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**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 02:09 AM

Kentucky F Poythress out for season

December 12, 2014

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky has announced that starting forward Alex Poythress will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a left knee injury in practice on Thursday.

The school said in a release that Poythress, a 6-foot-8 junior, tore the left anterior cruciate ligament during practice. A date for surgery has not been set, but recovery typically takes six to eight months.

Wildcats coach John Calipari said in the release that the team was devastated when told of Poythress' injury, adding, ''this is a big blow to our team. No one will be able to replace Alex and what he did for this team.''

Poythress started eight games for the Wildcats (10-0), who face North Carolina on Saturday. He averaged 5.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 20 minutes of action.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 10:36 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Six highest-paid college football coaches in America this season, according to the USA Today salary database:

6) Urban Meyer, Ohio State $4,536,640

5) Charlie Strong, Texas $5,000,270

4) Kevin Sumlin Texas A&M $5,006,000

3) Bob Stoops, Oklahoma $5,058,333

2) Mark Dantonio, Michigan State $5,636,145

1) Nick Saban, Alabama $7,160,187

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

13) 2015 NFL salary cap is expected to be around $140M; the Saints already have $160M in salary commitments for next year, so their chances of improving on this year’s dismal season aren’t great- they’re going to have to purge players, not the best way to improve.

12) Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze jumped into the top 10 of highest-paid college football coaches for next year, at around $4.3M a year. His nine assistants make a total of $2.6M a year. Side note: Chris Kiffin (brother of Lane, son of Monty) is an assistant coach for the Rebels.

11) Miami Marlins are assembling a pretty good pitching rotation: Fernandez-Latos-Cosart-Haren-Alvarez, with Tom Koehler sixth starter. Pretty solid with some depth. Curious to see if they bat Yelich or Gordon leadoff.

10) Wisconsin’s AD (former football coach) Barry Alvarez is coaching in his second bowl game in three years; you see two head coaches bolt Madison in three years with Alvarez taking over after each left and you can’t help but wonder if he ever totally yields control of the program to his head coach.

9) Baylor OC Philip Montgomery is the new football coach at Tulsa; he has the Baylor offense on his resume, but can he recruit enough Baylor-type players to win in the AAC?

8) 900 media credentials were issued for baseball’s winter meetings this year; I’m wondering if this website couldn’t get a credential for next year’s meetings—might be a fun event to go to.

7) When Paul Chryst leaves Pitt for Wisconsin as expected (he can’t get hired until Wednesday because of some hiring law), Pitt will be the sixth bowl team (of 76) to go bowling without its head coach. Curious to see how high that number is going to get.

6) In case you care about such things; before Thursday night, last NFL game without a touchdown was 12/16/12—Raiders 15, Chiefs 0.

5) You read about the dysfunction within the Redskins/Bears and by comparison, the Jets seem like just an ordinary terrible team with no issues other than performance. Chicago’s OC threw QB Cutler under the bus then it came out that it was him who told the writer about “buyer’s remorse” and he has to apologize to the team. Could be new coaches in the Windy City next year.

4) Top three picks in Chad Ford’s mock NBA Draft on ESPN.com:
1) Jahlil Okafor, Duke
2) Karl-Anthony Towns, Kentucky
3) Emmanuel Mudiay, playing pro ball in China.

3) College of Incarnate Word is in San Antonio; they’re a new D-I basketball team that is making no secret of their intention to use D-I hoops as a way to market the school better. CIW won at Nebraska this week, but isn’t eligible for the NCAAs until 2018; looks like they’ll be making some noise in the Southland Conference as they bide their time waiting for 2018.

2) An attempt to steal 7,500 pair of Lebron James sneakers was foiled this week; real cost of the sneakers is apparently $83.10 a pair, so that’s $623,250, but they sell for $200 each, so that’s a total of $1.5M the shoe buyers would’ve been out if thieves had successfully stolen the sneakers.

1) Sunday’s Bengal-Brown game is being broadcast into 43% of American homes Sunday, primarily because of Johnny Manziel making his first NFL start.

Before it was announced he was starting, very few people outside of Ohio were going to see the game, which is an important game with playoff implications. Manziel is marketing gold; Jerry Jones will probably be sick if he turns out to be a star, since he wanted the Cowboys to draft the former Texas Aggie star.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 10:37 AM

Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB betting cheat sheet

Looking to wager on the elite teams in college basketball Saturday? Don't have time to handicap every Top 25 matchup? Put your mind at ease and just cheat - with our NCAAB Top 25 betting cheat sheet featuring all of Saturday's biggest games.

South Carolina Upstate Spartans at (20) Maryland Terrapins

* USC Upstate leads the Atlantic Sun in steals per game (10.8) and is allowing 55.2 points and 36.4 percent shooting – both second in the league through Wednesday.

*Maryland's Evan Smotrycz, who has played only twice this season after averaging 11 points in 2013-14, missed the last three games and is day-to-day with a foot injury.

(11) Wichita State Shockers at Detroit Titans

*The Shockers are 127-25 (83.5 percent), the best winning percentage of any Division I team, since the start of the 2010-11 season.

*Detroit ranks in the top 25 nationally in turnover margin (13th), steals per game (23rd) and free throw percentage (25th).

(18) North Carolina Tar Heels at (1) Kentucky Wildcats

*North Carolina Marcus Paige leads the team with 14 points per game but is just 10-of-32 from the field - 4-of-19 from long range - over the last three contests.

*The Wildcats continue to struggle from 3-point range, as they went 2-of-17 against the Lions to drop to 27.7 percent on the season.

Morehead State Eagles at (12) Ohio State Buckeyes

*Morehead State has led the Ohio Valley Conference in rebounding margin six straight seasons (2008-14), paced the league in rebounds five of the last six years and had the conference’s top individual four of the past six seasons.

*The Buckeyes have been dominant at home this season, outscoring opponents by an average of 32 points per game while winning by 50 plus points twice.

(15) Oklahoma Sooners at Tulsa Golden Hurricane

*Oklahoma’s defense has been stout all season, holding opponents to 61.3 points per game on .362 field goal and .273 3-point shooting.

*Tulsa's James Woodard has scored in double figures in 37 of his last 43 games but finished with just six points in the loss to Southeastern Oklahoma State.

Nicholls State Colonels at (6) Wisconsin Badgers

*Traveling has not been kind to the Colonel. Nicholls State has lost all four games on the road this season and have been outscored by 103 points and outrebounded by 71 in those games.

*Wisconsin is 199-22 (.900) at the Kohl Center under Bo Ryan, owning the 4th-highest home win percentage in that span (since 2001-02). That includes a mark of 102-8 (.927) in nonconference games at the Kohl Center.

(14) Utah Utes at (10) Kansas Jayhawks

*The Utes can thank a renewed defensive focus for their improvement this season. Utah is leading the Pac-12 in both scoring defense (57.4 ppg) and rebound margin (+10.5).

*Kansas are ranked in the top 10, but they are far from perfect. “We’re not a good passing team at all,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self told reporters. “We don’t make the game easier for our teammates.”

Michigan Wolverines at (3) Arizona Wildcats

*Michigan has recorded 16 assists and 21 turnovers while averaging 26.5 rebounds during their past two games, where they got upset twice.

*.The Wildcats have allowed fewer than 60 points on five occasions and have racked up 78 steals compared to the opponent’s 34.

(24) Nothern Iowa Panthers at VCU Rams

*Seth Tuttle has scored in double figures every game this season and has shot at least 50 percent from the field in eight of the Panthers' nine contests.

*VCU's trademark defense has been a surprising weakness on the young season, as the Rams are allowing 70.3 points - 263rd in the nation.

Oregon Ducks at (25) Illinois Fighting Illini

*Illinois will be the third ranked team the Ducks have played in nine games this season. The Ducks lost both of those games straight up and against the spread.

*As a team the Ducks have 47 blocked shots on the season, averaging 5.9 blocks per game to rank third in the Pac-12.

Texas State Bobcats at (9) Texas Longhorns

*The Bobcats surge this season can be thanks to their ability to create turnovers. Texas State is causing an average of 19.6 turnovers per game, while taking the ball away on 25.1 percent of opponents possessions.

*The Longhorns have outrebounded their opponents in seven of their first eight games and sport a +13.5 rebound margin entering Saturday's contest.

(8) Gonzaga Bulldogs at UCLA Bruins

*The Bulldogs have outscored their opponents 379-239 in the first half this season, an average of 15 points per game.

