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NCAAB

Tuesday, December 18

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Trend Report
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11:30 AM
MERCER vs. GEORGIA
No trends available
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Mercer
Georgia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

12:00 PM
UNC ASHEVILLE vs. NORTHEASTERN
No trends available
Northeastern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northeastern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
FURMAN vs. WAKE FOREST
Furman is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Wake Forest is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Wake Forest is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. BOWLING GREEN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
RICHMOND vs. KANSAS
Richmond is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Richmond is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Youngstown State is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
South Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
South Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. PURDUE
Ball State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Ball State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Purdue's last 5 games at home
Purdue is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
PRESBYTERIAN vs. TENNESSEE
No trends available
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tennessee is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

7:00 PM
LIBERTY vs. IONA
No trends available
Iona is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Iona is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

7:00 PM
ALBERTUS MAGNUS vs. YALE
No trends available
Yale is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Yale is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

7:00 PM
GARDNER-WEBB vs. EAST CAROLINA
No trends available
East Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
East Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
TEXAS A&M C.C. vs. TEXAS A&M
No trends available
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
COLGATE vs. PROVIDENCE
No trends available
Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
STETSON vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
No trends available
Florida Atlantic is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Stetson
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
No trends available
Virginia Commonwealth is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
WINTHROP vs. OHIO STATE
No trends available
Ohio State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. GEORGIA STATE
Southern Miss is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Georgia State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

7:15 PM
WOFFORD vs. JACKSONVILLE
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

7:30 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Old Dominion is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
College of Charleston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
College of Charleston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
LIPSCOMB vs. AUSTIN PEAY
No trends available
Austin Peay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Austin Peay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. AKRON
No trends available
Akron is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

8:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home

8:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. WESTERN ILLINOIS
Illinois-Chicago is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. ALABAMA A&M
Missouri State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Central Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Central Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. AUBURN
Tennessee Tech is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Auburn is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Auburn is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE STATE vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Tennessee State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tennessee State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Middle Tennessee is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee State

8:00 PM
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
OAKLAND CITY vs. EVANSVILLE
No trends available
Evansville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Evansville is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

9:00 PM
EASTERN NEW MEXICO vs. BYU
No trends available
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BYU is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

9:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. NEBRASKA
Jacksonville State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Nebraska is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Nebraska is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

9:00 PM
STANFORD vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
No trends available
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

9:00 PM
SOUTHERN vs. TCU
No trends available
TCU is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home

9:00 PM
SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. UTAH
Southern Methodist is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
DENVER vs. WYOMING
Denver is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Denver is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Wyoming is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Wyoming is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
ORAL ROBERTS vs. ARIZONA
No trends available
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
POINT LOMA vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
No trends available
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
WHITTIER COLLEGE vs. UC RIVERSIDE
No trends available
UC Riverside is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
UC Riverside is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
HOLY CROSS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
No trends available
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

10:00 PM
LSU vs. UC IRVINE
LSU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LSU is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UC Irvine is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
SAN DIEGO CHRISTIAN vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
No trends available
CS Northridge is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
CS Northridge is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

11:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA vs. CALIFORNIA
Santa Barbara is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Santa Barbara is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
California is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
California is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

11:00 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. UCLA
Long Beach State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Long Beach State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
UCLA is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
UCLA is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home

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NCAAB

Tuesday, December 18

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NCAAB Top 4: Mid-major moneymakers
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The Creighton Bluejays were tabbed as this year’s mid-major monster and haven’t disappointed in the first two months of the season.

The small Omaha-based school out of the Missouri Valley Conference is ranked 13th in the country, sitting at 10-1 SU. More importantly to college hoops bettors, the Bluejays have posted an 8-1 ATS record in that span.

Creighton isn’t the only mid-major program making big bucks to start the schedule. Here are four other lesser-known schools proving to be solid bets in non-conference play:

Wyoming Cowboys (10-0 SU, 6-1 ATS)

The Cowboys are contending in the Mountain West Conference and are one of just seven programs with perfect records so far. Among the other unblemished schools are powerhouses like Duke, Syracuse, Michigan and Arizona. Nice company. Wyoming has been working on improving its depth during a 10-day delay during finals. The Cowboys will look to their bench more when they face Denver Tuesday.

Charlotte 49ers (10-1 SU, 6-2 ATS)

The Atlantic 10 may be considered better than a mid-major conference among NCAAB heads but the 49ers aren't counted among the A-10’s elite. Charlotte is off and running with just one loss – to Miami – and has managed to cover in six of those games. Defense has been the focus for Alan Major’s troops. The 49ers are limiting foes to 37.3 percent shooting and give up only 60.8 points per game. It’s no wonder they’re also 0-4 over/under on the year.

Illinois-Chicago Flames (9-1 SU, 8-1 ATS)

The Flames weren’t expected to contend in the Horizon League, even with Butler jumping ship. But, UIC has ample experience and a deadly back court punch in Gary Talton and Daniel Barnes, who combine to average 26 points and almost eight assists per game. The Flames already have some resume wins over Northwestern, Mercer and Iona and nearly knocked off No. 20 New Mexico. Five of UIC’s covers have come as an underdog.

North Dakota State Bison (9-3 SU, 8-2 ATS)

The Bison are tuning up for what should be an exciting race in the Summit League. North Dakota State has great offensive balance with three players averaging double figures and another putting up 9.8 points a game. Saul Phillips has tested his team early with matchups versus Indiana and Minnesota and has scheduled the majority of the opening games away from Fargo.

