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NCAAB

Wednesday, March 12

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Big 12 Conference Tournament betting cheat sheet: Round 1
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (-9.5)

The ninth-seeded Red Raiders ended the regular season on a high note by defeating Texas to put an end to a six-game losing streak. They will need senior forward Jaye Crockett to be on his game to make any noise in this tourney. Crockett, who leads Texas Tech in scoring (13.5) and rebounding (6.3), averaged just 6.8 points on 14-of-40 shooting before breaking out of his slump to score 22 points (on 9-of-13 shooting) and grab 10 rebounds in Saturday’s upset of Texas.

Marcus Smart has more than a little bit of history with Texas Tech this season. The Oklahoma State guard will try to assure the Red Raiders don’t damage the Cowboys’ NCAA Tournament hopes when the teams meet in Wednesday’s first round of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City. Smart infamously shoved a Texas Tech fans in the final seconds of a road loss to the Red Raiders and then returned from a three-game suspension 14 days later to lead the Cowboys past Texas Tech.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Red Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. Big 12.
* Cowboys are 1-7 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
* Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last seven overall.


TCU Horned Frogs vs. Baylor Bears (-15)

The 10th-seeded Horned Frogs have lost 18 straight games since the calendar turned to 2014. Forward Amric Fields (knee) is expected to miss his sixth consecutive game and the Horned Frogs badly miss their second-leading scorer (13.1) and rebounder (6.1). His absence leaves junior point guard Kyan Anderson (17 points, 4.4 assists) to again carry the load and Anderson has topped 20 points in seven of the last 13 games.

Seventh-seeded Baylor has won seven of its last eight games to re-emerge after a midseason swoon in which it lost seven of eight contests. Shooting guard Brady Heslip (11.5 ppg) made 13 3-pointers in the two routs of the Horned Frogs and is two away from becoming the fifth player in school history to make 100 or more in a season. Point guard Kenny Chery (11.7 points, five assists) has been strong down the stretch and is averaging 20.3 points over the past four games after ending the regular season with a 29-point outing against Kansas State.

TRENDS:

* Bears are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games overall.
* Horned Frogs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
* Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last six overall.
* Under is 7-3 in Horned Frogs last 10 neutral site games.

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NCAAB

Wednesday, March 12

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ACC Conference Tournament betting cheat sheet: Round 1
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Wake Forest (+3.5)

Notre Dame enters its first ACC Tournament as the 13th seed and looks to avenge an earlier defeat against Wake Forest in the opening round at Greensboro, N.C. on Wednesday. The Fighting Irish comes in off three straight solid efforts, although the last two were losses to Pittsburgh in overtime and at 15th-ranked North Carolina 63-61.

Wake Forest, the 12th seed, shocked sixth-ranked Duke last week at home before losing momentum in a 13-point defeat at Miami (Fla.) on Saturday. Leading scorer Codi Miller-McIntyre (12.9) looks to rebound off a two-point effort at Miami, but has dished out at least six assists in three of his last four contests. Forwards Travis McKie (11.2) and Thomas (11) also score in double figures and Tyler Cavanaugh (9.2) posted 20 points against Duke.

TRENDS:

* Fighting Irish are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 vs. Atlantic Coast.
* Fighting Irish are 6-2 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
* Demon Deacons are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
* Over is 12-4 in Demon Deacons last 16 neutral site games.


Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes (-6)

The Hokies have struggled with injuries much of the season and will be trying to snap a six-game losing streak. Senior Jarell Eddie leads the way at 13.2 points per game for a team that has shot 40.6 percent from the field overall – 37.2 in league play.

Miami (Fla.) will have to win five games in five days to defend its ACC Tournament title. Senior forward Erik Swoope has averaged 13.2 points over the last five contests and the Hurricanes need a big effort from improving 7-0 center Tonye Jekiri for a long tournament run.

TRENDS:

* Hokies are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
* Hurricanes are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six vs. Atlantic Coast.
* Hokies are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six neutral site games.
* Under is 22-5 in Hokies last 27 overall.


Boston College Eagles vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-1)

Olivier Hanlan is the Eagles’ biggest offensive weapon, finishing third in the ACC in scoring (18.6 points) and seventh in field-goal percentage (45 percent). Ryan Anderson leads all active conference players in double-doubles (19), ranking ninth in the league in rebounding (7.1) and 11th in scoring (14.3). Eight of the Eagles’ conference losses came by single digits.

The Yellow Jackets closed the season with two victories in a row, starting with the upset of the Syracuse Orange, and own a pair of close victories over the Eagles this season. They have battled injuries all season, but are finally healthy with leading scorer Trae Golden and Robert Carter Jr. back to full strength.

TRENDS:

* Eagles are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Underdog is 9-1-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
* Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.
* Yellow Jackets are 1-4 ATS in their last five neutral site games.

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NCAAB

Wednesday, March 12


Wofford heads into March Madness on ATS tear

Wofford punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament by fending off Western Carolina 56-53 as a 2.5-point favorite on Monday night in the Southern Conference final. That’s allowed the Terriers to continue their trend of punching bettors’ tickets, as well.

With a 15-9-1 ATS mark, Wofford ranks 24th at the betting window, but the Terriers have been among the hottest ATS teams over the past seven weeks or so. The Terriers (20-12 SU) went 3-0 SU and ATS in the SoCon Tournament – in which they were the No. 3 seed -- and will enter the NCAA tourney on a stout 12-2 ATS run.


Miami, Georgia Tech getting plenty of play in ACC tourney

The Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament gets underway Wednesday with three matchups and we talk to Michael Stewart from Carbonsports.ag about the action on all the games.

While Carbonsports.ag has seen good two way action in the Notre Dame(-3.5)-Wake Forrest matchup, they have seen heavy play on the favorites; Miami and Georgia Tech in the other two games. They face Virgina Tech and Boston College respectively.

"We opened Miami -6 and nearly all the initial money has been on the favorite. With nearly eighty percent of the early money on Miami, we went to -6.5 earlier today," Stewart told Covers.

"We opened Georgia Tech and we've seen mostly Georgia Tech money at that price. I believe we’ll eventually get to GT -1.5 either later today or sometime tomorrow, unless we see sharp money on the other side which hasn’t been the case so far."


