NCAAB & NIT Trends and Indexes 3/17 - 3/20

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Long Sheet


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Friday, March 20

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MOREHEAD ST (20 - 15) vs. LOUISVILLE (28 - 5) - 3/20/2009, 7:10 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against MOREHEAD ST 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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Friday, March 20

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7:10 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. LOUISVILLE
Morehead State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Louisville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


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Update

Thursday, March 19

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NEW MEXICO (22 - 11) at NOTRE DAME (19 - 14) - 3/19/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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RHODE ISLAND (23 - 10) at PENN ST (23 - 11) - 3/19/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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THE CITADEL (20 - 12) at OLD DOMINION (21 - 10) - 3/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
THE CITADEL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
THE CITADEL is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
THE CITADEL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games this season.
THE CITADEL is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
THE CITADEL is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
THE CITADEL is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
THE CITADEL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 72-101 ATS (-39.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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Write-up

Updated


Thursday, March 19

NCAA Games
Thursday afternoon
Northridge lost both starting guards to off-field incidents after starting its season 0-5 vs D-I teams, losing to Stanford by 18, New Mexico by 11, Rider by 13, UCLA by 18, but Matadors wound up winning both regular season and Big West conference tourney. Memphis won its last four first round NCAA Games by 16-16-15-24 points. Big West teams lost three in a row in NCAAs, losing by 8-15-35 points. Memphis is 13-4 against spread in its last 17 games.

9-seed Texas A&M (-1) beat BYU 67-62 in first round LY; same exact scenario here, except Cougars are 10-2 in last 12 games, with two losses by combined total of three points. Cougars are 12-2 out of conference, losing by 7 to Wake Forest, 1 to Arizona State in Phoenix. Aggles blew a 22-point lead to Texas Tech in first round of Big 12 tourney, snapping a 6-game win streak; they're 14-1 outside of Big 12, losing to Tulsa by 11.

Young Butler (341st in experience) is 4-3 in last seven games, after 22-2 start, which included wins at Xavier, Davidson. Experienced LSU (24th in experience) lost three of its last four games after 13-1 midseason run; Tigers' non-SEC schedule ranked 308th- they lost at Texas A&M, Utah un only two non-league road games. Tigers have guys who played in a Final Four- they're 2-5 vs spread in last seven games as a fave. Butler is 5-0 vs spread as an underdog this season.

Northern Iowa won last five games after 1-4 February skid; they lost at Iowa by 19 Dec 9, in only game vs Big 11 opponent; Panthers only have one senior in their rotation, play slowish (318th) pace- they covered last nine tries as an underdog. Purdue won Big 11 tourney Sunday, plays on Thursday afternoon, a quick turnaround; they're 5-6 vs spread in last 11 games as a favorite. Boilers (-25) beat Indiana State by 14 in their only game vs MVC opponent this season.

North Carolina won last seven first round games (3-2-2 vs spread); they waxed NC-Asheville 116-48 Nov 30. Radford beat their conference rival Asheville three times, but all three were close games. Radford lost by 2 to Virginia, by 22 to Virginia, in its two games vs ACC foes- they also got crushed by 35 at West Virginia. Lawson isn't supposed to play here, as Tar Heels try to get his foot healthier for when they play better foes. #1 seeds are 6-9-1 vs spread in first round games the last four years.

California lost four of last six games, allowing 77.8 ppg in last five; they are 11-2 outside Pac-10, losing 80-77 to Florida State on neutral floor, in its only game vs ACC foe. Bears lost 93-66 at Mizzou Dec 7, are back in Missouri again- they shoot 43.4% beyond arc, best in nation. Maryland is 4-5 in last nine games; they're mediocre defending treys. Cal starts four juniors and a sophomore, Terps three juniors and a senior. Maryland is 11-3 outside ACC, losing to Morgan State at home.

UConn is 1-9 vs spread in last 10 first round games; they haven't won a postseason game of any kind since '06, are coming off epic six-OT loss to Syracuse in Big East tourney. Huskies whacked Western Carolina 81-55 in season opener; Western split pair of games with Chattanooga-- Mocs are 18-16, won SoCon tourney on their home floor- they lost by 39 at Tennessee, 28 at Missouri, 12 to Memphis, 27 to USC. If UConn has anything in its tank, this could be ugly.

