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  • #46
    like them BOLD FACE Puppies, especially the ones w/ POD behind em..........


    LOCK AND LOAD MY FRIEND


    Don't make me go Cajun on your Ass!

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    • #47
      NCAAB
      Dunkel

      Dartmouth at Columbia
      The Lions look to bounce back from their 72-66 loss at Princeton and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following a SU defeat. Columbia is the pick (-11) according to Dunkel, which has the Lions favored by 13. Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-11). Here are all of today's games.

      FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

      Game 825-826: Yale at Pennsylvania (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Yale 48.343; Pennsylvania 48.091
      Dunkel Line: Even
      Vegas Line: Pennsylvania by 1
      Dunkel Pick: Yale (+1)

      Game 827-828: Brown at Princeton (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Brown 48.690; Princeton 63.527
      Dunkel Line: Princeton by 15
      Vegas Line: Princeton by 12
      Dunkel Pick: Princeton (-12)

      Game 829-830: Dartmouth at Columbia (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 42.869; Columbia 55.956
      Dunkel Line: Columbia by 13
      Vegas Line: Columbia by 11
      Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-11)

      Game 831-832: Harvard at Cornell (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 58.405; Cornell 52.428
      Dunkel Line: Harvard by 6
      Vegas Line: Harvard by 4 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Harvard (-4 1/2)

      Game 833-834: Utah State at San Jose State (10:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 54.292; San Jose State 49.090
      Dunkel Line: Utah State by 5
      Vegas Line: Utah State by 6 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+6 1/2)

      Game 835-836: Siena at Loyola-MD (9:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Siena 45.923; Loyola-MD 59.740
      Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 14; 129
      Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 12 1/2; 124
      Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-12 1/2); Over

      Game 841-842: NC-Asheville at VMI (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: NC-Asheville 54.687; VMI 48.014
      Dunkel Line: NC-Asheville by 6 1/2; 156
      Vegas Line: NC-Asheville by 4; 153 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: NC-Asheville (-4); Over




      NCAAB
      Long Sheet

      Friday, February 8

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      YALE (7 - 14) at PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 16) - 2/8/2013, 7:00 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      YALE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
      YALE is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
      PENNSYLVANIA is 71-101 ATS (-40.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
      PENNSYLVANIA is 71-101 ATS (-40.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
      PENNSYLVANIA is 29-51 ATS (-27.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
      PENNSYLVANIA is 19-39 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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      BROWN (8 - 10) at PRINCETON (10 - 7) - 2/8/2013, 7:00 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      PRINCETON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
      PRINCETON is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

      Head-to-Head Series History
      PRINCETON is 3-1 against the spread versus BROWN over the last 3 seasons
      PRINCETON is 3-1 straight up against BROWN 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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      DARTMOUTH (5 - 13) at COLUMBIA (9 - 9) - 2/8/2013, 7:00 PM
      There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

      Head-to-Head Series History
      DARTMOUTH is 3-1 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
      COLUMBIA is 4-0 straight up against DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
      3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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      HARVARD (12 - 6) at CORNELL (10 - 11) - 2/8/2013, 7:00 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      HARVARD is 91-122 ATS (-43.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
      HARVARD is 80-112 ATS (-43.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
      HARVARD is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
      CORNELL is 101-74 ATS (+19.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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      UTAH ST (16 - 5) at SAN JOSE ST (9 - 13) - 2/8/2013, 10:00 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      SAN JOSE ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
      SAN JOSE ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

      Head-to-Head Series History
      SAN JOSE ST is 3-3 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
      UTAH ST is 6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
      3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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      SIENA (6 - 17) at LOYOLA-MD (16 - 8) - 2/8/2013, 9:00 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      SIENA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
      SIENA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
      LOYOLA-MD is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
      LOYOLA-MD is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
      LOYOLA-MD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
      SIENA is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
      LOYOLA-MD is 51-79 ATS (-35.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
      LOYOLA-MD is 51-79 ATS (-35.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
      LOYOLA-MD is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
      LOYOLA-MD is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
      LOYOLA-MD is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
      LOYOLA-MD is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

      Head-to-Head Series History
      LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
      LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 straight up against SIENA 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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      UNC-ASHEVILLE (14 - 10) at VMI (11 - 10) - 2/8/2013, 7:00 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      UNC-ASHEVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
      UNC-ASHEVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
      UNC-ASHEVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
      VMI is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

      Head-to-Head Series History
      UNC-ASHEVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus VMI over the last 3 seasons
      UNC-ASHEVILLE is 4-1 straight up against VMI 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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      NCAAB
      Top 25 Short Sheet

      Friday, February 8

      ** No Top 25 Games Scheduled for Friday **




      NCAAB
      Armadillo's Write-Up

      Friday, February 8

      -- Yale lost four of last five games vs Penn, losing eight of last nine trips to Philly, including last three, by 12-8-21 points. Bulldogs lost three of first four Ivy games, losing by 14-3-9 points- they run ball over 22.5% of time. Underdogs are 5-1 vs spread in Ivy League games where spread is 5 or less points. Quakers turn ball over 24.1% of time; they're 2-3 in last five games, after starting season 2-13, Two bad teams.
      -- Brown split its four Ivy games, with both losses in OT; they're 2-5 in last seven games vs Princeton, losing last two visits to Jadwin, by 18-34 points. Tigers won six of last seven games, winning first three Ivy games by 12-17-6 points, allowing 59.3 ppg- they make 38% behind the arc. Brown is shooting just 62.6% from foul line. Ivy League double digit favorites are 1-4 against the spread.

      -- Columbia lost its last three games, by 3-4-6 points, but they've won four in row vs Dartmouth, winning last four played here, by 13-12-7-6 points. Lions shoot 36.8% from arc, just 44.1% inside it. Dartmouth is 1-8 on road, with only win at #345 Longwood; Big Green is 2nd-to-last in country in experience. Ivy League double digit favorites are 1-4 against the spread. Seven of Columbia's nine wins are by 11+ points.
      -- Harvard won its last four games vs Cornell, with three of four by 11+ points; Crimson won last two visits here, by 13-4 points. Harvard won its first four Ivy games, by 10-5-3-7 points, with two of last three going to OT. Cornell split its first four Ivy games, with two wins by total of five points, losses by 9-17. Ivy League home underdogs are 3-1 against the spread. Cornell turns ball over 21% of the time, not good.
      -- Utah State won 16 of last 17 games with San Jose State, winning last four visits here, by 12-16-19-10 points. Aggies won four of six on WAC road, with last three wins on foreign soil by 10+ points. San Jose lost all seven games since suspending leading scorer Kinney (was 9-6 when got was suspended); they're 2-3 at home in WAC, with losses by 9-22-19 points. WAC home underdogs are 3-13 against the spread.

      -- Loyola won last four games with Siena by 7-7-11-10 points; Saints won three of last four visits here, but are 4-4 in last eight games overall, after a 2-13 start. Siena turns ball over 23% of time, gets 13.4% of their shots blocked. Greyhounds won last game in double OT after losing two games before that- they're 4-2 at home in MAAC, with wins by 6-16-5-14 points. MAAC double digit home favorites are 5-2 against spread.
      -- NC-Asheville beat VMI by 16 LY in Big South tourney final, after it had beaten Keydets by 9-3 points during regular season; Asheville is on 6-game win streak after its 8-10 start- they're 3-2 on Big South road, winning by 14-3-17 points. VMI won three of its four Big South home games, winning by 13-18-19 points- this is Keydets' first home game in 13 days. VMI shoots just 63.3% from foul line, as a team.




      NCAAB

      Friday, February 8

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      Trend Report
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      7:00 PM
      YALE vs. PENNSYLVANIA
      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Yale's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania
      Yale is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania
      Pennsylvania is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
      Pennsylvania is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games

      7:00 PM
      HARVARD vs. CORNELL
      Harvard is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cornell
      Harvard is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
      Cornell is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
      Cornell is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Harvard

      7:00 PM
      DARTMOUTH vs. COLUMBIA
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dartmouth's last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbia
      Dartmouth is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbia
      Columbia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dartmouth
      Columbia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dartmouth

      7:00 PM
      BROWN vs. PRINCETON
      Brown is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
      Brown is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Princeton
      Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
      Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

      9:00 PM
      SIENA vs. LOYOLA
      Siena is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
      Siena is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Loyola
      Loyola is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Loyola's last 5 games

      10:00 PM
      UTAH STATE vs. SAN JOSE STATE
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
      Utah State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
      San Jose State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Utah State
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose State's last 7 games when playing at home against Utah State
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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      • #48
        Friday, February 8

        Game Score Status Pick Amount

        Dartmouth - 7:00 PM ET Columbia -12.5 500
        Columbia -

        Brown - 7:00 PM ET Princeton -13 500
        Princeton -

        Yale - 7:00 PM ET Yale -1 500
        Pennsylvania -

        N.C. Asheville - 7:00 PM ET N.C. Asheville -3 500
        VMI - Over 154.5 500

        Harvard - 7:00 PM ET Harvard -4.5 500 POD
        Cornell -

        Siena - 9:00 PM ET Siena +13 500
        Loyola-Maryland - Over 124 500

        Utah St. - 10:00 PM ET San Jose St. +6.5 500
        San Jose St. -
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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        • #49
          Saturday's Showdowns

          February 8, 2013

          With less than a month to go in this year's men's college basketball regular season, the top teams in the nation's thoughts are quickly turning towards positioning themselves for a long run in the postseason this March. This Saturday's slate offers a number of key matchups that will have an impact on this starting with No. 3 Michigan vs. Wisconsin. The following is a brief handicapping guide for this Big Ten clash along with one for a couple other conference showdowns this Saturday.

          Game of the Day

          No. 3 Michigan Wolverines vs. Wisconsin Badgers (12 p.m. ESPN)

          Michigan rallied from an tough 81-73 loss to No. 1 Indiana last Saturday as a 5 ½-point underdog on the road with a crucial 76-74 overtime victory over No. 10 Ohio State as a seven-point home favorite this past Tuesday. The win over the Buckeyes raised its overall record to 21-2 straight-up to keep its hopes of locking-up one of four No. 1 seeds for this year's NCAA Tournament very much alive. The Wolverines are 3-2-1 against the spread in their last six games and 12-8-1 ATS overall. The total went OVER in both of these games after staying UNDER in their previous three.