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NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Tuesday, December 18

Michigan State at Bowling Green, 7:00 ET ESPNU
Michigan State: 19-7 ATS as a road favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
Bowling Green: 5-15 ATS at home off 3+ games scoring 65 points or less

Richmond at Kansas, 7:00 ET ESPN2
Richmond: 0-7 ATS away off a home win by 10+ points
Kansas: 10-1 ATS at home after playing as a home favorite

Stanford at NC State, 9:00 ET ESPN2
Stanford: 8-1 ATS away vs. non-conference opponents
NC State: 22-39 ATS at home after playing as a home favorite

Winthrop at Ohio State, 7:00 ET BTN
Winthrop: 20-6 Under off a SU win
Ohio State: 13-3 ATS at home off BB games scoring 80+ points

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NCAAB

Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 18

-- Michigan State beat Bowling Green last two years by 35-14 points; Spartans lost 67-59 at Miami, in its only true road game this year- they are 6-0 vs teams not in top 100, with five of six wins by 12+ points. Falcons are 4-1 at home, beating #103 Detroit by 5, best team they've played this year. MAC home underdogs are 4-6 vs spread.

-- Southern Mississippi lost its last three road games, by 8-8-10 points; they're 3-0 vs teams not in top 200, winning by 18-12-48. USM turns ball over 26% of time, not good. Georgia State is 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Duke/BYU by 19-18 points. C-USA road favorites are 6-8 vs spread; CAA home underdogs are 1-3 against the spread.

-- Richmond is 9-2, 2-2 on road, losing only two games outside Virginia at Minnesota by 15, Ohio by 25, also only two games Spiders played vs teams ranked in top 180. Kansas hammered Colorado/Belmont by 29-36 points in its last two games; Jayhawks are blocking 24% of opponents' shots. Atlantic 16 double digit road underdogs are 7-4 vs spread.

-- 6-1 Miami split its two road games, losing at Florida Gulf Coast by 12, winning by 13 at UMass; Hurricanes are 2-0 vs top 100 teams, with home wins over Michigan State/Charlotte. Central Florida beat Miami 84-78 two years ago, in last series meeting; Knights lost by 14-13 points in its games vs top 50 teams. Miami better not look ahead to its Hawai'i trip - they play Warriors Saturday.

-- First true road game for 7-3 Stanford team that is 0-3 vs top 50 teams, losing by 8-8-3 points; Cardinal won its last three games, allowing 55.7 ppg, but they were all at home. NC State is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Oklahoma State/Michigan, beating UConn by 4. Pac-12 road dogs are 10-11 against the spread. ACC single digit home favorites are 8-6.

-- Utah (+7) lost 62-55 at SMU Nov 28, outscored 18-2 on the foul line. SMU got hammered by 22 at Rhode Island Saturday, in its first game in two weeks; Mustangs won their other road game at Hofstra. SMU is #5 in country, making 41.2% behind arc. Utah hasn't played in 10 days since losing to rival BYU by 3- they beat Boise by 21 for its best win.

-- Denver lost last four visits to Wyoming by 8-13-32-6 points; they're 0-3 on road, losing by 7-11-13. Pioneers are 0-4 vs top 100 teams so far this year, scoring just 55.5 ppg. First game in 10 days for Cowboys, not a good thing usually but in this case, gives them time to prepare for the Princeton offense. Wyoming is 2-0 vs top 100 teams winning by 7-14.

-- 6-1 LSU lost by 19 at Boise State last game, in its first away game of season; Tigers turn ball over 24.6% of time. Cal-Irvine lost five of its last six games, beat Nevada by 14 in its only home game vs D-I team; they lost 66-59 at LSU LY. Big West teams are 11-10 vs spread in games that have spread of 5 or less. SEC teams are 10-18 in such games.

-- Long Beach State overscheduled, as usual; they're already playing 5th game vs top 25 team, losing first four by 15-22-31-34 points. 49ers are young this year, losing six of last eight D-I games. UCLA is 6-1 vs teams not in top 100, with four of six wins by 26+ points. Big West double digit road dogs are 12-8 vs spread. Pac-12 home favorites are 23-17.

-- UCSB lost by 20 at California LY; Gauchos are 1-4 on road, winning in OT at Santa Clara, but losing by 14-28-14-16 points- they're 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with all four losses by 14+. UCSB turns ball over 24.6% of time. Cal Bears lost last three games, allowing 77 ppg- two of the Ls were at home. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 15-11.

-- 9-1 Ill-Chicago won last eight games, including win at Northwesterm; they beat Western Illinois by point at home LY. Flames get 37% of its scoring from outside arc (36.1%)- they allowed 47.6 ppg in last five tilts vs D-I teams. Leathernecks are 7-3, with only one win vs team ranked higher than #262- they lost by 5 at #120 Evansville, best foe to date.

-- Tennessee Tech is 6-4 against #269 schedule; they're 2-3 on road, with losses by 3-16-20 points- they turn ball over 22.6% of time. Auburn is 4-5 vs #324 schedule, another dismal start; they're 3-0 vs teams not in top 200, winning by 11-50-14 points- they're 3-2 at home, losing to URI and DePaul. OVC single digit road underdogs are 8-8 against spread.

-- Jacksonville State is 8-2 vs #331 schedule in country; they lost by 19 at UNLV, 22 at Oregon in only two games vs teams ranked above #269. Nebraska is 3-0 vs teams not in top 200, winning by 16-13-11; they lost last two games by 22 points each (Creighton/Oregon). OVC road dogs are 19-18 vs spread. Big Dozen home favorites are 24-18 vs spread.