Mississippi State won, covered last five games; they have to travel long way, play Thursday after winning SEC title Sunday. Bulldogs lost 63-52 to Washington State on neutral floor in November, are 8-5 outside SEC. Washington ranks 6th in pace, Miss State 92nd; Bulldogs had scored 75+ points 11 games in row before they got bogged down playing 3rd, 4th day in row at SEC tourney. Interesting contrast; Bulldogs rank 4th in US in blocked shots, Washington ranks 3rd in offensive rebounding.

Thursday night games
Michigan split pair of games with Duke, lost 75-70 at Maryland in three games vs ACC teams; they're 3-3 in last six games and 4-2 vs spread last six games as an underdog. Clemson won by hoop at Illinois in only game vs Big 11 foe- Tigers lost four of last five games, allowing 91 ppg in last two games. Wolverines are young team that plays slowish pace, and an unusual 1-3-1 defense. Over last four seasons, favorites are 13-3 against the spread in 7-10 games.

Minnesota is 4-7 in last 11 games; they're 0-8 vs spread in its last eight games as an underdog. Gophers are 12-0 outside Big 11 (beat Louisville 70-64 in Phoenix)- they're young team that plays slowish pace (219th). Texas is 2-3 in last five games, 4-8 vs spread in last dozen tries as fave-- they struggled with point guard play this year. Longhorns went 12-2 in a tough pre-conference schedule; they won 74-69 at Wisconsin, lost 67-63 to Michigan State in Houston, which is still Longhorn country.

American (+18) got to NCAAs for the first time LY, lost to Tennessee 72-57; Patriot League teams are just 2-15 SU in this event, but are 6-2 vs spread in this round the last eight years. American lost to Oklahoma by 29, Georgetown by 24, Maryland by 16- they have seven seniors, make 37.7% of their 3's. Villanova beat Navy of Patriot League 78-68; they're 1-4 vs spread in last five games as a favorite. #3 seeds are 7-1 vs spread in this round the last two seasons.

Akron is in NCAAs for first time since '86; they're 8-6 outside its league, losing by 19 at Pitt, 4 to Dayton, 29 at Rhode Island. Zips are 14-3 their last 17 games, 7-4 vs spread as a dog. MAC teams are 0-5 in this event last five years, losing by 13-5-10-2-13 points, but they're 5-1 vs spread in last six tourney games as an underdog. Gonzaga won 17 of last 18, is 5-1 vs spread in last six games as favorite- they went 9-5 against difficult non-league schedule, then went 16-0 in the WCC.

Morgan State won at Maryland; they play good defense (ranked 12th in effective defense), are experienced team (26th). MEAC teams are 9-0 vs spread in last nine non-play-in games. Bears are coached for former Cal coach Bozeman. Oklahoma lost four of last six games, is rumored to have chemistry issues; they're 3-6 vs spread in last nine games as fave-- they beat Coppin State of MEAC 93-62 Jan 3. #2 seeds are 6-10 vs spread in first round the last four seasons.

America East teams are 1-11 in NCAAs last 12 years (Vermont got the only win), 4-8 vs spread; Binghamton is more athletic than Duke, but its guards make bad decisions with ball- they play at pretty good pace (89) but don't shoot it well- they beat Rutgers 66-56, won 74-73 at Tulane, lost 82-80 to Manhattan. Duke failed to cover last four first round tilts, are 0-6 vs spread in first round when they've been lower than a #1 seed. Duke won six of last seven games (0-3 in last three tries as favorite).

VCU is only couple hours from Philly, UCLA is 2,700 miles away, but Bruins have been in Final Four last three years. Both sides have superior senior guard- rest of VCU's team is very young. CAA teams are 7-2-1 vs spread in last 10 first round games. Rams won last six games, but are 7-5 outside of CAA, losing at URI by 6, Vandy by 5, Oklahoma by 11, by 1 at Nevada. UCLA won five of last six games, is 4-1 vs spread in last five games as favorite, 6-4 vs spread as a non-conference favorite.

