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Air Force tops Colorado State, 27-19
November 22, 2018
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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) Cole Fagan 's Thanksgiving feast consisted of yards and carries.

Turns out, the junior fullback had quite the appetite.

Fagan rushed for 260 yards, the third-most in Air Force history, and linebacker Kyle Floyd thwarted a late drive with an interception to help the Falcons hold off Colorado State 27-19 on Thursday.

Fagan gouged the Colorado State defense with run after run up the middle, including an early 3-yard score. He finished 15 yards shy of the school record set by Chad Hall in 2007.

In all, Fagan carried the ball 34 times, averaging 7.6 per carry. His longest run was a 56-yard gallop.

''I still look at the numbers and don't believe it,'' Fagan said.

The Rams tried to adjust to Fagan by overloading one side. And when they did, the Falcons countered by sending him the other way.

''We couldn't stop him,'' Colorado State coach Mike Bobo said. ''When you can't stop the fullback in the option, you can't stop the option.''

Kadin Remsberg sealed the win with a late score as the Falcons (5-7, 3-5 Mountain West) won their third straight over Colorado State (3-9, 2-6).

Rams receiver Preston Williams turned in a big afternoon with 12 catches for 248 yards and three scores. His third TD brought the Rams to within 20-19 with 9:53 remaining, but Wyatt Bryan's game-tying extra point was blocked by defensive lineman Ben Harris. Bryan also missed an extra point earlier in the game.

The Falcons went on a time-consuming drive, 11-play drive that culminated in Remsberg's score, giving Air Force a 27-19 lead.

Colorado State was on the move when Floyd stepped in front of a K.J. Carta-Samuels pass and allowed Air Force to secure the Ram-Falcon Trophy.

''Huge for me, but I think it was even bigger for the team,'' Floyd said.

Collin Hill started the game for the Rams and threw two TD passes. After an interception in the third quarter, he was checked out by the doctors and the team elected to keep him out. Carta-Samuels took over.

Colorado State's defense came up with a goal-line stand in the third quarter. Hill and the offense took over at the 1 and had a promising drive going until Air Force safety Jeremy Fejedelem picked off a pass. The Falcons turned it into a 39-yard field goal that extended their lead to 20-13.

THE TAKEAWAY

Colorado State: The Rams haven't won at Falcon Stadium since 2002.

Air Force: The Falcons still have a slim chance at making a bowl should not enough teams reach the six-win mark. They are among the leaders in the Academic Progress Rate, which puts them at the top of the list.

KEEP THE TURKEY WARM

Colorado State played on Thanksgiving for the first time since 1978. The Rams are 15-25-2 all-time on the holiday.

For Air Force, playing on turkey day is rare, with this game marking just the third occasion. The team is now 1-2.

AURORA UPDATE

The Air Force falcon named Aurora attended the game Thursday. She's expected to make a full recovery from injuries she suffered at West Point during a prank before the annual football game between the service academies earlier this month.

GREAT GRAB

With a defender close by, Air Force receiver Marcus Bennett tipped a pass to himself in the end zone for a 16-yard score. A thing of beauty - or so QB Donald Hammond III was informed.

''I was on the ground,'' Hammond cracked.

STELLAR SEASON

Williams finished with 1,345 yards receiving - third-most in school history for a season. His 96 receptions are tied for second-most.

Asked if he will return next season to Fort Collins, the junior simply said: ''I haven't decided. I want to talk things over with my family first.''

SO CLOSE

Fagan wound up 3 yards shy of 1,000 yards rushing for the season.

''It's better to get the win than that personal stuff,'' Fagan said.

UP NEXT

Colorado State: Gear up for next season, when the Rams are tentatively scheduled to open the season on Aug. 31 against Colorado.

Air Force: A very remote chance at a bowl bid.


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No. 22 Mississippi State beats Mississippi 35-3 in Egg Bowl
November 22, 2018
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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) Nick Fitzgerald's previous Egg Bowl included a career-altering injury and a crushing loss on his home field.

One year later, Mississippi State's senior quarterback earned redemption.

Fitzgerald ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead No. 22 Mississippi State over Mississippi 35-3 on Thursday night in a rivalry game marred by a fight that led to four ejections in the second half.

The wild brawl was what got most of the attention in the immediate aftermath. All Fitzgerald cared about was a win that felt so good after last year's loss, which happened after the quarterback dislocated his ankle during the first quarter - a gruesome injury that required several months of rehab.

''It felt amazing to know the people who kind of caused it, you get to go to their house, you get to dominate them on their field in front of their fans,'' Fitzgerald said.

Mississippi State looked as though it would cruise to a fairly uneventful win before Ole Miss receiver A.J. Brown appeared to score a touchdown at the end of the third quarter. Players immediately started shoving, and the fight spilled into the end zone while both benches emptied onto the field.

