Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 2/28 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Thursday, February 28

Good Luck on day #59 of 2013!

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Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Penn State 84, Michigan 78-- Wolverines look tired, especially when they're playing defense. Penn State hadn't won a Big Dozen game.

-- Akron 88, Ohio 81, OT-- Zips sweep season series from Ohio, score at half was 41-30, Ohio. Akron might have to beat 'em again to win MAC tourney and make NCAAs. MAC is likely a one-bid league.

-- Georgetown 79, UConn 78, double OT-- Hoyas outscored UConn 8-0 over last 2:03 of game to steal a game it looked like they had lost.

-- Texas 92, Oklahoma 86 OT-- Sooners led 67-45 with 7:38 left, somehow lost in OT, in an epic collapse.

-- LSU 65, Arkansas 60-- Nice coaching job by Johnny Jones; Tigers won seven of last nine games, winning lot of close ones. This game wasn't quite as close as the final score indicates. Arkansas is terrible on the road.

-- Knicks 109, Warriors 105-- Steph Curry played whole game, scored 54 points, but it wasn't enough. Tyson Chandler had 28 rebounds for Knicks; how did the Mavericks let him go?


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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind.........

13) Duke plays good teams outside of the ACC but seldom in that team’s gym; they did not play one true road game before ACC play started this season. Blue Devils are 4-3 on the ACC road, 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, 0-3 vs teams ranked in top 60, which makes their visit to #17 Virginia tonight a very interesting game.

12) Enjoyed the article on SI.com this week about how a kid at San Diego State started the fad of making very large cutout heads of people to be used in student sections at basketball games, to distract opposing shooters. First one they did was one of Michael Jackson.

11) Its not supposed to be announced until March 12, but apparently the 49ers have dealt QB Alex Smith to the Chiefs, not sure for which draft picks. Curious to see what pick they'll get for Smith, since they obviously had to get rid of him, so they didn't have much leverage.

10) *********** reported that over last three years, Detroit Tigers had a 58-34 record in spring training games; Angels are 76-48 over last four years. I wouldn’t advise it, but there is wagering on spring training games in Las Vegas. There's also betting on NBA summer league games. Yikes.

9) When it snowed in Arizona last week, A’s let the Diamondbacks share their spring training facility for a day; in exchange, Arizona agreed to let the A’s use a DH in one of their spring training meetings next month. Normally, DHs aren’t used in interleague games in NL parks.

8) Took Bracket Buster format to get Idaho to play Idaho State in basketball this season; why would these teams not play every year? You’d think they’d play, just to save money on travel.

7) I almost never watch TV shows during primetime, I watch ballgames, but NBC finished 5th in January sweeps ratings period, behind a Spanish-speaking network named Univision; I had never heard of Univision before.

6) Did I see it right on TV, that a high school coach in Florida has his 4th-grader son on the varsity basketball team, and the kid isn’t bad? He’d be like 10 years old, right? How is that allowed?

5) No sport loses as much in translation from in person to TV as hockey; if you like sports, go see a pro hockey game in person. I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy it.

4) I’m not sure if ESPN had the crowd mikes turned way up for the Indiana-Minnesota game Tuesday, but it was loud on TV for that game; when they switched to Florida-Tennessee, a game with similar circumstances attended by 19,000+ in Knoxville, it sounded like a damn library, and Tennessee came in playing better than Minnesota had been playing. Was amazing how quiet that crowd seemed to be.

3) Surprised that Steve Novak has Knicks’ 3rd-best plus-minus rating, then I realized something; his and Iman Shumpert’s numbers are skewed, because when Mike Woodson platoons offense/defense, Novak plays offense, Shumpert defense, so Knicks can only score when Novak is on the court, can pretty much only be scored upon with Shumpert out there.

2) When I was doing basketball stats, if our team was subbing offense/ defense, I wouldn’t count sequences like that in the plus/minus for players involved; it was unfair to the two players subbing in and out, but I think the NBA does count them, which skews the figures.

1) What would happen if President Obama let it be known that he wanted to be Commissioner of the NBA after he left the Oval Office? Would Adam Silver have to give the job up?

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NCAAB
Dunkel

St. Peter's at Canisius
The Golden Griffins look to take advantage of a St. Peter's team that is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 road games. Canisius is the pick (-12 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Golden Griffins favored by 16. Dunkel Pick: Canisius (-12 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Game 507-508: North Carolina at Clemson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 67.870; Clemson 66.246
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 1 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 3 1/2; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+3 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Drexel at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 51.857; Old Dominion 54.667
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 3; 133
Vegas Line: Drexel by 2; 127 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+2); Over

Game 511-512: Ohio State at Northwestern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 67.871; Northwestern 63.000
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 5; 118
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 10; 122
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+10); Under

Game 513-514: Detroit at Temple (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 62.858; Temple 63.165
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Temple by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5 1/2)

Game 515-516: Arkansas State at North Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 61.994; North Texas 50.409
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-4 1/2)

Game 517-518: South Alabama at Western Kentucky (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.787; Western Kentucky 55.991
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 3
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 5
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+5)

Game 519-520: San Jose State at TX-Arlington (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 43.347; TX-Arlington 58.921
Dunkel Line: TX-Arlington by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: TX-Arlington by 11
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (-11)

Game 521-522: Seattle at Texas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 48.927; Texas State 51.808
Dunkel Line: Texas State by 3
Vegas Line: Texas State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (-1)

Game 523-524: Utah State at Louisiana Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 59.389; Louisiana Tech 66.912
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 6
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-6)