Western Kentucky won last seven games, 15 of last 17, after losing early in season by 32 at Evansville, 28 at Murray State; they beat Louisville on neutral court, still went just 5-5 outside the Sun Belt. Hilltoppers got to Sweet 16 LY, under former coach Horn. Illinois is 12-1 in non-league games, beating Mizzou by 16, Vandy by 6, losing by hoop to Clemson. Illini lost three of last four games, scoring just 61.3 ppg. Faves are 8-4 vs spread in 5-12 games the last three tournaments.


Thursday's Consolation tournament games
Steve Alford brings his New Mexico Lobos to the state where he is still a god (Indiana), to play Notre Dame team that was 16-20 from line in its last game, 70-64 win vs UAB (5-13 from line). Quick turnaround for the Lobos, who foul a lot- they went 4-4 on Mountain West road, with half of the eight decided by 1 or 2 points- they went 9-6 in non-league games. Harangody could have big game if New Mexico keeps fouling a lot. Irish are 2-6 vs spread in last eight games as a favorite.

Rhode Island (-1) had just nine turnovers, made 7-15 from arc in a 77-72 win over Penn State on neutral Philly court Nov 28. Rams won 68-62 at Niagara despite 21 turnovers, 2-9 shooting from arc. Penn State hit trey at buzzer to force OT, then beat George Mason in first NIT game; Lions won their last four home games, last losing to Wisconsin Feb 8th. URI won its last four road games by 12-19-2-6 points.

Old Dominion has been off for 10 days, Citadel for eleven since losing in conference tournament games; both teams play slow place (315/307), are young teams. Monarchs don't shoot FTs well (63.8%), have only one senior in their rotation. Bulldogs had great (20-12) season, but got upset in first round of SoCon tournament- they lost 82-59 to VCU in its only game vs CAA foes, same team that knocked ODU out of CAA tourney.

Friday's NCAA games
Afternoon card
Syracuse played seven OTs in four games at Big East tourney last week; they're 7-1 in last eight games, 4-0 in last four as a favorite. Orangemen are 1-5 vs spread as non-conference favorite. Over last 11 years, #3 seed in Southeast is 9-1-1 vs spread in this game; with only loss Iowa's loss to Northwestern State three years ago, the last #3 seed to get beat. Stephen F. Austin is #2 in nation in 3-point defense, allowing 28.6% of shots to go in-- they beat Oklahoma LY, and are 50-13 the last two seasons.

Tennessee, Oklahoma State were both at Old Spice tourney in Florida in November, but didn't play each other; Cowboys won eight of their last ten games (9-1 vs spread); they were 5-4 as Big 12 underdog, after being 0-3 as non-league dog. Erratic Vols lost last three non-league games, by 7-10ot-2 points- they won five of last seven games, are 6-9 vs spread in its last 15 games as a favorite. Favorites are 8-4 vs spread in 8-9 games the last three years; #9's are 13-11 against 8's the last six seasons.

Kansas is defending national champ, but all five of the starters from LY are gone- they lost to Baylor in Big 12 tourney. North Dakota State has big following, they'll have ton of fans in Twin Cities; eight of its players are from Minnesota, 3.5 hours away from the Bison's campus. Eight of top ten Bison players are seniors, with three fifth-year seniors. Kansas is 5-3 vs spread as a non-league favorite, but they've also lost first round games to Bucknell, Bradley recently, when they weren't #1 seeds.

Marquette lost five of six games since PG James got hurt; they're 1-4 vs spread in last five games as a favorite, but rallied from 16-point halftime deficit to take lead vs Villanova in last game, so they're talented, albeit a thin group. Utah State is 4-1 as underdog this season; they've won last four games, after 1-3 skid that included losses to Boise, St Mary's and Nevada, all on road. #6 seeds are 13-7 vs spread vs 11's in the last five tournaments, although #11 seed in West is 4-4 SU the last eight years.

Arizona State blew 15-point halftime lead and lost Pac-10 title game to USC Saturday, ASU's fourth loss in last seven games- they're 9-6 vs the spread in last 15 games as favorite, 11-1 SU outside the Pac-10, with a 28-point win vs Charlotte in only game vs A-14 opponent. Temple won its last five games to steal bid for second year in row- Owls are 8-6 in its non-A-14 games, 1-4 vs spread in last five games as underdog. #6 seed in Southeast is 9-1 vs spread in last ten first-round games.