Books look for Hoyas to be backed on Day 1 in Big East

The Big East Conference Tournament gets started with Butler facing Seton Hall and DePaul taking on Georgetown Wednesday evening.

The Hoyas will be hungry to make the NCAA Tournament, so a deep run here is essentially to fulfill their aspirations.

According to Aron Black of Bet365, bettors are staying away from the first matchup, but he fully expects the Hoyas to be a popular play leading up to tip off.

"The DePaul versus Georgetown game is one to watch for the Hoyas, who can get a bid with a strong performance in the Big East tourney," Black tells Covers. "With a strong schedule and a win over Creighton last week, they definitely have a chance to get in to the Big Dance. The -11 against DePaul doesn’t see much action yet, but I expect to see the Hoyas as one of the more popular plays tomorrow against the spread and a banker on straight up parlays."

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MARCH TOTALS:

30- 46 - 3.....................SINGLE PLAYS

17 - 14 - 1............................DOUBLE PLAYS

15 - 14 - 1.............................TRIPLE PLAYS

2- 1 ...........................CONFERENCE GOY


Wednesday, March 12

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Notre Dame - 1:00 PM ET Wake Forest +3.5 500 *****
Wake Forest -

Grambling State - 1:30 PM ET Texas Southern -16 500
Texas Southern -

Washington - 3:00 PM ET Utah -5.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Utah -

Virginia Tech - 3:30 PM ET Virginia Tech +6 500 *****
Miami-Florida -

Marshall - 4:30 PM ET Marshall +3.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Old Dominion -

Colorado St. - 5:00 PM ET Utah St. -2.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Utah St. -

Southern California - 5:30 PM ET Colorado -8.5 500 *****
Colorado -

Southeastern Louisiana - 6:00 PM ET Nicholls State -1 500
Nicholls State -

Howard - 6:00 PM ET North Carolina Central -17.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
North Carolina Central -

Miami (OH) - 6:30 PM ET Miami (OH) +5.5 500 *****
Ohio -

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EVENING SET OF GAMES:


South Florida - 7:00 PM ET South Florida +1.5 500 *****
Rutgers -

Texas Tech - 7:00 PM ET Oklahoma St. -9 500 *****
Oklahoma St. -

South Carolina - 7:00 PM ET Auburn -3 500
Auburn -

Butler - 7:00 PM ET Seton Hall -2.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Seton Hall -

Fordham - 7:00 PM ET George Mason -5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
George Mason -

Boston College - 7:00 PM ET Georgia Tech -1 500
Georgia Tech -

American U. - 7:30 PM ET Boston U -6.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Boston U -

Air Force - 7:30 PM ET Air Force +6.5 500 *****
Fresno St. -

Coppin St. - 8:00 PM ET Hampton -6.5 500 *****
Hampton -

East Carolina - 8:00 PM ET East Carolina +11.5 500
Texas-El Paso -

McNeese St. - 8:30 PM ET Oral Roberts -8 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Oral Roberts -

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LATE EVENING GAMES:



Oregon St. - 9:00 PM ET Oregon St. +7 500 *****
Oregon -

Northern Illinois - 9:00 PM ET Northern Illinois +5.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Eastern Michigan -

Prairie View A&M - 9:00 PM ET Southern -13 500
Southern -

Central Florida - 9:30 PM ET Temple +1 500 *****
Temple -

Texas Christian - 9:30 PM ET Baylor -16 500
Baylor -

Mississippi St. - 9:30 PM ET Mississippi St. +6.5 500
Vanderbilt -

DePaul - 9:30 PM ET Georgetown -11 500 *****
Georgetown -

San Jose St. - 10:00 PM ET Boise St. -16 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Boise St. -

Charlotte - 10:30 PM ET Charlotte +2 500 *****
UAB -

Washington St. - 11:30 PM ET Washington St. +11.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Stanford -

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Thursday's Big 12 Tips

March 13, 2014


**Kansas State vs. Iowa State**

-- As of early this morning, most books had Iowa State (23-7 straight up, 13-15 against the spread) installed as a three-point favorite.

-- Iowa State avoided arriving at the Big 12 Tournament on a three-game losing streak by capturing a huge home win over Oklahoma State in its regular-season finale. Trailing by three in the closing seconds, Naz Long buried a buzzer-beating 3-ball to force overtime. In the extra session, DeAndre Kane scored seven of his 27 points. Kane finished with eight assists, seven rebounds and a pair of steals. Georges Niang scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished out three assists and blocked a pair of shots. Long added 14 points on 3-of-5 shooting from deep, while Melvin Ejim added 12 points and eight boards.

-- Bettors will enjoy watching the low-post matchup between Ejim and Kansas State center Thomas Gipson. Both big men pack plenty of muscle and have the ability to get the other in foul trouble, which could play a big role in who advances. Ejim averages 18.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Kane is one of the nation's premier guards, averaging 17.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.

-- Kansas State (20-11 SU, 16-12-1 ATS) has lost back-to-back games going into the Big 12 Tournament, including a 76-74 home loss to Baylor in its regular-season finale. The Wildcats blew a 33-25 halftime advantage and eventually lost to the Bears in overtime as 3.5-point favorites. Marcus Foster scored 29 points thanks to 7-of-11 shooting from 3-point range. Gipson finished with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Nino Williams added 15 points and 10 boards.

-- These teams split a pair of regular-season meetings with both teams winning at home. I backed Kansas State in both spots and the Wildcats hooked me up with winners in both situations. The first meeting in Ames was on January 25 when Iowa State captured an 81-75 win, yet it failed to cover as a 9.5-point home 'chalk.' Ejim led the way for the Cyclones with 20 points, nine rebounds, three steals and three blocked shots. Niang scored 18 points on 4-of-6 shooting from deep. Will Spradling hit four consecutive 3-pointers to spark a K-State comeback that led to the backdoor spread cover. Foster had 20 points in the losing effort.

