Wednesday Trends and Indexes 2/17 (NBA,NCAAB, Misc.)

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Write-Up


Wednesday, February 17

Information on the best of Wednesday's college basketball games........

Ohio State (+9) won 70-66 at Purdue Jan 12, after being down 12 at the half, gane thst started Buckeyes on current 9-1 run- they're 4-2 as Big 11 home favorite, winning at home by 25-9-20-22-13-10 points. Purdue is on 7-game win streak; they're 1-1 as a Big 11 underdog. Underdogs are 10-7 vs spread in Big 11 games where spread is 4 or less points.

Providence lost last five games, allowing 86 ppg; they're 1-3 as Big East home underdog, losing home games by 22-4-3-9 points (beat UConn and Rutgers). Friars lost last five games vs West Virginia, with four of wins by 12+ points. Mountaineers are 4-2 as road favorite in conference play. Big East home underdogs of less than 8 points are 6-11 vs spread.

Florida State won six of last seven games vs Virginia; home side is 8-2 in last 10 series games. Cavs lost last three games by 3-19-6 points; they're 3-2 as ACC home favorite. Seminoles lost three of last four road games; they're 0-5 in ACC if they allow more than 66 points. Cavs scored 60.3 in last four. ACC home favorites of 3 or less points are 7-4 vs spread.

Duke won seven of last eight games vs Miami, but last two games were decided by total of four points; Blue Devils won two of last three visits here, winning by 9-22 points. Miami lost seven of last nine games; they are 3-1 at home in ACC, losing only to BC by 4. Duke is 2-3 as a road favorite. ACC home underdogs are 5-3 against the spread this season.

Marshall (+7) lost 73-69 at Tulsa two weeks ago after leading at half by 9; Tulsa outscored them 25-13 from foul line. Thundering Herd is 3-2 at home in league, losing to UAB/Memphis by combined total of 5 points. Tulsa is 0-7 vs spread in last seven games, losing two of last three away games. C-USA home favorites of 6 or less points are 5-8 vs spread.

Home side won last seven Seton Hall-St John's games; Pirates lost three in row here by 11-3-5 points; favorites covered last six in series. Seton Hall is 0-5 on Big East road, losing by 8-12-2-10-25 points. Road teams are 27-15 vs spread in Big East games where spread is less than 7 points Red Storm is 3-3 at home in Big East, beating Cincy/DePaul/Louisville.

UAB (-12) held off Southern Miss 57-56 in first meeting Jan 20, in game they trailed by 7 at half; Blazers lost three of last four games, are 4-1 on C-USA road, losing by 10 at Memphis. USM won five of last six games, covered eight of last nine- they won last three home games. Road teams are 11-3 vs spread in C-USA games where spread is less than 4 points. .

Georgia (+6.5) shot 56% for night, 7-12 from arc in 78-63 thumping of Tennessee Jan 23; Dawgs are 6-2 as SEC underdog, 3-2 on road, losing by 8-3-16-1-19 points. Tennessee lost last two games, is 1-6 vs spread in last seven, 2-3 vs spread as an SEC home favorite. Double digit home favorites are 4-8 against the spread in SEC games this season.

Maryland is playing third game in five nights after beating Virginia by 19 in makeup game Monday; Terps hammered NC State 88-64 Jan 23 (-9) Jan 23, shooting 54% from floor, holding Wolfpack to 36%. ACC home underdogs are 5-3 against the spread this season. NC State lost last six games; they're 5-4 as an ACC underdog, 2-1 as a home underdog.

Missouri upset Texas last two years, but Tigers are just 4-4 in last eight games-- they're 4-1 at home in Big 12, losing by 3 to A&M. Texas is 2-8 vs spread in Big 12 games, 0-2 as an underdog this year. Longhorns split four Big 12 road games, losing at K-State/Oklahoma, winning at Iowa St, Oklahoma State. Big 12 home faves of 4 or less points are 4-6 vs spread.

Saint Louis won last four games, all by 4 or less points; they were down 14 at half in last game vs Dayton, rallied to win in double OT; Billikens are 4-0 at home in A-14, with three wins by 5 or less points Home dogs of less than 5 points are 1-8 vs spread in A-14 games. Rhode Island lost last two games; they're 2-6 against spread in their last eight games.

