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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:30 AM

Tuesday’s betting tips: Nets can’t cash vs. Pacers

Who’s hot

NBA: The over is 8-2 in Golden State’s last 10.

NBA: Boston has covered in four of its last five and in five of its last seven meetings against Cleveland.

NHL: The under is 12-3-8 in the New York Rangers’ last 23 overall.

NHL: Nashville is 5-1 in its last six road games.

NCAAB: Virginia has covered in 10 of its last 14.

NCAAB: The over is 8-3-1 in Michigan State’s last 12.

Who’s not

NBA: New Jersey is 1-11 against the spread in its last 12 meetings with Indiana.

NBA: Sacramento is 3-9 against the spread in its last 12 home games.

NHL: Buffalo is 3-13 in its last 16 road games.

NHL: Minnesota is 4-15 in its last 19 overall.

NCAAB: Clemson is 2-9 against the spread in its last 11.

NCAAB: Kentucky is 1-11-1 against the spread in its last 13 home games.

Key stat

56.3 – Over the last month, 56.3 percent of all NBA games have played under the total.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

MarShon Brooks, New Jersey Nets – New Jersey’s rookie guard will not play in Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a broken little toe on his right foot. Brooks is scheduled to be evaluated by doctors Monday evening. It is not known how long he will be out. He has missed the past three games with an Achilles’ tendon injury. Brooks is averaging 14.8 points - second on the team. He has started nine of 17 games.

Game of the day

Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini (3.5, 128.5)

Notable quotable

“We’ve clearly explained to young guys what this trip is for. There will be a lot of temptation, a lot of stuff going on, but we clearly said the party’s back here [in New York] and much better after a victory. We’re not out there for leisure.’’ – New York Giants guard Chris Snee.

Notes and tips

Michigan State can pull into a tie for first place in the Big Ten with a win over Illinois on Tuesday. The Spartans lead the conference with a 51.3 field goal percentage in conference play but Illinois is 3-0-1 against the spread in the last four meetings between the two teams. The last 10 Michigan State-Illinois matchups have been decided by 10 or fewer points.

It doesn’t sound like the New York Knicks will have Carmelo Anthony (ankle) or Baron Davis (back) in the lineup Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. Both didn’t practice Monday and the team doesn’t want to push them with back-to-back games against Chicago and Boston beginning Thursday. The Knicks have dropped nine of 10, covering just twice over the slump.

Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli has no plans to trade reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas. "Not trading him," Chiarelli wrote in an e-mail to TSN's Pierre LeBrun on Monday. "I have not talked to anyone and I don't plan to." Later saying that he "followed his conscience," Thomas got into hot water last week when he elected to skip the team's visit to the White House. Thomas, who was selected to the All-Star Game, has posted a 20-9-0 mark with a 2.12 goals-against average this season.

**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:32 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Six of the more interesting Bracket Buster games on Feb 17-18:
-- St Mary's @ Murray State- Stiff test for unbeaten Racers.

-- Nevada @ Iona-- Reno to New Rochelle is quite a journey.

-- Long Beach State @ Creighton-- Another long trip for the 49ers.

-- Buffalo @ South Dakota State-- TV game for the Jackrabbits.

-- Drexel @ Cleveland State-- Two physical defensive teams meet.

-- Wichita State @ Davidson-- Shockers beat UNLV, Davidson won at Kansas; these are two teams to watch in March.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Using numbers to follow the bouncing ball

13) What college basketball players take the highest percentage of their team’s shots? Collin Chiverton (Eastern Washington) 38.4%, Faisel Aden, Washington State 38.0%, Quincy Roberts, Grambling 37.8% are the top three.

12) Weber State’s Darian Lillard (24.8) leads the country in scoring, followed by Oakland’s Reggie Hamilton (24.0) and Doug McDermott (23.5) of Creighton.

11) In the NBA, Kobe Bryant (30.2) leads the league in scoring, followed by Lebron James (29.5), Kevin Durant (26.3) and Kevin Love (25.3).

10) Who are the NBA’s best assist men? Steve Nash (9.9) leads, followed by Rajon Rondo (9.4), Ricky Rubio (8.8) and Deron Williams/Chris Paul (both 8.5).

