The Bum's February's College Basketball PODS-Stats-News & Game of the Year !

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Long Sheet

Sunday, February 9

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MICHIGAN ST (20 - 3) at WISCONSIN (18 - 5) - 2/9/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 32-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 5-0 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 5-0 straight up against WISCONSIN 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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TEMPLE (6 - 15) at HOUSTON (11 - 12) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 168-130 ATS (+25.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TEMPLE is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) in February games since 1997.


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




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EVANSVILLE (10 - 14) at BRADLEY (10 - 14) - 2/9/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
EVANSVILLE is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 4-1 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 4-1 straight up against BRADLEY 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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MARSHALL (8 - 16) at TULANE (12 - 11) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 64-91 ATS (-36.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 46-80 ATS (-42.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 46-78 ATS (-39.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.


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




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CHARLOTTE (14 - 8) at SOUTHERN MISS (20 - 3) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 45-72 ATS (-34.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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YOUNGSTOWN ST (13 - 11) at DETROIT (11 - 14) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-47 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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OAKLAND (9 - 16) at VALPARAISO (14 - 11) - 2/9/2014, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.


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




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DRAKE (12 - 11) at INDIANA ST (17 - 6) - 2/9/2014, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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ILLINOIS ST (13 - 10) at LOYOLA-IL (8 - 15) - 2/9/2014, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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MASSACHUSETTS (18 - 4) at RHODE ISLAND (11 - 12) - 2/9/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 76-119 ATS (-54.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 76-119 ATS (-54.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 43-84 ATS (-49.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 3-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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ILLINOIS (13 - 10) at PENN ST (12 - 11) - 2/9/2014, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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W MICHIGAN (13 - 8) at N ILLINOIS (10 - 11) - 2/9/2014, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in February games since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 66-93 ATS (-36.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 5-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CLEMSON (15 - 6) at SYRACUSE (22 - 0) - 2/9/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
CLEMSON is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.


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




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AKRON (15 - 7) at BOWLING GREEN (10 - 12) - 2/9/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 3-1 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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CONNECTICUT (17 - 5) at UCF (9 - 11) - 2/9/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCF is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UCF is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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CREIGHTON (19 - 3) at ST JOHNS (14 - 9) - 2/9/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-0 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 1-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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OREGON ST (13 - 9) at ARIZONA (22 - 1) - 2/9/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-0 straight up against OREGON ST 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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WASHINGTON (13 - 10) at COLORADO (17 - 6) - 2/9/2014, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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MONMOUTH (10 - 14) at ST PETERS (8 - 14) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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IONA (14 - 8) at CANISIUS (16 - 8) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
IONA is 37-64 ATS (-33.4 Units) in February games since 1997.
IONA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 4-2 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-2 straight up against CANISIUS 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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MANHATTAN (16 - 6) at NIAGARA (6 - 18) - 2/9/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 2-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 2-2 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, February 9

Michigan State won its last five games with Wisconsin, winning last two visits here by total of 5 points; Spartans are 9-1 in league despite being unable to get whole team healthy- Appling missed last game- they're 5-0 on road, winning last road game in OT at Iowa. Badgers lost three home games in row, first time that has happened under Ryan. Big Dozen home favorites of 4 or less points are 5-2 vs spread.

Youngstown State (-6) beat Detroit 77-63 at home Jan 18, scoring 1.17 ppp, making 9-20 from arc, just its second win in last nine series games. Penguins lost three of last four visits here, are 1-3 in last four games, as favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their Horizon road games. Horizon home favorites of 5 or less points are 5-12 vs spread. Detroit woin three of its last five games overall, but lost three of five Horizon home games.

Indiana State (-2) won 77-73 at Drake Jan 8, game they trailed by 4 with 9:07 left; Drake lost four of last five visits to Terre Haute, losing by 12-10-12-7 points. Sycamores are 2-2 as home favorites, winning at home by 12-3-15-14 points, with loss to Wichita in last home game. Drake is 1-4 vs spread on Valley road, losing by 11-10-10-18, with lone win at So. Illinois. MVC double digit home favorites are 6-4 vs spread.

UMass is 2-3 in last five games after starting season 16-1; they won six of last seven games with Rhode Island, winning three in row by 6-28-9 points; they're 4-2 in last six visits here. Minutemen lost last three road games, scoring 62.7 ppg. A-13 home underdogs are 10-8 against spread. Dogs are 3-0 vs spread in URI's A-13 home games; Rams lost by point to Saint Louis, beat George Mason/Dayton, are 2-0 as home dogs.

