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**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:02 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: March 16

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The NCAA Tournament continues its Play-In games in Dayton, while the Thunder visit the Heat in Miami, and the Leafs take on the Canes.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

Eleven games make up the NBA's schedule for Wednesday, with Denver at Atlanta, Toronto at Detroit, Phoenix at New Orleans, Orlando at Milwaukee, Indiana at Boston, Charlotte at Houston, Minnesota at Utah, Cleveland at Sacramento, Philadelphia at the Clippers, Dallas at Golden State, and Oklahoma City at Miami. The Thunder played host to the Heat back on January 30, falling 108-103 as a 1-point favorite in that OVER result. Dwyane Wade led Miami with 32 points in that win, while LeBron James picked up 23 points and 13 assists, and Chris Bosh added 20 points. Kevin Durant scored a game-high 33 points for the Thunder in that loss, and Russell Westbrook had 21 points.

The NCAA Tournament then concludes its Play-In games at the University of Dayton Arena on Wednesday night, with UTSA vs. Alabama State, and VCU vs. USC. UTSA (19-13 SU, 2-1 ATS) won the Southland conference tourney this season, while Alabama State (17-17 SU, 4-1 ATS) is the champion of the Southwestern Athletic conference; UTSA is a 5-point favorite for Wednesday. VCU (23-11 SU, 10-15 ATS) fell to Old Dominion in the Colonial Athletic's championship game, while USC (19-14 SU, 14-13-3 ATS) lost to Arizona in the Pac-10 semifinals. The Trojans are listed as 4.5-point favorites for their Wednesday matchup; the winner will end up as a No. 11 tourney seed.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, there are four games on the NHL's Wednesday schedule, with Washington at Detroit, Colorado at Vancouver, St. Louis at Anaheim, and Toronto at Carolina. The Maple Leafs and Hurricanes are both trying to fight their way into the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, with Toronto winning the last matchup between the two clubs 3-0 at home as a -110 favorite back on February 3. Clarke MacArthur, Darryl Boyce, and since-traded Kris Versteeg had the goals for the Maple Leafs in that victory, while James Reimer stopped all 27 Carolina shots. Cam Ward made 38 saves for the Canes.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:05 AM

Wednesday's betting tips: Odds favor USC vs. VCU

Who’s hot

NCAAB: Alabama State has covered each of its last three games heading into Wednesday’s game against Texas-San Antonio as a 3.5-point underdog.

NCAAB: USC has covered in six of its last eight overall.

NBA: The Los Angeles Clippers are 11-2 against the spread in their last 13 home games.

NBA: The over has cashed in on nine of Dallas’ last 12 road games and 17 of its last 23 overall.

NHL: Each of the last six meetings between the Blues and Ducks have played over the total.

Who’s not

NBA: Cleveland is just 1-5 against the spread in its last six meetings with Sacramento.

NBA: Utah has covered just once over its last nine home games.

NHL: The Toronto Maple Leafs have won only one of their last five contests overall.

Key stat

4 – number of points Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has over the last two games combined. The Celtics have dropped five of their last six against the number and Rondo isn't helping matters. ESPN’s Bill Simmons, a diehard Celtics supporter, tweeted on Tuesday that Rondo is averaging just seven points, 6.8 assists while shooting only 33 percent from the field over the last five games. The Celtics host Indiana on Wednesday.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns: Nash expects to return to the lineup Wednesday after missing the last two games with pubic-symphysis irritation and the Suns desperately need him back. They managed just 88 points in a blowout loss to Orlando and 93 points in Monday’s loss to Houston. There’s still no word whether he’ll start or how much he expects to play, but even if he’s still banged up, he should give the offense a bit of a boost.

Game of the day

VCU Rams vs. USC Trojans (-4.5, 127)

Notable quotable

"In order for us to win games, we know we have to defend every night," LeBron James told reporters after the Heat destroyed the Spurs on Monday. "It’s great to come out against an explosive offensive team and hold them under their averages." – That’s exactly what the Heat were doing earlier this season after they got off to a slow start and they’ll be up against another high-octane offense Wednesday with the Thunder coming to town. Oklahoma City is averaging 104.8 points per game, good for fifth in the Association.

Notes and tips

The USC Trojan’s record (19-14 straight up) doesn’t look like much until you realize they played the nation’s 39th toughest schedule and have five wins over teams in the RPI top 50. The club’s also getting coach Kevin O’Neill back after he was suspended for one game during the conference tournament for getting into an altercation with a fan.

The Miami Heat hope to have their big man, Zydrunas Ilgauskas back for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder. Ilgauskas has missed the last two games after he had to be hospitalized with an infected foot over the weekend after he stepped on a nail at his house last week. Big Z is currently listed as questionable.

Alabama State heads into Wednesday’s matchup with Texas-San Antonio with the worst outright record in the NCAA Tournament at just 17-17. However, that mark is a little deceiving as the team dealt with a rash of injuries throughout the season and rebounded to win 11 of its last 12 to earn a ticket to the dance.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:08 AM

Wednesday's six-pack

-- First Four games have kind of a cool JV/varsity feel to them, with the 16-seeds playing first, then the bigger fellas playing the main event. Not a horrible concept. Dayton does a good job of supporting this event.

-- I'm thinking Rick Adelman of the Rockets is the most underrated head coach in all of pro sports. All he does is win.

-- Gilbert Gottfried was fired as the voice of the Aflac duck for making jokes about the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. I'm just shaking my head, shouldn't any normal human know better than that?

-- Mets' shortstop Jose Reyes, heading into his walk year that could net him a fortune if he has a big year, is hitting .148 this spring.

-- Knicks lost back/back games against Indiana, which had lost six in a row before that; the Anthony trade has had surprising results. Knicks are 6-6 since the deal, Denver Nuggets are 8-2.

-- Clemson beat UAB 70-52, moves on to Tampa to play West Virginia in a 12:15 tip Thursday. Seeing as this game ended at midnight, chances are Tigers will be little bit tired come Thursday afternoon.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Random thoughts on NCAA tournament

13) The only constant in life is change, and March Madness is no different than anything else. I used to be a first-round guy, could always pick up a winner or two in the first round, based on picking some obscure school no one had ever heard of to hang in there with an established power. Not anymore.

The Internet and ESPN have made information so readily available that these obscure teams are now mostly overrated come March Madness. The better opportunities for winners now lie after the first round.

12) Best first-round game: St John’s-Gonzaga in Denver. Red Storm ranked #3 in nation in experience; Zags rank #276, but Johnnies are without leading rebounder Kennedy. St John’s assistant Dunlap coached Metro State of Denver to two national titles in D-II, and was an assistant with the Denver Nuggets for two years, so he knows Denver. .

11) Highest total in a first-round game: LIU-North Carolina has a total of 158, meaning no one thinks the Blackbirds can hold Carolina under 100.

10) Lowest total in first-round game: St Peter’s-Purdue has a total of 119.5, meaning the commercials on TruTV might be better than parts of this game. Peacocks did beat Alabama on a neutral floor in November. .

9) Worst travel situaton: Seattle is 2,281 miles from Charlotte, where the . Washington Huskies are playing Georgia. Athens, GA is 169 miles from Charlotte. Should U-Dub beat Georgia, they’ll play North Carolina. In Charlotte. Highly doubtful Huskies survive the weekend.

8) Villanova lost its last five games; ’06 NC State is last team to enter tourney on 4+-game losing streak, but Wolfpack beat Cal Bears in their first-round game. Villanova is actually an underdog to CAA’s George Mason, which says a lot for how dreadful the Wildcats have been lately.

7) Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan is 8-1 in first round of NCAA’s, 3-5 in second round; the man won four national titles in D-III, so he can surely coach, but his Badgers will be tested by a Belmont team that is an example of how these Cinderella teams have suddenly become overrated.

