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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:43 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Six teams whose average defensive possesssion is longest this season......

6) Arizona Wildcats 19.7

T4) Denver Pioneers 19.8

T4) Virginia Cavaliers 19.8

3) Clemson Tigers 19.9

2) Florida Gators 20.1

1) Syracuse Orangemen 21.1

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) Doug McDermott mentioned something interesting Sunday night, about how he has to adjust to a different basketball now that NCAA tourney was starting. Conferences have sponsorship deals with different companies; the NCAA’s basketball deal is with Wilson—don’t think too many leagues use a Wilson ball during the regular season.

Shooters care a lot about the right feel of a ball in their hands, so guys like McDermott are using these precious few days before the tournament starts to get used to a new piece of equipment in their toolkit.

12) Oddsmakers in Las Vegas mocked the idea of Louisville as a #4-seed, saying Florida/Michigan State are only two teams that would be favored over the Cardinals this month.

11) FOX Sports1 is doing remotes on its nightly highlights show from LVH Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the best one in town and the hotel I’m staying at next month. Very good cheesesteaks in a deli in the back of the sportsbook.

10) Mercer is jumping from Atlantic Sun to Southern Conference next year for football; its basketball team will find SoCon a couple steps down from Atlantic Sun, much like Belmont has found the Ohio Valley Conference.

9) Hopefully all this conference jumping will end someday; Rutgers, Maryland move next year, and a few C-USA teams jump to the AAC, while Louisville slides into the ACC. New Mexico State needs a better home, so it doesn’t have to play basketball in the depleted WAC anymore.

8) 4-5 years from now, is the Big East going to look stupid for having both Butler/Creighton in it? In other words, can they recruit well enough to compete in a top-level conference?

7) Monday morning’s earthquake in Los Angeles was the strongest one there in twenty years.

6) Two years after firing Seth Greenberg, if Virginia Tech called and wanted him back to replace the fired James Johnson, would he go? Greenberg is good on ESPN, one of their better college hoop voices; not sure what the money is like, but I’d be hesitant to bolt TV for another coaching gig, if I were him, but that’s easy for me to say. Coaching can be very addictive.

5) Monday’s Cub-Angel game in Mesa sold out. Why? They give stuff away? Did they serve green beer? Spring training baseball is very popular.

4) Teddy Bridgewater apparently had a disappointing pro day on his own college campus; how does this happen?

Why not throw at the NFL Combine? Now he could conceivably slide out of the first round, which would cost him a small fortune in his first contract. I don’t understand why guys won’t trust their own ability and just throw at the Combine.

3) Not surprised that Syracuse has the longest average possession on defense (0:21.1) in the country, but was very surprised that Florida was second (0:20.1). Top six on this list is up above and its an impressive list.

2) When you see a team like UNLV or Indiana turn down bids to the CBI and CIT, it means pretty much that they had poor team chemistry and the coaches see no value in having the team stay together any longer; they can cut ties with any players they want to get rid of, and work out with the ones they’re moving forward with.

In other words, it was a lousy year and the coaches are relieved its over without them getting fired. No one turns down the NIT because the NCAA owns the NIT, but the CBI and CIT are second-rate events and not every program wants to be bothered.

1) This bears repeating: college scholarships are one-year, renewable deals. If a coach doesn’t want a player to come back next year, he’ll simply (and mostly quietly) tell the player he’s not going to be welcome back next year, and either find the kid a place to transfer to, or wish him well with his education and move on while the kid is on his own for his next step.

This is how Ryan Harrow went from Kentucky to Georgia State this year. Coaches get fired for losing, after all, so they’re not going to keep kids around who they think are hindering the process, whether that is fair or unfair. At the end of the day, it is a big-money business.

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:43 AM

68 betting stats for 68 NCAA tournament teams

It's tough to track all the teams vying for the national title when the NCAA tournaments gets underway this week. If you need a quick crash course in college hoops, here's one defining stat for all 68 teams doing the Big Dance this March.

MIDWEST REGIONAL

1. Wichita State – The Shockers had the NCAA’s best ATS record going 24-6-1 ATS.

2. Michigan – The Wolverines enter the tournament as the team who commits the least amount of fouls, averaging only 14.5 per game.

3. Duke - The Blue Devils were the country’s second-most efficient offensive team averaging 1.179 points per possession.

4. Louisville – The Cardinals’ average victory margin of plus-21.1 points led the country.

5. Saint Louis – The Billikens’ were the second-best team at defending the three, allowing only 12.4 points off the long ball.

6. UMass – The Minutemen were 13-1 SU in non-conference games having played the nation’s seventh toughest non-conference schedule based on the RPI index.

7. Texas – The Longhorns were the fourth-best offensive rebounding team in the country with 13.2 per contest.

8. Kentucky - The Wildcats were second in the country in rebounding margin at plus-10.5 per game.

9. Kansas State – Wildcats head coach Bruce Weber is only 9-11 all time in the NCAA tourney with five of those wins coming in final run with Illinois.

10. Arizona State – The Sun Devils’ 26.2 rebounds per game was the nation’s third-best mark.

11. Iowa – The Hawkeyes were second in the nation in first-half scoring, averaging 40.9 points in the opening 20 minutes.

Tennessee – The Volunteers are the 20th-best rebounding team and 15th-best defensive rebounding team in the NCAA.

12. North Carolina State – The Wolfpack were 21-13 SU and 18-12-1 ATS.

Xavier – The Musketeers are the 32nd-best shooting team in the country with a FG percentage of 47.1.

13. Manhattan – The Jaspers return to the tournament for the first time since 2004 when, as a No. 12 seed, they upset No. 5 Florida.

14. Mercer – The Bears have seven players who average over 10 minutes per game but only one player, Langston Hall, who averages in double figures.

15. Wofford – The Terriers have the 265th-best offense in the country averaging 67.7 points per game but the 23rd-best defense allowing only 62.4.

16. Cal Poly – The Mustangs were just 13-19 overall and their 62 points per game is amongst the worst of teams still playing.

Texas Southern – The Tigers go into the tourney having won nine in a row including three straight at neutral sites.

SOUTH REGIONAL

1. Florida – The Gators have 13 players – four seniors and nine underclassmen – who average at least 10 minutes per game.

2. Kansas – The Jayhawks were 5-2 SU in neutral-site games but just 3-4 ATS and were just 5-6 SU and 4-7 ATS in true road games - a total ATS mark of 7-11 away from Lawrence.

3. Syracuse – The Orange won only two games SU and covered one after losing their undefeated season in a loss to Boston College on Feb. 19.

4. UCLA – The Bruins had the NCAA’s ninth-best offense in D-1, averaging 81.8 points per game.

5. Virginia Commonwealth – The Rams led the nation in steals per game with 11.3 per contest.

6. Ohio State – In 14 years as a D-1 head coach, Thad Matta has been to the tournament 11 times only losing in the first round once.

7. New Mexico - The Lobos are 14-3 in its last 16 conference road/neutral games, with all three losses coming by a combined five points.