          Behind Trey Burke (18.1 points) and Tim Hardaway Jr.(16.1 points) Michigan is averaging 77.7 points a game while shooting an impressive 50.3 percent from the field, which just so happens to be the fifth-best percentage in Division I. The Wolverines are holding opponents to 60.2 points while pulling down an average of 36.2 rebounds a game.

          The Badgers have gone just 3-3 SU and 1-5 ATS ever since upsetting Indiana 64-59 as 10 ½-point road underdogs on January 15. Overall, they are 16-7 SU and 12-2 SU at home, but costly to wager on with a 7-14 record ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in seven of their last 10 games. Heading into this matchup, Wisconsin is coming off back-to-back victories over Illinois and Iowa to improve to 7-3 in conference play. A win on Saturday would go a long way towards keeping the Badgers right in the thick of the Big Ten regular season title race despite the recent slide.

          If they are going to have any shot at pulling off the upset as likely home underdogs, it will be behind a defense that is holding opponents to 56.1 points a game and 40 percent shooting from the floor. This is because offensively, the Badgers are averaging 67.5 points a game while shooting 42.7 percent from the field which is a far cry from Michigan's numbers in these categories. Wisconsin has a trio of players scoring in double figures led by Jared Berggren's 11.8 points a game.

          The underdog in this matchup is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meeting and the total has stayed UNDER in the last six games. Wisconsin is 9-1 SU in the last 10 meetings but the series is tied 5-5 ATS.

          The Best of the Rest

          No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks vs. Oklahoma Sooners (4 p.m. ESPN)

          Kansas was on cruise control in the Big 12 with seven-straight conference wins before a disastrous pair of losses not only derailed its run to the No.1 ranking in the nation but possibly a shot at a No.1 seed in the Big Dance. First, the Jayhawks lost to Oklahoma State 85-80 last Saturday as 9 ½-point home favorites. Next, they were humiliated in a 62-55 loss to lowly TCU this past Thursday night as prohibitive 17-point road favorites. Overall Kansas is 19-3 SU but 9-12 ATS after going 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. The total has stayed UNDER in seven of its last eight games.

          The Sooners come into this conference clash looking to avenge an earlier 67-54 loss to Kansas as 12 ½-point road underdogs. Unfortunately they have had some issues of their own with three SU losses in their last four games. Oklahoma is now 14-7 SU on the year and 10-7 ATS. It is 5-4 SU in conference play and 7-2 SU at home this season. The total has gone OVER in five of its last seven games. Romero Osby is a player to watch for the Sooners. He leads the team in scoring with 13.8 points game while hitting 49.2 percent of his shots from the floor. He is also averaging a team-high 6.5 rebounds a game.

          No. 11 Louisville Cardinals vs. No. 25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9 p.m. ESPN)

          The former No. 1-ranked Cardinals are back on the winning trail. They followed up three-straight losses that sent them tumbling in the national polls with SU victories over Pittsburgh, Marquette and Rutgers to remain just one game in back of Syracuse and the Golden Eagles for first place in the Big East. They are 19-4 SU overall and 7-3 SU in conference play. Louisville has covered in its last two games after going 0-4 ATS in its previous four outings. The total has stayed UNDER in seven of its last nine games.

          It has been a bumpy ride in and out of the top 25 this season for Notre Dame. It will probably fall back out of the rankings after suffering a 63-47 thrashing at the hands of Syracuse this past Monday as an 8 ½-point road underdog. The Irish return home for this game where they have gone 13-3 SU but just 5-8 ATS. Overall, they are 18-5 SU and an even 10-10 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in seven of its last nine games. Notre Dame remains one of the better shooting teams in the nation; hitting 48.7 percent of its shots from the field.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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          • #50
            Saturday Night Action

            February 8, 2013

            The Saturday evening card in college hoops is filled up with plenty of ranked teams taking the court. We'll take a look at three key contests inside with Big East and Big Ten, as the night concludes with Louisville trying to stay hot at Notre Dame. Elsewhere in the Big East, two squads in the top half of the conference look to improve their tournament status in southern Ohio.

            Pittsburgh at Cincinnati - 6:05 PM EST

            These two rivals meet for the second time this season, as the Bearcats grabbed a 70-61 victory at Pittsburgh as six-point 'dogs on New Year's Eve. Since that victory, Mick Cronin's squad has covered just three of their last nine games, while cashing the 'under' eight times in this stretch. UC seeks its first cover in Big East play at Fifth Third Arena in five tries after posting an 0-4 ATS mark in its first four home conference contests.

            Pitt failed to cash as 16 ½-point favorites in Monday's home triumph over Seton Hall, 56-46, but the Panthers have now won six of their last seven games. Jamie Dixon's team has put together a 3-2 SU/ATS record on the road inside conference action, as Pitt covered in the away 'dog role at Louisville in a three-point loss on January 28 in their last highway contest.

            The Panthers are making just their fourth trip to Cincinnati since 2007, as Pitt has won two of those three visits. The Bearcats have allowed 59 points or less in four straight games, while the Panthers have scored 61 points or less in two of the previous three contests.

            Michigan State at Purdue - 7:00 PM EST

            The loaded Big Ten could possibly see a pair of teams make the Final Four, as Michigan and Indiana are the cream of the conference crop. However, the Spartans enter Saturday's play at 8-2 inside the conference, tied with the Wolverines and Hoosiers for the top spot in the Big Ten. Tom Izzo's team has won two straight since falling at Indiana, including a 61-50 home triumph over Minnesota on Wednesday as four-point 'chalk.'

            Purdue started conference action at 1-2, which included an 84-61 setback in East Lansing as 11 ½-point 'dogs on January 5. Since that loss, the Boilermakers have won five of their last eight games, while snapping a two-game skid on Tuesday with a victory at Penn State. Matt Painter's club attempts to put together a better effort at Mackey Arena after getting wiped out by rival Indiana in their last home game, 97-60 on January 30.

            The Boilermakers have been dreadful as underdogs inside the Big Ten, posting a 1-4-1 ATS record. The Spartans are playing their sixth conference road game, but are listed as a favorite for just the second time (2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS), while going 1-3 ATS as 'chalk' away from the Breslin Center.

            Louisville at Notre Dame - 9:00 PM EST

            The Cardinals have rebounded nicely since a three-game skid by winning three consecutive contests, coming off Wednesday's blowout of Rutgers. Louisville turned a two-point halftime advantage into a 20-point rout to easily cash as 12-point favorites, while limiting the Scarlet Knights to just 32% shooting from the field.

            Notre Dame returns home after getting trounced at Syracuse on Monday, 63-47 as 8 ½-point 'dogs. The Irish couldn't figure out the matchup zone, as the Orange held Mike Brey's team to 34% shooting, while Syracuse responded by converting 49% of their field goal attempts. Notre Dame has cashed the 'under' in seven of the last nine games, including four straight 'unders' in South Bend.

            Louisville has played excellent defense on the highway in Big East play, allowing 58 points or less in four of five road conference games (4-1 to the 'under'). The Cardinals and Irish split a pair of meetings last season, including a 14-point victory by Louisville in the Big East tournament as four-point favorites.
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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            • #51
              Study group: Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB betting notes

              Top 25 teams seem to have a target on them in recent weeks. Which ranked program will be the next to fall? We preview all the action involving Top 25 teams on Saturday's slate.

              Georgetown Hoyas at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+4)

              Defense has helped guide Georgetown to a four-game winning streak and a return appearance in the Top 25 and the Hoyas will try to keep it going Saturday afternoon when it visits Rutgers. Georgetown allows the second-fewest points in the Big East (55.3) and the second-lowest shooting percentage (37.5). Since a three-point loss at South Florida on Jan. 19, the Hoyas have allowed 51.5 points while knocking off Notre Dame, Louisville, Seton Hall and St. John's. Rutgers is on the opposite end of the spectrum from Georgetown.

              The Scarlet Knights have dropped five straight since beating South Florida on Jan. 17. They have the league's third-worst offense (66.9 points), the second-worst defense (66.9) and have averaged 56.4 points in losses to Notre Dame, St. John's, Connecticut, Cincinnati and Louisville.

              Michigan Wolverines at Wisconsin Badgers (+2)

              Primarily regarded as an efficient and explosive offensive team, No. 3 Michigan turned to its defense late to pull out an important conference win Wednesday. The Wolverines likely need to follow a similar script on Saturday when they visit Wisconsin. Michigan is tied for second in the Big Ten standings with Michigan State and in the midst of a four-game stretch where it will play each of the other top-five teams in the conference.

              Michigan, the second-highest scoring team in the conference, rebounded from last Saturday’s loss at Indiana with a thrilling overtime home victory over Ohio State on Wednesday. The Wolverines have won five of six, but will be forced to take on the Big Ten’s stingiest defense in the Badgers. Wisconsin needed two overtimes Wednesday to down Iowa at home. The Badgers are starting a stretch where they face three consecutive ranked opponents.

              Mississippi Rebels at Missouri Tigers (-6)

              Mississippi tries for a season sweep of Missouri when the No. 23 Rebels visit the No. 20 Tigers on Saturday. Mississippi led the entire game when it beat then-No. 12 Missouri 64-49 on Jan. 12 in Oxford in the teams' first-ever meeting.

              Missouri played without leading scorer Laurence Bowers, who was sidelined with a sprained MCL in his right knee. He is back now for the Tigers. Mizzou is coming off a 70-68 loss at Texas A&M but is 13-0 at home. The Rebels, who are 5-2 on the road, are coming off a 93-75 victory at home against Mississippi State on Wednesday.

              Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Longhorns (+3.5)

              Texas attempts to stretch its homecourt win streak over No. 24 Oklahoma State to nine when it hosts the Cowboys on Saturday. The Longhorns are 9-2 at home but are struggling overall with seven defeats in nine games since the start of Big 12 play. Oklahoma State has won four consecutive games. The Cowboys pulled out a dramatic 69-67 victory over Baylor on Wednesday when junior guard Markel Brown scored on a layup with two-tenths of a second remaining in overtime.

