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  • Saturday's NCAAB Trends and Indexes - 3/20

    Trends and Indexes

    Saturday, March 20

    Good Luck on day #79 of 2021!

    NOTE: As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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    One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.

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    • #3
      Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

      Since 2000, biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history:
      +21.5— Norfolk State over Missouri, 2012
      +20.5— Md-Baltimore County over Virginia, 2018
      +17.5— Hampton over Iowa State, 2001
      +16.5— Middle Tennessee State over Michigan State
      +15— Oral Roberts over Ohio State, 2021
      +14— Bucknell over Kansas, 2005

      Americans who have died from COVID-19: 540,430
      PLEASE wear a mask (over your nose/mouth) when you go out.


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      Armadillo: Saturday's Den: Wrapping up the first full day of March Madness

      West Virginia 84, Morehead State 67:
      — Bob Huggins wins his 900th game as a head coach.
      — Morehead State made 10-19 on the arc, still didn’t cover as 12-point dogs.
      — Sunday will be like a 2012 Big East reunion- West Virginia-Syracuse.

      North Texas 78, Purdue 69, OT:
      — Mean Green won its last five games, giving up 57 ppg.
      — This was Mean Green’s first NCAA Tournament win in school history.
      — Purdue is now 3-3 in their last six first round games.

      Oral Roberts 75, Ohio State 72, OT:
      — Four Oral Roberts starters played 42:00+
      — Buckeyes shot 5-23 on arc, 9-18 on foul line. No bueno.
      — If you care about such things, #15-seeds are 1-7 SU in next round, 2-5-1 ATS

      Oregon State 70, Tennessee 56:
      — Tennessee’s center Fulkerson (eye injury) didn’t play; Beavers’ 7-1 Silva was 8-8 from floor.
      — Oregon State wins NCAA Tournament game for first time since 1982.
      — Since 1987, #12-seeds are 31-18 ATS in 2nd round, 3-6 since 2014.

      Florida 75, Virginia Tech 70, OT:
      — Tech led by 10 early, by 8 with 15:03 left, let it slip away.
      — Hokies sent game to OT with 3-pointer with 0:01 left.
      — Florida G Appleby needed stitches for cut to forehead, played only 22:00.

      Oklahoma State 69, Liberty 60:
      — Liberty led by 3 at half; OSU outscored them 42-30 in second half.
      — Cunningham was 3-14 from floor; he tends to coast in first half of games.
      — Cunningham is obviously going to the NBA next year; how long does his brother keep his six-figure job as an assistant coach?

      Arkansas 85, Colgate 68:
      — Colgate played their butts off, led 31-17 early.
      — Colgate made 12-27 on arc, but turned ball over 22 times (-12)
      — Razorbacks won 12 of their last 14 games.

      Loyola Chi 71, Georgia Tech 60:
      — Tech got up 13-3 quickly, but missed Moses Wright, ACC player of year.
      — Loyola was 11-27 on arc, outscored Tech 10-3 on foul line.
      — Since 2013, MVC teams are 11-1 SU, 10-2 ATS in NCAA games.

      Rutgers 60, Clemson 56:
      — Clemson led by 5 early in 2nd half;
      — Rutgers held Tigers to 35.6% from floor, outrebounded them 41-32.
      — Favorites went 10-6 ATS in Friday’s games.

      Villanova 73, Winthrop 63
      — Villanova shot 57.7% inside arc, win for only 2nd time in last five games.
      — Winthrop finishes season 23-2; they were in NCAA for only 2nd time in last decade.
      — Villanova plays #13-seed North Texas Sunday.

      Syracuse 78, San Diego State 62
      — Syracuse made 15-27 on the arc; its easier shooting outside the dome.
      — Buddy Boeheim had 30 points; he’ll be in the NBA in two years.
      — San Diego State started four seniors; will their coach bolt for Minnesota?

      Wisconsin 85, North Carolina 62:
      — Only time Badgers scored more points this year? November 27, vs Ark-Pine Bluff.
      — Wisconsin made 13-27 on arc, scored 1.29 points/possession.
      — North Carolina was 2-5 this year when they rebounded 33.3% or less of their own missed shots; they grabbed 30% of their misses in this game.