8. Colorado – The Buffaloes were just 7-7 SU after losing guard Spencer Dinwiddie in January.

9. Pittsburgh – As head coach of the Panthers, Jamie Dixon has only lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament once.

10. Stanford – This is the first NCAA tournament berth for the Cardinal under current head coach Johnny Dawkins.

11. Dayton – Flyers leading scorer Jordan Sibert, an Ohio native, is a transfer from OSU having played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Buckeyes.

12. Stephen F. Austin – The Lumberjacks enter the tournament having won 26 in a row SU.

13. Tulsa - The Golden Hurricane had D-1’s second-best ATS record, going 22-8 ATS.

14. Western Michigan – The only major statistical team category in which the Broncos rank in the Top 100 is rebounding, where they are 84th with 25.1 boards per game.

15. Eastern Kentucky – The Colonels are in the Top 30 in the country in 2-point (No. 2) and 3-point field percentage (No. 28) as well as in free throws (No. 19).

16. Albany – For the second year in row, the Great Danes went 9-7 during the American East Conference but won the outright title in the conference tourney.

Mt. Saint Mary’s – As a team, Mt. St. Mary's shoots 44.1 percent from the field, 74.1 percent from the free throw line and averages 76.2 points.

WEST REGIONAL

1. Arizona – The Wildcats were the NCAA’s most defensively efficient squad, allowing just 0.865 points per possession.

2. Wisconsin - The Badgers are the best team in D-1 at protecting the basketball, averaging only 8.1 turnovers per game.

3. Creighton - The Bluejays led the NCAA in both 3-point shooting attempts and 3-point percentage, hitting 42 percent from behind the arc on over 24 attempts per game.

4. San Diego State – The Aztecs allowed teams to shoot just 42 percent from the floor and just 0.879 points per possession, both the third best marks in D-1 hoops.

5. Oklahoma – The Sooners’ 82.2 points per game was good for seventh in the country while their 75.9 points against was 308th.

6. Baylor – The Bears are the nation’s 24th-best rebounding team with 38.7 per game and seventh-best offensive rebounding team with 12.5 per game.

7. Oregon – The Ducks averaged 43.2 points per second half - the second-best mark in the country.

8. Gonzaga – The Zags had the NCAA’s second-best first-half scoring margin with 8.9 points per game.

9. Oklahoma State – The Cowboys finished the regular season 4-1 SU and ATS after losing seven in a row (1-6 ATS).

10. BYU – The Cougars were the nation’s third-best offensive team with 83.2 points per game but the Over only cashed in 13 of their 30 games.

11. Nebraska – The Cornhuskers had the nation’s 50th-best defense and played Under the total in 18 of 30 games during the regular season.

12. North Dakota State – North Dakota State’s Taylor Braun was the Summit League’s Player of the Year and scored 30 or more points on four different occasions this season.

13. New Mexico State – The Aggies won nine of 10 to end the regular season and have lost only twice since February.

14. UL Lafayette – The Ragin’ Cajuns have lost just once since February and their top two scorers, Elfrid Payton and Shawn Long, account for half the team’s 81.9 points per game.

15. American – The Eagles had the NCAA’s seventh-best defense, allowing only 53.6 points per game and won the Patriot League by holding BU to just 36 points in a 55-36 win.

16. Weber State – The Wildcats allowed opponents to score just 18.6 percent of their points off 3-pointers, the third lowest percentage in the country.

EAST REGIONAL

1. Virginia – The Cavaliers allowed 55.1 points per game, the lowest mark in the NCAA.

2. Villanova - The Wildcats’ 21-9 ATS mark was the sixth-best record in the nation.

3. Iowa State - The Cyclones are the most unselfish team in the nation averaging 18.5 assists per game.

4. Michigan State – If the Spartans don’t make the national semifinals, it will be the first senior class Tom Izzo has failed to take to a Final Four.

5. Cincinnati – The Bearcats’ record is the best in Mick Cronin’s tenure and he has not lost in the first round in their last three trips to the NCAA tournament.

6. North Carolina - The Tar Heels were third in the country, averaging 47.1 points per game off of 2-point buckets.

7. Connecticut – The Huskies finished 26-8 overall playing the nation’s 22nd-toughest schedule based on RPI rankings.

8. Memphis – The Tigers played the 19th most difficult non-conference schedule going 10-2 and 3-1 in neutral site games.

9. George Washington – The Colonials’ have only made it out of the first round only three times in their history and not once in the last 20 years.

10. Saint Joseph’s – The Hawks were 5-1 SU in neutral-site games this season.

11. Providence – The Friars’ hit free throws at a 78.1 percent clip, the second-best mark in the country.

12. Harvard – The Crimson led the Ivy League with a 26-4 record SU and had the league’s best ATS record at 16-8.

13. Delaware – The Blue Hens’ 36.6 points per game in the first half ranks 36th in the country while their 42.6 points in the second 20 minutes ranks seventh.

14. N.C. Central – The Eagles finished the season on a 20-game win streak.

15. UW Milwaukee – The Panthers’ 21.6 3-point attempts is 47th in the country but their 7.1 attempts made is only 85th.

16. Coastal Carolina – The Chanticleers finished the year 18-12 SU and played only the nation’s 196th-toughest schedule based on RPI rankings.

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:44 AM

Possible Cinderella teams for each NCAA tournament Regional

Selection Sunday is over and it’s time to start building your brackets. One of the toughest things to do when mapping out the NCAA tournament is uncovering the Cinderellas.

Here are some prime candidates from each regional to shock the field and make a deep run through the field of 64.

South Regional

No. 12 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (31-2, 1-1 ATS)

A typically dangerous No. 12 seed in the South region, Stephen F. Austin hasn’t lost since November. The Lumberjacks have won 27 straight games to take the Southland Conference double.

With the 45th-ranked offense in the country and the 26th-ranked defense, the unheralded mid-major tries to translate one of the nation's longest winning streaks into a deep tournament run.

First, Stephen F. Austin will have to get past mid-major giants VCU as a 8-point underdog. But with the Rams coming off a loss to St. Joseph's in the Atlantic 10 final, there’s hope for the Lumberjacks.

East Regional

No. 11 Providence Friars (23-11, 18-15 ATS)

Benefiting from Villanova's shocking loss to Seton Hall in the Big East tournament, Providence came out on top with a big upset over newcomers Creighton at Madison Square Garden. The Friars are hoping to follow in the footsteps of former conference foe UConn, which took a similar path to the NCAA – and the national title – in 2011.

Backed by leading scorer Bryce Cotton's 21.4 points per game, Providence is the second best team in the country from the free-throw line at 78.1 percent - a number that March Madness historians know can become a factor down in the crunch. That steady hand from the foul line could prove profitable as a 5-point underdog versus North Carolina in the Round of 64.

West Regional

No. 9 Oklahoma State Cowboys (21-12, 13-15-1 ATS)

Heading into the season, nobody would have predicted the Cowboys to be tournament underdogs. Stillwater prepared for a potential conference title before a long losing streak and a suspension for Marcus Smart derailed their season.