              Oklahoma State notched a road win at Kansas prior to the squeaker against Baylor. Texas lost 60-58 to West Virginia on Monday. The defeat dropped the Longhorns to 1-7 in games that were decided by six or fewer points or went into overtime. “We are close but it’s the mental things – a couple possessions here and there – that we need to get,” coach Rick Barnes said afterwards.

              Butler Bulldogs at George Washington Colonials (+4)

              No. 14 Butler may be the only ranked team in its conference, but there is no shortage of conference foes vying for the regular-season crown. The Bulldogs will attempt to bring a bit more clarity to the Atlantic-10 picture on Saturday when it travels to George Washington for the first time in school history. Butler is locked into a three-way tie atop the conference standings at 6-2, but five more teams trail Butler, VCU and St. Louis by one game.

              The Colonials are one of those teams and have won four of five following Wednesday’s victory over cellar-dweller Duquesne. The Bulldogs have won two in a row after defeating St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, but have dropped two straight away from home after going 4-1 in true road games prior to conference play. It’s an otherwise small blemish for a Butler team that has won 16 of 18 overall.

              North Carolina Tar Heels at Miami Hurricanes (-7.5)

              No. 11 Miami puts its unbeaten home record and perfect ACC mark on the line against North Carolina, a team the Hurricanes earlier defeated on Jan. 10 in Chapel Hill, 68-59. That game featured 11 lead changes and seven ties before the Hurricanes used a late 8-0 spurt to pull away. Miami is 10-0 at the BankUnited Center this year and owns a seven-game home ACC winning streak dating back to last season including a 90-63 blowout of then-No. 1 Duke on Jan. 23.

              North Carolina has won six of its last seven games since losing to the Hurricanes including the last three in a row. The Tar Heels come in off a 87-62 victory over visiting Wake Forest on Tuesday, the third time in the last four games North Carolina topped the 80-point mark after not scoring 80 or more in the previous five ACC contests. Despite losing to Miami at home in the first meeting last month, the Tar Heels still own a 18-3 series lead over the Hurricanes.

              Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma Sooners (+4)

              Fifth-ranked Kansas figures to have plenty of motivation when it looks for its 11th straight victory over host Oklahoma on Saturday. The Jayhawks were embarrassed by lowly Texas Christian on Wednesday in an effort that peeved coach Bill Self. “It was the worst team that Kansas ever put on the floor, since Dr. Naismith was there,” Self said. “I think he had some bad teams when he lost to Topeka YMCA in the first couple years.” Both the Jayhawks and Sooners are attempting to end two-game losing streaks.

              Oklahoma is well aware that its NCAA tournament hopes will receive a huge boost by knocking off Kansas. “Saturday’s game has to mean more to us than it means to Kansas,” senior forward Romero Osby said. “They’ve already made the NCAA tournament. We’re trying to get there.” The Jayhawks defeated the Sooners 67-54 on Jan. 26. The two-game skid is Kansas’ first since the 2005-06 campaign. The Jayhawks scored just 13 first-half points in the 62-55 loss to TCU. Kansas started the game by making just one of its first 17 shots.

              Mississippi State Bulldogs at Florida Gators (-28)

              Florida was rolling along until a trip to Arkansas on Tuesday, when it allowed 13 more points than in any other game. The second-ranked Gators must rebound from a defeat for the first time since before Christmas as they host struggling Mississippi State on Saturday. Florida had won 10 straight games before the 80-69 loss to the Razorbacks with an efficient offense and stifling defense.

              The Gators, one game up on Mississippi and Kentucky in the SEC, should be focused to avoid a letdown against the Bulldogs who they beat 82-47 on Jan. 26. Mississippi State has dropped seven straight in SEC play for the first time since 2006 after winning its first two conference games. The Bulldogs, hampered by injuries all season, have allowed the most points in conference games and struggle mightily putting the ball in the basket at times.

              Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas State Wildcats (-5)

              No. 15 Kansas State tries to keep pace with Kansas atop the Big 12 when the Wildcats host Iowa State on Saturday. Kansas State has won three straight, including two in a row on the road, while the Cyclones have won three of four to move into a third-place tie in the conference.

              Iowa State has won three straight meetings with Kansas State for the first time since 2000-01, when the Cyclones won four in a row. Iowa State is 2-1 in its last three visits to Manhattan, Kan., and defeated Kansas State 73-67 in Ames, Iowa on Jan. 26. The Wildcats are 10-1 at home.

              Fresno State Bulldogs at San Diego State Aztecs (-15)

              San Diego State's bid to stay in the Mountain West Conference race got a big boost with a dramatic victory Wednesday night. The Aztecs will look to keep the heat on the league front-runners when they host Fresno State on Saturday. After blowing a 17-point lead, San Diego State got a Chase Tapley 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left to steal a 63-62 win over Boise State. It left the 25th-ranked Aztecs two games behind No. 16 New Mexico with eight games to play.

              The Bulldogs snapped a four-game losing streak with a 64-55 victory over UNLV on Wednesday. It was the 10th time that Fresno State has held an opponent under 60 points. Coach Rodney Terry's team had a slightly different look to it. Freshman 7-footer Robert Upshaw sat out the first game of a three-game suspension, but Kansas transfer Braeden Anderson made his collegiate debut after being forced to sit out the first 20 games of the season. Anderson had two rebounds in 12 minutes, but figures to see more action.

              Pittsburgh Panthers at Cincinnati Bearcats (Pick)

              Pittsburgh had just snuck into the back of the top 25 before opening their Big East slate with a home loss to Cincinnati. Now back at No. 25, the Panthers will be looking for some revenge when they visit the 17th-ranked Bearcats on Saturday. Pittsburgh went on to drop three of its first four conference games but has picked things up with wins in six of the last seven.

              Cincinnati is coming off a loss at Providence. The Bearcats rely heavily on Sean Kilpatrick to create offense but the junior guard has struggled with his shot over the last four games, which include two losses. Kilpatrick did most of his damage at the free throw line in the win over the Panthers on Dec. 31 but has settled for 3-point shots more recently instead of attacking the basket. Pittsburgh spreads out its offense more and slows the pace, preferring to work the ball inside before looking for the 3-pointer.

              Michigan State Spartans at Purdue Boilermakers (+2.5)

              Purdue has been able to hover around .500 in the Big Ten by picking at the bottom of the conference. A date with visiting Michigan State on Saturday will give the Boilermakers another crack at the top tier in the league. The eighth-ranked Spartans dominated Purdue in the first meeting on Jan. 5 and have won eight of their last nine.

              The Boilermakers snapped out of a two-game funk with a win at Penn State on Tuesday. Michigan State avenged one of its two Big Ten setbacks with a win over Minnesota on Wednesday and will have to be careful not to overlook Purdue with a date against No. 3 Michigan coming up early next week. The Spartans have been dealing with several injuries lately but expect to have everyone back for Saturday. That can only be bad news for the Boilermakers, who have lost their last two games against top 10 teams by an average of 26 points.

              Missouri State Bears at Wichita State Shockers (-17)

              No. 22 Wichita State looks to snap a three-game slide when the Shockers host Missouri State on Saturday night. Wichita State has averaged 56.3 points per game in that span, losing to Indiana State, Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois. The Shockers blew a 17-point first-half lead in its 64-62 loss to the Salukis on Tuesday night and committed a 35-second violation with the game tied and 11 seconds left.

              Wichita State defeated Missouri State 62-52 on Jan. 23. The Bears have lost six of their last eight games, most recently losing to Northern Iowa 48-37 on Tuesday. The 37 points marked a season-low and a program-low in Mississippi Valley Conference play. The Bears are 6-20 all-time at Wichita, though two of their last three losses came by one-point margins.

              Utah Utes at Oregon Ducks (-13)

              Dominic Artis can’t return soon enough for Oregon, which has lost three straight entering Saturday’s matchup against Utah. The Ducks are 1-3 since the freshman point guard suffered a knee injury two weeks ago, and there’s no timetable for his return. Oregon, which was unbeaten in league play at the time of Artis’ injury, had its 20-game home winning streak snapped by Colorado on Thursday.

              Utah’s pattern of surprising wins and perplexing losses continued Wednesday when the Utes were blown out by Oregon State, 82-64. The loss came four days after the Utes defeated Colorado for their first home win in league play. Freshman point guard Brandon Taylor scored a career-high 21 points and had six assists against the Beavers, and he’s provided a much-needed spark since being inserted into the starting lineup last week.

              Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs (-24.5)

              Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk is putting together league player of the year numbers. The 7-1 junior center has scored in double figures in every game since Nov. 23 and shoots 64.3 percent from the field as the sixth-ranked Bulldogs prepare for a visit from struggling Loyola Marymount on Saturday night. Olynyk has been a big part of one of the nation’s top offenses, which has helped Gonzaga to its highest ranking since December of 2008.

              The Bulldogs, unbeaten in the West Coast Conference, have won five consecutive games since the loss at No. 14 Butler. Loyola Marymount has lost seven straight games and eight of 10 overall on the road. The Bulldogs will have to contain junior guard Anthony Ireland, who is second in the WCC in scoring. The Lions did recently lose in overtime to San Diego, which only lost by two points to Gonzaga.

              Louisville Cardinals at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+4)

              After losing three straight games No. 12 Louisville is back on track and carries a three-game winning streak into its Big East showdown at Notre Dame paced by player of the year candidate Russ Smith. The Cardinals, however, have never won at Notre Dame since joining the Big East. The Cardinals are in third in the Big East standings, a half-game behind Syracuse and Marquette.

              Notre Dame had its own three-game winning streak snapped last time out falling at sixth-ranked Syracuse. Fighting Irish coach Mike Brey announced n Thursday that his team will remain in the Big East Conference for one more year before leaving for the ACC so you can expect more tight games in this series. Six of the last eight games between these two teams have gone to overtime.

              New Mexico Lobos at UNLV Runnin' Rebels (-4)

              The Mountain West Conference has seen its share of upsets in recent weeks, but New Mexico has won seven of its last eight games to emerge as the clear front-runner. The Lobos look to maintain their lead Saturday when they visit UNLV, which has lost three of its last four, including a stunning 64-55 loss to last-place Fresno State on Wednesday.