-- In the second game in Manhattan, Kansas State won an 80-73 decision as a two-point home favorite. Shane Southwell led five K-State players in double figures with 13 points. Gipson finished with 12 points, eight boards and two blocked shots. Ejim scored a game-high 30 points and pulled down 16 points for Iowa State Kane produced 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

-- Kansas State has covered the number in three straight head-to-head meetings with Iowa State, but the Cyclones are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 contests in this rivalry.

-- The 'over' has hit in four straight head-to-head meetings between these Big 12 rivals. Going back further, the 'over' is 8-2 in the last 10 ISU-KSU encounters.

-- The 'over' is 15-12 overall for Iowa State, while the 'under' is 17-11-1 overall for the Wildcats.

-- Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2.

**Texas vs. West Virginia**

-- As of early this morning, most spots had Texas (22-9 SU, 13-15 ATS) favored by 2.5 or three points.

-- West Virginia (17-14 SU, 14-14 ATS) finished the regular season in grand style, celebrating Senior Day with a 92-86 win over Kansas as a five-point home underdog. Juwan Staten, one of the most underrated players in America, was the catalyst with 24 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Many of Staten's helpers were dished out to Eron Harris, who erupted for a team-high 28 points.

-- Rick Barnes's team has lost four of its last six games and is mired in a 1-5 ATS slump. The Longhorns lost their regular-season finale by a 59-53 score at Texas Tech. They lost outright as 1.5-point road 'chalk.' Martez Walker had a team-best 13 points in defeat.

-- WVU has been an underdog 13 times this season, going 5-8 ATS with three outright wins.

-- Texas owns a 5-6 spread record in 11 games as a single-digit favorite this year.

-- Texas cruised to a pair of comfortable wins over West Va. by double-digit margins during the regular season. In Morgantown on January 13, the Longhorns beat the Mountaineers 80-69 as 5.5-point road underdogs. Javan Felix scored a team-best 19 points for the winners. Staten scored a game-high 23 points in the losing effort.

-- Texas thumped WVU by an 88-71 count as a six-point home 'chalk' in the second encounter on Feb. 15. Felix took team-high scoring honors again with 18 points, while Cameron Ridley pitched in with 17 points and six rebounds. Bob Huggins's squad was led by Harris's game-high 21 points.

-- Staten averages 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.

-- The 'over' is 16-11 overall for WVU, but the 'under' is 3-1 in its last four games.

-- The 'under' is on a 4-0-1 run in the last five games for Texas to improve to 14-13-1 overall.

-- This game will tip 30 minutes after the conclusion of Oklahoma-Baylor at around 9:30 p.m. Eastern. The telecast will be a part of ESPN Game Plan on channel 722 (on DirecTV).

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Thursday's Big Ten Notes

March 12, 2014


The Big Ten men’s college basketball tournament gets underway this Thursday from Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indiana. The bracket is set-up so the opening round of the tournament will feature four matchups between seeds five through 12 starting with No. 9 Illinois facing off against No. 8 Indiana followed by No. 12 Purdue taking on No. 5 Ohio State in the two afternoon games.

No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers (Big Ten Network, 12 p.m.)

Illinois has been opened as a +5000 moderate longshot to win this year’s tournament and while it finished conference play with a straight-up record of 7-11, it did close things out with a 4-1 SU run that included a couple of stunning road victories.

On March 1, it pulled-off a 53-46 upset of Michigan State as a 13-point underdog followed by a 66-63 shocker against Iowa in its season finale as a 11 ½-point underdog. The Fighting Illini also went 4-1 against the spread down the stretch and the total stayed UNDER in seven of its last eight games.

Illinois will need all the help it can get after averaging just 65 points per game while shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from 3-point range. Rayvonte Rice led the way with 15.7 points and Tracy Abrams is the only other player scoring in double figures with 10.5 PPG.

The Hoosiers also went 7-11 SU in conference play but they ended the season with back-to-back losses to Nebraska and Michigan. They failed to cover as six-point home favorites in a 10-point loss to the Cornhuskers, but they hung tough against the Spartans in a four-point loss as 9 ½-point underdogs on the road. Indiana did cover in four of its last six games and the total went OVER in three of its last four outings.

Indiana has slightly better odds to make a run at winning it all at +2000, but it has little margin for error to even think past Thursday’s game. It definitely has the edge on offense with an average of 72.8 PPG and it scored 93 points in a Feb. 27 win over Iowa as well as 80 points in last Saturday’s loss to Michigan.

Yogi Ferrell scored 16 points in that season finale which was just below a team-high season average of 17.4 points and Will Sheehey dumped in 17 points which was well above his season average of 11.4 PPG. Overall, the Hoosiers have averaged 77.3 points in their last four contests.

These two split the regular season series 1-1 to keep things an even 4-4 SU over the past eight meetings. Indiana holds a 5-2-1 edge ATS during this same stretch of games and the total has been evenly split 4-4 as well. The Hoosiers have been opened as slight two-point favorites to break the current series tie.

No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers vs. No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (Big Ten Network, 2:25 p.m.)

Purdue started off play in the Big Ten this season with a 78-69 loss to then-No. 3 Ohio State as a six-point home underdog. Considering the Boilermakers have been opened as 8.5-point underdogs for Thursday’s matchup there is a good chance they will end their 2014 Big Ten campaign the same way they started it. In between, they only won five conference games SU against 13 losses and their conference record ATS was 7-10-1.

Purdue brings a SU six-game losing streak into Thursday’s contest but it did cover in three of its last four outings with the total going OVER all four times. It is no surprise that as the No. 12 seed in this tournament its odds to win this week are listed as +20000, but it does not have the longest odds on the board. That dubious distinction goes to Northwestern at +50000.

Just to have a chance to advance past the first round, the Boilermakers will need to drastically improve upon their 42.7 shooting percentage from the field. They are averaging 72.6 PPG, but they are also allowing an average of 71.9 points on the other end of the court. The brother duo of Ronnie and Terone Johnson have combined to score 22.8 PPG while adding 7.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists.

Ohio State’s sudden and swift fall from grace in the Big Ten started shortly after that December 31 win over Purdue with a 2-5 SU slide in the month of January. The Buckeyes were able to return to form with a mid-season 6-1 SU run, but they went on to lose two of three down the stretch. The net result of this roller-coaster ride was a 10-8 SU record in the Big Ten and a 9-9 record ATS.