Game 525-526: Idaho at TX-San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 51.904; TX-San Antonio 49.226
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Idaho by 1
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (-1)

Game 527-528: UL-Lafayette at AR-Little Rock (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 47.879; AR-Little Rock 56.024
Dunkel Line: AR-Little Rock by 8
Vegas Line: AR-Little Rock by 6
Dunkel Pick: AR-Little Rock (-6)

Game 529-530: Florida International at UL-Monroe (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 49.335; UL-Monroe 46.749
Dunkel Line: Florida International by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida International by 7
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+7)

Game 531-532: Middle Tennessee State at Troy (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 66.126; Troy 53.921
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 12
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Troy (+13 1/2)

Game 533-534: San Francisco at San Diego (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 56.363; San Diego 60.332
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 4
Vegas Line: San Diego by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-2 1/2)

Game 535-536: Utah at California (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 56.788; California 70.621
Dunkel Line: California by 14; 129
Vegas Line: California by 10; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (-10); Over

Game 537-538: Missouri at South Carolina (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 70.982; South Carolina 57.413
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 13 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Missouri by 9; 138
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-9); Under

Game 539-540: Duke at Virginia (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 70.376; Virginia 74.134
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 3 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Pick; 129
Dunkel Pick: Virginia; Over

Game 541-542: Cal Poly at CS-Northridge (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 57.718; CS-Northridge 53.512
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 4
Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+2 1/2)

Game 543-544: Pacific at CS-Fullerton (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 54.320; CS-Fullerton 51.046
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 1
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (+1)

Game 545-546: Oregon State at Oregon (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 59.653; Oregon 66.949
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 7 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Oregon by 10; 141
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+10); Under

Game 547-548: Gonzaga at BYU (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 70.505; BYU 66.370
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 4; 143
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 6; 147
Dunkel Pick: BYU (+6); Under

Game 549-550: Loyola Marymount at Santa Clara (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 49.035; Santa Clara 64.950
Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 16
Vegas Line: Santa Clara by 14
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (-14)

Game 551-552: UC-Davis at UC-Riverside (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 55.061; UC-Riverside 46.549
Dunkel Line: UC-Davis by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Davis by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Davis (-3 1/2)

Game 553-554: UC-Santa Barbara at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 50.093; Hawaii 53.739
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+8 1/2)

Game 555-556: Samford at Appalachian State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 47.575; Appalachian State 51.499
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 4
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-3)

Game 557-558: Chattanooga at Western Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 45.837; Western Carolina 50.425
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 8
Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (+8)

Game 559-560: Furman at The Citadel (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 38.780; The Citadel 40.133
Dunkel Line: The Citadel by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: The Citadel by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+4 1/2)

Game 561-562: Morehead State at Tennessee State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 47.997; Tennessee State 57.846
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 10; 144
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 7; 140
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (-7); Over

Game 563-564: Rider at Niagara (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 52.774; Niagara 58.326
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rider (+8 1/2)

Game 565-566: St. Peter's at Canisius (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 43.673; Canisius 59.844
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 16
Vegas Line: Canisius by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (-12 1/2)

Game 567-568: Wofford at College of Charleston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 46.742; College of Charleston 57.546
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 11
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 8
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-8)

Game 569-570: South Dakota at IUPUI (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 43.536; IUPUI 43.167
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: South Dakota by 2
Dunkel Pick: IUPUI (+2)

Game 571-572: South Dakota State at NE-Omaha (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 61.949; NE-Omaha 48.144
Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 14
Vegas Line: South Dakota State by 11
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota State (-11)

Game 573-574: Tennessee-Martin at Murray State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 39.615; Murray State 54.964
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 20
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (+20)

Game 575-576: SE Missouri State at Austin Peay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 47.921; Austin Peay 49.527
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay

Game 577-578: Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 58.673; Tennessee Tech 49.675
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 9
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (-5 1/2)

Game 579-580: UMKC at Western Illinois (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMKC 40.443; Western Illinois 62.950
Dunkel Line: Western Illinois by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Illinois by 15
Dunkel Pick: Western Illinois (-15)

Game 581-582: Idaho State at Northern Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 43.875; Northern Arizona 48.600
Dunkel Line: Northern Arizona by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Arizona by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Arizona (-3 1/2)

Game 583-584: Montana State at Southern Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 37.495; Southern Utah 47.511
Dunkel Line: Southern Utah by 10
Vegas Line: Southern Utah by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Utah (-4 1/2)

Game 585-586: Northern Colorado at Eastern Washington (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 48.015; Eastern Washington 47.538
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 1
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (+1 1/2)

Game 587-588: Weber State at Sacramento State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 60.268; Sacramento State 48.085
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 12
Vegas Line: Weber State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-8)

Game 589-590: North Dakota at Portland State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota 46.027; Portland State 48.091
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 2
Vegas Line: Portland State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota (+3 1/2)

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 28

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N CAROLINA (19 - 8) at CLEMSON (13 - 13) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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DREXEL (11 - 17) at OLD DOMINION (4 - 24) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
OLD DOMINION is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLD DOMINION is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OLD DOMINION is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLD DOMINION is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 3-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-1 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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OHIO ST (20 - 7) at NORTHWESTERN (13 - 15) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 177-139 ATS (+24.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 4-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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DETROIT (19 - 10) at TEMPLE (19 - 8) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 23-34 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-34 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 77-48 ATS (+24.2 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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ARKANSAS ST (18 - 9) at N TEXAS (11 - 19) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

