Friday's Trends and Indexes - 2/7 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel

Portland at Indiana
The Pacers play host to Portland tonight with the Blazers carrying a 2-8 ATS record in their last 10 meetings in Indiana. Indiana is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Pacers favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-6). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Game 801-802: LA Lakers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 108.121; Philadelphia 114.692
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 6 1/2; 222
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 218
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-2 1/2); Over

Game 803-804: Portland at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.957; Indiana 126.862
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 8; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 6; 196
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-6); Under

Game 805-806: Cleveland at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 112.621; Washington 118.674
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 8 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+8 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Oklahoma City at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 128.276; Orlando 111.585
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 16 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 200
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-9); Under

Game 809-810: Sacramento at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 120.296; Boston 114.489
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 6; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-1); Under

Game 811-812: Denver at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.746; New York 116.704
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 3; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 1; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-1); Over

Game 813-814: Brooklyn at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 115.861; Detroit 119.494
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 3 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1 1/2); Over

Game 815-816: Utah at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 115.197; Dallas 125.838
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 10 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 9; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-9); Under

Game 817-818: Minnesota at New Orleans (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 123.032; New Orleans 119.448
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Over

Game 819-820: Toronto at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 119.446; LA Clippers 128.139
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-5 1/2); Under

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NHL
Dunkel

Chicago at Phoenix
The Blackhawks head to Phoenix tonight where they are 5-0 in their last 5 meetings against the Coyotes. Chicago is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Game 1-2: Edmonton at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.448; New Jersey 11.892
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-170); Under

Game 3-4: Florida at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.772; Carolina 10.698
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+150); Under

Game 5-6: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 13.307; Pittsburgh 12.455
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+150); Under

Game 7-8: Chicago at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.566; Phoenix 11.033
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-130); Over

Game 9-10: Columbus at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.029; San Jose 12.430
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-175); Under

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Inside The Stats: Suns shine as double-digit dogs

Let’s take a look at what’s happening on the hardwood as we enter this weekend. All results are ATS (Against The Spread) through February 5 unless noted otherwise.

Good Guise

With less than six weeks remaining on the regular season portion of the 2013-14 College Basketball campaign, and the NCAA and other postseason tournaments just around the corner, it’s time to analyze how teams have fared this season on games versus winning teams.

One team stands head and shoulders above all others in games against opponents sporting a winning record: Wichita State. The Shockers are 10-0 SU and 9-1 ATS in game against Division-1 foes with more wins than losses.

It should be noted Virginia is cooking of late against the same, taking a 7-1 SU and 8-0 ATS mark in its last games against winners into Monday’s meeting with Maryland.

On the flip side, a handful of teams have really struggled in contests against winning opposition this season, namely: Cal Irvine 1-7 SU/ATS, Colorado State 2-8 SU/ATS, James Madison 0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS, Louisiana Lafayette 1-6 SU/ATS and Towson State 1-5 ATS.


Bad Guise

Teams who have dominated losing opponents this season include: Fordham 4-0 SU/ATS, Iowa 4-0 SU/ATS, Long Beach State 5-1 SU/ATS, Stanford 4-0 SU/ATS, TCU 4-0 ATS and Valparaiso 5-0 SU/ATS.

Finally, this contingent has consistently played down to the level of opposition: Central Florida 0-4 ATS, Fullerton State 1-5 SU/ATS, Indiana State 0-5 ATS, Loyola Chicago 1-5-1 ATS, NC Wilmington 0-6 SU/ATS, South Alabama 1-5 SU/ATS, Western Michigan 1-6 ATS and Wright State 0-5 ATS.


Putting On The ‘D’

Listed below are the Top 5 college hoops teams on the defensive front, in Defensive Field Goal percentage and Rebound Margin. Look to ‘play on’ these teams in either revenge or underdog roles:

Defensive Field Goal Percentage:

1. SMU 37.2
2. Arizona 37.6
3. Southern 37.6
4. Florida State 37.7
5. Clemson 37.8

Rebounding Margin:

1. Quinnipiac +12.1
2. Indiana +11.0
3. Iowa +10.9
4. Arizona +10.9
2. Kentucky +10.6


Here is a list of the Top 5 NBA defensive teams:

Scoring Defense:

1. Pacers 90.2
2. Bulls 92.8
3. Grizzlies 95.3
4. Raptors 96.6
5. Bobcats 96.9

Rebounding Margin:

1. Thunder +5.2
2. Pacers +4.9
3. Trailblazers +3.7
4. Grizzlies +3.0
5. Warriors +3.0


Big Ugly Dogs

In a season gone sour, the Milwaukee Bucks have been the league’s biggest money burner as double-digit dogs this campaign, gone 2-10 ATS.