Illinois lost its last eight games; its last win was 75-55 (-8.5) vs Penn St. Jan 4, holding Lions to 29.8% from floor. Illini lost last two visits here by hoop each- home teams won last five series games. Big Dozen home favorites of 4 or less points are 5-2 vs spread. Penn State won three of last four games, is 1-1 as favorite- three of its last four home games were decided by 4 or less points. Illini is 1-5 as a dog, 1-2 on foreign soil.

Western Michigan won its last eight games vs Northern Illinois, winning last three visits here by 12-25-37 points; Broncos won four of last five games, are 0-4 as MAC favorites- dogs covered seven of their first nine MAC games. NIU won/covered last three games after a 1-5 start; they're 1-3 at home, beating Miami by 12 last game for first home win. MAC home underdogs of less than 5 points are 6-3 vs spread.

Clemson is 6-3 in ACC; 5-0 in games decided by 8 or less points, with losses by 15-33-19 points. Favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their road tilts; Tigers are 2-1 as road dogs. ACC double digit home favorites are 5-7 vs spread. Syracuse is playing its first game since becoming #1 in poll that means very little; they're 1-4 as home favorites, winning in dome by 5-12-4-2-6 points. This is first series meeting as ACC rivals.

Akron won its last nine games with Bowling Green; they've won nine in a row in Falcons' gym, with five of last seven by 9+ points. Zips are 4-1 on MAC road but struggled on offense last two games, scoring 57-52 points- they're 2-5 as MAC favorites, 1-2 on road. MAC home teams are 8-7 vs spread if spread was 3 or less points. Bowling Green is 1-3 in last four games, 2-3 at home, but they upset Buffalo in last home tilt.

UConn (-11) hammered UCF 84-61 at home Jan 11, holding Knights to 31.3% from floor. Huskies are 2-3 on AAC road, 1-1 as road favorites, winning at Memphis/Rutgers, losing at Cincinnati and the Texas schools. UCF is 1-8 vs spread in league, 0-5 at home, 0-3 as home dogs, losing by 25-12-1-10 points at home, with only win vs Temple. AAC home dogs are 6-10 vs spread, 1-5 if getting 7 or less points.

Creighton won four in row, 14 of last 15 games; they beat St John's by 3 at home (-12.5) Jan 28, after blowing 18-point lead with 10:46 left- that is Red Storm's only loss in their last five games. McDermott had 39 in that game but Gibbs didn't play- he played 21 minutes Friday. Bluejays are 3-1 on Big East road with alll three wins by 13+. Big East home dogs are 5-9 against the spread. St John's covered last three games as a dog.

Colorado (-4) lost 71-54 at Washington Jan 12 in game when Dinwiddie hurt his knee; home teams won all three series games- Huskies lost by 18 here in last visit two years ago. Pac-12 home favorites of 6 or less points are 6-7 vs spread. Buffaloes won last three home games by 21-4-5; they are 3-3 as home favorites. Washington lost its last five road games, by 9-26-12-5-9 points, but they're 3-2 vs spread as a road underdog.

Iona (-6.5) lost 85-83 at home to Canisius Jan 17, despite a 40-16 run in second half that erased a 20-point deficit; Gaels won six of last nine vs Canisius, but lost three of last four visits here. Iona won six in row since that game (5-1 vs spread); favorites are 5-1 vs spread in their MAAC away games. Canisius had 4-game win streak snapped by Manhattan on Friday. MAAC home favorites of 4 or less points are 8-6 vs spread.

Niagara is 11-3 in last 14 games vs Manhattan, sweeping Jaspers LY by 4-4 points; Jaspers are 1-6 in last seven visits here, but Niagara is awful, losing five of last six games- they're 2-4 at home, with three losses by 11 or more points. Jaspers won at Canisius Friday; they're 3-3 in last six games after 6-1 start. 3-3 on MAAC road, winning by 11-12-11 points. Manhattan is MAAC home underdogs are 5-10 against spread.