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

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S ALABAMA (16 - 10) at W KENTUCKY (15 - 14) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
W KENTUCKY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
W KENTUCKY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 3-2 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-2 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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SAN JOSE ST (9 - 16) at TX-ARLINGTON (15 - 10) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (7 - 18) at TEXAS ST (8 - 19) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all home games this season.
TEXAS ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
TEXAS ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS ST is 1-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH ST (19 - 7) at LOUISIANA TECH (24 - 3) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
UTAH ST is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-2 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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IDAHO (10 - 16) at TX-SAN ANTONIO (7 - 19) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
TX-SAN ANTONIO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.
IDAHO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
IDAHO is 83-54 ATS (+23.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
IDAHO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TX-SAN ANTONIO is 1-0 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 1-0 straight up against TX-SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons

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LA-LAFAYETTE (11 - 18) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (15 - 14) - 2/28/2013, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (15 - 12) at LA-MONROE (4 - 20) - 2/28/2013, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MIDDLE TENN ST (25 - 4) at TROY (11 - 18) - 2/28/2013, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
TROY is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
TROY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TROY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 2-2 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-1 straight up against TROY 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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SAN FRANCISCO (13 - 15) at SAN DIEGO (13 - 16) - 2/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-34 ATS (+21.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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UTAH (11 - 15) at CALIFORNIA (18 - 9) - 2/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTAH is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
UTAH is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALIFORNIA is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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MISSOURI (19 - 8) at S CAROLINA (13 - 14) - 2/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in February games since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-0 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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DUKE (24 - 3) at VIRGINIA (19 - 8) - 2/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games this season.
VIRGINIA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
VIRGINIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUKE is 164-119 ATS (+33.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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CAL POLY-SLO (13 - 12) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (13 - 15) - 2/28/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CAL POLY-SLO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL POLY-SLO is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
CAL POLY-SLO is 3-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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PACIFIC (15 - 12) at CS-FULLERTON (14 - 13) - 2/28/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.

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

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OREGON ST (13 - 15) at OREGON (22 - 6) - 2/28/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
OREGON is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.

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

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GONZAGA (27 - 2) at BYU (20 - 9) - 2/28/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 117-83 ATS (+25.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 117-83 ATS (+25.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 54-89 ATS (-43.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 3-2 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 3-2 straight up against BYU 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (8 - 20) at SANTA CLARA (20 - 9) - 2/28/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 185-229 ATS (-66.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 185-229 ATS (-66.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 71-104 ATS (-43.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all home games this season.
SANTA CLARA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
SANTA CLARA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SANTA CLARA is 3-3 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
SANTA CLARA is 3-3 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT 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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CAL DAVIS (12 - 14) at UC-RIVERSIDE (6 - 21) - 2/28/2013, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL DAVIS is 4-1 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
UC-RIVERSIDE is 3-2 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UC-SANTA BARBARA (8 - 18) at HAWAII (16 - 11) - 2/28/2013, 12:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 1-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons

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SAMFORD (11 - 18) at APPALACHIAN ST (12 - 15) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAMFORD is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in February games this season.
SAMFORD is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
SAMFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAMFORD is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 3-2 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against SAMFORD 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (12 - 17) at W CAROLINA (12 - 17) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 2-2 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
W CAROLINA is 3-2 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA 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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FURMAN (6 - 21) at THE CITADEL (7 - 20) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 4-1 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 4-1 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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MOREHEAD ST (13 - 16) at TENNESSEE ST (16 - 12) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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RIDER (16 - 13) at NIAGARA (17 - 11) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ST PETERS (9 - 18) at CANISIUS (17 - 11) - 2/28/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ST PETERS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-2 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
ST PETERS is 3-2 straight up against CANISIUS 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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WOFFORD (12 - 17) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (20 - 9) - 2/28/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-3 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-3 straight up against WOFFORD 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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S DAKOTA (9 - 18) at IUPUI (6 - 23) - 2/28/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games this season.
IUPUI is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
IUPUI is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
IUPUI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
IUPUI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
IUPUI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
IUPUI is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
IUPUI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
IUPUI is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
IUPUI is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
IUPUI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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S DAKOTA ST (21 - 9) at NEBRASKA-OMAHA (11 - 18) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA ST is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 1-0 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
S DAKOTA ST is 1-0 straight up against NEBRASKA-OMAHA over the last 3 seasons

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TENN-MARTIN (8 - 19) at MURRAY ST (20 - 7) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 55-87 ATS (-40.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENN-MARTIN is 4-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 5-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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SE MISSOURI ST (14 - 15) at AUSTIN PEAY (7 - 22) - 2/28/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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E KENTUCKY (22 - 7) at TENNESSEE TECH (11 - 16) - 2/28/2013, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
E KENTUCKY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
TENNESSEE TECH is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 4-1 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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MISSOURI-KC (7 - 22) at W ILLINOIS (19 - 7) - 2/28/2013, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W ILLINOIS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
W ILLINOIS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
W ILLINOIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
W ILLINOIS is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
W ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.