9) In college ball, Iona’s Scott Machado leads the nation with 9.9 apg, followed by Kendall Marshall (9.7) of North Carolina and Jesse Sanders of Liberty (8.1)

8) What college players play the highest percentage of their team’s games? Brad Loesing of Wofford plays 96.8% of the time, Bryce Cotton of Providence 95.3%, Maurice Jones of USC 94.7; that’s often a bad sign, an omen that teams don’t enough depth to give the starters proper rest.

7) In the NBA, Kevin Love leads the league with 39.7 mpg, followed by Kobe Bryant (38.6), Monta Ellis and Luol Deng (38.3 mpg).

6) As for rebounders, Dwight Howard leads the NBA with 15.5 boards a game, followed by Love 13.8, Andrew Bynum (12.2) and Blake Griffin (11.3).

5) Siena’s OD Anoskie leads the college rebounders with 12.9 caroms/game, followed by Thomas Robinson (11.8) of Kansas and Mike Moser (11.7) of UNLV.

4) Kendrick Perkins leads the NBA with seven technical fouls, most in the NBA; there are five guys tied for second with five technicals; three of those five guys (Anthony/Chandler/Stoudemire) play for the Knicks.

3) Best 3-point shooters in college ball? Kris Davis of SI-Edwardsville is 36-62 (58.1%), followed by Matt Roth of Indiana (27-47, 57.4%) and Arizona’s Branden Lavender (29-54, 53.0%).

2) Jamal Crawford leads the NBA with a 94.9% mark on foul shots; he is followed by JJ Redick 54-57 (94.7%), Kevin Martin 72-77 (93.5%) and Anthony Morrow (37-40, 92.5%).

1) Who is the best college foul shooter? Robby Ptacek of Central Connecticut is 97-105 (92.4%), followed by Holton Hunsaker of Utah Valley (59-64, 92.2%) and Iowa State’s Scott Christopherson (54-59, 91.5%).

**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:36 AM

Super Bowl betting: Vegas news, line movement and action report

The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year and it requires the most detailed action report for our action thirsty readers. Come here everyday for the latest updates we’re hearing about the spread, total and prop bets right up until the kickoff for Super Bowl XLIV.

Early money on Giants, but majority of bets yet to be placed

The majority of the early money, both sharp and square, has been on the Giants. CNBC's Darren Rovell tweeted that 80 percent of the max $25,000 bets at the offshore sportsbook BetOnline.com were on the Giants.

But there’s still a ton of money not yet in play.

Veteran Vegas bookmaker Jimmy Vaccaro, who has been booking Super Bowls since the mid-70s, estimates 90 percent of the total handle bet on the Super Bowl will be placed on Saturday and Sunday.

“Right now, the money looks about 60/40 in favor of the Giants,” said Vaccaro, sportsbooks director at Lucky’s, “but if you call me back in 20 minutes that could have changed. We really don’t know anything yet.”

As of Monday afternoon, Lucky’s was in the majority of Vegas books, offering the Patriots -3 (even).

South Point moving from 3 to 2.5 and back to 3

Bert Osborne, the sportsbook manager at South Point, opened his Super Bowl spread at 3.5 but didn’t stay there long.

“I think we were there for about 15 minutes,” Osborne told ***********. “We got a couple – I wouldn’t even say big bets - probably medium bets on the Giants. I didn’t want to risk it so I dropped us down to 3.”

Osborne says those medium bets were five figures.

South Point is at Patriots -2.5 but Osborne says he’s gone back and forth between 2.5 and 3 over the last couple days. Osborne says his book doesn’t play with the juice, which explains the yo-yo effect with South Point’s Super Bowl spread.

Final note: Osborne says he likes the Patriots over the Giants 31-20 in Super Bowl XLIV. He also predicted South Point would close its Super Bowl spread at 2.5.

Cantor shops holding steady at 3

Cantor Gaming, which runs the sportsbooks at the Venetian, Hard Rock, Tropicana, Cosmopolitan and the M Resort, was one of the only books to open with a field goal spread. While everyone else spent some time at 3.5 and even 4 (Wynn), Cantor boss Mike Colbert opened at Pats -3 (-115).

“We got some early Patriot money, I think because we were the only ones that low,” Colbert told ***********. “We’re standing dead even now but we’re a little heavy on the Giants on the moneyline.”

Colbert said he’s not worried about the possibility of a push with the spread sitting on the most common separation in football final scores.

