Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 1/4 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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*** DETROIT @ LA LAKERS (-13, O/U 194.5) ***
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The Los Angeles Lakers insisted they weren’t concerned after losing four straight tight games earlier this season. Their recent play might offer more reason to hit the panic button. The Lakers’ last four losses have come by 15 points or more, a concerning trend they’ll try to stop Tuesday night as they continue a busy stretch against the visiting Detroit Pistons. Los Angeles is 10-9 since a 13-2 start, with a 2-4 record since Dec. 21 considerably more alarming than four straight defeats by 10 points or fewer from Nov. 26-Dec. 1. Los Angeles’ last four losses have come by an average of 17.3 points, with a 104-85 no-show Sunday against Memphis the team’s third at Staples Center in that span.

“We’re not really playing together, and as a result, it’s costing us,” center Andrew Bynum said. “Right now, we’ve got to be concerned. We have to be... Good teams are looking at us like we’re soft.” Whether the Lakers are soft is debatable, but at the very least they seem tired. A 97-82 loss at San Antonio last Tuesday began of a stretch of 13 games in 21 days, hardly what a team whose top six players have been in the league for an average of nearly 12 seasons needs. “We’ve just got to come out focused and ready to play,” Kobe Bryant said. “It’s tough when you have to try to regenerate that energy every single night. It starts individually. You have to look at yourself and try to find things to get you going.”

Los Angeles has averaged just 88.5 points in its last six games, but coach Phil Jackson thinks a better effort defensively will help overcome those offensive struggles. The Lakers are 12-1 when they allow 94 points or fewer. “We have to respond with better energy defensively, getting back on defense especially after turnovers,” Jackson told the Lakers’ official website... “We’re not surprised that (trying to three-peat) has taken a toll. It’s (just) about coming back and finding your way again.”

Perhaps a meeting with Detroit will help. The Lakers had no problem putting away the Pistons in a Nov. 17 trip to The Palace, getting 33 points from Bryant and 25 from Pau Gasol in a 103-90 win in which they led by as many as 26. Los Angeles is 16-3 when Gasol scores at least 18 points and 7-8 when he goes for 17 or fewer. The Pistons have lost 11 of 12 on the road.

Entering Monday’s visit to Utah they’d dropped their seven games against opponents currently above .500 by an average of 14.3 points. Detroit led the Jazz by a point after three quarters but couldn’t hang on, falling 102-97 despite 26 points from Tayshaun Prince. “We haven’t really put together consistently four quarters,” said Tracy McGrady who finished one rebound shy of a triple-double. “We play well for a half or three quarters, but then we always have that quarter that lets us down.” Though the Pistons have lost four straight against the Lakers by double digits, they didn’t have Prince for two of those meetings. Facing Los Angeles seems to bring out the best in Prince. His 19.1 scoring average against the Lakers since 2004-05 is easily his best against any opponent.

• TOP RATED TEAM ATS TRENDS
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--LA LAKERS are 41-20 ATS (+18.8 Units) in home games after 5 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers since 1996.
The average score was LA LAKERS 104.0, OPPONENT 95.5 - (Rating = 3*)

--DETROIT is 50-71 ATS (-28.1 Units) versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DETROIT 93.0, OPPONENT 97.6 - (Rating = 4*)

--DETROIT is 45-63 ATS (-24.3 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DETROIT 93.1, OPPONENT 97.6 - (Rating = 4*)

--DETROIT is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in road games after having lost 4 of their last 5 games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DETROIT 86.2, OPPONENT 103.5 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM OVER/UNDER TRENDS
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--LA LAKERS are 57-34 UNDER (+19.4 Units) versus teams who are called for 21 or less fouls/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was LA LAKERS 102.2, OPPONENT 96.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--LA LAKERS are 69-46 UNDER (+18.2 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was LA LAKERS 101.0, OPPONENT 96.3 - (Rating = 3*)

• TOP RATED TEAM FIRST HALF TRENDS
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--DETROIT is 11-27 against the 1rst half line (-18.5 Units) when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%) over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DETROIT 44.0, OPPONENT 50.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--DETROIT is 0-11 against the 1rst half line (-12.1 Units) in road games after having lost 4 of their last 5 games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DETROIT 41.6, OPPONENT 54.0 - (Rating = 4*)