Despite all this inconsistency on the court, Ohio State remains a +400 favorite to win the Big Ten Tournament which is an oddsmaker’s testament to the actual talent on this team. The Buckeyes are averaging 70 PPG and shooting 45.1 percent from the field, but if LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. can get hot shooting the ball this team could make a run.

Ross leads the team with 14.8 points. He is shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range. Smith is adding 11.7 points while hitting 43.9 percent of his attempts from the floor and 35 percent from beyond the arc.

The second time these two met this season it was more of the same thing with Ohio State cruising to a 67-49 victory as an 11-point home favorite. The Buckeyes have now won the last five meetings SU and they have covered in the last four. The total stayed UNDER the 132.5-point closing line in that second game after going OVER in the previous six meetings.

Late Games

No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. No. 7 Minnesota Golden Gophers (ESPN2, 6:30)

These two met twice this season with Minnesota winning both contests SU and ATS. It has now gone 7-2 SU in the last nine meetings with slight 5-3-1 edge ATS. The total went OVER the 137-point closing line in the Golden Gophers 81-63 romp over the Lions this past Sunday as seven-point home favorites. This was after it stayed UNDER in a tight 68-65 victory against Penn State on January 8 as 1 ½-point road favorites. Minnesota has been opened as a 4 ½-point favorite this time around.

No. 11 Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes (ESPN2, 8:30 p.m.)

Both games in this season’s series were played in January with the Hawkeyes rolling to lopsided victories by an identical margin of 26 points. They hung 93 points on the Wildcats the first time they met as 18-point home favorites and then shut them down in a 76-50 rout as 9 ½-point road favorites later that month. Iowa’s current winning streak both SU and ATS in this matchup is now five games. The total has gone 2-2-1 during this run. The current betting line for Thursday night’s game has Iowa favored by 12 points.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 13

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ALCORN ST (12 - 18) vs. ALABAMA ST (18 - 11) - 3/13/2014, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA ST is 5-1 straight up against ALCORN ST over the last 3 seasons




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ALABAMA A&M (13 - 15) vs. ARK-PINE BLUFF (13 - 17) - 3/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA A&M is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-PINE BLUFF is 5-1 straight up against ALABAMA A&M over the last 3 seasons




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TX-PAN AM (9 - 22) vs. UTAH VALLEY ST (19 - 10) - 3/13/2014, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH VALLEY ST is 5-1 straight up against TX-PAN AM over the last 3 seasons




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IDAHO (14 - 17) vs. MISSOURI-KC (10 - 19) - 3/13/2014, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
MISSOURI-KC is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI-KC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO is 84-57 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 83-50 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 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
MISSOURI-KC is 1-1 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons




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CS-BAKERSFIELD (12 - 18) vs. CHICAGO ST (13 - 18) - 3/13/2014, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO ST is 2-0 straight up against CS-BAKERSFIELD over the last 3 seasons




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SEATTLE (13 - 16) vs. NEW MEXICO ST (23 - 9) - 3/13/2014, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons




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FLORIDA A&M (14 - 17) vs. MORGAN ST (13 - 15) - 3/13/2014, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MORGAN ST is 2-1 straight up against FLORIDA A&M over the last 3 seasons




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SAVANNAH ST (13 - 18) vs. NORFOLK ST (18 - 13) - 3/13/2014, 8:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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FLORIDA ST (18 - 12) vs. MARYLAND (17 - 14) - 3/13/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 4-1 straight up against MARYLAND 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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WAKE FOREST (16 - 15) vs. PITTSBURGH (23 - 8) - 3/13/2014, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 23-45 ATS (-26.5 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in March games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 23-45 ATS (-26.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 25-47 ATS (-26.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 166-208 ATS (-62.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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MIAMI (16 - 15) vs. NC STATE (19 - 12) - 3/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
NC STATE is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
NC STATE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 3-3 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ILLINOIS (18 - 13) vs. INDIANA (17 - 14) - 3/13/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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PURDUE (15 - 16) vs. OHIO ST (23 - 8) - 3/13/2014, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 77-104 ATS (-37.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 69-95 ATS (-35.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
PURDUE is 54-80 ATS (-34.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 177-140 ATS (+23.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 4-1 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-0 straight up against PURDUE 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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PENN ST (15 - 16) vs. MINNESOTA (19 - 12) - 3/13/2014, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 71-100 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0 straight up against PENN 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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NORTHWESTERN (13 - 18) vs. IOWA (20 - 11) - 3/13/2014, 8:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
IOWA is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 5-2 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 5-2 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ST BONAVENTURE (16 - 14) vs. LASALLE (15 - 15) - 3/13/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
LASALLE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-2 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 3-1 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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DUQUESNE (13 - 16) vs. RICHMOND (18 - 13) - 3/13/2014, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 54-83 ATS (-37.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
DUQUESNE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUQUESNE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
DUQUESNE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
DUQUESNE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
DUQUESNE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
RICHMOND is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
RICHMOND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 2-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 2-1 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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RHODE ISLAND (14 - 17) vs. MASSACHUSETTS (23 - 7) - 3/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
RHODE ISLAND is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 3-3 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 5-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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HOUSTON (16 - 15) vs. SMU (23 - 8) - 3/13/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SMU is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SMU is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 3-3 straight up against HOUSTON 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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MEMPHIS (23 - 8) vs. CONNECTICUT (24 - 7) - 3/13/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 172-129 ATS (+30.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 167-131 ATS (+22.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 130-96 ATS (+24.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 210-161 ATS (+32.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 139-88 ATS (+42.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 2-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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KANSAS ST (20 - 11) vs. IOWA ST (23 - 7) - 3/13/2014, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 192-154 ATS (+22.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
KANSAS ST is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IOWA ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
IOWA ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
IOWA ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 4-2 straight up against KANSAS 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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W VIRGINIA (17 - 14) vs. TEXAS (22 - 9) - 3/13/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-2 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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PROVIDENCE (20 - 11) vs. ST JOHNS (20 - 11) - 3/13/2014, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 3-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 2-2 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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MARQUETTE (17 - 14) vs. XAVIER (20 - 11) - 3/13/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MARQUETTE is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
XAVIER is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 166-127 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
XAVIER is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
XAVIER is 178-137 ATS (+27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 108-73 ATS (+27.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 115-73 ATS (+34.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 1-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 1-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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TEXAS A&M (17 - 14) vs. MISSOURI (21 - 10) - 3/13/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 4-1 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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ALABAMA (13 - 18) vs. LSU (18 - 12) - 3/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 3-1 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 3-2 straight up against LSU 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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TULANE (16 - 15) vs. TULSA (18 - 12) - 3/13/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 46-79 ATS (-40.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
TULANE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
TULSA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
TULSA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
TULSA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
TULSA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
TULSA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 4-1 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 4-1 straight up against TULANE 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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OLD DOMINION (15 - 16) vs. MIDDLE TENN ST (23 - 8) - 3/13/2014, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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UTAH (20 - 10) vs. ARIZONA (28 - 3) - 3/13/2014, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTAH is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UTAH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 6-0 straight up against UTAH 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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WYOMING (18 - 13) at UNLV (19 - 12) - 3/13/2014, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
WYOMING is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
UNLV is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-3 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 5-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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CAL POLY-SLO (10 - 19) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (21 - 8) - 3/13/2014, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAL POLY-SLO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
CAL POLY-SLO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-3 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 5-2 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO 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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CS-FULLERTON (11 - 19) vs. LONG BEACH ST (14 - 16) - 3/13/2014, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LONG BEACH ST is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in March games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
LONG BEACH ST is 5-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 5-2 straight up against CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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UC-RIVERSIDE (10 - 20) vs. UC-IRVINE (22 - 10) - 3/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 4-2 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-2 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (15 - 17) vs. HAWAII (20 - 10) - 3/13/2014, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 3-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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TROY (11 - 19) vs. ARK-LITTLE ROCK (14 - 16) - 3/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TROY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 3-2 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-2 straight up against TROY 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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LA-MONROE (10 - 16) vs. TX-ARLINGTON (14 - 16) - 3/13/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TX-ARLINGTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 2-0 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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SACRAMENTO ST (14 - 15) vs. N DAKOTA (15 - 15) - 3/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
N DAKOTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 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
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-2 straight up against N DAKOTA 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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N COLORADO (17 - 12) vs. N ARIZONA (15 - 16) - 3/13/2014, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 5-0 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 5-1 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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PORTLAND ST (16 - 13) vs. MONTANA (17 - 12) - 3/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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Thursday, March 13

