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NCAAB

Friday, December 28

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First look: UCLA vs. Missouri basketball
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by Peter Yoon

What: No. 7 Missouri Tigers (10-1) vs UCLA Bruins (9-3)

When: Friday, 7 p.m. PT

Where: Pauley Pavilion

TV: ESPN 2

Radio: AM 570

Scouting the Bruins: UCLA is on a season-best four-game win streak, but is looking for its first victory over a ranked opponent this season. Offensively, the Bruins have been on a tear the past three games as they are averaging 91.6 points per game and shooting 57.6 percent over that stretch. Freshmen Shabazz Muhammad (18.8 points per game) and Jordan Adams (18.2) continue to battle for the team’s scoring lead and both have scored 20 or more in consecutive games. Kyle Anderson joined the 20-point club last time out and is also the team’s top rebounder at 8.7 per game.

Scouting the Tigers: Missouri enters on a six-game win streak and is coming off of an impressive 82-73 victory over then-No. 10 Illinois. The Tigers have a lot of size and strength inside and are leading the nation in rebounding with 47.2 per game. Alex Oriakhi, a 6-9 forward, is averaging 9.1 rebounds per game while 6-7 forward Laurence Bowers is averaging 6.7. They have out-rebounded opponents by more than 14 per game. Bowers also leads the team in scoring with 16.9 points per game and has made 13 of 23 3-point attempts (56.5 percent). The Tigers average 78.2 points per game with quick point guard Phil Pressey running the offense. This will be Missouri’s first road game of the season, though the Tigers are 3-1 in neutral-site games. Their lone loss came against No. 4 Louisville.

The series: UCLA leads the series 5-1, though Missouri won the last time out with an 82-73 victory in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament. UCLA’s best memory in the series came during the 1995 run to the NCAA championship when Tyus Edney dribbled the length of the court in 4.8 seconds and scored the game-winning basket in a 75-74 victory in the second round of the NCAA tournament. This will be the first time since 1975 that the teams have met in Pauley Pavilion.

Quick quote: "We need a win over anybody we play, ranked or unranked,” UCLA coach Ben Howland on the importance of getting a win over a ranked opponent.

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NCAAB

Friday, December 28

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Sizing up the remaining unbeatens
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by Andy Katz

The beauty of the college basketball regular season is that a team can lose a few games and still be in fine position for a national championship run.

But there is always an allure about those who enter their conference season unblemished to see how invincible they will be entering the New Year.

Prior to Thursday night's games, there were five remaining unbeaten teams and 19 one-loss teams, as well as two others (Florida, 8-2) and (Kentucky, 8-3) that cannot and should not be dismissed from any Final Four discussion. Both the Wildcats and Gators have played a much more difficult schedule than the majority of one-loss and undefeated teams.

There are a slew of one-loss teams that are more than capable of winning the national title such as Kansas (10-1), Louisville (11-1), Syracuse (10-1), Indiana (11-1), Creighton (11-1), UNLV (11-1), Missouri (10-1) and Gonzaga (11-1). And it's easy to make the argument that those teams, such as Kansas, Louisville, Syracuse and Indiana, are more likely to challenge for the national title than the five remaining undefeated teams.

But for the purposes of this argument, let's look at the remaining unbeatens as they stand today:

Duke (11-0)

Most impressive wins: Minnesota, VCU and Louisville in successive days in Atlantis; Kentucky in Atlanta; Ohio State at home and Temple in New Jersey.

Biggest question answered: Quinn Cook is a starting point guard and has been a stable presence.

National player of the year candidate: Mason Plumlee. Plumlee has been a double-double machine for the Blue Devils. He may be the most reliable player at his position in the country.

Difference-maker: When Seth Curry is making 3s, the Blue Devils are even harder to beat.

What to watch for: How will Duke handle true road games in the ACC? The three toughest games on the schedule would seem to be at NC State (Jan. 12), at Maryland (Feb. 16) and at North Carolina (March 9).

Final Four potential: Duke has to be considered a favorite to land in Atlanta. The team possesses experience at key positions, younger players who are becoming increasingly comfortable, there is size inside and now a growing confidence that it can win the championship.