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Tuesday, December 18

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Youngstown St. - 7:00 PM ET South Florida -7 500
South Florida -

Furman - 7:00 PM ET Wake Forest -12.5 500
Wake Forest -

Michigan St - 7:00 PM ET Michigan St -11 500
Bowling Green - Under 122.5 500

Winthrop - 7:00 PM ET Winthrop +30 500
Ohio St. - Over 130.5 500

Southern Miss - 7:00 PM ET Southern Miss -4 500 POD # 1
Georgia St -

Richmond - 7:00 PM ET Richmond +15.5 500
Kansas - Over 136 500

Ball St. - 7:00 PM ET Ball St. +15.5 500
Purdue -

Western Kentucky - 7:00 PM ET VCU -16.5 500
VCU - Under 132.5 500

Old Dominion - 7:30 PM ET Charleston -8.5 500 POD # 2Charleston -

Miami-Florida - 8:00 PM ET Miami-Florida -5 500
Central Florida - Over 134.5 500

Tennessee St. - 8:00 PM ET Middle Tennessee St. -13.5 500
Middle Tennessee St. -

Tennessee Tech - 8:00 PM ET Auburn -9 500
Auburn -

Illinois-Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Illinois-Chicago -1.5 500 POD # 3
Western Illinois -

Denver - 9:00 PM ET Wyoming -7 500 POD # 4
Wyoming -

Stanford - 9:00 PM ET N.C. State -7 500
N.C. State - Over 143.5 500

Jacksonville St. - 9:00 PM ET Nebraska -6 500
Nebraska -

Southern Methodist - 9:00 PM ET Utah -7.5 500
Utah -

Louisiana State - 10:00 PM ET UC Irvine +1.5 500
UC Irvine -

UC Santa Barbara - 11:00 PM ET UC Santa Barbara +14 500
California -

Long Beach St. - 11:00 PM ET UCLA -12.5 500
UCLA -

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Bearcats Put Unbeaten Record On Line Wednesday Vs. Xavier

Xavier Musketeers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
College Basketball Betting Preview
Date: 12/19/2012 at 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: Cincinnati -8, O/U 135½
Television: ESPN2

Xavier Musketeers: US Bank Arena is the site for Wednesday's Crosstown Classic as rivals Xavier (7-2 straight-up, 4-3 against the spread) and Cincinnati collide. It's the 24th consecutive year for the schools to meet on the hardwood, and the Bearcats hold a 48-31 edge in the series. Coach Chris Mack's Musketeers have been idle since a 62-55 win over Kent State on Dec. 9, the final score falling just shy of the 8-point spread. Xavier ranks 10th in the nation, shooting just under 50 percent from the field as a team.

Cincinnati Bearcats: One of eight unbeaten teams heading into Tuesday's action, the 'Cats (10-0 SU, 4-2 ATS) are coming off a 72-56 victory as 13-point favorites vs. Marshall last Saturday. Cincinnati has yet to play a true road game this season, but the team has covered all three neutral-site contests to date (vs. Iowa State, Oregon and Marshall). Coach Mick Cronin's crew leads the nation in rebounding (46.1 per game) and ranks sixth in scoring (83.0 points per game), and the Bearcats are led by junior guard Sean Kilpatrick's 19.3 ppg.

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North Carolina Tar Heels at Texas Longhorns
College Basketball Betting Preview
Date: 12/19/2012 at 9:00 p.m. (ET)
Opening Lines: UNC -4½, O/U 139½
Television: ESPN2

UNC Tar Heels: Many expected this matchup to have already occurred at the Maui Invitational, but the Heels (8-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) and 'Horns each bowed out before reaching the finals. North Carolina has won three straight since an embarrassing blowout defeat at Indiana in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. The Tar Heels are led by James Michael McAdoo's 15.4 ppg, with three others also putting up at least 10 points per game to contribute to the team's 84.4 ppg mark (ranked third in the country).

Texas Longhorns: Coach Rick Barnes and the Longhorns (6-4 SU, 3-5 ATS) were hoping to have Myck Kabongo back for this game, but the NCAA has yet to rule on the sophomore guard's suspension. Kabongo, who averaged 9.6 ppg as a freshman, could help an offensively-challenged Texas squad that ranks 268th in the country (scoring 63.3 ppg). The Longhorns have won three of four vs. UNC since Barnes arrived in Austin and stand 4-3 all-time in the series. North Carolina won last year's matchup at home with an 82-63 decision as 10-point chalk.

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No. 23 UNC visits Texas on Wednesday night

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS (8-2)

at TEXAS LONGHORNS (6-4)


Tip-off: Wednesday, 9:00 p.m. EDT
Line: North Carolina -5, Total: 139.5

No. 23 North Carolina will look to pound on Texas for a second straight year when the teams meet in Austin on Wednesday night.

A year ago, the Tar Heels blew out Texas in their own building, 82-63, snapping a four-game losing streak against the Longhorns (dating back to 1995-96). Of course, this season, the teams look much different. UNC returned two starters from last season, and Texas has only two back with the suspension of PG Myck Kabongo. Carolina has already been upended by Butler and blown out at Indiana, while Texas has struggled against top-shelf opponents all year.

Can Carolina add to the Longhorns' misery? For the answer, connect to College Basketball Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. The ******* experts have been on fire in the past five days, as Tuesday's 6-2 ATS mark brings them to a collective 27-9 ATS (75%) from Friday through Tuesday. ******* Dave is 11-1 ATS and ******* Scott is 7-1 ATS over this stretch. The experts now have a collective 54% ATS mark (141-120-6) in college basketball Best Bets for the season, led by ******* Gary, who is 57.1% ATS (28-21) for the season, while Dave is at 57.0% ATS (53-40-2) on the year. ******* Brian's 5-2 ATS run put him at 51% ATS (31-30-2) for the season, while ******* Scott is an even 50% ATS (29-29-2).

With few returnees from last year's star-studded roster, Carolina has had some new faces step up nicely. Sophomore PF James Michael McAdoo (15.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG) has led the way offensively, while junior SF Reggie Bullock (12.2 PPG, 47% 3-pt FG) is having by far his best season at Chapel Hill. SG P.J. Hairston (11.7 PPG) has emerged as one of the nation’s best sixth men. Carolina has played only two true road games this year, an easy win over Long Beach State and a blowout loss to Indiana. The Heels struggled shooting in both those games, combining to go just 38.9% FG and 32.4% threes in those two games.