“This is a real easy number for public bettors to understand,” Colbert said. “My mother understands 3 even money but she doesn’t with 2.5 -125.”

NFL
Dunkel

NY Giants vs. New England
The Giants look to build on their 8-0 ATS record in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog. New York is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3). Here are all of this week's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Game 101-102: NY Giants vs. New England (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 143.438; New England 141.965
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 1 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: New England by 3; 55
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3); Over

NFL
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 5

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NY GIANTS (12 - 7) vs. NEW ENGLAND (15 - 3) - 2/5/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) revenging a loss against opponent since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 90-65 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 1-0 straight up against NEW ENGLAND 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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NFL
Short Sheet

Sunday, February 5

Super Bowl XLVI
NY GIANTS vs NEW ENGLAND, 6:30 PM ET NBC
NY GIANTS: 10-2 ATS as a Wild Card team
NEW ENGLAND: 26-9 Over in all games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

NFL

Sunday, February 5

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Trend Report
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6:30 PM
NY GIANTS vs. NEW ENGLAND
NY Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Giants last 6 games
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New England's last 8 games

Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.

ATS Trends

N.Y. Giants
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Giants are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Giants are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog.
Giants are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 playoff games.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Giants are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.

New England
Patriots are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Patriots are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 Superbowl games.
Patriots are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite.
Patriots are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 playoff games.

OU Trends

N.Y. Giants
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 9-1-1 in Giants last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 playoff games.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-4-1 in Giants last 16 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 playoff games as an underdog.
Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 games as an underdog.

New England
Over is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-2 in Patriots last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 22-7 in Patriots last 29 games overall.
Over is 22-7 in Patriots last 29 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 24-8 in Patriots last 32 games as a favorite.
Over is 14-5 in Patriots last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3-1 in Patriots last 12 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Over is 26-10-1 in Patriots last 37 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New England.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:38 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Seton Hall at Marquette
The Pirates look to take advantage of a Marquette team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games as a favorite of 7 to 12 1/2 points. Seton Hall is the pick (+9) according to Dunkel, which has the Golden Eagles favored by only 6. Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+9). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Game 515-516: Clemson at Virginia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 59.950; Virginia 70.369
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 10 1/2; 111
Vegas Line: Virginia by 8; 107 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-8); Over

Game 517-518: Michigan State at Illinois (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 71.023; Illinois 69.754
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 1 1/2; 124
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 3; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick Illinois (+3); Under

Game 519-520: Kent State at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 54.319; Central Michigan 50.487
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 4; 136
Vegas Line: Kent State by 5; 140
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+5); Under

Game 521-522: Tennessee at Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 62.511; Kentucky 79.982
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 17 1/2; 127
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 16 1/2; 132
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-16 1/2); Over

Game 523-524: Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 50.469; Northern Iowa 65.202
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 14 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 12 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-12 1/2); Over

Game 525-526: Youngstown State at WI-Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 54.713; WI-Milwaukee 59.440
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 4 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 9; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+9); Under

Game 527-528: Wisconsin at Penn State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 70.270; Penn State 57.599
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 12 1/2; 115
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 9; 111 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-9); Over

Game 529-530: Seton Hall at Marquette (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 65.773; Marquette 71.997
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 6; 133
Vegas Line: Marquette by 9; 138
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+9); Under

Game 531-532: Oklahoma State at Texas Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 60.004; Texas Tech 54.892
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 5; 132
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 4; 127
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-4); Over

Game 533-534: Kansas State at Iowa State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 70.307; Iowa State 70.617
Dunkel Line: Even; 134
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 1 1/2; 138 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+1 1/2); Under

Game 535-536: North Carolina at Wake Forest (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 71.522; Wake Forest 53.802
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 17 1/2; 155
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 16; 152 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-16); Over

Game 537-538: Vanderbilt at Arkansas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 67.041; Arkansas 66.271
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 1; 138
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 2 1/2; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+2 1/2); Under

Game 539-540: New Mexico at Air Force (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 69.192; Air Force 58.748
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 10 1/2; 110
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 8 1/2; 118 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-8 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:39 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 31