Mississippi State's Cameron Dantzler, Jamal Peters and Willie Gay Jr. were ejected, along with Ole Miss' C.J. Moore. Every player on both teams received an unsportsmanlike penalty. Gay was ejected because he already had one unsportsmanlike penalty earlier in the game.

Brown's touchdown was called back because time had expired in the third quarter before the play began. The Rebels didn't seriously threaten again.

Mississippi State first-year coach Joe Moorhead said the fight didn't take away from the win.

''I'm happy as a lark right now,'' he explained. ''Certainly you don't want to see that stuff. I really can't comment on everything that happened because I didn't see it and I was trying to keep guys on the sideline. We'll look at the film and see what happened.

''But certainly, we want our play to be between the whistles and we want our execution and our effort to be what's talked about.''

As for the game, Mississippi State (8-4, 4-4 SEC) won by sticking to what it's done best all year: running the ball effectively and playing terrific defense. The Bulldogs gained 122 yards rushing in the first quarter to set the tone and built a 14-0 lead by early in the second quarter.

Fitzgerald ran for 117 yards on 18 carries. Kylin Hill added 108 yards rushing.

Ole Miss (5-7, 1-7) ended the season on a five-game losing streak. The Rebels' passing offense - which has been among the best in the SEC this season - never got going against the Bulldogs.

Jordan Ta'amu completed just 8 of 17 passes for 87 yards and one touchdown. The Rebels were 0 for 10 on third-down conversion opportunities and managed just 189 total yards. It was the first time all season they didn't score a touchdown.

Ole Miss coach Matt Luke said his team's turnovers and dropped passes were too much to overcome. Luke echoed Moorhead's statement that the fight was unfortunate.

''Hate for our seniors to go out this way because they have been through so much,'' he said. ''But I'm really, really grateful to them.''

THE TAKEAWAY

Mississippi State: It was a vintage performance from the Bulldogs, who were fantastic on defense and did just enough on offense. It's been an up-and-down regular season for Mississippi State, but back-to-back big wins over Arkansas and Ole Miss make it look better.

Ole Miss: It was an ugly end to the season for the Rebels. The offense could never get going and the defense couldn't consistently stop Mississippi State's running game. Now, Ole Miss will try to prepare for the 2019 season without several of their main offensive stars, including Ta'amu.

''This year has been a learning lesson for us,'' defensive lineman Josiah Coatney said. ''We've got to mature and keep working. We've got to piece together everything as a group and move on to the future.''

UP NEXT

Mississippi State will wait to find out its bowl destination.

Ole Miss' season is over.


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4 players ejected from Ole Miss-Miss St Egg Bowl after fight
November 22, 2018
By The Associated Press

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) Four players have been ejected from the Egg Bowl between Mississippi and Mississippi State after a fight at the end of the third quarter.

Ole Miss appeared to score a touchdown on the final play of the quarter Thursday night when A.J. Brown crossed the goal line. Players started shoving immediately after the play, and the fight spilled over across the end zone with several punches thrown. Both benches emptied onto the field before order was restored.

Brown's touchdown was called back because time had expired in the third quarter. No. 22 Mississippi State was leading 28-3 at the end of the period.

Every player on both teams received an unsportsmanlike penalty. Mississippi State's Willie Gay Jr., Jamal Peters and Cameron Dantzler, and Ole Miss' C.J. Moore, were ejected. Gay was ejected because he already had one unsportsmanlike penalty earlier in the game.

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November's Cbb Opinions Record and Best Bets:

DATE .......W-L-T......... % UNITS

11/22/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/20/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/17/2018 36-32-0 52.94% +4.00
11/16/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/15/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/14/2018 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
11/10/2018 28-29-0 49.12% -19.50
11/09/2018 3-1-0 100.00% +10.00
11/08/2018 0-5-0 0.00% -27.50
11/07/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/06/2018 29-22-3 56.86% +24.00

Totals...........107-102-3.....51.19%......-25.50


DATE......................ATS.............UNITS... .............O/U............UNITS............TOTAL

11/22/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................1 - 1...........-0.50.............-1.00
11/20/2018............2 - 0...........+10.00..............0 - 2............-11.00...........-1.00
11/17/2018...........11 - 12.........-11.00...............4 - 4............-2.00............-13.00
11/16/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................1 - 1............-0.50............-1.00
11/15/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................1 - 1............-0.50...........-1.00
11/14/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................0 - 2............-11.00.........-11.50
11/10/2018...........10 - 13.........-21.50................3 - 2............+4.00..........-17.50
11/09/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................2 - 0............+10.00........+9.50
11/08/2018............0 - 3............-16.50...............0 - 2.............-11.00.........-27.50
11/07/2018............1 - 0............+5.00................2 - 1............+4.50..........+9.50
11/06/2018............6 - 5............+2.50................1 - 6............-11.50...........-9.00

Totals.................35 - 38..........-34.00...............15 - 22...........-29.50..........-63.50

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Friday's Tip Sheet
Brian Edwards

**Oklahoma at West Virginia**

-- As of Wednesday, most betting shops had Oklahoma (10-1 straight up, 4-7 against the spread) installed as a 2.5-point favorite for this Big 12 showdown at Milan Puskar Stadium. The total was 84 points and WVU was available on the money line for a +120 return (paid $120 on $100 wagers). By Thursday night, however, the Sooners were 3.5-point ‘chalk’ and the total was up to 85. Most spots had the Mountaineers at +140 to win outright (risk $100 to win $140).