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

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IDAHO ST (5 - 21) at N ARIZONA (10 - 17) - 2/28/2013, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 133-180 ATS (-65.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 133-180 ATS (-65.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 84-119 ATS (-46.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) in February games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
N ARIZONA is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MONTANA ST (10 - 15) at SOUTHERN UTAH (11 - 15) - 2/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MONTANA ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA ST is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA ST is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons

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N COLORADO (9 - 17) at E WASHINGTON (9 - 18) - 2/28/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WEBER ST (20 - 5) at SACRAMENTO ST (13 - 12) - 2/28/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 124-88 ATS (+27.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WEBER ST is 55-27 ATS (+25.3 Units) in February games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-1 against the spread versus WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N DAKOTA (12 - 15) at PORTLAND ST (8 - 16) - 2/28/2013, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 28

-- North Carolina won 14 of last 15 games vs Clemson, winning last four by 10-2-5-22 points; UNC won four of last five visits here, winning by 19-22-2-2. Tar Heels are 9-3 in last 12 games but 2-3 in last five on road, winning by 12 at both BC/Ga Tech. ACC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 11-5 vs spread. Clemson lost five of last six games, losing its last two home games by total of three points.
-- Ohio State (-17) outscored Northwestern 14-2 on foul line, won by 10 (69-59) over Wildcats two weeks ago; NU made 11-26 from arc. OSU is 3-4 on Big Dozen road, losing last two, at Michigan/Wisconsin- they've got Indiana on deck. Northwestern lost its last five games, last three by 21+ points- four of its five home losses are by 20+. 13 of last 18 OSU games stayed under total. Big Dozen single digit home dogs are 11-13.
-- Detroit is 8-6 against #18 non-conference schedule in country; Titans lost two of last three road games, are 2-5 vs teams in top 75, with three of five losses by 13+ points. Quick turnaround for Titans after winning by point on Senior Night vs Loyola Tuesday. Temple won five of last six games, scoring 80 ppg; they won six of last seven home games, have games with two A-16 lightweights on deck, so no looking ahead here.
-- Louisiana Tech (-2.5) survived 51-48 brickfest at Utah State Jan 26, as Tech shot 33% from floor, State 27.3%; Bulldogs won last 16 games- its last three home wins were by 13-13-15 points. State won five of its last seven games; they're 5-2 on WAC road, with losses by 13-11 points. Shaw was 9-16 inside arc in first meeting; other Aggies were 3-25. WAC home favorites of 7 or less points are 4-14 against the spread.

-- San Diego (+5.5) won 70-66 at San Francisco Jan 10, making 11-22 on arc, ending 6-game series skid. USF won last three visits here, by 2-10-11 points. Toreros lost eight of last ten games, losing last four, scoring just 56.3 ppg in last three. USF won four of last five road games; visiting team won six of their last seven games. WCC home teams are 2-10 when spread is 5 or less points. USD lost three of last four at home.
-- Cal Bears won last five games, allowing 61 ppg, to get back on bubble; they beat Utah 62-57 (-1) Jan 24, forcing 17 turnovers (+8). Cal won its last five home games, with three of five by 8+. Utah is 1-6 on road, with all six losses by 9+ points, but they're 5-2 vs spread in those setbacks. Cal is 4-2 as home favorite, covering last three. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 4-9 vs spread. 14 of last 18 Cal games stayed under total.
-- Missouri (-14) outscored South Carolina 28-11 on foul line in 71-65 home brickfest over Gamecocks Jan 22, where teams combined to make 11-47 behind arc. Mizzou is 1-5 on SEC road, with only win at dreadful Miss State; they're 3-5 in last eight games as favorites. Carolina is 1-7 in last eight games; they're 6-5 as SEC underdogs, 2-2 at home. SEC home underdogs of 11 or less points are 18-10 against the spread.
-- Duke won eight in row, 14 of last 15 vs Virginia, winning last three in this arena by 16-18-15 points; Blue Devils are 4-3 on ACC road, 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, 0-3 vs teams in top 60; #17 Virginia is 7-0 at home in ACC, with six wins by 9+ points. Cavaliers lost two of last threr games. ACC home teams are 10-3 when spread is 2 or less points. Duek has revenge game with Miami coming up Saturday.
-- Cal Poly shot 57% inside arc, outscored Northridge 24-12 on charity stripe in 75-64 (-6.5) win Jan 26, its third win in last four series games. Home side won last eight series games; Mustangs lost last five visits to Northridge, with four losses by 12+ points. Big West home favorites of less than 5 points are 12-14 vs spread. Matadors lost last three games, by 3-7-12 points; they're 1-4 vs spread as Big West home favorites.

-- Pacific lost its last two visits to Fullerton by 3-5 points; Tigers made 8-13 from arc in 71-67 (-7) home win over Fullerton Jan 26; Titans were 12-24 from arc, in first series loss in last five games. Pacific lost four of last six games; they lost last four road games, by 5-13-5-9 points. Titans are 1-6 vs spread as Big West home favorite, with one win by more than 7. Big West home teams are 14-18 when spread is less than five points.
-- Oregon (-2) shot 61% inside arc, won 79-66 in Corvallis Jan 6, fourth win in last five series tilts; State won two of last three visits to Eugene- they're 5-1 as Pac-12 road dogs, losing away games by 10-1-3-8-10, with win at Wash State. Four of last five Beaver games stayed under the total. Pac-12 single digit home favorites are 19-36 vs spread. Oregon won four of last five games; they're 1-6 vs spread as a Pac-12 home favorite.
-- Gonzaga shot 70% inside arc, was up 40-21 at half of 83-63 win over BYU Jan 24, its third win in row over Cougars, by 11-19-20. Zags won last 10 games in row; five of their seven WCC road wins are by double digits. BYU lost three of last five games; they're 5-2 at home in WCC, losing by point to St Mary's, 12 to USF. WCC home underdogs of 6 or less points are 2-7 vs spread. Zags playing for #1 seed in tourney now.
-- Rider (+2.5) shot 53% inside arc, beat Niagara 72-69 (+2.5) Feb 7, 6th win in last seven series games for Broncs, who won two of last three at Niagara, winning by 1-17 points. Rider won five of last six games, giving up 61.3 ppg in last three; they're 4-3 on MAAC road, losing by 6-10-7. Niagara won 10 of last 13 games; six of its last eight games were decided by 4 or less points, or in OT. MAAC single digit home faves are 16-23.