ACC tournament (Greensboro)
Miami survived brickfest with Va Tech yesterday; only one sub played more than 7 minutes, four starters played 33+. 'canes won three of last four with NC State; teams split this year. Wolfpack won first meeting 56-55, then lost rematch 85-70, when Miami shot 61% inside arc. State is 3-4 in its last seven games, with two losses by a point- they're 4-2 in this tourney under Gottfried, winning two games each year.

Big Dozen tourney (Indianapolis)
Minnesota swept Penn State this season, 68-65 on road, 81-63 at home four days ago, when they shot 72% (18-25) inside arc; Gophers are 4-7 in last 11 games, with one win by more than 6 points. Lions lost six of last nine games, but they won two of last three road games. Gophers are 4-2 in first tourney games last six years, but defend arc (37.3%) worse than anyone in league; PSU is 3-8 in its last 11 first tourney games.

AAC tournament (Memphis)
UConn swept Memphis this year, 83-73 here, 86-81 in OT at home Feb 15, when they outscored Mermphis 29-6 on foul line. Huskies shot 65% inside arc in first meeting; they scored 1.3/1.13 ppp in two series games. Memphis won 15 of last 16 conference tourney games, albeit in different league; Huskies won seven of last eight, but didn't play in tourney LY because of APR problems. Tough for UConn to play road game here.

Big X tournament (Kansas City)
Iowa State won four of last six games with Kansas State, splitting a pair this year; ISU won 81-75 at home, then lost rematch 80-73 on road 12 days ago. Cyclones shot 58 (28/30) FTs in two games, but were 9-18 on arc in their win, 7-27 in loss. Wildcats lost seven of last eight road tilts, with only win at Texas Tech. Iowa State is 1-8 in this event last eight years; K-State lost its first tourney games four of last six years.

Oklahoma State is 5-1 since Smart came back from suspension, beating Kansas 72-65 (-1.5) 12 days ago, after losing 80-78 (+5) in Lawrence in January (were down 17 at half). Embiid played 29:00 in Stillwater, will not play here; Jayhawks are 19-2 in this event last seven years, winning it five times. Cowboys won their first tourney games the last 10 years. Kansas lost two of last three games, giving up 92 points in last game at West Virginia, when Mountaineers took 40 foul shots.

West Virginia got swept by Texas this year, 80-69 at home (were 4-25 on arc, +12 turnovers), 88-71 in Austin Feb 15 (Texas shot 66% inside arc). Mountaineers are 1-9 last 10 times they scored less than 80 points; they're 0-3 in conference tourney games since winning Big East tourney in 2010. Longhorns won its first tourney game last eight years- they are 2-4 in last six games overall, with three of losses by 9+ points.

Big East tournament (New York)
Over last decade, St John's is 3-6 in Big East tourney, despite playing on its home court; Red Storm split pair with Providence this year, losing in double OT (84-83) at home, winning 86-76 in rematch 9 days ago. Friars use bench less than any team in country, despite going to double OT in four conference games (2-2). St John's won 10 of last 13 games. Friars are 0-4 in this event last four years, with last three losses by 17+ points.

SEC tournament (Atlanta)
Alabama is 0-14 this season away from home, losing to USF, Drexel-- they won seven of its last nine games with LSU, beating them 80-78 (-2) Jan 25. Last three series games were decided by 3 or less points. Tide blew 19-point second half lead before rallying to win. Tigers are 4-6 in last ten games, losing seven of last eight away from home. Alabama won its first tourney game last five years; since '03, LSU is 4-3 in this round.