-- Lincoln Riley’s team hasn’t missed a beat offensively despite losing Heisman Trophy winner, Baker Mayfield. Kyler Murray, a former five-star recruit who initially went to Texas A&M, has been nothing short of sensational. Murray has connected on 70.3 percent of his passes for 3,310 yards with a 34/6 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He’s an explosive runner as well, rushing for 739 yards and 10 TDs while averaging 7.1 yards per carry. Murray was the ninth overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Oakland A’s. The plan was to play as the starting QB at OU for one season and then report to A’s spring training in early 2019. However, there’s some optimism in Norman that Murray might consider returning for another season next year.

-- Murray has the second-shortest odds to win the Heisman Trophy at Sportsbook.ag, where he has +500 odds. Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa is the -750 ‘chalk.’

-- Marquise ‘Bollywood Brown has a team-high 59 receptions for 1,021 yards and eight TDs, while CeeDee Lamb has 46 grabs for 829 yards and nine TDs. Lee Morris has 19 receptions for 426 yards and eight TDs.

-- When Rodney Anderson went down with a season-ending injury, the bulk of the carries were left to RBs Trey Sermon and Kennedy Brooks. Both players have been up to the task – and then some. Sermon has 851 rushing yards, 10 TDs and a 6.4 yards-per-carry average, and Brooks has rushed for 811 yards, 11 TDs and is averaging 9.9 YPC.

-- Oklahoma has failed to cover the number in three straight games. Riley’s bunch beat Kansas by a 55-40 count last week but never threatened to cover the spread as a 35-point home favorite. Murray threw for 272 yards and two TDs with one interception. Brooks ran for 171 yards and two TDs on 25 attempts, while Murray turned eight rushed into 99 yards and three TDs. Brown had six receptions for 55 yards.

-- Sermon left the KU game with a sprained ankle that has him listed as ‘questionable’ at WVU.

-- OU has been dreadful on defense all season. Mike Stoops, the brother of former head coach Bob Stoops, was fired several weeks ago. Out of 130 FBS teams, the Sooners are ranked 87th in the nation in total defense, No. 106 in pass defense, 64th at defending the run and 86th in scoring ‘D’ (30.7 PPG).

-- Oklahoma is tops in the country in total offense and scoring with its 49.5 points-per-game average. The Sooners are seventh in rushing yards and 11th in passing.

-- OU is playing just its fourth road game of the year. The Sooners are 3-0 SU and 1-2 ATS in their three road assignments. As road favorites during Lincoln Riley’s two-year stretch as head coach, they own a 2-4 spread record.

-- West Virginia (8-2 SU, 6-3-1 ATS) is undefeated in five home games with a 4-1 spread record. The Mountaineers are 4-6 ATS in 10 games as home underdogs during Dana Holgorsen’s eight-year tenure. This is their first home ‘dog spot since dropping a 50-39 decision to Oklahoma State last season.

-- WVU is in bounce-back mode after losing 45-41 at Oklahoma State as a six-point road ‘chalk’ last week. OSU’s Taylor Cornelius found Tylan Wallace for an 11-yard scoring strike to put the Cowboys up 45-41 with 42 ticks remaining. With two timeouts left, WVU had time to rally back. However, Holgorsen went completely ‘Mad Hatter’ with his clock management and made two baffling mistakes in not using a timeout. The drive started with a three-yard run by Grier, who got out of bounds at WVU’s 28 to stop the clock with 37 seconds left. Grier then hit Gary Jennings Jr. for an 11-yard gain that temporarily stopped the clock for the first-down markers to be moved. This is when ‘Holgo’ should’ve used his first timeout. Instead, by the time Grier hooked up with Jennings again for a 33-yard reception, there were only 11 ticks remaining. Jennings didn’t get out of bounds, but the clock stopped momentarily for the chains to be moved. At this point with two timeouts left, you obviously and belatedly burn one, right? Nope, not if you’re ‘Holgo.’ He allowed several seconds to drip away yet again and when Grier hit David Sills V for a 14-yard gain to the OSU 14, there was only two seconds remaining. Finally, ‘Holgo’ used a timeout. Had he used one after either of the completions to Jennings, there would’ve been more than 10 seconds – perhaps even 14-15 – remaining instead of merely two. Grier’s pass to Sills in the end zone fell incomplete to end the game. Again, if ‘Holgo’ would’ve simply utilized one morsel of common sense and used a timeout when he was supposed to, Grier would’ve had at least one – maybe two – shots at the end zone.