      Texas Tech 65, Utah State 53:
      — Aggies shot 58% inside arc, but turned ball over 22 times (-14)
      — Texas Tech forces turnovers 24.1% of time (#6).
      — Arkansas-Texas Tech is a matchup from the old Southwest Conference.

      Illinois 78, Drexel 49:
      — This looked a 1-16 game; not competitive.
      — Dragons have to be proud of making NCAAs for first time since 1996.
      — Illinois took only eight foul shots, seven 3-pointers; they steamrolled Drexel.

      Baylor 79, Hartford 55:
      — This was a stress-free win for Baylor; they play Wisconsin-UNC winner Sunday.
      — Baylor is shooting 41.4% on arc this season, best in country.
      — America East teams are now 6-2 ATS in last eight tournament games; Hartford was +26.

      Houston 87, Cleveland State 56:
      — Cougars led by 8 at half, then coasted home; one of the day’s worst games.
      — Last eight years, Horizon teams are 0-9 in NCAA’s (2-7 ATS)
      — Houston has won 8 in a row, has #1 eFG% defense in country.

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        763NORFOLK ST -764 GONZAGA
        NORFOLK ST is 9-0 ATS (9 Units) in road games vs. good free throw shooting teams - making >=72% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.

        765MISSOURI -766 OKLAHOMA
        OKLAHOMA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

        767UC-SANTA BARBARA -768 CREIGHTON
        UC-SANTA BARBARA is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after a game committing 8 or less turnovers over the last 2 seasons.

        769OHIO U -770 VIRGINIA
        OHIO U is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

        771DRAKE -772 USC
        DRAKE is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) after 1 or more consecutive unders in the current season.

        773E WASHINGTON -774 KANSAS
        KANSAS are 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

        777GRAND CANYON -778 IOWA
        IOWA is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.

        779TEXAS SOUTHERN -780 MICHIGAN
        MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% in the current season.

        781ST BONAVENTURE -782 LSU
        ST BONAVENTURE is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.

        783GEORGETOWN -784 COLORADO
        COLORADO is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) in road games after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds in the last 3 seasons.
        Last edited by StarDust Bum; 03-20-2021, 12:00 PM.

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          Dunkel

          Saturday, March 20


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            NCAAB
            Long Sheet

            Saturday, March 20


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            • #7
              NCAAB
              Armadillo's Write-Up

              Saturday, March 20


              Georgetown (12) vs Colorado (5)
              Georgetown (13-12, 17-4)
              — ranked #56 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #113
              — Experience: #67
              — Continuity: #248
              — Hoyas are 2-3 outside the Big East
              — Hoyas were 9-12 before winning Big East tourney.
              — Georgetown is turning ball over 21.7% of time (#309)
              — This is Georgetown’s first NCAA tourney since 2015.
              — This is Patrick Ewing’s first NCAA game as a head coach.

              Colorado (22-8)
              — ranked #17 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #280
              — Experience: #30
              — Continuity: #85
              — Colorado won six of its last seven games.
              — Colorado is shooting 36.7% on the arc (#48)
              — Opponents are shooting 46.4% inside arc (#59)
              — Buffs lost Pac-12 title game by hoop to Oregon State.
              — Colorado is in NCAA’s for first time since 2016.
              — Tad Boyle is 1-3 SU in first round games.
              — Last four years, underdogs are 10-5-1 ATS in 5-12 games.
              — Last three years, Big East teams are 18-14 SU in first round.

              — Since Big East re-configured, their teams are 3-7 ATS as first round underdogs.
              — Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 19-13 SU in first round games.

              NC-Greensboro (13) vs Florida State (4)
              NC-Greensboro (21-8)
              — ranked #99 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #174
              — Experience: #189
              — Continuity: #90
              — Spartans are 5-3 outside SoCon, vs non-conf schedule #189
              — UNCG won 15 of its last 18 games.
              — Spartans force turnovers 21% of time (#58), grab 32.4% of their missed shots (#45).
              — UNCG lost 68-64 to Gonzaga in first round three years ago, their last NCAA.

              Florida State (16-6)
              — ranked #15 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #84
              — Experience: #100
              — Continuity: #103
              — FSU lost three of its last five games, after a 14-3 start.
              — Seminoles have #33 eFG% defense in country.
              — Florida State is shooting 39% on the arc (#9)
              — Deep team; they’re #23 in bench minutes.
              — Seminoles won their last five first round games.