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--LA LAKERS are 34-16 UNDER (+16.2 Units) the 1rst half total in home games versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was LA LAKERS 51.3, OPPONENT 45.3 - (Rating = 3*)

--DETROIT is 55-32 UNDER (+17.6 Units) the 1rst half total versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DETROIT 46.0, OPPONENT 49.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--DETROIT is 9-1 UNDER (+7.9 Units) the 1rst half total in road games versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season this season.
The average score was DETROIT 41.9, OPPONENT 49.1 - (Rating = 3*)

• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS
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--PLAY ON - Home teams (LA LAKERS) - off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite against opponent off a road cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog.
(24-5 since 1996.) (82.8%, +18.5 units. Rating = 4*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is : (24-5)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 5.1
The average score in these games was: Team 102.4, Opponent 89.3 (Average point differential = +13.1)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 15 (53.6% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (8-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (10-3).

--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points (LA LAKERS) - off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite against opponent off a road loss.
(50-19 over the last 5 seasons.) (72.5%, +29.1 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half total posted in these games was: 98.1
The average first half score in these games was: Team 48.1, Opponent 45.3 (Total first half points scored = 93.4)

The situation's record this season is: (2-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (34-14).
Since 1996 the situation's record is: (93-65).

--PLAY AGAINST - Road underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (DETROIT) - good 3PT shooting team (>=36.5%) against an average 3PT defense (33-36.5%), after 3 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 47% or higher.
(55-21 since 1996.) (72.4%, +31.9 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 4.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 54.1, Opponent 46.7 (Average first half point differential = +7.4)

The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (18-8).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (40-12).

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***** TUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL KNOWLEDGE *****
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(All results ATS) - Against The Spread - and most recent, unless noted otherwise. Content contained in this report remains exclusive private property of Stat/Systems Sports. Database information may not be reused or disseminated in any form without express written consent of the publisher.
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•••QUICK HITS•••
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--Illinois State lost its last four visits to Indiana State 10-4-5-7 points, as home side won seven of last eight series games. Redbirds lost first two MVC games, both by 11 points- they're 1-2 as an underdog this season. Sycamores are 4-1 against the spread as a favorite this year. MVC home favorites are 4-2 against the spread.

--Pitt won seven of last eight games vs Providence- they lost last visit to this building two years ago, but won by 27-8 in previous two visits. Big East home underdogs are 2-0 vs spread in league play. First true away game for Panthers, who beat Maryland/Texas on neutral floors. Friars are 0-2 in Big East play, losing to St John's by 2, at Syracuse by 7.

--Home side is 10-1 in last 11 UConn-Notre Dame games; Huskies are 1-4 in last five visits here, losing by 6-4-6-8 points. Big East home favorites of 8 or less points are 4-1 vs spread. UConn is 11-1, but lost at Pitt by 15 in its only road game- they're 2-1 as underdogs. Notre Dame is 12-2, losing last game at Syracuse- they're 3-2 as a favorite.

--Minnesota won four of last five games vs Indiana, with three of wins by 8 or less points; Hoosiers are 1-4 in last five visits here, losing by 5-19-8-23 points. Minnesota lost its first two Big 11 games- they're 1-5 vs spread in last six games as favorite. Big 11 home favorites are 3-2-1 vs spread. Indiana is 0-3 against the spread as an underdog.

--Northern Iowa lost its first two MVC games by total of 3 points; UNI is 12-2 in last 14 games vs Evansville, winning last seven played here by 13-18-3-11-13-7-19 points. Purple Aces are 2-4 vs spread as underdogs, losing by 34 at Wichita in MVC road opener. UNI is 2-3 as favorite, and is having trouble scoring- they haven't scored 70+ against a D-I team.

--Creighton won 10 of last 12 games vs Missouri State, winning last five in Omaha by 3-22-21-24-4 points; Bluejays won last six games, taking first two MVC games by 11-16 points- they're 9-1 at home, losing to BYU. Missouri State won its last four games, with a win at Northern Iowa. MVC home teams are 6-4 vs spread in league play.

--Home side won last five Drake-Wichita State games; Bulldogs lost five of last six visits here, with losses by 11-5-23-16-23 points. MVC home favorites are 4-2 vs spread, 2-1 if laying double digits. Wichita won first two MVC games by 34-16 points- they've won six games in row, are 3-2 as favorite. Drake is 2-2 as road dog, losing away games by 48-11-16.