Pitt is 13-0 outside Big East, 5-2 vs spread in those games; they won by 14 against Belmont, which tied ETSU for 2nd in A-Sun. East Tennessee is athletic team that ranks high in pace (24th), blocked shots (69th) but they played a terrible schedule-- best teams they played were losses to Temple (14), Bradley (13). Bucs assisted on just 44.9% of their baskets; they'll have trouble getting to hoop off dribble vs stout Pitt defense. Big ifs for Pitt are Fields' back and if Blair gets in foul trouble.

West Virginia is 11-2 outside Big East, 3-4 vs spread as favorite; they're just 4-3 in last seven games, 2-4 in their last seven as favorite- they won 68-63 over Duquesne, in only game was A-14 foe. Dayton lost its point guard Feb 11, late in win over Xavier; Flyers went 3-4 in last seven tilts, are 5-3 vs spread as underdog this season- they upset Marquette 89-75 in only game vs Big East opponent. Mirror image game; both teams are strong on defense, excellent on boards-- will be very physical game.

Ivy League teams are 0-10 in NCAAs the last decade, 1-9 vs spread in those games; this season, Cornell lost by 20 at Princeton, 12 at Yale, 15 at a terrible Indiana team, 11 to St John's. Playing in altitude against the pressing Missouri Tigers (force turnovers on 25.6% of possessions), it will be surprising if Big Red can keep up for 40 minutes. I saw them in December at Siena, and they wilted in second half, after being down four at half, and Siena didn't pressure the ball the way Missouri will.

Friday night games
Louisville whacked Morehead State 79-41 in its season opener Nov 22; game was 29-20 at half; Eagles shot 29%, 3-19 from arc, but lot of water under bridge since then; Cardinals won Big East tournament, have won 10 games in row (9-1 vs the spread); they're 3-1 in last four first round games, winning by 22-6-18 points- they won 94-75 vs Austin Peay in their other game vs OVC opponent. Morehead started season 0-6, with 74-48 loss at Vandy- they also lost last three regular season games.

Arizona lost five of last six games, has no depth-- three of their starters probably won't come out of game, but they're all NBA-type players, so they have edge in talent here. Since 1985, Wildcats are 0-7 in NCAAs as lower than a 4-seed- they lost by 15 at UNLV, beat San Diego State by 13 in games vs MWC teams. Utah has junior, four seniors in its top six players, with 7-2 C Nevill an NBA player. Utes split pair vs the Pac-10 beating Oregon by 14, losing by 3 to California, both at home.

USC won Pac-10 tourney to get here; Trojans won last five games, but lost last four games outside of LA, with last win outside LA Jan 24 up at Washington State, 46-44. Boston College is 3-5 in its last eight games; they're 12-3 outside the ACC, but lost to Harvard- they have the terrific senior PG (Rice) but rest of team is freshman/sophomores, very young squad. USC beat Ga Tech 76-57 in only game vs ACC foe. BC is 9-1 in last ten first round games, with favorites covering the last five.

Portland State (+19) won 77-70 at Gonzaga Dec 23, nine days after they lost 74-73 at Washington, so Vikings can play with big boys- they rank 5th in US, scoring 39.8% of points beyond arc. Big Sky teams are 1-8 in this event last nine years (4-4 vs spread), losing last two years by 28-24 points. Xavier split last 10 games after 20-2 start; they went 12-2 in the pre-conference games, beating Memphis, Missouri, Va Tech in tourney. #4 seed in the East covered seven of last nine first-round games.

Siena upset Vanderbilt in LY's tournament, but has road game here, out in Buckeye territory; Saints played tough non-league schedule, but could not come up with a quality win (best win vs Northern Iowa), losing to Tennessee by 14, Oklahoma State by 9, Pitt by 13, Kansas by 7. Ohio State is very young (328th in experience, no seniors); they play slowish tempo (288; Siena is 16) but shoot ball well (37.9% from arc)/ Buckeyes also ranked 5th in country in blocked shot percentage.

Wake Forest is very young (only one senior); after 16-0 start, they had a 4-5 slump, then won four of last five games, losing to Maryland in first round of ACC tourney. Veteran Cleveland State team (four seniors start) is 11-2 in last 13 games, but is just 6-4 outside Horizon League- they've forced turnovers on 24% of possessions (14th in US)- they lost by 15 at Washington, 10 at home to Kansas State, 10 at West Va- they won by 3 at Syracuse on 60-foot bank shot at the buzzer. .

