 635-636
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Old Dominion
        54.635
        Southern Miss
        50.522
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Old Dominion
        by 4
        125
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Old Dominion
        by 1 1/2
        128
        Dunkel Pick:
        Old Dominion
        (-1 1/2); Under

        North Dakota St @ Western Illinois

        Game 653-654
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        North Dakota St
        49.821
        Western Illinois
        43.902
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        North Dakota St
        by 6
        149
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        North Dakota St
        by 8 1/2
        151 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Western Illinois
        (+8 1/2); Under

        Pepperdine @ Brigham Young

        Game 655-656
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Pepperdine
        55.154
        Brigham Young
        66.802
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Brigham Young
        by 11 1/2
        151
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Brigham Young
        by 13 1/2
        155
        Dunkel Pick:
        Pepperdine
        (+13 1/2); Under

        SIU-Edwardsville @ Austin Peay

        Game 651-652
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        SIU-Edwardsville
        40.520
        Austin Peay
        58.920
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Austin Peay
        by 18 1/2
        158
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Austin Peay
        by 17
        148 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Austin Peay
        (-17); Over

        Tennessee St @ Jacksonville St

        Game 649-650
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Tennessee St
        43.694
        Jacksonville St
        49.506
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Jacksonville St
        by 6
        152
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Jacksonville St
        by 4
        143
        Dunkel Pick:
        Jacksonville St
        (-4); Over

        Iowa @ Maryland

        Game 647-648
        January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Iowa
        67.318
        Maryland
        76.594
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Maryland
        by 9
        148
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Maryland
        by 5 1/2
        146
        Dunkel Pick:
        Maryland
        (-5 1/2); Over

        Idaho State @ Northern Colorado

        Game 659-660
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Idaho State
        44.244
        Northern Colorado
        54.507
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Northern Colorado
        by 10 1/2
        139
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Northern Colorado
        by 14
        133 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Idaho State
        (+14); Over

        Weber State @ Southern Utah

        Game 665-666
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Weber State
        48.571
        Southern Utah
        54.613
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Southern Utah
        by 6
        132
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Southern Utah
        by 10
        133
        Dunkel Pick:
        Weber State
        (+10); Under

        Oregon @ California

        Game 661-662
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Oregon
        68.885
        California
        54.787
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Oregon
        by 14
        117
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Oregon
        by 11
        129 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Oregon
        (-11); Under

        Arizona @ Washington

        Game 663-664
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Arizona
        69.915
        Washington
        62.964
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Arizona
        by 7
        141
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Arizona
        by 3
        136 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Arizona
        (-3); Over

        Belmont @ Tennessee Tech

        Game 669-670
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Belmont
        57.382
        Tennessee Tech
        39.799
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Belmont
        by 17 1/2
        153
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Belmont
        by 14 1/2
        144
        Dunkel Pick:
        Belmont
        (-14 1/2); Over

        South Dakota @ Denver

        Game 667-668
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        South Dakota
        50.949
        Denver
        47.368
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        South Dakota
        by 3 1/2
        155
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        South Dakota
        by 6 1/2
        149 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Denver
        (+6 1/2); Over

        CS-Bakersfield @ New Mexico St

        Game 657-658
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        CS-Bakersfield
        49.294
        New Mexico St
        58.805
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        New Mexico St
        by 9 1/2
        134
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        New Mexico St
        by 11 1/2
        128 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        CS-Bakersfield
        (+11 1/2); Over

        Middle Tennessee @ TX-El Paso

        Game 671-672
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Middle Tennessee
        43.636
        TX-El Paso
        57.673
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        TX-El Paso
        by 14
        145
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        TX-El Paso
        by 10 1/2
        135 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        TX-El Paso
        (-10 1/2); Over

        Utah @ USC

        Game 673-674
        January 30, 2020 @ 9:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Utah
        57.165
        USC
        68.841
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        USC
        by 11 1/2
        143
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        USC
        by 9
        144
        Dunkel Pick:
        USC
        (-9); Under

        CS-Fullerton @ Cal Poly

        Game 683-684
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        CS-Fullerton
        44.153
        Cal Poly
        46.285
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Cal Poly
        by 2
        135
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        CS-Fullerton
        by 2 1/2
        131
        Dunkel Pick:
        Cal Poly
        (+2 1/2); Over

        UC-Irvine @ Cal Davis

        Game 681-682
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        UC-Irvine
        52.160
        Cal Davis
        50.619
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        UC-Irvine
        by 1 1/2
        132
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        UC-Irvine
        by 4 1/2
        139 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Cal Davis
        (+4 1/2); Under

        Long Beach St @ Cal Riverside

        Game 687-688
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Long Beach St
        43.094
        Cal Riverside
        52.691
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Cal Riverside
        by 9 1/2
        137
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Cal Riverside
        by 7
        134 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Cal Riverside
        (-7); Over

        Loyola Marymount @ Pacific

        Game 685-686
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Loyola Marymount
        48.232
        Pacific
        57.623
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Pacific
        by 9 1/2
        121
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Pacific
        by 6 1/2
        126
        Dunkel Pick:
        Pacific
        (-6 1/2); Under

        Portland @ St Mary's

        Game 679-680
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Portland
        47.213
        St Mary's
        63.524
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        St Mary's
        by 16 1/2
        138
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        St Mary's
        by 19 1/2
        135
        Dunkel Pick:
        Portland
        (+19 1/2); Over

        San Francisco @ San Diego

        Game 677-678
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        San Francisco
        55.833
        San Diego
        52.780
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        San Francisco
        by 3
        138
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        San Francisco
        by 5 1/2
        142 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        San Diego
        (+5 1/2); Under

        Montana @ Portland St

        Game 689-690
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:05 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Montana
        53.571
        Portland St
        48.862
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Montana
        by 4 1/2
        149
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Montana
        Pick
        150 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Montana
        Under

        Gonzaga @ Santa Clara

        Game 691-692
        January 30, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Gonzaga
        80.543
        Santa Clara
        55.029
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Gonzaga
        by 25 1/2
        153
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Gonzaga
        by 16
        156 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        Gonzaga
        (-16); Under

        Santa Barbara @ Northridge

        Game 675-676
        January 30, 2020 @ 11:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Santa Barbara
        50.711
        Northridge
        46.099
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Santa Barbara
        by 4 1/2
        151
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Santa Barbara
        by 1 1/2
        147
        Dunkel Pick:
        Santa Barbara
        (-1 1/2); Over

        Oregon State @ Stanford

        Game 695-696
        January 30, 2020 @ 11:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Oregon State
        58.333
        Stanford
        63.332
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Stanford
        by 5
        129
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Stanford
        by 8 1/2
        134
        Dunkel Pick:
        Oregon State
        (+8 1/2); Under

        Colorado @ UCLA

        Game 693-694
        January 30, 2020 @ 11:00 pm

        Dunkel Rating:
        Colorado
        63.550
        UCLA
        61.779
        Dunkel Team:
        Dunkel Line:
        Dunkel Total:
        Colorado
        by 2
        136
        Vegas Team:
        Vegas Line:
        Vegas Total:
        Colorado
        by 5
        134 1/2
        Dunkel Pick:
        UCLA
        (+5); Over

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        • NCAAB
          Long Sheet

          Thursday, January 30


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          • NCAAB
            Armadillo's Write-Up

            Thursday, January 30


            Georgia State made 15-35 on arc, beat South Alabama 72-63 in Mobile two weeks ago; game was tied with 10:00 left. State won its last four games with South Alabama; Jaguars are 0-6 coming to Atlanta, with four of six losses by 15+ points. Panthers won four of last five games overall; they’re 7-3 in Sun Belt, winning/covering all four home games- they’re 10-3 ATS in last 13 games as a Sun Belt HF. USA lost three of last four games, losing last two games by 2-4 points; they’re 5-6 in Sun Belt, 3-2 on road. Over last six years, Jaguars are 28-20 ATS as a Sun Belt road dog.