--Bradley lost first two MVC games by 14-16 points; they're 2-7 in last nine games overall and 4-8 in last dozen games vs Southern Illinois, 3-2 in last five played here. Salukis are 1-3 on road, losing by 22 at Illinois, 7 at Western Kentucky, 14 at Drake. MVC home teams are 4-2 against the spread if spread is 4 points or less.

--Colorado State won tourney in Cancun, but then got beat by Hampton at home Saturday, very puzzling loss. Rams swept Wyoming by 10-16 points; LY; home team is 9-5 in last 14 series games, Cowboys are 3-2 in their last five visits here. Wyoming is 0-3 on road, losing at No Colorado by 14, South Dakota by 10, Cal-Irvine by 15 points.

--West Virginia lost its first two Big East games, giving up 80 ppg, so this is big game for them, against DePaul team they've beaten four times in a row by 12-12-19-16 points. Double digit favorites are 2-3 vs spread in Big East play. Mountaineers are 2-6 as a favorite. DePaul covered five games in row- they lost first two league games by 16-11 points.

--Ohio State won six of last seven games vs Iowa, winning last four in row none by more than 10 points; Buckeyes are 2-4 in last six visits here, with wins by 2-8 points in last two visits. Iowa is 1-2 as a dog this year, losing at home by 10 to Illinois in its Big 11 opener. OSU won by 18 at Indiana in its Big 11 opener. Big 11 home underdogs are 1-3 vs spread.

--Texas won two of last three games vs former conference rival Arkansas by 11-4 points; young, talented Longhorns won their last five games, are 11-2, 2-2 as a favorite. This is first true road game for Arkansas squad that is 10-2, losing by 9 to Texas A&M, 5 to UAB. Big 12 double digit favorites are 17-13 vs spread. SEC double digit underdogs are 2-3.

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•••SITUATIONAL TEAM POWER TRENDS•••
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The Stat/Systems Sports Situational Team Power Trends uncover certain situations where a team outperforms or underperforms their normal level of play. Unlike the Stat/Systems Super Situations, all trend records listed apply to the team in question. These trends are great indicators of how teams react to certain situations (i.e. coming off a close win, against division opponents, after a loss giving up a high number passing yards, etc.)
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--N IOWA is 11-0 ATS (+11 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=37% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 66.3, OPPONENT 56.5 - (Rating = 5*)

--DRAKE is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a game committing 8 or less turnovers over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DRAKE 72.6, OPPONENT 68.5 - (Rating = 5*)

--S ILLINOIS is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after 1 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was S ILLINOIS 68, OPPONENT 68.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--DEPAUL is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog of 10 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DEPAUL 59.4, OPPONENT 70.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--DEPAUL is 8-0 ATS (+8 Units) versus good passing teams, averaging >=16 assists/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DEPAUL 60, OPPONENT 69.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--PROVIDENCE is 1-10 ATS (-10 Units) in home games when playing only their 2nd game in a week over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PROVIDENCE 80.7, OPPONENT 82.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--PROVIDENCE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PROVIDENCE 83.3, OPPONENT 81.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--PITTSBURGH is 8-0 ATS (+8 Units) versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=25 free throws/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was PITTSBURGH 74.6, OPPONENT 64.3 - (Rating = 3*)

--MISSOURI ST is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was MISSOURI ST 65.8, OPPONENT 67.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--W VIRGINIA is 15-37 ATS (-25.7 Units) after a loss by 6 points or less since 1997.
The average score was W VIRGINIA 65.7, OPPONENT 68.6 - (Rating = 3*)
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--N IOWA is 10-0 UNDER (+10 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 61.4, OPPONENT 50.1 - (Rating = 5*)

--WYOMING is 11-1 UNDER (+9.9 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=37% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was WYOMING 68.5, OPPONENT 71.4 - (Rating = 4*)

--CREIGHTON is 12-1 OVER (+10.9 Units) after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was CREIGHTON 76.2, OPPONENT 68.9 - (Rating = 4*)

--ILLINOIS ST is 10-1 UNDER (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
The average score was ILLINOIS ST 62, OPPONENT 62.5 - (Rating = 4*)