              — Last four years, #13-seeds are 10-6 ATS in this round.
              — Last three years, ACC teams are 7-17 ATS in the first round
              — SoCon teams are 7-4-1 ATS in last dozen NCAA games.

              Eastern Washington (14) vs Kansas (3)
              Eastern Washington (16-7)
              — ranked #110 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #28
              — Experience: #217
              — Continuity: #72
              — Eagles won 13 of their last 14 games.
              — EWU is shooting 54.2% inside arc (#32)
              — Eagles are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 3-17-5 points.
              — EWU lost 84-74 to Georgetown in 2015, their last NCAA tourney.

              Kansas (20-8)
              — ranked #22 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #186
              — Experience: #263
              — Continuity: #122
              — Jalen Wilson is out for Kansas, a big blow. McCormack may play, but his minutes would appear to be limited.
              — Kansas played 7 guys in last game and that was with Wilson playing.
              — Jayhawks won eight of their last nine games.
              — Kansas has #46 eFG% defense in country.
              — Jayhawks won their last 13 first round games; they were #1 or #2 seed 11 of those 13 years.

              — Last three years, #3-seeds are 7-5 ATS in first round games.
              — Big Sky teams are 1-7-1 ATS in last nine first round games.
              — Last three years, Big X teams are 7-5 ATS as a favorite in first round games.

              St Bonaventure (9) vs LSU (8)
              St Bonaventure (16-4)
              — ranked #24 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #319
              — Experience: #115
              — Continuity: #30
              — Bonnies won six of their last seven games.
              — Bonnies have #13 eFG% defense in country.
              — Bonnies are grabbing 33.6% of their missed shots (#31)
              — St Bonaventure is 4-3 vs teams ranked in top 100.
              — St Bonaventure won play-in game three years ago, then lost 77-62 to Florida in this round.

              LSU (18-9)
              — ranked #29 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #78
              — Experience: #329
              — Continuity: #135
              — LSU won four of their last five games.
              — Tigers don’t pass much (#338 in assist/basket ratio)
              — LSU is shooting 53% inside arc (#54)
              — Tigers are poor on defensive boards (#325)
              — Will Wade is 2-1 in first round games; LSU made Sweet 16 two years ago.

              — Last four years, underdogs are 10-6 ATS in 8-9 games.
              — Last five years, A-14 teams are 6-10 SU in the first round.
              — Last four years, SEC teams are 17-6 SU in NCAA games, 7-10 when favored.

              Texas Southern (16) vs Michigan (1)
              Texas Southern (17-8)
              — ranked #220 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #47
              — Experience: #5
              — Continuity: #238
              — Tigers won 10 in row, 15 of last 16 games.
              — Texas Southern is 4-5 outside SWAC this season- they finished 3rd in the SWAC.
              — Tigers have #30 eFG% defense in country.
              — Texas Southern won yesterday after trailing by 10 at the half.
              — Tigers are shooting 28.2% on arc (#341)
              — Texas Southern is 2-5 in NCAA tourney games; Jones is 1-3.

              Michigan (20-4)
              — ranked #24 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #295
              — Experience: #15
              — Continuity: #145
              — Michigan lost three of last five games, after an 18-1 start.
              — Key player Livers missed last game (check status)
              — Michigan has #8 eFG% defense in country.
              — Wolverines are shooting 38.7% on arc (#12)
              — Michigan won five of last six first round games; this is Juwan Howard’s first NCAA tourney game as a head coach.

              — Last three years, #1-seeds are 5-7 ATS in first round games.
              — Since 2003, SWAC teams are 3-6 ATS in this round.
              — Since 2016, Big 14 favorites are 8-10 ATS in first round.

              Cal-Santa Barbara (12) vs Creighton (5)
              UCSB (22-4)
              — ranked #68 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #295
              — Experience: #26
              — Continuity: #55
              — Gauchos won 18 of their last 19 games.
              — UCSB has #56 eFG% in country.
              — UCSB hasn’t played top 100 team this year; they’re 3-4 vs teams ranked #101-111
              — This is Santa Barbara’s first NCAA Tournament in ten years.

              Creighton (20-8)
              — ranked #20 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #143
              — Experience: #40
              — Continuity: #19
              — Creighton split its last six games; coach/players have issues between them, after the coach made inappropriate comments after a February 27 game.
              — Bluejays are shooting 56.3% inside the arc (#12)
              — Creighton has #42 eFG% defense in country.
              — Under McDermott, Bluejays are 3-2 in first round; last win was 2014.