[Udog]

NCAAB

Thursday, February 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. CLEMSON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Clemson
North Carolina is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Clemson is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games when playing North Carolina
Clemson is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against North Carolina

7:00 PM
OHIO STATE vs. NORTHWESTERN
Ohio State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
Northwestern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Northwestern is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. CANISIUS
Saint Peter's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Saint Peter's is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Canisius's last 7 games at home
Canisius is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Saint Peter's

7:00 PM
CHATTANOOGA vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chattanooga is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Western Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Western Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chattanooga

7:00 PM
DREXEL vs. OLD DOMINION
Drexel is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Drexel's last 5 games when playing on the road against Old Dominion
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Old Dominion's last 9 games
Old Dominion is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. TEMPLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Temple is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Morehead State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
Morehead State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
Tennessee State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Morehead State
Tennessee State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Samford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Samford's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 5 games at home
Appalachian State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
RIDER vs. NIAGARA
Rider is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Rider is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Niagara is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Niagara's last 5 games

7:05 PM
FURMAN vs. THE CITADEL
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Furman is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The Citadel is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Furman
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of The Citadel's last 6 games when playing Furman

7:30 PM
WOFFORD vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Wofford is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wofford's last 6 games when playing on the road against College of Charle
College of Charleston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
College of Charleston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

8:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
San Jose State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas-Arlington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas-Arlington is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Utah State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech
Utah State is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
IDAHO vs. TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO
Idaho is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Idaho's last 6 games on the road
Texas-San Antonio is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Texas-San Antonio is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. NORTH TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas State's last 5 games when playing on the road against North Texas
Arkansas State is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
North Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arkansas State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Arkansas State

8:00 PM
SE MISSOURI STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
SE Missouri State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
SE Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Austin Peay
Austin Peay is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing SE Missouri State
Austin Peay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. MURRAY STATE
Tennessee-Martin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Murray State is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tennessee-Martin
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Murray State's last 9 games when playing Tennessee-Martin

8:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. TEXAS STATE
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas State's last 10 games
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
South Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Western Kentucky
South Alabama is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Western Kentucky's last 12 games

8:30 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. TENNESSEE TECH
Eastern Kentucky is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Kentucky
Tennessee Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Eastern Kentucky

8:30 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. TROY
Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Troy's last 13 games when playing Middle Tennessee
Troy is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Middle Tennessee

8:30 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
Louisiana-Lafayette is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arkansas-Little R
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 6 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Lafayette
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Lafayette

8:30 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 9 games

8:35 PM
IDAHO STATE vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Idaho State
Northern Arizona is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Idaho State

9:00 PM
DUKE vs. VIRGINIA
Duke is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games when playing on the road against Virginia
Virginia is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
UTAH vs. CALIFORNIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Utah is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of California's last 7 games at home

9:00 PM
MISSOURI vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Missouri is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
South Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 6 games at home

9:05 PM
MONTANA STATE vs. SOUTHERN UTAH
Montana State is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Southern Utah is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Southern Utah's last 11 games

9:05 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON
Northern Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Eastern Washingto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Colorado's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Eastern Washington's last 9 games when playing Northern Colorado
Eastern Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Northern Colorado

10:05 PM
WEBER STATE vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Weber State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Weber State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Sacramento State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Weber State

10:05 PM
CAL POLY vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
Cal Poly is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against CS Northridge
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cal Poly's last 5 games on the road
CS Northridge is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cal Poly
CS Northridge is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games

10:35 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. PORTLAND STATE
North Dakota is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Portland State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland State's last 7 games at home

11:00 PM
GONZAGA vs. BYU
Gonzaga is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Gonzaga is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
BYU is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
BYU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

11:00 PM
OREGON STATE vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon State's last 6 games on the road
Oregon State is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Oregon
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oregon's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games when playing at home against Oregon State

11:00 PM
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. SANTA CLARA
Loyola Marymount is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Loyola Marymount's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Santa Clara's last 10 games when playing Loyola Marymount
Santa Clara is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Loyola Marymount

11:00 PM
UC DAVIS vs. UC RIVERSIDE
UC Davis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UC Davis's last 7 games on the road
UC Riverside is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against UC Davis
UC Riverside is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

11:05 PM
PACIFIC vs. CS FULLERTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pacific's last 6 games on the road
Pacific is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of CS Fullerton's last 6 games

11:59 PM
SANTA BARBARA vs. HAWAII
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Santa Barbara's last 5 games on the road
Santa Barbara is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hawaii's last 7 games at home
Hawaii is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


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[Udog]

NCAAB

Thursday, February 28

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Study group: Thursday’s Top 25 NCB betting notes
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats (+10, 122)

Ohio State has slipped to the fringe of the Big Ten race as it visits struggling Northwestern on Thursday. The No. 15 Buckeyes are in fifth place in the bunched-up conference, two games behind first-place Indiana with three games remaining. Ohio State is just 3-3 over its last six games and a visit to Indiana looms after playing the Wildcats. Northwestern has lost five straight games and seven of eight. The Wildcats averaged 41.7 points over their last three defeats.