Texas has been struggling badly without Kabongo, as overmatched freshman PG Javan Felix (8.7 PPG, 5.8 APG) is still trying to find his way. Felix is averaging 3.8 TOPG and shooting 32% FG (2-for-21 from three), though he did have 20 points and seven assists in Saturday’s win over Texas State. As a team, the Longhorns are shooting just 40.8% FG and 29.6% 3-pt FG. Sophomore SG Sheldon McClellan (15.3 PPG) has been a bright spot with his ability to get to the line and convert (5.9 FTA per game, 88% FT). SG Julien Lewis (11.2 PPG, 39% 3-pt FG) has been their lone deep threat.

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Xavier, Cincinnati resume fierce rivalry Wednesday

XAVIER MUSKETEERS (7-2)

vs. CINCINNATI BEARCATS (10-0)


U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH
Tip-off: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. ET
Line: Cincinnati -8.5, Total: 134

One of college basketball’s most bitter rivalries resumes when No. 11 Cincinnati hosts Xavier on Wednesday night.

Xavier has won four of five SU and three of four ATS in this series including last year’s game, a 23-point Musketeers win marred by an ugly brawl. Neither team has played much of a schedule so far this year, with Xavier going 4-3 ATS while Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS.

Can the Bearcats cover in the latest edition of this rivalry? For the answer, connect to College Basketball Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. The ******* experts have been on fire in the past five days, as Tuesday's 6-2 ATS mark brings them to a collective 27-9 ATS (75%) from Friday through Tuesday. ******* Dave is 11-1 ATS and ******* Scott is 7-1 ATS over this stretch. The experts now have a collective 54% ATS mark (141-120-6) in college basketball Best Bets for the season, led by ******* Gary, who is 57.1% ATS (28-21) for the season, while Dave is at 57.0% ATS (53-40-2) on the year. ******* Brian's 5-2 ATS run put him at 51% ATS (31-30-2) for the season, while ******* Scott is an even 50% ATS (29-29-2).

The Bearcats have ridden offensive firepower to their perfect start. They’re averaging 83.0 PPG on 46.6% FG, and are also holding opponents to 58.9 PPG on 34.5% FG. They also have a dominating rebounding margin of +11.5 RPG. Their veteran backcourt of PG Cashmere Wright (14.9 PPG, 47.5% 3-pt FG) and SG Sean Kilpatrick (19.3 PPG) has been superb in the early going. But the two of them were effectively locked down by Xavier a year ago, combining for just 15 points on 4-for-20 FG.

Xavier has survived with some excellent shot-making so far. They’re hitting 49.9% FG and 38.9% 3-pt FG through nine games. Freshman PG Semaj Christon (15.8 PPG, 5.4 APG) has led the way. After coming off the bench in the season opener, Christon moved into the starting lineup and is averaging 17.7 PPG and 5.0 APG over seven starts. But it’s been the shooting of SG Dee Davis (11.9 PPG, 47.6% 3-pt FG), SF Justin Martin (12.4 PPG, 59.6% FG, 46.4% threes) and SG Brad Redford (7.8 PPG, 42.4% 3-pt FG) that has carried the Musketeers offensively.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

North Carolina at Texas
The Longhorns look to take advantage of a North Carolina team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against teams with a winning SU record. Texas is the pick (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Tar Heels favored by only 3. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19

Game 723-724: Cornell at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 47.262; Duke 82.262
Dunkel Line: Duke by 35; 140
Vegas Line: Duke by 30; 143 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-30); Under

Game 725-726: Western Michigan at Duquesne (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 51.451; Duquesne 52.894
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 1 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 4 1/2; 136
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+4 1/2); Over

Game 727-728: Illinois State at Dayton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 62.426; Dayton 68.499
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 6
Vegas Line: Dayton by 4
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-4)

Game 729-730: Xavier vs. Cincinnati (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 62.673; Cincinnati 73.229
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 10 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 7 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-7 1/2); Under

Game 731-732: Florida International at Louisville (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 53.225; Louisville 77.011
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 24
Vegas Line: Louisville by 27
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+27)

Game 733-734: Ohio at Massachusetts (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 58.804; Massachusetts 56.666
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Ohio

Game 735-736: Miami (OH) at Wright State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 48.958; Wright State 54.936
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 6
Vegas Line: Wright State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+7)

Game 737-738: Oregon at UTEP (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 71.447; UTEP 59.659
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 12; 126
Vegas Line: Oregon by 4 1/2; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-4 1/2); Under

Game 739-740: Alabama at Texas Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 63.342; Texas Tech 55.243
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 8
Vegas Line: Alabama by 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+9)

Game 741-742: Marquette at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 67.471; WI-Green Bay 56.423
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 11
Vegas Line: Marquette by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (-8 1/2)

Game 743-744: TX-Arlington at Oklahoma State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 55.167; Oklahoma State 70.991
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 16
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-14)

Game 745-746: Tulsa at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 52.939; Creighton 72.060
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 19
Vegas Line: Creighton by 21
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+21)

Game 747-748: New Mexico at New Mexico State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 68.019; New Mexico State 63.679
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-2 1/2)

Game 749-750: North Carolina at Texas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 69.166; Texas 66.107
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 3
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+5 1/2)

Game 751-752: Northern Illinois at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 44.212; Seattle 45.803
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+4 1/2)

Game 753-754: Pacific at St. Mary's (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 55.605; St. Mary's 69.028
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-11 1/2)

Game 755-756: Northern Iowa at UNLV (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 60.186; UNLV 66.329
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 6
Vegas Line: UNLV by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+9 1/2)

Game 757-758: Mississippi at Loyola Marymount (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 69.615; Loyola Marymount 57.898
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 11 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 7; 142
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-7); Under

Game 759-760: Appalachian State at South Carolina (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 46.482; South Carolina 59.255
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 13; 142
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 9; 147
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-9); Under