            Western Kentucky won its last five games, is 7-1 in C-USA, winning last two road games by 16-4 points. Hilltoppers are 9-5 ATS in last 14 games as C-USA road favorite, 1-1 TY. Florida Atlantic lost its last three games, is 4-4 in league, 3-1 at home, with loss by 3 to UAB. Owls are 9-12 ATS in last 21 games as a home underdog, 0-0 TY. WKU won its last six games with FAU; underdogs covered last four series games. Hilltoppers won their last two visits to Boca Raton, by 3-15 points. C-USA road favorites of 5 or fewer points are 4-0 ATS TY.

            Wm & Mary shot 63% inside arc, won 66-64 at Northeastern Jan 4, in game with total of only seven FT’s; Tribe survived being minus-9 (17-8) in turnovers. Northeastern four of last five series games, winning last two visits to W&M, both by 90-70 scores. Huskies lost four of last six games; they’re 3-1 on CAA road, with only loss by hoop at UNCW- they’re shooting 40.4% on arc (#4). W&M lost two of last three games, is 7-2 in CAA, 3-1 at home- they were held to 57-58 points in their two CAA losses. CAA home favorites of 5 or fewer points are 2-8 ATS TY.

            Minnesota is 5-5 in Big 14 but 1-4 on road, with only win at Ohio State; Gophers are 8-12 ATS in last 20 games as a road underdog, 1-3 TY- they were held under 60 points in their last three losses. Illinois won its last six games, is 7-2 in Big 14, 4-0 at home; four of their last five wins were by 4 or fewer points. Underdogs covered seven of their nine Big 14 games. Minnesota won three of last four games with Illinois, but lost three of last four visits to Champaign. Favorites covered six of last seven series games. Big 14 home favorites of 5 or fewer points are 8-5 ATS TY.

            Iowa hammered Maryland 67-49 at home Jan 10, holding Terps to 32.7% from floor; Maryland is 4-3 in this series, winning two of three games here. Underdogs covered four of last five series games. Last three years, Iowa is 5-13-1 ATS as a road underdog, 0-1-1 TY; Hawkeyes won their last five games, but four of them were at home- they’re 1-3 on Big 14 road, with lone win by 13 at Northwestern. Maryland won six of its last eight games; they’re 6-3 in Big 14, 4-0 at home- they allowed only 55.5 ppg in Big 14 home tilts. Big 14 home faves of more than 5 points are 9-17 ATS.

            BYU split its last six games after a 12-4 start; they’re 4-3 in WCC, winning all three home games, by 25-26-23 points. Cougars are making 40.8% of their 3’s (#3); their eFG% is #2 in country. BYU is 12-4 ATS in last 16 games as a home favorite, 3-0 TY. Pepperdine won four of its last five games, is 4-3 in WCC, 2-1 on road. Waves are 0-5 in top 100 games; none of the losses were by more than nine points. BYU won five of its last six games with Pepperdine; Waves lost their last three visits to Provo, 11-29-20 points. WCC double digit home favorites are 6-3-1 ATS TY.

            Washington lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 1-5 since their PG became ineligible until mid-March. Huskies are 2-6 in Pac-12, 2-2 at home; three of their last four losses were by two points or in OT. Huskies are turning ball over 23.2% of time in Pac-12 tilts. Arizona is 4-6 in its last 10 games after a 9-0 start; they blew 22-point lead in 66-65 loss at ASU last game. Wildcats are 3-3 in Pac-12, losing all three of their road games, by 1-1-17 points. Arizona won seven of last ten games with Washington, but lost two of their last three trips to Seattle.

            USC won 10 of its last 12 games, is 5-2 in Pac-12, winning both home games, by 32-4 points; two of their last three games went OT. Trojans are turning ball over 22.3% of time in league games; they’re 17-15 ATS in last 32 games as a home favorite, 2-0 TY. Utah is experience team #351, and is 0-3 on Pac-12 road, losing by 39-16-19 points; Pac-12 opponents have made 40.9% of their 3’s against the Utes. Utah won 10 of last 12 games with USC; they won four of last five games in Galen Center. Pac-12 home favorites of 8+ points are 8-3 ATS TY.

            Northridge made 9-16 on arc, upset Santa Barbara 83-75 eight days ago, their first series win in last six games; Matadors were +8 (12-4) in turnovers. Gauchos won their last two visits here, by 4-2 points. Underdogs are 4-0-1 ATS in last five series games. CSUN split its first six Big West games; they’re 8-15-1 ATS in last 24 games as a home underdog (0-0 TY). UCSB lost three of last four games after a 10-4 start; they split two Big West road games. Over last seven years, Gauchos are 18-6-1 ATS as a road favorite, 1-0 TY. Big West road favorites are 3-2 ATS TY.

            Irvine won four of first five Big West games, losing by 7 at Long Beach; Anteaters are 6-3 ATS in last nine games as a road favorite, 1-1 TY. Teams are shooting only 38.3% inside arc vs UCI, best %age in country- their eFG% is #15, but they also turn ball over 20.6% of time (#261). Davis is 2-3 in Big West, losing both home games, by 6-4 points; Aggies aren’t a good defensive team; their eFG% defense is #312. This is only their 5th D-I home game (2-2). Cal-Davis/Irvine split last eight meetings; they split last four games in Davis. Big West road favorites are 3-2 ATS TY.

            Riverside has never finished over .500 in Big West; they’re 3-3 now- they went 17-13 11 years ago, their only winning season in D-I- they’re 13-9 now. Highlanders won two of three Big West home games; their bench plays #5 minutes in country but they play slow (#329) pace. Long Beach State is 2-3 in Big West, splitting two road games; they’ve turned ball over 24.5% of time in Big West games. Beach won its last eight games with Riverside, winning last three visits here, by 7-6-4 points. Big West home favorites of 8+ points are 2-4 ATS TY.