Michigan State is 4-3 in last seven first round games, with zero wins by more than 15 points; Spartans won five of last six games, are 10-2 in its non-league games (3-4 as favorite). Robert Morris lost by 8 at Miami, 21 at Xavier, 26 at Duquesne, 14 at Rutgers- they turn ball over 22% of the time, a lot for good team, but they're experienced team that makes 39.7% of its 3's. NEC teams are 0-24 in this round (won two play-in games), but covered three of their last four in this round.

Wisconsin snuck into tournament despite its six-game skid in January-- Badgers play slowest tempo games in D-I, are 9-3 outside Big 11, with 74-72 win at Va Tech in only game vs ACC opponent. Florida State is in NCAAs for first time in 11 years; they're young team except for a super senior guard (Douglas). Seminoles rank 12th in defensive efficiency, 6th in blocked shots, so Badgers will have to hit some 3's to do damage here. FSU's lost only game to Big 11 opponent, 73-59 at Northwestern.

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Thursday, March 19

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South Region: #10 Michigan vs. #7 Clemson [CBS | 7:10 PM ET]

Michigan: Wolverines head coach John Beilein saw his team lose a school-record 22 games a year ago but bounced back big-time this season with a 20-13 mark. The team got off to a 13-3 start with wins over UCLA and Duke before finishing 9-9 in Big Ten play. Beilein has turned the program around by instilling a winning attitude. “I talk a lot about right up the road at Michigan State and at Wisconsin: those guys don’t know what it’s like not to go to the tournament,” Beilein said. “That’s the culture you’re trying to establish and certainly you’ve just got to be persistent and stay with what you’re doing.”

Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 7-1 in Michigan's last 8 games vs. ACC.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 67 (Side Play of the Day)

Clemson (-5.5, O/U 137.5): The Tigers are back in the Big Dance for the first time in more than a decade thanks to a 16-0 start and rout of ACC powerhouse Duke. They handed the Blue Devils their worst loss in 19 years on February 4th (74-47) but have dropped five of their last nine games heading into the NCAA tournament. “It really helps us to be comfortable in the top half of the ACC, to be comfortable in the NCAA tournament,” Clemson head coach Oliver Purnell said. “And I think when you’re comfortable, great things can happen.”

Clemson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 7-2 in Clemson's last 9 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 70



East Region: #11 VCU vs. #6 UCLA [CBS | 9:50 PM ET]

VCU: The Rams are President Obama's choice to win this game in his bracket, which has some of the players excited and not wanting to disappoint him. “I saw he picked us - that was pretty neat to watch,” VCU forward Larry Sanders said. “It’s fun when you’re in the mix. But I think our focus is on UCLA right now, those 40 minutes between those two lines. You can’t get wrapped up in it. But it’s nice to enjoy it.” Star Eric Maynor may need to duplicate his heroics from two years ago when he hit the game-winning shot to beat Duke in the first round.

VCU is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
The OVER is 16-7-1 in VCU's last 24 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 66 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

UCLA (-8, O/U 136): The Bruins had a disappointing year by their standards after making it to the Final Four in three straight years. Meanwhile, VCU has just five tournament wins in eight all-time trips to the Big Dance and has never made it past the second round. Still, UCLA is a popular pick to go out in the first round. “It doesn’t really matter what people think of us,” Bruins forward Josh Shipp said. “We believe in each other. We know what we each are capable of, what this team is capable of. For the outsiders, they don’t believe. That’s good for them. But for us, we know.”

UCLA is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 13-3 in UCLA's last 16 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 74

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Update – NIT

Thursday, March 19

NIT Tournament - Second Round

NEW MEXICO at NOTRE DAME, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
NEW MEXICO: 26-11 ATS off ATS win
NOTRE DAME: 7-1 Under as home favorite

RHODE ISLAND at PENN STATE, 7:00 PM ET
RHODE ISLAND: 19-8 Over when the total is 140 to 149.5
PENN STATE: 9-1 ATS at home off home win

College Insider Tournament - First Round

THE CITADEL at OLD DOMINION, 7:00 PM ET
THE CITADEL: 12-0 ATS in road games
OLD DOMINION: 1-8 ATS in March