Game 761-762: Canisius at Temple (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 54.642; Temple 60.605
Dunkel Line: Temple by 6
Vegas Line: Temple by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+9 1/2)

Game 763-764: The Citadel at St. Bonaventure (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 38.158; St. Bonaventure 64.937
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 27
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-20 1/2)

Game 765-766: NC-Greensboro at NC-Wilmington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 47.125; NC-Wilmington 48.260
Dunkel Line: NC-Wilmington by 1
Vegas Line: NC-Wilmington by 3
Dunkel Pick: NC-Greensboro (+3)

Game 767-768: South Dakota State at Belmont (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 57.290; Belmont 69.859
Dunkel Line: Belmont by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Belmont by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Belmont (-8 1/2)

Game 769-770: Eastern Illinois at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 43.097; St. Louis 61.848
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 21 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+21 1/2)

Game 771-772: Morehead State at South Dakota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 53.755; South Dakota 46.134
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (-3 1/2)

Game 773-774: Samford at Tennessee-Martin (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 40.628; Tennessee-Martin 40.558
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Tennessee-Martin by 2
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+2)

Game 775-776: Iowa State at UMKC (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 63.994; UMKC 49.988
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 14
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 16
Dunkel Pick: UMKC (+16)

Game 777-778: Montana at Northern Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 55.846; Northern Arizona 49.032
Dunkel Line: Montana by 7; 133
Vegas Line: Montana by 2 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-2 1/2); Under

Game 779-780: Murray State at Arkansas State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 63.634; Arkansas State 56.970
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 7
Vegas Line: Murray State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-3)

Game 781-782: Oakland at West Virginia (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 51.666; West Virginia 61.321
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 11
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+11)

Game 783-784: Montana State at Sacramento State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 42.151; Sacramento State 50.131
Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 8
Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (-7)

Game 791-792: Mt. St. Mary's at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mt. St. Mary's 46.704; Indiana 80.736
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 34; 143
Vegas Line: Indiana by 32; 146
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-32); Under

Game 793-794: South Carolina State at Iowa (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 39.433; Iowa 65.152
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 25 1/2; 152
Vegas Line: Iowa by 27; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina State (+27); Over

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 19

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CORNELL (4 - 6) at DUKE (9 - 0) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 98-67 ATS (+24.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 159-116 ATS (+31.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CORNELL is 99-71 ATS (+20.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 35-14 ATS (+19.6 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
CORNELL is 96-61 ATS (+28.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 96-61 ATS (+28.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in December games since 1997.
CORNELL is 47-23 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
CORNELL is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
CORNELL is 59-30 ATS (+26.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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W MICHIGAN (7 - 3) at DUQUESNE (6 - 5) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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ILLINOIS ST (7 - 3) at DAYTON (8 - 2) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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XAVIER (7 - 2) vs. CINCINNATI (10 - 0) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 155-121 ATS (+21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 4) at LOUISVILLE (9 - 1) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 45-71 ATS (-33.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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OHIO U (7 - 3) at MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OHIO U is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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MIAMI OHIO (3 - 5) at WRIGHT ST (7 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 2-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 2-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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OREGON (9 - 1) at UTEP (3 - 5) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-0 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against UTEP 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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ALABAMA (6 - 3) at TEXAS TECH (5 - 2) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 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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MARQUETTE (7 - 2) at WI-GREEN BAY (3 - 7) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 232-188 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 232-188 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 96-60 ATS (+30.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 96-60 ATS (+30.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

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

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TX-ARLINGTON (5 - 2) at OKLAHOMA ST (8 - 1) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 151-118 ATS (+21.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in December games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 89-60 ATS (+23.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 90-60 ATS (+24.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.

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

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TULSA (6 - 4) at CREIGHTON (10 - 1) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CREIGHTON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CREIGHTON is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO (11 - 0) at NEW MEXICO ST (5 - 5) - 12/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 4-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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N CAROLINA (8 - 2) at TEXAS (6 - 4) - 12/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 129-98 ATS (+21.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
TEXAS is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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N ILLINOIS (2 - 7) at SEATTLE (3 - 5) - 12/19/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 1-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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PACIFIC (5 - 5) at ST MARYS-CA (7 - 2) - 12/19/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 1-0 against the spread versus ST MARYS-CA over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 1-0 straight up against ST MARYS-CA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N IOWA (6 - 4) at UNLV (9 - 1) - 12/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OLE MISS (7 - 1) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (5 - 4) - 12/19/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 178-219 ATS (-62.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 178-219 ATS (-62.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 70-102 ATS (-42.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (2 - 7) at S CAROLINA (6 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 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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CANISIUS (7 - 2) at TEMPLE (8 - 1) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 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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THE CITADEL (3 - 5) at ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

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UNC-GREENSBORO (2 - 6) at UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 6) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 35-62 ATS (-33.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference 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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S DAKOTA ST (9 - 3) at BELMONT (7 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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E ILLINOIS (3 - 8) at SAINT LOUIS (6 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MOREHEAD ST (5 - 5) at S DAKOTA (4 - 7) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S DAKOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
S DAKOTA is 1-0 straight up against MOREHEAD ST 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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SAMFORD (2 - 10) at TENN-MARTIN (3 - 8) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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IOWA ST (8 - 3) at MISSOURI-KC (4 - 6) - 12/19/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MONTANA (4 - 4) at N ARIZONA (4 - 5) - 12/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
MONTANA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 3-1 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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MURRAY ST (8 - 1) at ARKANSAS ST (6 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 60-90 ATS (-39.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 0-0 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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OAKLAND (4 - 7) at W VIRGINIA (4 - 5) - 12/19/2012, 9:00 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.
W VIRGINIA is 96-70 ATS (+19.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons

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MONTANA ST (2 - 6) at SACRAMENTO ST (5 - 3) - 12/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-1 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO ST is 2-2 straight up against MONTANA 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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MOUNT ST MARYS (4 - 4) at INDIANA (9 - 1) - 12/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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S CAROLINA ST (4 - 7) at IOWA (9 - 2) - 12/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 72-100 ATS (-38.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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Wednesday, December 19