            Colorado won its last four games with UCLA, winning last two games in Pauley Pavilion by 9-11 points. Buffaloes won nine of last 11 games, are 5-2 in Pac-12, splitting road games in Arizona- favorites covered six of seven games. Buffs are 2-5 ATS in last seven games as a road favorite, 1-0 TY. Colorado allowed 65 or less points in its Pac-12 wins, 76-75 in losses. UCLA lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 3-4 in Pac-12, 1-2 at home- Bruins are 0-10 TY when they allow more than 65 points. Pac-12 road favorites of 5 or fewer points are 6-4 ATS TY.

            Stanford won four in row, 11 of last 12 games with Oregon State; Beavers lost their last two trips to the Farm, by 13-9 points. OSU lost its last four games, is disappointing 2-6 in Pac-12, 1-3 on road, with losses by 12-8-13, with win at Colorado. Beavers are 1-2 ATS as road underdogs, after being 11-4 last two years- they’re shooting only 27.7% on arc in Pac-12 games. Stanford lost its last two games by total of six points after a 15-2 start; they’re 4-2 in Pac-12, 3-0 at home, with wins by 16-6-26 points. Pac-12 home favorites of 8+ points are 8-3 ATS TY.

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              • Friday’s 6-pack
                — Happy birthday to the great Gene Hackman, who turned 90 Thursday.
                — Raptors 115, Cavaliers 109— Toronto has won nine games in a row.
                — Hawks 127, 76ers 117— Philly lost eight of its last ten road games.
                — Celtics 119, Warriors 104— Golden State is 10-39, worst record in NBA.
                — Nuggets 106, Jazz 100— Denver had a 27-1 run in this game.
                — Kings 124, Clippers 103— Sacramento outscored LA 36-14 in 2nd quarter.


                Quote of the Day:
                “It takes two to lie, Marge. One to lie and one to listen.”
                Homer Simpson

                Friday’s quiz
                Which NBA team drafted Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s father, in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft?

                Thursday’s quiz
                Central Michigan’s sports teams are known as the Chippewas.

                Wednesday’s quiz
                Super Bowl V was the first one with a single digit pointspread; Colts (+2.5) beat Dallas 16-13. Super Bowls III and IV were both won by double digit underdogs.

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                Friday’s List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here…….

                13) From ESPN Stats/Info, and Elias Sports:

                Kansas City Chiefs have gone with a pass play 61.4% of the time this season, including playoffs. The only teams with higher % prior to playing in a Super Bowl were the 2008 Cardinals (63.1%) and the 2009 Colts (62.8%). Both teams lost in the Super Bowl.

                12) Ohio State freshman D.J. Carton is stepping away from the basketball program to focus on his mental health. Carton, the Buckeyes’ 3rd-leading scorer, 2nd-leading assist guy, averaging 10.4 ppg and 3.0 apg.

                Ohio State lost six of its last eight games, after starting the season 11-1.

                11) Nevada sportsbooks had handle of $5.3B last year, a 6.1% increase over 2018, and a hold of $329.1M, a 9.5% increase over the year before.

                10) SEC commissioner Greg Sankey announced that approximately $651M of total revenue was divided among the 14 schools of the SEC for the 2018-19 fiscal year (up from $627.1M distributed in 2017-18). That’s $44.6M per school. Lot of money.

                9) Maryland 82, Iowa 72— Terrapins avenge an earlier loss, have won four games in a row, are 15-4, 7-3 in Big 14 games, 5-0 at home.

                8) UCLA 72, Colorado 68— Buffs lose for only third time in 12 games, slip to 5-3 in Pac-12. UCLA will be a tough out in the Pac-12 tourney and the NIT.

                7) Upsets:
                — Louisiana (+12) 66, Tex-Arlington 65
                — Weber State (+9.5) 75, Southern Utah 65
                — High Point (+9) 62, Campbell 57
                — Oregon State (+8.5) 68, Stanford 63
                — UCLA (+5) 72, Colorado 68
                — UAB (+4.5) 76, Texas-San Antonio 68
                — Tennessee State (+4.5) 72, Jacksonville State 62

                6) Arizona 75, Washington 72— Huskies lost for 4th time in row, and 8th time in last ten games; losing their point guard (grades) was a disaster- they fall apart at the end of close games.

                — Washington led by 9 with 12:52 left after a dunk, but kid who dunked got a technical for yapping, giving the two points back.
                — Huskies made 14-28 3-pointers, shot 35.5% inside arc.
                — Washington was outscored 11-3 over final 4:45 of game.

                5) Little Rock 96, Coastal Carolina 79— Trojans were 39-47 on foul line, a ridiculous amount of FT’s in a college game; Coastal was 22-33. Little Rock leads Sun Belt with a 10-2 mark.

                4) Florida Atlantic 69, Western Kentucky 65— Hilltoppers fall into a tie for 2nd in C-USA; their bench played total of 21:00, a bad omen when the conference tourney rolls around.

                3) William & Mary 59, Northeastern 58— Tribe takes over first place in CAA, which doesn’t mean that much, since conference tourney is at a neutral site- only the tournament winner will go to the NCAA’s- W&M has never been to the NCAA tournament.

                2) Illinois 59, Minnesota 51— Illini wins its seventh game in a row; they’re 8-2 in Big 14.

                1) Oregon State 68, Stanford 63— Cardinal has now lost three games in a row after starting season 15-2, and the Oregon Ducks come calling next.

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                • Friday's Tip Sheet
                  David Schwab

                  The final Friday of January is rather quiet when it comes to betting on college basketball. However, there are a pair of matchups in the MAC and Atlantic 10 that could attract some attention from the public.

                  The early start sends the Akron Zips on the road to face the Kent State Golden Flashes. A little later Friday night, the VCU Rams head to Kingston to tangle with the Rhode Island Rams.

                  Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes
                  (CBS Sports Network, 6:30 p.m. ET)

                  Opening Odds: Kent State -2.5, Total 148


                  Betting Matchup

                  At 6-2 straight-up in conference play, the Zips are one game ahead of Kent State in the MAC standings and one game out of the lead held by Bowling Green. They are coming off Tuesday’s surprising 77-74 loss to Buffalo as 7 ½-point home favorites. They have now failed to cover in three of their last four games. Akron is 7-2 SU over its past nine games as part of an overall record of 16-5. It is 11-8 against the spread with the total staying UNDER in four of the last six games.

                  The Zips are averaging 77.8 points per game and allowing 65.2 points on defense.

                  Kent State (15-6 SU, 10-8-1 ATS) snapped a recent three-game skid (SU and ATS) with back-to-back road wins as an underdog against Buffalo and Toledo. It is 2-4 ATS over its last six games. With 83 points in Tuesday’s 13-point win against Toledo, the Golden Flashes were able to erase a 21-point deficit.

                  Troy Simons ended that game with 21 points. Kent State is averaging 78.3 PPG while giving up 69.0 points a game.

                  Betting Trends

                  -- The Zips are 6-1 ATS in seven previous road games this season and the total has stayed UNDER in three of their last four games on the road.

                  -- The Golden Flashes have covered in five of their last seven home games with the total going OVER or ending as a PUSH in five of those contests.