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Sunday, February 9

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. WISCONSIN
Michigan State is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Wisconsin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Wisconsin is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. HOUSTON
Temple is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
MONMOUTH vs. SAINT PETER'S
Monmouth is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Monmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Charlotte is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Miss
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
IONA vs. CANISIUS
Iona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iona's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Canisius's last 5 games when playing Iona
Canisius is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Iona

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Youngstown State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Youngstown State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
MARSHALL vs. TULANE
Marshall is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall's last 6 games on the road
Tulane is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tulane's last 7 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. NIAGARA
Manhattan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Manhattan is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Niagara
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Niagara's last 5 games at home
Niagara is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 2:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. VALPARAISO
Oakland is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Valparaiso
Oakland is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Valparaiso is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Valparaiso's last 5 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 3:05 PM
DRAKE vs. INDIANA STATE
Drake is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Drake's last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Indiana State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Indiana State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Illinois State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Loyola of Chicago's last 8 games
Loyola of Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. RHODE ISLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Massachusetts's last 6 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Massachusetts is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Rhode Island is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Rhode Island is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

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FEBRUARY 9, 4:00 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. BRADLEY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Evansville's last 6 games on the road
Evansville is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Bradley is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Evansville
Bradley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Evansville

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FEBRUARY 9, 4:15 PM
ILLINOIS vs. PENN STATE
Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Penn State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Illinois
Penn State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Illinois

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FEBRUARY 9, 4:30 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Northern Illinois
Western Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
Northern Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Western Michigan

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FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games on the road
Central Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Central Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
AKRON vs. BOWLING GREEN
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 7 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 6 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 6:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. SYRACUSE
Clemson is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Syracuse's last 10 games
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
OREGON STATE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Oregon State is 1-20 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 PM
CREIGHTON vs. ST. JOHN'S
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Creighton's last 18 games on the road
Creighton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. John's is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
St. John's is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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FEBRUARY 9, 8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home

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NCAAB

Sunday, February 9

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Game of the Day: Michigan State at Wisconsin
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Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin Badgers (-3.5)

Eighth-ranked Michigan State has been ravaged by injury, but constantly changing personnel has yet to affect its ability to challenge for another Big Ten title. The Spartans, who travel to No. 24 Wisconsin on Sunday, have been forced to use 12 different lineups over the last 18 games after Keith Appling (wrist) missed the first game of his career in Thursday’s win over Penn State. Appling’s absence left Denzel Valentine as the only Michigan State regular that has yet to miss a game this season.

The Spartans, who hold a half-game lead on Michigan atop the conference standings, got a much-needed boost off the bench from Adreian Payne (foot), who returned Thursday with 12 points in 18 minutes after a seven-game layoff. With coach Tom Izzo unsure of when Appling will play again, Payne’s presence may be even more critical against the Badgers, who will looking to end a rare three-game home losing streak. After setting a school record with a 16-0 start, Wisconsin is 2-5 since – its worst seven-game run since 2008-09.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS

LINE HISTORY: The Badgers opened as 3.5-point home favorites.

POWER RANKINGS: Michigan State (-14.1) - Wisconsin (-10.4) + home court (+3.0) = Michigan State -0.7

INJURY WATCH: Michigan State - Keith Appling (Wrist - Questionable)

WHY BET MICHIGAN STATE (20-3, 9-1 Big Ten): Payne’s box-score contribution may have been below his usual average, but the welcome he received from the Spartans’ crowd was captivating. "It was like Willis Reed coming off the bench (in reference to the New York Knicks captain's dramatic appearance in the 1970 NBA Finals),” Penn State coach Patrick Chambers told reporters after the game. "The crowd was going crazy - standing ovation." Payne is 22 points shy of becoming the 44th player in school history to score at least 1,000 points in his career.

WHY BET WISCONSIN (18-5, 5-5): The Badgers could use more offense from struggling 7-0 forward Frank Kaminsky, who set a school record with 43 points earlier in the season but has averaged six over his last three contests on 4-of-16 shooting. Freshman Nigel Hayes has picked up some of the slack, averaging 15.5 points over the last two games while converting 13 of his 14 field-goal attempts. Wisconsin connected on 43.5 percent of its 3-pointers in Tuesday’s win over Illinois – a stark contrast from the 27.9 percent the Badgers shot over their previous six contests.