Oklahoma State has one more chance to flip the script on its nightmare of a year with a deep March run, starting as a 1-point underdog against Gonzaga in Round 2.

Okie State has been playing much better basketball recently, with a win over Kansas on its resume. With little expectations left, a lack of pressure may be just what the Cowboys need to ride their high-powered offense (80.3 point per game) to the Final Four.

Midwest Regional

No. 14 Mercer Bears (26-8, 2-3 ATS)

After beating Florida Gulf Coast in the Atlantic Sun Championship, Mercer tries its best FGCU impression with an out-of-nowhere run as a double-digit seed. The Bears have a lot going for them heading into the national tournament.

Mercer has a balanced team that shares the workload on both ends of the floor, ranking in the Top 100 of most major statistical categories. The Bears will test their Cinderella mettle early as 10.5-point underdogs against No. 3 Duke in the Round of 64 Friday.

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:44 AM

The longest and shortest NCAA tournament travel distances

The term "March Madness" is meant to portray the frenetic nature of the NCAA tournament - but it also describes the disparity in travel time between schools participating in the college basketball spectacle.

For some teams, the opening rounds of the tournament represent the closest thing to home-court advantage without actually having it. For others, they mean road trips measuring hundreds or even thousands of miles. And those extra clicks on the odometer can mean the difference between a deep run and a one-and-done.

Here are three of the longest and shortest trips teams face as the NCAA tournament draws near:

Longest trips

Harvard Crimson (No. 12, East Region)

You don't need to be wicked smart to realize that the Ivy League champions have a grueling trip awaiting them. The Crimson must cross the country for its opening two rounds, with a 2,259-mile straight-line distance and a 2,763-mile driving distance between Boston and Spokane, Wash. Harvard tangles with Cincinnati in its first game with Michigan State or Delaware up next if it advances.

Virginia Commonwealth University (No. 5, South Region)

The Rams were rewarded for earning a fifth seed in the South by being made to travel almost exactly as far - at least by air - as Harvard. VCU will make a 2,254-mile straight-line trek (or roughly 2,634 driving miles) from Richmond, Va., to San Diego, Calif., for a Friday evening tilt with No. 12 Stephen F. Austin. The winner of that game will face either UCLA or Tulsa in the next round.

Colorado Buffaloes (No. 8, South Region)

While not the grueling trek Harvard or VCU face, the Buffaloes do have one of the most arduous trips of any of the other 66 teams in the tournament, with a straight distance of 1,572 miles and a driving distance of 1,859 miles from Boulder to Orlando, Fla. Colorado will face Pittsburgh in its opening game, with a daunting matchup against the nation's top team, the Florida Gators, likely awaiting it in the round of 32.

Shortest trips

Duke Blue Devils (No. 3, Midwest Region)

Jabari Parker and friends won't have far to go when the Blue Devils kick off their NCAA tournament Friday afternoon. The boys from Durham, N.C., will only have to travel 28 miles for their opening two rounds, which take place in nearby Raleigh. Duke opens the competition against Mercer and will face either Massachusetts, Iowa or Tennessee in the next round if it prevails.

UCLA Bruins (No. 4 seed, South Region)

On the heels of its stunning Pac-12 championship win over Arizona, the Bruins find themselves dealing with even more good news - they won't have far to go for the opening two rounds of their NCAA tournament schedule. UCLA will head 111 miles down the coast to San Diego, where Bruins fans are expected to support the Bruins in droves. They'll open against Tulsa with a second-round date against VCU or Stephen F. Austin up next.

Florida Gators (No. 1, South Region)

It isn't enough that the Gators are the top-ranked team in the nation entering the tournament - they'll also enjoy the comforts of a rabid fan base that won't have far to go. Florida kicks off its quest for its first national title since 2007 with a pair of games in Orlando - just 112 driving miles from the school's Gainesville campus. The Gators play Albany or Mount St. Mary's in its opener, with the winner of the Colorado-Pittsburgh showdown to follow.

Wisconsin Badgers (No. 2, West Region)

Another program that gets to play it's opening round games in-state is Wisconsin. The Badgers were given a No. 2 seed in the West Region and will drive some 80 miles East to Milwaukee to get their tourney started versus American Thursday. If the Badgers knock off the Eagles, they'll face the winner of Oregon and BYU.

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:44 AM

Motivation key to making money betting on NIT

The "other" March Madness, the National Invite Tournament, starts Tuesday and among the field are a few schools who got their hearts ripped out on Selection Sunday. Bettors should always be aware of a team’s motivation heading into the NIT, whether it’s a massive letdown after missing out on the NCAA or a chance to prove the Section Committee wrong.

Who Cares?

SMU Mustangs (23-9, 17-11 ATS)

One of the biggest tournament snubs in recent history, SMU couldn't even get in as a play-in seed despite a strong season under head coach Larry Brown. The Mustangs can either take their frustrations out on their opponents or pack it in much like Kentucky did against Robert Morris in the first round of the 2013 NIT.

Florida State Seminoles (19-13, 17-13 ATS)

Florida State has a reputation of being a tournament staple, riding recent years of success to deep tournament runs before falling just short this year. The Seminoles will have to settle for being the No. 1 seed in their regional. If the hardnosed Noles don't bring their typical defensive effort to the table, their 200th-ranked offense could pose a problem against Florida Gulf Coast in their first-round matchup.

We Care

St. John's Red Storm (20-12, 12-14 ATS)

A shocking loss to eventual Big East tournament champs, Providence, at Madison Square Garden knocked the Red Storm out of the NCAA tournament. But head coach Steve Lavin should point out to his players that with a long NIT run they will have a chance to avenge their disappointment with the championship in New York.

Iona Gaels (22-10, 15-15 ATS)

Fourth in the nation in scoring and dangerous from downtown, the Gaels were poised to be a potential Cinderella in the NCAA tournament before dropping the Metro tournament championship to rivals Manhattan. Those same numbers should bode well for Iona's chances of making a deep NIT run. Set in a region with FSU, Georgetown, West Virginia and Georgia, the Gaels will also be provided with plenty of opportunities to kill some giants and prove their worth.