Arkansas won five of last six games, winning last three at home by 5-3-35 points; home side won five of last six South Carolina-Arkansas tilts. Gamecocks lost last four road games, by 9-2-26-5 points; they're 2-3 as an SEC road dog. Arkansas is 2-1 as an SEC home favorite. SEC home favorites of 7 or less points are 8-13 against the spread.

Utah State (+1) got waxed 82-60 at Louisiana Tech Jan 4, as Tech made 53% from floor, 7-14 from arc, but State is 10-0 since- they're 5-0 as a WAC home favorite, winning home games by 44-22-19-18-11 points. Tech is 0-6-1 vs spread in last seven games; their WAC losses are by 11, 14, 2 points. WAC home favorites of 11+ points are 6-5 vs spread.

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Wednesday, February 17

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MEMPHIS (26 - 26) at TORONTO (29 - 23) - 2/17/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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MINNESOTA (13 - 41) at WASHINGTON (17 - 33) - 2/17/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-29 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (30 - 21) at INDIANA (18 - 34) - 2/17/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DETROIT (19 - 33) at ORLANDO (36 - 18) - 2/17/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 56-79 ATS (-30.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DETROIT is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 87-69 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 35-15 ATS (+18.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 66-47 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-5 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (26 - 26) at NEW YORK (19 - 33) - 2/17/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (27 - 27) at NEW JERSEY (5 - 48) - 2/17/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (27 - 25) at MILWAUKEE (24 - 27) - 2/17/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 210-160 ATS (+34.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 45-17 ATS (+26.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 217-278 ATS (-88.8 Units) second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (33 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (28 - 25) - 2/17/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 64-90 ATS (-35.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
UTAH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 62-77 ATS (-22.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (32 - 22) at DALLAS (32 - 21) - 2/17/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 177-139 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
PHOENIX is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points this season.
DALLAS is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (18 - 35) at GOLDEN STATE (14 - 38) - 2/17/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-5 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (33 - 18) at LA CLIPPERS (21 - 32) - 2/17/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 56-78 ATS (-29.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 44-62 ATS (-24.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 43-63 ATS (-26.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 65-98 ATS (-42.8 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 39-57 ATS (-23.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. NEW YORK
Chicago is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. NEW JERSEY
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
New Jersey is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. NEW ORLEANS
Utah is 6-12-2 ATS in its last 20 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games

9:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. DALLAS
Phoenix is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

10:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA CLIPPERS
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
LA Clippers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
LA Clippers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Atlanta

10:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Sacramento is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


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7:30 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Jacksonville State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 5 games
Tennessee State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State

7:30 PM
SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. XAVIER
Saint Joseph's is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Xavier
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Joseph's last 5 games when playing Xavier
Xavier is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Saint Joseph's
Xavier is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Saint Joseph's

7:30 PM
SETON HALL vs. ST. JOHN'S
Seton Hall is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Seton Hall is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. John's is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seton Hall
St. John's is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seton Hall

8:00 PM
BYU vs. COLORADO STATE
BYU is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
BYU is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Colorado State is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against BYU
Colorado State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against BYU

8:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. TENNESSEE
Georgia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Georgia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tennessee is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Tennessee is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. TULANE
Memphis is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Tulane
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulane
Tulane is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
Tulane is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. IOWA STATE
Oklahoma State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Oklahoma State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Iowa State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Oklahoma State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa State's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma State

8:00 PM
RICE vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Rice is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rice is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Southern Methodist is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Rice
Southern Methodist is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Rice

8:00 PM
UAB vs. SOUTHERN MISS
UAB is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
UAB is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
Southern Miss is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing UAB
Southern Miss is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing UAB

8:05 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. WICHITA STATE
Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wichita State
Evansville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Wichita State
Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Wichita State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games

8:05 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. VALPARAISO
Loyola of Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Loyola of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Valparaiso is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Valparaiso is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

8:30 PM
PENN STATE vs. NORTHWESTERN
Penn State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northwestern
Northwestern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Northwestern is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Penn State

9:00 PM
MARYLAND vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Maryland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against North Carolina St
Maryland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against North Carolina St
North Carolina State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
North Carolina State is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. COLORADO
Oklahoma is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma

9:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. SAINT LOUIS
Rhode Island is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Rhode Island is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
Saint Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rhode Island
Saint Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rhode Island

9:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. ARKANSAS
South Carolina is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 7 games
Arkansas is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against South Carolina
Arkansas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against South Carolina