TRENDS:

* Spartans are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
* Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Badgers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Connecticut at Central Florida
The Huskies look to bounce back from their 63-58 loss at Cincinnati on Thursday and come into their contest with Central Florida tonight carrying a 10-2 ATS record in their last 12 games following a SU defeat. Connecticut is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Huskies favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-6). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Game 817-818: Michigan State at Wisconsin (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 70.756; Wisconsin 76.207
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 5 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 2 1/2; 136
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-2 1/2); Under

Game 819-820: Temple at Houston (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 58.297; Houston 55.587
Dunkel Line: Temple by 2 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Houston by 3; 150
Dunkel Pick: Temple (+3); Under

Game 821-822: Evansville at Bradley (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 52.485; Bradley 55.079
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 5
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (+5)

Game 823-824: Marshall at Tulane (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 47.140; Tulane 53.712
Dunkel Line: Tulane by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulane by 2
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (-2)

Game 825-826: Charlotte at Southern Mississippi (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 53.513; Southern Mississippi 69.609
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 16; 142
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 12 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-12 1/2); Over

Game 827-828: Youngstown State at Detroit (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 54.547; Detroit 53.110
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit by 2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+2)

Game 829-830: Oakland at Valparaiso (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 49.429; Valparaiso 62.546
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 13
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 8
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-8)

Game 831-832: Drake at Indiana State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 54.345; Indiana State 60.216
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 6
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Drake (+10)

Game 833-834: Illinois State at Loyola-Chicago (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 52.623; Loyola-Chicago 58.718
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 6
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago

Game 835-836: Massachusetts at Rhode Island (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 62.138; Rhode Island 63.161
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 1; 146
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 4; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+4); Over

Game 837-838: Illinois at Penn State (4:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 60.486; Penn State 67.816
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 7 1/2; 127
Vegas Line: Penn State by 3; 134
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-3); Under

Game 839-840: Western Michigan at Northern Illinois (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 55.991; Northern Illinois 50.027
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 6
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-3 1/2)

Game 841-842: Clemson at Syracuse (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 60.716; Syracuse 78.267
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 17 1/2; 109
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 13 1/2; 112
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-13 1/2); Under

Game 843-844: Akron at Bowling Green (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 57.867; Bowling Green 52.913
Dunkel Line: Akron by 5
Vegas Line: Akron by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-2 1/2)

Game 845-846: Connecticut at Central Florida (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 71.865; Central Florida 61.134
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 10 1/2; 147
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 6; 140
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-6); Over

Game 847-848: Creighton at St. John's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 70.924; St. John's 72.021
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 1; 140
Vegas Line: Creighton by 3; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+3); Under

Game 849-850: Oregon State at Arizona (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 61.461; Arizona 80.024
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 18 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: Arizona by 14 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-14 1/2); Under

Game 851-852: Washington at Colorado (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 63.541; Colorado 65.808
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2 1/2; 149
Vegas Line: Colorado by 6 1/2; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+6 1/2); Over

Game 853-854: Monmouth at St. Peter's (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Monmouth 48.691; St. Peter's 49.388
Dunkel Line: St. Peter's by 1
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 4
Dunkel Pick: Monmouth (+4)

Game 855-856: Iona at Canisius (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 59.758; Canisius 58.751
Dunkel Line: Iona by 1
Vegas Line: Canisius by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iona (+1 1/2)

Game 857-858: Manhattan at Niagara (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 55.348; Niagara 51.345
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 4
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 7
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (+7)

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Sunday's Top Action

February 8, 2014


The top two teams in the nation will be back in action this Sunday after surviving a close call this past week. The No. 1 Syracuse Orange will host Clemson in an ACC matchup while in the Pac-12 the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats welcome Oregon State to the McKale Center.

Clemson Tigers at. No. 1 Syracuse Orange (ESPNU, 6:00 p.m. ET)

Clemson has strung together a couple of wins to move to 6-3 straight-up in the ACC. The Tigers covered as 7 ½-point road underdogs in a 53-49 victory over Florida State but came up short against the spread in a 45-41 squeaker over Georgia Tech as 6 ½-point favorites at home. The common tread in most of Clemson’s games this season against the ACC has been an anemic offense that is averaging 54.9 points a game. Overall, it is averaging 63 PPG on the year which is ranked near the bottom of Division I.