--N IOWA is 18-4 UNDER (+13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 61.4, OPPONENT 52.4 - (Rating = 4*)

--N IOWA is 12-1 UNDER (+10.9 Units) after 2 straight games where they attempted 50 or less shots over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 57.7, OPPONENT 50.8 - (Rating = 4*)

--N IOWA is 15-2 UNDER (+12.8 Units) after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 59.8, OPPONENT 53.1 - (Rating = 4*)

--N IOWA is 12-1 UNDER (+10.9 Units) versus teams who average 6 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 62.4, OPPONENT 51.9 - (Rating = 4*)

--NOTRE DAME is 9-0 UNDER (+9 Units) vs. top caliber teams - outscoring their opponents by 12+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was NOTRE DAME 64.1, OPPONENT 65.1 - (Rating = 4*)

--COLORADO ST is 8-0 OVER (+8 Units) versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making <=31% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was COLORADO ST 79.6, OPPONENT 76.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--N IOWA is 20-4 UNDER (+15.6 Units) after playing a game as a road favorite since 1997.
The average score was N IOWA 62.3, OPPONENT 60.4 - (Rating = 3*)

--N IOWA is 18-5 UNDER (+12.5 Units) after playing a game where both teams score 65 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 61.5, OPPONENT 53.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--N IOWA is 8-0 UNDER (+8 Units) as a home favorite of 10 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 61.5, OPPONENT 48.5 - (Rating = 3*)

--WICHITA ST is 18-4 OVER (+13.6 Units) in home games after 4 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers since 1997.
The average score was WICHITA ST 72.3, OPPONENT 68.3 - (Rating = 3*)
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--PROVIDENCE is 5-20 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PROVIDENCE 82.2, OPPONENT 82.5 - (Rating = 9*)

--MINNESOTA is 4-22 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread since 1997.
The average score was MINNESOTA 64.7, OPPONENT 70.1 - (Rating = 9*)

--N IOWA is 21-4 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 64, OPPONENT 56.4 - (Rating = 9*)

--TEXAS is 21-2 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games since 1997.
The average score was TEXAS 80.1, OPPONENT 65.9 - (Rating = 8*)

--BRADLEY is 1-11 (-12.7 Units) against the money line off a home loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
The average score was BRADLEY 67.3, OPPONENT 68.8 - (Rating = 8*)

--MINNESOTA is 2-8 (-18.1 Units) against the money line versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=37% of their attempts over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MINNESOTA 69.4, OPPONENT 70 - (Rating = 8*)

--MINNESOTA is 4-13 (-22.1 Units) against the money line versus good shooting teams - making >=45% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was MINNESOTA 66.7, OPPONENT 66.7 - (Rating = 7*)

--N IOWA is 16-3 (+20.2 Units) against the money line versus good shooting teams - making >=45% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 64.9, OPPONENT 57.5 - (Rating = 7*)

--DRAKE is 2-8 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after having won 2 of their last 3 games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was DRAKE 64.8, OPPONENT 70.4 - (Rating = 7*)

--S ILLINOIS is 6-14 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was S ILLINOIS 65.5, OPPONENT 67 - (Rating = 6*)

--W VIRGINIA is 14-2 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1997.
The average score was W VIRGINIA 74.2, OPPONENT 62.3 - (Rating = 6*)

--N IOWA is 22-4 (+18.5 Units) against the money line after a combined score of 125 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was N IOWA 63.7, OPPONENT 54.4 - (Rating = 6*)

--DEPAUL is 4-17 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing only their 2nd game in a week over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DEPAUL 61.9, OPPONENT 73 - (Rating = 5*)

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--NOTRE DAME is 22-40 (-22.3 Units) against the 1rst half line off a road loss against a conference rival since 1997.
The average score was NOTRE DAME 33.6, OPPONENT 34.2 - (Rating = 4*)

--EVANSVILLE is 12-2 (+9.8 Units) against the 1rst half line after trailing their last 3 games by 5+ points at the half since 1997.
The average score was EVANSVILLE 32, OPPONENT 32.2 - (Rating = 3*)