9:00 PM
TEXAS vs. MISSOURI
Texas is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Texas is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Missouri is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas

9:00 PM
WYOMING vs. NEW MEXICO
Wyoming is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wyoming's last 5 games when playing New Mexico
New Mexico is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games at home
New Mexico is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home

9:05 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Missouri State is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Missouri State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Illinois State
Illinois State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Missouri State
Illinois State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Missouri State

10:00 PM
UC IRVINE vs. UC RIVERSIDE
UC Irvine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UC Irvine is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
UC Riverside is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against UC Irvine
UC Riverside is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against UC Irvine

10:00 PM
UNLV vs. UTAH
UNLV is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
UNLV is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Utah
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing UNLV

10:05 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. NEVADA
Fresno State is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Nevada
Fresno State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nevada
Nevada is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Nevada is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

10:05 PM
PACIFIC vs. LONG BEACH STATE
Pacific is 6-13-4 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Long Beach State
Pacific is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Long Beach State
Long Beach State is 8-2-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Pacific
Long Beach State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pacific

10:05 PM
SANTA BARBARA vs. CS FULLERTON
Santa Barbara is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Santa Barbara is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 7-1-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Santa Barbara
CS Fullerton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Santa Barbara

10:15 PM
CS BAKERSFIELD vs. BOISE STATE
No trends available
Boise State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boise State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

10:30 PM
CAL POLY vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
Cal Poly is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cal Poly is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing CS Northridge
CS Northridge is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cal Poly
CS Northridge is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cal Poly

11:05 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. UTAH STATE
Louisiana Tech is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Louisiana Tech is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
Utah State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Louisiana Tech
Utah State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Louisiana Tech


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Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Suns: Very quietly Phoenix has won 6 of their past 7 games SU. This stretch of success started with their close victory over their opponent today on January 28th. The Suns won that game 112-106 on a national stage, and that game has served as an emotional boost for this Suns team. Phoenix stands at 32-22 SU, tied for 5th in the Western Conference. The most impressive thing about this 7 game run for the Suns is that 5 of those wins have come on the road, with 4 of those coming as the listed underdog. The Suns are 14-15 SU and 16-13 ATS on the road this season. Phoenix is 11-8 ATS as the listed underdog this season. There is constant trade rumors surrounding Phoenix and star C Amar'e Stoudemire. The players and coaching staff has admitted as much. Stoudemire leads the Sun in scoring, averaging 21.2 PPG this season. PG Steve Nash averages 18.1 PPG and an NBA high 11.2 APG this this season for the Suns.

Suns are 5-0 ATS last 5 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
Over is 6-1 last 7 vs. NBA Southwest.

Key Injuries - G Leandro Barbosa (wrist) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 111

Mavericks (-4.5, O/U 218): Dallas has lost 6 of their past 8 games SU heading into tonight. The front office for Dallas is certainly trying to make a playoff push, as they just participated in a big trade that netted them both F Caron Butler and C Brendan Haywood. The question remains, will the players do their part? Dallas is 5-16 ATS since the beginning of 2010, including an awful current stretch of 0-8 ATS at home during this same time frame. The Mavericks are 32-21 SU this season, the 4th best record in the Western Conference and leading the Southwest Division. The Mavericks are 15-9 SU and 5-19 ATS in home games this season. Dallas is 13-22 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. F Dirk Nowitzki is 7th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 24.6 PPG this season. Butler scored 13 PTS in his debut with the Mavericks, and will be counted on heavily offensively as the season winds down.

Mavs are 5-21 ATS last 26 games as a home favorite.
Over is 6-1 last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Key Injuries - F Tim Thomas (personal) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 114 (OVER - Total of the Day)


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NCAAB


Wednesday, February 17

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Texas Longhorns at Missouri Tigers [ESPN2 | 9:00 PM ET]

Longhorns: Texas is 15th in the nation with a SU record of 20-5. That sounds great until you realize that the Longhorns have lost all 5 games this season in their past 8 games. Texas will likely have revenge on their mind today, as they haven't beaten Missouri since the 2007 season. Texas is 7-3 SU and 4-6 ATS in both true road contests and in neutral court settings this season. The Longhorns are 0-2 SU and ATS as the listed underdog this season. Texas is 2-10 ATS since the start of 2010, clearly a rough stretch for the Longhorns. F Damion James is the true leader of this Texas squad, both in his on court play and leadership off the court. James leads the Longhorns in both scoring and rebounding with 17.8 and 10.8 per game respectively this season. James will be playing in his 134th consecutive game for Texas tonight, tying the school record. G Avery Bradley is averaging 15.1 PPG during conference play this season.