6) Belmont is 0-3 vs top 100 teams this year, losing to Vandy by 9, and Tennessee twice by 1-9 points; best team they’ve beaten is #112 East Tennessee State, yet these Bruins are only a 5-point underdog. Go figure.

Belmont is #18 in KenPom rankings; lowest seed for an Atlantic Sun team since #91 Troy State eight years ago. Trojans lost their first round game that year by 12 points.

5) Wisconsin plays the slowest-paced games in all of D-I, averaging 57.6 possessions/game. Teams shoot 75% from foul line against them in part because you’re not often gassed going to the line, because it’s a totally halfcourt games when you play the Badgers.

4) Over last 14 tournaments, the #15 seed in the West is 11-3 vs spread in its first round game; they most always lose, but they often keep it very interesting, and that’s all some people care about. During that time, by the way, all the other #15 seeds are 21-21 vs spread.

3) NC State canned Sidney Lowe Tuesday (guys don't quit jobs like this), but he gets $900,000 to go away. Wolfpack have a ridiculously unrealistic fanbase that drove Herb Sendek to the Arizona desert. Until Coach K or Roy Williams retires, NC State is a really difficult job.

2) Not exactly stunner CBS chose Gonzaga-St John’s and Wofford-BYU as an evening doubleheader. Got to go for those TV ratings in Big Apple, and having Jimmer Fredette on in primetime doesn't hurt either.

1) My Final Four picks: Ohio State-Pitt-Notre Dame-San Diego State.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:21 AM

East Region: Day 1 preview and pick

Princeton (13) vs. Kentucky (4)

Odds: -13, 131

Where, when and on what channel: Tampa, Florida | 2:45 p.m. ET on CBS

THE STORY: It will be the tortoise and the hare when methodical Princeton and fast-paced Kentucky meet Thursday in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Tampa, Fla. Kentucky was very impressive while sweeping through the Southeastern Conference tournament and has a chip on its shoulder about being a No. 4 seed in the East Region. The Wildcats expected a higher position given the SEC tournament title, two wins over No. 13 Florida and an RPI of 7. Both programs are accustomed to making the NCAA tournament - Kentucky is making its 51st appearance, while Princeton is going for the 24th time, but hasn't been since 2004.

PREDICTION: Kentucky 69, Princeton 50. The Wildcats are playing as well as they have all season, and their size and ability should prove too much for the game Tigers.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:22 AM

Southeast Region: Day 1 preview and picks

Old Dominion (9) vs. Butler (8)

Odds: +2, 122.5

Where, when and on what channel: Washington, D.C. | 12:40 p.m. ET on truTV

THE STORY: Butler and Old Dominion bring nine-game winning streaks, ferocious defenses and Cinderella potential into this matchup of mid-major tournament champions on Thursday in Washington. Butler has won both meetings - in the 1999 NIT and the 2007 NCAA tournament.

PREDICTION: Old Dominion 68, Butler 64. While the two squads are tormenting each other on defense, the Monarchs' rebounding advantage should give them enough extra possessions to make the difference.

Wofford (14) vs. BYU (3)

Odds: -8, 146.5

Where, when on and what channel: Denver, Colorado | 7:15 p.m. ET on CBS

THE STORY: The play of Jimmer Fredette has been one of the main storylines of the college basketball season, and the Brigham Young standout can further his big game reputation in the NCAA tournament when Brigham Young opens with Wofford on Thursday in Denver. Fredette leads the nation in scoring at 28.5 points per game, and seemingly topped himself by scoring a career-best 52 points Friday against New Mexico. However, Wofford won’t rate as an easy contest for the third-seeded Cougars. The 14th-seeded Terriers nearly upset Wisconsin in last year’s NCAA tournament, and played a tough non-conference schedule in anticipation of again being part of the NCAA field.

PREDICTION: BYU 73, Wofford 66. The Terriers come close to the upset, but some second-half magic by The Jimmer saves the Cougars.

Gonzaga (11) vs. St. John's (6)

Odds: -1.5, 135.5

Where, when and on what channel: Denver, Colorado | 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS

THE STORY: When Gonzaga upset St. John’s in the second round of the 2000 NCAA tournament, St. John’s was the school that regularly participated in the event and Gonzaga was still an upstart. The roles are reversed Thursday in Denver when sixth-seeded St. John’s makes its first NCAA appearance in nine years against the Bulldogs, who are making their 13th consecutive appearance. The Red Storm had a surprise 21-win season in Steve Lavin’s first as coach and pulled off several impressive victories, including an attention-grabbing late-January upset of Duke. Gonzaga, seeded 11th, was having a down year until finishing with a flourish by winning its last nine games. St. John’s suffered a major blow during the Big East tournament when it lost starting forward D.J. Kennedy to a season-ending knee injury.

PREDICTION: St. John’s 68, Gonzaga 66. Hardy has been on a scoring roll, and the senior continues his career by hitting a game-winning shot in the final half-minute to send Gonzaga home early.

Utah State (12) vs. Kansas State (5)

Odds: -2, 128.5

Where, when and on what channel: Tucson, Arizona | 9:45 p.m. ET on truTV

THE STORY: Kansas State looked to be in jeopardy of not making the NCAA field when February began, but the Wildcats won eight of their last 10 to earn a fifth seed in the Southeast region. Senior guard Jacob Pullen had a lot to do with that, putting the team on his back at times, and many think the Wildcats are dangerous. Still, Kansas State lost in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals, and it won’t be easy to get past the first game in the NCAAs at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. against under-rated No. 12 seed Utah State. The Aggies have won their last eight games, and 21-of-22, to take the WAC’s automatic bid. It should be a battle under the boards. Both teams are rated in the top 12 in the nation in rebounding margin.

PREDICTION: Kansas State 66, Utah State 61 – Pullen and Kelly are not playing like they want their careers to end just yet. They will find a way.

Belmont (13) vs. Wisconsin (4)

Odds: -4.5, 126.5

Where, when and on what channel: Tucson, Arizona | 7:27 p.m. ET on truTV

THE STORY: You have to wonder about Wisconsin after its last two games. The Badgers lost by 28 at Ohio State, then scored just 33 points and made 2-of-21 from behind the 3-point arc in losing to Penn State in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Or, you can just throw both games out and look at their impressive body of work. Wisconsin had won 11 of 13 games before the recent slide and is one of two teams who have beaten No. 1 Ohio State. Belmont will be no pushover, though. The Bruins can score and are one of the country’s best defensive teams. Belmont has also shown it can play with teams from major conferences, taking Tennessee to the wire twice and losing by nine at Vanderbilt.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 64, Belmont 55 – Point-guard play and free-throw shooting are so important in the NCAA tournament and the Badgers have the edge in both areas.

Michigan State (10) vs. UCLA (7)

Odds: +1.5, 125

Where when and on what channel: Tampa, Florida | 9:20 p.m. ET on TBS

THE STORY: A pair of enigmatic teams with huge reputations begin play in the Southeast Region Thursday in Tampa, Fla. Tenth-seeded Michigan State, which reached the national championship game in 2009, meets the storied program of UCLA, which has won 11 NCAA titles and 99 games in the tournament. The seventh-seeded Bruins last reached the Final Four in 2008 and are back in the field after a one-year hiatus. UCLA won 10 of 12 games midway through the Pac-10 slate, moving into a tie for first place in the conference standings before settling for a second-place finish. Michigan State began the season in the national title picture but had to win two games in the Big Ten tournament to earn an NCAA bid.