Conversely, the Phoenix Suns have enjoyed a reversal of fortune in more ways than one this season, leading the league as double-digit dogs at 4-1 ATS.

Meanwhile, double-digit dogs have struggled league wide at home, going just 5-10 ATS, including 0-7 ATS when playing off a pair of losses.

Double-digit dogs have been at their best in conference play, going 31-21-2 ATS, including 4-1 ATS versus non-rested foes.


Stat Of The Week

Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon is 14-1 ATS in his career when playing with same season loss revenge of 6 or more points versus a sub .720 opponent.

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NCAAB

Saturday, February 8

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Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB cheat sheet: Early games
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Virginia Cavaliers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (+7)

The Cavaliers’ success is sparked by a defense that holds opponents to 38.2 percent shooting from the field and has held ACC opposition to less than 50 percent from the field in 26 consecutive games. Malcolm Brogdon has played particularly well on offense of late, averaging 16.8 points in his past four contests. Virginia won by double digits in 11 of its past 12 victories, with the upset of Pittsburgh the lone close win.

Yellow Jackets center Daniel Miller is one of the hottest players in the ACC, averaging 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in his past four games with a pair of 14-rebound efforts. The Yellow Jackets are very thin at guard without Golden, and sophomore Marcus Georges-Hunt didn’t help matters Tuesday by shooting 1-for-13 from the field. Georgia Tech will next face Duke at home and travel to top-ranked Syracuse.

TRENDS

* Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.
* Yellow Jackets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. ACC foes.
* Over is 5-0 in Virginia's last five games vs. teams with winning records.
* Over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.


Virginia Tech Hokies at Pittsburgh Panthers (-20)

The Hokies have lost nine consecutive games and are 1-9 in ACC play. Part of the Hokies' problem has been a major lack of efficiency, with each of their top three scorers - swingman Jarell Eddie and guards Ben Emelogu and Adam Smith - shooting less than 40 percent from the floor. Eddie is shooting a combined 3-of-22 from the field over his past two games, including 1-of-12 from 3-point range.

The Panthers do many things well at both ends of the floor, but passes that lead to baskets have been their specialty. Pittsburgh is 19th nationally in assists per game (16.1), with Patterson (4.4) and guard James Robinson (four) taking on an active role in that regard. Patterson has been one of the most well-rounded players in the conference, averaging 17.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc.

TRENDS

* Hokies are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games.
* Panthers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. ACC opponents.
* Under is 10-1 in Virginia Tech's last 11 games following an ATS loss.
* Over is 12-5 in Pittsburgh's last 17 games.


Alabama Crimson Tide at Florida Gators (-14)

Trevor Releford has been the Crimson Tide’s only consistent offensive threat, averaging 18 points to place seventh in the SEC while shooting 49.4 percent from the field and 90 from the free throw line. Guard Retin Obasohan is the other player averaging in double figures scoring (11.4) for Alabama, but shot 6-of-24 in the last three contests. Freshman forward Shannon Hale has totaled only 21 points in three games.

Freshman Chris Walker gives the Gators another offensive threat on the interior to go along with Patric Young and Dorian Finney-Smith - averaging 10.7 and 10 points, respectively. That should help guard Michael Frazier II, who is averaging 15.8 points over the last five games including 18 against Alabama, while making 62 from 3-point range overall. Casey Prather leads the SEC in shooting percentage (62.3) and the Gators in scoring (15.7).

TRENDS

* Crimson Tide are 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games.
* Gators are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss.
* Under is 16-5 in Alabama's last 21 games following an ATS win.
* Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.


Texas Longhorns at Kansas State Wildcats (-4)

Jonathan Holmes leads the team in scoring (13.7) and had another stellar game versus TCU, pouring in 20 points and grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds. The Longhorns are ranked fifth nationally in rebounding and have won the battle of the boards in 17 of their 22 games this season. Isaiah Taylor tops the Longhorns in assists (3.6) and dished out a game-high seven helpers against the Horned Frogs.