*Freshman Kevon Looney has been dominated this season. The Bruins's stud ranks sixth in the nation in rebounding while leading all freshman in with seven double-doubles.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 10:38 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

North Carolina at Kentucky
The Tar Heels head to Kentucky today to face a Wildcats team that is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 Saturday games. North Carolina is the pick (+12) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by only 9. Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (+12). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

Game 517-518: Wichita State at Detroit (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 70.574; Detroit 60.635
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 10
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+12)

Game 519-520: North Carolina at Kentucky (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 73.719; Kentucky 82.786
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 9
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 12
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (+12)

Game 521-522: LaSalle at Drexel (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 56.560; Drexel 58.815
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 523-524: Drake at WI-Green Bay (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 44.275; WI-Green Bay 64.677
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-16 1/2)

Game 525-526: St. Mary's at Creighton (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's 60.152; Creighton 67.760
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Creighton by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-5 1/2)

Game 527-528: Dayton at Arkansas (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 59.374; Arkansas 71.811
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 10
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-10)

Game 529-530: St. Bonaventure at Pittsburgh (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 59.452; Pittsburgh 65.067
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+8)

Game 531-532: Pepperdine at Arizona State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 57.080; Arizona State 68.670
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-7)

Game 533-534: Oklahoma at Tulsa (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 71.468; Tulsa 62.957
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-5 1/2)

Game 535-536: Utah vs. Kansas (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 70.243; Kansas 71.334
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 1
Vegas Line: Kansas by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+3 1/2)

Game 537-538: Mississippi State at Oregon State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 58.517; Oregon State 58.412
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+1 1/2)

Game 539-540: Cleveland State at Bowling Green (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 56.362; Bowling Green 57.280
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 1
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 3
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (+3)

Game 541-542: Xavier at Missouri (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 64.124; Missouri 62.262
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 5
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (+5)

Game 543-544: Western Kentucky at Mississippi (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 52.296; Mississippi 67.424
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 15
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-10 1/2)

Game 545-546: James Madison at East Carolina (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 50.599; East Carolina 50.757
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+3 1/2)

Game 547-548: Michigan at Arizona (5:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 63.580; Arizona 74.101
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+12 1/2)

Game 549-550: Oklahoma State at Memphis (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 63.183; Memphis 66.370
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 3
Vegas Line: Memphis by 1
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1)

Game 551-552: Oregon at Illinois (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 64.307; Illinois 73.161
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 9
Vegas Line: Illinois by 6
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-6)

Game 553-553: Northern Iowa at VCU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 62.775; VCU 66.192
Dunkel Line: VCU by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: VCU by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+6 1/2)

Game 555-556: Arkansas State at Toledo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 44.455; Toledo 62.295
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 18
Vegas Line: Toledo by 16
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-16)

Game 557-558: Middle Tennessee State at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 55.979; Akron 61.521
Dunkel Line: Akron by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (+7 1/2)

Game 559-560: UL-Monroe at New Mexico (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 52.845; New Mexico 63.117
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+12 1/2)

Game 561-562: Youngstown State at Texas A&M (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 50.400; Texas A&M 66.741
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 13
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-13)

Game 563-564: Texas State at Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas State 50.219; Texas 70.360
Dunkel Line: Texas by 20
Vegas Line: Texas by 23 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (+23 1/2)

Game 565-566: Ball State at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 46.465; Valparaiso 61.642
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 15
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-12 1/2)

Game 567-568: Florida State at Notre Dame (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 61.106; Notre Dame 69.141
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 8
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (+10 1/2)

Game 569-570: Florida Atlantic at Central Florida (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 51.143; Central Florida 52.517
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 4
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+4)

Game 571-572: Princeton at California (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 50.813; California 60.113
Dunkel Line: California by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: California by 12
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+12)

Game 573-574: Cincinnati at Nebraska (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 61.437; Nebraska 67.843
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 4
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-4)

Game 575-576: Purdue at Vanderbilt (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 65.629; Vanderbilt 59.590
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 6
Vegas Line: Purdue by 2
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-2)

Game 577-578: CS-Fullerton at Nevada (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 46.117; Nevada 56.445
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Nevada by 5
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-5)

Game 579-580: Gonzaga at UCLA (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 72.465; UCLA 66.024
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Gonzaga (-4 1/2)

Game 581-582: Cal Poly at Fresno State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 52.332; Fresno State 55.806
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+5 1/2)

Game 583-584: Washington State at Santa Clara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 50.752; Santa Clara 53.634
Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 3
Vegas Line: Santa Clara by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+5 1/2)

Game 585-586: TX-Arlington at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 48.972; UC-Irvine 58.748
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 10
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (+12 1/2)

Game 587-588: Morehead State at Ohio State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 52.574; Ohio State 70.073
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+19 1/2)

Game 589-590: Marist at VMI (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 43.702; VMI 48.108
Dunkel Line: VMI by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: VMI by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+12 1/2)

Game 591-592: Eastern Kentucky at IUPUI (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 51.962; IUPUI 48.109
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 4
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 6
Dunkel Pick: IUPUI (+6)

Game 593-594: Indiana State at Iona (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 49.630; Iona 60.045
Dunkel Line: Iona by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+13 1/2)

Game 595-596: Canisius at Massachusetts (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 52.540; Massachusetts 60.448
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 8
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+10 1/2)

Game 641-642: USC Upstate at Maryland (11:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: USC Upstate 56.054; Maryland 68.537
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Maryland by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC Upstate (+15 1/2)

Game 643-644: Radford at Georgetown (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Radford 48.578; Georgetown 71.321
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 23
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-14 1/2)

**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 10:39 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 13

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WICHITA ST (5 - 1) at DETROIT (6 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 29-8 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 29-8 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 27-8 ATS (+18.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-50 ATS (-29.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 1-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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N CAROLINA (6 - 2) at KENTUCKY (10 - 0) - 12/13/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against SEC opponents since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 144-111 ATS (+21.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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LASALLE (4 - 4) at DREXEL (2 - 5) - 12/13/2014, 1:00 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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DRAKE (1 - 7) at WI-GREEN BAY (6 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 1-0 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 1-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons

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ST MARYS-CA (5 - 1) at CREIGHTON (8 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 2:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 straight up against CREIGHTON 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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DAYTON (7 - 1) at ARKANSAS (6 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
DAYTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 1) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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PEPPERDINE (5 - 1) at ARIZONA ST (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA (5 - 2) at TULSA (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 straight up against TULSA 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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UTAH (7 - 1) vs. KANSAS (7 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 3:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (5 - 2) at OREGON ST (5 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 76-105 ATS (-39.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

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

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CLEVELAND ST (4 - 4) at BOWLING GREEN (5 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 1-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 1-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons

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XAVIER (7 - 2) at MISSOURI (5 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 182-140 ATS (+28.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MISSOURI is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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W KENTUCKY (3 - 4) at OLE MISS (6 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons

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JAMES MADISON (6 - 2) at E CAROLINA (4 - 5) - 12/13/2014, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 177-220 ATS (-65.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 177-220 ATS (-65.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 72-100 ATS (-38.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 72-100 ATS (-38.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 68-103 ATS (-45.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

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

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MICHIGAN (6 - 3) at ARIZONA (9 - 0) - 12/13/2014, 5:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 1) at MEMPHIS (3 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 65-92 ATS (-36.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 71-98 ATS (-36.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 71-98 ATS (-36.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 212-164 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 99-69 ATS (+23.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 100-69 ATS (+24.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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OREGON (5 - 3) vs. ILLINOIS (7 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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N IOWA (9 - 0) at VA COMMONWEALTH (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 30-11 ATS (+17.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 1-0 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 1-0 straight up against VA COMMONWEALTH 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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ARKANSAS ST (2 - 3) at TOLEDO (4 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 4) at AKRON (6 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 1-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 1-1 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons

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LA-MONROE (4 - 3) at NEW MEXICO (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 107-68 ATS (+32.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (7 - 4) at TEXAS A&M (6 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 5:00 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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TEXAS ST (5 - 1) at TEXAS (7 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS ST 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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BALL ST (3 - 3) at VALPARAISO (9 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) in December games since 1997.
BALL ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 1-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 1-0 straight up against BALL 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 (4 - 4) at NOTRE DAME (9 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 1-0 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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FLA ATLANTIC (3 - 3) at UCF (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 straight up against UCF 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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PRINCETON (3 - 7) at CALIFORNIA (8 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
PRINCETON is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PRINCETON is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
PRINCETON is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
PRINCETON is 68-40 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in December 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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CINCINNATI (6 - 1) at NEBRASKA (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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PURDUE (8 - 2) at VANDERBILT (5 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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CS-FULLERTON (3 - 7) at NEVADA (2 - 6) - 12/13/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 104-76 ATS (+20.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
CS-FULLERTON is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 1-0 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 1-0 straight up against CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons

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GONZAGA (8 - 1) at UCLA (8 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 10:00 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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CAL POLY-SLO (3 - 3) at FRESNO ST (3 - 7) - 12/13/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against Mountain West conference opponents since 1997.
CAL POLY-SLO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 111-146 ATS (-49.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 2-0 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON ST (4 - 5) at SANTA CLARA (4 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road lined 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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TX-ARLINGTON (4 - 4) at UC-IRVINE (4 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
TX-ARLINGTON is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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MOREHEAD ST (4 - 7) at OHIO ST (7 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December 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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MARIST (1 - 8) at VMI (4 - 6) - 12/13/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 1-0 against the spread versus VMI over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 1-0 straight up against VMI over the last 3 seasons

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E KENTUCKY (4 - 3) at IUPUI (2 - 6) - 12/13/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
IUPUI is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPUI is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPUI is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 4-20 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 4-20 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
IUPUI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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INDIANA ST (3 - 5) at IONA (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 1-0 straight up against IONA 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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CANISIUS (4 - 3) at MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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IDAHO (4 - 4) at S DAKOTA ST (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 58-32 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.

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

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N COLORADO (4 - 3) at COLORADO (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.