              — Last four years, underdogs are 10-5-1 ATS in 5-12 games.
              — Since 2014, Big West teams are 4-4 in play-in/first round games.
              — Big East teams are 10-6-1 ATS in last 17 games as first round favorites.

              Iona (15) vs Alabama (2)
              Iona (12-5)
              — ranked #182 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #185
              — Experience: #185
              — Continuity: #273
              — Iona is fifth school Pitino has led to the NCAA’s.
              — Gaels won six in row, 10 of last 12 games.
              — Iona lost its only top 100 game, 86-64 to Seton Hall in their opener.
              — Iona had a 52-day COVID pause; they didn’t play in January.
              — Gaels have #18 eFG% defense in country.
              — Iona is in 5th straight NCAA Tournament; over last 24 years, they’re 0-10 SU this round.

              Alabama (24-6)
              — ranked #8 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #9
              — Experience: #135
              — Continuity: #152
              — Alabama won six in row, nine of last ten games.
              — Crimson Tide has #10 eFG% defense in country.
              — Alabama gets 40.2% of its points on 3-pointers (#13)
              — Alabama is 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, losing by 24-12-16-3 points.
              — Alabama is in 3rd NCAA since 2008; they beat Va Tech in 1st round in ’18.

              — Last four years, #2-seeds are 9-6-1 ATS in first round games.
              — Since 2010, MAAC teams are 0-11 SU, 2-9 ATS in NCAA first round.
              — Last four years, SEC teams are 7-10 ATS as a first round favorite.

              Drake (11) vs USC (6)
              Drake (26-4)
              — ranked #53 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #270
              — Experience: #87
              — Continuity: #181
              — Hemphill played 10:00 yesterday; he missed previous nine games.
              — Drake’s PG is out for the year.
              — Drake is 10-0 outside MVC
              — Bulldogs played three starters 37:00+ Thursday.
              — Drake is 8-4 in last 12 games, after an 18-0 start.
              — Bulldogs are in NCAAs for first time since 2008; yesterday was the 50th anniversary of their last win in NCAA’s.

              USC (22-7)
              — ranked #13 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #236
              — Experience: #202
              — Continuity: #317
              — USC spilt its last eight games, after an 18-3 start.
              — USC has #11 eFG% defense in country.
              — Opponents are shooting 42.2% inside arc (#2)
              — Trojans are shooting only 64.7% on foul line (#326)
              — This is USC’s first NCAA since 2017.
              — Enfield is 2-1 in first round games, winning one at Florida Gulf Coast.

              — Last five years, underdogs are 12-7-1 ATS in 6-11 games.
              — Since 2013, MVC teams are 10-1 SU, 9-2 ATS in NCAA games.
              — Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 19-13 SU in first round games.

              Grand Canyon (2) vs Iowa (15)
              Grand Canyon (17-6)
              — ranked #108 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #314
              — Experience: #52
              — Continuity: #218
              — Antelopes lost by 1 to Arizona State, by 10 Colorado- they beat Nevada.
              — Grand Canyon has #6 eFG% defense in country.
              — Antelopes went 4-3 in last seven games, after a 13-3 start.
              — This is Grand Canyon’s first-ever NCAA Tournament.
              — Bryce Drew is 0-3 in first round games, at Vandy/Valparaiso, losing by 11-2-3 points.

              Iowa (21-8)
              — ranked #6 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #100
              — Experience: #200
              — Continuity: #44
              — Iowa won eight of its last 10 games.
              — Iowa is shooting 38.6% on arc (#13)
              — Hawkeyes are 5-0 vs teams outside top 100; all wins were by 27+ points.
              — Under McCaffery, Iowa is 3-1 in its first tournament game.

              — Last four years, #2-seeds are 9-6-1 ATS in first round games.
              — Last six years, WAC teams are 3-3 ATS in this round.
              — Since 2016, Big 14 favorites are 8-10 ATS in first round.

              Maryland (10) vs UConn (7)
              Maryland (16-13)
              — ranked #31 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #317
              — Experience: #125
              — Continuity: #93
              — Maryland lost three of their last four games.
              — Terrapins are shooting 52.8% inside arc (#46)
              — Maryland gets 35.1% of its points on 3-pointers (#64)
              — Since 1998, Maryland won 13 of 14 first round games.