--TEXAS is 4-15 (-12.5 Units) against the 1rst half line after a combined score of 155 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was TEXAS 34.4, OPPONENT 34.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--ILLINOIS ST is 14-28 (-16.8 Units) against the 1rst half line versus the first half line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was ILLINOIS ST 29.8, OPPONENT 30.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--S ILLINOIS is 54-34 (+16.6 Units) against the 1rst half line after allowing 55 points or less since 1997.
The average score was S ILLINOIS 30.8, OPPONENT 28.2 - (Rating = 3*)

--N IOWA is 37-14 UNDER (+21.6 Units) the 1rst half total when playing only their 3rd game in a week since 1997.
The average score was N IOWA 29.6, OPPONENT 30.1 - (Rating = 4*)

--NOTRE DAME is 32-12 OVER (+18.8 Units) the 1rst half total vs. dominant rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 7+ per game since 1997.
The average score was NOTRE DAME 35.1, OPPONENT 34.9 - (Rating = 4*)

--INDIANA is 18-4 OVER (+13.6 Units) the 1rst half total versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 32.7, OPPONENT 37.3 - (Rating = 3*)

--IOWA is 20-5 UNDER (+14.5 Units) the 1rst half total after one or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was IOWA 24.8, OPPONENT 27.5 - (Rating = 3*)

--ARKANSAS is 19-4 OVER (+14.6 Units) the 1rst half total in road games after scoring 85 points or more since 1997.
The average score was ARKANSAS 35.5, OPPONENT 37.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--BRADLEY is 22-6 OVER (+15.4 Units) the 1rst half total off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival since 1997.
The average score was BRADLEY 31.3, OPPONENT 31.3 - (Rating = 3*)

--BRADLEY is 10-1 UNDER (+8.9 Units) the 1rst half total when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was BRADLEY 29.4, OPPONENT 29.6 - (Rating = 3*)

--CREIGHTON is 8-0 UNDER (+7.8 Units) the 1rst half total in home games off a home win over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CREIGHTON 29.4, OPPONENT 24.7 - (Rating = 3*)
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--Thad Matta is 89-59 ATS (+24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record as the coach of OHIO ST.
The average score was Matta 70.3, OPPONENT 64.1 - (Rating = 5*)

--Keno Davis is 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) in home games after 1 or more consecutive unders as the coach of PROVIDENCE.
The average score was Davis 78.5, OPPONENT 80.3 - (Rating = 5*)

--Thad Matta is 25-7 ATS (+17.3 Units) after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better as the coach of OHIO ST.
The average score was Matta 73.4, OPPONENT 59.7 - (Rating = 4*)

--Keno Davis is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=37% of their attempts as the coach of PROVIDENCE.
The average score was Davis 73.2, OPPONENT 84.1 - (Rating = 4*)

--Cuonzo Martin is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) after a conference game as the coach of MISSOURI ST.
The average score was Martin 66.7, OPPONENT 68.7 - (Rating = 4*)

--Jamie Dixon is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=25 free throws/game after 15+ games as the coach of PITTSBURGH.
The average score was Dixon 72.3, OPPONENT 64.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--Jamie Dixon is 30-10 ATS (+19.1 Units) versus teams who average 40 or more rebounds/game on the season as the coach of PITTSBURGH.
The average score was Dixon 73.1, OPPONENT 64.9 - (Rating = 3*)

--Jamie Dixon is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=25 free throws/game as the coach of PITTSBURGH.
The average score was Dixon 72, OPPONENT 62.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--Jim Les is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds as the coach of BRADLEY.
The average score was Les 71.1, OPPONENT 69.1 - (Rating = 3*)

--Cuonzo Martin is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) after 2 consecutive conference games as the coach of MISSOURI ST.
The average score was Martin 66.7, OPPONENT 68.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--Cuonzo Martin is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) against conference opponents as the coach of MISSOURI ST.
The average score was Martin 65.8, OPPONENT 67.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--Thad Matta is 58-35 ATS (+19.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% as the coach of OHIO ST.
The average score was Matta 69.3, OPPONENT 62.8 - (Rating = 3*)

--Thad Matta is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more as the coach of OHIO ST.
The average score was Matta 75.7, OPPONENT 61.6 - (Rating = 3*)
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--Jim Les is 56-30 OVER (+23.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% as the coach of BRADLEY.
The average score was Les 68.9, OPPONENT 70.2 - (Rating = 4*)