PREDICTION: UCLA 64, Michigan State 58 – The lower-seeded Spartans are favored because they have tons of tournament experience. But this year’s team relies too much on guard Kalin Lucas, who set career highs in scoring, and minutes, but a career low in assists. UCLA is inconsistent but more talented.

UC Santa Barbara (15) vs. Florida (2)

Odds: -12.5, 127.5

Where when and on what channel: Tampa, Florida | 6:50 p.m. ET on TBS

THE STORY: Only four No. 15 seeds have won games in the history of the NCAA tournament, and with Thursday’s game between Florida and Cal-Santa Barbara being held in Tampa, Fla. don’t expect the fifth to take place here. Florida coach Billy Donovan is 22-8 in NCAA play and won back-to-back titles in 2006-07. These Gators aren’t as good as those teams and were a surprise No. 2 seed, but they seem poised to make a run in this region. UCSB won the Big West tournament to earn its bid and has an RPI of 157.

PREDICTION: Florida 72, UCSB 58. UCSB coach Bob Williams says the Gauchos have the talent to win a couple of game in the tournament this year. You have to wonder why they were just 8-8 in the Big West during the season.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:24 AM

West Region: Day 1 preview and picks

Penn State (10) vs. Temple (7)

Odds: -2.5, 122

Where, when and on what channel: Tucson, Arizona | 2:10 p.m. ET on TNT

THE STORY: Separated by fewer than 200 miles in Pennsylvania, No. 7 Temple and No. 10 Penn State will travel more than 2,000 miles to play Thursday’s second-round game of the NCAA tournament in Tucson. Penn State earned an at-large bid after its impressive run to the Big Ten tournament final, while Temple looks for its first NCAA tournament win since 2001 after losing to Richmond in the Atlantic 10 semifinals.

PREDICTION: Penn State 61, Temple 58. While Temple awaits word on Randall’s injured foot, Penn State is healthy and peaking at the right time. Even if Randall plays, he is unlikely to be a major factor after missing seven games. Penn State looks to be in good position to hand Temple coach Fran Dunphy his 12th straight NCAA tournament loss.

Missouri (11) vs. Cincinnati (6)

Odds: -1, 137.5

Where, when and on what channel: Washington, D.C. | 9:50 p.m. ET on TNT

THE STORY: Defense will be the star attraction when No. 6 seed Cincinnati takes on No. 11 seed Missouri on Thursday in Washington, D.C., in a West Region matchup of teams looking to bounce back from disappointing performances in last week's conference tournaments. Although both teams pride themselves on defense, they do so in starkly different manners. The Bearcats like to grind it out - they rank eighth in the nation in scoring defense at 59.2 points per game; the Tigers play at a break-neck pace and rank ninth in the nation in scoring at 81.4 points, largely a result of defense.

PREDICTION: Missouri 70, Cincinnati 68. Both teams rely on their defense to feed their offense, and the Tigers have more experience on this stage, so their guards should be better equipped to take care of the ball in crunch time.

Bucknell (14) vs. Connecticut (3)

Odds: -10, 132

Where, when and on what channel: Washington, D.C. | 7:20 p.m. ET on TNT

THE STORY: After leading his team to five wins in five days at Madison Square Garden, junior guard Kemba Walker carries Connecticut into the NCAA tournament as the No. 3 seed in the West Region. The red-hot Huskies will open play Thursday in Washington, D.C., against Patriot League champion Bucknell, a team with a reputation as an upset-minded underdog that was forged in a similar situation. The Bison are back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006, when they reached the second round for the second consecutive year before losing to No. 1 seed Memphis. The year before, Bucknell pulled off a huge upset as a No. 14 seed when it beat No. 3 seed Kansas in the first round before losing to Wisconsin. It is only the fifth appearance for the Bison, though, while Connecticut has become an NCAA tournament staple under coach Jim Calhoun.

PREDICTION: Connecticut 69, Bucknell 60. The Huskies might be running out of gas after last week's grueling stretch, but Walker will be the best player on the floor, and he'll make sure UConn has enough in the tank to advance.

Northern Colorado (15) vs. San Diego State (2)

Odds: -15.5, 130

Where, when and on what channel: Tucson, Arizona | 4:40 p.m. ET on TNT

THE STORY: San Diego State aims for its first NCAA tournament victory in school history when the Aztecs meet No. 15 Northern Colorado on Thursday in Tucson, Ariz. San Diego State earned a No. 2 seed after beating Brigham Young in the Mountain West tournament final, giving the Aztecs a school-record 32 wins. Northern Colorado is attempting to become the first No. 15 seed to win in 10 years.

PREDICTION: San Diego State 81, Northern Colorado 62. Northern Colorado didn’t beat anyone ranked in the RPI Top 100 (0-4), and San Diego State’s frontcourt should dominate against the Bears.Devon Beitzel might be able to keep Northern Colorado close for a while, but it won’t be nearly enough against the talented Aztecs.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:26 AM

Southwest Region: Day 1 preview and picks

Morehead State (13) vs. Louisville (4)

Where, when and on what channel: Denver, Colorado | 1:40 p.m. ET on TBS

Odds: -9.5, 131

THE STORY: Rebounding, ball control and 3-point shooting figure to make the difference when Louisville and Morehead State meet Thursday in Denver. The Cardinals, who exceeded expectations this season in a rough-and-tumble Big East Conference, are almost always outsized. Because of injuries, Rick Pitino plays what is essentially a four-guard lineup. Like most Pitino teams, though, Louisville excels in pressure defense and 3-point shooting. Morehead State presents an intriguing match-up. Led by the nation’s top rebounder, Kenneth Faried, the Eagles have dominated this season on the boards, but average more turnovers than assists.

PREDICTION: Louisville 72, Morehead State 59. Even if the Cardinals’ 3-pointers aren’t falling, they should be able to create extra scoring opportunities with their defense. Morehead State gives up more than 15 turnovers per game.

Richmond (12) vs. Vanderbilt (5)

Odds: -2, 135.5

Where, when and on what channel: Denver, Colorado | 4:10 p.m. ET on TBS

THE STORY: Though Vanderbilt enters Thursday’s second-round game in the NCAA tournament at Denver as a slight favorite, Richmond has the hot hand. While the Commodores were slogging their way through the tail end of the SEC season with three losses in their last four regular-season games, the Spiders were finishing strong. Richmond has won seven straight and nine of its last 10, including the Atlantic 10 tournament championship. None of the Spiders’ last six opponents have scored 60 points.

PREDICTION: Vanderbilt 68, Richmond 67. The Commodores have the inside edge, and though the Spiders’ defense has been stingy in recent games, Vanderbilt’s offense is well-equipped to find scoring opportunities.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:28 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Game 623-624: Alabama State vs. TX-San Antonio (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama State 48.697; TX-San Antonio 50.588
Dunkel Line: TX-San Antonio by 2
Vegas Line: TX-San Antonio by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama State (+4 1/2)

Game 625-626: VCU vs. USC (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 60.666; USC 67.445
Dunkel Line: USC by 7
Vegas Line: USC by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (-4 1/2)

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

Game 709-710: Princeton vs. Kentucky (2:55 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 57.301; Kentucky 69.957
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 14
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+14)

Game 711-712: UC-Santa Barbara vs. Florida (6:50 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 54.068; Florida 71.572
Dunkel Line: Florida by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida by 13
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-13)

Game 713-714: Michigan State vs. UCLA (9:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 66.891; UCLA 63.620
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-1 1/2)

Game 715-716: Bucknell vs. Connecticut (7:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bucknell 60.403; Connecticut 69.309
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 9
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bucknell (+11 1/2)

Game 717-718: Missouri vs. Cincinnati (9:50 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 69.892; Cincinnati 67.740
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Missouri

