Thursday Trends and Indexes 2/18 (NBA,NCAAB, Misc.)

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NCAAB


Thursday, February 18

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7:00 PM
AUBURN vs. FLORIDA
Auburn is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Auburn's last 7 games
Florida is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Auburn
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Auburn

7:00 PM
LA SALLE vs. DAYTON
La Salle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dayton
La Salle is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Dayton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Dayton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. GEORGETOWN
Syracuse is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgetown
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Syracuse's last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgetown
Georgetown is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Georgetown's last 11 games

7:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. MISSISSIPPI
Vanderbilt is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Mississippi
Vanderbilt is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Mississippi
Mississippi is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Mississippi is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Vanderbilt

7:05 PM
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. THE CITADEL
Western Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
Western Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
The Citadel is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
The Citadel is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Florida Atlantic is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Florida Atlantic is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Florida International is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Florida Atlantic
Florida International is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida Atlantic

8:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. TROY
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Troy's last 5 games when playing at home against Middle Tennessee
Troy is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Middle Tennessee

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 6 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. PEPPERDINE
Portland is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Pepperdine
Portland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pepperdine
Pepperdine is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pepperdine's last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. NORTH DAKOTA
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
South Alabama is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
South Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against South Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games when playing at home against South Alabama

8:05 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Arkansas State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 6 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arkansas State
Louisiana-Lafayette is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arkansas State

8:30 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Cleveland State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland State's last 8 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland State
Wisc-Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland State

8:30 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Tennessee Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Austin Peay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee Tech's last 5 games when playing Austin Peay
Austin Peay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Austin Peay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

8:30 PM
UCLA vs. WASHINGTON STATE
UCLA is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of UCLA's last 14 games on the road
Washington State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing UCLA
Washington State is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games when playing UCLA

8:35 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Portland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Arizona's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. DENVER
Arkansas-Little Rock is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Arkansas-Little Rock is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MARQUETTE
Pittsburgh is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Marquette is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Marquette's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh

9:00 PM
WISCONSIN vs. MINNESOTA
Wisconsin is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Wisconsin is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

9:05 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
Eastern Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Eastern Washington is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Northern Colorado is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

9:05 PM
GONZAGA vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
Gonzaga is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 6 games
Loyola Marymount is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Gonzaga
Loyola Marymount is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Gonzaga

9:05 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. MONTANA STATE
Sacramento State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Montana State
Sacramento State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Montana State
Montana State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Montana State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
STANFORD vs. OREGON
Stanford is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Stanford is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Oregon is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Stanford
Oregon is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing Stanford

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. IDAHO
No trends available
Idaho is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Idaho is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. OREGON STATE
California is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
California is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Oregon State is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against California
Oregon State is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against California

10:30 PM
USC vs. WASHINGTON
USC is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
USC is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing USC
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing USC

11:00 PM
ST. MARY'S vs. SAN DIEGO
St. Mary's is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
St. Mary's is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 1-8-1 ATS in its last 10 games
San Diego is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games


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NBA


Thursday, February 18

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Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers [TNT | 8:00 PM ET]

Nuggets: Denver starts the 2nd half of the season in a bit of shock. Denver enters the 2nd half of the season with the 2nd best record in the Western Conference at 35-18 SU. However, Coach George Karl just announced he has throat snd neck cancer, forcing him to miss some to be determined games. This news came as a shock to his team, but will likely have them playing focused and hard for their coach. The Nuggets have alternated wins and losses since the beginning of February, going 3-3 SU in that span. The Nuggets are 12-13 SU and 10-13-2 ATS on the road this season. The Nuggets are 7-5 SU and 6-3-2 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Denver has only won back to back games ATS once since December 7th. Denver averages over 107 PPG, the 3rd most in the NBA. F Carmelo Anthony leads the Nuggets in scoring and is 3rd in the NBA with 29.2 PPG this season. PG Chauncey Billups averages 19.5 PPG and a team high 6.2 APG this season for Denver.

Nuggets are 10-1-1 ATS last 12 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 10-4 last 14 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - F Kenyon Martin (knee) is questionable.
F Renaldo Balkman (back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 96

Cavaliers (-6, O/U 206): Cleveland enters the 2nd half of the season with the overall best record in the NBA, 43-11 SU. The Cavaliers just announced a trade this evening, acquiring F Antawn Jamison from the Wizards. The rich get richer, and the Cavaliers appear to be the overwhelming choice to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. Cleveland is 24-3 SU and 12-15 ATS at home this season. The Cavaliers are 15-13 ATS a single digit favorite this season. Cleveland has surged into the best record in the NBA thanks to a franchise tying 13 game SU winning streak that is currently active. The Cavaliers have struggled recently to the Nuggets, as they've lost 4 of the past 6 meetings SU at home to the Nuggets. The Cavs also lost earlier this year to the Nuggets, 97-99 as 4 point favorites. F Lebron James leads the NBA in scoring with 29.9 PPG this season. James has been simply amazing his last 6 games, averaging 33.5 PPG and 11 APG.