Marcus Foster leads the Wildcats in scoring (13.9) and tallied a team-high 23 points in the loss to West Virginia. Free-throw shooting continues to plague Kansas State, which is making 64.4 percent of their attempts from the line, and finished just 8-of-19 versus the Mountaineers. The Wildcats are ranked 20th nationally in 3-point field goal percentage defense, holding their opponents to 28.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

TRENDS

* Longhorns are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following an ATS loss.
* Wildcats are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games.
* Over is 9-2 in Texas' last 11 Saturday games.
* Under is 14-3 in Kansas State's last 17 home games.


Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs (+13)

The Wildcats are second in the league in scoring behind Arkansas while topping the SEC in shooting percentage (47.6) and rebounding margin (plus-10.4). Kentucky has won five of its last six games, but will look to improve on its 2-2 road record in the conference – the losses coming by a combined seven points. Draft lottery prospect Julius Randle leads the way, shooting 52.3 percent from the field

The Bulldogs are third in the league in steals per game (8.2), but have struggled overall on the defensive end while allowing a league-worst 44.3 percent shooting. Leading scorer Craig Sword (13.2) has been limited to 7.2 points per game and 14-of-47 shooting over the last five contests after averaging 17.3 over the previous four. Gavin Ware contributes 10.5 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds per game.

TRENDS

* Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
* Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games.
* Over is 4-1 in Kentucky's last five road games.
* Underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.


Michigan Wolverines at Iowa Hawkeyes (-5)

Wolverines Forward Glenn Robinson III (13.6) is second on the team in scoring behind Stauskas (17.3) and tied his career high of 23 points in the rout of Nebraska. Robinson had failed to reach double digits in each of the previous three games but made a season-high three 3-pointers while rediscovering his shooting stroke. The Wolverines have won 11 of the past 13 meetings.

Backup center Gabriel Olaseni has scored 14 or more points in three of the past four games after tallying 14 on 5-of-5 shooting in a loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday. Olaseni averages 6.9 points and 5.4 rebounds and has taken major strides as a junior. Iowa leading scorer Roy Devyn Marble (16 per game) had only 10 points against Ohio State, his lowest output in Big Ten play this season.

TRENDS

* Wolverines are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games.
* Hawkeyes are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games following a loss.
* Over is 22-6-1 in Michigan's last 29 Saturday games.
* Home team is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.


TCU Horned Frogs at Iowa State Cyclones (-19)

The injury-plagued Horned Frogs, who have five players out for the season due to injuries, have struggled on the boards with a minus-6.7 rebounding margin and were outrebounded 56-25 in Tuesday's loss to Texas. Junior guard Kyan Anderson, one of only four players on the roster to play in all 21 games this season, leads the team in scoring (15.1) and has connected on 26-of-70 3-point attempts.

Marshall transfer DeAndre Kane, who is averaging 16.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game, is making a strong run for All-American honors and just missed a triple-double in the win at Oklahoma State, finishing with 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Cyclones forward Melvin Ejim leads the Big 12 in scoring (18.3) and has posted seven double-doubles.

TRENDS

* Horned Frogs are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games vs. Big 12 opponents.
* Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. teams with losing records.
* Under is 5-1 in TCU's last six games.
* Over i 20-5-1 in Iowa State's last 26 home games.


West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks (-13.5)

The Mountaineers rank last in the Big 12 in field-goal percentage defense, allowing teams to go off at 43.6 percent, and do not get much offensively from anyone other than Eron Harris, Juwan Staten and fellow guard Terry Henderson. Wednesday's victory over Oklahoma was the first in a string of four straight games against ranked teams. Staten (5.96) and Tharpe (5.19) both rank in the top-3 in the Big 12 in assists.

The Jayhawks enjoy one of the finest collections of freshmen talent in the country, including a pair of potential No. 1 overall draft picks in Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid. The two have taken turns showing off their skills but are battling inconsistency. Embiid was held to five points on 1-of-6 shooting while struggling through foul trouble in the win over Baylor and Wiggins is 6-of-25 from the floor in the last two contests.

TRENDS

* Mountaineers are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game.
* Jayhawks are 6-2-1 in their last nine games.
* Over is 12-2 in West Virginia's last 14 games vs. Big 12 foes.
* Over is 7-0 in Kansas' last seven Saturday games.