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Dunkel Index

Update for 3/19

Michigan vs. Clemson
The Wolverines are 6-1 ATS in non-conference games, while Clemson is just 1-3 ATS in tournament games this season. Michigan is the underdog pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+6). Here are all of today's games as well as the first round NCAA picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Game 707-708: Binghamton vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Binghamton 54.120; Duke 72.192
Dunkel Line: Duke by 18
Vegas Line: Duke by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Binghamton (+22 1/2)

Game 709-710: Minnesota vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 65.948; Texas 66.598
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1
Vegas Line: Texas by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+4 1/2)

Game 711-712: Radford vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Radford 49.955; North Carolina 76.831
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 27
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 27 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Radford (+27 1/2)

Game 713-714: Butler vs. LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 62.862; LSU 66.984
Dunkel Line: LSU by 4
Vegas Line: LSU by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-2 1/2)

Game 715-716: TN-Chattanooga vs. Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: TN-Chattanooga 49.573; Connecticut 75.101
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 25 1/2
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 21
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-21)

Game 717-718: Texas A&M vs. BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 66.887; BYU 69.837
Dunkel Line: BYU by 3
Vegas Line: BYU by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-1 1/2)

Game 719-720: American vs. Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: American 56.466; Villanova 72.566
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 16
Vegas Line: Villanova by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: American (+18 1/2)

Game 721-722: VA Commonwealth vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: VA Commonwealth 63.325; UCLA 71.882
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: UCLA by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-6 1/2)

Game 723-724: CS-Northridge vs. Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 56.034; Memphis 78.730
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 15
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-15)

Game 725-726: Maryland vs. California
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 65.371; California 68.476
Dunkel Line: California by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: California

Game 727-728: Morgan State vs. Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 51.101; Oklahoma 71.315
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 20
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-16 1/2)

Game 729-730: Michigan vs. Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 65.973; Clemson 69.297
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 6
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+6)

Game 731-732: Northern Iowa vs. Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 63.184; Purdue 67.744
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Purdue by 9
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+9)

Game 733-734: Mississippi State vs. Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 64.425; Washington 73.058
Dunkel Line: Washington by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2)

Game 735-736: Western Kentucky vs. Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 62.171; Illinois 64.657
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+6 1/2)

Game 737-738: Akron vs. Gonzaga
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 58.155; Gonzaga 68.177
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 10
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 13
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+13)

Game 739-740: New Mexico at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 64.230; Notre Dame 70.950
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-4 1/2)

Game 741-742: Rhode Island at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 63.211; Penn State 65.639
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Penn State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-1)

Game 749-750: The Citadel at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 55.238; Old Dominion 62.232
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 7
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 9
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+9)

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NIT Update for 3/20

Friday, March 20

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MIAMI (19 - 12) at FLORIDA (24 - 10) - 3/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 185-148 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 185-148 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
MIAMI is 87-59 ATS (+22.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games against SEC opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
MIAMI is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 80-56 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
MIAMI is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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TULSA (25 - 10) at AUBURN (23 - 11) - 3/20/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
AUBURN is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUBURN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
AUBURN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
AUBURN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
AUBURN is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
TULSA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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KANSAS ST (22 - 11) at SAN DIEGO ST (24 - 9) - 3/20/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NIT Update for 3/20
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7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. FLORIDA
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Florida is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games at home
Florida is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

8:00 PM
TULSA vs. AUBURN
Tulsa is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games on the road
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

9:30 PM
KANSAS STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Kansas State is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Kansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Diego State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home


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Friday, March 20

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South Region: #11 Temple vs. #6 Arizona State [CBS | 2:45 PM ET]

Temple: It's no secret that the Owls will be relying on Dionte Christmas to lead them in the NCAA tournament. If Christmas does not deliver, they will likely go home early. “I don’t think we’re going to win a lot of big games if Dionte doesn’t have a great game,” said Temple's Semaj Inge. “He has had an interesting year,” Owls head coach Fran Dunphy said of Christmas. “He has made more big shots this year for us, but he hasn’t shot the best percentage this year. We’ve become so spoiled watching him play that we think that every time he shoots it, it’s going to go in the basket.”