              UConn (15-7)
              — ranked #16 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #301
              — Experience: #165
              — Continuity: #165
              — UConn won five of its last six games.
              — UConn is grabbing 36.8% of their missed shots (#8)
              — Huskies have #28 eFG% defense in country.
              — UConn is in NCAA’s for first time since 2016.

              — Last six years, favorites are 14-10 ATS in 7-10 games.
              — Last three years, Big 14 teams are 16-3 SU in first round
              — Big East teams are 10-6-1 ATS in last 17 games as first round favorites.

              Ohio (13) vs Virginia (4)
              Ohio (16-7)
              — ranked #79 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #130
              — Experience: #271
              — Continuity: #84
              — Ohio won eight of its last nine games.
              — Bobcats are shooting 56.4% inside the arc (#11)
              — Opponents are shooting 51.5% inside arc (#245)
              — Ohio is in NCAA’s for first time since 2012.

              Virginia (18-6)
              — ranked #10 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #357
              — Experience: #110
              — Continuity: #162
              — Virginia has had COVID issues; unsure how much they’ve practiced.
              — Virginia needed OT to beat MAC’s Kent State 71-64 December 4.
              — Cavaliers are shooting 38.1% on arc (#16)
              — Virginia is 12-2 vs teams outside top 50.
              — Virginia won five of last seven first round games, losing in 2012, 2018.

              — Last four years, #13-seeds are 10-6 ATS in this round.
              — Last three years, ACC teams are 7-17 ATS in the first round
              — MAC teams covered their last four first round games.

              Missouri (9) vs Oklahoma (8)
              Missouri (16-9)
              — ranked #51 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #158
              — Experience: #11
              — Continuity: #7
              — Mizzou lost six of their last nine games.
              — Mizzou shoots only 32% on the arc (#252)
              — Tigers are 7-6 vs top 50 teams this season.
              — Missouri lost its last four first round games; their last NCAA win was 2010.
              — Martin lost two of his three first round games.

              Oklahoma (15-10)
              — ranked #39 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #222
              — Experience: #61
              — Continuity: #50
              — Oklahoma lost five of their last six games.
              — Oklahoma’s #2 scorer Harmon is out for this game.
              — Opponents are shooting 46.3% inside arc (#51)
              — Their last six games were all decided by 7 or fewer points.
              — Under Kruger, Oklahoma is 3-3 SU in first round games.

              — Last four years, underdogs are 10-6 ATS in 8-9 games.
              — Last four years, SEC teams are 17-6 SU in NCAA games, 11-12 ATS
              — Last three years, Big X teams are 12-7 SU in first round games.

              Norfolk State (16) vs Gonzaga (1)
              Norfolk State (17-7)
              — ranked #200 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #215
              — Experience: #21
              — Continuity: #126
              — Norfolk State won nine of its last ten games.
              — Spartans have #33 eFG% defense in country.
              — Norfolk played only one guy 30:00+ Thursday.
              — Spartans are shooting 37.4% on arc (#30)
              — Norfolk State made NCAAs in 2012, upsetting Missouri as a 15-seed, then losing 84-50 to Florida in second round.

              Gonzaga (26-0)
              — ranked #1 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #4
              — Experience: #249
              — Continuity: #179
              — This is Gonzaga’s first game in 11 days.
              — Zags are shooting 63.9% inside arc (#1)
              — Gonzaga gets 58.3% of its points on 2-point shots (#21)
              — Gonzaga hasn’t lost a first round game since 2008 (Davidson/Steph Curry)

              — Last three years, #1-seeds are 5-7 ATS in first round games.
              — Since 2003, MEAC teams are 5-8 ATS in this round.
              — Last ten years, Gonzaga is 6-4 ATS in this round.

              UCLA (11) vs BYU (6)
              UCLA (18-9)
              — ranked #44 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #332
              — Experience: #279
              — Continuity: #25
              — UCLA lost four of its last four games.
              — UCLA is shooting 36.7% on the arc (#47)
              — Bruins are 8-8 vs teams ranked in top 100.
              — Since 2009, UCLA is 9-7 in NCAAs.
              — Cronin is 7-11 in NCAAs, 1-4 after the first round.