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:49 AM

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Dunkel

Xavier vs. NC State
The Musketeers open up the NCAAs with a play-in game versus an NC State team that is 1-4-1 ATS in is last 6 non-conference contests. Xavier is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Musketeers favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games and the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

Game 531-532: Mt. St. Mary's vs. Albany (6:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mt. St. Mary's 48.674; Albany 54.259
Dunkel Line: Albany by 5 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Albany by 2; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Albany (-2); Under

Game 533-534: Xavier vs. NC State (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 65.832; NC State 62.506
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 3 1/2; 147
Vegas Line: Xavier by 1 1/2; 142
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-1 1/2); Over

Game 535-536: Robert Morris at St. John's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 52.239; St. John's 64.244
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 12
Vegas Line: St. John's by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Robert Morris (+15 1/2)

Game 537-538: Florida Gulf Coast at Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Gulf Coast 53.769; Florida State 61.895
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 8
Vegas Line: Florida State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Florida Gulf Coast (+12)

Game 539-540: West Virginia at Georgetown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 64.733; Georgetown 63.643
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 1
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 4
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (+4)

Game 541-542: Belmont at WI-Green Bay (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Belmont 55.563; WI-Green Bay 64.182
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 6
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-6)

Game 543-544: High Point at Minnesota (6:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: High Point 49.083; Minnesota 70.886
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 22
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-17 1/2)

Game 545-546: Georgia State at Clemson (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 63.128; Clemson 64.019
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 1
Vegas Line: Clemson by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (+6 1/2)

Game 547-548: Davidson at Missouri (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 58.883; Missouri 61.055
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 7
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (+7)

Game 549-550: Indiana State at Arkansas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 53.839; Arkansas 69.678
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 16
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-9 1/2)

Game 551-552: Utah vs. St. Mary's (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 65.865; St. Mary's 58.609
Dunkel Line: Utah by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Utah

Game 555-556: Stony Brook at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stony Brook 50.360; Siena 55.440
Dunkel Line: Siena by 5
Vegas Line: Siena by 3
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-3)

Game 569-570: VMI at Canisius (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VMI 49.656; Canisius 55.993
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 12
Dunkel Pick: VMI (+12)

Game 571-572: Wright State at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 57.293; East Carolina 49.856
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-2)

Game 573-574: Norfolk State at Eastern Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Norfolk State 47.893; Eastern Michigan 55.488
Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Norfolk State (+11 1/2)

Game 575-576: Chattanooga at East Tennessee State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 42.649; East Tennessee State 51.755
Dunkel Line: East Tennessee State by 9
Vegas Line: East Tennessee State by 6
Dunkel Pick: East Tennessee State (-6)

Game 577-578: Columbia at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbia 53.341; Valparaiso 51.847
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbia (+3 1/2)

Game 579-580: Alabama State at Sam Houston State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama State 37.602; Sam Houston State 51.166
Dunkel Line: Sam Houston State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Sam Houston State by 11
Dunkel Pick: Sam Houston State (-11)

Game 581-582: Portland State at San Diego (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 46.934; San Diego 60.493
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego by 11
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-11)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

Game 621-622: Texas Southern vs. Cal Poly (6:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Southern 48.423; Cal Poly 53.759
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 5 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 3; 130
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-3); Over

Game 623-624: Tennessee vs. Iowa (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 71.682; Iowa 71.401
Dunkel Line: Even; 149
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2 1/2; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+2 1/2); Over

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

Game 709-710: Dayton vs. Ohio State (12:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 63.934; Ohio State 67.658
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 3 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 6; 131 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (+6); Over

Game 711-712: Western Michigan vs. Syracuse (2:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 55.991; Syracuse 70.805
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 15; 121
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 12 1/2; 128
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-12 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: St. Joseph's vs. Connecticut (6:55 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 65.307; Connecticut 66.702
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 1 1/2; 125
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 4 1/2; 130
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+4 1/2); Under

Game 715-716: WI-Milwaukee vs. Villanova (9:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 50.016; Villanova 73.492
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 23 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Villanova by 16; 140 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-16); Over

Game 719-720: Pittsburgh vs. Colorado (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 69.871; Colorado 61.781
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 8; 133
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 5 1/2; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-5 1/2); Over

Game 723-724: Manhattan vs. Louisville (9:50 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 63.468; Louisville 76.569
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 13; 139
Vegas Line: Louisville by 16; 143
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+16); Under

Game 725-726: BYU vs. Oregon (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 63.606; Oregon 71.611
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 8; 162
Vegas Line: Oregon by 5; 158 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-5); Over

Game 727-728: American vs. Wisconsin (12:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: American 52.300; Wisconsin 72.799
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 20 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 13; 122 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-13); Over

Game 729-730: Arizona State vs. Texas (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 67.413; Texas 64.675
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 3; 147
Vegas Line: Texas by 2; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+2); Over

Game 731-732: Wofford vs. Michigan (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 54.631; Michigan 68.193
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 13 1/2; 119
Vegas Line: Michigan by 16; 126
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (+16); Under

Game 733-734: Harvard vs. Cincinnati (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 65.925; Cincinnati 66.883
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 117
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 3; 122 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Harvard (+3); Under

Game 735-736: Delaware vs. Michigan State (4:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 56.733; Michigan State 68.342
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 11 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 14; 149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+14); Under

Game 737-738: North Dakota State vs. Oklahoma (7:27 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 66.353; Oklahoma 67.846
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 1 1/2; 153
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 4; 150
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (+4); Over

Game 739-740: New Mexico State vs. San Diego State (9:57 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 61.174; San Diego State 65.509
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 4 1/2; 134
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 7 1/2; 128
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+7 1/2); Over

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

Game 823-824: Mercer vs. Duke (12:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mercer 55.402; Duke 70.933
Dunkel Line: Duke by 15 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Duke by 12 1/2; 140 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-12 1/2); Under

Game 825-826: Coastal Carolina vs. Virginia (9:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Coastal Carolina 53.168; Virginia 71.410
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 18; 117
Vegas Line: Virginia by 21; 121 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Coastal Carolina (+21); Under

Game 827-828: George Washington vs. Memphis (6:55 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 62.426; Memphis 67.993
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 5 1/2; 147
Vegas Line: Memphis by 3; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-3); Over

Game 829-830: Stanford vs. New Mexico (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 68.385; New Mexico 68.202
Dunkel Line: Even; 130
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 4; 137
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+4); Under

Game 831-832: Eastern Kentucky vs. Kansas (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 57.716; Kansas 70.742
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 13; 152
Vegas Line: Kansas by 15; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+15); Over

Game 835-836: Kansas State vs. Kentucky (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 63.668; Kentucky 71.295
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 7 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 5; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-5); Under

Game 837-838: Nebraska vs. Baylor (12:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 66.260; Baylor 71.837
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 5 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Baylor by 3; 130 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-3); Over

Game 839-840: UL-Lafayette vs. Creighton (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 55.892; Creighton 72.541
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 17; 158
Vegas Line: Creighton by 13 1/2; 154 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-13 1/2); Over

Game 841-842: Providence vs. North Carolina (7:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 63.636; North Carolina 70.487
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 7; 139
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 4; 143
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-4); Under

Game 843-844: North Carolina Central vs. Iowa State (9:50 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina Central 62.369; Iowa State 67.345
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 5; 138
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 9; 144
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina Central (+9); Under

Game 845-846: Stephen F. Austin vs. VCU (7:27 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stephen F. Austin 62.457; VCU 66.241
Dunkel Line: VCU by 4; 129
Vegas Line: VCU by 6 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Stephen F. Austin (+6 1/2);

Game 847-848: Tulsa vs. UCLA (9:57 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 61.629; UCLA 73.110
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 11 1/2; 154
Vegas Line: UCLA by 9; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-9); Over

Game 849-850: Weber State vs. Arizona (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 53.314; Arizona 70.720
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 17 1/2; 119
Vegas Line: Arizona by 20; 127
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+20); Under