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CLEMSON (11 - 9) at VIRGINIA (17 - 3) - 1/31/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
CLEMSON is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
CLEMSON is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CLEMSON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 1-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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MICHIGAN ST (17 - 4) at ILLINOIS (15 - 6) - 1/31/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 3-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 2-2 straight up against MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENT ST (14 - 6) at C MICHIGAN (7 - 13) - 1/31/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
KENT ST is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
KENT ST is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 2-0 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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TENNESSEE (10 - 11) at KENTUCKY (21 - 1) - 1/31/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
KENTUCKY is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENTUCKY is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 4-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 5-1 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S ILLINOIS (7 - 15) at N IOWA (14 - 9) - 1/31/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-1 straight up against S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (11 - 9) at WI-MILWAUKEE (14 - 9) - 1/31/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 144-106 ATS (+27.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 138-104 ATS (+23.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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WISCONSIN (17 - 5) at PENN ST (10 - 12) - 1/31/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SETON HALL (15 - 6) at MARQUETTE (18 - 4) - 1/31/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 221-180 ATS (+23.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 221-180 ATS (+23.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
MARQUETTE is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA ST (10 - 11) at TEXAS TECH (7 - 13) - 1/31/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 89-119 ATS (-41.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS ST (15 - 5) at IOWA ST (15 - 6) - 1/31/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
IOWA ST is 20-3 ATS (+16.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 79-53 ATS (+20.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 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
IOWA ST is 4-0 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 3-1 straight up against IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N CAROLINA (18 - 3) at WAKE FOREST (11 - 10) - 1/31/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 144-183 ATS (-57.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 86-115 ATS (-40.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 2-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VANDERBILT (16 - 5) at ARKANSAS (15 - 6) - 1/31/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 68-95 ATS (-36.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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NEW MEXICO (17 - 4) at AIR FORCE (11 - 8) - 1/31/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW MEXICO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
AIR FORCE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 5-0 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:39 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 31

Home team won eight of last nine Clemson-Virginia games; Tigers lost last five visits here by 11-2-6-4-2 points. Road team is 6-0 vs spread in Virginia's ACC games, with Cavaliers 0-3 as home favorite, winning by 1-17 points, losing by 2 to Va Tech. Tigers lost last four road games, by 6-7-2-3 points; dogs covered four of their last five games. Clemson F Jennings is suspended (grades) here. ACC home favorites are 3-16-2 vs the spread, 2-8 if the spread was single digits.

Home side covered seven of Michigan State's eight league games; State is 4-0 as home favorite, winning at home by 15-34-25-16 points. Hosts are 8-2 in last ten series games, with Spartans losing last two visits here by 5-9 points. Illinois lost its last three games since upsetting Ohio State, by 2-4-5 points; they're 2-3 as a Big Dozen underdog. Big Dozen home underdogs of 5 or less points are 9-3 against the spread. Illini's 67-63 home loss to Jan 22 Wisconsin was its only loss in 12 home games.

Kent State is 12-0 vs teams ranked below #125, with six of the nine wins by 9+ points; Flashes won their last ten games against Central Michigan, winning last five visits here, by 15-23-6-13-5 points. Kent is 1-3 in its MAC road games, winning by 16 at Toledo- they're 2-2 as a favorite in league play. Chippewas lost last five games, four by 8+ points; they've lost last two home games, by 21-10 points and are 1-2 as a MAC dog. MAC home underdogs are 8-5-1 against the spread.

Tennessee lost its last four games with Kentucky, losing 65-62 (+10) at home 17 days ago, in game they led by 6 at half. Vols lost last five visits here by 19-6-19-11-12 points. SEC double digit home favorites are 3-6 against the spread this year. Kentucky is 7-0 in SEC, 1-2 as home fave, winning home games by 15-23-6 points; they covered three of last four games overall. Tennessee is 0-3 on SEC road, 1-2 as road dog, losing on SEC road by 4-4-18 (@ Vandy) points.

Southern Illinois lost six of last seven games with Northern Iowa, losing last eight visits here, by 16-6-5-6-5-26-3-20 points. Salukis lost six of last eight games, are 1-5 as MVC road dogs, losing away games by 18-12-19-43-20 points, with a win at Bradley. MVC home favorites of 9+ points are 10-7 against the spread. UNI lost four of its last five games, is 2-2 as MVC home fave, winning home games by 17-1-14 points, losing at home to Evansville/Wichita State.