The primary reason the Tigers have remained competitive this is a defensive effort that is ranked first in the nation in points allowed (55.0). When you combine this with a struggling offense it is easy to see why the total has stayed UNDER in 10 of 16 games even after the Oddsmakers’ continued downward adjustments on the line. Clemson is 5-4 ATS in conference play and the total has stayed UNDER in six of those contests.

You can expect a pretty low total line to be set for this game considering that Syracuse has made its living this season shutting down opposing teams. It is allowing an average of 59.1 points a game, which is the eighth-lowest total in the nation. The result has been a perfect 22-0 SU start that includes a 9-0 mark in its first season in the ACC. The Orange have failed to cover in their last two games after going 5-1-1 ATS in their first seven conference games. This past Monday, they held off Notre Dame 61-55 as 11 ½-point home favorites after ending up on the right side of a thrilling 91-89 overtime victory against Duke as 4 ½-point favorite at home last Saturday.

Syracuse is a profitable 11-6-1 ATS on the year, but these last two games dropped it to 4-5-1 ATS at home. The total has also been a profitable play after staying UNDER in nine of 17 games overall and in seven of nine contests in ACC play.

The Orange opened as 14-point home favorites over Clemson for Sunday’s game, which will be the only scheduled meeting this season.

These two last met in the 2007 NCAA Tournament with Clemson coming out on top 74-70 while covering by the thinnest of margins as a 3 ½-point favorite. More recently, the Orange have covered in 10 of their last 15 games against a team with a SU winning record.

Oregon State Beavers at No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (Pac-12 Network, 7:00 p.m. ET)

Oregon State fell to an even 5-5 SU in the Pac-12 with an 86-82 overtime loss to Arizona State this past Thursday night, but it covered as a seven-point road underdog. It is 6-4 ATS in conference play and the total has gone 5-4-1 in the 10 games. The Beavers are averaging 77.3 PPG, but they have now scored 80 points or more in five of their last eight outings. Pac-12 scoring leader Roberto Nelson put up 26 points in the loss to the Sun Devils and he has now hit or exceeded his 22-point scoring average in six of his last seven games.

Nelson is shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from 3-point range and the team as a whole is ranked 17th in the nation with a field goal percentage of 48.7 percent. The Beavers’ issues have been on the other end of the court with a defense that is allowing an average of 74.3 PPG.

Arizona only dropped to No. 2 in the latest AP poll after last Saturday’s 60-58 loss to California as a six-point road favorite, but there has to be some level of concern after it had to sweat out a 67-65 victory over Oregon as a 12-point home favorite this past Thursday.

The impact from the loss of forward Brandon Ashley, who is done for the season with a foot injury, was apparent against the Ducks as the Wildcats’ defense had to tighten-up down the stretch to seal the win. Arizona may have trouble hitting its 73.3-point scoring average without one of its top scorers in the lineup, but its defense is still one of the best in the nation in points allowed (57.2).

The Wildcats are 22-1 SU this season with a 13-9 record ATS. They have now failed to cover in their last five outings and the total has stayed UNDER in all five games. Overall, they are 8-6 ATS at home with the total staying UNDER in 10 of 13 home games with a posted line.

Arizona has been installed as a 14 ½-point home favorite for the first of two meetings between these two conference foes in the regular season.

The Wildcats bring a five-game SU winning streak against Oregon State into this matchup, but the Beavers have a 7-2 edge ATS in the last nine meetings. The total has gone OVER in three of the last four games.

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Spartans, Badgers clash

February 9, 2014


MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS (20-3) at WISCONSIN BADGERS (18-5)
Sportsbook.ag Line: Wisconsin -2 ½

No. 9 Michigan State could finally be at full strength when it hits the road Sunday afternoon to take on Wisconsin.

The Spartans started the season 18-1, but have alternated wins and losses in each of the past five games and are coming off an 82-67 victory over Penn State on Thursday night. However, the biggest victory in that game was the return of C/F Adreian Payne, who had been out seven games with a foot injury. He scored 12 points and grabbed three rebounds in 18 minutes of action, helping Michigan State improve to 13-9 ATS overall and 7-3 ATS (9-1 SU) in Big Ten play. Injuries have hurt the Spartans as of late, as starting SF Branden Dawson remains out for another three weeks with a hand injury, while starting PG Keith Appling (wrist) missed Thursday's game and is questionable for Sunday.