Michigan (12-0)

Most impressive wins: Pitt in New York at the NIT Season Tip-Off and NC State in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

Biggest question answered: The Wolverines don't miss Stu Douglass and Zach Novak as much as was predicted. The youthful Wolverines have bought into John Beilein's defensive concepts.

National player of the year candidate: Trey Burke is an exceptional point guard. He gets the Wolverines up and running as efficiently as any point in the country. His play has allowed Tim Hardaway Jr., to flourish in his natural position.

Difference-maker: The continued development of the Michigan big men in Jordan Morgan, Mitch McGary and Glen Robinson III as well as the stretch shooting of Nik Stauskas.

What to watch for: How does Michigan get through the Big Ten gauntlet? The Big Ten is the toughest conference this season, and Michigan will have to navigate trips to Ohio State (Jan. 13), Minnesota (Jan. 17), Illinois (Jan. 27), Indiana (Feb. 2), Wisconsin (Feb. 9) and Michigan State (Feb. 12). I would put that conference road schedule against any other contender in the country. It's not close. This is the toughest.

Final Four potential: Michigan has proved that it has the point guard play, the shooting, the power play inside and can defend well enough to get to Atlanta.


Arizona (12-0)

Most impressive wins: Florida in Tucson and San Diego State in the final of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.

Biggest question answered: Mark Lyons has adjusted as well as any one-year transfer I can remember. He was handed a leadership role and has excelled, making a game-winning shot to beat Florida. He has proved to be a consistent presence for the Wildcats at the point.

National player of the year candidate: Lyons, Solomon Hill and Nick Johnson have all had their moments and will be in contention for Pac-12 player of the year. But none will get enough momentum for consideration for national player of the year.

Difference-maker: Johnson. He has been the ultimate glue guy, making key plays in a variety of ways, none bigger than blocking Chase Tapley's potential game-winning layup in the Diamond Head final.

What to watch for: Arizona is the favorite in the Pac-12 and enters the conference doing more than enough to raise the conference's profile. The road wins at Texas Tech and Clemson were games the Wildcats should have won and they did. The comeback win over Florida was a tremendous effort and confidence boost. Getting through the rugged Diamond Head proved they had the stamina. Now, Arizona has to rise to the challenge of being the team to beat in the Pac-12. It is more than doable based on the inconsistency of the rest of the conference.

Final Four potential: This squad has it. The key will be the continued development of the newcomers, notably Kaleb Tarczewski, who is getting featured more and more as he improves his activity on the court.


Cincinnati (12-0)

Most impressive wins: Oregon in Las Vegas; Xavier in a rivalry game and Alabama at home when the Tide were playing well.

Biggest question answered: The Bearcats are never going to be a dominant low-post scoring team. But when needed, the Bearcats have been able to finish around the basket. Titus Rubles, JaQuon Parker, Justin Jackson and Cheikh Mbodj can take care of business of scoring and defending the post when locked in to the task at hand. The Bearcats have bigs serviceable enough to get by in the Big East.

National player of the year candidate: Sean Kilpatrick will enter the Big East as a legit player of the year contender. He has the ability to score in bunches. He flourishes playing off Cashmere Wright, who has stabilized the point.

Difference-maker: Wright. Mick Cronin has the confidence to hand him the ball and let him make a play, as he did against Alabama. Wright is a senior and has asserted himself as much more of a leader on a team that desperately needed to be led.

What to watch for: The Bearcats take possessions off and sometimes go through the motions. That cannot happen in the Big East with a host of teams that could easily knock them from their perch. Cincinnati believes it is in the same category as Louisville and Syracuse and above Pitt, Georgetown and Notre Dame in the pecking order of Big East title contenders. Now the Bearcats have to prove it. The schedule didn't do them any favors since they go to Syracuse (Jan. 21) and Louisville (March 4) without a return game. Cincinnati will find out about itself early at Pitt (Dec. 31) and at home against Notre Dame (Jan. 7).

Final Four potential: The Bearcats have it, but I'd be surprised. The lack of a proven post player may cost them in trying to win four in the NCAA tournament. Their lack of focus at times could bite them in an early round.


Wyoming (12-0)

Most impressive wins: Colorado and at Illinois State.