Game 721-722: Old Dominion vs. Butler (11:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 66.988; Butler 63.115
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 4
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-1 1/2)

Game 723-724: Richmond vs. Vanderbilt (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 63.393; Vanderbilt 67.545
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 4
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-1 1/2)

Game 725-726: Morehead State vs. Louisville (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 61.713; Louisville 68.493
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 7
Vegas Line: Louisville by 10
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+10)

Game 727-728: Wofford vs. BYU (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 61.647; BYU 67.431
Dunkel Line: BYU by 6
Vegas Line: BYU by 8
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (+8)

Game 729-730: Gonzaga vs. St. John's (9:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 65.780; St. John's 70.355
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: St. John's by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (-1 1/2)

Game 731-732: Northern Colorado vs. San Diego State (4:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 57.354; San Diego State 71.105
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 14
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (+16 1/2)

Game 733-734: Penn State vs. Temple (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 63.460; Temple 68.890
Dunkel Line: Temple by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Temple by 2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-2)

Game 735-736: Utah State vs. Kansas State (9:55 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 69.092; Kansas State 68.792
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+2)

Game 737-738: Belmont vs. Wisconsin (7:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Belmont 64.606; Wisconsin 72.136
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-4 1/2)

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Game 825-826: Long Island vs. North Carolina (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Long Island 54.906; North Carolina 72.031
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 17
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Long Island (+18 1/2)

Game 827-828: Georgia vs. Washington (9:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 62.152; Washington 70.261
Dunkel Line: Washington by 8
Vegas Line: Washington by 5
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-5)

Game 829-830: Hampton vs. Duke (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hampton 48.596; Duke 70.260
Dunkel Line: Duke by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hampton (+22 1/2)

Game 831-832: Tennessee vs. Michigan (12:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 66.880; Michigan 63.925
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee

Game 835-836: Villanova vs. George Mason (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 64.577; George Mason 67.527
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 3
Vegas Line: George Mason by 1
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-1)

Game 837-838: Indiana State vs. Syracuse (9:55 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 62.624; Syracuse 72.357
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+11 1/2)

Game 839-840: Marquette vs. Xavier (7:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 67.415; Xavier 67.007
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Xavier by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+1 1/2)

Game 841-842: Akron vs. Notre Dame (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 58.645; Notre Dame 73.320
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-12 1/2)

Game 843-844: Florida State vs. Texas A&M (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 68.336; Texas A&M 65.791
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Florida State

Game 845-846: St. Peter's vs. Purdue (7:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 59.117; Purdue 69.821
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 11
Vegas Line: Purdue by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+14 1/2)

Game 849-850: Memphis vs. Arizona (8:49 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 61.928; Arizona 65.091
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3
Vegas Line: Arizona by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+5 1/2)

Game 851-852: Oakland vs. Texas (12:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 62.481; Texas 74.106
Dunkel Line: Texas by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-9 1/2)

Game 853-854: Boston U vs. Kansas (6:50 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston U 54.081; Kansas 75.253
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 21
Vegas Line: Kansas by 23
Dunkel Pick: Boston U (+23)

Game 855-856: Illinois vs. UNLV (9:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 64.661; UNLV 67.755
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 3
Vegas Line: UNLV by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-1 1/2)

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:36 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 16

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ALABAMA ST (17 - 17) vs. TX-SAN ANTONIO (19 - 13) - 3/16/2011, 6:30 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (23 - 11) vs. USC (19 - 14) - 3/16/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite 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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TEXAS SOUTHERN (19 - 12) at COLORADO (21 - 13) - 3/16/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons

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NEBRASKA (19 - 12) at WICHITA ST (24 - 8) - 3/16/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 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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FLA ATLANTIC (21 - 10) at MIAMI (19 - 14) - 3/16/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
MIAMI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WI-MILWAUKEE (19 - 13) at NORTHWESTERN (18 - 13) - 3/16/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 133-99 ATS (+24.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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BETHUNE-COOKMAN (21 - 12) at VIRGINIA TECH (21 - 11) - 3/16/2011, 8:00 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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OLE MISS (20 - 13) at CALIFORNIA (17 - 14) - 3/16/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
CALIFORNIA is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road lined games 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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LONG BEACH ST (22 - 11) at WASHINGTON ST (19 - 12) - 3/16/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against Pac 10 conference opponents since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less 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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MIAMI OHIO (16 - 16) at RHODE ISLAND (19 - 13) - 3/16/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 62-98 ATS (-45.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 62-98 ATS (-45.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 40-63 ATS (-29.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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ST BONAVENTURE (16 - 14) at UCF (19 - 11) - 3/16/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
UCF is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCF is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
UCF is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
UCF is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
UCF is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
UCF is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UCF is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 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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DUQUESNE (18 - 12) at MONTANA (21 - 10) - 3/16/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 42-65 ATS (-29.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 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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WEBER ST (18 - 13) at OREGON (16 - 17) - 3/16/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
OREGON is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 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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TENNESSEE TECH (20 - 12) at W MICHIGAN (20 - 12) - 3/16/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
TENNESSEE TECH is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games this season.
TENNESSEE TECH is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
TENNESSEE TECH is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
TENNESSEE TECH is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
W MICHIGAN is 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 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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IONA (22 - 11) at VALPARAISO (23 - 11) - 3/16/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 1-0 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 1-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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ORAL ROBERTS (19 - 15) at SMU (17 - 14) - 3/16/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
SMU is 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) in home games 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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IDAHO (18 - 13) at SAN FRANCISCO (17 - 14) - 3/16/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
IDAHO is 123-93 ATS (+20.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-88 ATS (-37.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games 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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Thursday, March 17

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PRINCETON (25 - 6) vs. KENTUCKY (25 - 8) - 3/17/2011, 2:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 91-64 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
PRINCETON is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games 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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UC-SANTA BARBARA (18 - 13) vs. FLORIDA (26 - 7) - 3/17/2011, 6:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all 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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MICHIGAN ST (19 - 14) vs. UCLA (22 - 10) - 3/17/2011, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 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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BUCKNELL (25 - 8) vs. CONNECTICUT (26 - 9) - 3/17/2011, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CONNECTICUT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game 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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MISSOURI (23 - 10) vs. CINCINNATI (25 - 8) - 3/17/2011, 9:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 77-107 ATS (-40.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game 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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OLD DOMINION (27 - 6) vs. BUTLER (23 - 9) - 3/17/2011, 12:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 89-125 ATS (-48.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUTLER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
BUTLER is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
BUTLER is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 124-92 ATS (+22.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
BUTLER is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 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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RICHMOND (27 - 7) vs. VANDERBILT (23 - 10) - 3/17/2011, 4:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
RICHMOND is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
RICHMOND is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
RICHMOND is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games 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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MOREHEAD ST (24 - 9) vs. LOUISVILLE (25 - 9) - 3/17/2011, 1:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MOREHEAD ST is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
MOREHEAD ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISVILLE is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.

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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WOFFORD (21 - 12) vs. BYU (30 - 4) - 3/17/2011, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 151-102 ATS (+38.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
WOFFORD is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WOFFORD is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
WOFFORD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 54-88 ATS (-42.8 Units) in road games 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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GONZAGA (24 - 9) vs. ST JOHNS (21 - 11) - 3/17/2011, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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N COLORADO (21 - 10) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (32 - 2) - 3/17/2011, 4:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO ST is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN DIEGO ST is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 straight up against N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons

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PENN ST (19 - 14) vs. TEMPLE (25 - 7) - 3/17/2011, 2:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
PENN ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 2-0 straight up against PENN 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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UTAH ST (30 - 3) vs. KANSAS ST (22 - 10) - 3/17/2011, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival 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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BELMONT (30 - 4) vs. WISCONSIN (23 - 8) - 3/17/2011, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
WISCONSIN is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games 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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Friday, March 18

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LONG ISLAND (27 - 5) vs. N CAROLINA (26 - 7) - 3/18/2011, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 114-84 ATS (+21.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a NCAA tournament games 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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GEORGIA (21 - 11) vs. WASHINGTON (23 - 10) - 3/18/2011, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival 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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HAMPTON (25 - 8) vs. DUKE (30 - 4) - 3/18/2011, 3:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
HAMPTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
HAMPTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.