                  -- The home team has won the last four meetings SU with the series tied 2-2 ATS. The total stayed UNDER in all four of those games and it has stayed UNDER in nine of the last 10 games between the two.


                  VCU Rams at Rhode Island Rams
                  (ESPN2, 7:00 p.m. ET)

                  Opening Odds: Rhode Island -1, Total 141


                  Betting Matchup

                  VCU has run its current winning streak to four games (SU and ATS) with Tuesday’s 87-68 romp over Richmond as a 9 ½-point home favorite. The Rams are 6-2 SU in conference play as part of an overall record of 16-5. One of those A 10 losses was a 65-56 setback at home to Rhode Island on Jan. 11. The Rams closed as 8 ½-point favorites in that game. The total has gone OVER in four of their last five outings.

                  Junior forward Marcus Santos-Silva leads all scorers with 13.2 points per game and he has a team-high 9.2 rebounds a game.

                  The other Rams in this matchup have a SU 7-1 mark in A 10 play. After an opening loss to Richmond, they have won their last seven games while going 6-1 ATS. The total has gone OVER in recent double-digit road victories against St. Bonaventure and George Mason after staying UNDER in the previous six games. Rhode Island is 15-5 SU with an 11-9 record ATS.

                  Jeff Dowtin scored 20 points and Tyrese Martin added 18 points and 10 rebounds in Tuesday’s 78-64 win at George Mason.

                  Betting Trends

                  -- The Rams are 0-4 ATS in all four games this season closing as underdogs. The total has gone OVER in four of their last six road games.

                  -- The Rams have failed to cover in three of their last five home games while going 4-1 SU. The total has stayed UNDER in five of their last six games at home.

                  -- Rhode Island’s earlier win this year raised its record to 7-3 both SU and ATS in its last 10 games against VCU. The total has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in five of the last six meetings.

                  Comment


                  • 851HARVARD -852 PENNSYLVANIA
                    PENNSYLVANIA is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games after a game where they covered the spread over the last 2 seasons.

                    853AKRON -854 KENT ST
                    KENT ST is 9-2 ATS (6.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

                    57COLUMBIA -858 YALE
                    YALE is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season in the current season.

                    859SIENA -860 IONA
                    SIENA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

                    861DARTMOUTH -862 PRINCETON
                    PRINCETON is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after 2 straight games where opponent was called for 15 or less fouls over the last 2 seasons.

                    863MARIST -864 NIAGARA
                    NIAGARA is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) off an embarrassing road loss scoring less than 60 points over the last 2 seasons.

                    865FAIRFIELD -866 RIDER
                    RIDER is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.

                    867MANHATTAN -868 ST PETERS
                    ST PETERS are 7-1 ATS (5.9 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

                    869CORNELL -870 BROWN
                    CORNELL is 100-67 ATS (26.3 Units) in road games when playing only their 2nd game in a week since 1997.

                    871QUINNIPIAC -872 CANISIUS
                    CANISIUS are 13-3 ATS (9.7 Units) in home games when playing only their 2nd game in a week in the last 3 seasons.

                    873VA COMMONWEALTH -874 RHODE ISLAND
                    RHODE ISLAND is 9-2 ATS (6.8 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

                    875N KENTUCKY -876 WI-GREEN BAY
                    WI-GREEN BAY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in January games in the last 3 seasons.

                    877WRIGHT ST -878 WI-MILWAUKEE
                    WI-MILWAUKEE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days in the last 3 seasons.

                    879OAKLAND -880 DETROIT
                    DETROIT is 21-48 ATS (-31.8 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game after 15+ games since 1997.

                    Comment


                    • NCAAB
                      Dunkel

                      Friday, January 31



                      Harvard @ Pennsylvania

                      Game 851-852
                      January 31, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Harvard
                      57.887
                      Pennsylvania
                      52.146
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Harvard
                      by 5 1/2
                      142
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Pennsylvania
                      by 1
                      143 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Harvard
                      (+1); Under

                      Akron @ Kent State

                      Game 853-854
                      January 31, 2020 @ 6:30 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Akron
                      58.264
                      Kent State
                      56.595
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Akron
                      by 1 1/2
                      146
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Kent State
                      by 2 1/2
                      148
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Akron
                      (+2 1/2); Under

                      Siena @ Iona

                      Game 859-860
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Siena
                      47.410
                      Iona
                      50.635
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Iona
                      by 3
                      150
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Iona
                      Pick
                      146
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Iona
                      Over

                      Manhattan @ St Peter's

                      Game 867-868
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Manhattan
                      50.363
                      St Peter's
                      48.080
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Manhattan
                      by 2 1/2
                      125
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      St Peter's
                      by 3 1/2
                      120 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Manhattan
                      (+3 1/2); Over

                      Marist @ Niagara

                      Game 863-864
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Marist
                      40.212
                      Niagara
                      48.856
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Niagara
                      by 8 1/2
                      135
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Niagara
                      by 6
                      131 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Niagara
                      (-6); Over

                      Dartmouth @ Princeton

                      Game 861-862
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Dartmouth
                      50.249
                      Princeton
                      53.218
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Princeton
                      by 3
                      133
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Princeton
                      by 5 1/2
                      132
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Dartmouth
                      (+5 1/2); Over

                      Cornell @ Brown

                      Game 869-870
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Cornell
                      44.329
                      Brown
                      51.443
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Brown
                      by 7
                      132
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Brown
                      by 9
                      135
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Cornell
                      (+9); Under

                      Bowling Green @ Buffalo

                      Game 855-856
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Bowling Green
                      53.627
                      Buffalo
                      59.556
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Buffalo
                      by 6
                      152
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Buffalo
                      by 4
                      156 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Buffalo
                      (-4); Under

                      Quinnipiac @ Canisius

                      Game 871-872
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Quinnipiac
                      44.399
                      Canisius
                      51.435
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Canisius
                      by 7
                      139
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Canisius
                      by 4 1/2
                      144
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Canisius
                      (-4 1/2); Under

                      Oakland @ Detroit

                      Game 879-880
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Oakland
                      47.772
                      Detroit
                      45.825
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Oakland
                      by 2
                      144
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Detroit
                      by 3
                      138 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Oakland
                      (+3); Over

                      Fairfield @ Rider

                      Game 865-866
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Fairfield
                      43.947
                      Rider
                      53.346
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Rider
                      by 9 1/2
                      141
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Rider
                      by 6 1/2
                      134
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Rider
                      (-6 1/2); Over

                      Columbia @ Yale

                      Game 857-858
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Columbia
                      43.475
                      Yale
                      61.338
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Yale
                      by 18
                      132
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Yale
                      by 15 1/2
                      131 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Yale
                      (-15 1/2); Over

                      VA-Commonwealth @ Rhode Island

                      Game 873-874
                      January 31, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      VA-Commonwealth
                      66.205
                      Rhode Island
                      63.561
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      VA-Commonwealth
                      by 2 1/2
                      140
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      VA-Commonwealth
                      Pick
                      141
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      VA-Commonwealth
                      Under