Northwestern’s closest loss in the five-game skid came during a visit to Ohio State when it lost 69-59 on Feb. 14. Since then, the Wildcats have lost by 21 to Illinois, 28 to Wisconsin and 31 to Purdue last Saturday. The Buckeyes have won seven of the last eight meetings in Northwestern’s home building. Ohio State is 3-5 on the road this season with its most recent away win coming against lowly Nebraska on Feb. 2. The Buckeyes delivered an impressive 68-60 victory over Michigan State on Sunday.

Duke Blue Devils at Virginia Cavaliers (+2, 135)

Duke has a showdown with first-place Miami looming on Saturday, but first the No. 3 Blue Devils face a tough contest when they visit Virginia on Thursday. The Cavaliers have won 15 consecutive home games and sold-out John Paul Jones Arena figures to be rocking at the sight of Duke. The Blue Devils have won eight of their past nine games but are just 4-3 on the road. Virginia is tied for third in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Cavaliers know their next victory will be No. 20 and would like it to come against Duke, the only ACC program Virginia hasn’t beaten in Tony Bennett’s four seasons as coach. “I’m really looking forward to the challenge,” senior point guard Jontel Evans said. “I know it’s going to be a battle.” Duke is bracing for the upcoming return of senior forward Ryan Kelly, who has missed the last 12 games with a foot injury. “I’ve been doing most of my running in the pool, but I feel really good about it and my foot’s feeling good,” Kelly said. “As this week progresses, I think I can become more and more a part of practice.”

Gonzaga Bulldogs at BYU Cougars (+6, 146)

Despite a slew of accomplishments over the past 15 years, Gonzaga has never been the top-ranked team in the nation. The second-ranked Bulldogs may have a chance to climb atop the rankings if they win at Brigham Young on Thursday and finish the regular season by beating Portland on Saturday. Top-ranked Indiana lost to Minnesota on Tuesday, setting the state for the Zags to claim the top spot with back-to-back solid victories.

Brigham Young badly needs an upset of Gonzaga to bolsters its resume in terms of a possible NCAA tournament berth. The Cougars notched an 83-73 home win over the Zags last season but were routed 83-63 when they visited Gonzaga earlier this season. BYU has lost three of five games, including a 64-57 loss to Saint Mary’s in its last West Coast Conference game on Feb. 21. Gonzaga coach Mark Few said it is an honor for the Bulldogs to be ranked second this late in the campaign. “The polls mean a lot more this time of year than they do in November and December, even January, so all of us are being judged on the true body of work,” Few said. “It’s definitely rewarding.”


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[Udog]

NCAAB


Thursday, February 28

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Betting the bubble: Teams fighting for their tournament lives
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers’ upset win over the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers Tuesday should quiet all doubters that didn’t have Tubby Smith’s squad making the NCAA tournament cut.

The Gophers’ 77-73 win is not only damaging to the Hoosiers’ bid for the top seed in the NCAA but is crushing to those programs balancing on the tournament bubble, hoping to slide in front of a struggling Minnesota team.

Plenty of schools are still fighting to have their names announced on Selection Sunday, which can offer some added value when it comes to covering the spread. Here are four NCAA bubble team bettors should keep an eye on as the regular season winds down:

Tennessee Volunteers (17-10 SU, 15-10 ATS)

Key wins: Florida, Wichita State, UMass

The other big upset on Tuesday’s card was the Volunteers’ 64-58 home win over Florida. Tennessee is one of the hottest teams in the land, winning six in a row SU and ATS, and the victory over UF puts it in the bubble conversation.

The Vols don’t have the best overall resume but when it comes to the selection committee, it’s like Janet Jackson: What have you done for me lately? Tennessee runs the risk of a huge letdown spot at Georgia this weekend, then plays at Auburn and hosts Missouri in the finale.

Villanova Wildcats (18-11 SU, 16-9-1 ATS)

Key wins: Marquette, Syracuse, Louisville

A bad loss to Seton Hall all but erases a victory over Marquette last week, leaving the Wildcats bouncing on the bubble heading into their final two games. Jay Wright has had the entire week to prepare for Sunday’s clash at Pittsburgh, which thumped Villanova in their previous meeting.

That game against the Panthers could be the deciding factor on whether or not the Wildcats go dancing. Following that crucial matchup, Villanova wraps up the schedule versus Georgetown at home on March 6. Win or lose Sunday, the game with the Hoyas stinks of letdown.

Virginia Cavaliers (19-8 SU, 16-7-1 ATS)

Key wins: Wisconsin, Tennessee, North Carolina, N.C. State

The Cavs have been the best bet in the ACC in recent weeks, building a 5-1 ATS count in their last six games. However, when it comes to making the field of 68, success against the spread has nothing to do with it.

Virginia missed opportunities to boost its NCAA resume versus Miami and UNC, and now a win over Duke at home Thursday may be its only hope. The Cavaliers’ win over Tennessee gained some shine after the Vols’ upset over UF. The deciding game for Tony Bennett’s kids could be the season finale versus Maryland, another ACC bubble team.

Baylor Bears (16-11 SU, 10-12 ATS)

Key wins: Kentucky, St. John’s

Baylor is mired in a three-game losing skid and its tournament bubble is on the brink of bursting. The only things that can stop it are wins over Kansas and Kansas State in its final four games. Luckily for Baylor, both of those matchups come in Waco. The Bears haven’t been great bets at home but will be leaving it all on the court versus the Kansas schools.

Baylor does come with a warning, having dangerous lookahead/letdown spots against West Virginia and Texas on the road. The trip to Morgantown Wednesday takes them 1,300 miles from home – BU’s longest conference road trip ever.