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

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DENVER (4 - 4) at STANFORD (4 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
STANFORD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 2-0 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons

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MISSOURI ST (4 - 3) at SE MISSOURI ST (5 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 1-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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NIAGARA (1 - 5) at DAVIDSON (7 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 1-0 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 1-0 straight up against DAVIDSON 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (3 - 6) at E TENN ST (5 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 49-78 ATS (-36.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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SIU EDWARDSVL (1 - 5) at SAINT LOUIS (5 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SIU EDWARDSVL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 41-62 ATS (-27.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 against the spread versus SIU EDWARDSVL over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 straight up against SIU EDWARDSVL over the last 3 seasons

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N ILLINOIS (3 - 2) at E ILLINOIS (3 - 6) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 63-36 ATS (+23.4 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 158-197 ATS (-58.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 158-197 ATS (-58.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 57-90 ATS (-42.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 57-90 ATS (-42.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
E ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons

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MURRAY ST (5 - 4) at EVANSVILLE (7 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 21-45 ATS (-28.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
EVANSVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
EVANSVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 2-0 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 2-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons

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N DAKOTA (3 - 5) at N DAKOTA ST (4 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N DAKOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
N DAKOTA ST is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 1-1 straight up against N DAKOTA 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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UNLV (5 - 2) vs. S DAKOTA (3 - 7) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) in December games since 1997.
UNLV is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNLV is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE TECH (5 - 3) at ALABAMA (5 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) against SEC opponents since 1997.
ALABAMA is 28-51 ATS (-28.1 Units) in December games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 75-102 ATS (-37.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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BYU (7 - 3) at WEBER ST (3 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 92-62 ATS (+23.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 193-144 ATS (+34.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 2-0 straight up against WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons

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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (3 - 4) at N ARIZONA (2 - 6) - 12/13/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 203-252 ATS (-74.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 203-252 ATS (-74.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 86-115 ATS (-40.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 78-113 ATS (-46.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 66-95 ATS (-38.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-0 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-0 straight up against N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons

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S CAROLINA ST (3 - 6) at MARYLAND (9 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 11:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-0 straight up against S CAROLINA ST over the last 3 seasons

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RADFORD (5 - 3) at GEORGETOWN (5 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 12:00 PM
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NICHOLLS ST (1 - 4) at WISCONSIN (9 - 1) - 12/13/2014, 3:00 PM
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GRAND CANYON (4 - 5) at INDIANA (7 - 2) - 12/13/2014, 5:00 PM
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NEW MEXICO ST (4 - 5) at ORAL ROBERTS (2 - 4) - 12/13/2014, 8:00 PM
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ARMY (6 - 2) at USC (6 - 3) - 12/13/2014, 10:30 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 10:40 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 13

Kentucky lost Polythress (ACL) for year during week; they trailed at the half against Columbia last game but are 10-0 with no wins by less than 10 points- they force turnovers 26% of time (#8). Wildcats are 3-2 last five vs North Carolina; home side won last five series games. Tar Heels lost last two visits here by total of 3 points- they're 2-2 vs top 50 teams.

First road game for 5-1 St Mary's team that lost to Boise State last game; Gaels have played #264 schedule; best win is over #85 New Mexico St. 8-2 Creighton is 2-2 vs top 100 teams; they needed double OT to survive South Dakota last game, after winning at Nebraska. WCC non-conference road dogs are 7-5 vs spread; Big East single digit home favorites are 7-3.

7-1 Utah is off rivalry win at BYU without Loveridge; their three top 100 games (2-1) were all decided by 4 or less points. Utes are making 41.2% from arc, have #8 eFG% in nation. Kansas won last three games by 5-6-5 points, all vs top 25 teams. Pac-12 road underdogs are 4-3 vs spread; Big X single digit home favorites are 5-4. KU's Traylor should return here.

Michigan lost last two games to NJIT/Eastern Michigan, bad losses; this is their first true road game, at 9-0 Arizona squad whose three top 100 wins are all by 4 or less points. Wildcats outscored Michigan 22-12 over last 7:19 to nip Wolverines 72-70 in Ann Arbor LY. Big 14 road dogs are 5-6 vs spread; Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 16-10.

Oklahoma State lost 73-68 to Memphis LY on neutral floor after leading by 10 at half; 7-1 Cowboys lost first true road game at South Carolina by 26 last Saturday- their only top 100 win was by over Tulsa by 15 on a neutral floor. 3-3 Memphis has very young guards; their best win was by 10 over #221 Indiana State-- they turn ball over 24.3% of the time.

Northern Iowa was up 17 at half at Denver Wednesday, won by 10, now goes to opposite extreme, facing pressing VCU squad that turns foes over 25.5% of time (#12). 9-0 Panthers play #344 tempo; VCU plays #42, so contrast in styles. Rams lost three of last five games, all against top 100 teams. A-14 home favorites are 8-6 vs spread; MVC road dogs are 7-7.

Florida State's leading scorer Thomas is academically ineligible, bad news for 4-4 Seminole squad that is 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with three losses by 6 or less points. FSU forces turnovers 21% of time, but makes just 20% from arc. Notre Dame lost 76-74 at FSU LY, losing in last 1:00. FSU hit 8-16 from arc in game they led by 13 late in first half.

First true road game for Cincinnati team that waxed Nebraska 74-59 LY at home, despite Huskers gong 9-20 from arc. Nebraska lost its last two games to Creighton/Incarnate Word, both at home; they're 0-2 vs teams in top 100- best win is over #108 Florida State. 6-1 Bearcats have played #309 schedule so far- they lost by 12 to Ole Miss, its only top 100 tilt.

8-2 Purdue is #331 team in experience thats played #338 schedule; this is Boilers' first true road game- best wins are over BYU/NC State. Purdue is forcing turnovers 21.9% of time. Vanderbilt is #348 in experience playing #308 schedule- they lost two of last three games, with both losses by 3 points. Commodores' only top 200 win was over #115 LaSalle by 13.

8-1 Gonzaga is 3-1 vs top 100 teams, losing by 3 in OT at Arizona; they won by 7 at /St John's in other road game. UCLA is #315 in experience, #293 in schedule; they were down 8 at half to Riverside in last game, are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, beating #90 San Diego of WCC by 7- they lost to Oklahoma/North Carolina on neutral floor in the Bahamas.

Murray State beat Evansville by 13-2 points last two years; Racers split first two road games, winning by 19 at Middle Tennessee, losing by 29 at Xavier. 7-1 Aces have four wins by 8 or less points, winning last game by 3 at Belmont. Aces are shooting 38.5% from arc, have #17 eFG% in country. MVC home favorites are 6-9 vs spread; OVC road dogs 17-15.

Home side won last four North Dakota-North Dakota State games, with UND losing by 26-21 in last two visits here. UND is 0-4 vs teams in top 100, with three losses by 12+ points- teams are shooting 58% inside arc against them. State jas new coach, young team- they lost last two games on road to teams ranked outside the top 200.

BYU won its last eleven games with Weber State, winning last five visits to Ogden by 18-4-30-6-10 points; Cougars lost rivalry game at home to Utah Wednesday- they won by 10 at Utah State in only true road game this season. Weber State doesn't sub much, turns ball over 24.1% of time as they appear to be bit down- its best win was over #212 Oral Roberts.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-13-2014, 10:42 AM

NCAAB

Saturday, December 13

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11:00 AM
USC UPSTATE vs. MARYLAND
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Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Maryland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

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DECEMBER 13, 12:00 PM
STONY BROOK vs. PROVIDENCE
No trends available
Providence is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Providence is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

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DECEMBER 13, 12:00 PM
RADFORD vs. GEORGETOWN
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Georgetown is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 12:00 PM
WICHITA STATE vs. DETROIT
Wichita State is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Wichita State's last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 12:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. KENTUCKY
North Carolina is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
North Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky's last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 1:00 PM
MARIST vs. VMI
Marist is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Marist is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 1:00 PM
LA SALLE vs. DREXEL
La Salle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
La Salle is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Drexel is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing La Salle
Drexel is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 13, 1:00 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. OHIO STATE
Morehead State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Ohio State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Ohio State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. PITTSBURGH
No trends available
Pittsburgh is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. IONA
Indiana State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Iona is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Iona is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM
DAYTON vs. ARKANSAS
Dayton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM
ALCORN STATE vs. OHIO
No trends available
Ohio is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Ohio is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM
PEPPERDINE vs. ARIZONA STATE
Pepperdine is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Arizona State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Arizona State is 4-5-3 ATS in its last 12 games

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DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM
DELAWARE STATE vs. RHODE ISLAND
No trends available
Rhode Island is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 2:05 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
Murray State is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Evansville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Evansville is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 2:15 PM
ST. MARY'S vs. CREIGHTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Mary's last 5 games on the road
St. Mary's is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Creighton is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Creighton is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 2:30 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TULSA
Oklahoma is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma's last 10 games on the road
Tulsa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma

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DECEMBER 13, 3:00 PM
CENTENARY vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
Louisiana-Lafayette is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 3:00 PM
NICHOLLS STATE vs. WISCONSIN
No trends available
Wisconsin is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Wisconsin is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games

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DECEMBER 13, 3:05 PM
NEBRASKA OMAHA vs. UMKC
No trends available
UMKC is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
UMKC is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 3:15 PM
UTAH vs. KANSAS
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Kansas is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
Kansas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cleveland State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Bowling Green is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
XAVIER vs. MISSOURI
Xavier is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Xavier's last 7 games on the road
Missouri is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Missouri is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
ARKANSAS FORT SMITH vs. COLORADO STATE
No trends available
Colorado State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Loyola Marymount's last 25 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Northern Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Loyola Marymount

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. AIR FORCE
No trends available
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. MASSACHUSETTS
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Massachusetts is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
Massachusetts is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. OREGON STATE
Mississippi State is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Mississippi State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
Oregon State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
DUQUESNE vs. ROBERT MORRIS
Duquesne is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Robert Morris
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DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
UNC Greensboro is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against East Tennessee St
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DECEMBER 13, 4:05 PM
CS BAKERSFIELD vs. PORTLAND STATE
CS Bakersfield is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Portland State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Portland State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 4:30 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. MISSISSIPPI
Western Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Mississippi is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Mississippi is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 5:00 PM
GRAND CANYON vs. INDIANA
Grand Canyon is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 5:00 PM
DRAKE vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Drake is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 5:00 PM
LIPSCOMB vs. AUSTIN PEAY
No trends available
Austin Peay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Austin Peay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 5:00 PM
JAMES MADISON vs. EAST CAROLINA
James Madison is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
James Madison is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
East Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing James Madison
East Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 5:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. TEXAS A&M
Youngstown State is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Youngstown State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 5:00 PM
IDAHO vs. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Idaho is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 5:15 PM
MICHIGAN vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 5 games on the road
Michigan is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 6:00 PM
HOWARD vs. RICHMOND
No trends available
Richmond is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Richmond is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 6:00 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. COLORADO
Northern Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Colorado is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 6:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. MEMPHIS
Oklahoma State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 6:00 PM
DENVER vs. STANFORD
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Stanford's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Stanford's last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
SAM HOUSTON STATE vs. LSU
No trends available
LSU is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
LSU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. SAINT LOUIS
SIU Edwardsville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Louis is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
OREGON vs. ILLINOIS
No trends available
Illinois is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Northern Iowa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
FURMAN vs. GARDNER-WEBB
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. AKRON
Middle Tennessee is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. TOLEDO
Arkansas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toledo is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
Missouri State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
SE Missouri State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
SE Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
RIDER vs. HARTFORD
Rider is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM
NIAGARA vs. DAVIDSON
Niagara is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Davidson is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 7:30 PM
ALBANY vs. SIENA
No trends available
Siena is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Siena is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Albany