Temple is 5-0 SU & ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Temple's last 11 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 57

Arizona State (-5.5, O/U 124): The Sun Devils will try to rebound from a disappointing loss in the Pac-10 tournament title game last Saturday, as they blew a 15-point halftime lead. They were on the wrong side of a 66-63 decision against USC and now will look to bounce back behind Pac-10 Player of the Year James Harden, who returned to school just for this opportunity. “Him being an all-star player, it’s always important for him to have a big game,” Arizona State's Jeff Pendergraph said. “But I’m not too worried about James. He’s a big-time player when the lights are on.”.

Arizona State is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games overall.
The OVER is 6-2 in Arizona State's last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Jamelle McMillan (groin) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 67 (Side Play of the Day)



Midwest Region: #9 Siena vs. #8 Ohio State [CBS | 9:40 PM ET]

Siena: The Saints will not be sneaking up on anybody in this year's Big Dance after beating Vanderbilt in the first round of last year's tournament. They also scheduled four quality non-conference opponents this year but came up on the losing end of all of them. “We didn’t have one game this year that we could sort of mail it in,” Siena head coach Fran McCaffery. “I think that helped our focus and it made us a tough road team. This year, with the so-called target on our backs every night, they were able to focus and do the things necessary to win, especially at the end of the game. Obviously that’s what you need in this environment.”

Siena is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games overall.
The OVER is 9-4 in Siena's last 13 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 72 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Ohio State (-3, O/U 142.5): The Buckeyes will have a distinct home-court advantage playing nearby in Dayton and hope to make up for missing out on last year's NCAA tournament. They lost to Florida in the national championship game just two years ago but lost three starters to the NBA and had to rebuild. That humbling experience could help them in this spot. “It was kind of a wake-up call for us,” Ohio State sophomore forward Jon Diebler said. “Just because we’re Ohio State doesn’t mean we’re guaranteed a spot in the NCAA.”

Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 5-1 in Ohio State's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 75

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Friday, March 20

MARCH 20

12:15 PM
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN vs. SYRACUSE
No trends available
Syracuse is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Syracuse is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

12:25 PM
TENNESSEE vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Tennessee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Oklahoma State is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Oklahoma State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

12:30 PM
NORTH DAKOTA STATE vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 13-3-1 ATS in its last 17 games
Kansas is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games

12:30 PM
UTAH STATE vs. MARQUETTE
Utah State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah State's last 7 games
Marquette is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Marquette is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

2:45 PM
TEMPLE vs. ARIZONA STATE
Temple is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Arizona State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

2:55 PM
EAST TENNESSEE STATE vs. PITTSBURGH
No trends available
Pittsburgh is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

3:00 PM
CORNELL vs. MISSOURI
Cornell is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cornell's last 5 games
Missouri is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Missouri is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games

3:00 PM
DAYTON vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Dayton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Dayton is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
West Virginia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of West Virginia's last 15 games

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. UTAH
Arizona is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Utah is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

7:20 PM
USC vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
USC is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
USC is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 5 games

7:25 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. XAVIER
Portland State is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Portland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Xavier is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Xavier is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

9:40 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. WAKE FOREST
Cleveland State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wake Forest's last 10 games

9:40 PM
SIENA vs. OHIO STATE
Siena is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Siena's last 13 games
Ohio State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:50 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. MICHIGAN STATE
No trends available
Michigan State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Michigan State's last 11 games

9:55 PM
WISCONSIN vs. FLORIDA STATE
Wisconsin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Wisconsin is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Florida State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

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NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Updated

USC vs. Boston College
The Trojans swept through the Pac-10 Tournament to earn an invite, but run into a BC team that is 6-0 ATS this season in tournament games. The Eagles are the underdog pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Game 823-824: Arizona vs. Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 68.932; Utah 65.811
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3
Vegas Line: Arizona by 1
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-1)

Game 825-826: Cleveland State vs. Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 60.460; Wake Forest 70.427
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 10
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 8
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-8)

Game 827-828: Stephen F. Austin vs. Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Stephen F. Austin 56.084; Syracuse 74.810
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-12 1/2)

Game 829-830: Temple vs. Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 64.124; Arizona State 69.877
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-5)

Game 831-832: Morehead State vs. Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 54.742; Louisville 77.639
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 23
Vegas Line: Louisville by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-20 1/2)

Game 833-834: Siena vs. Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 62.940; Ohio State 69.162
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 6
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-3)