Like the Spartans, the Badgers got off to a terrific start this season, winning their first 16 games. However, things have not been so smooth as of late, as the Badgers have lost five of their past seven contests (SU and ATS) to fall to 11-10-2 ATS overall and 4-6 ATS (5-5 SU) in the conference. Under Bo Ryan, Wisconsin has been one of the most consistent teams in the country, and especially good at defending home court. In the previous three seasons, the Badgers lost just five conference home games, but have already lost three this season, going 10-3 SU and 5-7-1 ATS at Kohl Center. Michigan State has dominated this series with five consecutive victories (SU and ATS) including two straight in Madison. In last season's two wins, the Spartans defense suffocated the Badgers, allowing just 45.0 PPG in the two matchups.

Michigan State has been strong on both ends of the court this season, scoring 78.5 PPG (38th in nation) on 47.1% FG (52nd in Div. I) with a whopping 17.5 APG (5th in nation). The Spartans are also a strong rebounding club (38.7 RPG, 33rd in Div. I) and rank among the top-50 teams in the nation in scoring defense (65.0 PPG), steals (7.8 SPG) and blocks (5.2 BPG). Head coach Tom Izzo has one of the most experienced teams in all of the country, with stars all over the court.

SG Gary Harris (18.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 2.0 SPG) has taken his game to the next level. In his past five contests, Harris is averaging 18.8 PPG (43% threes) and 2.2 SPG. He is as complete of scorer as there is in the country, but he struggled last season versus Wisconsin, averaging only 8.5 PPG on 7-of-17 FG (41%).

But with the return of C/F Adrien Payne (15.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG) down low, things will only get easier on the offensive end for Harris. Payne had a terrible game in Madison last season with two points and two rebounds in 33 minutes of action, but played much stronger in the home win against the Badgers with nine points and 11 boards. While Payne returned on Thursday, another player went to the bench.

PG Keith Appling (15.0 PPG, 4.9 APG, 3.5 APG) missed the first game of his career on Thursday night against Penn State, and is questionable for Sunday. Appling is a terrific leader throughout his four-year career as a point guard for the Spartans, and he torched Wisconsin for 19.0 PPG and 5.5 RPG in last season's two games.

If Appling cannot play Sunday, PG Denzel Valentine showed that he is more than capable of filling in, finishing with 11 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four steals Thursday against the Nittany Lions.

Sharp-shooting SF Kenny Kaminski (6.1 PPG, 51% threes) is coming on in his freshman season, finishing with 19 points on 7-of-9 FG and 5-of-6 threes in the victory over Penn State. As this team continues to get healthier, they are going to become even more difficult to beat. Izzo has a streak where every player that has played through his senior year has made the Final Four, and that streak is on the line this season.

Wisconsin has been a more powerful offense than in years' past, scoring 73.6 PPG (124th in Div. I) on 45.8% FG (105th in nation), and has taken great care of the basketball with only 8.3 turnovers per game (2nd-fewest in Div. I). The Badgers have also been stingy on defense by allowing only 63.3 PPG (34th in nation) on 42.4% FG and 33.2% threes, but they have surrendered 68.3 PPG during their past seven games. Wisconsin has also struggled to clean the glass, ranking 252nd in the country in rebounding (33.7 RPG), which could be a huge factor Sunday against a relentless Spartans team. Although Bo Ryan’s team has not been playing their best basketball in the past three weeks, this is still a squad that has defeated three ranked opponents, including now-No. 3 Florida, and there is still a lot of talent on this roster.

SF Sam Dekker (13.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG) is a talented forward that has the ability to score off the dribble, as well as taking his defenders down on the block. He has scored in double-figures in 12 of his past 14 contests, but was very quiet in last season's series with MSU, tallying only 6.0 PPG and 2.5 RPG.

SG Ben Brust (13.3 PPG, 40% threes, 4.7 RPG, 40 % from three), C Frank Kaminsky (12.4 PPG, 41% threes, 6.0 RPG) and PG Traevon Jackson (11.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 3.9 APG) are all capable of having big games scoring. Brust has 16.7 PPG in his past three games and averaged 9.0 PPG (5-for-14 FG) in the two losses to Michigan State last season. Kaminsky has 14 double-figure scoring games this season, including 43 points versus North Dakota, but has been limited to 6.0 PPG on 4-of-16 FG over his past three contests. Jackson played very well in Tuesday's loss at Illinois (14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists), and could benefit greatly from the potential absence of Keith Appling. In last season's two defeats to the Spartans, Jackson averaged a paltry 3.5 PPG on 2-of-13 FG.