Conference USA tournament (El Paso)
Four teams tied for first in C-USA, got first round bye; Southern Miss drew short straw, has true road game here at #5 Miners, who lost 77-68 at Southern Miss Feb 2, after leading by 12 in first half. Miners had to play yesterday, had stress-free win; they've won 18 of last 22 games, but lost four of last five games with Southern Miss, who won first game in tourney last eight years. USM is 5-3 SU on road in Conference USA.

Pac-12 tournament (MGM, Las Vegas)
Utah is 0-6 vs Arizona in Pac-12 games, losing 65-56 in Tucson, 67-63 in OT in home rematch Feb 19 in two games this season; Utes played three starters 35+ minutes in tough win over Washington yesterday, its 4th win in last five games. Wildcats haven't won Pac-12 tourney in last 11 years; they're 4-3 in first round last seven years. Arizona split their last six away games, with none of the wins by more than five points.

Cal-Colorado split six Pac-12 meetings; Golden Bears beat Buffs 66-65 in OT at Berkeley five days ago in this year's only meeting, after trailing by 9 with 8/:52 left. Buffs played four starters 30+ minutes in tough win over USC- they're 2-3 in last five games, with both wins 59-56. Cal lost first tourney game four of last six years; they lost eight of last 13 games overall, after starting season 14-4. Senior G Booker is carrying Colorado.

UCLA won by hoop in Eugene this year, then lost 87-83 in double OT at home to Oregon when its two best players were suspended. Ducks won eight in row, are off bubble. Alford won MW tourney last two years, was 4-2 in first tourney game with Lobos; UCLA won first tourney game five of last six years, hasn't won tourney since '08. Oregon beat rival Beavers by 14 yesterday; no starter played more than 27:00.

MAC tournament (Cleveland)
Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 86-76 (-4) at home Jan 11 in only meeting this year; Bulls won first tourney game four of last five years, but never won tourney, which is why Witherspoon was fired and Hurley is coach now-- this is his first conference tourney game. Eagles only played one starter more than 26:00 in last night's tense 53-48 win, played four subs 17:00+, plus they play 2-3 zone which is less taxing than playing man.

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Thursday, March 13

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
FLORIDA STATE vs. MARYLAND
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The total has gone OVER in 4 of Maryland's last 5 games when playing Florida State
Maryland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida State

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MARCH 13, 12:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. LA SALLE
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La Salle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Bonaventure
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of La Salle's last 8 games when playing St. Bonaventure

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MARCH 13, 12:00 PM
INDIANA vs. ILLINOIS
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Illinois is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Indiana
Illinois is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana

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MARCH 13, 12:30 PM
KANSAS STATE vs. IOWA STATE
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Iowa State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Iowa State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas State

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MARCH 13, 1:00 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. MISSOURI
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The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri's last 6 games
Missouri is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Texas A&M

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MARCH 13, 1:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
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Southern Methodist is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Southern Methodist is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

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MARCH 13, 2:25 PM
PURDUE vs. OHIO STATE
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Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Purdue
Ohio State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

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MARCH 13, 2:30 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. ST. JOHN'S
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St. John's is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Providence
St. John's is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

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MARCH 13, 3:00 PM
TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN vs. UTAH VALLEY
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Utah Valley is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Utah Valley is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas-Pan American

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MARCH 13, 3:00 PM
CAL POLY vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Santa Barbara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Santa Barbara is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cal Poly

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MARCH 13, 4:05 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. NORTH DAKOTA
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North Dakota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
North Dakota is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

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MARCH 13, 5:30 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. LONG BEACH STATE
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The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Long Beach State's last 8 games when playing CS Fullerton
Long Beach State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing CS Fullerton

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MARCH 13, 5:30 PM
WYOMING vs. UNLV
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UNLV is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
UNLV is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games

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MARCH 13, 5:30 PM
IDAHO vs. UMKC
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UMKC is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

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MARCH 13, 6:30 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
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Northern Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Northern Colorado
Northern Arizona is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northern Colorado

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MARCH 13, 6:30 PM
DUQUESNE vs. RICHMOND
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Richmond is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing Duquesne
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Richmond's last 10 games when playing Duquesne

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MARCH 13, 6:30 PM
PENN STATE vs. MINNESOTA
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Minnesota is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Penn State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games

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MARCH 13, 7:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. LSU
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LSU is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Alabama
LSU is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Alabama

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MARCH 13, 7:00 PM
TROY vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
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Arkansas-Little Rock is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas-Little Rock's last 5 games

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MARCH 13, 8:55 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. IOWA
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Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northwestern
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Iowa's last 10 games

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MARCH 13, 9:00 PM
CS BAKERSFIELD vs. CHICAGO STATE
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Chicago State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

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MARCH 13, 9:00 PM
UC RIVERSIDE vs. UC IRVINE
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The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UC Irvine's last 8 games when playing UC Riverside
UC Irvine is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

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MARCH 13, 9:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. MASSACHUSETTS
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Massachusetts is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rhode Island
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Massachusetts's last 6 games when playing Rhode Island

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MARCH 13, 9:00 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. MONTANA
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Montana is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Portland State
Montana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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MARCH 13, 9:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. CONNECTICUT
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The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games
Connecticut is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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MARCH 13, 9:30 PM
MARQUETTE vs. XAVIER
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Xavier is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Xavier is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

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MARCH 13, 9:30 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
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Texas-Arlington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe

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MARCH 13, 9:30 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. TEXAS
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Texas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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MARCH 13, 10:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. BOISE STATE
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Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Boise State is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games

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MARCH 13, 11:30 PM
CS NORTHRIDGE vs. HAWAII
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Hawaii is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing CS Northridge
Hawaii is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

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MARCH 13, 11:30 PM
SEATTLE vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
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New Mexico State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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Thursday, March 13

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Big Ten tournament betting preview: Beware the Wolverines
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The Michigan Wolverines have the momentum heading into what should be an entertaining Big Ten tournament - but will they be able to ride their hot shooting to their first conference championship since 1998?