Biggest question answered: Leonard Washington has been a leader for the Cowboys despite all his issues, including a suspension last year. The Cowboys weren't sure who they could rely on early on but Washington has done everything asked of him so far.

National player of the year candidate: Washington is a Mountain West Conference Player of the Year candidate, but he won't be in the conversation for the national honor.

Difference-maker: Larry Nance Jr. The sophomore has played up in the big games for Wyoming, scoring 14 against Colorado, 19 in the win over Illinois State and 21 in a win over rival Denver. The Cowboys' staple has been their defense, as you'd expect from a Larry Shyatt-coached team, but it's their surprisingly-balanced offense that has been a pleasant plus.

What to watch for: Wyoming may be in the most balanced league in the country. It has to deal with two games against UNLV, San Diego State, New Mexico, Colorado State and Boise State, let alone playing Nevada and Air Force. There are zero easy games on this schedule. To expect Wyoming to get through this without getting beaten up is unrealistic.

Final Four potential: No shot. But the Cowboys are going to the postseason. Shyatt has already put the Cowboys in the NIT conversation, barring a complete collapse. An NCAA berth is hardly out of the question if they can hold serve at the Arena Auditorium.

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NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Friday, December 28

Baylor at Gonzaga, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Baylor: 5-17 ATS off an ATS win
Gonzaga: 24-6 Under as a favorite

Missouri at UCLA, 10:00 ET ESPN2
Missouri: 4-13 ATS away off 6+ wins
UCLA: 10-2 Over at home after playing as a favorite

Jacksonville at Indiana, 8:00 ET BTN
Jacksonville: 8-0 ATS playing their second game in 8 days
Indiana: 8-1 Over off BB games shooting 50%+ from the field

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Evening Best Bets:


UMKC - 7:00 PM ET Kansas St. -22 500
Kansas St. -

Utah St. - 7:00 PM ET Texas-San Antonio +3 500 POD
Texas-San Antonio -

Fairfield - 7:00 PM ET Fairfield -3 500
Old Dominion -

Central Michigan - 7:00 PM ET Michigan -28.5 500
Michigan -

Fordham - 7:00 PM ET Georgia Tech -13 500
Georgia Tech -

La Salle - 7:00 PM ET La Salle -10.5 500
Siena -

George Mason - 7:00 PM ET George Mason +3 500
South Florida -

Pacific - 7:05 PM ET Long Beach St. -4.5 500
Long Beach St. -

Washington - 7:30 PM ET Connecticut -7.5 500
Connecticut -

Denver - 8:00 PM ET Denver +4.5 500
Louisiana Tech -

Harvard - 8:00 PM ET California -10.5 500 POD
California -

North Texas - 8:00 PM ET Western Kentucky -4 500 POD
Western Kentucky -

Ohio - 8:00 PM ET Ohio +4 500
Oklahoma -

New Mexico St. - 8:00 PM ET Texas-Arlington +1 500
Texas-Arlington -

IUPU - Ft. Wayne - 8:00 PM ET Western Illinois -11.5 500
Western Illinois -

Butler - 8:00 PM ET Vanderbilt +5 500 POD
Vanderbilt -

Drake - 8:00 PM ET Drake +5.5 500
Bradley -

South Dakota State - 8:00 PM ET South Dakota State +8 50
North Dakota State -

Evansville - 8:05 PM ET Creighton -15 500 Creighton -

Arkansas St. - 8:05 PM ET South Alabama -2.5 500
South Alabama -

Arkansas-Little Rock - 8:15 PM ET Arkansas-Little Rock +5 500 POD
Louisiana-Lafayette -

Eastern Illinois - 8:30 PM ET Tennessee St. -11.5 500
Tennessee St. -

Northern Colorado - 9:30 PM ET Southern Utah +2.5 500
Southern Utah -

UC Davis - 10:00 PM ET UC Irvine -6.5 500 POD
UC Irvine -

Idaho - 10:00 PM ET Idaho +0 500
Seattle -

UC Santa Barbara - 10:00 PM ET Cal St. Fullerton -8 500
Cal St. Fullerton -

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Sunday, December 30

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Wofford - 1:00 PM ET Virginia -9.5 500
Virginia -