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. TCU
No trends available
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
UNLV vs. SOUTH DAKOTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNLV's last 6 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. NEW MEXICO
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New Mexico is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
New Mexico is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
LAMAR vs. TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
No trends available
Texas-Pan American is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Texas-Pan American is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
JACKSON STATE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
No trends available
Loyola of Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
FLORIDA STATE vs. NOTRE DAME
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State's last 6 games on the road
Florida State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. ORAL ROBERTS
New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Florida Atlantic is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Central Florida
Florida Atlantic is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Florida is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Florida Atlantic
Central Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
SPRING HILL vs. SOUTHERN MISS
No trends available
Southern Miss is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Spring Hill

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. NORTH DAKOTA STATE
North Dakota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
North Dakota is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. EASTERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Northern Illinois
Eastern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. TEXAS
Texas State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas State
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 8:05 PM
BALL STATE vs. VALPARAISO
Ball State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Valparaiso is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 8:30 PM
PRINCETON vs. CALIFORNIA
Princeton is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
California is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 9:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. NEBRASKA
Cincinnati is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Nebraska is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Nebraska is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 9:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. ALABAMA
Tennessee Tech is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Alabama is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 9:00 PM
BYU vs. WEBER STATE
BYU is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Weber State
Weber State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against BYU
Weber State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 13, 9:00 PM
PURDUE vs. VANDERBILT
Purdue is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue's last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Vanderbilt is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 9:05 PM
UTAH STATE vs. UTAH VALLEY
Utah State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah Valley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Utah Valley is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 9:05 PM
NW NAZARENE vs. IDAHO STATE
No trends available
Idaho State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 13, 10:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. NEVADA
CS Fullerton is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Nevada is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Nevada is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 10:00 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. UC IRVINE
Texas-Arlington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
UC Irvine is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
UC Irvine is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 10:00 PM
GONZAGA vs. UCLA
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Gonzaga's last 23 games on the road
Gonzaga is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UCLA is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games

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DECEMBER 13, 10:00 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. SANTA CLARA
Washington State is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Washington State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Santa Clara is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Santa Clara is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 10:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
San Jose State is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home

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DECEMBER 13, 10:00 PM
CAL POLY vs. FRESNO STATE
Cal Poly is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cal Poly is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Fresno State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Fresno State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cal Poly

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DECEMBER 13, 10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SAN DIEGO
No trends available
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 13, 10:30 PM
ARMY vs. USC
No trends available
USC is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
USC is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

**StarDust Bum** · 12-14-2014, 01:05 PM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Six most popular picks in the Westgate Hotel handicapping contest, where some of the best handicappers in America put up $1,500 apiece, pick 5 games a week:

6) Vikings, +8-- Trying to avenge 17-3 loss in first meeting.

5) 49ers, +10-- Trying to right the ship and get back in contention.

4) Colts, -6.5-- Survived four turnovers in narrow win last week.

3) Patriots, -7.5-- Back home after spending last week in California.

2) Cowboys, +3-- Better be prepared to stop the run this time.

1) Bills, +4.5-- Green Bay hasn't been as good on the road.

Season record of six most popular picks each week: 46-38

2013 season record of six most popular picks each week: 42-57-4

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday......

13) White Sox signed Melky Cabrera to a 3-year contract as they escalate their spending war with the Cubs in the Windy City. Both teams should sell a lot more season tickets in 2015.

12) Albany 77, Siena 68-- My alma mater beats their crosstown rival for third year in row and 4th time in five years, in front of 10.278 at the Times Union Center. Why do I mention this? Because every time they play its a Siena home game, which is BS.

11) Siena should play in Albany's gym now and then, even if teams play a second game some years; its only fair. Not like Siena's team is superior; they've lost four of the last five meetings. Siena plays in a better league, is more popular with local fans, but fact of the matter is, both teams do well in their respective leagues. Its spineless to duck playing in SEFCU Arena- Albany's administration should tell Siena to take a hike unless they get a home game in the series now and then. .

10) Kansas 63, Utah 60-- Utes were down 21 in this game, stormed back; at the end of the day, they may have gotten more out of this game than the Jayhawks, who are very thin at point guard. Utah will finish near the top of the Pac-12.

9) VCU 93, Northern Iowa 87, 2OT-- Panthers lose for first time this season in the best game of the day. Much-needed non-conference win for the Atlantic 14.

8) Notre Dame 83, Florida State 63-- Seminoles lost leading scorer Thomas (grades) for the season, looked lost Saturday without him.

7) Greg Chalmers beat Adam Scott on the 7th playoff hole to win the Australian PGA very late Saturday night. Chalmers shot a 64 to get into the playoff.

6) Gonzaga 87, UCLA 74-- Bulldogs lost in OT at Arizona last week, needed this win to establish themselves as second-best team on west coast.

5) Dave Winfield/Jimmy Connors were sitting next to each other in this game; Dick Vitale ran over to get his picture taken with them. Connors was tossed from a UCSB hoop game last year for being too boisterous with the refs. Hard to believe, huh?

4) Late in the game, Vitale said this: "Steve Alford hates to lose." Is there a coach out there who doesn't hate to lose?

3) Meanwhile former UCLA coach Ben Howland has surfaced as a studio analyst on FOX Sports1; hard to believe he's not coaching somewhere, but he priced himself out of the Oregon State job last spring. Someone will hire him this offseason.

2) I'm in my mid-50's and still can't convert yards to meters; I didn't forget how, I just never learned. Nitwit. I know 100 meters is longer than 100 yards, just don't know how much longer. Realized this watching the golf tournament from Australia, when the caddy was discussing chip shot distances in meters.

1) If the guy in the Dos Equus commercials is the Most Interesting Man in the World, then NY Post columist Phil Mushnick is the Most Miserable Man in the World. If you're not from New York or have never read the Post, I highly recommend reading his work-- he rarely has a good word for anything, criticizing everyone from talk show hosts to show-off athletes with a very biting style. Makes me laugh every day.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-14-2014, 01:07 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 14

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GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 2) at PENN ST (9 - 1) - 12/14/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 62-88 ATS (-34.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
PENN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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FORDHAM (3 - 4) at ST JOHNS (7 - 1) - 12/14/2014, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 186-230 ATS (-67.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 186-230 ATS (-67.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 143-183 ATS (-58.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
FORDHAM is 84-113 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 84-113 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-1 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 2-0 straight up against FORDHAM 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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TEMPLE (6 - 3) at VILLANOVA (9 - 0) - 12/14/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 26-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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BUTLER (8 - 1) at TENNESSEE (3 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
BUTLER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 124-90 ATS (+25.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
BUTLER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 150-113 ATS (+25.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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KENT ST (5 - 2) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (4 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
KENT ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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ILLINOIS ST (4 - 3) at DEPAUL (6 - 2) - 12/14/2014, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 straight up against DEPAUL 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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LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 2) at SYRACUSE (5 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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AUBURN (3 - 4) at CLEMSON (5 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 1-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 1-0 straight up against CLEMSON 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (3 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (8 - 0) - 12/14/2014, 6:00 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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MIAMI OHIO (2 - 6) at WRIGHT ST (6 - 4) - 12/14/2014, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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MARSHALL (3 - 5) vs. W VIRGINIA (8 - 1) - 12/14/2014, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OAKLAND (4 - 5) at MICHIGAN ST (6 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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W MICHIGAN (5 - 3) at PACIFIC (6 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
PACIFIC is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 1-0 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons

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ST PETERS (4 - 6) at SETON HALL (7 - 1) - 12/14/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
SETON HALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
SETON HALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 1-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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MONTANA ST (3 - 5) at WYOMING (8 - 2) - 12/14/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-0 straight up against MONTANA ST 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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DARTMOUTH (3 - 4) at JACKSONVILLE ST (5 - 4) - 12/14/2014, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DARTMOUTH is 1-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
DARTMOUTH is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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RUTGERS (5 - 4) vs. MANHATTAN (2 - 5) - 12/14/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less 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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WOFFORD (7 - 2) at NC STATE (8 - 1) - 12/14/2014, 4:00 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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SAMFORD (3 - 7) at WAKE FOREST (4 - 5) - 12/14/2014, 6:00 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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SOUTHERN UTAH (2 - 4) at BOISE ST (7 - 2) - 12/14/2014, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SOUTHERN UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more 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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PORTLAND (6 - 2) at SACRAMENTO ST (5 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 8:00 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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E WASHINGTON (8 - 1) at WASHINGTON (7 - 0) - 12/14/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons

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MONTANA (3 - 5) at WI-MILWAUKEE (4 - 6) - 12/14/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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MISS VALLEY ST (1 - 7) at NORTHWESTERN (5 - 3) - 12/14/2014, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISS VALLEY ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MISS VALLEY ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
NORTHWESTERN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

**StarDust Bum** · 12-14-2014, 01:08 PM

NCAAB

Sunday, December 14

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. SETON HALL
Saint Peter's is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Seton Hall
Saint Peter's is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seton Hall is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's