Here’s a quick breakdown of the teams to watch in the Big Ten tournament at Bankers LIfe Fieldhouse at Indianapolis this week:

Favorites

Michigan Wolverines (7-2) - The Wolverines caught fire at the right time, reeling off five consecutive victories - including a satisfying 79-70 triumph over rival Michigan State - to end the regular season. Michigan enters the tournament as the top seed thanks to a 48-percent success rate from the field that ranks it in the top 25 nationally. Nik Stauskas leads a potent offensive attack with 17.4 points per game.

Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) - Michigan's last loss came at the hands of the pesky Badgers, who dominated from start to finish and represent Michigan's biggest challenge to the conference championship. Second-seeded Wisconsin reeled off victories over each of the tournament's top-four seeds over the final month of the regular season, and won eight straight overall before dropping its season finale to Nebraska.


Live Underdog

Indiana Hoosiers (25-1) - The Big Ten's Big Four would be delighted to avoid an encounter with the Hoosiers at any point during the tournament. Indiana may enter as the eighth seed, but has victories over Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa this season and dropped a narrow 84-80 decision at Ann Arbor to close out the season. Add in a March 2 victory over Oklahoma State, and the Hoosiers represent the best chance at an upset.


Best ATS team

Nebraska Cornhusers (15-1) - The fourth-seeded Cornhuskers (19-10 ATS) bounced back nicely from a 14-19 showing a season ago, going 19-11 thanks to a 15-1 mark at home. Nebraska had its strongest stretch of the season from Jan. 9 to Feb. 23, going 11-1 ATS with its only loss in that span a 79-50 thumping at the hands of the Wolverines. The Huskers finished the year with covers against Indiana and Wisconsin.


Best Over/Under

Iowa Hawkeyes (9-2) - Points were in ample supply for the Hawkeyes (20-8), who rewarded bettors in February with one of the most dominant Over stretches of the season. The Hawkeyes went over the total in nine straight games, scoring more than 70 points eight times during that stretch while settling for 69 in the other. Of course, the defense took a pounding, as well; Iowa surrendered more 70 or more points eight times in that same span.

Big Ten Tournament odds (Courtesy of the LVH SuperBook):

MICHIGAN ST 7-2
MICHIGAN 7-2
WISCONSIN 4
OHIO ST 9-2
IOWA 9-2
NEBRASKA 15
MINNESOTA 20
INDIANA 25
ILLINOIS 25
PURDUE 60
PENN ST 30
NORTHWESTERN 100

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Thursday, March 13

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Big Ten Tournament betting cheat sheet: Round 1
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Indiana Hoosiers (-2)

Illinois lost in eight in a row and 10 of 11 during a slide that dropped it to the bottom of the conference. The ninth-seeded Illini rebounded with four victories in their final five games, including wins at Michigan State and Iowa.

The eighth-seeded Hoosiers ended their regular season with a four-point loss to the Wolverines on Saturday and have dropped two straight, but were playing some of their best basketball prior to that after enduring their own midseason swoon. Indiana should have Big Ten Freshman of the Year Noah Vonleh back near full strength after he was limited in the season finale following a two-game absence due to a foot injury.

TRENDS:

* Under is 12-5-1 in the last 18 meetings.
* Fighting Illini are 2-6-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Fighting Illini are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six neutral site games.
* Hoosiers are 9-20-2 ATS in their last 31 neutral site games.


Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (-8.5)

The Boilermakers didn’t catch much of a break over their final six games, playing five of the teams that finished among the top six of the conference while also losing key contributors in Sterling Carter to a torn ACL and Jay Simpson to a career-ending heart condition.

The fifth-seeded Buckeyes claimed their third tournament championship over the last four seasons last March and have won 18 of their last 22 games at the event. Overall, Ohio State has four tourney titles and made the final game seven times in 10 seasons under coach Thad Matta.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Boilermakers are 1-7 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
* Buckeyes are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following a ATS loss.


Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (-4.5)

The tenth-seeded Nittany Lions finished 6-12 in league action to match their conference win total from their first two seasons under coach Patrick Chambers and proved they have the ability to pull an upset or two by sweeping Ohio State. Penn State is 12-44 – including 0-2 in the conference tournament – against league foes since Chambers took over prior to the start of the 2011-12 season.

The sixth-seeded Golden Gophers sport the nation’s seventh-best strength of schedule, but figure to be squarely on the bubble thanks to their uneven play once conference play started. Minnesota helped its cause with Sunday’s 81-63 victory over the Nittany Lions for its second win in three games.

TRENDS:

* Over is 16-4 in the last 20 meetings.
* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last four neutral site games.
* Over is 5-1 in Nittany Lions last six neutral site games.


Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (-12)

Since Wildcats' second-leading scorer JerShon Cobb was lost for the season four games ago with a foot injury, Alex Olah has emerged as the clear second option behind Drew Crawford. The sophomore center has averaged 16.3 points and shot 61.5 percent over that time, a dramatic increase from 8.1 points per game and 48 percent over his first 27 contests.

The sixth-seeded Hawkeyes appeared to be a lock for the NCAA Tournament in mid-February, but losses in five of their final six contests have made the Big Dance much less of a certainty. Iowa enjoyed a plus-18.5 rebounding margin over Northwestern in their two meetings this season.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
* Wildcats are 0-8 ATS in their last eight Thursday games.
* Hawkeyes are 0-6 ATS in their last six vs. Big Ten.

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Thursday, March 13

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ACC Tournament betting cheat sheet: Round 2
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Florida State Seminoles vs. Maryland Terrapins (-1)

Ninth seed Florida State comes in with four victories in its last six games, but dropped a 74-58 decision to Syracuse on Sunday. Aaron Thomas leads a balanced offense at 14.1 points per game and Ian Miller has contributed 13.7 – including 15.6 the last five games as a starter.

The eighth-seeded Terrapins, who move to the Big Ten next season, knocked off ACC regular-season champion Virginia 75-69 in overtime Sunday and look poised to make a run in the conference tournament again. The Terrapins likely have to win four straight contests and earn the automatic bid to reach the NCAA Tournament, but a similar group won five of seven postseason games a year ago.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
* Seminoles are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Terrapins are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall.


Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (-8)

Robert Morris-transfer Coron Williams has been the top offensive threat for the Demon Deacons of late while averaging 16.8 points over the last four games, including 25 in Wednesday’s victory. Leading scorer Codi Miller-McIntyre (12.7) is averaging fewer than 10 points the last nine games, but has dished out at least six assists in six of them.

The Panthers beat the No. 12 seed Demon Deacons 80-65 during the regular season. The Panthers come into the event after leading the league in assists per game, finishing second in rebounding margin and third in scoring with two important veteran leaders. Senior Lamar Patterson is fourth in the ACC in scoring and made the All-ACC second team while fellow senior Tailb Zanna gives the Panthers a 6-9 presence inside.

TRENDS:

* Demon Deacons are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS win.
* Panthers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
* Over is 13-4 in Demon Deacons last 17 neutral site games.
* Over is 5-1 in Panthers last six overall.


Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack (+2)

The Hurricanes likely need to repeat as tournament champion to reach the NCAA Tournament, but needed stingy defense to survive shooting 38.6 percent from the field against Virginia Tech. Rion Brown scored 15 points and leads the Hurricanes in scoring at 15.3 points, averaging 20 in his last three games prior to Wednesday.

T.J. Warren put together a fabulous season, leading the ACC in scoring at 24.8 points, field-goal percentage at 53.2 and offensive rebounding at 3.2 per contest. The sophomore closed the regular season with a career-high 42 points against Boston College on Sunday after scoring 41 at Pittsburgh on March 3.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Miami is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Underdog is 7-1-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Over is 6-0 in North Carolina State's last six games.


Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Clemson Tigers

Georgia Tech has won three in a row, including an upset of then seventh-ranked Syracuse, and got 20 points and 13 rebounds from Robert Carter Jr. in its tournament opener. Carter is averaging 17.4 points and 8.4 rebounds in his past five games, fully recovered from a December knee injury, and the Yellow Jackets are as healthy as they have been all season.

Clemson has defeated 11th seed Georgia Tech twice and, should the Tigers advance, they would face No. 3 seed Duke in Friday’s quarterfinals – a team the Tigers beat in their only matchup. The Tigers will turn to junior forward K.J. McDaniels, the ACC’s top shot blocker at 2.8 per game and the conference’s defensive player of the year, to lead the way. McDaniels has five games of at least six blocked shots this season, and leads Clemson in scoring, rebounding, blocks and steals.

TRENDS:

* Georgia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall.
* Clemson is 5-2 ATS in its last seven neutral site games.
* Over is 7-1 in Clemson's last eight games overall.
* Under is 16-6 in Georgia Tech's last 22 neutral site games.

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Thursday, March 13

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SEC Tournament betting cheat sheet: Round 2
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Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers

The Aggies limp into the tourney having lost three of their last four games, including a surprising 69-64 home loss to Auburn on Saturday, and with just eight scholarship players on the roster. Junior forward Jamal Jones, who leads the team in scoring (13.4) and averaged 16 points in SEC play, missed practice on both Monday and Tuesday with a 103-degree temperature and is questionable for the game.

The Tigers are 4-1 in tournament play under Frank Haith, including the 2012 Big 12 Tournament title, and went 1-1 last season in their first SEC Tourney. Junior guard Jabari Brown (19.7) leads the team in scoring and was a first team all-SEC pick while backcourt mate Jordan Clarkson ranks second in scoring (18.1) and was chosen to the second team.

TRENDS:

* Aggies are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
* Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
* Aggies are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 neutral site games.
* Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.


South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

The Gamecocks were hot down the stretch, winning three of their last four games including a 72-67 upset of then-No. 17 Kentucky. Senior guard Brenton Williams (15.2) leads the team in scoring and had 29 points in a 71-64 loss to the Razorbacks on Feb. 19. Freshman guard Duane Notice had a career-high 23 points in Wednesday night's win over Auburn, including 4-of-4 3-pointers, and also grabbed eight rebounds.

Arkansas seemed to be building up a lot of momentum for the SEC tournament with six straight wins before ending the regular season with a 83-58 clunker at Alabama. Freshman forward Bobby Portis was an all-SEC second team pick and is averaging 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Junior guard Rashad Madden leads the Hogs in scoring (12.7) and has made a team-high 48 3-pointers.

TRENDS:

* South Carolina is 6-1-1 ATS in its last eight games following a SU win.
* Arkansas is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 neutral site games.
* Under is 4-0 in South Carolina's last four games overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Arkansas' last five neutral site games.



Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers

Alabama has won two of its last three contests to close out the regular season, including an impressive 83-58 victory over Arkansas. The Crimson Tide hope to beat LSU for the second time this season following their 82-80 win on Jan. 25 and spring a few surprises in the conference tournament.

The seventh-seeded Tigers dropped a 69-61 decision at home to Georgia on Senior Day, which likely ensured that they will miss the NCAA tournament for the fifth consecutive year. Johnny O'Bryant III, who leads the team in scoring (15.6) and rebounding (7.9), was held to just five points on 2-of-8 shooting in the loss to Georgia.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. Southeastern.
* Tigers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 neutral site games.


Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Mississippi Rebels

Mississippi State, the 14th seed, opened the tournament with an impressive 82-68 victory over No. 11 Vanderbilt, which snapped a 13-game losing streak. The Bulldogs split the season series with the Rebels as each team emerged victorious on their home court. Mississippi State has won eight of the last 11 meetings in the series and 23 of the last 32 as it hopes to continue its dominance over its bitter rival and advance to the quarterfinals.

Marshall Henderson, who leads the Rebels in scoring (19) and steals (1.5), has knocked down at least one 3-point field goal in an SEC-record 64 straight games. Henderson scored a team-high 18 points, but went 2-of-13 from beyond the arc against Vanderbilt to close out the regular season. Ole Miss is ranked 20th nationally in blocks per game (5.7) and recorded eight in its victory over Mississippi State on Jan. 25.

TRENDS:

* Mississippi State is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
* Mississippi is 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven neutral site games.
* Over is 5-1 in Mississippi's last six games overall.
* Over is 6-1 in Mississippi State's last seven games following a SU win.