Illinois St. - 1:05 PM ET Indiana St. +3.5 500
Indiana St. -

Canisius - 3:00 PM ET Detroit -6 500
Detroit -

Eastern Kentucky - 4:00 PM ET Eastern Kentucky +11 500
West Virginia -

Furman - 5:00 PM ET Southern Methodist -14 500
Southern Methodist -

Yale - 5:30 PM ET Yale +22.5 500
St. Mary's -

Northern Iowa - 6:00 PM ET Northern Iowa +5 500
Wichita St. -

Tulane - 6:00 PM ET Alabama -9 500
Alabama - Over 124 500

Southern Illinois - 6:30 PM ET Missouri St. +4 500
Missouri St. -

Princeton - 7:00 PM ET Akron -8 500
Akron -

Dayton - 7:00 PM ET Dayton +1.5 500
Southern California -

Loyola-Maryland - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -13.5 500
Memphis -

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Dayton at USC
The Trojans look to take advantage of a Dayton team that is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage below .400. USC is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Trojans favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: USC (-1). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

Game 809-810: Illinois State at Indiana State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 65.285; Indiana State 59.309
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 6
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-3 1/2)

Game 811-812: Princeton at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 57.812; Akron 68.305
Dunkel Line: Akron by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-8 1/2)

Game 813-814: Yale at St. Mary's (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Yale 46.125; St. Mary's 66.550
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Yale (+22 1/2)

Game 815-816: Tulane at Alabama (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 55.428; Alabama 62.206
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 7; 128
Vegas Line: Alabama by 9; 124
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+9); Over

Game 817-818: Northern Iowa at Wichita State (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 61.470; Wichita State 70.910
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-5)

Game 819-820: Southern Illinois at Missouri State (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 50.454; Missouri State 44.013
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 4
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (-4)

Game 821-822: Dayton at USC (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 61.229; USC 64.205
Dunkel Line: USC by 3
Vegas Line: USC by 1
Dunkel Pick: USC (-1)

Game 823-824: Wofford at Virginia (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 57.552; Virginia 68.775
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 11
Vegas Line: Virginia by 9
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-9)

Game 825-826: Canisius at Detroit (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 56.645; Detroit 63.860
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 7
Vegas Line: Detroit by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5 1/2)

Game 827-828: Eastern Kentucky at West Virginia (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 50.610; West Virginia 60.134
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 11
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+11)

Game 829-830: Furman at SMU (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 39.993; SMU 56.685
Dunkel Line: SMU by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: SMU by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-14 1/2)

Game 831-832: Loyola-MD at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 54.615; Memphis 65.867
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+13 1/2)

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 30

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ILLINOIS ST (9 - 3) at INDIANA ST (7 - 4) - 12/30/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 3-1 straight up against ILLINOIS ST 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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PRINCETON (5 - 6) at AKRON (7 - 4) - 12/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
PRINCETON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 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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YALE (4 - 8) at ST MARYS-CA (9 - 3) - 12/30/2012, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
YALE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
YALE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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TULANE (10 - 3) at ALABAMA (7 - 4) - 12/30/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in December games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

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

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N IOWA (7 - 5) at WICHITA ST (11 - 1) - 12/30/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

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

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S ILLINOIS (7 - 4) at MISSOURI ST (2 - 10) - 12/30/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 45-70 ATS (-32.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 2-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 5-0 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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DAYTON (9 - 3) at USC (4 - 8) - 12/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 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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WOFFORD (6 - 6) at VIRGINIA (9 - 3) - 12/30/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) 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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CANISIUS (9 - 3) at DETROIT (7 - 5) - 12/30/2012, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 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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E KENTUCKY (10 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (6 - 5) - 12/30/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 20-3 ATS (+16.7 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.