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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 28

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TAMPA BAY (9-9-0-1, 19 pts.) at NY RANGERS (8-8-0-2, 18 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-4 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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TORONTO (12-9-0-0, 24 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (8-11-0-1, 17 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 28-24 ATS (+61.4 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 89-89 ATS (+202.3 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 8-2 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 8-2 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 136-135 ATS (+292.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TORONTO is 182-196 ATS (+421.4 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 64-104 ATS (-42.1 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 1-7 ATS (-6.5 Units) in home games in February games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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OTTAWA (12-6-0-2, 26 pts.) at BOSTON (12-2-0-2, 26 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 320-313 ATS (-121.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
BOSTON is 20-5 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-6 ATS (+13.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-45 ATS (-40.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
BOSTON is 3-8 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 198-187 ATS (-78.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-2 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-2-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (13-7-0-0, 26 pts.) at CAROLINA (9-8-0-1, 19 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 6-21 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-2 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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BUFFALO (7-12-0-1, 15 pts.) at FLORIDA (6-9-0-4, 16 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 1-7 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 1-7 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 135-158 ATS (+312.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 15-23 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 41-75 ATS (+123.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-4 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (10-5-0-4, 24 pts.) at WINNIPEG (9-9-0-1, 19 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 72-52 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 31-20 ATS (+51.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 26-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 51-37 ATS (+9.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.6 Units)

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CHICAGO (16-0-0-3, 35 pts.) at ST LOUIS (10-6-0-2, 22 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-4 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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EDMONTON (7-7-0-4, 18 pts.) at DALLAS (10-8-0-2, 22 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.8 Units)

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CALGARY (7-7-0-4, 18 pts.) at COLORADO (7-8-0-3, 17 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 9-4 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 9-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (9-7-0-2, 20 pts.) at PHOENIX (9-7-0-3, 21 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 1-11 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 194-167 ATS (-35.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 18-6 ATS (+10.1 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-5 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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DETROIT (9-8-0-3, 21 pts.) at SAN JOSE (9-6-0-3, 21 pts.) - 2/28/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 10-5 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 10-5-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 28

Hot teams
-- Ottawa won its last five games, allowing seven goals. Bruins won last four games, allowing six goals.
-- Penguins won five of last seven games.
-- Jets won four of their last five games.
-- Chicago won its last six games, allowing nine goals.
-- Coyotes won four of last five games. Minnesota won three of its last four games.

Cold teams
-- Lightning lost three of last four games. Rangers lost last four games, outscored 13-6.
-- Islanders lost last three home games, outscored 15-3. Toronto lost three of last five.
-- Carolina lost four of last five games.
-- Sabres lost six of their last eight games. Florida lost seven of last nine.
-- Devils lost four of their last five games.
-- Blues lost five of their last six home games.
-- Oilers lost seven of their last ten games. Dallas lost four of last seven.
-- Flames lost three of their last four road games. Colorado lost last three games, scoring six goals.
-- San Jose lost nine of its last eleven games.

Totals
-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten Tampa Bay games.
-- Four of last five Toronto-Islander games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Ottawa games.
-- Four of last five Pittsburgh games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Buffalo games stayed under total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey-Winnipeg games.
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-- 10 of last 15 Chicago-St Louis games went over the total.
-- Last eight Dallas-Edmonton games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-1-2 in last thirteen Minnesota games.
-- Last six San Jose games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Rangers won three of last four games with Tampa Bay.
-- Islanders lost five of last seven games with Toronto.
-- Bruins won 21 of last 26 games over Ottawa.
-- Penguins won last three games vs Carolina, allowing five goals.
-- Sabres lost three of last four games against the Sabres.
-- Devils won nine of last twelve games with Winnipeg.
-- Blackhawks won seven of last nine games with St Louis.
-- Oilers lost 11 of last 12 games with Dallas Stars.
-- Avalanche won their last three games with Calgary.
-- Coyotes won nine of last thirteen games with Minnesota.
-- Sharks won four of last five games with Detroit.

[Udog]

NHL

Thursday, February 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Ottawa's last 21 games
Ottawa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Ottawa

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games when playing Carolina
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Tampa Bay is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 9 games

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. FLORIDA
Buffalo is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Florida
Buffalo is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Florida
Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Florida is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Buffalo

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 17 games
Chicago is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Chicago
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. WINNIPEG
New Jersey is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Winnipeg is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey

8:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Edmonton's last 22 games
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton

9:00 PM
CALGARY vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Calgary is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Calgary

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. SAN JOSE
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
San Jose is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home


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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 28

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LA CLIPPERS (41 - 18) at INDIANA (36 - 21) - 2/28/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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PHILADELPHIA (22 - 33) at CHICAGO (32 - 25) - 2/28/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
CHICAGO is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games this season.

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

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MINNESOTA (20 - 34) at LA LAKERS (28 - 30) - 2/28/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 28

Hot Teams
-- Clippers won six of last seven games (6-3 AU). Indiana won its last five games, all by 11+ points (7-2 last nine HF).
-- Lakers won three of last four games (7-12 last 19 HF).

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost last six games, scoring 89.3 ppg (5-11 last 16 AU). Chicago lost seven of last ten games (5-18 HF).
-- Timberwolves lost eight of last ten games (3-8-1 last 12 AU).

Totals
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Clippers/Indiana.
-- Seven of last ten Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Minnesota games stayed under the total; four of last five Laker games went over.