--Chris Lowery is 76-49 UNDER (+22.1 Units) after 1 or more consecutive wins as the coach of S ILLINOIS.
The average score was Lowery 63.6, OPPONENT 60.3 - (Rating = 4*)

--Tom Crean is 34-11 OVER (+21.9 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in all games he has coached since 1997.
The average score was Crean 69, OPPONENT 73.3 - (Rating = 4*)

--Jim Les is 64-39 OVER (+21.1 Units) after one or more consecutive overs as the coach of BRADLEY.
The average score was Les 71.3, OPPONENT 69.9 - (Rating = 4*)

--Jim Les is 45-22 OVER (+20.8 Units) as a home favorite or pick as the coach of BRADLEY.
The average score was Les 73.8, OPPONENT 66.3 - (Rating = 4*)

--Ben Jacobson is 12-1 UNDER (+10.9 Units) after playing a game as a road favorite as the coach of N IOWA.
The average score was Jacobson 58.4, OPPONENT 56.7 - (Rating = 4*)

--John Pelphrey is 14-2 OVER (+11.8 Units) in road games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game as the coach of ARKANSAS.
The average score was Pelphrey 74.1, OPPONENT 82.3 - (Rating = 4*)

--Tubby Smith is 28-10 UNDER (+17.2 Units) versus excellent teams - shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% as the coach of MINNESOTA.
The average score was Smith 62.8, OPPONENT 64.5 - (Rating = 3*)

--Jim Les is 39-19 OVER (+18.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival as the coach of BRADLEY.
The average score was Les 71.2, OPPONENT 71.7 - (Rating = 3*)

--Chris Lowery is 26-10 UNDER (+15.4 Units) after a win by 6 points or less as the coach of S ILLINOIS.
The average score was Lowery 63, OPPONENT 58 - (Rating = 3*)

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• HIGHEST RATED ATS SUPER SITUATIONS CBB - Display the Highest Rated Active CBB - Against the Spread Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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4* INDIANA ST -5.5 - (80.6%)
3* EVANSVILLE +11.5 - (74.4%)
3* DRAKE +18.5 - (73.7%)
3* CREIGHTON +2 - (73.5%)
3* S ILLINOIS +2.5 - (73.1%)

--PLAY AGAINST - An underdog (ILLINOIS ST) - after going over the total by 42 or more points total in their last five games, a good team (60% to 80%) playing a team with a losing record.
(25-6 since 1997.) (80.6%, +18.4 units. Rating = 4*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (26-5)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 2.7
The average score in these games was: Team 73.3, Opponent 65 (Average point differential = +8.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 12 (38.7% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-2).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (16-2).

--PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 10 to 19.5 points (EVANSVILLE) - after a win by 6 points or less against opponent after a close loss by 3 points or less.
(32-11 over the last 5 seasons.) (74.4%, +19.9 units. Rating = 3*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (7-38 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 12.9
The average score in these games was: Team 63.9, Opponent 72.7 (Average point differential = -8.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 17 (38.6% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-5).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (71-49).

--PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 10 or more points (WICHITA ST) - after going over the total by 18 or more points total in their last three games, a top-level team (>=80%) playing a marginal losing team (40% to 49%).
(42-15 since 1997.) (73.7%, +25.5 units. Rating = 3*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (6-52)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 16.5
The average score in these games was: Team 64.4, Opponent 76.8 (Average point differential = -12.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 18 (33.3% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (18-6).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (26-11).

--PLAY ON - Home teams where the line is +3 to -3 (CREIGHTON) - after a cover as a double digit favorite, with four starters returning from last season.
(50-18 since 1997.) (73.5%, +30.2 units. Rating = 3*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (53-20)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 0.3
The average score in these games was: Team 73.7, Opponent 69.9 (Average point differential = +3.7)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 28 (40% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (1-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (9-5).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (19-10).

--PLAY ON - Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (S ILLINOIS) - a poor offensive team (63-67 PPG) against an average defensive team (67-74 PPG), after a combined score of 115 points or less.
(38-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (73.1%, +22.6 units. Rating = 3*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (39-15 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 0.2
The average score in these games was: Team 66.2, Opponent 61.7 (Average point differential = +4.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 23 (45.1% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (1-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (21-10).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (70-46).