              With the first half of Mountain West play complete, New Mexico holds a one-game edge over Colorado State and leads the fourth-place Rebels by three games. The Lobos have won three straight against UNLV, including a 65-60 victory at The Pit on Jan. 9. New Mexico sophomore center Alex Kirk, averaging 11.2 points and 7.3 rebounds, had a season-high 23 points and nine boards in the first matchup with the Rebels.

              Illinois State Redbirds at Creighton Bluejays (-9.5)

              Creighton is seeing red, and not only because that will be the primary color of the opponent's uniforms when it hosts Illinois State on Saturday. The No. 13 Bluejays are coming off their worst loss of the season - 76-57 at Indiana State on Wednesday, and will have an opportunity to take their frustrations out on the Redbirds, who are in a three-way tie for seventh in the 10-team Missouri Valley Conference. After winning its first six MVC games, first-place Creighton has split its last six, but maintains a one-game lead over Wichita State and Indiana State.

              Creighton junior forward Doug McDermott, a national player of the year candidate, is averaging 23.3 points, but was held to eight Wednesday - the second time this season he hasn't reached double figures. The Bluejays begin a stretch of four games against teams at .500 or below in the conference before a showdown at Saint Mary's (20-4) on Feb. 23. Illinois State has won two straight following its 94-86 victory at Drake on Wednesday, and has won five of its last six games since an 0-6 start in conference play.
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              • #52
                Exposing the Top 25: Where the polls went wrong

                Each week throughout the college basketball season, Covers Expert Jesse Schule will dissect the new Top 25 rankings, looking for betting value. He'll showcase the most overrated team, along with the most underrated ranked team, and an unranked squad that he feels should be in the Top 25.

                Most Underrated Top 25 Team - Miami Hurricanes (17-3, 14-4 ATS)

                The Hurricanes have won 10 straight overall, covering the spread in eight of those contests. They upset top-ranked Duke and they handed the N.C. State Wolfpack their first home loss Saturday, scoring the go-ahead bucket with less than a second remaining on the clock in a 79-78 victory.

                The toughest stretch of schedule is already behind them, as they don't face any ranked teams until they meet Duke in early March. They face conference rivals UNC at home Saturday and have already defeated North Carolina on the road by a convincing 9-point margin earlier this season. It wouldn't be too much of a shock to see the Hurricanes continue to climb in the rankings over the next few weeks.

                Most Overrated Top 25 Team - UNLV Runnin' Rebels (17-5, 8-13 ATS)

                The Rebels are coming off a loss to Boise State their last time out and, while they are 6-4 SU in their last 10, they have only covered the spread in two of those contests. Star forward Mike Moser was ejected in the loss to the Broncos for a flagrant foul in the first half. The Rebels are fortunate that Moser did not receive a suspension and will suit up against Fresno State.

                Moser still doesn't appear to be 100 percent since returning from injury, averaging fewer than eight points and just under seven boards on the season. UNLV is just two games back of the Lobos in the Mountain West and they host New Mexico Saturday.

                Unranked Team That Should Be Ranked – North Carolina State Wolfpack (16-6, 11-9 ATS)

                The Wolfpack lost on their home floor for the first time this season Saturday, but perhaps they deserved better. Already banged up and without their starting PG Lorenzo Brown, the Wolfpack battled hard and took a 6-point lead to the half. They led 74-69 with just over three minutes to play and they held the lead until the final second of the game, with the Hurricanes scoring on a tip-in.

                With the loss, the Wolfpack have fallen out of the Top 25 and they have a tough game coming up against Duke Thursday. The rest of the schedule appears to get a little easier, and when Brown returns, they could go on another run with eight straight games versus unranked opponents.
                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                • #53
                  NCAAB
                  Armadillo's Write-Up

                  Saturday, February 9

                  -- Michigan's 59-41 win over Wisconsin LY ended Badgers' 10-game win streak over Wolverines, who are 3-2 on Big Dozen road, losing at Ohio State/Indiana- their road wins are all by 8+ points. Michigan lost its last seven visits here, by 11-26-13-3-5-6-16 points. Wisconsin won three of last four games- its last four wins are all by 6 or less points. Big Dozen home underdogs of 5 or less points are 3-6 vs spread.
                  -- Ole Miss lost two of last three games (Kentucky/Florida) after 17-2 start; they're 3-1 on SEC road, winning at Tennessee/Vandy/Auburn and losing by 14 at Florida. Missouri is 5-0 at home in SEC, woth four wins by 14+ points (they're 0-4 on road in SEC). SEC home favorites of 9 or less points are 7-16 vs spread. Ole Miss is 3-0 vs spread as an underdog this season- their last three games went over the total.
                  -- Miami (+4) won 68-59 at North Carolina Jan 10, making 59.4% inside arc, outscoring UNC 20-9 over last 10:00; 'canes are 4-0 at home in ACC with three wins by 22+ points. Teams split last four series games; UNC won last five visits here, by 10-16-4-3-9 points. ACC home favorites of 6+ points are 17-8 vs spread. Tar Heels won six of last seven games, are 2-2 on ACC road- their ACC losses are by 9-9-8 points.
                  -- Butler lost its last two road games, at LaSalle/Saint Louis, only losses for Bulldogs in last 18 games. Butler scored 53-58 points in conference losses, 62+ in its wins. George Washington won four of last five games, but they lost two of last three at home; they're turning ball over 23.4% of time. GS is 1-5 vs top 100 teams, losing by 17-3-15-9-2 points. A-16 home underdogs of 5 or less points are 4-6 against the spread.

                  -- Southern Miss beat Memphis 75-72 here LY, ending a 17-game series skid; Eagles got upset at UCF last game, losing first league game- they're 3-0 at home in C-USA, 1-4 vs top 100 teams, scoring 58.4 ppg (win vs #53 Denver by 11). C-USA home favorites of 5 or less points are 8-5 vs spread. Memphis forces turnovers 23% of time; they've won 13 games in row, winning C-USA road games by 16-26-7-8 points.
                  -- Kansas lost last two games, with TCU loss a red flag; Jayhawks held Oklahoma to 35.6% from floor in 67-54 (-12.5) home win Jan 26- they never led by more than 15. Big X home underdogs are 5-5 vs spread, 0-2 if getting 5 or less points. Seven of last eight Kansas games stayed under total. Sooners lost four of last six games, are 3-1 at home in Big X, losing by hoop to K-State. Kansas foes shoot just 38% inside the arc.
                  -- Kansas State (+4) lost 73-67 at Iowa State despite making 58% of its 2-point shots; Cyclones were 11-22 from arc- both teams shot less than 50% from foul line. Wildcats are 3-1 at home in league, winning by 6-9-26 points, losing by 4 to Kansas. ISU is 1-3 on Big X road, with losses all by 5 or less points, or in OT. Big X home favorites of 6 or less points are 6-4 vs spread. Last four Cyclone games went over the total.
                  -- Cincinnati won five of last seven games, are 4-2 on Big East road, with losses at Syracuse (by 2), Providence (by 4). Bearcats (+6) won 70-61 at Pitt Dec 31 after trailing by 8 at half; Panthers were 0-10 from arc, 15-25 on line. Pitt won six of last seven games, with only loss at Louisville by 3; they've won three of their last four road games. Big East home teams are 4-18 against the spread if number is 5 or less points.
                  -- Louisville-Notre Dame split three of last six meetings, as three of last seven series games went OT; home team won seven of last eight series games- Cardinals lost last three visits here, by 16-33-10 points. Notre Dame is 3-2 at home in league, with wins by 19-5-3 points. Louisville is 3-2 on Big East road, with three wins by 15+. Big East home underdogs of 6 or less points are 4-9 against the spread.

                  -- VCU won 15 of last 17 games; they're 3-1 on A-16 road, with wins by 7-27-6 points and loss at Richmond when they led by 7 with 0:39 left. Rams force turnovers 29.3% of time, #1 in country. Charlotte split pair of 1-point decisions since tossing leading scorer off team; they're 4-0 at home in conference. A-16 home dogs are 8-9 vs spread, 4-3 if getting 7+ points. 49ers turned ball over 25%+ of time in four of last five games.
                  -- Michigan State is banged up; star G Appling's shoulder popped out at end of Minnesota game Tuesday- caution advised. Spartans pulled away for 84-61 (-11) win over Purdue Jan 5, making 8-15 from arc. Big Dozen home underdogs of 7 or less points are 4-8 vs spread. State is 3-2 away from home in league, winning by 3-2-9 points, losing at Minnesota by 13, Indiana by 5. Boilermakers lost three of their last five games.
                  -- Arizona State won four of last five games; they're 5-1 in Pac-12 home tilts, with three wins by 5 or less points. ASU lost its last five games vs Stanford, losing four of last six played here. Cardinal is 1-4 in conference road games, with losses by 2-8-21-7 points. Pac-12 underdogs are 11-5 vs spread in games where spread is 3 or less points. Four of ASU's last five games were decided by five or less points.
                  -- UNLV has no PG, little chemistry, but they're 3-0 at home in MWC, winning by 5-12-12 points; Rebels were outscored 15-4 on line, made 8 of 23 behind arc in 65-60 (+3.5) loss at Pit Jan 9, their third series loss in row. New Mexico lost last seven regular season games here, by 11-4-19-2-10-1-17 points. Lobos are 7-1 in league, but lost 55-34 at San Dego in only loss. MWC home favorites of 7 or less points are 6-4 vs spread.
                  Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                  • #54
                    NCAAB