Back-to-backs
-- None




NBA

Thursday, February 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

10:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA LAKERS
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota


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[Udog]

NBA

Thursday, February 28

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Clippers at Pacers: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers (-2, 187)

The Indiana Pacers will be without center Roy Hibbert when they seek their sixth straight win Thursday at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hibbert was ejected after a brawl with Golden State on Tuesday, and received a one-game suspension. Star forward David West, who also picked up a technical for his role, managed to avoid any discipline. West had a team-high 28 points in the 106-97 victory, which kept Indiana six games behind East-leading Miami.

Like the Pacers, the Clippers are still hoping to chip away at the top spot in their respective conference. Having won six of seven, they entered Wednesday 4 1/2 games behind front-running San Antonio in the West. Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, who could have field days with Hibbert out, combined to go 17-for-20 from the floor in a 106-84 rout of Charlotte on Wednesday. Chris Paul had 13 of Los Angeles' season-high 34 assists.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), Fox Sports Midwest (Indiana)

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (41-18, 33-26-0 ATS): The easy win over Charlotte came without two key reserves. Super sub Jamal Crawford, who ranks second on the team to Griffin in scoring, missed the game after his wife gave birth to a daughter Monday in Seattle. Fellow guard Eric Bledsoe sat with a sore left calf. Crawford is expected to return against Indiana. Bledsoe, the top assist man off the bench, is day-to-day. Veteran Grant Hill was questionable Tuesday night with a bothersome back, but managed to play 21 minutes as the Clippers finished a 2-1 homestand.

ABOUT THE PACERS (36-21, 33-24-0 ATS): While it will be shorthanded up front, Indiana may begin to lean a bit more on swingman Danny Granger, who will be playing his third game since returning from a left knee injury suffered just before the season began. Granger, who led the Pacers in scoring the previous five seasons, has predictably struggled a bit since coming back. He is just 2-for-17 from the floor in a total of 38 minutes, but one of his makes helped Indiana keep its edge in the fourth quarter Tuesday.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Under is 11-3-1 in the last 15 meetings.
* Under is 7-2 in the last nine meetings in Indiana.
* Clippers are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings in Indiana.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Pacers are 30-8 all-time against the Clippers at home.

2. Each of Los Angeles' last nine games have been decided by double digits. In that span, it has won seven games by an average of 15.7 points. The two losses have come by an average of 24.

3. Indiana has won 19 of its last 21 home games.


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NBA

Thursday, February 28

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Slowing the fastbreak key to covering NBA spreads
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There are plenty of fingers flying in La-La Land, directing the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing season. That latest, according to the Los Angeles Times, is pointing at the Lakers’ inability to slow down opponents in transition.

Los Angeles sits dead last in the NBA in fastbreak points allowed, watching teams run the floor for 16.3 points per game. The Lakers were rolled by the Denver Nuggets’ transition offense in a 118-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets Monday, getting outscored 33-3 on the fastbreak.

"You have to almost overexaggerate getting back on defense. Literally, nobody can go to the offensive boards," Los Angeles guard Kobe Bryant told the L.A. Times when asked for a solution.

All those easy looks and layups being scored by the Lakers’ opponents have led to a dismal 23-34-1 ATS record. And L.A. isn’t alone when it comes to poor transition defense spoiling success against the spread.

The five worst transition defenses in the NBA – L.A. Lakers, Sacramento, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Minnesota – all have ATS records in the red and have a combined ATS mark of 117-159-6 heading into Wednesday.

Here’s a closer look at those five teams getting beat by the fastbreak:

Los Angeles Lakers (28-30 SU, 23-34-1 ATS) – 16.3 fastbreak points allowed
Sacramento Kings (19-39 SU, 24-32-2 ATS) – 16.1 fastbreak points allowed
Milwaukee Bucks (27-28 SU, 26-29-0 ATS) – 15.3 fastbreak points allowed
Charlotte Bobcats (13-44 SU, 20-36-1 ATS) – 14.5 fastbreak points allowed
Minnesota Timberwolves (20-34 SU, 24-28-2 ATS) – 14.2 fastbreak points allowed

Note: The best teams versus the fastbreak – Indiana, Miami, Philadelphia, New York/Washington (tied), Toronto – have a combined ATS mark of 176-151-5 and only the 76ers and Knicks own sub .500 ATS records.


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NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Thursday, February 28

Ohio State at Northwestern, 7:00 ET ESPN2
Ohio State: 19-10 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Northwestern: 7-1 Under after playing BB games as an underdog

Utah State at Louisiana Tech, 8:00 ET
Utah State: 17-7 Under in road games
Louisiana Tech: 8-1 ATS after allowing 60 points or less

Duke at Virginia, 9:00 ET ESPN
Duke: 9-19 ATS off an ATS win as a favorite of 10+ points
Virginia: 12-2 ATS in home games

Oregon State at Oregon, 11:00 ET ESPNU
Oregon State: 6-0 ATS off BB conference losses
Oregon: 3-10 ATS off BB conference games

Gonzaga at BYU, 11:00 ET ESPN2
Gonzaga: 2-9 ATS away off 3+ conference games
BYU: 12-4 ATS at home after winning 2 of their last 3 games

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, February 28

LA Clippers at Indiana, 7:05 ET
LA Clippers: 2-11 ATS after making 12+ three-point shots
Indiana: 12-2 ATS off a home win by 10+ points

Philadelphia at Chicago, 8:05 ET TNT
Philadelphia: 16-4 ATS away off 6+ losses
Chicago: 1-10 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

Minnesota at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET TNT
Minnesota: 18-8 Under off a road game
LA Lakers: 10-22 ATS as a favorite of 10+ points