-- Grier completed 27-of-48 passes for 364 yards and two TDs without an interception at OSU. Kennedy McKoy ran for 148 yards and two TDs on 21 carries, while Grier also had a TD run. Jennings caught seven balls for 92 yards and one TD, and Sills had four receptions for 68 yards and one TD.

-- Grier has connected on 67.2 percent of his throws for 3,325 yards with a 33/8 TD-INT ratio. Sills has 53 receptions for 765 yards and 13 TDs, while Jennings has caught 47 balls for 692 yards and 11 TDs. Marcus Simms has 44 catches for 682 yards and two TDs. McKoy has run for a team-best 648 yards and six TDs, averaging 5.8 YPC. Martell Pettaway has 486 rushing yards, four TDs and a 6.2 YPC average.

-- Behind Tagovailoa and Murray, Grier has the third-shortest odds (10/1) to win the Heisman.

-- This is the highest total both teams have seen this season. Not only that, but it’s the highest tally in all of college football this year.

-- The ‘over’ has been an enormous money maker in OU games this year, cashing at a 10-1 overall clip. The ‘over’ is 3-0 for the Sooners on the road. Their games have averaged combined scores of 80.3 PPG.

-- OU’s last three games have netted combined scores of 95, 97 and 95. In five of the Sooners’ past seven games, they’ve had combined scores of at least 93 points.

-- The ‘over’ has hit in four consecutive WVU games to improve to 6-4 overall and 3-2 in its home outings. The Mountaineers’ highest previous totals were 73.5 and 73 points and the ‘over’ cashed in both instances. Their games have averaged combined scores of 64.2 PPG.

-- Kickoff from Morgantown is scheduled for Friday night at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.


Washington at Washington State**

-- As of Thursday night, most books had Washington State (10-1 SU, 10-1 ATS) listed as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 49. The Huskies were +125 on the money line (risk $100 to win $125).

-- Mike Leach’s team is undefeated in six home games with a 5-1 spread record.

-- Gardner Minshew, the grad transfer QB from East Carolina, has enjoyed a helluva season. Minshew has completed 70.4 percent of his passes for 4,325 yards with a 36/7 TD-INT ratio. He has 92 rushing yards and three TDs.

-- Minshew has eight players who have caught 26 balls or more led by Dezmon Patmon, who has 54 catches for 735 yards and four TDs. Tay Marting has 62 receptions for 637 yards and eight, while Easop Winston has caught 47 balls for 600 yards and eight TDs.

-- Washington State RB James Williams has run for 487 yards and 10 TDs with a 4.5 YPC average. Williams has 69 receptions for 530 yards and four TDs.

-- Washington State is No. 14 in the nation in total offense, No. 1 in passing yards and 12th in scoring with its 40.5 PPG average.

-- Washington (8-3 SU, 2-9 ATS) is 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS in four road assignments.

-- Chris Petersen’s team was – at least to me – considered a national-title contender coming into the 2018 campaign. But three trips into the red zone in the second half of the opener in Atlanta vs. Auburn produced merely three points, resulting in a 21-16 loss to the Tigers. UW responded with a five-game winning streak but with star RB Myles Gaskin injured, it lost 30-27 at Oregon in overtime. Then on Oct. 27, the Huskies went to Berkeley and lost a 12-10 decision.

-- UW is mired in a 0-6 ATS slump.

-- Gaskin is Washington’s all-time leading rusher, but he’s rushed for a career-low 906 yards and seven TDs with a 4.9 YPC average. The senior RB has missed two games due to injury. Gaskin also has 15 catches for 72 yards and one TD.

-- Washington senior QB Jake Browning is the school’s leader in career passing yards. He has connected on 64.5 percent of his throws for 2,485 yards with a 16/8 TD-INT ratio this year. Browning has four rushing scores this year and 16 career rushing TDs.

-- Browning’s favorite targets are Aaron Fuller and Ty Jones, who has 27 receptions for 457 yards and six TDs. Fuller has 49 catches for 754 yards and four TDs.

-- Washington has been a road underdog seven times during Petersen’s five-year tenure, producing a 4-3 spread record. If you count the game against Auburn in Atlanta as a road game, then that record is 4-4. If you don’t count that game, then this is UW first road ‘dogs spot since 2015.

-- Washington has dominated the Apple Cup rivalry in recent years, winning five games in a row over the Cougars. The Huskies have covered the spread in four straight encounters, including last year’s 41-14 win as a 9.5-point home favorite. The 55 combined points went ‘over’ the 50-point total. The ‘over’ is 2-0-1 in the last three meetings. Gaskin gashed WSU for 192 rushing yards and four TDs on 25 carries.

-- Washington is ranked 11th in the nation in scoring defense, limiting opponents to an average of 16.6 PPG. The Huskies are 16th in the country in total defense, 22nd in run defense and 28th at defending the pass.