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NCAAB

Saturday, February 8

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Saint Louis Billikens at La Salle Explorers (+4)

Guard Austin McBroom is the only player among the Billikens' top eight scorers that shoots better than 33 percent from 3-point range. The 5-9 sophomore connects at 39 percent from long range and is also the team's top free-throw shooter at 91.1 percent. Dwayne Evans paces Saint Louis in scoring (14.6) and rebounding (6.5).

The Explorers' best player in last Saturday's win against Duquesne was center Steve Zack, who posted 16 points and 16 rebounds, as well as three blocks and a pair of steals in the 71-63 triumph. Jerrell Wright paced the team against UMass with 16 points and seven boards, but senior guard Tyrone Garland continued to struggle in both games. Garland (13.9 points per game) is shooting a career-worst 34.4 percent this season.

TRENDS

* Billikens are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games vs. Atlantic 10 foes.
* Explorers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games.
* Under is 8-0 in Saint Louis' last eight road games vs. teams with winning home records.
* Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.


Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio State Buckeyes (-11.5)

The Boilermakers had surrendered an average of 75.3 points in three previous games but limited Minnesota to 60 in regulation on Wednesday and controlled the glass 50-40 to pull out of their slump. A.J. Hammons collected 20 points and 14 boards in the win and will be counted on again to counter the interior strength of the Buckeyes. Hammons went for 18 points, a career-high 16 rebounds, five blocks and four assists in the first meeting.

LaQuinton Ross produced career highs of 25 points and 12 rebounds in the Dec 31 meeting and has done his part with 13 points in each of the last two contests, providing just enough at the offensive end to give Craft some support. Craft scored all seven of his points in the final four minutes at Wisconsin and followed it up with the stellar all-around game at Iowa to help ensure the Buckeyes a .500 conference record.

TRENDS

* Boilermakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a win.
* Buckeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games.
* Over is 6-0 in Purdue's last six games vs. teams with winning records.
* Over is 6-0 in the last six meetings.


Duke Blue Devils at Boston College Eagles (+10.5)

Guard Rasheed Sulaimon (9.1 average) has put together strong back-to-back outings after going 2-of-15 from the field over a two-game span. Suliamon followed up a solid 16-point performance against Syracuse with 19 against Wake Forest and has scored in double digits in eight of 12 games following a slow start. The Blue Devils hold a 17-2 series edge and have won the last eight meetings.

Forward Ryan Anderson has been playing stellar basketball despite the team’s swoon and is averaging 19.7 points on 20-of-29 shooting over the past three games. Anderson leads the Eagles in rebounding (7.1) and ranks second on the squad in scoring (15.2) behind slumping guard Olivier Hanlan (17.7). Hanlan is averaging just 10 points on 8-of-20 shooting over the past three games.

TRENDS

* Blue Devils are 6-0 ATS in their last six games.
* Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. the ACC.
* Over is 5-2 in Duke's last seven games following a victory.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.


Baylor Bears at Oklahoma Sooners (-5)

Cory Jefferson leads the Bears with 12.6 points and eight rebounds and Brady Heslip adds 11.3 points, hitting a team-high 46.8 percent from the 3-point line. Kenny Chery contributes 10.6 points and 4.8 assists and Gathers adds 7.9 points and 7.6 rebounds off the bench. The Bears are 2-4 against ranked opponents, including last week's road win at Oklahoma State that is Baylor's only win in its last seven games.

Buddy Hield leads five Sooner starters in double figures with 16.9 points and has hit at least three 3-pointers in seven conference games. Cameron Clark adds 15.8 points and freshman point guard Jordan Woodard, who has recorded at least seven assists eight times, adds 11.8 points. Ryan Spangler averages 11.1 points and a league-high 10.2 rebounds and has eight straight games with at least nine boards.
TRENDS

* Bears are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 Saturday games.
* Sooners are 6-0 ATS in their last six Saturday games.
* Over is 18-6 in Baylor's last 24 road games.
* Oklahoma is 21-7-2 ATS in the last 30 meetings.


Cincinnati Bearcats at SMU Mustangs (-3)

Sean Kilpatrick led the Bearcats in points (26), rebounds (12) and assists (six) against the Huskies and made five 3-pointers - his seventh straight game with multiple 3s. Fellow senior Titus Rubles is only 2-of-11 shooting over his last two games and has reached double figures in scoring just once since the beginning of December after scoring at least 10 points in five of his first six games.