Game 851-852: Oklahoma State vs. Gonzaga (4:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 68.094; Gonzaga 69.274
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 1; 143
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 2 1/2; 139
Dunkel Pick: Gonzaga (+2 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:55 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 18

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MOUNT ST MARYS (16 - 16) vs. ALBANY (18 - 14) - 3/18/2014, 6:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALBANY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ALBANY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
ALBANY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALBANY is 1-0 straight up against MOUNT ST MARYS over the last 3 seasons

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NC STATE (21 - 13) vs. XAVIER (21 - 12) - 3/18/2014, 9:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 167-128 ATS (+26.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
XAVIER is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
XAVIER is 179-138 ATS (+27.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 109-74 ATS (+27.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NC STATE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
NC STATE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ROBERT MORRIS (21 - 13) at ST JOHNS (20 - 12) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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FLA GULF COAST (22 - 12) at FLORIDA ST (19 - 13) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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W VIRGINIA (17 - 15) at GEORGETOWN (17 - 14) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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BELMONT (24 - 9) at WI-GREEN BAY (24 - 6) - 3/18/2014, 8:15 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HIGH POINT (16 - 14) at MINNESOTA (20 - 13) - 3/18/2014, 8:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GEORGIA ST (25 - 8) at CLEMSON (20 - 12) - 3/18/2014, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DAVIDSON (20 - 12) at MISSOURI (22 - 11) - 3/18/2014, 9:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
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INDIANA ST (23 - 10) at ARKANSAS (21 - 11) - 3/18/2014, 9:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UTAH (21 - 11) at ST MARYS-CA (22 - 11) - 3/18/2014, 11:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
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STONY BROOK (23 - 10) at SIENA (15 - 17) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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VMI (19 - 12) at CANISIUS (21 - 12) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
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WRIGHT ST (20 - 14) at E CAROLINA (17 - 16) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
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NORFOLK ST (19 - 14) at E MICHIGAN (21 - 14) - 3/18/2014, 7:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UT-CHATTANOOGA (18 - 14) at E TENN ST (18 - 15) - 3/18/2014, 8:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
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COLUMBIA (19 - 12) at VALPARAISO (18 - 15) - 3/18/2014, 8:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ALABAMA ST (19 - 12) at SAM HOUSTON ST (23 - 10) - 3/18/2014, 8:30 PM
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PORTLAND ST (17 - 14) at SAN DIEGO (16 - 16) - 3/18/2014, 10:00 PM
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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 09:57 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 18

I don't want to spend lot of time on consolation tournaments, but will pass along a little information, if I have some.........

NCAA play-in games (Dayton)
Mt St Mary's hasn't played in week after winning NEC title game out at Robert Morris; they've won four games in row, were down 19 with 9:10 left in first-round win over St Francis. MSM is 0-2 vs teams in America East, losing by 6 to UMBC, 4 to Binghamton. Albany won title game on Long Island Saturday afternoon, had 5-hour bus ride home, hasn't had a lot of time to practice since; they're 6-1 in last seven games. Great Danes want slower tempo, have more experienced team- they played Duke in NCAAs last March. MSM coach is an old VCU assistamt- they want to play faster, press.

Xavier will have crowd support playing in Dayton; Musketeers are 6-8 in last 14 games- their big guy Stainbrook played only 24:00 in couple of Big East tourney games (foot). Xavier is 6-10 in road/neutral games, but beat Wake Forest by 15 in only game vs ACC opponent. Wolfpack won four of last five games, is 8-7 in road/neutral games- they lost by 11 to Cincinnati, Xavier's crosstown rival. Both teams are used to being in the NCAAs, but not this scenario; Xavier's last game was Friday, State's on Saturday, so Musketeers, with less travel time, have more prep time. Wolfpack's Warren will be best player on court.

Notes on Other Games- Tuesday
-- Robert Morris won NEC by two games, lost title game at home, has to play St John's team that is 11-4 in last 15 games. Colonials played an NIT game at home LY, beating Kentucky.
-- Florida Gulf Coast lost America Sun title game at home, visits Florida State team that went 5-3 in last eight ACC games. Eagles were in Sweet 16 of NCAAs LY; are they excited to be here?
-- West Virginia/Georgetown are both offensively challenged; both sides lost five of their last seven games. Hoyas won last four home games.

-- Belmont/Green Bay are both regular season champs who got upset in conference tourney; Bruins won 14 of last 17 games, haven't played in 10 days. Green Bay PG Sykes had bum ankle during Green Bay's OT loss in Horizon tourney, also ten days ago. Phoenix won 19 of its last 22 games overall.
-- Minnesota is 7-10 in last 17 games; they haven't played since losing on Friday in Big Dozen tourney. High Point lost by 35 to Georgetown, 21 to Syracuse, 41 to Arkansas- they haven't played in 11 days.
-- Georgia State blew 10-point lead with 4:00 to go Sunday, lost in OT in Louisiana, now is playing in Clemson 52 hours later. Tigers got beat in last 0;05 by Duke Friday- their last six games were all decided by 5 or less points, or in overtime.

-- Missouri is 15-1 vs teams ranked outside top 100. Davidson is well-coached, hasn't played in nine days; they're 4-10 in non-SoCon games, 1-6 vs top 100 teams, with only win vs Georgia and several ugly losses.
-- Arkansas fell off bubble by getting upset in last two games- they won last five home games. Indiana State was 2nd-best team in MVC, but isn't very athletic- they're 1-6 vs top 100 teams.
-- Utah was 2-7 on road in Pac-12, winning at USC/Cal; they beat BYU of WCC by 17 in rivalry game. St Mary's hasn't played in 9 days since losing WCC semis- they're 3-4 in last seven games overall.

-- Stony Brook lost America East final at home to Albany, now has to take 5-hour bus ride north to Albany to play Siena, which might be into this, since it is Patsos' first year with Saints. Siena won five of its last seven home games, with both losses in OT. Saints had more prep time.
-- VMI plays 3rd-fastest games in country; they've won nine of last 12 games, haven't played in 10 days. Canisius lost tough game to Iona in MAAC semis nine days ago; they start four seniors.
-- Wright State was handed home game in Horizon final, then laid an egg and lost; now they're visiting East Carolina squad that lost 14 of last 21 games after 10-2 start. ECU played four non-D-I teams. Oy.

-- Eastern Michigan is Syracuse clone that plays 2-3 zone; they won six of last eight games, with both losses to Toledo. Norfolk State doesn't do a lot with 3-pointers, which could be a problem here.
-- Chattanooga is coached by former VCU assistant, so they're going to press/run; they went 4-6 last ten games after starting out 8-0 in SoCon. East Tennessee State is 14-5 vs teams ranked outside top 200.

-- Valparaiso lost four of last six games; they're in bottom 10 in country in turning ball over. Columbia hasn't played in nine days- they only lost by 9 at Michigan State, by 6 to St John's.
-- Sam Houston State lost Southland final to SF Austin Saturday; they won pair of SWAC games this year, beating Prairie View in double OT, beating Pine Bluff by 26. Alabama State lost SWAC semifinal Friday.
-- Portland State won six of last eight games; they lost by 16 at home to Portland of WCC- their last game was Friday. San Diego hasn't played since losing WCC tourney in Vegas 10 days ago- they're 3-6 in last nine.