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ALCORN STATE
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

5:00 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Appalachian State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
South Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
South Carolina is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
KENNESAW STATE vs. NOTRE DAME
No trends available
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
LONG ISLAND vs. SAINT PETER'S
No trends available
Saint Peter's is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games at home
Saint Peter's is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Long Island

7:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. TEMPLE
Canisius is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Temple is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
XAVIER vs. CINCINNATI
No trends available
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Xavier
Cincinnati is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Xavier

7:00 PM
NOTRE DAME (OH) vs. CLEVELAND STATE
No trends available
Cleveland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CORNELL vs. DUKE
Cornell is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cornell is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
THE CITADEL vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
The Citadel is 1-19 SU in its last 20 games on the road
St. Bonaventure is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
St. Bonaventure is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. COASTAL CAROLINA
Clemson is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
MOUNT ST. MARY'S vs. INDIANA
No trends available
Indiana is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MARIST vs. BUCKNELL
Marist is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
MORGAN STATE vs. VIRGINIA
No trends available
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
LONGWOOD vs. SETON HALL
No trends available
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seton Hall is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
SAVANNAH STATE vs. MARSHALL
No trends available
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marshall is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. UNC WILMINGTON
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UNC Wilmington is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
UNC Wilmington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. LOUISVILLE
Florida International is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Louisville is 14-4-1 ATS in its last 19 games
Louisville is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
DELAWARE STATE vs. PITTSBURGH
No trends available
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. DAYTON
Illinois State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Dayton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Dayton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. DUQUESNE
Western Michigan is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Duquesne is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Duquesne is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. NORTH CAROLINA A&T
Eastern Kentucky is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
No trends available

7:30 PM
OHIO vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Ohio is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Massachusetts is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Massachusetts is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home

7:30 PM
RADFORD vs. CHARLOTTE
No trends available
Charlotte is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
COPPIN STATE vs. TOWSON
No trends available
Towson is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games at home
Towson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Coppin State

8:00 PM
CHICAGO STATE vs. RICE
No trends available
Rice is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Rice is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Texas-Arlington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS (ILL) vs. SIU EDWARDSVILLE
No trends available
SIU Edwardsville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
SIU Edwardsville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
No trends available
SE Missouri State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
Tennessee-Martin is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home

8:00 PM
OREGON vs. TEXAS EL PASO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games on the road
Oregon is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas El Paso is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. WRIGHT STATE
Miami (Ohio) is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Miami (Ohio) is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wright State's last 7 games when playing Miami (Ohio)

8:00 PM
TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN vs. TULANE
No trends available
Tulane is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tulane is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MARQUETTE vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Marquette's last 10 games on the road
Marquette is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
MISS VALLEY STATE vs. BRADLEY
No trends available
Bradley is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Bradley is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. SOUTH DAKOTA
Morehead State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. BELMONT
No trends available
Belmont is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. TEXAS TECH
Alabama is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama's last 6 games on the road
Texas Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Texas Tech is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games

8:00 PM
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. SAINT LOUIS
Eastern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Saint Louis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Saint Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:05 PM
IOWA STATE vs. UMKC
Iowa State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

8:05 PM
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. DRAKE
No trends available
Drake is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Drake is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

8:05 PM
TULSA vs. CREIGHTON
No trends available
Creighton is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Creighton is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

8:35 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Murray State is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:35 PM
MONTANA vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montana's last 8 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
Montana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Northern Arizona's last 6 games when playing Montana
Northern Arizona is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Montana

9:00 PM
CAMPBELL vs. GONZAGA
No trends available
Gonzaga is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Gonzaga is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home

9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. TEXAS
North Carolina is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
New Mexico is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Mexico State
New Mexico is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Mexico State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Mexico
New Mexico State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Mexico

9:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. IOWA
No trends available
Iowa is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Iowa is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

9:00 PM
CS BAKERSFIELD vs. COLORADO STATE
No trends available
Colorado State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. WEST VIRGINIA
No trends available
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:05 PM
TROY vs. UTAH VALLEY
Troy is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

10:00 PM
NORTH FLORIDA vs. PORTLAND
No trends available
Portland is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. ST. MARY'S
Pacific is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Pacific is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
St. Mary's is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
St. Mary's is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

10:00 PM
HOWARD vs. OREGON STATE
No trends available
Oregon State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oregon State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Howard

10:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. UNLV
Northern Iowa is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UNLV is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. SEATTLE
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

10:05 PM
MONTANA STATE vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Montana State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento State
Montana State is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Sacramento State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Montana State

11:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
Mississippi is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Loyola Marymount is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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Wednesday, December 19

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North Carolina at Texas: What bettors need to know
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Texas has already played in the Maui Invitational and lost to Georgetown and UCLA, and the schedule gets tougher this week with games against North Carolina and Michigan State.

The week begins with a visit from the 19th-ranked Tar Heels, who have won three straight since losing to Indiana by 24 on Nov. 27. North Carolina survived a scare against East Carolina on Saturday before winning 93-87, while Texas is coming off a 12-point win over Texas State. The Longhorns have struggled while waiting for sophomore point guard Myck Kabongo to be cleared by the NCAA, which is investigating his relationship with a professional agent. Texas has won four of the last five contests against the Tar Heels and holds a 4-3 series lead in the series.

TV: 9 p.m., ET, ESPN2

ABOUT NO. 19 NORTH CAROLINA (8-2, 5-3 ATS): Coach Roy Williams was not pleased after the Tar Heels allowed East Carolina to score 61 second-half points on Saturday. Look for the Tar Heels to be a little more aggressive in the paint after they grabbed just 10 offensive rebounds – and none by a post player – against the Pirates. Senior guard Dexter Strickland, who has 26 assists in his last three games, recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 assists against East Carolina. Sophomore forward James Michael McAdoo leads the Tar Heels in points (15.4) and rebounds (8.3), while Desmond Hubert, Brice Johnson and Joel James continue to share time at center.