-- The ‘over’ is 7-4 overall for the Cougars, 3-3 in their home games. They’ve seen their games average combined scores of 63.1 PPG.

-- The ‘under’ is 8-3 overall for the Huskies, 4-1 in their five road assignments. Their games have averaged combined scores of 44.6 PPG.

-- FOX will provide television coverage at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

-- As of Thursday, most spots had Appalachian State installed as a 10.5-point home favorite for Saturday’s showdown vs. Troy that’ll decide the Sun Belt’s East Division. During Neal Brown’s four-year tenure, the Trojans are 9-1 ATS in 10 games as a road underdog. They’ve been double-digit underdogs nine times, compiling an 8-1 spread record with three outright victories.

-- Florida, a six or 6.5-point favorite at FSU as of Thursday, is favored over the Seminoles for the first time since 2009. The Gators are ‘chalk’ in Tallahassee at Doak Campbell Stadium for the first time since 2008. UF safety Brad Stewart is listed as 'questionable’ with a quad injury.

-- Michigan DE Chase Winovich is ‘questionable’ at Ohio State due to an injury. Winovich has recorded 58 tackles, four sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven QB hurries and one pass broken up.

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Tech Trends - Week 13
Bruce Marshall

Friday, Nov. 23

AKRON at OHIO...Solich 15-8 vs. line since LY and has covered last 7 vs. FBS foes at Peden Stadium. Zips on 1-6 spread skid TY. Though Akron has covered last three in series.
Solich and Ohio, based on recent trends.


EAST CAROLINA at CINCINNATI....ECU 10-23-1 vs. line since in 2016. Cincy has covered 3 of last 4 in series.
Cincy, based on team trends.


EASTERN MICHIGAN at KENT STATE...EMU 4-1 vs. line away TY, 16-2 vs. spread last 18 away from Ypsilanti. Golden Flashes 4-8 vs. line last 12 MAC games.
EMU, based on team trends.


BUFFALO at BOWLING GREEN...BGSU 11-23-1 vs. line since 2016. Bulls 8-3 vs. line last 11 on board and has covered last four vs. Falcons.
Buffalo, based on team and series trends.


NEBRASKA at IOWA...Frost has covered last six vs. BCS foes TY. Hawkeyes, however, have covered last 3 and 5 of last 6 in this series.
Slight to Nebraska, based on recent trends.


TEXAS at KANSAS...KU has covered last 2 and 4 of last 6 in series.
Slight to Kansas, based on series trends.


ARKANSAS at MISSOURI...Mizzou has covered 7 of last 9 at home though the two Ls have been in last two at Columbia. Tigers 4-1 vs. line against Hogs since entering SEC. Porkers 1-5-1 vs. line last seven as true visitor (some neutral sites in there).
Mizzou, based on team and series trends.


COASTAL CAROLINA at SOUTH ALABAMA...Jags 2-5 L7 vs. line. CC 4-1 vs. line last five away TY.
Coastal Carolina, based on team trends.


CENTRAL MICHIGAN at TOLEDO...CMU on 1-5 spread skid. Though Chips have surprisingly covered 4 of 5 on road this season. Toledo has won last 8 SU in series, covering 7 of those.
Toledo, based on series trends.


UCF at SOUTH FLORIDA...Charlie Strong on 5-11 spread skid in reg season. Though USF has covered last 3 in series. UCF 7-2 vs. spread last 9 away from home (if count Cincy LY as W).
UCF, based on team trends.



Saturday, Nov. 24

PITT at MIAMI-FLA...Canes 4-11 vs. spread last 15 since late 2017. Pitt has covered last six TY and 7-2 vs. number last 9 away.
Pitt, based on recent trends.


TEMPLE at UCONN...Owls 7-2 vs. line last 9 TY, 14-6 last 20 on board. Edsall 2-8-1 vs. line TY but did beat Owls LY.
Temple, based on team trends.


KENTUCKY at LOUISVILLE...Cards 1-10 vs. line TY, Cats however no covers last 11 as chalk!
Slight to Kentucky, based on recent trends.


SOUTH CAROLINA at CLEMSON...Dabo has won and covered six in a row TY and has romped past Muschamp last two. Though Gamecocks have covered 10 of last 11 away from Williams-Brice!
Slight to Clemson, based on team trends.


RUTGERS at MICHIGAN STATE...Ugh! ‘Gers on surprising 4-game late-season cover streak. Though Dantonio has buried Rutgers each of past four years. Spartans 1-6 vs. spread last seven at East Lansing.
Slight to Michigan State, based on series trends.


GEORGIA SOUTHERN at GEORGIA STATE...State no covers 9 of last 10 TY. Southern 10-4 vs. line last 14 since late 2017.
Southern, based on recent trends.


MARSHALL at FIU...Butch Davis 13-5 vs. line last 18 reg season. MU 8-3 vs. line away since LY. FIU has buried Herd last two years.
FIU, based on team trends.