**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 10:03 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, March 18

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MARCH 18

7:00 PM
NORFOLK STATE vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Eastern Michigan is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Eastern Michigan's last 7 games at home

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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. ST. JOHN'S
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. John's last 6 games
St. John's is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
CHATTANOOGA vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
Chattanooga is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chattanooga is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against East Tennessee St
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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
STONY BROOK vs. SIENA
No trends available
Siena is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Siena is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. GEORGETOWN
West Virginia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Georgetown
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 6 games on the road
Georgetown is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Georgetown is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing West Virginia

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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
VMI vs. CANISIUS
No trends available
Canisius is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Canisius is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
WRIGHT STATE vs. EAST CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wright State's last 6 games on the road
Wright State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of East Carolina's last 8 games at home
East Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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MARCH 18, 7:00 PM
FLORIDA GULF COAST vs. FLORIDA STATE
No trends available
Florida State is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Florida State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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MARCH 18, 8:05 PM
COLUMBIA vs. VALPARAISO
Columbia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Columbia is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Valparaiso is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Valparaiso's last 14 games

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MARCH 18, 8:15 PM
HIGH POINT vs. MINNESOTA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home

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MARCH 18, 8:15 PM
BELMONT vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Belmont is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Belmont's last 7 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wisc-Green Bay's last 7 games at home

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MARCH 18, 9:00 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. CLEMSON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Georgia State's last 9 games on the road
Georgia State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Clemson is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 5 games at home

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MARCH 18, 9:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. ARKANSAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 6 games on the road
Indiana State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas's last 7 games at home

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MARCH 18, 9:00 PM
DAVIDSON vs. MISSOURI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Davidson's last 5 games on the road
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Missouri is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home

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MARCH 18, 10:00 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. SAN DIEGO
Portland State is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Portland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home

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MARCH 18, 11:00 PM
UTAH vs. ST. MARY'S
Utah is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Mary's last 5 games at home
St. Mary's is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

MARCH 19

7:00 PM
HAMPTON vs. PENN STATE
No trends available
Penn State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Penn State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

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MARCH 19, 7:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. BOSTON UNIVERSITY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Illinois's last 9 games on the road
Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

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MARCH 19, 7:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. OLD DOMINION
No trends available
Old Dominion is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games

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MARCH 19, 7:00 PM
AKRON vs. IUPU FORT WAYNE
Akron is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Akron is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

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MARCH 19, 7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. OHIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland State's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

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MARCH 19, 7:00 PM
QUINNIPIAC vs. YALE
Quinnipiac is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Yale is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Yale is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 19, 7:00 PM
TOWSON vs. USC UPSTATE
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Towson's last 8 games on the road
Towson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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MARCH 19, 7:30 PM
IONA vs. LOUISIANA TECH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iona's last 6 games on the road
Iona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana Tech's last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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MARCH 19, 8:00 PM
WYOMING vs. TEXAS A&M
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wyoming's last 10 games on the road
Wyoming is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Texas A&M is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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MARCH 19, 8:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. TULANE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Princeton's last 7 games on the road
Princeton is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Tulane is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tulane's last 11 games at home

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MARCH 19, 8:00 PM
VERMONT vs. GEORGIA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Georgia's last 11 games

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MARCH 19, 8:05 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Morehead State's last 5 games on the road
Morehead State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Illinois State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Illinois State's last 11 games at home

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MARCH 19, 8:05 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. MISSOURI STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Murray State's last 5 games on the road
Murray State is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri State's last 5 games at home
Missouri State is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home

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MARCH 19, 8:07 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. NEBRASKA OMAHA
North Dakota is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
North Dakota is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
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MARCH 19, 8:30 PM
TOLEDO vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Toledo is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Toledo is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Miss is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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MARCH 19, 9:00 PM
UC IRVINE vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Irvine's last 5 games on the road
UC Irvine is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Southern Methodist's last 10 games at home
Southern Methodist is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

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MARCH 19, 9:00 PM
TEXAS A&M C.C. vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
No trends available
Northern Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Northern Colorado is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home

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MARCH 19, 9:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Fresno State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Fresno State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas El Paso is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Fresno State

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MARCH 19, 9:10 PM
IOWA vs. TENNESSEE
No trends available
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee's last 5 games

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MARCH 19, 10:00 PM
RADFORD vs. OREGON STATE
No trends available
Oregon State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Oregon State is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home

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MARCH 19, 10:00 PM
LSU vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LSU is 2-9-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
LSU is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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MARCH 19, 10:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. GRAND CANYON
Pacific is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pacific's last 8 games on the road
Grand Canyon is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Grand Canyon is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

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MARCH 19, 10:30 PM
UTAH VALLEY vs. CALIFORNIA
Utah Valley is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Utah Valley is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road

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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 10:10 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, March 18

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NCAA Round 1 betting preview: Mount St. Mary's vs. Albany
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Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs. Albany Great Danes (-2.5, 141.5)

Although Albany has only one regular-season title in its 15-year Division I history, the Great Danes have turned into a regular visitor to the NCAA tournament. They will attempt to secure their first ever NCAA tournament victory Tuesday against fellow No.16 seed Mount St. Mary’s in a first-round game in Dayton, Ohio. Albany earned its fourth automatic bid in the last nine seasons by winning six of their final seven, knocking off the two 20-win teams in the American East tourney in the process.

The Great Danes held their opponents to an average of 55.5 points in those six late-season victories, something that figures to be a difficult challenge against the Mountaineers. Mount St. Mary’s, which led the Northeast Conference in scoring offense (76.3) as well as 3-point makes (284) and attempts (797), became the 24th team with a non-winning record to make the Big Dance with a surprising win over Robert Morris in the NEC title game. The postseason stay for the winner of this contest figures to be a short one, however, as the winner will face No. 1 overall seed Florida on Thursday.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, truTV

LINE HISTORY: Albany opened as 1.5-opint faves and now sit at -2.5. The total opened at 141.5.

INJURY WATCH: Albany: guard Anthony Odunsi, out indefinitely (concussion).

WHY BET MOUNT ST. MARY’S (16-16): The Mountaineers closed the season on a four-game winning streak, shooting at least 50 percent in three of their final four games – including 60.4 percent in the NEC championship game. Mount St. Mary’s is one of eight teams in the nation with three active 1,000-point scorers, including Julian Norfleet (1,598 points), Sam Prescott (1,196) and NEC tournament MVP Rashad Whack (1,059) – all of whom were named to the all-tournament team. The Mountaineers score 34.9 percent of their points beyond the arc (17th-most in the country), but rank sixth-to-last in field-goal percentage defense (49.3).