Game 835-836: East Tennessee State vs. Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: East Tennessee State 57.575; Pittsburgh 74.123
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Tennessee State (+20 1/2)

Game 837-838: Tennessee vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 70.373; Oklahoma State 69.327
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 1
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+3)

Game 839-840: Robert Morris vs. Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 55.450; Michigan State 69.590
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 14
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Robert Morris (+17 1/2)

Game 841-842: USC vs. Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: USC 66.098; Boston College 65.899
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: USC by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+3 1/2)

Game 843-844: North Dakota State vs. Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 61.383; Kansas 69.819
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (+11 1/2)

Game 845-846: Dayton vs. West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 63.717; West Virginia 71.529
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 8
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 10
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (+10)

Game 847-848: Cornell vs. Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 57.172; Missouri 73.007
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 16
Vegas Line: Missouri by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-12 1/2)

Game 849-850: Utah State vs. Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 62.407; Marquette 66.386
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 4
Vegas Line: Marquette by 7
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+7)

Game 851-852: Wisconsin vs. Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 67.904; Florida State 69.029
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 1
Vegas Line: Florida State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+3)

Game 853-854: Portland State vs. Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 55.140; Xavier 65.191
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 10
Vegas Line: Xavier by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+12 1/2)

Game 855-856: Miami (FL) at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 66.121; Florida 68.271
Dunkel Line: Florida by 2
Vegas Line: Florida by 5
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+5)

Game 857-858: Tulsa at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 65.596; Auburn 72.402
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 7
Vegas Line: Auburn by 6
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-6)

Game 859-860: Kansas State at San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 65.619; San Diego State 70.101
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+5 1/2)

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Updated

Friday, March 20

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ARIZONA (19 - 13) vs. UTAH (24 - 9) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND ST (25 - 10) vs. WAKE FOREST (24 - 6) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 14-35 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 14-35 ATS (-24.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 71-98 ATS (-36.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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SF AUSTIN ST (24 - 7) vs. SYRACUSE (26 - 9) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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TEMPLE (22 - 11) vs. ARIZONA ST (24 - 9) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
TEMPLE is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEMPLE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
TEMPLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival this season.
TEMPLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
TEMPLE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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MOREHEAD ST (20 - 15) vs. LOUISVILLE (28 - 5) - 3/20/2009, 7:10 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against MOREHEAD ST 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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SIENA (26 - 7) vs. OHIO ST (22 - 10) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 57-40 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 57-40 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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E TENN ST (23 - 10) vs. PITTSBURGH (28 - 4) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
E TENN ST is 14-1 ATS (+12.9 Units) in March games since 1997.
E TENN ST is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E TENN ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
E TENN ST is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
E TENN ST is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE (21 - 12) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (22 - 11) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 14-33 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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ROBERT MORRIS (24 - 10) vs. MICHIGAN ST (26 - 6) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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USC (21 - 12) vs. BOSTON COLLEGE (22 - 11) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 82-56 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
USC is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in March games since 1997.
USC is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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N DAKOTA ST (26 - 6) vs. KANSAS (25 - 7) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
KANSAS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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DAYTON (26 - 7) vs. W VIRGINIA (23 - 11) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 74-47 ATS (+22.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.

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

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CORNELL (21 - 9) vs. MISSOURI (28 - 6) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
CORNELL is 81-53 ATS (+22.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CORNELL is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
CORNELL is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CORNELL is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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UTAH ST (30 - 4) vs. MARQUETTE (24 - 9) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
UTAH ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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WISCONSIN (19 - 12) vs. FLORIDA ST (25 - 9) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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PORTLAND ST (23 - 9) vs. XAVIER (25 - 7) - 3/20/2009, TBA
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 69-44 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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MIAMI (19 - 12) at FLORIDA (24 - 10) - 3/20/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 185-148 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 185-148 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
MIAMI is 87-59 ATS (+22.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games against SEC opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
MIAMI is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 80-56 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
MIAMI is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
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TULSA (25 - 10) at AUBURN (23 - 11) - 3/20/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
AUBURN is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUBURN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
AUBURN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
AUBURN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
AUBURN is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
TULSA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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KANSAS ST (22 - 11) at SAN DIEGO ST (24 - 9) - 3/20/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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