SYRACUSE at BOSTON COLLEGE...Eagles on 16-4 reg season spread run. Cuse Dino 9-3 last 12 as dog.
Slight to Boston College, based on team trends.


MICHIGAN at OHIO STATE...Urban 6-0 SU vs. Michigan but 1-4 vs. line last 5, and note road team has covered last four in series.
Michigan, based on series trends.


ILLINOIS at NORTHWESTERN...Lovie 1-5 vs. line last six TY and no covers last three away, 3-7 last ten vs. line as Big Ten visitor. Cats have won and covered big last three meetings. But note that underdogs are 10-0-1 vs. line in Cat games TY (NU 0-4 as chalk!).
Slight to Northwestern, based on recent series trends.


GEORGIA TECH at GEORGIA...Major road series, a bit more pronounced when Bulldogs are visitor. But GT has won outright as dog last two at Athens, 5-1-1 last seven and 7-2-1 vs. spread last ten at Sanford Stadium. Paul Johnson 13-7 last 20 as dog.
Georgia Tech, based on team and series trends.


WAKE FOREST at DUKE...Wake only 3-8 vs. line TY but has covered last two on road. Clawson 2-6 as dog TY but entered season on 10-2-1 dog run. Road team has covered last 3 meetings. Cutcliffe no covers last 4 at home TY.
Wake Forest, based on team and series trends.


MINNESOTA at WISCONSIN...Axe! Slab of Bacon! Badgers 3-8 vs. line this season, 1-5 vs. line at Camp Randall. Though Fleck just 1-6-1 vs. points as Big Ten visitor since LY.
Slight to Wisconsin, based on series trends.


NC STATE at NORTH CAROLINA...NCS only 2-4 vs. line last six TY. Fedora 5-3 as dog TY, 8-3 last 11 in role. Road team however has covered last five in series.
Slight to NC State, based on series trends.


WESTERN KENTUCKY at LA TECH...WKU 1-4-1 vs. line last six TY. Skip has won and covered last 2 meetings in reg season.
La Tech, based on team trends.


ODU at RICE...ODU 1-5 last six as chalk. Rice 4-1 vs. line last four TY though only 1-4 vs. line at home.
Slight to Rice, based on team trends.


SOUTHERN MISS at UTEP...Jay Hopson 2-4 as road chalk with USM.
Slight to UTEP, based on team trends.


NEW MEXICO STATE at LIBERTY...Rematch of 49-41 Ag win on Oct. 6! But NMSU 2-9 vs. spread TY and 1-4 vs. line away.
Liberty, based on team trends.


UTAH STATE at BOISE STATE...Utags 8-2-1 vs. spread TY. Boise just 7-18 vs. points at home since late 2014.
Utah State, based on recent trends.


BYU at UTAH...Sitake on 11-5 spread uptick since late LY. Cougs 5-1 last six as dog. Road team has covered last three in series, dog team has covered last four. Utes, however, on 9-3 spread run at Salt Lake.
Slight to BYU, based on series trends.


TROY at APP STATE...Troy on 8-2 spread run TY! App, however, 11-2-1 last 14 on board. Trojans 9-3 as dog since 2014.
Slight to Troy, based on team trends.


WYOMING at NEW MEXICO...Davie had won 3 and covered 4 straight vs. Wyo prior to LY. Lobos 3-9 vs. points last 12 at home and on 4-12 spread skid. Bohl 3-1 vs. line L4 TY and 6-4 vs. spread last 10 away from Laramie.
Wyoming, based on team trends.


UAB at MTSU...Blazers 15-5-1 last 21 vs. spread. UAB 12-6 L18 as dog. MTSU 5-1 vs. line last six at home.
Slight to UAB, based on team trends.


COLORADO at CAL...Buffs no wins or covers last six TY. Bears on 4-game cover streak TY after dropping previous 5 vs. line.
Cal, based on recent trends.


STANFORD at UCLA...Tree has brutalized UCLA with ten straight series wins and covers in 9 of those. Bruins 7-18 vs. spread at Rose Bowl since late 2014.
Stanford, based on series trends.


TENNESSEE at VANDERBILT...Vandy has turned around this series, winning 4 and covering 5 of last 6 meetings. Though Vols are 3-0 vs. line on SEC road for Pruitt TY and Dores 1-6 L7 as SEC host.
Slight to Tennessee, based on recent trends.


OKLAHOMA STATE at TCU...Frogs 1-7 vs. line last 8 TY. Cowboys 5-2 vs. points last seven away from Stillwater.
Oklahoma State, based on team trends.


FLORIDA at FLORIDA STATE...Taggart 4-7 vs. line TY, though Noles have won and covered last three in series.
Slight to Florida, based on team trends.


MARYLAND at PENN STATE...James Franklin has routed Terps last 2 years, and Nittany 13-5 vs. spread last 18 at Happy Valley. Terps 1-6 vs. spread last seven on Big Ten road.
Penn State, based on team trends.