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DECEMBER 14, 12:00 PM
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. PENN STATE
George Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
George Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Penn State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 12:00 PM
RUTGERS vs. MANHATTAN
No trends available
Manhattan is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Manhattan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 14, 1:00 PM
BINGHAMTON vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
No trends available
Boston College is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston College is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 14, 1:00 PM
QUINNIPIAC vs. BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Quinnipiac is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Prairie View A&M
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Prairie View A&M

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DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. VILLANOVA
Temple is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Temple is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Villanova
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Villanova's last 8 games

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DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. OLD DOMINION
No trends available
Old Dominion is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Old Dominion is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM
CAMPBELL vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
No trends available
College of Charleston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
College of Charleston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM
MONTANA STATE vs. WYOMING
Montana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montana State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wyoming
Wyoming is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Montana State
Wyoming is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM
BUTLER vs. TENNESSEE
Butler is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tennessee's last 12 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 2:30 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. FLORIDA GULF COAST
Florida International is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 14, 2:30 PM
FORDHAM vs. ST. JOHN'S
Fordham is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Fordham is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
St. John's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fordham
St. John's is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 14, 3:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
No trends available
Arkansas-Little Rock is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 3:00 PM
DARTMOUTH vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
Dartmouth is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Jacksonville State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 3:00 PM
ALABAMA A&M vs. VIRGINIA TECH
No trends available
Virginia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
COPPIN STATE vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
Connecticut is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Coppin State

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Florida is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. DEPAUL
Illinois State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Illinois State is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
DePaul is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
DePaul is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. SYRACUSE
Louisiana Tech is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Syracuse is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against North Carolina St
North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Wofford
North Carolina State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
North Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM
AUBURN vs. CLEMSON
Auburn is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Clemson is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 4:05 PM
CHICAGO STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Southern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 14, 4:30 PM
MARSHALL vs. WEST VIRGINIA
No trends available
West Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
West Virginia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Marshall

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DECEMBER 14, 5:30 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. WRIGHT STATE
Miami (Ohio) is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Wright State is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Wright State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)

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DECEMBER 14, 6:00 PM
SOUTHERN vs. IOWA STATE
No trends available
Iowa State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Iowa State is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 6:00 PM
MISS VALLEY STATE vs. NORTHWESTERN
No trends available
Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miss Valley State
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 6:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. WAKE FOREST
Samford is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Wake Forest is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Wake Forest is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 6:00 PM
SAVANNAH STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 6:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. LOUISVILLE
UNC Wilmington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
UNC Wilmington is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 14, 6:00 PM
MONTANA vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Montana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 14, 6:30 PM
SOUTHERN UTAH vs. BOISE STATE
Southern Utah is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Utah
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 8:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan State
Oakland is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland

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DECEMBER 14, 8:00 PM
UNC ASHEVILLE vs. UAB
No trends available
UAB is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
UAB is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 8:00 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Eastern Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 8:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. PACIFIC
No trends available
Pacific is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pacific is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 14, 8:05 PM
PORTLAND vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Portland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Sacramento State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Sacramento State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 12-14-2014, 01:08 PM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Butler at Tennessee
The Bulldogs head to Tennessee today and come into the contest with a 3-12 ATS record in their last 15 Sunday games. Tennessee is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Volunteers favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-1). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

Game 815-816: George Washington at Penn State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 64.024; Penn State 61.295
Dunkel Line: George Washington by 3
Vegas Line: George Washington by 1
Dunkel Pick: George Washington (-1)

Game 817-818: Fordham at St. John's (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 50.990; St. John's 70.571
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: St. John's by 17
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (-17)

Game 819-820: Temple at Villanova (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 56.781; Villanova 79.708
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 23
Vegas Line: Villanova by 17
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-17)

Game 821-822: Butler at Tennessee (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 66.551; Tennessee 70.016
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 1
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-1)

Game 823-824: Kent State at AR-Little Rock (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 54.239; AR-Little Rock 51.345
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Kent State

Game 825-826: Illinois State at DePaul (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 60.975; DePaul 61.745
Dunkel Line: DePaul by 1
Vegas Line: DePaul by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (+2 1/2)

Game 827-828: Louisiana Tech at Syracuse (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 58.435; Syracuse 68.918
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 8
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-8)

Game 829-830: Auburn at Clemson (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 57.506; Clemson 60.468
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3
Vegas Line: Clemson by 6
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+6)

Game 831-832: NC-Wilmington at Louisville (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 49.454; Louisville 84.000
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 34 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 28 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-28 1/2)

Game 833-834: Miami (OH) at Wright State (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 49.363; Wright State 56.754
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+10)

Game 835-836: Marshall vs. West Virginia (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 50.997; West Virginia 66.395
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+17 1/2)

Game 837-838: Oakland at Michigan State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 51.742; Michigan State 74.349
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 20
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-20)

Game 839-840: Western Michigan at Pacific (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 55.002; Pacific 53.874
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1
Vegas Line: Pacific by 2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+2)

Game 841-842: St. Peter's at Seton Hall (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 52.964; Seton Hall 71.566
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 11
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-11)

Game 843-844: Montana State at Wyoming (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 43.527; Wyoming 61.209
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 21
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+21)

Game 845-846: Dartmouth at Jacksonville State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 49.394; Jacksonville State 43.306
Dunkel Line: Dartmouth by 6
Vegas Line: Dartmouth by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (-3 1/2)

Game 847-848: Rutgers vs. Manhattan (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 55.314; Manhattan 54.467
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 1
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+1 1/2)

Game 849-850: Wofford at NC State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 55.293; NC State 71.570
Dunkel Line: NC State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 851-852: Samford at Wake Forest (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 39.492; Wake Forest 53.921
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 17
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+17)

Game 853-854: Southern Utah at Boise State (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 39.616; Boise State 66.755
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 27
Vegas Line: Boise State by 24
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-24)

Game 855-856: Portland at Sacramento State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 55.778; Sacramento State 46.615
Dunkel Line: Portland by 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 857-858: Eastern Washington at Washington (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 58.203; Washington 70.721
Dunkel Line: Washington by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-9)

Game 859-860: Montana at WI-Milwaukee (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 50.664; WI-Milwaukee 55.259
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (-2 1/2)

Game 861-862: Mississippi Valley State at Northwestern (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi Valley State 30.499; Northwestern 60.321
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 30
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 20
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (-20)

**StarDust Bum** · 12-15-2014, 01:26 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, December 15

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ELON (5 - 4) at DUKE (8 - 0) - 12/15/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 113-77 ATS (+28.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GA SOUTHERN (4 - 2) at S FLORIDA (5 - 3) - 12/15/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home lined 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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CAL POLY-SLO (3 - 4) at SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 4) - 12/15/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-109 ATS (-43.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-109 ATS (-45.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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S ALABAMA (2 - 4) at PEPPERDINE (5 - 2) - 12/15/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
PEPPERDINE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
PEPPERDINE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (3 - 3) at GEORGIA TECH (6 - 2) - 12/15/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TROY (4 - 3) at AUSTIN PEAY (2 - 7) - 12/15/2014, 8:00 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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TENN-MARTIN (5 - 2) at IL-CHICAGO (3 - 7) - 12/15/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 71-42 ATS (+24.8 Units) in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 109-79 ATS (+22.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 110-75 ATS (+27.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MISSOURI ST (5 - 3) at ORAL ROBERTS (3 - 4) - 12/15/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORAL ROBERTS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORAL ROBERTS is 1-1 straight up against MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons

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GRAMBLING (2 - 5) at OREGON ST (6 - 2) - 12/15/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 23-46 ATS (-27.6 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 1-0 straight up against GRAMBLING over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 12-15-2014, 01:26 PM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, December 15

Duke hasn't played in 12 days since impressive win at Wisconsin as road dog; they play UConn Thursday, figure to look past 3-4 Elon squad that subs a lot but shoots just 41.4% inside arc. Blue Devils are 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, winning by 69-50-30 points. Elon's only top 100 game is 13-point home loss to Charlotte.

Georgia Southern hasn't played in 12 days since 61-59 loss at UCF; their other road game is 80-71 loss at Illiinois. South Florida is inexperienced, doesn't sub a lot, has new coach and lost last two games by 10-11 points; they're turning ball over 22.2% of time, are 2-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, winning by 9-14 points. Eagles' best win? Over #200 FIU.

Cal Poly is 1-5 vs D-I teams with only win over winless Delaware; they are shooting 25% from arc, 39% inside it. San Francisco lost four of last six games, losing last game at home to Eastern Washington. Dons turn it over 21.4% of time, shoot just 57.2% on line; they're 4-0 vs teams not in top 200, with all four wins by 15+ points.

Pepperdine is 5-2 with both losses to top 70 teams; none of its wina are over teams ranked higher than #227 (Fresno State); Waves lead country, holding teams to 18.9% behind arc; their eFG% is #27 in nation. South Alabama has couple of non-D-I wins but is 0-4 vs D-I teams, losing by point in OT last game- their three road losses are all by 9+ points.

Georgia Tech is 6-2 vs #243 schedule; they lost at home to SC-Upstate Saturday, are shooting 27% from arc, 62% from line.- they're 2-0 against teams outside top 200, winning by 20-9 points. Appalachian State is 3-3 vs #309 schedule; they won at Va Tech, lost by 17 to Hofstra at home, best team they've played. ASU's 44% eFG% is #302 in country.

Troy is 2-3 vs D-I teams with two other wins; they've played schedule ##329- best team they've beaten is #331 Alcorn State. Trojans turn ball over 23.3% of time; they're 2-1 vs teams outside top 200, with only loss to Southern Miss by hoop. Austin Peay is 1-7 vs D-I teams, losing last three by 21-22-9 points; Governorss turn ball over 22.6% of time.