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Sunday, February 9

ATS Betting Trends

MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS in road lined games

WISCONSIN is 5-15 ATS in home games after playing a road game

TEMPLE is 74-50 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

HOUSTON is 1-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses

EVANSVILLE is 9-31 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists

BRADLEY is 36-20 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games

MARSHALL is 8-19 ATS as an underdog

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Sunday, February 9

ATS Betting Trends

MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS in road lined games

WISCONSIN is 5-15 ATS in home games after playing a road game

TEMPLE is 74-50 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

HOUSTON is 1-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses

EVANSVILLE is 9-31 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists

BRADLEY is 36-20 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games

MARSHALL is 8-19 ATS as an underdog

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February's Record:

*****............38 - 44 - 1

DOUBLE PLAYS.. 21 - 14 - 1

TRIPLE PLAYS.... 14 - 12


Sunday, February 9

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Michigan St - 1:00 PM ET Michigan St +4 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Wisconsin - Under 133 500

Monmouth-NJ - 2:00 PM ET Monmouth-NJ +3.5 500 *****
St. Peter's -

Temple - 2:00 PM ET Houston -2.5 500
Houston - Over 148.5 500

Marshall - 2:00 PM ET Marshall +2 500
Tulane -

Iona - 2:00 PM ET Iona +1.5 500 *****
Canisius -

Manhattan - 2:00 PM ET Manhattan -7.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Niagara -

Youngstown St. - 2:00 PM ET Youngstown St. +2 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Detroit -

Charlotte - 2:00 PM ET Charlotte +13 500
Southern Miss -
Under 137 500
Oakland - 2:35 PM ET Valparaiso -7.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Valparaiso -

Drake - 3:05 PM ET Drake +9.5 500
Indiana St. -

Evansville - 4:00 PM ET Bradley -5 500
Bradley -

Illinois St. - 4:00 PM ET Loyola-Chicago +1 500
Loyola-Chicago -

Massachusetts - 4:00 PM ET Massachusetts -4 500 *****
Rhode Island - Over 140 500

Illinois - 4:15 PM ET Penn St. -3 500
Penn St. - Under 133 500

Western Michigan - 4:30 PM ET Western Michigan -3.5 500 *****
Northern Illinois -

Akron - 6:00 PM ET Akron -2 500
Bowling Green -

Connecticut - 6:00 PM ET Connecticut -6.5 500 *****
Central Florida - Over 140 500

Clemson - 6:00 PM ET Clemson +12.5 500
Syracuse - Under 115 500

Oregon St. - 7:00 PM ET Oregon St. +16.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Arizona - Under 133.5 500

Creighton - 7:00 PM ET Creighton -2.5 500
St. John's - Over 143 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Washington - 8:00 PM ET Washington +8 500 *****
Colorado - Over 141 500

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Monday, February 10

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Hofstra - 7:00 PM ET James Madison -6.5 500
James Madison -

Iowa St. - 7:00 PM ET West Virginia +2 500 *****
West Virginia - Over 156.5 500

Providence - 7:00 PM ET Providence +5 500 *****
Georgetown - Over 129.5 500

Fairfield - 7:00 PM ET Siena -7 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Siena -

Marist - 7:00 PM ET Quinnipiac -7 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Quinnipiac -

Furman - 7:00 PM ET Western Carolina -13 500
Western Carolina -

Miami-Florida - 7:00 PM ET Miami-Florida +5 500
Florida St. - Under 117.5 500

Towson - 7:00 PM ET NC-Wilmington +3.5 500
NC-Wilmington -

Western Kentucky - 8:05 PM ET Western Kentucky +3 500 *****
Arkansas St. -

Maryland - 9:00 PM ET Maryland +11 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Virginia - Under 128.5 500

Kansas - 9:00 PM ET Kansas St. +3.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Kansas St. - Over 136.5 500

Southern Utah - 10:05 PM ET Sacramento State -10.5 500
Sacramento State -

[wayne1218]

Hey Bum, I still have not seen an email from you regarding the Luck of the Draw pool. Are you playing? Are you able to Paypal payment? Sorry but I need to know cuz its filled up and I have others lined up to play if you cannot.