                    Saturday, February 9

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                    11:00 AM
                    TEMPLE vs. DAYTON
                    Temple is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Temple is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dayton
                    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dayton's last 10 games
                    Dayton is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 12:00 PM
                    FLORIDA STATE vs. WAKE FOREST
                    Florida State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State's last 5 games on the road
                    Wake Forest is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 12:00 PM
                    GEORGETOWN vs. RUTGERS
                    Georgetown is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                    Georgetown is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Rutgers
                    Rutgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 12:00 PM
                    MICHIGAN vs. WISCONSIN
                    Michigan is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan's last 8 games on the road
                    Wisconsin is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Wisconsin is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 12:00 PM
                    HOFSTRA vs. UNC WILMINGTON
                    Hofstra is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hofstra's last 6 games on the road
                    UNC Wilmington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    UNC Wilmington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:00 PM
                    MISSISSIPPI vs. MISSOURI
                    Mississippi is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Mississippi's last 7 games on the road
                    Missouri is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Missouri is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:00 PM
                    AKRON vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
                    Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
                    Miami (Ohio) is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Miami (Ohio) is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:00 PM
                    SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
                    SIU Edwardsville is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                    Tennessee-Martin is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Tennessee-Martin is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:00 PM
                    NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. BUFFALO
                    Northern Illinois is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                    Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
                    Buffalo is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
                    Buffalo is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:00 PM
                    GEORGIA TECH vs. VIRGINIA TECH
                    Georgia Tech is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
                    Georgia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Virginia Tech is 4-7-2 ATS in its last 13 games
                    Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:05 PM
                    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. INDIANA STATE
                    Southern Illinois is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                    Southern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Indiana State is 12-3-1 ATS in its last 16 games
                    Indiana State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:30 PM
                    ARKANSAS vs. VANDERBILT
                    Arkansas is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
                    Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Vanderbilt is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Vanderbilt's last 13 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 1:45 PM
                    OKLAHOMA STATE vs. TEXAS
                    Oklahoma State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                    Oklahoma State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Texas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
                    Texas is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    NORTH CAROLINA vs. MIAMI
                    North Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                    North Carolina is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                    Miami is 13-4-1 ATS in its last 18 games
                    Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. MASSACHUSETTS
                    Saint Joseph's is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                    Saint Joseph's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Massachusetts
                    Massachusetts is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Massachusetts's last 8 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    DELAWARE vs. GEORGE MASON
                    Delaware is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Delaware's last 6 games on the road
                    George Mason is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
                    George Mason is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    DETROIT vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
                    Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
                    Wisc-Green Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
                    Wisc-Green Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    FORDHAM vs. LA SALLE
                    Fordham is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Fordham is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against La Salle
                    La Salle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
                    La Salle is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    DEPAUL vs. MARQUETTE
                    DePaul is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
                    DePaul is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Marquette
                    Marquette is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marquette's last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    TULANE vs. HOUSTON
                    Tulane is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
                    Tulane is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
                    Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Houston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    TOWSON vs. GEORGIA STATE
                    Towson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Towson is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                    Georgia State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia State's last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    BOWLING GREEN vs. OHIO
                    Bowling Green is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
                    Bowling Green is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
                    Ohio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Ohio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
                    BUTLER vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
                    Butler is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 7 of Butler's last 9 games on the road
                    George Washington is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    George Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 3:00 PM
                    SOUTH FLORIDA vs. VILLANOVA
                    South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 7 games on the road
                    Villanova is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Villanova's last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 3:00 PM
                    MARSHALL vs. UAB
                    Marshall is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
                    Marshall is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    UAB is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UAB's last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 3:05 PM
                    EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
                    Eastern Washington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
                    Eastern Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Northern Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
                    Northern Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    KANSAS vs. OKLAHOMA
                    Kansas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                    Kansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Oklahoma is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Oklahoma is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    NORTHEASTERN vs. OLD DOMINION
                    Northeastern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northeastern's last 6 games on the road
                    Old Dominion is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
                    Old Dominion is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    ELON vs. FURMAN
                    Elon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Elon is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
                    Furman is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Furman is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    MEMPHIS vs. SOUTHERN MISS
                    Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 10 games on the road
                    Southern Miss is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Southern Miss is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    EAST CAROLINA vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
                    East Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                    East Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Central Florida
                    Central Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Florida's last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    AUBURN vs. KENTUCKY
                    Auburn is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Auburn's last 6 games on the road
                    Kentucky is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
                    Kentucky is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    PEPPERDINE vs. PORTLAND
                    Pepperdine is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Pepperdine is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
                    Portland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Portland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    VALPARAISO vs. CLEVELAND STATE
                    Valparaiso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Valparaiso's last 5 games on the road
                    Cleveland State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Cleveland State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    WEST VIRGINIA vs. TCU
                    West Virginia is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
                    West Virginia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    TCU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    TCU is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
                    TEXAS TECH vs. BAYLOR
                    Texas Tech is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
                    Texas Tech is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games on the road
                    Baylor is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
                    Baylor is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Texas Tech

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 4:36 PM
                    NORTHWESTERN vs. IOWA
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games on the road
                    Northwestern is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Iowa
                    Iowa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Iowa's last 12 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 5:00 PM
                    MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. FLORIDA
                    Mississippi State is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
                    Mississippi State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 5:00 PM
                    TEXAS A&M vs. GEORGIA
                    Texas A&M is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas A&M's last 8 games on the road
                    Georgia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    TROY vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
                    Troy is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    Troy is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
                    Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Middle Tennessee's last 8 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
                    Western Michigan is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
                    Western Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ball State
                    Ball State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Ball State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    YALE vs. PRINCETON
                    Yale is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
                    Yale is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Princeton
                    Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    IDAHO vs. DENVER
                    Idaho is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
                    Denver is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    IOWA STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
                    Iowa State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                    Iowa State is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas State
                    Kansas State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
                    Kansas State is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
                    Pittsburgh is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games on the road
                    Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Cincinnati is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    AIR FORCE vs. NEVADA
                    Air Force is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 6 games on the road
                    Nevada is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Nevada is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    FRESNO STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
                    Fresno State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Fresno State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego State
                    San Diego State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    San Diego State is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
                    SAINT LOUIS vs. RICHMOND
                    No trends available
                    Richmond is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
                    Richmond is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 6:30 PM
                    EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
                    Eastern Illinois is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Illinois's last 6 games when playing on the road against SE Missouri State
                    SE Missouri State is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
                    SE Missouri State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    MICHIGAN STATE vs. PURDUE
                    Michigan State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Michigan State's last 15 games on the road
                    Purdue is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
                    Purdue is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    HARVARD vs. COLUMBIA
                    Harvard is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Harvard's last 5 games on the road
                    Columbia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                    Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    ST. BONAVENTURE vs. RHODE ISLAND
                    St. Bonaventure is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                    St. Bonaventure is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    Rhode Island is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rhode Island's last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    STANFORD vs. ARIZONA STATE
                    Stanford is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                    Stanford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Arizona State is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
                    Arizona State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    XAVIER vs. DUQUESNE
                    Xavier is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Xavier's last 8 games on the road
                    Duquesne is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
                    Duquesne is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    DARTMOUTH vs. CORNELL
                    Dartmouth is 2-22 SU in its last 24 games on the road
                    Dartmouth is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cornell
                    Cornell is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
                    Cornell is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Dartmouth

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. TOLEDO
                    Eastern Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 6 games on the road
                    Toledo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                    Toledo is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. KENT STATE
                    Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kent State
                    Kent State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Kent State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    UNC GREENSBORO vs. WOFFORD
                    UNC Greensboro is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
                    UNC Greensboro is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wofford
                    Wofford is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games
                    Wofford is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    RIDER vs. IONA
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rider's last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rider's last 5 games when playing on the road against Iona
                    Iona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Iona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    BROWN vs. PENNSYLVANIA
                    Brown is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    Brown is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania
                    Pennsylvania is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
                    Pennsylvania is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
                    VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. CHARLOTTE
                    Virginia Commonwealth is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Charlotte is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 PM
                    EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. MOREHEAD STATE
                    Eastern Kentucky is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Morehead State
                    Eastern Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Morehead State
                    Morehead State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
                    Morehead State is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Eastern Kentucky

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 PM
                    WESTERN CAROLINA vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
                    Western Carolina is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
                    Western Carolina is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                    Georgia Southern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Georgia Southern is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 PM
                    APPALACHIAN STATE vs. DAVIDSON
                    Appalachian State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
                    Appalachian State is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Davidson
                    Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 PM
                    MISSOURI STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
                    Missouri State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri State's last 5 games on the road
                    Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
                    Wichita State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 PM
                    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON vs. CHATTANOOGA
                    College of Charleston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of College of Charleston's last 6 games on the road
                    Chattanooga is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                    Chattanooga is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    ARKANSAS STATE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
                    Arkansas State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                    Arkansas State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                    Western Kentucky is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
                    Western Kentucky is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. GONZAGA
                    Loyola Marymount is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                    Loyola Marymount is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Gonzaga's last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    WRIGHT STATE vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
                    Wright State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Milwaukee
                    Wright State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Milwaukee
                    Wisc-Milwaukee is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Wisc-Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    THE CITADEL vs. SAMFORD
                    The Citadel is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                    Samford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                    Samford is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing The Citadel

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    WYOMING vs. BOISE STATE
                    Wyoming is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    Boise State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Boise State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    UTAH vs. OREGON
                    Utah is 2-21 SU in its last 23 games on the road
                    Oregon is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
                    Oregon is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. NORTH TEXAS
                    Florida International is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Florida International is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against North Texas
                    North Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of North Texas's last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. RICE
                    Southern Methodist is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
                    Southern Methodist is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                    Rice is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    TENNESSEE STATE vs. MURRAY STATE
                    Tennessee State is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee State's last 5 games on the road
                    Murray State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
                    Murray State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    LSU vs. ALABAMA
                    LSU is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
                    LSU is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Alabama
                    Alabama is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama's last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    TEXAS STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
                    Texas State is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
                    Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Louisiana Tech's last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
                    TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
                    Texas-San Antonio is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
                    Texas-San Antonio is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas-Arlington
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas-Arlington's last 6 games
                    Texas-Arlington is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:30 PM
                    JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. TENNESSEE TECH
                    Jacksonville State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                    Jacksonville State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tennessee Tech
                    Tennessee Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Tennessee Tech is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:30 PM
                    FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
                    Florida Atlantic is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida Atlantic's last 5 games on the road
                    South Alabama is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Alabama's last 7 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 8:30 PM
                    BELMONT vs. AUSTIN PEAY
                    Belmont is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
                    Belmont is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Austin Peay is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Austin Peay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    NEW MEXICO vs. UNLV
                    New Mexico is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
                    New Mexico is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                    UNLV is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
                    UNLV is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    SAN FRANCISCO vs. BYU
                    No trends available
                    BYU is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of BYU's last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    LOUISVILLE vs. NOTRE DAME
                    Louisville is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games on the road
                    Notre Dame is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
                    Notre Dame is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    PENN STATE vs. NEBRASKA
                    Penn State is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
                    Penn State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Nebraska is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
                    Nebraska is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    TULSA vs. TEXAS EL PASO
                    Tulsa is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tulsa's last 6 games on the road
                    Texas El Paso is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    SOUTHERN UTAH vs. WEBER STATE
                    Southern Utah is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Utah's last 5 games on the road
                    Weber State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
                    Weber State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    NORTH DAKOTA vs. MONTANA
                    North Dakota is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                    Montana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 7 of Montana's last 9 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:00 PM
                    SEATTLE vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
                    Seattle is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
                    New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                    New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 9:05 PM
                    NORTHERN COLORADO vs. MONTANA STATE
                    Northern Colorado is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
                    Northern Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Montana State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
                    Montana State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 10:00 PM
                    PACIFIC vs. SANTA BARBARA
                    Pacific is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                    Pacific is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Santa Barbara
                    Santa Barbara is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                    Santa Barbara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 10:00 PM
                    WASHINGTON STATE vs. UCLA
                    Washington State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                    Washington State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                    UCLA is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                    UCLA is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 10:00 PM
                    UC DAVIS vs. CAL POLY
                    UC Davis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Davis's last 5 games on the road
                    Cal Poly is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
                    Cal Poly is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing UC Davis