Tennessee-Martin is #7 team in experience; they're 5-2 vs schedule #252 with best win over #259 Arkansas State by hoop- they're turning ball over 22.3% of time. Ill-Chicago is 2-7 vs D-I teams but they beat UCF by 11 in last game; Flames are shooting 26% from arc, have #335 eFG% in nation. #282 Central Florida is best team they've beaten.

Missouri State-Oral Roberts is rescheduled game after power outage two weeks ago; Bears are making 45.5% of their 3's, #2 in nation- they're 3-1 vs teams outside top 200, winning by 11-5-12 points, with loss in OT to Washington State. Last three ORU games were decided by total of seven points; Eagles are 2-0 vs top 100 teams, 1-4 vs everyone else.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-15-2014, 01:28 PM

NCAAB

Monday, December 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE vs. CLEVELAND STATE
No trends available
Cleveland State is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Cleveland State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 15, 7:00 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Georgia Southern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
South Florida is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
South Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 15, 7:00 PM
ELON vs. DUKE
No trends available
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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DECEMBER 15, 7:00 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Appalachian State is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Georgia Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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DECEMBER 15, 7:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. NORTH FLORIDA
Tennessee Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 15, 8:00 PM
TROY vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Troy is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Troy is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Austin Peay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Austin Peay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 15, 8:00 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. ORAL ROBERTS
Missouri State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

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DECEMBER 15, 8:00 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Tennessee-Martin is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games at home
Illinois-Chicago is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games

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DECEMBER 15, 8:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games

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DECEMBER 15, 8:05 PM
JACKSON STATE vs. DRAKE
No trends available
Drake is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Drake is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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DECEMBER 15, 8:30 PM
TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. TEXAS A&M C.C.
Texas-San Antonio is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Texas-San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas A&M C.C.
No trends available

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DECEMBER 15, 9:00 PM
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. GRAND CANYON
No trends available
Grand Canyon is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 15, 9:00 PM
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. GONZAGA
No trends available
Gonzaga is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 15, 10:00 PM
CAL POLY vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cal Poly is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cal Poly is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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DECEMBER 15, 10:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. PEPPERDINE
South Alabama is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
South Alabama is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pepperdine is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Pepperdine is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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DECEMBER 15, 10:00 PM
NORTHWEST COLL vs. SEATTLE
No trends available
Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home

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DECEMBER 15, 10:00 PM
GRAMBLING STATE vs. OREGON STATE
No trends available
Oregon State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Oregon State is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 12-16-2014, 02:04 AM

Eyes on the Ivy

December 15, 2014

Look out for the ...Ivy League?

While we are not expecting the Ivies to end what will almost surely become a 36-year drought of missing the Final Four, the 2014-15 campaign nonetheless looks like it could feature the best collection of Ivy reps in many moons. The latest indicator came on Wednesday night in Lexington, when all-powerful, top-ranked Kentucky found itself down 11-0 before it knew what hit it, and was still behind President Obama's alma mater Columbia, 25-23, at halftime. Yes, the Wildcats would eventually gain control in the second half, and the Lions are still winless vs. SEC foes (against whom they are now 4-12 SU in their history) since the 1957-58 season, when they beat Auburn. But the UK margin of victory was only 10 points at 56-46. And the Wildcats were impressed.

"They came in, played well and hit shots. We had to fight from behind for the majority of the game," said UK's frosh star F Trey Lyles.

"You have got to give a lot of credit to Columbia," Cat HC John Calipari said. "They were not afraid. They played Michigan State (a season ago) the same way they played us ... and they knew they could do this. They did a great job of spreading us out."

What has gotten the attention of college hoops observers, however, is that Columbia's near-miss at Kentucky is not an isolated incident involving Ivy teams in the first month of this season. Yale recently shocked defending national champion UConn, 45-44, in Storrs. In a crosstown rivalry that has been slanted toward Big East Providence for many years, it was local Ivy rep Brown scoring a 77-67 stunner on Monday night at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Earlier, Cornell, considered an outsider in the league race, shocked George Mason in Fairfax, 68-60, and came within one point on the road at Big Ten Penn State.

And we have yet to even talk about Ivy preseason favorite Harvard, which has won Big Dance games each of the past two years for HC Tommy Amaker. The Crimson have started fast once again at 8-1, and have an interesting upcoming test vs. sixth-ranked and unbeaten Virginia in their next game on December 21. Or perennial contender Princeton, which appears to have another typically functional and capable edition.

Perhaps Yale's HC James Jones was prophetic when he predicted prior to the season that as many as five Ivy teams could get to 20 wins this term. It's still not the Big Ten or ACC, but there are a lot of leagues further down the D-I totem pole than the Ivy this season.

Although the Final Four drought has endured for nearly four decades, the Ivies have never really disappeared from the college hoop scene. Over the past four decades, one or two reps per season have usually been formidable. For much of that period of time, it was Princeton and/or Penn waging wars for league supremacy. The legendary HC Pete Carril had several memorable Tiger editions, including the 1975 NIT champions led by future NBA G (and longtime NBA assistant coach, now with the Clippers) Armond Hill.

Three years earlier, Carril's 1972 Princeton version had drawn Bob Knight's first Indiana team in an opening-round NIT clash (in the years when all of the NIT games were played at Madison Square Garden). In the excellent biography Knight, written by the legendary Bob Hammel, "The General" spoke of what happened in that game vs. the Tigers.

"When I went into coaching, there was a prevailing belief that play in the Big Ten was rough-"no harm, no foul"-and the East was a finesse area," said Knight. "Well, I had just spent a season in the Big Ten, and when we went back East to play in the NIT, Princeton manhandled us and won 68-60.

"Pete Carril (right) always did a great job with his players. He was an extraordinary teacher of basketball. And that day his team was far more physical than any team we played in the Big Ten.

"We got off to a good start against Princeton--we were ahead 12-4. There was a time-out, they added a third guard named Reggie Bird, and they just throttled us."

Of course, Carril's best Princeton teams would make noise for the next couple of decades, counting several Big Dance qualifiers. Including a Tiger squad that came as close as possible to scoring the first No. 16 seed vs. No. 1 seed upset in Big Dance history when his 1989 team fell by only 50-49 against John Thompson's Georgetown. Carril's 1996 edition, as a No. 13 seed, dumped defending national champion UCLA, 43-41.

Indeed, Princeton has often been the flagship Ivy program since we began to publish TGS in 1957. Prior to Carril, Butch Van Breda Kolff's Tiger teams were often in the national discussion. Again we'll leave it to Bob Knight, also from the biography Knight, written by the aformentioned Bob Hammel, to further describe the Princeton style.

"When Butch Van Breda Kolff (left) was there, Princeton was one of the best-coached teams I ever saw," said Knight. "Bill Bradley was playing then. Princeton's players were obviously smart, they played well defensively, and they were very good offensively. They played with keys--if the passer went inside, that was one thing; if he cut to the bucket, it was another thing. They didn't just run plays, they keyed off movement. Pete Carril, Van Breda Kolff's replacement, carried that same approach to incredible success in his own career at Princeton. I tried to incorporate that into what I wanted to do at Indiana, but almost exclusively built on reading the defense."

Knight's mention of Bill Bradley recalls one of only two Ivy teams to reach the Final Four in the TGS era. With "Dollar Bill" as the star, Princeton became the talk of the country as Van Breda Kolff's team stormed into the Final Four at Portland. Where, unfortunately for the Tigers, they ran into the one hurdle they couldn't overcome that season, Cazzie Russell-led Michigan. But those Van Breda Kolff Tigers were also the first Ivy team to reach a Final Four since 1944.

The Ivies had de-emphasized their football programs in the mid 50s, but could still field on occasional basketball power, which, thanks to Bradley, the Tigers became in 1964-65.

Bradley, a matchup nightmare as a 6'5 swingman with a vast array of shots who bypassed the Big Ten (where Purdue had seemed his likely college destination) and instead matriculated to the Ivies from the St. Louis area, had taken the entire East Coast by storm that season, too, as even normal Notre Dame "subway alums" in the New York area began to embrace Princeton and the Bradley storyline, packing the old Madison Square Garden for the annual Holiday Festival Tourney in late December to cheer the Tigers on against jazzy Cazzie and the highly-ranked Wolverines, who had reached the Final Four the previous spring, knocking off defending champion Loyola-Chicago along the way in the Mideast regional before losing to Jeff Mullins and Duke in the national semifinals in Kansas City.

Before the anticipated matchup vs. Michigan, Bradley and Princeton had to get past Syracuse in a first-round matchup. The Tigers had made the short ride to Manhattan still with the stigma of their supposedly weak Ivy League affiliation detracting from their notices. But it took Bradley only a few minutes vs. the 'Cuse to show that the Ivies could play as hard as they studied. Syracuse set up in a four-man box zone defense, with ace defender Sam Penceal assigned just to Bradley. Penceal literally clung to Bradley, clutching, grabbing, clawing. Suddenly, obviously furious, Bradley lashed back with an elbow that rocked the husky Penceal as hard as any elbow he had ever received on the Brooklyn playgrounds where he learned the game. The crowd gasped, then whooped in appreciation; the referee sent Penceal to the free-throw line. A minute later, Bradley finally broke away from Penceal and got the ball for the first time. Immediately, he sank a 20-foot jump shot. By the half he had 23 points, and eventually 36, and Princeton won 79-69 in this battle of orange-laced uniforms.

Bradley's aura grew even larger when scoring 41 in a narrow loss the next night to the Wolverines...even more so because he tallied all of those points before fouling out with 4:37 to play and his team, which was a 12-point underdog, actually ahead by 12 points! Without Bradley, however, the Tigers failed to hold on to their advantage and ended up an 80-78 loser. But by the time the Final Four had rolled around, Bradley had become a big storyline coast-to-coast.