                      Wright State @ WI-Milwaukee

                      Game 877-878
                      January 31, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Wright State
                      62.387
                      WI-Milwaukee
                      45.629
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Wright State
                      by 16 1/2
                      151
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Wright State
                      by 6 1/2
                      150 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Wright State
                      (-6 1/2); Over

                      Northern Kentucky @ Green Bay

                      Game 875-876
                      January 31, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Northern Kentucky
                      54.282
                      Green Bay
                      48.450
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Northern Kentucky
                      by 6
                      165
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Northern Kentucky
                      by 3
                      154
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Northern Kentucky
                      (-3); Over

                      Comment


                      • NCAAB
                        Armadillo's Write-Up

                        Friday, January 31


                        Harvard won its last eight games, with wins at Cal/USF; Crimson is experience team #45 that is 12-4 vs schedule #178- they’re 6-4 vs teams ranked in top 200, 6-1 in true road games, with loss by 5 at Northeastern. Penn lost three of last four games, losing twice to Princeton by 14-5 points; Quakers are experience team #108 that is 7-7 vs schedule #94. Home side won nine of last 11 Harvard-Penn games; Harvard won 10 of last 14 games with Penn, beating Quakers three times LY, by 7-6-8 points; Crimson lost four of last five visits to the Palestra.

                        Akron is 6-2 in MAC, 4-0 on road, with three of those wins by 21+ points; Zips lost last game by 3 to Buffalo Tuesday- they’ve made 44.2% of their 3’s in MAC games, 39.9% for season (#5 in country). Akron is 5-2 overall on road, with losses at West Va/Louisville. Akron-Kent State split their last eight meetings; Zips lost five of last six visits to Kent, losing last two by 10-3 points. Golden Flashes are 5-3 in MAC, 2-1 at home; they won last two games, both on road. Kent is 0-2 in top 100 games, losing by 19 at Ohio State, 28 at Mississippi State.

                        Buffalo won 11 of last 12 games with Bowling Green, winning last eight meetings played here; Bulls beat BG 87-73 in LY’s MAC tourney. Buffalo won five of its last six games; they split four MAC home games. Buffalo is 13-2 this season when they score 74+ points, 0-4 when they score less than 74. Bulls are experience team #130 that is playing pace #6. Bowling Green won its last seven games, with six of the wins by 6 or fewer points- they won all three MAC road games, scoring 84.3 ppg. Falcons are #2 in country at protecting ball (turnovers 14.2% of time).

                        Yale won seven of last eight games with Columbia, but Lions covered last three trips to New Haven, upsetting Bulldogs 83-75 (+12) here LY. Columbia lost seven of its last nine games, splitting pair of Ivy games with Cornell; Lions are experience team #109 that is 5-12 vs schedule #267, 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 18-19-36 points. Yale won 10 of its last 11 games, with pair of Ivy wins over Brown; Bulldogs are experience team #46 that is 12-4 vs schedule #95- this is only their fourth D-I home game this season- they won first three, by 11-13-14 points.

                        Iona split its last six games after a 2-7 start; Gaels are 3-5 in MAAC, 2-3 at home, with two of three home losses by one point. Iona is experience team #3 but they’re playing without coach Cluess, who is battling an illness this season. Iona is 17-5 in its last 22 games with Siena, but Saints won two of last three visits to New Rochelle, with both wins by a basket. Iona beat Siena in four of last five MAAC tourneys. Siena is 0-9 on road, 9-0 at home, losing MAAC road games by 8-12-1-10 points; over last three years, they’re 5-11 ATS as a road underdog, 0-2 TY.

                        Princeton won 10 of last 11 games with Dartmouth; Big Green lost its last ten games in Jadwin Gym, covering one of last four. Dartmouth lost its last five games, losing pair of Ivy games with Harvard by total of nine points; Big Green is experience team #69 that is 6-10 vs schedule #209, losing last three road games, by 2-14-5 points. Dartmouth is 1-7 vs top 200 teams, with only win over Buffalo in season opener. Princeton won five of its last six games, beating Penn twice by total of nine points; this is their first D-I game in three weeks.

                        Niagara-Marist split their last dozen games; teams split last four meetings played here. Favorites covered last three series games. Niagara split its first eight MAAC games; they’re 3-1 at home, with only loss by 5 to Manhattan. Purple Eagles are worst rebounding team in country; their last three wins were by total of four points. Niagara is experience team #286 that is 6-13 vs schedule #145; they changed coaches during preseason practice. Marist split its last six games after a 1-11 start; Red Foxes lost three of four MAAC road games, losing by 6-8-13 points.

                        Rider won its last three games with Fairfield, the last two by total of three points; teams split last six series games played in Broncs’ Zoo. Fairfield split its eight MAAC games, losing three of four on road, with lone win 46-42 at Canisius; Stags are turning ball over 22.4% of time- their eFG% is 44.9% in MAAC play, worst in league. Rider won its last two games by four points each; they are 5-4 in MAAC, 3-1 at home, with lone loss by 3 to Iona. MAAC opponents are shooting 55.3% inside arc against Rider, worst in MAAC.

                        Manhattan won its last three games with Saint Peter’s, winning last two visits to Jersey City, by 11-2 points. Jaspers lost their last three games, by 7-2-4 points; they’re 4-4 in MAAC, splitting four road games, losing by 8 at Fairfield, 2 at Marist. Manhattan is shooting only 45.2% inside arc; their eFG% is #297 in country. Saint Peter’s won three of its last four games after a 5-9 start; they’re 5-4 in MAAC, 3-1 at home, with all four home games decided by 6 or less points- their only home loss was by 4 to Canisius. Peacocks are turning ball over 25.3% of time (#350).

                        Cornell-Brown split their last six games; underdogs covered four of last five series games. Big Red lost two of their last three visits to Brown, losing by 20-3 points. Cornell is 2-11- they also have two D-3 wins, which don’t really count. Big Red split pair of Ivy games with Columbia; they are 0-9 in true road games, with three losses by 4 or less points. Big Red is shooting 27.3% on arc for season (#341). Brown lost five of its last six games, losing pair of games with Yale by 14-11 points. Bears are turning ball over 23.5% of time (#343), have #302 eFG%.

                        Quinnipiac lost three of last four games; they’re 5-3 in MAAC, losing last two road games, by 12 at Manhattan, 23 at Siena. Bobcats are shooting only 42.8% inside arc in MAAC tilts. Canisius lost its last two games, scoring 60.5 ppg; they’re 3-6 in MAAC, winning last two home games, by 10-9 points over Siena/Rider. Griffins are turning ball over 22.3% of time (#318), making only 30.7% of their 3’s (#287). Canisius won eight of last 11 games with Quinnipiac, winning last three meetings played here, by 6-7-5 points. Underdogs are 9-4 ATS in last 13 series games.