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 10:00 PM
                    ILLINOIS STATE vs. CREIGHTON
                    Illinois State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                    Illinois State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Creighton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
                    Creighton is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 10:05 PM
                    LONG BEACH STATE vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
                    Long Beach State is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Long Beach State's last 5 games on the road
                    CS Northridge is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                    CS Northridge is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 10:05 PM
                    PORTLAND STATE vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
                    Portland State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                    Portland State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    Sacramento State is 5-8-2 ATS in its last 15 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento State's last 6 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 11:00 PM
                    ST. MARY'S vs. SAN DIEGO
                    St. Mary's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                    St. Mary's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
                    San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
                    The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 11:00 PM
                    CS FULLERTON vs. UC RIVERSIDE
                    CS Fullerton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    CS Fullerton is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
                    UC Riverside is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                    UC Riverside is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

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                    FEBRUARY 9, 11:59 PM
                    UC IRVINE vs. HAWAII
                    UC Irvine is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                    UC Irvine is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                    Hawaii is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                    Hawaii is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
                    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                      Saturday, February 9

                      Game Score Status Pick Amount

                      Temple - 11:00 AM ET Dayton -3.5 500
                      Dayton -

                      Georgetown - 12:00 PM ET Rutgers +6 500
                      Rutgers -

                      Michigan - 12:00 PM ET Michigan -1.5 500
                      Wisconsin -

                      Florida St. - 12:00 PM ET Wake Forest +2 500
                      Wake Forest -

                      Hofstra - 12:00 PM ET NC-Wilmington -5 500
                      NC-Wilmington -

                      Georgia Tech - 1:00 PM ET Georgia Tech +1 500
                      Virginia Tech -

                      Northern Illinois - 1:00 PM ET Buffalo -10.5 500
                      Buffalo -

                      Mississippi - 1:00 PM ET Missouri -6.5 500
                      Missouri -

                      Akron - 1:00 PM ET Miami (OH) +10 500
                      Miami (OH) -

                      SIU - Edwardsville - 1:00 PM ET SIU - Edwardsville -1 500
                      Tenn-Martin -

                      Southern Illinois - 1:05 PM ET Indiana St. -11.5 500 POD
                      Indiana St. -

                      Arkansas - 1:30 PM ET Vanderbilt +1.5 500
                      Vanderbilt -

                      Oklahoma St. - 1:45 PM ET Oklahoma St. -4 500
                      Texas -

                      Butler - 2:00 PM ET Butler -3 500
                      George Washington -

                      Bowling Green - 2:00 PM ET Ohio -14 500
                      Ohio -

                      Towson - 2:00 PM ET Georgia St -3.5 500
                      Georgia St -

                      St. Joseph's - 2:00 PM ET St. Joseph's +3 500
                      Massachusetts -

                      Fordham - 2:00 PM ET La Salle -18 500
                      La Salle -

                      DePaul - 2:00 PM ET Marquette -15 500 POD
                      Marquette -

                      North Carolina - 2:00 PM ET Miami-Florida -7.5 500
                      Miami-Florida -

                      Delaware - 2:00 PM ET Delaware +6 500
                      George Mason -

                      Tulane - 2:00 PM ET Tulane +1 500
                      Houston -

                      Detroit - 2:00 PM ET Green Bay +0 500
                      Green Bay -


                      Nebraska Omaha - 3:00 PM ET Indiana - Purdue -5.5 500
                      Indiana - Purdue -

                      South Florida - 3:00 PM ET South Florida +9 500
                      Villanova -

                      Marshall - 3:00 PM ET UAB -5.5 500
                      UAB -

                      Eastern Washington - 3:05 PM ET Eastern Washington +6.5 500
                      Northern Arizona -

                      Valparaiso - 4:00 PM ET Valparaiso -8 500 POD
                      Cleveland St. -

                      Pepperdine - 4:00 PM ET Portland -2 500
                      Portland -

                      Memphis - 4:00 PM ET Southern Miss -2.5 500
                      Southern Miss -

                      Kansas - 4:00 PM ET Kansas -3.5 500
                      Oklahoma -

                      Texas Tech - 4:00 PM ET Baylor -17.5 500 POD
                      Baylor -

                      Elon University - 4:00 PM ET Furman +7 500
                      Furman -

                      East Carolina - 4:00 PM ET Central Florida -6 500
                      Central Florida -

                      West Virginia - 4:00 PM ET West Virginia -7 500
                      Texas Christian -

                      Northeastern - 4:00 PM ET Northeastern -4 500
                      Old Dominion -

                      Auburn - 4:00 PM ET Kentucky -17 500
                      Kentucky -

                      Northwestern - 4:36 PM ET Iowa -8 500
                      Iowa -

                      South Dakota State - 5:00 PM ET South Dakota State -2.5 500
                      Oakland -

                      Texas A&M - 5:00 PM ET Georgia -2.5 500
                      Georgia -

                      Mississippi St. - 5:00 PM ET Mississippi St. +29.5 500
                      Florida -

                      Pittsburgh - 6:00 PM ET Pittsburgh +1.5 500
                      Cincinnati -

                      Western Michigan - 6:00 PM ET Ball St. +5.5 500
                      Ball St. -

                      Air Force - 6:00 PM ET Nevada -3 500
                      Nevada -

                      Troy - 6:00 PM ET Middle Tennessee St. -18.5 500
                      Middle Tennessee St. -

                      Iowa St. - 6:00 PM ET Iowa St. +5.5 500
                      Kansas St. -

                      Saint Louis - 6:00 PM ET Saint Louis -3.5 500
                      Richmond -

                      Fresno St. - 6:00 PM ET San Diego St. -15 500
                      San Diego St. -

                      Idaho - 6:00 PM ET Idaho +13 500
                      Denver -

                      South Dakota - 6:15 PM ET UMKC +2.5 500
                      UMKC -

                      Eastern Illinois - 6:30 PM ET Eastern Illinois +4.5 500
                      SE Missouri St. -
                      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                      • #56
                        Evening Best Bets:


                        St. Bonaventure - 7:00 PM ET St. Bonaventure +0 500
                        Rhode Island -

                        Eastern Michigan - 7:00 PM ET Toledo -6 500
                        Toledo -

                        VCU - 7:00 PM ET VCU -7 500
                        Charlotte -

                        Central Michigan - 7:00 PM ET Kent St. -11.5 500
                        Kent St. -

                        North Dakota State - 7:00 PM ET North Dakota State -10 500
                        IUPU - Ft. Wayne -

                        Xavier - 7:00 PM ET Xavier -7.5 500
                        Duquesne -

                        Stanford - 7:00 PM ET Stanford +2 500
                        Arizona St. -

                        Michigan St - 7:00 PM ET Purdue +4 500
                        Purdue -

                        NC-Greensboro - 7:00 PM ET NC-Greensboro +4.5 500
                        Wofford -

                        Appalachian St. - 7:30 PM ET Appalachian St. +17 500
                        Davidson -

                        Missouri St. - 7:30 PM ET Missouri St. +16.5 500
                        Wichita St. -

                        Western Carolina - 7:30 PM ET Georgia Southern -2 500
                        Georgia Southern -

                        Charleston - 7:30 PM ET Chattanooga +7.5 500
                        Chattanooga -

                        Eastern Kentucky - 7:30 PM ET Eastern Kentucky +0 500
                        Morehead St. -

                        Loyola Marymount - 8:00 PM ET Loyola Marymount +25 500
                        Gonzaga -

                        Louisiana State - 8:00 PM ET Louisiana State +7.5 500
                        Alabama -

                        Arkansas St. - 8:00 PM ET Western Kentucky -2.5 500
                        Western Kentucky -

                        Citadel - 8:00 PM ET Citadel +7 500
                        Samford -

                        Wright St. - 8:00 PM ET Wright St. -6 500
                        Wis.-Milwaukee -

                        Texas State - 8:00 PM ET Louisiana Tech -16.5 500 POD
                        Louisiana Tech -

                        Utah - 8:00 PM ET Oregon -12.5 500
                        Oregon -

                        Texas-San Antonio - 8:00 PM ET Texas-Arlington -11.5 500
                        Texas-Arlington -

                        Tennessee St. - 8:00 PM ET Tennessee St. +6.5 500
                        Murray St. -

                        Wyoming - 8:00 PM ET Wyoming +6 500
                        Boise St. -

                        Southern Methodist - 8:00 PM ET Southern Methodist -6.5 500
                        Rice -

                        Florida International - 8:00 PM ET North Texas -2 500
                        North Texas -

                        Florida Atlantic - 8:30 PM ET Florida Atlantic +9 500
                        South Alabama -

                        Belmont - 8:30 PM ET Belmont -15 500
                        Austin Peay -

                        Jacksonville St. - 8:30 PM ET Jacksonville St. -3 500 POD
                        Tennessee Tech -

                        Louisville - 9:00 PM ET Louisville -5.5 500 POD
                        Notre Dame -

                        San Francisco - 9:00 PM ET Brigham Young -12.5 500
                        Brigham Young -