TEXAS TECH vs. BAYLOR (at Arlington)...TT has won and covered last two meetings and 3-1 vs. line last four in series.
Texas Tech, based on series trends.


SAN JOSE STATE at FRESNO STATE...Tedford 18-5-2 vs. line since arriving at Fresno LY. Spartans 4-1 vs. line away TY.
Slight to Fresno State, based on team trends.


KANSAS STATE at IOWA STATE... Bill Snyder has covered 5 of last 6 as dog TY and now 32-16 in role since 2011. ISU however has covered last four meetings and on 22-10-1 spread run.
Slight to Iowa State, based on recent and series trends.


LSU at TEXAS A&M...Tigers have owned this series since A&M joined SEC, winning and covering all six meetings. If Orgeron a dog here note covers in last four in role on road. Jimbo 6-0 vs. spread at Kyle Field TY.
Slight to LSU, based on series trends.


PURDUE at INDIANA...Old Oaken Bucket! Purdue has covered 5 of last 7 Buckets. Brohm 7-4 vs. spread away from Ross-Ade.
Purdue, based on team trends.


NAVY at TULANE... Mids only 4-7 vs. line TY but 2-1 as dog away from Annapolis, now 19-10 as visiting dog since 2009. Road team has covered last 3 in series.
Navy, based on team and series trends.


ULL at ULM...Cajuns on 6-2 spread run. Visiting team 7-0-1 vs. points last 8 meetings!
ULL, based on team trends.


SMU at TULSA...Tulsa only 7-13 last 20 vs. spread. Road team has covered last four in series.
SMU, based on team and series trends.


CHARLOTTE at FAU... FAU on 2-0-1 spread run. Though Kiffin just 3-7-1 vs. points TY. 49ers were one of only two C-USA teams to cover vs. FAU LY. Owls 6-3-1 vs. spread last 10 at Boca Raton vs. FBS.
Slight to FAU, based on team trends.


ARKANSAS STATE at TEXAS STATE...ASU has covered 4 of last 5 TY, but TSU 5-1 vs. line L6. Bobcats have covered last 2 meetings.
Texas State, based on series trends.


NORTH TEXAS at UTSA...Runners 4-15 spread skid. UNT no covers last 4 TY. Home team has covered last 4 in series.
Slight to UTSA, based on team trends.


NOTRE DAME at USC...Helton 3-8 vs. line TY, 7-19 vs. points since late 2016. Home team has won and covered last five meetings, but Helton 1-8 last nine as dog.
Notre Dame, based on recent trends.


AUBURN vs. ALABAMA...Iron Bowl! Tigers have not covered at Tuscaloosa in three tries since Cam beat Saban in 2010. After Malzahn 5-0 as dog in 2013 debut, he’s just 6-10 as dog since.
Alabama, based on team trends.


NEVADA at UNLV...Fremont Cannon! Pack is 11-2 SU last 13 meetings and has won six straight at Sam Boyd. Sanchez 2-6 vs. line last 8 at home vs. FBS.
Nevada, based on team and series trends.


HAWAII at SAN DIEGO STATE...Rocky Long 0-5 as home chalk TY, though Aztecs have won and covered last six in series. UH on 2-7-1 spread skid.
Slight to San Diego State, based on series trends.


ARIZONA STATE at ARIZONA...Territorial Cup! Cats have covered 4 of last 5 at Tucson TY. Home team has covered last 5.
Slight to Arizona, based on series trends.

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Friday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Unless you're reading this while standing in line to buy some frivolous piece of electronics, congratulations for winning on Black Friday by committing yourself to a full day of watching football. Consider this preview of the day's best games your reward:

Oklahoma (-3.5/85) at West Virginia, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN: The Mountaineers were upset in a shootout at Oklahoma State last Saturday but remain in control of their Big 12 Championship game destiny with the Sooners coming into town. Unlike last season’s regular-season finale, West Virginia will have its leader and Heisman Trophy candidate available with Will Grier healthy and ready to play. Without him, the Mountaineers were held to just 137 passing yards in a 59-31 loss. Dana Holgorsen’s team has scored 40 or more points in four straight games, but the defense has surrendered more than 40 twice in the past three games after not allowing more than 34 in any of the first seven. Although snow can often be a factor in West Virginia this time of year, conditions are expected to be mild other than temperatures in the high 30s.

That should set the stage for both Grier and Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray to light up the defenses in this matchup, so it’s no surprise this total has been set where it lies. The Sooners have scored at least 45 points in each of the past seven outings, topping 50 five times. They lead the nation in scoring offense and rank second-worst defensively in the red zone, which is one reason the ‘under’ has cashed only once through their first 11 games. We could see most of OU’s rushing attack hinge on Murray’s legs since projected starter Trey Sermon is questionable with an ankle injury. Kennedy Brooks may be the Sooners’ lone scholarship running back available. Injuries have decimated Oklahoma on both sides of the ball, so we’ll see who suits up for a defense that has been particularly plagued on that end. Not having safety Kahlil Haughton would really hurt. The Mountaineers were accused of faking injuries to slow down Oklahoma State’s offense in Stillwater, so look for the Sooners to similarly employ an up-tempo approach. West Virginia has only defeated the Sooners twice over their last 10 meetings.