Youngstown State (+2.5) upset Milwaukee 68-66 at home 11 days ago, as Allen hit 7-8 behind arc, while whole Panthers team was 6-24 on arc. Penguins are 3-2 as Horizon road underdog, losing away games by 1-14-16 point (won at Detroit/Cleveland St). Milwaukee is 4-3 as home favor in Horizon games, with four home wins by 10+ points and a home loss to Valparaio in last game. Horizon home favorites are 19-22 against the spread. Milwaukee scored just 54 ppg in its last three games.

Wisconsin lost two of three to Penn State LY, including a hideous 36-33 loss in conference tourney, after having won previous 12 series games; Badgers won six of last seven visits here, winning by 26-20-13-25-10-17 points, before losing 56-52 LY. Wisconsin won three of four Big Dozen road games, winning by 24-5-4 points; they've won last five games, but four of the five were by 7 or less points. Penn State is 3-1 as a home dog. Big Dozen double digit favorites are 11-4 vs spread, 2-0 on road.

Young Seton Hall has hit a wall after 15-2 start, losing last four games by 1-8-13-9 points, scoring just 56 ppg; Pirates lost eight of last nine games with Marquette, losing last four visits here, by 13-5-12-9 points. Hall is 1-3 on Big East road, 0-2 as road dog, losing its away games by 26-1-8 points, with win at Providence. Big East home favorites are 21-24-1 vs spread. Marquette won last four games, covered seven of last eight; they are 3-2 as home favorite winning by 4-19-5-11-20 points.

Home side is 13-1 in last 14 Oklahoma State-Texas Tech games, as OSU lost lost five of last six visits here, losing 81-74/75-74 last two years- the two meetings LY were decided by total of three points. Tech (+11) lost 67-59 in Stillwater Jan 4; Cowboys turned ball over only two times the whole game (+11). Big X single digit home underdogs are 5-3-1 against the spread. Tech is 0-8 in conference, 0-3-1 as home dog, losing at home by 13-3-5-24-22 points. OSU lost all four of its Big X road games.

Kansas State won 10 of last 11 games with Iowa State, winning five in a row in Ames by 9-4-4-1-4 points; five of last seven series games were decided by 4 or less points. Cyclones just upset Kansas here, are 3-1 at home in conference, with only loss to Missouri by 7. Big X home teams are 4-0-1 vs spread when the number is 3 or less points. Wildcats lost at home to Oklahoma last game, a bad loss; they're 1-4 in conference when they allow more than 60 points, which Cyclones most always score.

\North Carolina won six of last eight games with Wake Forest, winning last two by 9-14 points; Tar Heels won three of last four visits to this gym, winning by 11-28-9 points. ACC home underdogs are 8-6 against the spread. UNC won its last three games by 14-19-12 points; they are 2-3-1 as ACC favorite, 1-1 on road, winning by 14 at Va Tech after loss at Florida State. Wake Forest is 4-2-1 as ACC dog, 1-2 at home, losing by 36 to NC State, 23 to Florida State and upetting Va Tech.

Vanderbilt won 10 of its last 11 games, are 2-2 as SEC home fave, with home wins by 30-11-18 points, and a loss to Miss State; Vandy is 2-6 in last eight games with Arkansas, losing three of its last four visits to this site, losing by 9-12-5 points. Razorbacks are 3-0 at home in SEC, with wins by 10-9-3 points; SEC home underdogs of 6 or less points are 6-2 against the spread. Four of last five Vanderbilt games went over total; under is 4-1-1 in last six Arkansas games.

New Mexico won its last nine games with Air Force, winning last four visits here by 17-10-22-14 points; Lobos won last two games by 33-17 points, after losing to league kingpins UNLV/San Diego State. Favorites covered four of their five league games. MWC home underdogs are 4-2 against the spread. Air Force lost its last four games, losing last two by total of 5 points- they lost in OT to UNLV here Saturday. Lobos gave up 75-80 points in their MWC losses; 62-53-54 in their wins.