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

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TENNESSEE (19 - 14) vs. MICHIGAN (20 - 13) - 3/18/2011, 12:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
TENNESSEE is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 20-43 ATS (-27.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MICHIGAN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
MICHIGAN is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 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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VILLANOVA (21 - 11) vs. GEORGE MASON (26 - 6) - 3/18/2011, 2:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
VILLANOVA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
GEORGE MASON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
GEORGE MASON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE MASON 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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INDIANA ST (20 - 13) vs. SYRACUSE (26 - 7) - 3/18/2011, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 105-78 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
INDIANA ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA ST is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
INDIANA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

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

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MARQUETTE (20 - 14) vs. XAVIER (24 - 7) - 3/18/2011, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 45-30 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 86-53 ATS (+27.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 1-0 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 1-0 straight up against XAVIER 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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AKRON (23 - 12) vs. NOTRE DAME (26 - 6) - 3/18/2011, 1:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
NOTRE DAME is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 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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FLORIDA ST (21 - 10) vs. TEXAS A&M (24 - 8) - 3/18/2011, 4:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less 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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ST PETERS (20 - 13) vs. PURDUE (25 - 7) - 3/18/2011, 7:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ST PETERS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
ST PETERS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
PURDUE is 41-68 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PURDUE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games 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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MEMPHIS (25 - 9) vs. ARIZONA (27 - 7) - 3/18/2011, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 103-76 ATS (+19.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 175-130 ATS (+32.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 114-72 ATS (+34.8 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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OAKLAND (25 - 9) vs. TEXAS (27 - 7) - 3/18/2011, 12:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
TEXAS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
OAKLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
OAKLAND is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
OAKLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more this season.
OAKLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
TEXAS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games after a conference game 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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BOSTON U (23 - 13) vs. KANSAS (32 - 2) - 3/18/2011, 6:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON U is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
BOSTON U is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

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

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ILLINOIS (19 - 13) vs. UNLV (24 - 8) - 3/18/2011, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 130-97 ATS (+23.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UNLV is 80-56 ATS (+18.4 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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**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:40 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

NIT, etc.

Wednesday, 3/16/2011

NIT - Opening Round

TEXAS SOUTHERN at COLORADO, 7:00 PM ET
TEXAS SOUTHERN: n/a
COLORADO: 0-6 ATS in postseason tournaments

NEBRASKA at WICHITA ST, 7:00 PM ET
NEBRASKA: 5-0 ATS off BB SU losses
WICHITA ST: 8-2 Over playing with 7+ days rest

FLA ATLANTIC at MIAMI, 7:30 PM ET
FLA ATLANTIC: 8-0 Under vs. non-conference
MIAMI: 31-16 ATS after scoring 60 pts or less

WI-MILWAUKEE at NORTHWESTERN, 8:00 PM ET
WI-MILWAUKEE: 6-0 Over after scoring 55 pts or less
NORTHWESTERN: 24-8 Over off conference loss

BETHUNE-COOKMAN at VIRGINIA TECH, 8:00 PM ET
BETHUNE-COOKMAN: n/a
VIRGINIA TECH: 4-0 ATS in 1st Rd NIT Games

OLE MISS at CALIFORNIA, 9:00 PM ET
OLE MISS: 23-10 ATS off ATS loss
CALIFORNIA: 0-6 ATS off an Under

LONG BEACH ST at WASHINGTON ST, 10:00 PM ET
LONG BEACH ST: 8-1 ATS after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread
WASHINGTON ST: 8-3 ATS after scoring 80 points or more

CBI Tournament - Opening Round

MIAMI OHIO at RHODE ISLAND, 7:00 PM ET
MIAMI OHIO: 3-10 ATS in non-conference games
RHODE ISLAND: 6-1 ATS off a loss against a conference rival

ST BONAVENTURE at UCF, 8:00 PM ET
ST BONAVENTURE: 25-12 ATS in road games
UCF: 1-9 ATS off a loss against a conference rival

DUQUESNE at MONTANA, 9:00 PM ET
DUQUESNE: 1-5 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
MONTANA: 16-4 ATS after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread

WEBER ST at OREGON, 10:00 PM ET
WEBER ST: 8-0 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more
OREGON: 9-2 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders

College Insider Tournament - Opening Round

TENNESSEE TECH at W MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE TECH: 10-1 ATS in road games
W MICHIGAN: 1-6 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

IONA at VALPARAISO, 8:00 PM ET
IONA: 1-5 ATS off a loss to a conference rival as a favorite of 6 points or more
VALPARAISO: 5-1 ATS off a loss against a conference rival

ORAL ROBERTS at SMU, 8:00 PM ET
ORAL ROBERTS: 0-7 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more
SMU: 4-15 ATS in non-conference games

IDAHO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:00 PM ET
IDAHO: 5-1 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite
SAN FRANCISCO: 9-2 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

NCAA TOURNEY

Wednesday, 3/16/2011

NCAA Tournament - Opening Round - UD Arena - Dayton, OH

ALABAMA ST vs. at TX-SAN ANTONIO, 6:30 PM ET
ALABAMA ST: 6-1 ATS in all neutral court games
TX-SAN ANTONIO: N/A

VA COMMONWEALTH vs. at USC, 9:00 PM ET
VA COMMONWEALTH: 32-14 ATS in road games after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the sprea
USC: 11-22 ATS as a favorite

Thursday, 3/17/2011

NCAA Tournament - First Round -St Pete Times Forum - Tampa, FL

PRINCETON vs. at KENTUCKY, 2:55 PM ET
PRINCETON: 11-2 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread
KENTUCKY: 11-2 OVER as a neutral court favorite of 12.5 or more points

UC-SANTA BARBARA vs. at FLORIDA, 6:50 PM ET
UC-SANTA BARBARA: 1-7 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
FLORIDA: 52-30 ATS in all tournament games

MICHIGAN ST vs. at UCLA, 9:20 PM ET
MICHIGAN ST: 6-15 ATS as a favorite
UCLA: 8-1 ATS when the total is 120 to 129.5

NCAA Tournament - First Round - Verizon Center - Washington, DC

BUCKNELL vs. at CONNECTICUT, 7:20 PM ET
BUCKNELL: N/A
CONNECTICUT: 8-0 ATS when playing on a neutral court

MISSOURI vs. at CINCINNATI, 9:50 PM ET
MISSOURI: 1-7 ATS in road games after 3 consecutive conference game
CINCINNATI: 16-6 UNDER as an underdo

OLD DOMINION vs. at BUTLER, 12:40 PM ET
OLD DOMINION: 7-18 ATS after 6 or more consecutive wins
BUTLER: 14-5 ATS as an underdog

NCAA Tournament - First Round - Pepsi Center - Denver, CO

RICHMOND vs. at VANDERBILT, 4:10 PM ET
RICHMOND: 9-2 ATS in all tournament games
VANDERBILT: 8-2 ATS in non-conference games

MOREHEAD ST vs. at LOUISVILLE, 1:40 PM ET
MOREHEAD ST: 13-5 ATS after a conference game
LOUISVILLE: 25-42 ATS in all neutral court games