WHY BET ALBANY (18-14): The Great Danes enter their second straight Big Dance with an experienced lineup that starts three seniors, a junior and a sophomore – all of whom were a part of their second-round NCAA tournament loss to Duke last season. Peter Hooley, the second-leading scorer in the AEC (15.7) and lone underclassman in the starting lineup, needed only 20 minutes to erupt for 30 points in Albany’s conference quarterfinal win on March 8. Hooley, who was named tournament MVP after averaging 23.7 points at the event, finished ninth in the conference in 3-point percentage (40.1) and first in free-throw accuracy (86 percent).

TRENDS:

* Mount St. Mary's is 1-4 ATS in its last five non-conference games.
* Albany is 6-0 ATS in its last six games overall.
* Over is 4-0 in Mount St. Mary's last four neutral site games.
* Under is 5-1 in Albany's last six non-conference games.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-eight percent of the wagers are on Albany at -2.5

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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 10:13 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, March 18

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NCAA Round 1 betting preview: Xavier vs. North Carolina State
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Xavier Musketeers vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack (+2.5, 142)

North Carolina State’s NCAA tournament hopes hung by a thread about two weeks ago, but that was before T.J. Warren went on a historic scoring spree. Warren, who looks to guide his team past fellow No. 12 seed Xavier on Tuesday in a first-round matchup in Dayton, Ohio, averaged 31.2 points over the his last five contests – including consecutive 40-point games. As a result, the Wolfpack won four of their final five after enduring a 1-4 stretch following a home loss to Miami (Fla.) on March 1.

After facing the nation’s leading scorer in Creighton’s Doug McDermott three times since the middle of January, squaring off against the ACC Player of the Year will hardly be a new challenge for a Musketeer team that has faced its share of dominant scorers. Xavier finished in a tie with Providence for third place in its inaugural season in the Big East and returns to the NCAA tournament for the eighth time in nine years after missing the Big Dance last season. The winner of this contest will head to Orlando, Fla. and face No. 5 seed Saint Louis on Thursday.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, truTV

LINE HISTORY: NC State opened as 2-point dogs, moved to +1.5, back to +2 and up to the current +2.5. The total opened 142.

INJURY WATCH: Xavier - Kamall Richards (Knee, out for season)

WHY BET XAVIER (21-12 SU, 18-13 ATS, 15-16 O/U): Working against the Musketeers is their recent history against McDermott, who averaged 31.3 points against them in their three meetings. Matt Stainbrook suffered a left MCL injury on March 3 against Seton Hall, which caused him to miss the next game and contributed to the Musketeers’ 1-3 finish. Stainbrook was limited to 24 minutes over the Musketeers’ last two contests, making a deep run by Xavier unlikely unless it can get more court time from a player who leads his team in rebounding (7.3) and ranks second in the Big East in field-goal percentage (55.3).

WHY BET NORTH CAROLINA STATE (21-13 SU, 18-12-1 ATS, 17-13-1 O/U): Warren became the first ACC player to score 40 points in consecutive games since Georgia Tech's Kenny Anderson in December 1990 and the first Wolfpack player to accomplish the feat since program legend David Thompson in December 1974. The nation’s third-leading scorer was held to four points in North Carolina State’s second-round loss to Temple last season, but has posted at least 20 points in 17 straight games. Ralston Turner is the only other player to carry a double-figure scoring average (10.2) and the only regular to shoot better than 28 percent from beyond the arc.

TRENDS:

* Wolfpack are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 neutral site games.
* Musketeers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a ATS loss.
* Over is 8-1 in Wolfpack last nine overall.
* Under is 7-0 in Musketeers last seven Tuesday games.

CONSENSUS: 61 percent of wagers are on North Carolina State.

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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 10:26 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 18

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MIAMI (45 - 19) at CLEVELAND (26 - 41) - 3/18/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (37 - 28) at ATLANTA (30 - 35) - 3/18/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 114-148 ATS (-48.8 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games this season.
TORONTO is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (13 - 54) at PORTLAND (43 - 24) - 3/18/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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WASHINGTON (35 - 31) at SACRAMENTO (23 - 44) - 3/18/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 80-65 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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ORLANDO (19 - 48) at GOLDEN STATE (42 - 26) - 3/18/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 18

Hot teams
-- Raptors won five of their last seven games.
-- Hawks won their last four games, three by 5 or less points.
-- Wizards won sevenn of their last ten games.
-- Golden State won six of its last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers/Heat both lost five of their last seven games.
-- Bucks lost seven of their last eight games. Portland lost five of six.
-- Sacramento lost five of its last six games.
-- Magic lost last five games, last four by 9 or less points.

Series records
-- Cavaliers lost their last nine games with Miami.
-- Hawks won 14 of last 18 games with Toronto.
-- Bucks won four of last five games with Portland.
-- Kings won three of last four games with Washington.
-- Warriors lost eight of last ten games with Orlando.

Totals
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Cleveland games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Atlanta games.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under.
-- Last six Sacramento games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Golden State games.

NBA

Tuesday, March 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CLEVELAND
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 15 games

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-15-1 ATS in its last 19 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 21 games when playing Portland
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Portland's last 21 games when playing Milwaukee
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

10:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SACRAMENTO
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Sacramento
Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

10:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Golden State's last 20 games when playing at home against Orlando
Golden State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando

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NBA

Tuesday, March 18

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Bank Shots: NBA's weekly betting news and notes
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For the week of March 10-16

Hottest ATS - San Antonio Spurs (4-0 S/U, 4-0 ATS)

It should come as no surprise to basketball fans that the Spurs continue rolling along, just as they've done for the better part of the last 15 years. With everyone healthy and the bench as deep as it's ever been, San Antonio is the team to beat in the Western Conference after reeling off a perfect week both straight up and against the spread. The Spurs opened with an impressive 104-96 win in Chicago, then followed it up with double-digit home routs over Portland, the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah to secure top spot in the West.

Coldest ATS - Atlanta Hawks (3-0 S/U, 0-3 ATS)

Once considered a shoo-in for home-court advantage in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Hawks now find themselves in a battle just to reach the postseason. Last week's performance should help a great deal, as Atlanta reeled off a perfect 3-0 stretch despite failing to cover in each. Narrow victories over the Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets have Atlanta riding high after a six-game losing skid had dropped the Hawks dangerously close to the outside of the playoff picture.

Best Over play - New York Knicks (3-0 SU, 3-0 O/U)

The hot-and-cold Knicks are scorching right now, having won six consecutive games while racking up at least 107 points in each. They turned it up a notch last week, averaging a ridiculous 118 points in victories over East minnows Philadelphia, Boston and Milwaukee. Superstar forward Carmelo Anthony led the way on the offensive end - averaging 26.3 points over the three-game stretch - but had plenty of help from a supporting cast that included Tim Hardaway Jr. (23.3 points) and J.R. Smith (16.7 points).

Best Under play - Charlotte Bobcats (4-0 SU, 0-4 O/U)

The Bobcats are back to playing fundamentally sound basketball following a rough defensive stretch - and that has meant low-scoring victories by the boatload. With Charlotte's totals climbing since the beginning of the season, the Bobcats responded last week with four straight victories in which they allowed no more than 98 points. Only Sunday's 101-92 victory over Milwaukee came close to reaching the total; earlier wins over Denver, Washington and Minnesota all fell at least eight points below, making Charlotte the top under play of the week.