**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:40 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. VIRGINIA
Clemson is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson's last 6 games on the road
Virginia is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Virginia's last 8 games

7:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. ILLINOIS
Michigan State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Michigan State is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games

7:00 PM
TENNESSEE vs. KENTUCKY
Tennessee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kentucky is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:07 PM
KENT STATE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Kent State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kent State's last 9 games on the road
Central Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. MARQUETTE
Seton Hall is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Marquette
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seton Hall's last 5 games when playing on the road against Marquette
Marquette is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Southern Illinois is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Northern Iowa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
WISCONSIN vs. PENN STATE
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wisconsin is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Penn State is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Penn State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Youngstown State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Youngstown State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Wisc-Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. TEXAS TECH
Oklahoma State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma State's last 9 games on the road
Texas Tech is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. WAKE FOREST
North Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games on the road
Wake Forest is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wake Forest's last 8 games

9:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. ARKANSAS
Vanderbilt is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
Arkansas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas's last 6 games

9:00 PM
KANSAS STATE vs. IOWA STATE
Kansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Kansas State's last 23 games on the road
Iowa State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa State's last 7 games

10:00 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. AIR FORCE
New Mexico is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games on the road
Air Force is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Air Force is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:42 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 31

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CBB TOP-25 WEEKLY REPORT
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Each week throughout the college basketball season, Scott will dissect the new top-25 rankings on Monday evenings and post what he feels is the week's most overrated top-25 team, along with the most underrated ranked team, and an unranked squad that he feels should be in the AP top-25.

MOST OVERRATED RANKED TEAM: Duke Blue Devils

This is the first time in the two years that I have been breaking down the weekly top-25 that I have placed Duke in this position. I'm not going to beat up on Coach K's squad too much, after all, they are 18-3 SU on the season. And by now, most who follow me already have heard me state that when you lay points with Duke, you're always going to lay a little extra. But while this team is 18-3 and tied atop the ACC with a 5-1 conference mark, there is little doubt that they can be "had" by quick and athletic teams. Maybe not to the extent of losing to these teams outright on a regular basis, but certainly in winning by as much as the oddsmaker forces you to lay. This year's squad is just 8-13 ATS. They must be given credit for beating Kansas, Michigan, and Michigan State early in the season. But ultra-athletic teams have given them serious trouble. Duke was completely out-classed by a healthy Ohio State team. They were no match for Temple's offensive game plan, and the same can be said against Florida State. Leonard Hamilton took the wraps off the Seminoles (finally) and Duke was no match on the defensive end. In fact, Temple, Florida State, and Ohio State, combined for 93 of 164, 56.7-percent shooting, including 52.6-percent from area code 3. Most recently, Duke couldn't put a depth-shy, but athletic St. John's team away and the Red Storm fought back within 4 points in the final minute of the game, another Duke loss ATS. It took a +21 point margin at the FT line on 21 more attempts to make the difference in the game. Duke certainly deserves to be in the top-12. And they may make some noise deep into the "Big Dance," but in my opinion, they're going to need a decent amount of help from the schedule makers to do so. As far as their current state is concerned, just be careful laying points with a team that would probably be in the 12-to-15 range in the rankings if not for one Coach K on the sideline.

MOST UNDERRATED RANKED TEAM: St. Mary's Gaels

It wasn't all that long ago when SMC occupied my "Unranked Team That Should Be Ranked" slot. Now, here they are a month later, ranked 18th in the AP poll, but still not ranked high enough. No Mickey McConnell this season? No problem. This year's Gaels are simply loaded. Last year's edition was down a notch from the previous year because they didn't possess much experience, as far as their depth was concerned, and the Gaels didn't have much size. That's also not a problem in 2012. The Gaels feature 6 players averaging between 15.4 ppg and 7.4 ppg, led by guard Mattew Dellavedova. The junior used to step aside and let McConnell take the "big shots," but the 6'4 Aussie import is an extremely tough matchup for most opposing guards and operates with extreme confidence. Randy Bennett's troops are as strong on the defensive end as they are successful on the offensive end. Their only weakness to speak of is their deep perimeter defense. But there aren't too many teams who can exploit them from behind the arc on a consistent basis. No less than 9 players are averaging 10 or more minutes played per game. Dellavedova and fellow guard Stephen Holt combine to average almost 10 assists per game, getting everyone involved. And the two main ball-handlers average only 4.65 combined turnovers per game. Forward Rob Jones is a load at 6'6, 240. He throws down a little over 14 ppg, while pulling down almost 11 rpg. Jones is another extremely tough matchup because as good as he is at times inside, he also draws forwards out from the basket, averaging almost 4 3-point attempts per game. And it should be noted that arguably the most impressive performance of the weekend was SMC's blowout win in Provo over BYU. The Gaels crushed BYU 98-82 in Moraga, then opened up a 12-point halftime lead in the "rematch" before cruising to an 80-66 win. I must admit -- I didn't think it was a good spot for the Gaels, but they showed just how strong they are. The Gaels should still be undefeated in WCC play when they travel to Spokane to take on Gonzaga on February 9. And I can't wait for their February 18 "Bracket Buster" tilt at Murray State. For now, St. Mary's is this week's Most Underrated Ranked Team.