                        Tulsa - 9:00 PM ET Tulsa +11 500 POD
                        Texas-El Paso -

                        North Dakota - 9:00 PM ET Montana -13 500
                        Montana -

                        New Mexico - 9:00 PM ET New Mexico +5 500
                        UNLV -

                        Southern Utah - 9:00 PM ET Southern Utah +15.5 500
                        Weber St. -

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

                        Seattle - 9:00 PM ET New Mexico St. -14 500
                        New Mexico St. -

                        Northern Colorado - 9:05 PM ET Northern Colorado +3.5 500
                        Montana St. -

                        UC Davis - 10:00 PM ET Cal Poly SLO -6.5 500 POD
                        Cal Poly SLO -

                        Illinois St. - 10:00 PM ET Creighton -10 500 POD
                        Creighton -

                        Pacific - 10:00 PM ET UC Santa Barbara +2 500
                        UC Santa Barbara -

                        Washington St. - 10:00 PM ET Washington St. +10.5 500
                        UCLA -

                        Long Beach St. - 10:05 PM ET CSU Northridge -1 500
                        CSU Northridge -

                        Portland St. - 10:05 PM ET Portland St. +6 500
                        Sacramento State -

                        Cal St. Fullerton - 11:00 PM ET UC Riverside +5 500
                        UC Riverside -

                        St. Mary's - 11:00 PM ET St. Mary's -10.5 500
                        San Diego -

                        UC Irvine - 11:59 PM ET Hawaii -4 500 POD
                        Hawaii -
                        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                        • #57
                          Sunday's Pac-12 Action

                          February 9, 2013

                          The Pac-12 takes center-stage in a rare Sunday night tripleheader. Nine of the league's 12 teams own a .500 record or better inside the conference, as Arizona is holding onto a slim lead at 8-2. The big question heading down the stretch is if Oregon, Arizona State, or UCLA can catch Arizona for the top seed in the Pac 12 tournament. Several of the middle-tier clubs have an opportunity at a road victory on Sunday, including Cal, who makes a trip to Tucson.

                          Cal at Arizona - 7:00 PM EST

                          The Wildcats are riding a four-game winning streak since getting blown out by UCLA on January 24, as Arizona goes for just its fourth cover in 11 conference games. Sean Miller's team failed to cash in Wednesday's 73-66 victory over Stanford as 10 ½-point favorites, dropping the 'Cats to 1-6 ATS in the last seven games as double-digit 'chalk.' Arizona overcame a one-point deficit to outscore Stanford, 47-39 in the second half, while Mark Lyons and Solomon Hill combined for 48 points.

                          The Golden Bears fell short in a 66-62 defeat at Arizona State on Thursday, while failing to cash as 3 ½-point 'dogs. Mike Montgomery's squad has now hit the 'under' in seven of the last eight contests, as Cal is searching for some consistency on offense. In five of the previous nine games, Cal has scored 62 points or less, but the Bears have eclipsed the 71-point mark three times. The road has been tough for Cal inside the Pac-12, going 2-4 SU/ATS with the only wins coming at Utah and USC.

                          Arizona has taken four of the last five meetings in the series, but the two teams are meeting for the only time in the regular season. The Bears are making their first trip to Tucson since January 2011 when Cal covered as 13-point underdogs in a 73-71 setback.

                          Colorado at Oregon State - 9:00 PM EST

                          The Buffaloes picked up one of their uglier wins of the season in a 48-47 close-shave at Oregon as seven-point 'dogs on Thursday. Each team shot just 36% from the floor, while Colorado had only one player score in double-figures (Andre Roberson - 10), but the Buffs managed their fourth victory in five games. CU improved to 3-1 ATS as an underdog in Pac-12 action, but Tad Boyle's team has lost outright in two road favorite opportunities at Arizona State and Utah.

                          The Beavers are the hottest ATS team in the conference by covering seven of the last eight games, including five straight in the underdog role. Craig Robinson's squad snapped a three-game skid with Thursday's home rout of Utah, 82-64 as 8 ½-point 'chalk,' while limiting the Utes to 35% shooting from the field. The win was just the second in 10 conference contests, as Oregon State owns a dreadful 1-6 ATS record in lined games off a victory this season.

                          The home team won each of the two meetings in Colorado's debut season inside the Pac-12, as the Beavers blew out the Buffaloes in Corvallis, 83-69.

                          Washington at USC - 10:00 PM EST

                          Both the Huskies and Trojans each own 5-5 records inside the Pac-12, while each club is going in different directions. Washington started conference play at 4-0, but Lorenzo Romar's team is headed backwards with losses in five of the last six games. The Huskies fell at the buzzer in Thursday's two-point setback at UCLA, even though UW covered as seven-point underdogs. In spite of Washington's struggles, the Huskies improved to 8-2 ATS against Pac-12 opponents, including 6-1 ATS mark as an underdog.

                          The Trojans have split six games since the firing of head coach Kevin O'Neill in mid-January, which includes consecutive wins over UCLA and Washington State. USC pushed as four-point favorites in Thursday's 72-68 victory over Wazoo, the third win in five conference games at the Galen Center. This is the third instance in which the Trojans have are seeking a three-game winning streak, but USC has failed in the first two chances with losses to Illinois and Cal as short favorites.

                          Washington captured both matchups with USC last season, including a 22-point blowout as 7 ½-point favorites in Los Angeles. The Trojans last beat the Huskies at home in January 2010, while losing three of the last four meetings in Southern California.
                          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                          • #58
                            Sunday's Slate

                            February 9, 2013


                            With football season now in the rearview mirror, it’s great to see college hoops stepping up with a great card for Sunday. We have a number of outstanding matchups so let’s take a look at two crucial Big Ten showdowns to get started.

                            **Indiana at Ohio State**

                            --Most offshore books opened Ohio State (17-5 straight up, 12-8 against the spread) as a 1.5-point favorite. However, as of early Saturday night, many books had the game as a pick ‘em with a total of 139.5.

                            --Thad Matta’s squad saw its four-game winning streak snapped in Tuesday’s 76-74 loss at Michigan. Nevertheless, the Buckeyes hooked up their betting supporters as seven-point road underdogs. DeShaun Thomas had a team-high 17 points in the losing effort, while LaQuinton Ross came off the bench to score 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field.

                            --Ohio St. has been a single-digit home favorite four times this season, compiling a 3-1 spread record. The Buckeyes have won 12 of their 13 home games while going 8-4 ATS. Their only loss in Columbus came against Kansas.

                            --Indiana (20-3 SU, 11-10 ATS) is in bounce-back mode after getting beat Thursday night on a buzzer shot at Illinois. The Illini captured a 74-72 win as a seven-point home underdog when Tyler Griffey somehow got wide open to make an easy layup before the horn off an inbounds play on the baseline. Cody Zeller had 14 points and nine rebounds in defeat. Jordan Hulls, one of the nation’s premier perimeter shooters, finished with 11 points on 3-of-4 shooting from 3-point land.

                            --Tom Crean’s team is an underdog for the first time this year in this spot. The Hoosiers have prevailed in four of their five true road assignments, but they are 2-3 ATS.

                            --These Big Ten rivals split a pair of regular-season meetings last year with the home team winning both times. When they played in Columbus, Ohio St. cruised to an 80-63 victory as a 13-point home ‘chalk.’

                            --The ‘under’ is 12-7 overall for the Buckeyes, 7-5 in their home games.

                            --The ‘under’ is 9-8 overall for the Hoosiers, but they have seen the ‘over’ hit at a 3-1 clip in their last four games.

                            --CBS will have the telecast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.

                            **Illinois at Minnesota**

                            --Most books opened Minnesota (17-6 SU, ATS) as a 9.5-point favorite. The total started at 138.5.

                            --Tubby Smith’s team has lost five of its last seven games, but there’s no reason for the Gophers to hit the panic button. Each of the defeats came to high-level foes with the exception of the loss at Northwestern. The Gophers have dropped to 5-5 in Big Ten play.

                            --Minnesota has won 12 of its 14 home games at The Barn, posting an 8-6 spread record. The Gophers are 1-1 both SU and ATS in a pair of single-digit home ‘chalk’ situations.

                            --Illinois (16-8 SU, 9-12 ATS) is coming off its thrilling victory over Indiana as mentioned above. The Illini hooked up money-line supporters with a payout in the plus-250 range (risk $100 to win $250).

                            --John Groce’s team has been an underdog 10 times, going 5-5 ATS with four outright victories.

                            --The ‘under’ is 10-8 overall for the Gophers, 6-5 in their 11 home games with a total. The ‘under’ is 4-1 in Minnesota’s last five games (regardless of venue).

                            --The ‘under’ is 11-9 overall for Illinois, 7-3 in its last 10 games.

                            --The ‘over’ has hit in three straight head-to-head meetings.

                            --When these schools met on Jan. 9 in Champaign-Urbana, Minnesota collected an 84-67 win at Illinois as a 1.5-point road ‘chalk.’ The 151 combined points sailed ‘over’ the 140.5-point total Joe Coleman scored a game-high 29 points for the Gophers, who also got a 22-point effort from guard Andre Hollins. Coleman made 10-of-16 shots from the field and Hollins drained 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Trevor Mbakwe added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Brandon Paul had a team-high 21 points for Illinois, but he was only 6-of-17 from the floor and missed five of his six 3-point attempts.

                            --Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Eastern on The Big Ten Network (channel 610 on DirecTV).

                            **B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

                            --Michigan has now lost 11 consecutive games in Madison against Wisconsin. We saw an incredible finish on Saturday in the Badgers’ 65-62 win over the Wolverines in overtime. Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a deep trey to put Michigan ahead by three with 2.4 seconds remaining. But the game got sent to OT when Ben Brust buried a heave just inside halfcourt that looked eerily similar to the attempt by Butler’s Gordon Hayward that was off the mark in the national-title game against Duke a few years ago. Brust knocked down another crucial 3-pointer in the extra session as Bo Ryan’s team won outright as a short home underdog.

                            --I have never been hesitant to admit it when I’ve been wrong. And there’s no doubt that I was w-r-o-n-g in my criticism of Miami for not attempting to hire Frank Martin two years ago. The Hurricanes got it right with the hiring of former George Mason coach Jim Larranaga, who led his team to another blowout win on Saturday. The ‘Canes destroyed North Carolina by an 87-61 count to remain unbeaten in ACC action.