                        Rhode Island outscored VCU 19-8 on foul line in its 65-56 upset win in Richmond Jan 11; VCU shot 31.3% from floor. URI won six of last seven series games; winning last two meetings here, by 10-6 points. Underdogs covered four of last five series games. VCU won its last four games, winning games at LaSalle/St Joe’s; VCU is 6-2 in A-14, scoring 56-65 points in losses to URI, Dayton. Rhode Island won its last seven games, winning last three home games by 11-3-22 points; they’re forcing turnovers 21.2% of time (#66), have #61 eFG% defense in country.

                        Green Bay won 73-59 at Northern Kentucky Dec 30; Norse made just 5-26 shots on arc. NKU is 5-2 in Horizon meetings, winning last two visits to Green Bay, by 12-4 points. Norse won five of last six games, losing last game by 32 at Wright State last Friday; NKU is 6-3 in Horizon, scoring 79.3 ppg in the wins, 60 ppg in losses. Norse is shooting 54.4% inside arc, 30.8% outside arc in Horizon games. Green Bay won three of last four games, all of which were decided by 4 or fewer points; Phoenix are 5-4 in Horizon, splitting their four road games.

                        Wright State made 11-19 on arc in its 82-70 home win over Milwaukee Dec 30; Raiders won eight of last ten series games, winning three of last four visits here, with all three wins by 2 or 3 points. Wright won three in row, 11 of last 12 games; they’re 8-1 in Horizon, 3-1 on road, with only loss by 4 at UIC. Raiders have #57 eFG% defense in country; opponents are shooting only 29.9% on arc against them. Milwaukee won five of its last seven games after starting season 3-9; five of their last six wins were by 5 or fewer points.

                        Detroit won three of last four games after starting season 3-15; Titans are 4-5 in Horizon, 3-1 at home, with only loss by point to Wright State. Detroit is shooting only 43.8% on arc (#339)- their eFG% is #319. Oakland is only 2-7 in Horizon, but one of wins was 78-69 at home over Detroit Dec 28; Grizzlies led by 20 at half, shot 62.5% inside arc. Oakland is 11-2 in Horizon meetings, winning last four trips to the Motor City, by 4-9-6-6 points. Oakland lost four in row, 11 of last 13 games overall.

                        Comment


                        • NCAAB

                          Friday, January 31


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                          Trend Report
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                          Harvard @ Pennsylvania
                          Harvard
                          Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                          Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          Pennsylvania
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pennsylvania's last 5 games
                          Pennsylvania is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

                          Akron @ Kent State
                          Akron
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 5 games when playing Kent State
                          Akron is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                          Kent State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing Akron
                          Kent State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

                          Cornell @ Brown
                          Cornell
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cornell's last 7 games when playing Brown
                          Cornell is 15-2-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Brown
                          Brown
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brown's last 7 games when playing Cornell
                          Brown is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

                          Siena @ Iona
                          Siena
                          Siena is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Iona
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Siena's last 5 games when playing Iona
                          Iona
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iona's last 5 games when playing Siena
                          Iona is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Siena

                          Marist @ Niagara
                          Marist
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist's last 6 games when playing on the road against Niagara
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Marist's last 9 games when playing Niagara
                          Niagara
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Niagara's last 6 games when playing at home against Marist
                          Niagara is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

                          Fairfield @ Rider
                          Fairfield
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fairfield's last 5 games when playing Rider
                          Fairfield is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Rider
                          Rider
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rider's last 7 games
                          Rider is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

                          Manhattan @ Saint Peter's
                          Manhattan
                          Manhattan is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
                          Manhattan is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Saint Peter's
                          Saint Peter's
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games
                          Saint Peter's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

                          Bowling Green @ Buffalo
                          Bowling Green
                          Bowling Green is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 5 games on the road
                          Buffalo
                          Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Bowling Green
                          Buffalo is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Bowling Green

                          Columbia @ Yale
                          Columbia
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Columbia's last 9 games when playing on the road against Yale
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbia's last 6 games when playing Yale
                          Yale
                          Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
                          Yale is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

                          Dartmouth @ Princeton
                          Dartmouth
                          Dartmouth is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Princeton
                          The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Dartmouth's last 15 games on the road
                          Princeton
                          Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dartmouth
                          Princeton is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Dartmouth

                          VCU @ Rhode Island
                          VCU
                          VCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
                          VCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                          Rhode Island
                          Rhode Island is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          Rhode Island is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing VCU

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

                          Quinnipiac @ Canisius
                          Quinnipiac
                          Quinnipiac is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Canisius
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Quinnipiac's last 10 games
                          Canisius
                          Canisius is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Quinnipiac
                          Canisius is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

                          Wright State @ Wisconsin-Milwaukee
                          Wright State
                          Wright State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
                          Wright State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wisconsin-Milwaukee
                          Wisconsin-Milwaukee
                          The total has gone OVER in 10 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 12 games
                          Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Wright State

                          Northern Kentucky @ Wisconsin-Green Bay
                          Northern Kentucky
                          No trends to report
                          Wisconsin-Green Bay
                          Wisconsin-Green Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wisconsin-Green Bay's last 7 games when playing Northern Kentucky


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                          Comment


                          • NCAAB
                            Long Sheet

                            Friday, January 31


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                            HARVARD (13 - 4) at PENNSYLVANIA (8 - 7) - 1/31/2020, 5:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            HARVARD is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
                            HARVARD is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                            HARVARD is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                            HARVARD is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                            HARVARD is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
                            PENNSYLVANIA is 108-143 ATS (-49.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                            PENNSYLVANIA is 108-143 ATS (-49.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            HARVARD is 5-0 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
                            HARVARD is 4-2 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
                            4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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                            AKRON (16 - 5) at KENT ST (15 - 6) - 1/31/2020, 6:30 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            KENT ST is 2-2 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
                            KENT ST is 2-2 straight up against AKRON 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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                            BOWLING GREEN (16 - 5) at BUFFALO (14 - 7) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            BOWLING GREEN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                            BUFFALO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            BOWLING GREEN is 3-2 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
                            BUFFALO is 4-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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                            COLUMBIA (6 - 12) at YALE (14 - 4) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            YALE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
                            YALE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
                            YALE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
                            YALE is 98-65 ATS (+26.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
                            YALE is 98-66 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
                            COLUMBIA is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                            COLUMBIA is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 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
                            COLUMBIA is 2-1 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
                            YALE is 3-1 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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                            SIENA (9 - 9) at IONA (5 - 10) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            SIENA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                            SIENA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
                            SIENA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
                            IONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
                            IONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
                            IONA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
                            IONA is 72-102 ATS (-40.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
                            IONA is 64-91 ATS (-36.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
                            IONA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                            DARTMOUTH (7 - 10) at PRINCETON (7 - 8) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            PRINCETON is 160-125 ATS (+22.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            PRINCETON is 2-2 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
                            PRINCETON is 3-1 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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                            MARIST (4 - 14) at NIAGARA (6 - 13) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            NIAGARA is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                            NIAGARA is 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.