UNRANKED TEAM THAT SHOULD BE RANKED: Harvard Crimson

Here we go again. I watched in amazement as the money came in on Yale this past Friday night. The Crimson did get some money later in the day, finally closing at 5 1/2. Tommy Amakers squad then opened up a can of you know what on their "Brain Chain" rivals, jumping out to a 30-19 halftime lead, then going for the jugular in a 65-35 win. The Crimson rank 3rd in the nation, allowing just 53.4 ppg - and it's not just because they can't play on the offensive end. Harvard actually "cans" 46.6% of their shots, including 36.9-percent from behind the arc. No less than 9 players get decent playing time for this squad and they have more than bought into Amaker's team concept. Harvard already squashed Florida State on the defensive end and beat St. Joe's in a faster-paced game, 74-69, showing they can win at any tempo. Harvard was heartbroken when they didn't make the "Big Dance" last season. The only thing keeping them out this season would be a major collapse. Their February 10 game at Penn is intriguing. Harvard should be 6-0 in conference play and 20-2 overall when they play the Quakers.

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:44 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 31

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College funds: Tuesday's best NCAAB bets
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Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions (10, 110.5)

No. 25 Wisconsin takes aim at its sixth consecutive victory Tuesday night when it travels eastward to face a slumping Penn State club.

The Nittany Lions have lost five of six, including a 78-54 drubbing at Ohio State last Wednesday, to fall into last place in the Big Ten. The Badgers, meanwhile, stayed one game behind league leader Ohio State after a 57-50 home win against then-No. 17 Indiana on Thursday.

The Badgers remain one of the most effective defensive teams in the country, leading Division I in points allowed (49.6) and field-goal percentage defense (36.3).

Wisconsin's defense should spell trouble for the Nittany Lions, who are already one of the coldest shooting teams in the country. Penn State is a distant last in the Big Ten in field-goal percentage (38.3, 332nd in NCAA) and 3-point shooting (30.8 percent).

Pick: Badgers

North Carolina Tar Heels at Wake Forest Demon Demons (16, 152.5)

North Carolina has traditionally experienced some turbulence when it pays a visit to Tobacco Road rival Wake Forest.

The Tar Heels have won just 11 of the last 20 meetings at Winston-Salem (N.C.) - and settled for a split in the last four contests overall between the in-state rivals.

Roy Williams' club looks to right the ship Tuesday when fifth-ranked North Carolina faces Wake Forest in the clubs' lone matchup this season. The Tar Heels have won three in a row and 12 of their last 13 while the Demon Deacons have been struggling in January.

Wake Forest has dropped six of the eight contests this month, including a 76-60 setback to Clemson on Saturday.The Tar Heels made good on Williams' vow that they would find their range from long distance.

Sophomore F Harrison Barnes connected on eight of 14 shots from the field for a team-high 23 points and North Carolina benefited from 10 3-pointers in its 93-81 victory over Georgia Tech on Sunday.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:46 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Denver at Memphis
The Grizzlies look to bounce back from last night's 83-73 loss to San Antonio and build on their 5-0-1 ATS record in their last 6 games after scoring less than 75 points in their previous game. Memphis is the pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2). Here are all of today's picks

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 112.023; Indiana 123.603
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 11 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 9 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-9 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Boston at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 118.846; Cleveland 114.031
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3; 178
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-3); Over

Game 505-506: Atlanta at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 121.009; Toronto 120.468
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 176 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+5 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Detroit at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 108.366; New York 116.591
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 8; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Denver at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 121.486; Memphis 122.369
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2); Under

Game 511-512: Sacramento at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 108.022; Golden State 118.906
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 11; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 7 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-7 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: Charlotte at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 105.257; LA Lakers 123.328
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 18; 186
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 13 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-13 1/2); N/A