Cavaliers are 12-4 ATS last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 6-1-1 last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Key Injuries - G Mo Williams (shoulder) is out.
F Leon Powe (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 102 (UNDER - Total of the Day)


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NCAAB


Thursday, February 18

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Syracuse Orange at Georgetown Hoyas [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Orange: 5th ranked Syracuse lost SU for only the 2nd time this season, falling at home as 7.5 favorites to Louisville. Syracuse is an impressive 24-2 SU and 15-7 ATS this season. Arguably the most impressive stat for the Orange this season is the fact that they have a perfect record away from home. Syracuse is 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS in both true road games and neutral court settings this seasons. Syracuse is the only team left in the nation that doesn't have a SU road loss this season. The Orange are a perfect 3-0 both SU and ATS as the listed underdog this season. Syracuse averages 80.8 PPG this season, but have been held under that average in 6 of their past 7 games. The Orange lead the nation in FG percentage, shooting 52.2% as a team. 4 different Orange players average double digits in PTS this season, led by F Wesley Johnson. Johnson averages 16 PPG this season, but is really struggling of late. Johnson is shooting less that 29% over his past 6 games, and has seen his scoring average dip 6 PTS.

Syracuse is 7-0 ATS last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % greater than .600.
Under is 6-0 last 6 road games.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 76 (SIDE of the Day)

Hoyas (-1, O/U 146): Georgetown has some revenge on their minds tonight, as they lost by double digits to Syracuse 3 weeks ago. They are also coming off a SU loss in their last game as a double digit favorite. The Hoyas are ranked 10th in the nation thanks to an 18-6 SU record. Georgetown is 11-2 SU and 5-5 ATS at home this season. The Hoyas are 6-2 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Today marks the smallest amount of PTS the Hoyas have been favored by at home all season long. The Hoyas have yet to win more than 2 games in a row ATS this entire season. Georgetown is looking to beat their 3rd top 10 opponent at home this season. With a SU win tonight, the Hoyas would be the only team in the nation with 7 SU wins against top 25 ranked teams. 3 different Hoyas average at least 14 PPG for the Hoyas this season. C Greg Monroe averages 15.5 PPG and a team high 9.5 RPG this season. Georgetown is 16-0 SU when G Chris Wright scores in double figures this season.

Hoyas are 4-1 ATS last 5 home games.
Over is 5-1 last 6 home games.

Key Injuries - F Nikita Mescheriakov (personal) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 72


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Thursday six-pack

-- Jets built a $75M practice facility in Florham Park, NJ, so of course they want to squeeze $200,000 out of the state of New York so they can hold training camp in Cortland (south of Syracuse). Eeesh.

-- When there is a runner on second base and the batter singles, runner scores from second an average of 58% of the time.

-- Paul Westhead, whose fast-paced style lad LMU in the Elite Eight 20 years ago, is now coaching women's ball at Oregon; Lady Ducks are 7-5 in Pac-10, 16-8 overall, scoring 80+ points in last six games.

-- If I'm an AD at a school with D-I men's hoops, no way do I let this guy coach women's ball; his style is appealing and it wins, because it is easier to recruit with a fast style of play.

-- Sadie the Scottish terrier won the dog show in New York City.

-- Craig Hentrich retired after a 17-year career as an NFL punter; he had 1,150 punts


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Thursday's List of 13: Wrapping up a lot of college hoop stuff


13) Felt bad for Nebraska, Notre Dame kids who went on road, played their hearts out but came up short in very tough losses as big underdogs. Cornhuskers seem especially snake-bitten.

12) That thud you heard was Northwestern falling off the bubble after they lost by 11 at home to Penn State, which got its first Big 11 win.

11) Have to mention BYU's Jimmer Fredette, who had 36 points, with five rebounds, six assists at Colorado State; this kid is from Glens Falls, a small town 45 miles north of me here in upstate New York. He is a smart, tough kid, a wonderful player who was well-coached in high school and is on his way to an NBA roster two years from now.

10) Purdue avenged an earlier loss to Ohio State, winning in Columbus by 3; Buckeyes only used one sub the whole game; he played nine minutes. Not sure I've ever seen four guys play all 40 minutes in a Big 11 game.

9) Duke was down 12 at half, won by 7 at Miami; something is missing with the Blue Devils, not sure exactly what. I mean they're having a good season, but they're much, much, much better at home.

8) West Virginia's Devin Ebanks uses the backboard on mid-range shots a lot more than most players-- its a lost art.

7) Tuesday night, every seat at Mississippi State had a t-shirt on it, white or maroon, alternating by section. It took 40 Miss State students 3 hours to put those 10,000 shirts on every seat in Humphrey Coliseum.

6) College hoop analysts I enjoy: Jimmy Dykes, Steven Bardo and Steve Lavin, but the Wednesday night Big 12 team of Ron Franklin/Bill Raftery is my favorite. Franklin went to Ole Miss, Raftery to LaSalle in Philly, but they're very good on the air together, even though Franklin is more of a football guy. Fran Fraschilla is another analyst who does a terrific job.

5) Maryland was down 10 at the half, rallied to win at NC State in what was their third game in five nights, because a makeup game was played on Monday against Virginia. Vazquez kid should be ACC Player of Year.

4) Missouri kept Texas reeling, beating Longhorns 82-77, handing Texas its sixth loss in last nine games. Oddly enough, Mizzou coach Anderson's daughter plays college basketball for the Lady Longhorns.

3) Arkansas' Courtney Fortson needs some support for SEC Player of the Year; Razorbacks lead SEC West at 7-4; they were useless before Fortson came back from his suspension. Everyone needs a good point guard.

2) If Phil Mickelson or Eldrick Woods had decided to play in Match Play this week, Ross McGowan would be playing golf somewhere else, but he got in as the #64 seed, and upset #1 seed Steve Stricker Wednesday- he moves on to the second round. All because Mickelson is a good family man and Woods isn't.

1) Speaking of which, Mr Woods is making his first public appearance in three months Friday; carefully crafted, guests will be invited, no questions are going to be asked. I better not hear the phrase ".......for the good of the children." or I'm going to puke. I'm thinking I'll need a barf bag.