Thanks,

Wayne

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February's Record:

*****............40 - 49 - 1

DOUBLE PLAYS.. 22 - 18 - 1

TRIPLE PLAYS.... 17 - 15


Tuesday, February 11

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Wake Forest - 7:00 PM ET N.C. State -6 500 TRIPLE PLAY
N.C. State - Over 139.5 500

Florida - 7:00 PM ET Florida -2 500
Tennessee - Under 128.5 500

Marquette - 7:00 PM ET Seton Hall -1.5 500
Seton Hall - Under 132.5 500

Clemson - 7:00 PM ET Notre Dame -4 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Notre Dame -

Oklahoma St. - 7:00 PM ET Texas -4.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Texas - Over 145 500

Southern Illinois - 8:00 PM ET Wichita St. -15 500 *****
Wichita St. -

Mississippi - 9:00 PM ET Alabama -3 500
Alabama - Under 138 500

Michigan - 9:00 PM ET Ohio St. -3.5 500 *****
Ohio St. - Over 128.5 500

Xavier - 9:00 PM ET Xavier -2 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Butler - Under 134 500

Utah St. - 9:15 PM ET Utah St. +4.5 500
Colorado St. - Over 134 500

San Diego St. - 11:05 PM ET San Diego St. -4 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Wyoming - Under 118 500

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Yes Wayne am in.....i just haven't had time the last few days to get anything done....i barely make it here on time for the 4pm games........sorry

But am in........

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Hot & Not

February 10, 2014


Southern Utah Thunderbirds (7-0 ATS L/7) - Ok, so the Thunderbirds are 1-19 SU this season. So what? The team has covered seven games in a row, and it has come awfully close in just about all of those games to pulling off upsets. Southern Utah has lost its last six games by seven points or fewer, and for a team that has been a dog by at least eight points in its last nine games, that's a heck of an accomplishment that's done nothing but line its supporters' pockets with cash.

Duke Blue Devils (7-0 ATS L/7) - The Dookies really started going when they returned form off a loss at Littlejohn Coliseum, where Clemson clocked Jabari Parker and his mates by two touchdowns. They didn't cover their first game off of that stretch when they beat UVA at home, but since that point, seven games have resulted in seven covers. Expect Duke to be a Top 10 team once again this week after destroying both BC and Wake Forest, marking the sixth time in the team's last seven games which it beat an ACC foe by at least 15 points.

Long Beach State 49ers (6-0 ATS L/6) - The Big West is littered with garbage this year, but the 49ers are threatening to make a real run here in conference play. They have won five of their last six games and have covered all six, and now, they might have some clear sailing to get back above .500. The team is a whopping 8-2-1 ATS on the road this year, and LBSU could definitely be a team to watch out for going forward.

Wofford Terriers (6-0 ATS L/6) - The Terriers are largely in the same shape that the 49ers are in. Neither team is all that good, but both play in really bad conferences. Wofford has won six straight games and covered all six, and it will get its way up to seven wins in a row after the team takes on Hiawassee College this week on Tuesday in a really oddly placed non-conference and non-Division I game on the slate.

Cleveland State Vikings (6-0 ATS L/6) - The Vikes have been doing this all year long. They have six straight wins, and when they score 70 points or more, they win and they cover. In fact, three of their failed attempts at covering games this year have come when they have failed to reach the 70-point plateau, and they only have five ATS defeats on the whole campaign. After winning four straight on the road, four straight are coming at home for Cleveland State, and the club could be set to soar to the top of the Horizon League as a result.

North Carolina Tar Heels (5-0 ATS L/5) - We've already talked about one team on Tobacco Road, and now, we get to talk about the other. The Tar Heels have covered five games in a row as well, and interestingly enough, they draw Duke this week on Wednesday. The difference has been G Marcus Paige, who has really rounded into one of the best point guards in the country. He's averaging 17.0 points per game, and he is also a fantastic distributor of the rock.

Murray State Racers (5-0 ATS L/5) - The Racers are 7-1 ATS at home this season, and the only games which they have lost since the start of the year have come on the road against Belmont and Eastern Illinois. Only that loss to the Bruins looks shaky, and the defeat by three was nothing in comparison to the eight-point spread. With three straight home games coming up, there is a real chance for the Racers to continue their good fortune, and they very well could end up back on this list in a couple weeks with nine straight covers.