**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:52 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 31

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NEW JERSEY (7 - 14) at INDIANA (13 - 6) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 80-104 ATS (-34.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-0 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (9 - 10) at CLEVELAND (8 - 11) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-6 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-6 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (15 - 6) at TORONTO (7 - 14) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 85-115 ATS (-41.5 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game since 1996.
TORONTO is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 46-66 ATS (-26.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (4 - 18) at NEW YORK (7 - 13) - 1/31/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DENVER (14 - 6) at MEMPHIS (10 - 10) - 1/31/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (6 - 14) at GOLDEN STATE (6 - 12) - 1/31/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (3 - 18) at LA LAKERS (12 - 9) - 1/31/2012, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-0 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 2-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:53 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 31

Hot Teams
-- Pacers won five of six home games, covering three of last four. Nets are 5-3 vs spread in last eight games as road underdog.
-- Celtics won four of their last five games.
-- Hawks won eight of their last ten games.
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games.
-- Lakers won 10 of last 12 home games (6-5 as HF, 1-3 in last four).

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost three of their last four home games.
-- Raptors lost four of their last five home games.
-- New York lost last four home games, is 1-8 against spread at home. Pistons are 1-9-1 vs spread as a road underdog.
-- Memphis lost its last four games, scoring 83 ppg.
-- Warriors lost four of their last five games.
-- Bobcats lost their last eight games (2-6 vs spread).

Wear and Tear
-- Nets: 3rd game/5 nites. Pacers: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Celtics: 4th game/6 nites. Cavaliers: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites. Raptors: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Pistons: 5th game/7 nites. Knicks: Had last two nites off.
-- Nuggets: 3rd game/5 nites. Grizzlies: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Kings: Had last two nites off. Warriors: Had last three nites off.
-- Bobcats: Had last two nites off. Lakers: 3rd game/4 nites.

Totals
-- Six of last eight New Jersey road games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-2 in Boston's last thirteen games.
-- Five of seven Toronto home games stayed under.
-- Eight of eleven Detroit road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Denver games went over the total. Six of Memphis' last seven games stayed under.
-- Nine of last ten Sacramento road games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Charlotte games stayed under the total.

**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 08:58 AM

NBA

Tuesday, January 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. TORONTO
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Jersey's last 13 games when playing on the road against Indiana
New Jersey is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing New Jersey

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW YORK
Detroit is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New York's last 17 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games
Memphis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 9 games at home

10:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LA Lakers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Charlotte
LA Lakers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home

10:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Sacramento is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento

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**Udog** · 01-31-2012, 09:02 AM

NBA

Tuesday, January 31

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Pick 'n' roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors (-7.5, 199)

The Golden State Warriors have not had the quick turnaround that Mark Jackson was looking for when he took over behind the bench.

Now that Jackson has had three full days off to practice, maybe the Warriors will have more of an identity offensively and defensively when they host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

The Kings, who are one of the few teams in the NBA surrendering more points than the Warriors, will not provide the perfect test case, as their offense has not been a great challenge to defenses of late.

In fact, Golden State might have to fight the urge to simply out-score Sacramento, which has allowed an average of 111.8 points in losing its last four games.

The Kings’ big problem is in the paint, where they have regularly been beaten up despite the presence of rising star DeMarcus Cousins, but Sacto was much better in tough loss at Utah.

Pick: Kings

New Jersey Nets at Indiana Pacers (-9.5, 190)

After a three-game road trip, the Indiana Pacers are home for a one-game stay against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday before heading out for two more on the road.

Indiana has lived out of its suitcase for the past two weeks and will have played eight of its last 10 games on the road by the time it wraps up in Dallas on Friday. While the Pacers are holding their own as guests, they are 5-1 as hosts.

The Nets are happy to get away from the Garden State after the effort they gave fans Sunday. The Nets lacked energy on both ends of the floor and fell 94-73 to Toronto. It marked the fifth time New Jersey has scored in the 70s this season and came on the heels of an offensive explosion, in which the team averaged 98 points over a three-game road trip.

Indiana won at New Jersey 108-94 on Jan. 2, its eighth straight victory both outright and against the spread over the Nets.

Pick: Pacers

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