ABOUT TEXAS (6-4, 3-5 ATS): The Longhorns are hoping Kabongo’s eventual return will jump-start their offense, which ranks 267th in the country while averaging 63.3 points. While the offense sputters, the defense has kept the Longhorns competitive. They lead the Big 12 in field goal percentage defense (33.2) while allowing 58.2 points per game. Offensively, guard Sheldon McClellan averages a team-high 15.3 points, and forward Jonathan Holmes leads the team with eight rebounds per game. Freshman guard Javan Felix has bounced back from a shaky start to average 16.5 points in his last two games. Felix ranks second in the Big 12 in assists (5.8).

TRENDS:

* Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Longhorns are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 non-conference games.
* Over is 4-1 in Tar Heels' last five overall.
* Over is 9-3 in Longhorns last 12 vs. Atlantic Coast.

TIP-INS:

1. The Longhorns have won 14 straight non-conference home games and are 86-3 in nonconference home games since the start of the 2002-03 season.

2. North Carolina has attempted 20 or more three-point field goals in six of its first 10 games.

3. Texas is 212-22 under coach Rick Barnes when holding opponents to under 40 percent shooting.

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Top 25 Short Sheet

Wednesday, December 19

Cornell at Duke, 7:00 ET ESPNU
Cornell: 9-0 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more
Duke: 2-10 ATS in home games after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite

Xavier at Cincinnati, 7:00 ET ESPN2
Xavier: 3-12 ATS in December
Cincinnati: 6-0 ATS on Wednesday games

Florida International at Louisville, 7:00 ET
Florida Int: 26-44 ATS in December
Louisville: 18-8 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

UT Arlington at Oklahoma State, 8:00 ET
UT Arlington: 10-2 ATS after playing a road
Oklahoma State: 5-18 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15

Tulsa at Creighton, 8:00 ET
Tulsa: 3-10 ATS in December games
Creighton: 8-1 ATS after a non-conference game

New Mexico at New Mexico State, 9:00 ET
New Mexico: 10-1 ATS after allowing 60 points or less 2 straight games
New Mexico State: 0-6 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread

North Carolina at Texas, 9:00 ET ESPN2
North Carolina: 10-1 ATS after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better
Texas: 1-9 ATS after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists

Northern Iowa at UNLV, 10:00 ET
Northern Iowa: 8-18 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses
UNLV: 1-9 ATS in home games after 6 or more consecutive wins

Mount St. Mary's at Indiana, 7:00 ET BTN
MSM: 4-6 ATS as an underdog
Indiana: 8-0 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 19

-- 8-2 Dayton won its last four games, with a win at #42 Alabama; they are 5-1 at home, losing to Weber State, 1-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 10 to Colorado on neutral floor. Illinois State is 1-1 in true road games, losing by 3 at Louiville, winning in OT at Drexel. Redbirds make 58% of shots inside arc, #1 in country. MVC single digit road dogs are 13-8.

-- Xavier won four of last five inner-city rivalry games with Cincinnati; LY's game ended in big brawl, prompting move of this game to neutral downtown arena. Bearcats are 10-0, winning games vs top 100 clubs by 8-11-2 points- teams shoot 36% inside arc against them. Xavier hasn't played in 10 days; they're 7-2, with losses by a combined five points.

-- Louisville is -25 over Florida International; will Pitino run score up on his kid, who coaches FIU? Cardinals are off solid win at Memphis, when they were down 16 but won by 9- they're forcing turnovers on 31.9% of foes' possessions, #1 in country. FIU is 3-4, with #108 SF Austin best team they've played- they're turning ball over 21% of time. Uh-oh.

-- 5-3 UMass plays at #6 pace in country; they're 2-1 at home, losing to Miami, winning close games with Harvard/Elon; Minutemen are 2-3 vs top 100 teams, with all three losses by 13+ points. Ohio lost three of its last four games after 6-0 start, losing at home to Winthrop in last game; Bobcats are 0-2 on road, losing by 8 at Robert Morris, 26 at Memphis.

-- 3-5 UTEP lost by 2 at home to UNLV Monday, Miners' fifth loss in last seven games, but they've played #27 schedule to this point. UTEP lost by 5 at Oregon LY. C-USA home underdogs are 1-4 vs spread in non-league games. #35 Ducks are 9-1 vs #327 schedule; they're 2-1 vs teams in top 200, winning by 4 at UNLV, beating Vandy by 26.

-- 11-0 New Mexico beat New Mexico State by 11 at home Saturday, as Lobos held State to 33% from floor, 4-16 from arc, outscoring them on foul line 26-16. Lobos won by 9 at Indiana State in OT in only road tilt this season; they won last four visits to Las Cruces by 20-6-10-2 points. Aggies are 5-5, turning ball over 24.9% of time; they're 3-0 at home.

-- 7-2 North Carolina split two true road games, losing by 24 at Indiana, winning by 15 at Long Beach; Tar Heels allowed 84-87 points in wins vs UAB/East Carolina in last three games- they're #308 in experience. Texas is 0-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to UCLA by hoop, to Georgetown by 23 on neutral floor. Longhorns turn ball over 25.5% of time- not good.

-- Quick turnaround for UNLV squad that won by hoop at UTEP two nights ago; Rebels miss injured star Moser- they're 5-1 vs D-I teams at home, with all wins by 12+ points (only loss to #35 Oregon). Northern Iowa is 5-4 vs D-I teams, with all four losses to top 50 teams; best win was over #93 George Mason. 3 of their 4 losses were by 7 or less pts.