WOFFORD vs. at BYU, 7:15 PM ET
WOFFORD: 10-1 ATS in road games after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more
BYU: 4-13 ATS in all tournament games

GONZAGA vs. at ST JOHNS, 9:45 PM ET
GONZAGA: 0-6 ATS after 9 or more consecutive wins
ST JOHNS: 51-30 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses

NCAA Tournament - First Round - McKale Center - Tucson, AZ

N COLORADO vs. at SAN DIEGO ST, 4:40 PM ET
N COLORADO: 0-6 ATS in road games after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread
SAN DIEGO ST: 32-17 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

PENN ST vs. at TEMPLE, 2:10 PM ET
PENN ST: 7-0 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog
TEMPLE: 10-2 UNDER in all neutral court games

UTAH ST vs. at KANSAS ST, 9:55 PM ET
UTAH ST: 48-25 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
KANSAS ST: 26-16 ATS as a favorite

BELMONT vs. at WISCONSIN, 7:25 PM ET
BELMONT: 9-1 UNDER after having won 12 or more of their last 15 games
WISCONSIN: 11-4 ATS after allowing 60 points or less

Friday, 3/18/2011

NCAA Tournament - First Round - Time Warner Cable Arena - Charlotte, NC

LONG ISLAND vs. at N CAROLINA, 7:15 PM ET
LONG ISLAND: N/A
N CAROLINA: 6-0 ATS when seeded 4 or higher in the NCAA tournament

GEORGIA vs. at WASHINGTON, 9:45 PM ET
GEORGIA: 15-3 ATS off a loss against a conference rival
WASHINGTON: 8-2 UNDER in road games after 1 or more consecutive wins

HAMPTON vs. at DUKE, 3:10 PM ET
HAMPTON: 6-0 ATS in all neutral court games
DUKE: 2-8 ATS after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games

TENNESSEE vs. at MICHIGAN, 12:40 PM ET
TENNESSEE: 7-15 ATS as a favorite
MICHIGAN: 12-4 ATS as an underdog

NCAA Tournament - First Round - Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH

VILLANOVA vs. at GEORGE MASON, 2:10 PM ET
VILLANOVA: 1-8 ATS off a loss against a conference rival
GEORGE MASON: 19-6 ATS as a favorite

INDIANA ST vs. at SYRACUSE, 9:55 PM ET
INDIANA ST: 8-1 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins
SYRACUSE: 8-15 ATS after playing a game as favorite

MARQUETTE vs. at XAVIER, 7:25 PM ET
MARQUETTE: 16-5 ATS as an underdog
XAVIER: 20-10 OVER after 2 consecutive conference games

NCAA Tournament - First Round - United Center - Chicago, IL

AKRON vs. at NOTRE DAME, 1:40 PM ET
AKRON: 7-1 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
NOTRE DAME: 13-6 ATS as a favorite

FLORIDA ST vs. at TEXAS A&M, 4:10 PM ET
FLORIDA ST: 25-12 UNDER in all neutral court games
TEXAS A&M: 11-3 UNDER in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games

ST PETERS vs. at PURDUE, 7:20 PM ET
ST PETERS: 19-7 ATS in all games
PURDUE: 14-7 ATS as a favorite

NCAA Tournament - First Round - BOK Center - Tulsa, OK

MEMPHIS vs. at ARIZONA, 2:45 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 1-7 ATS after having won 4 of their last 5 games
ARIZONA: 13-3 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

OAKLAND vs. at TEXAS, 12:15 PM ET
OAKLAND: 6-0 ATS in all neutral court games
TEXAS: 11-22 ATS in road games after a conference game

BOSTON U vs. at KANSAS, 6:50 PM ET
BOSTON U: 6-0 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
KANSAS: 11-23 ATS after 6 or more consecutive win

ILLINOIS vs. at UNLV, 9:20 PM ET
ILLINOIS: 1-10 ATS in all neutral court games
UNLV: 11-3 ATS in road games after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:44 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Wednesday's play-in games
SWAC teams are 1-16 in NCAAs, with Ark-Pine Bluff winning LY in a play-in game vs Winthrop; Alabama State is 0-4 in NCAAs the last ten years- they won 11 of last 12 games, are team that uses its bench more than anyone in country. Texas-San Antonio won its last five games, with three of last four wins by 5 or less points. Southland teams are 1-8 last eight years in NCAA's; this is their first play-in game since '01. ASU is an aggressive defensive team that allowed 58.3 ppg in SWAC tourney.

USC has long trip east to play VCU squad that is 3-5 in last eight games, but a team that beat UCLA 89-85 on a neutral court last fall. O'Neill has been reinstated as coach after off-court incident; Trojans are 3-3 in this event since '07- they improved a lot when transfer PG Fontan became eligible in December. VCU is 319th in country in defensive rebounding, bad sign vs USC squad that won six of last eight games and has quality size up front. CAA road dogs of 8 or less points are 20-13 vs spread. Pac-10 road favorites of less than 7 points are just 2-7.

Thursday afternoon NCAA games
NC-Asheville lost by 11 at North Carolina, 15 at Georgetown, 49 at Ohio State, so they've played against top-level opponents before. Quick turnaround for Bulldogs, who won in OT late Tuesday in Dayton. West Virginia lost four of last five neutral/road games, but their 8-man rotation all played in Final Four LY- Mountaineers are 11-5 in this event since ’05, winning four of last five 1st round games (wins by 2-18-10-27 points). #12 seeds are 6-2 vs spread in this round last two years; #12 in East is 10-5 vs spread since ’96. Half of WV’s 8-man rotation is seniors.

Old Dominion, Butler both won their last nine games, but only three of ODU’s nine were at home; Monarchs are #1 offensive rebounding team in America, grabbing 45.2% of their own missed shots, but Bulldogs are #11 on defensive boards, so battle of strengths there. Washington site has to give ODU (from Virginia) crowd edge. Underdogs are 20-12 vs spread in 8-9 games the last eight years. ODU beat Horizon League’s Cleveland State by 11 at home last month. Monarchs have three juniors, four seniors in rotation; Butler’s has three seniors in it.

Morehead State lost 74-54 to Louisville in this round two years ago, after losing by 38 to them during season, but these Eagles are better than those Eagles, with senior Faried an NBA-ready rebounder. Morehead is 0-2 vs top 40 teams this season, losing by 6 at Florida, 19 at Ohio State. Cardinals are 11-2 vs teams ranked 95th or lower, with nine of the 11 wins by more than 10 points. #4-seeds are 12-8 vs spread in this round the last five years. Morehead hasn’t played in 11 days; Louisville played late Saturday, its third game in three nights. Interesting to see if Cards can keep Faried off boards.

Penn State-Temple scrimmaged in October, and played last two seasons (Owls won 45-42/65-59), so they’re familiar with each other; Owls are 3-5 vs top 50 teams, have only one senior in their rotation. Penn State allowed only 49 ppg in Big 11 tourney, winning three times before losing in final; they’re 4-12 vs top 50 teams, playing #2 schedule in country- they’ve got four seniors in their rotation. Temple coach Dunphy trying to shake 1-12 career NCAA record, most of which came with Penn of Ivy League. Owls are 12-2 in last 14 games, Lions won four of last five (all road/neutral). Penn State beat pair of A-14 teams, St Joe’s 66-57, Duquesne 77-73.

Until Cornell made Sweet 16 LY, Ivys had lost 11 straight first round games, with eight of the 11 losses by 14+ points; Tigers played Duke, its only game against a top 75 team, and lost 97-60. Ivy League dogs of 10+ points are 9-11 vs spread this season. Kentucky allowed just 59.3 ppg in winning its three SEC tourney games; they've won six games in row, and beat Penn of Ivy League 86-62 Jan 3. UK is 17-1 in first round games since 1988, with 13 of the 17 wins by 15+ points. One thing for Princeton is that they're the #6 defensive rebounding team in America, but their bigs can't shoot 3's like Cinderella Princeton teams of the past.