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

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FURMAN (3 - 8) at SMU (9 - 4) - 12/30/2012, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after allowing 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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LOYOLA-MD (9 - 4) at MEMPHIS (8 - 3) - 12/30/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 189-144 ATS (+30.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 98-52 ATS (+40.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 98-52 ATS (+40.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in non-conference 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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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 30

-- Illinois State makes 59% of 2-point shots, best in country; they won last four games overall, but they've lost five visits to Terre Haute, by 6-15-7-5-4 points, with two of losses in OT. Redbirds are 2-1 on the road, with two wins by total of three points. Indiana State won two of three last week in Hawai'i, with both wins in OT vs teams in top 35.
-- 5-6 Princeton is second-tallest team in country; they're 3-2 on road, losing by 20 at Syracuse, 6 in OT at Wagner. Tigers beat Bucknell in last game, their second vs top 100 team. Akron won last three games, by 30-30-15 points; they're 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with best win over Middle Tennessee in OT. This is first game in eight days for Princeton.
-- 3-8 Yale lost by 26 at St Joe's in only game vs top 100 team; Bulldogs lost by 10 at Nevada Friday in first game of western swing. Yale turns ball over 23.3% of time. St Mary's is 6-0 at home, with 18 points closest of six games; Gaels are #2 in country with 58.8eFG%- they've won all three games vs teams not in top 200, winning by 19-18-53-23 points.
-- 10-3 Tulane has played 3rd-easiest schedule in country, as their coach tries to build confidence thru winning; they lost by 18 at Georgia Tech in only game vs top 100 team. Green Wave is 0-3 on road, also losing by 4-6 points at Nebraska/San Diego. Alabama lost four of its last five games, with bad home loss to Mercer last game; they're #311 experienced team that has played #59 schedule.

-- Northern Iowa lost three of last four visits to Wichita, with losses by 25-9-8 points; Panthers won in OT at George Mason, lost at UNLV by 14 in their only road games this season. First game in 8 days for Shocker squad that is 7-0 at home, with one win by less than 12 points. UNI has five losses, all vs teams in top 50, by 5-16-5-14-7 points.
-- Former Missouri State coach Hinson returns to Springfield with Saluki team that lost last six games vs State, losing last three visits here, by 12-18-5 points. So. Illinois is forcing turnovers on 25.8% of possessions, is 4-0 vs teams not in top 200, winning by 17-16-13-12 points. Bears are 0-10 vs D-I teams, losing home games by 16-6-20-8 points.
-- USC lost seven of last eight games, with only win vs #341 Riverside; Trojans are 1-5 vs top 100 teams, with losses by 30-8-6-8-14 points and only win over #53 Texas in OT. Dayton is 7-0 vs teams not in top 125, with 8 points closest win; they won 81-76 at Alabama in only true road games this season. Flyers force a turnover on 25% of foes' possessions.
-- Wofford pulled upset at Xavier last game, its first win in five games vs top 100 teams, with losses by 15-23-6-7 points. Terriers are 0-5 when they allow 60+ points, a figure Virginia hit in eight of last nine contests. Cavaliers are playing first game in 8 days; they had 8-game win streak snapped by ODU last game. UVa's 40.3 eFG% is #5 in country.

-- Much-improved Canisius finished LY at #311; right now, they're #111 and 9-3, with two of three losses at top 25 teams. Griffins are 4-3 away from home; they're #15 in country, making 39.9% behind arc. Detroit is 5-0 at home, with win over Akron; they've won four of last five overall, with only loss at Syracuse by 4. Titans have played #28 schedule.
-- 6-5 West Virginia struggles on offense, shooting 28.2% from arc, 45% inside arc; WVU is 6-1 vs teams not in top 100, but last four wins were all by 10 or less points. 10-2 Eastern Kentucky runs Princeton offense; they're worst team in country on defensive boards, which will be issue vs physical Mountaineers- they lost by 13 at Illinois in only game they played against a team in top 200- they've played schedule #336.
-- Larry Brown's SMU team is 9-4; they haven't played team ranked in top 150. Mustangs' best win is over #169 Utah, who they also later got beat by on road. Brown ran LY's PG off team; SMU now turns ball over 23.8% of time. Furman is 1-8 vs D-I teams, with only win vs #340 team; they lost last three games, by 14-24-12 points.
-- 9-4 Loyola Md just lost by 20 at home to Bucknell, its first game vs a top 100 team; three of Greyhounds' four losses are by 15+ points, with road losses by 22 at Washington, 15 at Florida Gulf Coast. Memphis is won six of last seven games; they're 6-0 vs teams not in top 100, with wins by 15-11-28-18-6-15 points- they play Tennessee next game.