Bradley was still about as close to a one-man show as any college player we ever recall. In the East Regionals at Maryland's Cole Field House, Bradley was mesmerizing. First, Princeton disposed of Press Maravich's ACC title winners from NC State by a 66-48 scoreline, but Bradley was at his best in the regional final vs. Joe Mullaney's fourth-ranked Providence side featuring future pros Jimmy Walker and Mike Riordan. Bradley was magnificent, making 14 of 20 shots, all 13 of his free throws, and scoring 41 points. Plus he added nine assists and ten rebounds. Final score: Princeton 109, Providence 69!

And it was the whole team that everyone was cheering. The Tigers shot a staggering 68.3% from the floor against Providence (while Bradley shot 70%) and 72.7% in the second half. In one stretch the Tigers went 12 minutes without missing a shot--14 straight from the floor and the free-throw line. By his presence, Bradley seemed to make all of that possible, because the opposition was forced to concentrate on him, but never before had his teammates been so skillful at capitalizing on that advantage.

Michigan, however, was the Kryptonite for that Princeton team, featuring the explosive Russell, like Bradley a 6'5 swingman with an extensive repertoire of shots, but the Wolverines were bigger and stronger than the Tigers, who would be their NCAA semifinal foe in a later rematch in Portland of the Holiday Festival classic at Madison Square Garden in December. Indeed, at times the Wolverines' offense would appear crude, without much structure or finesse, instead emphasizing brute power, with the main "bread and butter" play simply calling for Russell to slide off 6'7 Bill Buntin at the high post, move underneath, and look for a pass. If Cazzie couldn't shake his man, he'd usually break out for a quick little jumper behind a screen set by 6'7 F Oliver Darden. Otherwise, Dave Strack's Wolverines would either crash the glass with the springy Buntin (who was also a 20 ppg scorer) and Darden or rugged 6'5 Larry Tregoning, or cast off long bombs from the perimeter, many of those by the prolific Russell, who scored a whopping 25.7 ppg that season.

In the semifinals at Portland, Bradley, as was the case in the December meeting vs. the Wolverines at Madison Square Garden, found himself in foul trouble, and the Tigers could not compensate. Having problems controlling the bigger Wolverines off the glass, Princeton really got caught in the quicksand when Bradley picked up his fourth personal barely a minute into the second half. Van Breda Kolff was thus forced to employ an unfamiliar zone defense to protect Bradley, but Michigan was still able to navigate easily into the paint and score from close range. When Bradley, who scored 29 points, eventually fouled out with 5 minutes to play, Princeton's last chances were extinguished with him. Thanks to a lopsided 56-34 rebound edge, Michigan won handily, 93-76, qualifying for the title game against the Wichita-UCLA winner. Meanwhile, Bradley would score 58 points in the old "consolation game" for third place against Wichita State, setting an NCAA Tourney single-game scoring mark that stands to this day.

Princeton wasn't the only Ivy Final Four qualifier of the TGS era, however. Bob Weinhauer's Penn Quakers were the next, and most recent, Final Four Ivy rep during their wild ride in 1978-79 that, like Bill Bradley's Princeton, also ended against a Big Ten foe from Michigan, this time Magic Johnson's Michigan State, in the Final Four at Salt Lake City.

That Penn side, which this writer saw lose a double-OT game in the old Cabrillo Classic in San Diego vs. Lute Olson's Iowa just before New Year's, remains one of the most unlikely Final Four qualifiers in memory. Though some longtime Ivy followers have always had mixed emotions about that Quakers team...which, much like Tommy Amaker's current Harvard, didn't much resemble a traditional Ivy entry.

Thanks to a New York Times piece subsequent to the Final Four, some wondered if Penn had abandoned the core Ivy values--a healthy, well-rounded mixture of academics and athletics, with an added emphasis on the former. The Philly school, however, seemed to be emphasizing the latter...at least with its basketball team.

Criticism of the Quakers had actually been building since the late 1960s, when Penn adopted a special admissions policy in which 15 percent of each freshman class was to be set aside for students who normally would not have been accepted. One-third of those "special-admit" spots were to be utilized specifically for athletes.

Under HC Dick Harter, and then Chuck Daly, then Weinhauer, Penn would emerge as an Ivy powerhouse for most of the '70s. At one point in the decade, the Quakers strung together six 20-win seasons and four Ivy championships. But the dominance and the types of players Penn was suddenly unearthing did not go unnoticed by the rest of the Ivies. The whispering started to become more noticeable when the Quakers brought in Tony Price (right) and Bobby Willis, both highly touted players from The Bronx, who would eventually form the nucleus of the 1978-79 team.

The NYT piece did acknowledge that the mean college board scores of the specially admitted Penn athletes were nearly the same as those for all of the special admit. And basketball might have been a byproduct of a school admission policy that had been, as the Times said, "stretched to admit the children of old graduates...or a promising oboe player."

But even at Penn, there was a vocal anti-athletics constituency. One such faculty committee issued a report recommending financial cutbacks in the athletic program and modifications of the special admissions procedure. Dr. Robert Lucid, then an English professor and member of the committee, minced no words in summarizing the fact-finding report. "We want to keep the Ivy ideals," said Lucid. "We don't want to be dealing in big-time sports."

Former Yale athletic director Frank Ryan was another vocal critic of Penn's policy. "We want to maintain that fair, competitive environment," Ryan said in the NYT story. "We want a chance to win when we play. They'll be getting kids we want, sure, but couldn't get because of our standards. So it affects us directly on the playing field.

"I would recommend that the league meet now and discuss a more balanced and uniform admissions policy."

In the NYT article, Martin Meyerson, Penn's president at the time, expressed disappointment. "I get the feeling we are going to be persecuted for being this good," he said. "They're going to look at this (the Final Four appearance) closely, and suggest that we admit athletes just to play basketball, which is not the case."

By the early '80s, Penn's critics had their wish, as the Ivy League adopted an across-the-board, minimum qualifying standard known as the academic index. Phased in over several years, it was a formula that combined a student's college board scores with his or her high school grades and other factors such as class rank. Almost without exception, students failing to qualify were not accepted. Eventually, those guidelines would be modified and relaxed, and the Penn-like "special admits" would become commonplace throughout the league (with Amaker and Harvard taking particular advantage in recent years.)

Penn's thrill ride in 1978-79 included not only that classic matchup vs. Iowa in San Diego but also a pair of overtime wins over Carril's Princeton during the regular season. The Quakers were experienced; key F Price, G Willis, C Matt White, and F Tim Smith, were all senior starters, and G James Salters (left) was a junior. Weinhauer's first five were not quite the "iron man five" of Ray Meyer's DePaul that also qualified for the Final Four (and would beat the Quakers 96-93 in the second-to-last Final Four consolation game in history), as G Ken Hall provided consistent spark off the bench, and due to White's recurring foul problems (he was disqualified on 15 different occasions that season!), reserve F Vincent Ross and frosh F Tom Leifsen would often be forced into action. For the most part, Weinhauer relied upon his starters, using the bench sparingly.

But it was balance, a legit go-to threat in Price (who scored a team-best 19 ppg), and senior-influenced poise that would carry the Quakers into March and to Salt Lake City, where their presence, as well as that of the legendary Meyer with his DePaul team, would capture the imagination of nation. As much so, in fact, as the presence of Larry Bird's unbeaten Indiana State and Magic Johnson's Michigan State, which, contrary to popular belief, were not the only major storylines at the 1979 Final Four.

Prior to the Final Four, Penn white-knuckled its way through the East Regional at a time when the NCAA Tourney consisted only of 40 teams. Which was an increase of eight teams over the 32-team field from 1975-78.

As the 9th seed (of 10) in the East, Penn would open vs. 8th seed Iona, coached by none other than Jim Valvano and featuring rugged then-soph frontliner Jeff Ruland, who would eventually advance to the NBA. The sub-regional site would be Raleigh and Reynolds Coliseum, where Valvano would soon move to take over the program at NC State. Ruland would force the foul-prone Matt White to the bench, requiring Weinhauer to call upon frosh Leifsen (1978-79 was the first Ivy season in which frosh were eligible for varsity play), who would make four clutch free throws in the final minutes as the Quakers, whose 41-29 halftime edge had been cut to one, would hold on for a 73-69 win behind Price's 27 points.

Not many gave Penn a chance in the second round vs. regional top seed North Carolina, which like the top six regional seeds had a bye in the first round. But Dean Smith's Tar Heels could not shake the Quakers, who finally forged a lead at the 10:19 mark of the second half. Clutch baskets by Price, who finished with 25 points, and a late FT by Salters allowed Penn to hold off a late Tar Heel charge to emerge a shock 72-71 winner. When Lou Carnesecca's St. John's would also upset Duke, it created a "Black Sunday" in Carolina and would suppress the crowd counts for the following week's regional down Tobacco Road in Greensboro.

Next up for Penn was Syracuse, with its third-year HC Jim Boeheim. Daring to run with the Orangemen (as Syracuse was called in those days), who scored a whopping 90 ppg that season, the Quakers would play what Weinhauer called the team's "best half of the season" when storming to a 50-37 lead at intermission. 'Cuse would make a second-half run, but the Quakers, who converted only one field goal in the final eight minutes, were still up to the task, nailing 22 of 26 FT attempts in the second half en route to an 84-76 win, with Price again leading the way with 20 points.

The Quakers were helped by a bizarre officiating error late in the second half. In the midst of an Orange rally that shaved a 17-point deficit to five, the refs didn't allow Penn to shoot what should have been a one-and-one free-throw opportunity. It was almost a minute later, when the Quakers were fouled again, that the officials realized their mistake and ruled it a "correctable error." Penn was thus awarded four foul shots, all of which were made to throttle the Syracuse comeback.