Texas is 1-8 ATS last 9 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
Over is 11-4 last 15 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - None. G Shawn Williams (ankle) is out.
G Varez Ward (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 72

Tigers (-2, O/U 153): Missouri has been rather average of late, going 4-4 SU their past 4 games. No doubt the Tigers play in a brutal Big 12 Conference, arguably the strongest conference in the nation. Missouri is 6-4 SU in conference play this season, and are 18-7 SU for the entire season. Missouri is dominant at home, winning 15 of their 16 games this season. Overall, the Tigers have won 32 of their past 33 games SU at home, a streak that goes back to the 2008 season. The Tigers are 7-4 ATS in home games this season, with today representing the smallest the Tigers have been favored by all season. Missouri is 6-3 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. The Tigers have alternated ATS wins and losses over their past 9 games. Missouri has scored 70 or more PTS in 15 of their 16 home games this season. G Kim English leads the Tigers in scoring, averaging 14.8 PPG this season.

Tigers are 7-0 ATS last 7 games as a home favorite up to 6.5 points.
Under is 6-1 last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 81 (SIDE of the Day)


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Wednesday six-pack

According to LiveScience survery of 350,000 adults, these are the six happiest states in America, according to six factors they used......

6) Vermont 67.4-- Maple syrup must make people happy.

5) Iowa 67.6-- I'm thinking I'd be happier in Arizona than Iowa.

4) Minnesota 67.8-- Use sand on winter roads instead of salt.

T2) Montana 68.3-- Brent Musberger is from Montana.

T2) Utah 68.3-- Not enough warm weather states on this list.

1) Hawai'i 70.7-- Now this makes more sense, a lot more.


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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) Halftime score: Georgia Tech 41, North Carolina 21. Tar Heels lose at Georgia Tech by 17- they're a sinking ship, at 3-8 in ACC. Carolina just don't have good guards, and you don't win without good guards.

12) Tremendous game in Starkville; Kentucky scored last seven points in regulation to force OT, where they won 81-75. Bulldogs played without its leading scorer Johnson (suspended) and with shot blocker Varnado playing only 21 minutes. Still, this was a game they should have won.

11) Virginia Tech was down 8 at half, but stormed back in second half to beat Wake Forest 87-83; Hokies scored 55 points in second half.

10) Marcus Jordan scored 18 points, had 8 rebounds in Central Florida's 68-65 home win over Houston; Marcus is Michael Jordan's younger son.

9) Here's the power pro wrestling has with USA Network; the dog show is a big money earner for USA, but they only showed it for an hour on Monday, before switching to CNBC, so WWE could be aired. Couple years ago, WWE deferred to the dog show and aired a live show at 11pm from west coast, but not this year. Its weird what works on TV.

8) 34,616 tickets have already been sold to Villanova-Syracuse game at the Carrier Dome Fenruary 27.

7) Chicago Bears canned pro personnel director Bobby DePaul, who is the scapecoat for the Jay Cutler trade. If Cutler had led the Bears to the Super Bowl, we'd never heard of DePaul, as other Bear executives would be lining up to take credit for the trade. Such is life.

6) No Pac-10 hoop team has been ranked in top 25 for last six weeks, the longest drought the Pac-10 has ever endured. If Cal has a good weekend in Oregon this week, they could break the drought next week.

5) ESPN's Jay Bilas is awful harsh in his criticism of officials, something that started last year, when a certain Robert M. Knight started working for the network. Officials can't be real happy with his constant bashing.

4) Sebastian Janikowski got $16M for four years from the Raiders; he is the richest kicker of all-time.

3) Sunday's crowd of 108,713 for the NBA All-Star Game got Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban to thinking that an occasional Mavericks' home game at Jerry World might be a good idea. We'll see if he's willing to trade his team's home court advantage for some extra bucks. I'm guessing yes.

2) Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nuggets' coach (and former Albany Patroon coach) George Karl, who is being treated for throat cancer.

1) Wednesday is one of the more underrated sports days of the year, as first round of Match Play golf (32 matches) takes place on TV, with card of 51 college hoop games and a full night of NBA action. Good stuff.