                            --Maryland is a 1.5-point home favorite vs. Virginia on Sunday afternoon. Both teams need this one badly.

                            --Tennessee is a 1.5-point road ‘chalk’ at South Carolina. After missing the last two games, Vols’ starting point guard Trae Golden is expected to return from a hamstring injury.

                            --Following its huge upset wins over Florida and Kansas, respectively, Arkansas and TCU both lost Saturday (SU and ATS) to Vandy and West Va. Off its huge win over Indiana, is Illinois in the same situation at Minnesota?

                            --Syracuse is a 15-point home favorite vs. St. John’s. The Red Storm has been a double-digit ‘dog only once this year, winning outright by a 53-52 score at Cincinnati as a 13.5-point puppy.

                            --The ‘Cuse owns a 6-4 spread record in 10 games as a double-digit favorite.
                            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                            • #59
                              No. 10 OSU looks to knock off No. 1 Indiana Sunday

                              INDIANA HOOSIERS (20-3)

                              at OHIO STATE BUCKEYES (17-5)


                              Value City Arena - Columbus, OH
                              Tip-off: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
                              Line: Ohio State -1.5, Total: 138.5

                              A pair of top-10 teams looking to recover from heart-breaking losses will square off Sunday afternoon when No. 1 Indiana visits No. 10 Ohio State.

                              The Hoosiers were on their way to a fifth straight victory on Thursday night at Illinois, leading by nine points with 3:36 left in regulation, but the Illini finished the game on a 13-2 run capped off by a buzzer-beating layup off an inbounds pass to win 74-72. The Buckeyes went on the road to face No. 3 Michigan on Wednesday, and lost by two points in overtime. Ohio State has thoroughly enjoyed this series over the past five seasons, beating Indiana in seven of eight meetings (SU and ATS).

                              Which team will avoid a losing streak on Sunday? For the answer, connect to College Basketball Best Bets for all the Expert picks throughout the entire 2012-13 season. The experts have been sizzling, as ******* Gary is 8-2-1 ATS (80%) in the past six days, improving to an impressive 57.4% ATS (78-58-2) mark for the season. ******* Dave is 10-5-1 ATS (67%) in the past five days, including a 5-2 ATS (71%) mark on Saturday, to boost his season win percentage to a profitable 54% ATS (124-106-4) for the season. ******* Scott is 5-1 ATS (83%) since Friday.

                              Indiana ranks among the nation's top teams in four of the major offensive categories with 83.3 PPG, 50.1% FG, 39.7 RPG and 15.8 APG. C Cody Zeller (16.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG) is playing strong recently with 17.3 PPG and 10.0 RPG in the past three games. Zeller had 15.0 PPG on 12-of-18 FG in last season's two games versus Ohio State, but he was saddled with foul trouble, committing a total of nine fouls. SG Victor Oladipo (13.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG) is also hot with 16.2 PPG (56% FG) and 2.8 SPG in his past five games. He is now shooting 64% from the floor, 53% from three-point range and swipes 2.3 SPG. After scoring 15 points in the home win over OSU last season, he managed just five points (2-of-6 FG) in the loss at Columbus. PF Christian Watford (12.9 PPG, 6.7 RPG) actually shoots better from behind the arc (47%) than from two-point range (43%), but has been remarkably consistent with 13 straight games of 10+ points. However, he did not shoot well against the Buckeyes last season, making just 7-of-23 shots. PG Jordan Hulls (11.1 PPG, 3.2 APG) is also an incredible shooter from long range (50% 3-pt FG) who turns the ball over just once every 21.2 MPG this season. Hulls averaged 13.0 PPG on 50% FG (5-of-11 threes) in two meetings with OSU last season. SF Will Sheehey (10.0 PPG, 3.7 RPG) is another sharp-shooter (51% FG, 36% threes), but is 0-for-8 from downtown in his past three games combined. PG Yogi Ferrell (7.7 PPG, 4.5 APG) has a solid 2.06 Ast/TO ratio in his freshman season, and he's also been on a roll in scoring points, averaging 11.6 PPG during the past five contests.

                              Ohio State's offense is nothing special, averaging 71.9 PPG, but it does shoot pretty well from the floor (46.1% FG) and from three-point range (37.7%), while committing just 11.2 TOPG. But where the Buckeyes really stand out is on the defensive end, allowing just 58.1 PPG on 38.3% FG. PF Deshaun Thomas leads the Big Ten with 19.9 PPG thanks to a 46% FG clip (40% threes) and 82% from the free-throw line. But he really struggled against the Hoosiers last season with a paltry 8.0 PPG and 3.0 RPG. Junior SG Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (10.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG) was a perfect 6-of-6 from the field (3-for-3 threes) in Saturday's win at Nebraska, finishing with a season-high 21 points. But on Tuesday, he made just 4-of-10 shots, committing four turnovers. However, Smith lit up the Hoosiers for 20.0 PPG in the two games last season, scoring 28 points on 10-of-12 FG (4-of-5 threes) in the home win over Indiana. PG Aaron Craft (9.3 PPG, 4.5 APG, 2.0 SPG) has a strong 2.36 Ast/TO ratio this season and has been starting to drive the basketball better, averaging 11.4 PPG in his past five games, thanks to 17-of-21 FT. Backup PG Shannon Scott (5.0 PPG, 3.9 APG, 1.6 SPG) has been outstanding in taking care of the basketball, as his 3.44 Ast/TO ratio ranks among the top players in the country in this category. C Amir Williams (4.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG) has been quite a presence in the paint with a team-best 1.7 BPG for the season. In the past three games, he has 6.0 RPG and 3.0 BPG, making 10-of-13 free throws.
                              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                              • #60
                                Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

                                Some notes on Notre Dame's 104-101 win over Louisville, in five OT's

                                -- Louisville led 56-48 (56-48!!!!) with 0:50 left, then Jerian Grant went bonkers, scoring 12 points in 0:23 (12 points in 0:23!!!!) to tie the game.

                                -- Garrick Sherman scored 17 points in 22 minutes for Notre Dame; in his previous eight games, Sherman played a total of 29 minutes. He never got into this game until the first overtime, yet he scored 17 points.

                                -- How does Peyton Siva play 41 minutes and score two points?

                                -- Russ Smith was 13-16 on foul line, but 4-19 from floor, 0-6 from arc, and looked very untrustworthy to make a sound decision in crunch time.

                                -- 16 ties, 26 lead changes. Last five-OT game was Baylor-Texas A&M in College Station five years ago (Bears won 116-110).

                                -- One of the refs couldn't make it to South Bend because of weather, so ref John Gaffney was summoned from Milwaukee, where he worked DePaul-Marquette earlier in day. Gaffney reffed for 105 minutes Saturday.


                                *****

                                Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college basketball Saturday....

                                As I type this, it is 2 below zero here in upstate New York. If anyone has a condo in Las Vegas they want to sell me, I'm all ears. Cold ears, but listening.

                                13) Notre Dame 104, Louisville 101, in five OT's-- Will be hard to top this as the best game of the season. Was a lousy game for 39 minutes, then all hell broke loose. Check the box up above for some notes on this game.

                                12) Wisconsin 65, Michigan 62, OT-- Kid on Badgers stuck a 40-footer at the buzzer to force OT, when Wolverines had fouls to give but didn't foul. Hard to believe this wasn't the most exciting game of the day. It wasn't.

                                11) Tweet of the Day, from Oakland Grizzlies' coach Greg Kampe:

                                "Shhhhh. Be vewy vewy quiet. I'm hunting Jackwabbits."

                                You see, Kampe's team hosted South Dakota State's Jackrabbits Saturday, so in his best Elmer Fudd voice, Kampe sent his team on the floor and pulled the upset, 88-83. Oakland "held" Nate Wolters to 36 (he had 53 Thursday).

                                10) Illinois State 75, Creighton 72-- Top of the MVC is taking some lumps from middle of the league, which won't help come Selection Sunday.

                                9) Miami 87, North Carolina 61-- Not only did the Hurricanes crush the Tar Heels, they clowned them too, throwing alley-oops off the backboard for breakaway dunks. That will be remembered down the road in Chapel Hill.

                                8) UNLV 64, New Mexico 55-- Rebels desperately needed this win, and so did North Carolina, since Rebels are their best non-conference win. UNLV is still trying to find lineup combos that work; all of them would work better if they had a dynamic point guard on the squad. Not even close.

                                7) Memphis 89, Southern Miss 76-- Josh Pastner takes a lot of grief since he isn't named Calipari, but his Tigers are unbeaten in C-USA. This was a solid win over a Golden Eagle squad that pressures ball really well, and had not lost a conference home game.

                                6) Oklahoma 72, Kansas 66-- Jayhawks have lost three games in row for first time in eight years; listening to Bill Self after the game, he could accept losing to the Sooners, but was still annoyed about the TCU game. .

                                5) Texas gets PG Myck Kabongo back for its next game, but they're 10-13, 2-8 in conference play, doubtful he can help them enough to make NCAAs, unless they somehow won the conference tournament. Hopefully he'll do the right thing and play for Texas next year, to improve his NBA stock.

                                4) Temple 72, Dayton 71-- Dr Naismith spun around in his grave watching end of this game; in the last 0:03, there were three turnovers and 0-5 shooting from the foul line. In three freakin' seconds. There was also a decent amount of horrific officiating. Neither team deserved to win, and the refs didn't really deserve to get paid. Just ask Archie Miller.

                                3) Northeastern 79, Old Dominion 74, OT-- Monarchs were 2-20, they fired the coach, then they upset Drexel and took first place Huskies to OT, so I'm guessing there is an interesting story behind the firing.

                                2) Georgia 52, Texas A&M 46-- We generally root for bald coaches who wear glasses, so good to see Mark Fox win his fifth straight game, against an Aggie team playing on short rest after beating Missouri Thursday.

                                1) I mentioned this a couple weeks ago, it is still true; there is one thing preventing Miami from being ranked #1, not that it matters much- their uniforms aren't blue, and they don't say "DUKE" on the front. Next month there is a tournament, so the polls will be forgotten soon, thank God.
                                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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