The Mustangs have built a solid NCAA Tournament resume that includes victories over Texas A&M, Connecticut and Memphis, although a win over Cincinnati would go a long way for coach Larry Brown's team. SMU leading scorer Nic Moore (13.7 points) has watched his scoring dip in four straight games - from 28 to 23 to 14 and finally to 11 against the Owls.

TRENDS

* Bearcats are 4-1 ATS in their last five Saturday games.
* Mustangs are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games.
* Under is 9-2 in Cincinnati's last 11 games vs. the AAC.
* Under is 10-4 in SMU's last 14 games.


Gonzaga Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers (-4)

While the Bulldogs are well on their way to claiming the WCC regular season crown for the 15th time in 17 seasons, they haven't run away from opponents on a regular basis lately. Five of their last six games have been decided by 10 points or fewer and Mark Few's team needed to survive a tough second half in the win over Portland, with Kevin Pangos scoring seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes.

The Tigers have shown an ability to respond to some of their setbacks in a dramatic way, as evidenced by the rout of Rutgers, which came on the heels of a loss to Southern Methodist three days earlier. Austin Nichols has been the catalyst, making 30-of-41 shots while averaging 13 points in the first game after a loss, compared to 6.6 points on 51.4 percent shooting in all other contests.

TRENDS

* Bulldogs are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 games following an ATS loss.
* Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games vs. teams with winning road records.
* Under is 12-3 in Gonzaga's last 15 road games.
* Under is 9-1-1 in Memphis' last 11 games following a victory of more than 20 points.


Wichita State Shockers at Northern Iowa Panthers (+6.5)

Many believe the Shockers will enter the NCAA Tournament undefeated and Cleanthony Early will be a big reason as the senior forward averages team bests of 16.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. Sophomore point guard Fred VanVleet is another key factor as his 11.9 points, 5.3 assists and four rebounds per game attest, while Ron Baker (12.7 points) and Tekele Cotton (9.6) also are threats.

The Panthers lost the Jan. 5 meeting with Wichita State 67-53 as they shot 33.9 percent overall and hit 5-of-24 from 3-point range. Junior forward Seth Tuttle leads the team with 14.6 points and eight rebounds per game. Junior guard Deon Mitchell averages 13.3 points and scored a team-high 16 while making 7-of-14 from the field against Wichita State last month.

TRENDS

* Shockers are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 games.
* Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
* Over is 22-7 in Wichita State's last 29 road games vs. teams with winning home records.
* Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.


Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Tech Red Raiders (+6.5)

The Cowboys have lost four of five and star guard Marcus Smart is working through a shooting slump. Smart leads the team with 17.3 points per game but is shooting 28.4 percent from the floor and 12.1 percent from 3-point range over the past five games. Markel Brown and Le'Bryan Nash have picked up their scoring over the past four games, averaging 19 and 20.5 points respectively.

Jaye Crockett leads the Red Raiders with 14.4 points per game on a league-best 55.3 percent shooting and 6.2 rebounds and is closing in on a program milestone. Crockett needs four steals to become the fifth Red Raider with 1,000 points, 600 rebounds, 100 steals and 100 assists in a career. Jordan Tolbert adds 11.1 points and six rebounds per game for the Red Raiders, who are 1-3 against ranked opponents.
TRENDS

* Cowboys are 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games.
* Red Raiders are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss.
* Over is 5-0 in Oklahoma State's last five games.
* Over is 6-0 in the last six meetings at Texas Tech.


Nevada Wolf Pack at San Diego State Aztecs (-12)

Deonte Burton, whose 38.7 minutes per game leads the conference, scored 23 points against Utah State to move into second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,944. Forward Ronnie Stevens was held scoreless in 14 minutes against the Aggies after missing 12 games with a leg injury, and he'll likely see more playing time off the bench as his conditioning improves.

The Aztecs aren’t a dynamic offensive team, but they’re allowing a league-low 56.6 points per game while holding opponents to 36.8 percent shooting. Forward Josh Davis, the Aztecs’ leading rebounder at 11.2 per game, returned against Boise State after missing one game with a bruised knee and collected 10 points and five boards in 29 minutes.

TRENDS

* Wolf Pack are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Aztecs are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. Mountain West opponents.
* Over is 19-7 in Nevada's last 26 Saturday games.
* Under is 11-1 in San Diego State's last 12 home games.


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