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




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                            FAIRFIELD (8 - 11) at RIDER (11 - 8) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            FAIRFIELD is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                            FAIRFIELD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
                            FAIRFIELD is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                            FAIRFIELD is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
                            FAIRFIELD is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
                            RIDER is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                            RIDER is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                            RIDER is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                            RIDER is 14-35 ATS (-24.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
                            RIDER is 91-123 ATS (-44.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                            RIDER is 91-123 ATS (-44.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                            RIDER is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
                            RIDER is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                            RIDER is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
                            RIDER is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                            RIDER is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
                            RIDER is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            RIDER is 2-1 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
                            RIDER is 3-0 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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                            MANHATTAN (8 - 9) at ST PETERS (8 - 10) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            ST PETERS is 89-61 ATS (+21.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
                            ST PETERS is 83-113 ATS (-41.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                            ST PETERS is 83-113 ATS (-41.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


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




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                            CORNELL (4 - 11) at BROWN (7 - 8) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            CORNELL is 73-44 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            CORNELL is 3-1 against the spread versus BROWN over the last 3 seasons
                            CORNELL is 3-1 straight up against BROWN 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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                            QUINNIPIAC (10 - 8) at CANISIUS (8 - 12) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            QUINNIPIAC is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
                            QUINNIPIAC is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                            QUINNIPIAC is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            CANISIUS is 3-2 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
                            CANISIUS is 4-1 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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                            VA COMMONWEALTH (16 - 5) at RHODE ISLAND (15 - 5) - 1/31/2020, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            VA COMMONWEALTH is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
                            VA COMMONWEALTH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
                            RHODE ISLAND is 74-106 ATS (-42.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.


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




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                            N KENTUCKY (14 - 7) at WI-GREEN BAY (10 - 12) - 1/31/2020, 9:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            N KENTUCKY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
                            WI-GREEN BAY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            N KENTUCKY is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
                            N KENTUCKY is 4-1 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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                            WRIGHT ST (18 - 4) at WI-MILWAUKEE (10 - 11) - 1/31/2020, 8:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            WI-MILWAUKEE is 180-143 ATS (+22.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                            WI-MILWAUKEE is 221-176 ATS (+27.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
                            WI-MILWAUKEE is 215-171 ATS (+26.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
                            WI-MILWAUKEE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
                            WRIGHT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
                            WRIGHT ST is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
                            WRIGHT ST is 4-2 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
                            4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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                            • Hawkeyes worth backing at home, and the NCAA basketball best bets you need to make this weekend
                              Rohit Ponnaiya

                              Luka Garza has put up 23 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for Iowa this season, leading them to a 15-6 record.

                              There's more than just the Super Bowl going on this weekend with a bevy of great college basketball games on the betting board, highlighted by a rematch of last year's Elite Eight matchup between Auburn and Kentucky as well as a Big Ten battle on Sunday with Iowa hosting Illinois. We break down the odds for both those games and much more, as we bring you the best betting notes and predictions in NCAA basketball this weekend.

                              LOOKING FOR ANOTHER NCAA TOURNAMENT BERTH

                              We're starting things off with some Ivy League ball on Friday night, as Yale hosts Columbia as 15.5-point favorites. Yale is 14-4 SU and two of those losses were by just two points on the road against North Carolina and Penn State.

                              The Bulldogs play excellent perimeter defense while forward Jordan Bruner protects the rim. They hold opponents to just 36.4 percent shooting from the floor, and limited Clemson to 45 points and PSU to 58 points earlier this season.

                              That's bad news for a Columbia team that ranks outside the Top-300 schools in the country in shooting percentage, converting at a clip of just 41 percent. Take Columbia's team total Under 58.


                              ELITE EIGHT REMATCH

                              We get a rematch of last year's Elite Eight matchup as the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats take on the No. 16 Auburn Tigers on Saturday. Auburn started the season off 15-0 before getting destroyed in back to back contests on the road against Alabama and Florida.

                              The Tigers performances at home haven't been impressive either, barely holding on for victories against Vandy, Iowa State and Ole Miss. Their five conference wins have come against programs that are a combined 10-25 in SEC play this year.

                              While Auburn is averaging 79.3 points per game they shoot a modest 44.3 percent from the field, compared to the Wildcats who convert at a clip of 46.2 percent. And while UK doesn't shoot well from deep the Tigers haven't exactly excelled in that department either this season.

                              Kentucky's Ashton Hagans, Immanuel Quickley, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Richards all average over 13 points per game which makes the Wildcats very hard to defend. John Calipari's squad seems to be getting better with every week. The Wildcat have won eight of their previous nine games and have quality wins against Texas Tech, Louisville and Michigan State this season. Take Kentucky to cover the spread.


                              ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE

                              Wichita State moved back into the AP Top 25 rankings after victories last week against South Florida and Central Florida. Despite their 17-3 record overall, four teams are ahead of the Shockers in the America Athletic Conference standings, including Tulsa who they face on the road on Saturday.

                              This was expected to be a rebuilding year for Frank Haith's squad, but the Hurricanes have been winning thanks to a defense that holds opponents to just 39 percent shooting from the field and just 28.2 percent from beyond the arc.

                              Wichita State shoots just 40.7 percent from the field and that number drops to 37.7 percent on the road. That said, the Shockers limit foes to a shooting percentage of 38.4, so Saturday's contest could get ugly.

                              With Tulsa 10-1 to the Under at home this season, bet it again.


                              BIG TEN BATTLE

                              If you're looking for some action before Super Bowl festivities get underway, a Big Ten showdown between Iowa and Illinois should whet your appetition on Sunday. Illinois has won seven games in a row while Iowa was on a five-game winning streak before losing to Maryland on Thursday night.

                              In conference play Iowa has the highest scoring team in the Big Ten, putting up 77.6 ppg against conference foes. But Illinois has the top defense, holding Big Ten opponents to 60.1 ppg. So who has the edge? Illinois hasn't had much success from deep, ranking outside the Top-300 in 3-point percentage and 3-pointers made. While Illinois usually has an advantage in the paint with big man Kofi Cockburn, he might be slowed down by Iowa center Luka Garza (23.1 ppg, 10.7 rpg).

                              The Fighting Illini are coming off a victory against Minnesota but went just 21 for 63 from the floor in the game. If they shoot anywhere near that poorly on Sunday they won't be able to keep pace with the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes have an average scoring margin of plus-14.9 ppg at home and are 4-0 SU and ATS in the last four meetings head-to-head. Back Iowa to cover.


                              MID-MAJOR TO WATCH: STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (18-3 SU, 10-7-1 ATS, 7-11 O/U)

                              The Lumberjacks are at the top of the Southland Conference standings thanks to an offense that puts up 80.9 ppg (13th in the country) on 49.2 percent shooting from the field. On Saturday they play on the road against Sam Houston State who sit just behind them in the conference standings.

                              Sam Houston State also averages 80.9 ppg and sits outside the Top-200 schools in scoring defense. The Over on the game total might seem like the obvious play with two-high scoring teams in action, but we're not so sure.