NC-Asheville won its last seven games, rallying from 10 down to win in OT Tuesday, but #16 seeds are 4-8 vs spread in this round in last three tournaments. Pitt won its last five first round games, by 15-21-19-5-23 points. Big East double digit favorites are 25-23 vs spread in non-league games this season. Panthers are just 3-3 in last six games- their last four wins were all by 10+ points. Pitt is the #2 offensive rebounding team in country. Big South teams, in non-play-in games, have lost by 43-31-14-2-10-19-21-37 points since 2002, with that one win by Winthrop.

#12 seed in Midwest is 13-4 vs spread in 1st round since '94, going 11-6 SU; Richmond won 11 of last 12 games, including last seven in row, but after winning A-14 title Sunday, quick turnaround here. Richmond held last six opponents under 60 points, has four seniors in its rotation with 2,000+-point scorer in Anderson. In two of last three tourneys, Vandy lost in first round as a 4-seed, so they've got demons to exorcize- they lost last five games vs teams ranked in top 55 (Richmond is #46). SEC teams are 7-4 vs spread in non-league games where spread is 2 or less.

Northern Colorado is 0-2 vs top 40 teams this year, losing at Arizona by 23 (on this floor), by 10 at Illinois; Bears split pair with MVC teams in '11, losing to Colorado St by 14, beating Wyoming by 14. Big Sky dogs of 8+ points are 17-10 vs spread this season. San Diego State has never won an NCAA tournament game, so no shot of overconfidence here. Big Sky double digit underdogs are 12-10 vs spread this season. Bears turn ball over 21.8% of time, which could be huge problem vs San Diego St. Big Sky teams are 1-10 in first round since '00, losing games by 5-24-19-7-19-11-28-24-- points, with one Montana upset of Nevada in '06.

Thursday night NCAA games
UCSB upset Long Beach in Big West final, making NCAAs for second year in row; Gauchos lost by 17 to Ohio State LY. UCSB allowed 57.3 ppg in winning its last four games, but before this trip, farthest east they have been was UNLV. Big West teams lost their last five NCAA games, with all five losses by 11+ points. Florida won 10 of last 12 games, with both losses to Kentucky; only two of its last 10 wins are by more than 13 points. #2 seeds are 9-7 vs spread in first round last four years; #2 seed in Southeast is just 2-4 vs spread the last six years. Florida lost in double OT to BYU LY, its first NCAA game since winning title in '07.

Wofford got bad draw, playing in Denver, because they only use bench 21.3% of time (327th in US) and game in altitude favors team that has depth. Terriers are 2nd-most experienced team in country- Charleston is in SoCon and has explosive scorer (Goudelock) like Fredette- Cougars beat Wofford both meetings this year. BYU plays at #23 pace, Wofford plays at #270 pace. Cougars are mush better when Jimmer gets scoring help from teammates, who are limited with Fields out. #3 seeds in SE are 10-2-1 vs spread in first-round game the last thirteen years.

UConn is 2-9 vs spread in its last 11 first-round games, as Calhoun has had his teams ease their way in against overmatched foes. Huskies had historic run thru Big East tourney last week, Thursday game means they should be flat here vs Bucknell team that lost to Villanova by 16, Boston College by 4, Marquette by 14 in games vs top-level foes. Patriot League teams are 2-17 in first round, losing the last four years by 10-15-15-16 points. Big East favorites of 12+ points are 22-20 against spread in its non-conference games. Bucknell makes 40.2% behind arc (7th in US).

Belmont is fashionable upset pick; they force lot of turnovers, they use their bench 4th-most minutes in country, but they're 0-3 vs teams in the top 100, losing by 9-1-9 points to Vandy/Tennessee (twice). Ryan has an 8-1 record in first round, but Wisconsin was brutal in last two games, losing by 28 at Ohio State, 36-33 to Penn State in Big 11 tourney- they have superior PG in Taylor. Badgers don't sub much, they never turn it over, so this is interesting contrast. Atlantic Sun teams are 0-8 in NCAA games, with Belmont's 71-70 loss to Duke the closest of the 8 defeats.#3 seeds are 10-6 against the spread in first round the last four years.

Michigan State/UCLA are proud programs that aren't expected to do lot here; long trip east for Bruin squad that was putrid vs Oregon in Pac-10 tourney, after being bad at the Washington schools the week before, too. UCLA didn't play in NCAAs LY, so they only have three rotation guys who played in tourney in '09. Michigan State is 5-3 in last eight games- they've got terrific senior PG in Lucas and teamful of players who were in Final Four last two years. Spartans beat Washington 76-71 on Maui in November; they played hardest schedule in country. UCLA ranks #305 in country in experience. Lee is playing with torn cartilage in knee.

St John's has nine seniors, but they lost leading rebounder Kennedy in Big East tourney, which hurts a lot; Red Storm ranks #3 in experience, Gonzaga ranks #276, so edge for Johnnies there. Zags beat Marquette by 3, lost to Notre Dame by 4 in games vs Big East foes. St John's lost by 5 at St Mary's in mid-November. Red Storm assistant Dunlap coached for 11 years in Denver, winning two D-II national titles and working with Nuggets for two years. Gonzaga won its last nine games; they'd be well served to play some zone, since St John's doesn't shoot it well (339th in US in % of points on 3's). Zags are 6-2 in last eight first-round games.

Missouri/Cincinnati are both very athletic, but Mizzou plays #13 pace, Bearcats at #289; UC protects ball well (69th in US) and they press too forcing turnovers on 22.7% of possessions. Tigers lost four of last five games, and looked awful in the win (Texas Tech). Neither team played a strong non-league schedule; Mizzou is 2-8 in last 10 road/neutral games; they lost in OT to Georgetown in late November. Missouri won its last five first round games; they've been knocked out of last three tourneys by a Big East team. Bearcats rank #15 in defense; hard for Missouri to set up its press if they're not scoring.

WAC teams are impressive 22-6 vs spread in non-league games where spread is 4 or less points. 30-3 Utah State is team lot of national pundits are touting, but they are 1-2 vs top 50 teams, losing at BYU by 6, by 17 at Georgetown, beating St Mary's by 10 in Moraga. Kansas State wasn't playing like NCAA team in mid-season, but they righted ship and went 6-1 in last seven games, somehow going 0-3 vs Colorado. Aggies rank #7 in experience, K-State 245th. Utah State lost badly to Texas A&M LY in similar role. 12-seeds are 6-6 SU vs 5-seeds in first round last three tournaments. Big 12 teams are 14-10 in games with spread of 4 or less.

Other tournaments
I'm focusing on the NCAA tournament, but since there are games tonight in other events, I'll give you one snippet of info on every game on the card. Don't bet a lot on these games; no one knows who is motivated to play here and who isn't, and that probably includes most of the coaches involved...........good luck. Be cautious.

Texas Southern is 0-4 vs Big 12 teams this season, losing to Oklahoma by 30, Kansas State by 24, Iowa State by 11, Baylor by 8 points.

Nebraska lost four of last five games, Wichita lost three of five; Big 12 road underdogs are 9-12 against the spread this season.

ACC double digit home favorites are 14-17 vs spread in non-league tilts. FAU lost to Florida by 13 points, George Mason by 15.

Milwaukee lost by 21 to Wisconsin; only Big 11 team they played; Big 11 home favorites of 7+ points are 21-15 against the spread.

Bethune-Cookman lost to Arizona by 33, Baylor by 44 in two games vs top 50 teams. Not sure Virginia Tech will feel like playing in NIT again after yet another near-miss with getting into the NCAAs.