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NCAAB

Sunday, December 30

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. VIRGINIA
Wofford is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

1:05 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. INDIANA STATE
Illinois State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Illinois State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Indiana State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

2:00 PM
MILLIGAN vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
No trends available
Appalachian State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Appalachian State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milligan

2:00 PM
MT ST JOSEPH vs. WRIGHT STATE
No trends available
Wright State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Wright State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

2:00 PM
SACRED HEART vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
No trends available
George Washington is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games

2:00 PM
UNION KY vs. MOREHEAD STATE
No trends available
Morehead State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Morehead State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

2:00 PM
CORNELL vs. BINGHAMTON
Cornell is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

3:00 PM
WILMINGTON OH vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
No trends available
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami (Ohio) is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. DETROIT
Canisius is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Canisius is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

4:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Eastern Kentucky is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
West Virginia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

4:00 PM
SONOMA STATE vs. FRESNO STATE
No trends available
Fresno State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Fresno State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

4:00 PM
ALABAMA A&M vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
No trends available
Mississippi State is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Mississippi State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:00 PM
MISS VALLEY STATE vs. TCU
No trends available
TCU is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
TCU is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home

4:00 PM
CORBAN vs. BOISE STATE
No trends available
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boise State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

5:00 PM
FURMAN vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Methodist is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

5:30 PM
YALE vs. ST. MARY'S
Yale is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
St. Mary's is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
St. Mary's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

6:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. WICHITA STATE
Northern Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wichita State's last 5 games when playing Northern Iowa
Wichita State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

6:00 PM
TULANE vs. ALABAMA
Tulane is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Tulane is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Alabama is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

6:30 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MISSOURI STATE
Southern Illinois is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Missouri State is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Southern Illinois
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Illinois

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS-SPRINGFIELD vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
No trends available
Wisc-Green Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. AKRON
No trends available
Akron is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
DAYTON vs. USC
Dayton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
USC is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
USC is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
FAIRMONT STATE vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
Kent State is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

8:00 PM
LOYOLA vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Memphis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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OK Gang......I won't be around most of the day will be on the golf course playing in a big $$$$ skins game.......

So lets hope to go out with a bang today in all sports.....

Good Luck and Happy New Years guys and gals.........


Monday, December 31

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Cincinnati - 12:00 PM ET Cincinnati +6.5 500
Pittsburgh -

Iona - 1:00 PM ET Iona +4.5 500
St. Bonaventure -

South Dakota - 2:00 PM ET Kansas St. -22 500
Kansas St. -

Rider - 2:00 PM ET Delaware -7 500 POD
Delaware -

Michigan St - 2:00 PM ET Michigan St +6 500
Minnesota -

Bowling Green - 2:00 PM ET Temple -14.5 500 POD
Temple -

Dartmouth - 2:00 PM ET Boston College -12 500
Boston College -

Denver - 3:00 PM ET Texas-Arlington -4.5 500 POD
Texas-Arlington -

Central Conn. St. - 3:00 PM ET Syracuse -28 500
Syracuse -

San Jose St. - 3:00 PM ET San Jose St. +2 500 POD
Texas-San Antonio -

St. Joseph's - 4:00 PM ET Drexel +1.5 500
Drexel -

Indiana - 4:00 PM ET Indiana -7 500
Iowa -

Charleston - 4:00 PM ET Charleston -5.5 500
Marist -

NC-Greensboro - 5:00 PM ET NC-Greensboro +25 500
N.C. State -

Utah St. - 5:00 PM ET Utah St. -5.5 500
Texas State -

Jacksonville St. - 5:00 PM ET Jacksonville St. -6 500
Tenn-Martin -

UMKC - 6:00 PM ET UMKC -5 500
Nebraska Omaha -

Gonzaga - 6:00 PM ET Oklahoma St. +0 500
Oklahoma St. -

Nevada - 7:00 PM ET Oregon -12.5 500
Oregon -

New Mexico - 7:30 PM ET Saint Louis -4 500
Saint Louis -

North Texas - 8:00 PM ET Middle Tennessee St. -14 500
Middle Tennessee St. -

New Mexico St. - 8:00 PM ET Louisiana Tech -5.5 500
Louisiana Tech -

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Gl Bum! All about the golf!!! 3-5 times a week myself!