                              Over the last three games, Stephen F. Austin has seen its scoring dip to 70 ppg on 42.8 percent shooting. And while Sam Houston State runs at the sixth-fastest pace in the country on the road (79.7 possessions per game), the Bearcats slow the pace down at home (73.7 possessions per contest). When you add in the fact that the Lumberjacks pressure defense forces the most turnovers in the country (21.6 per game), we like the Under.


                              NATIONAL TITLE ODDS

                              We now have a three-way tie for first place in the National Championship odds list. Baylor, Gonzaga and Kansas are all listed at +1,000 despite Baylor having a better overall and conference record than Kansas, and defeating them 67-55 at Allen Fieldhouse three weeks ago.

                              The Jayhawks host Texas Tech on Saturday while Baylor faces Texas Christian. Gonzaga should have an easier matchup on the road against San Francisco a program they have defeated in 16 consecutive games dating back to 2012.


                              BETTING TRENDS

                              • Home teams have been a good bet to fade over the past seven days. Over the last week, away teams have gone 164-142 ATS (53.6 percent) while away favorites have gone 54-39 ATS (58.3 percent).

                              • Conference play has not been kind to Oklahoma State. The Cowboys lost 65-50 to Kansas on Tuesday making them 0-7 SU and ATS against Big 12 opponents. They'll try to snap out of their funk against the Oklahoma Sooners on the weekend. With both teams outside the Top-250 in field goal percentage and inside the Top-50 in opponent field goal percentage, the Under might be the play. And for those that like head to head trends, the Under has cashed in nine of the last 11 meetings between the rivals.

                              • From the conference that brought us Ja Morant, comes the top Over team in the country: the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks! The Skyhawks are absolutely brutal, hanging out near the bottom of the Ohio Valley Conference standings but their terrible defense has them 15-3 O/U this season. On Saturday, the Skyhawks take on Morehead State who has cashed the Under in five of its previous six contests.

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                              • Saturday’s 6-pack
                                — Penn 75, Harvard 72 OT— Yale, Princeton lead Ivy League at 3-0 .
                                — Kent State 68, Akron 67— Both teams are 6-3 in MAC.
                                — Bowling Green 78, Buffalo 77— Falcons won their last eight games.
                                — Siena 87, Iona 64— Saints get their first road win in ten tries.
                                — Thunder 111, Suns 107— OKC won six of its last seven games.
                                — Portland 127, Lakers 119— Damian Lillard is the first player in NBA history to record 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ 3’s in five straight games.


                                Quote of the Day:
                                “That’s why I wanted out. I never felt like the organization was really trying to win a Super Bowl and really chasing the Super Bowl. Because that’s what today’s day and age is. The game today is you can’t just hope you draft well and not go after free agents and you just end up in the Super Bowl. You gotta go get it.”
                                Carson Palmer, talking about his time with the Bengals

                                Saturday’s quiz
                                Who was the 49ers’ quarterback last time they played in the Super Bowl?

                                Friday’s quiz
                                Golden State Warriors drafted Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s father, in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft.

                                Thursday’s quiz
                                Central Michigan’s sports teams are known as the Chippewas.

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                                Saturday’s Den: Looking at mid-major college hoop leagues……

                                13) WCC— Gonzaga is 8-0; they’ll be in the NCAA’s, but will anyone else from this league get in? The middle of the WCC has gotten better, and Saint Mary’s/BYU have been upset by teams in the middle, putting them squarely on the NCAA’s bubble. The conference tournament in Las Vegas could wind up being very interesting, especially a BYU-Saint Mary’s semi-final.

                                12) MAAC— Weird league; every team has 3+ losses, and 3+ wins. The last place team is only 3.5 games out of first place. In other words, the conference tournament in Atlantic City figures to be a circus. Iona has been in the NCAAs the last four years, but they’re playing with an interim coach this season and are struggling at 5-11, 3-6 in MAAC.

                                11) Horizon— Wright State is 9-1 and leads by two games; Northern Kentucky is the only other team in the league over .500 in league play. Five teams (half the league) are currently 5-5 in Horizon games.

                                10) Big Sky— Another wide-open league; Eastern Washington is 6-2, Montana is 7-3, despite being only 11-10 overall. Conference tournament is in Boise this year, should be interesting. The two Idaho teams in the league are in last and second-to-last place.

                                9) CAA— William & Mary has never been in the NCAAs, but they’re in first place in CAA right now, and their coach’s name is Fischer, so he must be smart, right? 🙂 Hofstra, Charleston and Towson are only a game behind the Tribe; Conference tournament is in Washington DC this year and as usual, should be solid entertainment.

                                8) Former NBA player Darrell Walker (10-year vet) has Little Rock at 10-2 in Sun Belt and in first place, four years after Chris Beard won 30 games with the Trojans. Rob Lanier has Georgia State at 7-3 in his first year with the Panthers. Sun Belt tourney starts out at campus sites; the semis/finals are in New Orleans. Having home court edge figures to be a powerful thing.

                                7) Southern— Bottom three teams in league are combined 3-25 in conference play, which means the other seven teams are all over .500 in league games. Semi-finals of their tournament figure to be excellent. This is an underrated league whose games should be on TV more.

                                6) Missouri Valley— Evansville won in Rupp Arena in November, but they’re 0-9 in Valley games. Northern Iowa leads league at 7-2; three teams are 6-3, so Arch Madness figures to be fun. UNI is 18-3 overall, with a win at Colorado; they’re the clear-cut favorite here.

                                5) Mountain West— San Diego State is jogging to a league title; doubtful they get another team in NCAA’s, unless Aztecs get upset in conference tourney. Not sure who second-best team is; Utah State has been a disappointment, UNLV isn’t deep enough, Colorado State won six of its last seven games. Steve Alford has done better than expected in his first year at Reno.

                                4) Atlantic 14— Dayton is in NCAA’s; VCU/Rhode Island are both bubble teams that will be a problem if they make the field of 68. Dayton is going to be a popular pick to make the Final Four, maybe too popular. St Joe’s is 0-8; why the hell did they fire Phil Martelli?

                                3) American— Any team where Memphis is in 6th place has to be pretty good; Tigers are #353 experience team, the youngest team in country. Kelvin Sampson has Houston in first place, Tulsa is a surprising second, Cincinnati/Wichita State are bubble teams. SMU split its last six games, as they try to stay on the bubble.

                                2) Conference USA— This league is weird; their schedule after Feb 15 is determined by where teams are in standings, to try and boost league’s power ratings. North Texas is in first place as I type this, followed by Louisiana Tech/Western Kentucky. Half the teams in the league are either 4-5 or 5-4 in conference games.

                                1) Big West— No teams in top 100, so their tournament in Anaheim will be late night fun during Champ Week. Cal-Irvine/Hawai’i lead the league right now; Riverside/Northridge are much-improved, while Santa Barbara has been a disappointment. Who improves the most between now and the conference tournament? League appears to be fairly wide open.

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