-- 9-3 South Dakota State is 1-3 on road, with only win in double OT at banged-up Montana Saturday; now they're on another road trip in other direction, at Belmont squad that got blasted by Kansas Saturday, but is 2-0 at home, winning by 34-15 points. Bruins are #18 experienced team that has played #10 schedule. Jackrabbits' road losses are by 3-3-24.

-- Montana won eight of last nine games with Northern Arizona, 3-1 in last four played here, with wins by 25-20-19 points, but Griz is 2-4 vs D-I teams this year, losing last three-- star G Cherry is just coming back from foot injury, played 13 minutes last game. Northern Arizona won its Big Sky opener by 7; they're 4-5 (best win vs #245 Cal-Davis).

-- 6-3 Arkansas State is 3-0 at home vs D-I teams, with win over #83 St Bonaventure; Red Wolves lost by 13 at Murray State LY. ASU turns opponents over 25% of time, but if they don't, opponents are have an eFG% of 51.6%, which is poor. 8-1 Murray State is 2-0 on road, with wins at Lipscomb/Evansville; Racers shoot 40.5% behind the arc.

-- 4-5 West Virginia struggles to score; its 42.4 eFG% is #318 out of 347 D-I teams; WVU is #284 in experience playing #30 schedule, so they've overscheduled, but did win both home games, beating VMI by 25, VT by 1. 4-7 Oakland is awful defensive team; foes are shooting 61.1% on 2-point shots. Summit League double digit road underdogs are 9-15.

-- First game in 11 days for Sacramento State team that split its last four games with Montana State, losing three of last four played here; Hornets are 3-3 vs D-I teams, with last two wins by three points each. Montana State lost last five games vs D-I teams; opponents are making 59.6% of 2-point shots- they lost Big Sky opener by 7 at Northern Arizona.

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Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

12/18/12 18-*7-*1 72.00% +*5150 Detail
12/17/12 6-*4-*2 60.00% +*800 Detail
12/16/12 7-*5-*0 58.33% +*750 Detail
12/15/12 30-*21-*2 58.82% +*3450 Detail
12/14/12 1-*0-*0 100.00% +*500 Detail
12/13/12 1-*3-*0 25.00% -*1150 Detail
12/12/12 4-*5-*0 44.44% -*750 Detail
12/11/12 7-*5-*0 58.33% +*750 Detail
12/10/12 1-*0-*0 100.00% +*500 Detail
12/09/12 4-*9-*0 30.77% -*2950 Detail
12/08/12 44-*25-*1 63.77% +*8250 Detail
12/07/12 3-*6-*0 33.33% -*1800 Detail
12/06/12 4-*6-*0 40.00% -*1300 Detail
12/05/12 23-*21-*0 52.27% -*50 Detail
12/04/12 14-*12-*3 53.85% +*400 Detail
12/03/12 4-*2-*0 66.67% +*900 Detail
12/02/12 6-*8-*0 42.86% -*1400 Detail
12/01/12 37-*29-*3 56.06% +*2550 Detail

Totals 214-*168-*12 56.02% +14600

Wednesday, December 19

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Appalachian St. - 5:00 PM ET South Carolina -9.5 500
South Carolina -

Illinois St. - 7:00 PM ET Dayton -4 500
Dayton -

Xavier - 7:00 PM ET Xavier +7.5 500
Cincinnati -

Western Michigan - 7:00 PM ET Duquesne -4.5 500
Duquesne -

Citadel - 7:00 PM ET St. Bonaventure -20.5 500
St. Bonaventure -

Canisius - 7:00 PM ET Temple -9.5 500 POD # 1Temple -

NC-Greensboro - 7:00 PM ET NC-Wilmington -2.5 500
NC-Wilmington -

Cornell - 7:00 PM ET Cornell +30.5 500
Duke -

Mount St. Mary's - 7:00 PM ET Indiana -32.5 500
Indiana -

Florida International - 7:00 PM ET Louisville -27 500
Louisville -

Ohio - 7:30 PM ET Ohio +0 500 POD # 2
Massachusetts -

Eastern Illinois - 8:00 PM ET Saint Louis -21.5 500
Saint Louis -

Alabama - 8:00 PM ET Alabama -9 500
Texas Tech -

Oregon - 8:00 PM ET Texas-El Paso +4.5 500
Texas-El Paso -

Miami (OH) - 8:00 PM ET Wright St. -7 500
Wright St. -

Marquette - 8:00 PM ET Marquette -8.5 500
Green Bay -

South Dakota State - 8:00 PM ET Belmont -8.5 500 POD # 3
Belmont -

Texas-Arlington - 8:00 PM ET Oklahoma St. -14 500
Oklahoma St. -

Morehead St. - 8:00 PM ET Morehead St. -3.5 500
South Dakota -

Samford - 8:00 PM ET Samford +2 500
Tenn-Martin -

Tulsa - 8:05 PM ET Creighton -21 500
Creighton -

Iowa St. - 8:05 PM ET Iowa St. -16 500
UMKC -

Murray St. - 8:35 PM ET Arkansas St. +3 500
Arkansas St. -

Montana - 8:35 PM ET Northern Arizona +3.5 500
Northern Arizona -

Oakland - 9:00 PM ET Oakland +11 500 POD # 4
West Virginia -

South Carolina State - 9:00 PM ET Iowa -27 500
Iowa -

North Carolina - 9:00 PM ET Texas +5 500
Texas -

New Mexico - 9:00 PM ET New Mexico St. +2.5 500
New Mexico St. -

Northern Iowa - 10:00 PM ET UNLV -9.5 500
UNLV -

Northern Illinois - 10:00 PM ET Northern Illinois +4.5 500
Seattle -

Pacific - 10:00 PM ET Pacific +11.5 500
St. Mary's -

Montana St. - 10:05 PM ET Sacramento State -7 500
Sacramento State -

Mississippi - 11:00 PM ET Mississippi -7 500
Loyola Marymount -