Surveying the schedule

Just how many more games will the Philadelphia 76ers lose before they finally claim their next victory? The woeful 76ers are at 20 straight defeats and counting - and as you might expect, the schedule doesn't offer much in the way of relief. Things will be especially rough for Philadelphia this week, as it faces a four-game week in which it will match up against the East-leading Indiana Pacers, play a pair of games against the defensively stout Chicago Bulls and take on the red-hot New York Knicks.

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NBA

Tuesday, March 18

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This week's best NBA spot bet opportunities
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Letdown spot

Chicago has two big games this week and a pair of games against the worst team in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls host Oklahoma City on Monday night, and then play at Philadelphia Wednesday. Chicago stays on the road for a game in Indiana on Friday before returning home to host the Sixers on Saturday.

The Bulls will be playing their third game in four nights against Philadelphia so they have that going against them. If Chicago crushes the Sixers in the first meeting and pulls out a win at Indiana on Friday night, the Bulls will certainly be in a letdown spot as a big home favorite on Saturday in the quick rematch against hapless Philadelphia.

Look-ahead spot

Minnesota has been inconsistent with their play recently as they’ve alternated wins and losses over their last seven games. The Timberwolves will open their three-game week Wednesday night in Dallas, play at Houston Thursday, and then host Phoenix Sunday.

The Timberwolves should be focused on the Mavericks as they have two days off to prepare and get ready for that game. But Minnesota may be looking ahead to the Rockets game since they’ve been blown out by Houston twice this season with the last being an ugly 107-89 home defeat last month.

Schedule spot

The Miami Heat were in terrible form over the last two weeks, going just 2-5 SU and ATS. Miami has an easy, but busy upcoming week as they’ll play four games with three of the games coming on the road. Their toughest opponent is Memphis Friday night, and fortunately for the Heat, that’s their lone home game.

Miami will play on a back-to-back set Saturday night in New Orleans. That will also be Miami’s fourth game in five nights, and the Pelicans game is sandwiched between Memphis and Portland. There’s a good chance Miami just goes through the motions in New Orleans, especially since they crushed the Pelicans 107-88 the last time they played.

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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 10:30 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 18

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DALLAS (32-24-0-11, 75 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (44-19-0-4, 92 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (35-23-0-10, 80 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (26-34-0-9, 61 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 3-10 ATS (-7.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
MINNESOTA is 3-21 ATS (+32.6 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 114-97 ATS (+212.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 26-43 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-19 ATS (+29.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-28 ATS (+43.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-0 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-0-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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BOSTON (46-17-0-5, 97 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (29-26-0-13, 71 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 23-11 ATS (+10.2 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 60-25 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 44-39 ATS (-0.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-22 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 34-16 ATS (+9.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-52 ATS (+120.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BOSTON is 21-6 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 109-82 ATS (+191.0 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-1 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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CAROLINA (29-30-0-9, 67 pts.) at COLUMBUS (35-26-0-6, 76 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 35-32 ATS (+77.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 18-9 ATS (+6.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 15-9 ATS (+27.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 11-4 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-12 ATS (+37.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 22-11 ATS (+33.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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TORONTO (36-25-0-8, 80 pts.) at DETROIT (30-24-0-13, 73 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 36-33 ATS (+69.1 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 30-37 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 7-13 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DETROIT is 6-15 ATS (-13.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-7 ATS (-6.3 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 2-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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NY RANGERS (36-29-0-4, 76 pts.) at OTTAWA (28-26-0-13, 69 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 10-4 ATS (+14.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-6 ATS (+19.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 9-3 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-3 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 28-39 ATS (-31.8 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 9-17 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 76-82 ATS (-43.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 9-6 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 9-6-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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COLORADO (44-19-0-5, 93 pts.) at MONTREAL (37-25-0-7, 81 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 44-24 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 20-9 ATS (+9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 17-9 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
COLORADO is 19-8 ATS (+8.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
COLORADO is 15-5 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
MONTREAL is 9-17 ATS (+31.1 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 7-14 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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CHICAGO (39-15-0-14, 92 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (35-25-0-7, 77 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-15 ATS (-14.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 343-355 ATS (+740.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-88 ATS (-86.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (19-41-0-8, 46 pts.) at CALGARY (27-34-0-7, 61 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (29-29-0-10, 68 pts.) at EDMONTON (24-36-0-9, 57 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 19-16 ATS (+38.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NASHVILLE is 161-149 ATS (+323.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
EDMONTON is 6-24 ATS (+38.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 146-142 ATS (-26.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-3 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 6-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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WASHINGTON (32-27-0-10, 74 pts.) at ANAHEIM (45-16-0-7, 97 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 126-171 ATS (-67.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 45-23 ATS (+74.9 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 22-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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FLORIDA (25-35-0-8, 58 pts.) at SAN JOSE (45-17-0-7, 97 pts.) - 3/18/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 113-176 ATS (+303.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 15-21 ATS (-21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-18-2014, 10:32 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 18

Hot teams
-- Bruins won their last nine games, allowing 13 goals. New Jersey won four of its last five home games.
-- Columbus won six of its last eight games.
-- Avalanche won seven of its last nine games. Montreal won last two games, 2-0/5-4ot.
-- Philadelphia won five of its last seven games.
-- Flames won three of their last four home games.
-- Nashville won three of its last four games.
-- San Jose won its last six games, allowing 11 goals.

Cold teams
-- Minnesota lost five of its last six games. Islanders lost four of last six at home.
-- Dallas Stars lost last two games, allowing 11 goals. Penguins lost three of four at home.
-- Hurricanes lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Ottawa lost seven of its last nine games. Rangers lost six of their last nine.
-- Maple Leafs are 4-5 in their last nine games. Detroit lost five of last seven.
-- Blackhawks lost three of their last four road games.
-- Sabres lost their last six games, scoring five goals.
-- Oilers lost six of their last ten games.
-- Washington lost last three road games, outscored 11-4. Anaheim lost last three at home.
-- Panthers lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Islander-Minnesota games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Dallas games went over the total.
-- Over is 18-12-3 in Columbus home games this season.
-- Five of last six Colorado games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Ranger games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Detroit-Toronto games.
-- Last four Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Buffalo games.
-- Under is 6-1-2 in last nine Predator games.
-- Four of last six Anaheim-Washington games went over.
-- Four of last five Florida games went over the total.

Series records
-- Bruins won 11 of their last 13 games with New Jersey.
-- Islanders won their last four games with Minnesota.
-- Penguins won six of last eight games with Dallas.
-- Blue Jackets won seven of last eight games with Carolina.
-- Avalanche won their last four games with Montreal.
-- Rangers are 4-7 in their last eleven games with Ottawa.
-- Maple Leafs won four of last six games with Detroit.
-- Flyers lost five of last seven games with Chicago.
-- Home side won four of last five Calgary-Buffalo games.
-- Oilers won six of last nine games with Nashville.
-- Ducks lost four of their last six games with Washington.
-- Panthers won three of last four games with San Jose.

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