Asked after the game if he was e "embarrassed" at having lost to an Ivy League team, Boeheim gave the standard response regarding that season's Quakers. "I've said it before," said a young Boeheim. "Penn is not an Ivy League team. They are a Big 5 school from Philadelphia that plays good basketball."

Now, all that stood in the way of a Final Four appearance for the Quakers would be St. John's, a winner over Rutgers on the same card in which Penn topped Syracuse. But the invasion of the Yankee schools into the Carolinas did not excite the local fan base in Greensboro. After barely 9,000 had shown up for the pair Sweet 16 games, just over 7,000 would attend the regional final in a building with nearly 16,000 seats. Because the regional final was televised nationally, the Coliseum P.A. announcer made a request to the crowd for some noise, and what he got was the sound of one hand clapping. When the attendance of 7,216 was announced, the crowd booed itself.

At least the Redmen (as they were then called) had Carnesecca to liven the atmosphere. Ever the quipster, the coach was in good form prior to tipoff. Acknowledging that Penn had the usual Ivy league intelligence, Carnesecca would then add a classic Looie line. "They'd better be smart," said Carnesecca. "Someday they'll be controlling our country."

St. John's entered the Dance as an even longer shot than the Quakers, seeded 10th and last in the East, meaning the Redmen were one of the final teams to qualify for the Dance. St. John's had to win nine of its last 11 games to get a surprise bid, then at various times looked ready to expire in the Dance before struggling back to beat Temple, Duke and Rutgers in the regional prior to the Elite Eight matchup, and a ticket to the Final Four, vs. Penn.

There was not much space between these upstarts, who went back-and-forth all afternoon. Carnesecca was able to tempo the game in St. John's favor, slowing the pace, though Penn would still hold a 29-26 lead at the break. The Redmen, with Ron Plair scoring 21 points and C Wayne McKoy proving a force on the blocks, nosed ahead on a few occasions in the second half, but never again after a Tim Smith jumper put the Quakers up 55-54 with 5:44 to play. St. John's leveled the score at 62-62, but with 23 seconds to play fouled the cool and collected James Salters, who nailed a pair of free throws to put the Quakers up 64-62. The Johnnies took three shots at the Penn basket in the final seconds, including a good look by Plair, but none would fall. Penn would be on the way to the Final Four!

The Quakers' Cinderella ride would end in Salt Lake City when Magic Johnson, Greg Kelser and Michigan State cruised to a 101-67 romp, but the Quakers had been playing with house money ever since the Dance commenced. And, as the decades have passed, the fact that Penn made it all of the way to the Final Four might be a more enduring storyline than what Magic or Bird accomplished that March...no matter what Seth Davis and others might have to say.

Now, a quick update on the current Ivy reps and how they are progressing in the new 2014-15 campaign. Straight-up and pointspread records are thru December 10.

BROWN (SUR 5-6, PSR 2-3)...Mike Martin's Bears made it to the CIT last season and return four starters from that team, though the one who departed, G Sean McGonagill, was the team's leading scorer at 17.4 ppg. An emerging force is 6'7 soph F Leland King (left), an Inglewood, CA product scoring at 16 ppg, while another soph, Dallas product 6-6 SG Steven Spieth, adds 10 ppg. The Bruins have a nice mix of athleticism and brute force, the latter exhibited by rugged frontliners 6'8 Cedric Kuakumensah and 6'9 Rafael Maia, both 235-lb. brutes. A problem in the early going has been an inverted assist-TO ratio (11-17), though soph PG Tavon Blackmon played one of his better games of the season with an 11-point, 7-assist effort in the Monday win over Providence. Blackmon's progress is likely to be a key for Brown's hopes of making it back to a postseason event in March.

COLUMBIA (5-3 SU, 1-0 PSR)...The Lions did not enter the season completely under the radar, having advanced to the third round of the CIT last spring. All five starters return for HC Kyle Smith, whose team hasn't been shooting the ball as well yet as a year ago when canning 39% of its triples (thus far it's only 32% beyond the arc), but the tempo-conscious Lions are allowing only 50.8 ppg, ranking fourth nationally, as Kentucky discovered on Wednesday. Columbia is lengthy in the backcourt, with a lot of 6'3 and 6'4-types covering a lot of ground on the perimeter, and HC Smith has a legit big in 6'11 sr. Corey Ostrowski (9 ppg and 8 rpg). If there is a concern for Smith it is that he will be without 6'7 F Alex Rosenberg (16 ppg a year ago) for the season due to a foot injury, which has put a bit more scoring burden upon jr. G Madao Lo, who at 16.8 ppg is the only double-digit scorer through the first eight games.

CORNELL (5-4 SU, PSR 4-1)...The consensus pick to finish last in the league after last year's 2-26 SU mark, the Big Red has been much improved for 5th-year HC Bill Courtney, who served on Jim Larranaga's staff at George Mason. The opening win over Mason set a much brighter tone in Ithaca, especially with 6'7 F Shonn Miller, Courtney's best player who missed last season with a shoulder injury, healthy again and scoring a team-best 14 ppg. Miller is one of four DD scorers for Courtney, including soph G Robert "Mad" Hatter (13 ppg) and a scoring PG in 6'3 sr. Devin Cherry (10.2 ppg). Cornell has improved defensively with the return of Miller, and the Big Red has a 3-game SU win streak heading into its next game on Dec. 21 vs. Radford.

DARTMOUTH (SUR 3-4, PSR 0-2)...We haven't seen a lot of the Big Green, but do know that key 6'9 Lithuanian sr. C Gabas Maldunas has returned to active duty from the torn ACL he suffered last January. He's one of four returning starters from HC Paul Cormier, now beginning his 12th season in Hanover. One of the Ivy's better point guards, jr. Alex Mitola (15 ppg), came into his own in the second half of last season. Mitola, only 5'11, and 5'9 jr. Malik Gill cause some matchup issues for Cormier vs. bigger backcourts, but Gill is a Muggsy Bogues-like disruptor on the stop end, so Cormier is not hesitant to go with the smaller backcourt. Some regional reps believe this is the best chance for Laura Ingraham's alma mater to get above .500 since the 1998-99 season.

HARVARD (SUR 8-1, PSR 3-2)...Still the acknowledged favorite in the loop despite losing a key trio (Gs Brandyn Curry & Laurent Rivard and PF Kyle Casey) from last year's 27-5 team that won a fourth straight Ivy crown and beat Cincinnati in the Big Dance after scoring another NCAA upset over New Mexico the previous year. Still around from those recent powerhouses, however, are 6'5 swingman Wesley Saunders (last year's Ivy MVP when scoring 14.2 ppg) and jr. PG Siyani Chambers (left, with Amaker), two very key cogs for HC Tommy Amaker the past two seasons. Harvard is still shooting nearly 48% from the floor and an outstanding 77% from the charity stripe. Seniors Steve Moundou-Missi and Kenyatta Smith are angry frontline components, and Amaker is also not afraid to use his deep bench, though it appears from the early going as if Saunders (lone DD scorer at 20.1 ppg) might be carrying a bit too much of the offensive burden.

PENN (SUR 3-5, PSR 2-1)...Here is one Ivy situation that is having a bit of trouble, as former Quaker star and now HC Jerome Allen is on the hot seat after just one winning record in his first five seasons in charge. Penn is hoping that three wins on the trot (after opening 0-5) might signify a turning of the corner, but the schedule also provided a few softer spots to get well (Navy, Binghamton, Marist). Note that Big Five dates vs. La Salle, Villanova, and St. Joe's are still to come, as is a trip to SEC Vanderbilt. Allen has a decent 1-2 outside-inside scoring punch with jr. G Tony Hicks (15 ppg) and 6'11 jr. C Darien Nelson-Henry (10.4 ppg), but could use promising frosh F Mike Auger to return soon from a foot injury after an encouraging start in November. Soph Jamal Lewis, who was expected to take over PG duties, has missed all of the season thus far due to illness. Unless Allen gets his full complement of players by the time league play commences in January, his chances of surviving into 2015-16 (especially after last year's 8-20 mark) could be problematic.

PRINCETON (SUR 3-7, PSR 2-4)...As usual, the Tigers have had a fairly tough early slate, but their 3-7 SU mark is still rather disappointing. Pushed favored UTEP and San Diego in the recent Wooden Legacy Tourney in California, though a recent loss to Fairleigh-Dickinson has Tiger backers a bit anxious with HC Mitch Henderson, who still employs the old Princeton motion offense that dates to the Van Breda Kolff and Carril years but this season is minus prolific G T.J. Bray, who led the Tigers in scoring the past few years and tallied an Ivy-best 18 ppg a season ago. Soph F Spencer Weisz (14.9 ppg; 47% triples) was the Ivy Rookie of the Year last season and has taken on much of Bray's scoring duties, but the Tigers are missing the contributions of graduated 6-10 F Will Barrett, and have left 6'8 jr. Hans Brase to handle too much of the rebounding load. The Tigers have thus been subpar on the boards, which its storied motion offense has yet to overcome on a consistent basis.

YALE (SUR 8-3, PSR 4-2)...We'll give the Eli a mulligan for their 85-47 loss at angry Florida on Monday, coming three days after Yale's rousing win at UConn. But last year's CIT finalist returns all five starters for 16th-year HC James Jones, led by 6'8 F Justin Sears (14.8 ppg) & 6'4 G Javier Duren (right; 13.4 ppg). What Jones would probably like to see is a bit more consistency beyond the arc (Yale only 31.7% triples thus far), which could theoretically open more opportunities for punishing frontliners Matt Townsend and Sears to get better looks on the blocks. But either Duren or Sears could make a run at Ivy MVP honors, and the Eli believe they could be Big Dance-bound for the first time since 1962. A late November win over a tough field (including Southern Illinois and Kent State) at the Kent State Tourney was further confirmation that Yale is prepared to better last year's 19-14 mark.

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