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• HIGHEST RATED OVER/UNDER SUPER SITUATIONS CBB - Display the Highest Rated Active CBB - Over/Under Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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4* W VIRGINIA/DEPAUL UNDER 142.5 - (83.3%)
4* OHIO ST/IOWA OVER 135 - (82.4%)
4* INDIANA/MINNESOTA UNDER 141 - (80.0%)
3* ARKANSAS/TEXAS UNDER 142.5 - (70.7%)

--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points (W VIRGINIA) - good shooting team (45-47.5%) against an average shooting team (42.5-45%), after 2 straight games - attempting 10+ less free throws than opponent.
(30-6 since 1997.) (83.3%, +23.4 units. Rating = 4*)

The average total posted in these games was: 144.6
The average score in these games was: Team 68, Opponent 67.3 (Total points scored = 135.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 17 (48.6% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (8-2).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (15-4).

--PLAY OVER - Road teams where the total is between 130 and 139.5 points (OHIO ST) - in a game involving 2 very good teams - outscoring opponents by 8+ PPG, after scoring 80 points or more 2 straight games.
(28-6 over the last 5 seasons.) (82.4%, +21.4 units. Rating = 4*)

The average total posted in these games was: 136
The average score in these games was: Team 70.9, Opponent 72.4 (Total points scored = 143.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 17 (50% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (1-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-4).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (41-19).

--PLAY UNDER - Road teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points (INDIANA) - off a home loss by 10 points or more against opponent off 2 or more consecutive road losses.
(32-8 over the last 5 seasons.) (80.0%, +23.2 units. Rating = 4*)

The average total posted in these games was: 143.3
The average score in these games was: Team 64.2, Opponent 71.3 (Total points scored = 135.5)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 22 (55% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-7).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (44-22).

--PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points (TEXAS) - in a game involving two average three point shooting teams (32%-36.5%), good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against a good pressure defensive team (>=17.5 TO's).
(53-22 since 1997.) (70.7%, +28.8 units. Rating = 3*)

The average total posted in these games was: 144
The average score in these games was: Team 71.6, Opponent 68.4 (Total points scored = 140)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 37 (50.7% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (1-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (14-8).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (23-12).

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• HIGHEST RATED FIRST HALF ATS SUPER SITUATIONS CBB - Display the Highest Rated Active CBB - First Half Line Super Situations for Upcoming Games.

Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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4* IOWA +7.5 - (84.6%)
3* MISSOURI ST -1 - (76.0%)
3* DRAKE +10.5 - (73.4%)
3* ARKANSAS +6 - (72.3%)

--PLAY AGAINST - Road favorites of 6 to 11 points vs. the first half line (OHIO ST) - an excellent defensive team (<=63 PPG) against a good defensive team (63-67 PPG), after 2 straight wins by 15 points or more.
(22-4 since 1997.) (84.6%, +17.6 units. Rating = 4*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 7.4
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.1, Opponent 32.2 (Average first half point differential = -2.1)

The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-1).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (10-2).

--PLAY AGAINST - All teams where the 1rst half line is +1.5 to -1.5 (CREIGHTON) - good defensive team - allowing <=64 points/game on the season, after allowing 60 points or less 5 straight games.
(38-12 over the last 5 seasons.) (76.0%, +24.8 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Team favored by 0
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.3, Opponent 25.4 (Average first half point differential = +4.8)

The situation's record this season is: (3-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (19-7).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (76-53).

--PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 6 to 11 points vs. the first half line (WICHITA ST) - an excellent defensive team (<=63 PPG) against a good defensive team (63-67 PPG), after scoring 75 points or more 3 straight games.
(47-17 since 1997.) (73.4%, +28.3 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 8.1
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.1, Opponent 35.8 (Average first half point differential = -5.7)

The situation's record this season is: (3-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (14-7).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (21-10).

--PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 6 to 11 points vs. the first half line (ARKANSAS) - after having won 4 of their last 5 games, in a game involving two top-level teams (>= 80%).
(34-13 over the last 5 seasons.) (72.3%, +19.7 units. Rating = 3*)

The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 7.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.8, Opponent 35.3 (Average first half point differential = -4.5)

The situation's record this season is: (2-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (22-5).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (60-51).