              BYU (20-6)
              — ranked #24 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #200
              — Experience: #86
              — Continuity: #284
              — First game in 11 days for BYU.
              — Cougars won five of their last six games.
              — BYU is shooting 37.3% on arc (#34), has #21 eFG%.
              — This is BYU’s first NCAA Tournament since 2015.

              — Last five years, underdogs are 12-7-1 ATS in 6-11 games.
              — Since 2003, WCC teams other than Gonzaga are 3-8 ATS in this round.
              — Since 2013, Pac-12 teams are 19-13 SU in first round games.

              Abilene Christian (14) vs Texas (3)
              Abilene Christian (23-4)
              — ranked #85 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #102
              — Experience: #34
              — Continuity: #20
              — Wildcats won 12 of their last 13 games.
              — ACU lost 51-44 at Texas Tech, 85-72 at Arkansas.
              — ACU is forcing turnovers 26.7% of time (#1)
              — Abilene Christian is shooting 37.7% on arc (#21)
              — ACU lost 79-44 to UCLA in first round two years ago.

              Texas (19-7)
              — ranked #26 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #138
              — Experience: #104
              — Continuity: #4
              — Texas won its last five games, after a 4-6 skid.
              — Longhorns have #38 eFG% defense in country.
              — 41.9% of their shots are 3-pointers (#57)
              — Texas is 2-5 in its last seven first round games.
              — Shaka Smart brought VCU to Final Four in 2011; since then, his teams are 2-6 in NCAA Tournament games.

              — Last three years, #3-seeds are 7-5 ATS in first round games.
              — Since 2014, Southland teams are 7-6-1 ATS in this round.
              — Last three years, Big X teams are 7-5 ATS as a favorite in first round games.

              VCU (10) vs Oregon (7)
              VCU (19-7)
              — ranked #46 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #110
              — Experience: #305
              — Continuity: #283
              — VCU split its last six games, after a 16-4 start.
              — Rams are forcing turnovers 23.7% of the time (#9)
              — VCU is 4-4 vs top 50 teams this season.
              — Rams lost four of last five first round games; their last win was 2016.

              Oregon (20-6)
              — ranked #37 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #242
              — Experience: #33
              — Continuity: #267
              — Oregon won 11 of their last 13 games.
              — Ducks are shooting 37.9% on arc (#19)
              — Oregon is 4-2 this season vs top 50 teams.
              — Under Altman, Ducks are 6-0 SU in first round games.

              NIT tournament (@ Denton, TX)
              Dayton @ Memphis

              Dayton (14-9)
              — ranked #81 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #289
              — Experience: #126
              — Continuity: #217
              — Dayton is 4-5 in its last nine games, after a 10-4 start.
              — Flyers are shooting 55.0% inside arc (#23)
              — This is Dayton’s first game in fifteen days.

              Memphis (16-8)
              — ranked #38 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #38
              — Experience: #321
              — Continuity: #74
              — Memphis won seven of last nine games.
              — Tigers have #3 eFG% defense in country.
              — Memphis is turning ball over 22.4% of time (#324)

              Mississippi State vs Saint Louis (@ Frisco, TX))
              Mississippi State (15-14)
              — ranked #83 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #121
              — Experience: #271
              — Continuity: #85
              — Bulldogs are 7-10 in their last 17 games.
              — Miss State is grabbing 36.4% of their missed shots (#8)
              — Bulldogs have #45 eFG% defense in country.
              — This is Miss State’s first game in eight days.

              Saint Louis (14-6)
              — ranked #47 by KenPom
              — Tempo: #212
              — Experience: #120
              — Continuity: #16
              — This is Billikens’ first game in two weeks.
              — Saint Louis is a top 5 rebounding team in country.
              — Billikens split last six games, after an 11-3 start.

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              • #8
                NCAAB

                Saturday, March 20


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                Trend Report
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                Missouri @ Oklahoma
                Missouri
                The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Missouri's last 8 games when playing Oklahoma
                Missouri is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Oklahoma
                Oklahoma
                The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma's last 8 games when playing Missouri
                Oklahoma is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri


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                Last edited by StarDust Bum; 03-20-2021, 12:03 PM.

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                • #9
                  Dunkel (#5) and Long Sheet (#6) have updated.

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                  • #10
                    Great info
                    Today I will be Happier than a Bird with a French Fry

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