Pac-10 home favorites of 7 or less points are 7-4 vs spread. SEC road underdogs of 5 or less points are 11-6 vs spread. Cal won four of its last five games. Ole Miss is 4-5 in its last nine.

Pac-10 home favorites of 4+ points are 27-18 vs spread. Big West road dogs of less than 11 points are 15-18 vs spread. Long Beach lost in Big West title when they had won league by four games. 49ers lost by 27 at Washington, by 17 at Arizona State, in two games vs Pac-10 teams.

A-14 home favorites of 10 or less points are 17-13 vs spread. MAC road dogs of less than 13 points are 25-16 vs spread. Miami won by 11 in upset over Xavier, lost to Dayton by 12, in games vs A-14 foes.

Central Florida was 14-0 at one point; they're 19-11 now; C-USA home favorites of less than 10 points are 5-14-1 vs spread. St Bonaventure got beat by 9 by Marshall at home, in its only game vs C-USA opponent.

Big Sky teams are 8-11 vs spread in non-league games where spread was 4 or less points. Duquesne lost seven of its last nine games.

Pac-10 double digit home favorites are 19-14 vs spread in non-league games. Weber State lost three of last four games, with all three losses by 14 or more points.

OVC road dogs of 10 or less points are 10-15 vs spread. MAC home favorites of 8 or less points are 8-13. Western Michigan won eight of its last ten games. Tennessee Tech won seven of its last eight games.

Experienced Iona squad won nine of last 10 games after losing by 5 in MAAC final. Gaels lost by 10 at Cleveland State in November. MAAC teams are 9-6 vs spread in non-league games where spread is 3 or less.

Single digit home favorites from C-USA are 5-14-1 vs spread in its non-league games. Oral Roberts won 10 of last 11 games, beating Rice by a hoop in their only game against a C-USA opponent.

Single digit WAC road underdogs are 10-5 against spread in non-league games. WCC home favorites of less than 6 points are 9-4 vs spread.

**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:51 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 16

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEBRASKA vs. WICHITA STATE
Nebraska is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Wichita State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Tennessee Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games
Western Michigan is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. RHODE ISLAND
Miami (Ohio) is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rhode Island's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rhode Island's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida Atlantic's last 6 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida Atlantic

8:00 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. NORTHWESTERN
Wisc-Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisc-Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 6 games

8:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
St. Bonaventure is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Florida is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Central Florida is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. VIRGINIA TECH
No trends available
Virginia Tech is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. USC
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of USC's last 7 games
USC is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
IONA vs. VALPARAISO
Iona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iona's last 7 games on the road
Valparaiso is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Valparaiso's last 13 games

8:00 PM
ORAL ROBERTS vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
No trends available
Southern Methodist is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Southern Methodist is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home

9:00 PM
DUQUESNE vs. MONTANA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duquesne's last 5 games on the road
Duquesne is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Montana's last 10 games
Montana is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games

9:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. CALIFORNIA
Mississippi is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Mississippi is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
California is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of California's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. COLORADO
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games at home

10:00 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Long Beach State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington State's last 8 games
Washington State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
IDAHO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Idaho is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Idaho's last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
San Francisco is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

10:00 PM
WEBER STATE vs. OREGON
Weber State is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Weber State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oregon's last 8 games
Oregon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:54 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 16

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What bettors need to know: Alabama St. vs. Texas-SA
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Alabama State vs. Texas-San Antonio (-4, 129.5)

THE STORY: The two lowest-rated teams in the RPI to qualify for the NCAA tournament meet in the first round, as Texas-San Antonio takes on Alabama State on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio. The victor will try to become the first No. 16 seed to upend a No. 1 seed in the history of the NCAA tournament. Adding to the gravity of the challenge? That game will be against Ohio State, the No. 1 team in the country in the final national polls. Neither program has ever won an NCAA tournament game.

ABOUT TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO (19-13): The Roadrunners had to beat Texas-Arlington in their regular-season finale just to qualify for the Southland tournament as the seventh seed. They then won four straight games to garner the automatic bid for the NCAAs. Senior point guard Devin Gibson is the straw that stirs the drink for UTSA. He leads the Roadrunners in scoring (17.0 ppg) and assists (5.6 apg), and his 5.4 rebounds per game rank second on the squad. Gibson had four double-doubles and two triple-doubles this season.

ABOUT ALABAMA STATE (17-17): Alabama State is far and away the lowest-ranked team in the RPI to make the NCAA field. The Hornets were 263rd. No other NCAA participant had an RPI of 200 or lower. The Hornets were a dreadful 6-16 heading into the month of February. But coach Lewis Jackson’s team won 11 of the next 12 games, including a run to the SWAC tournament title. Chris Duncan was the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year this season, helping Alabama State lead the conference in field-goal percentage defense, while averaging 1.7 blocks per game. Tramayne Moorer leads the Hornets in scoring at 12.5 and was named SWAC tournament MVP.

UP NEXT: Winner plays Ohio State on Friday at 4:40 p.m.

PREDICTION: Alabama State 64, Texas-San Antonio 61 – Frontcourt play is the key here, as Alabama State was one of the better rebounding teams in the
SWAC this season and Texas-Arlington regularly gets beaten on the boards. Alabama State wins a low-scoring game in a mild upset.

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**Udog** · 03-16-2011, 09:57 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 16

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What bettors need to know: VCU vs. USC
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VCU vs. USC (-4.5, 127.5)

THE STORY: Virginia Commonwealth, which many say stole a bid that should have gone to Colorado or Virginia Tech, gets to defend its reputation Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio, when it plays battle-tested USC in a play-in game. The matchup of No. 11 seeds features a team that finished fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association against one whose coach, Kevin O’Neill, got suspended during the Pac-10 tournament. O’Neill is back for the NCAA tournament. The Trojans, who were ineligible for the postseason last year due to the O.J. Mayo scandal, are a dangerous team that starts three seniors and two juniors.

ABOUT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH (23-11): A controversial at-large team, VCU earned its way into the tournament with wins over UCLA, Old Dominion and George Mason and by going 8-6 on the road. The Rams nearly upset ODU again in the Colonial Athletic Association championship game. Forward Jamie Skeen (15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 38 percent on 3-pointers) leads four players who average in double figures, and he and Bradford Burgess (14.0 points, 40 percent on 3-pointers) cannot be left alone outside. VCU’s biggest weakness is on the boards. The Rams grab 32 rebounds a game, which ranks 301st nationally.

ABOUT USC (19-14): O’Neill was suspended during the Pac-10 tournament for getting in an altercation at a hotel with an Arizona booster. He’ll face additional discipline and a fine. His return is a nice boost for the Trojans, who lost 67-62 to Arizona in his absence. USC’s record isn’t impressive, but the Trojans own five wins against teams in the RPI top 50, and they played the nation’s 39th toughest schedule. Junior forward Nikola Vucevic (17.3 points, 10.2 rebounds) leads the Pac-10 with 21 double-doubles, and Jio Fontan (10.4 points, 4.0 assists) and Alex Stephenson (10.0 points, 9.2 rebounds) have stepped up lately. The Trojans are stout defensively, holding opponents to 62.7 points on 41.1 percent shooting.

UP NEXT: Winner plays No. 6 seed Georgetown on Friday in Chicago.

PREDICTION: USC 68, VCU 60 – The Trojans have won six of eight, including victories over Arizona and Washington, and four of their early losses came when Fontan, the point guard, was ineligible. Remember this is the team that nearly beat Kansas in Lawrence, losing 70-68. Look for USC to dominate the glass with the 6-10 Vucevic and 6-10 Stephenson.

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