Washington at Washington State (-2.5/50.5), 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX: The Huskies have dominated the Apple Cup since Chris Petersen took the helm in Seattle, winning all four meetings decisively. Last season’s 41-14 loss marked the closest Washington State has come since a 27-17 loss in 2013, Steve Sarkisian’s final season. Mike Leach won his first rivalry game in this series at home in a road upset back in 2012 and hasn’t won since. To date, that’s Washington State’s only victory since ’08 in this annual series where its margin of defeat has regularly topped three touchdowns. None of that matters to this year’s dream team of course, since the easy answer to why Cougar Nation can be so confident this time around is that Gardner Minshew has never taken the field in one of these. The graduate transfer from East Carolina will be looking to cement an invite to New York for the Heisman ceremony and needs four touchdown passes to get to 40 for the season, having already thrown for over 4,300 yards.

Of course, no one has thrown for that many touchdowns against a Huskies secondary considered to be among the country’s best. The Washington defense hasn’t surrendered more than 24 points in regulation in any of its games this season, while Washington State has only been held under 28 once. The team often ignores running the football altogether, playing to their strengths in riding Minshew’s accurate arm and decision-making in addition to an extremely talented receiving corps. The Huskies have held Mike Leach’s offense to at least 16 points below their season average in each of the last three Apple Cups. Snow flurries are expected to make an appearance in Pullman, so we’ll see who handles inclement weather best, although the snowfall isn’t expected to be too intrusive. Washington will be healthier than its been in weeks on the offensive end with Myles Gaskin’s ankle feeling better, so we’ll see if he and record-setting QB John Browning can ride out with a perfect record over their in-state rivals, stealing a spot in the Pac-12 Championship in the process.

UCF (-14/69.5) at USF, 4:15 p.m. ET, ESPN: The “War on I-4” is certainly a new-school rivalry lacking in tradition, but there’s plenty of venom involved. Not only are the two schools separated by less than hour’s drive on the interstate, there’s a history of vitriol that extends throughout multiple decades as the two programs have attempted to one-up the other amid their ascent. In South Florida’s case, that included snubbing playing this as an annual rivalry game back when they played football in the Big East. Riding an undefeated record into this contest for the second straight Black Friday, it’s Central Florida that has now become the driving force behind creating national intrigue for this matchup since it has elevated itself as the Sunshine State’s most decorated program over the past 24 months, complete with a Top-10 ranking from a begrudging College Football Playoff selection committee.

USF nearly spoiled last year’s perfect run in Orlando, taking a late fourth-quarter lead before future NFL first-round pick Mike Hughes took back a kickoff 95 yards to snap a 42-42 tie with less than two minutes remaining. UCF won one of college football’s most dramatic games last season and then went on to upset Auburn in the Peach Bowl, ultimately earning the distinction of being “national champions” from the Colley Matrix as the lone undefeated FBS school in 2017. While that claim as co-champs next to Alabama sparks much debate, no one can question that the Knights have surpassed the Bulls as the program to beat in the American, having already secured a berth in the conference title game regardless of what happens here. First-year head coach Josh Heupel has navigated QB McKenzie Milton being banged up and has still produced an offense that has averaged 43.6 points per game, which includes an output of 42.4 in conference games.

Charlie Strong’s defense will be tasked with containing the high-octane attack featuring dynamic running backs, speedy, sure-handed receivers and a pace that is often devastating with Milton at the controls. South Florida ranks 107th of 130 in allowing 61 plays of over 20 yards, while the Knights’ 72 “explosive” plays are tied for seventh in the country. UCF finished off a Saturday in which it hosted ESPN’s College Gameday by crushing Cincinnati 38-13 and has covered in six of its last eight games, which includes a 5-1 run as a double-digit favorite. Weather in Tampa is expected to be terrific and Knights fans travel well, so look for any homefield edge at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Bucs, to be mitigated. USF seeks to reach .500 in league play with an upset but is just 1-3 (SU and ATS) as an underdog this season, defeating Georgia Tech while falling to Memphis, Temple and Cincinnati. All of the losses came on the road. The Bulls come in the more banged-up group, although QB Blake Barnett (shoulder) and tight end Mitch Wilcox (ankle) should play.

Houston at Memphis (-7.5/76.5), 12 p.m. ET, ABC: The identity of UCF’s American Championship game foe will be determined by this outcome. Although the Cougars are currently ahead of the 4-3 pace of Memphis, SMU and Tulane, the Tigers would qualify with a victory here, setting up a rematch of a 31-30 outcome against the Knights on Oct. 13. Memphis surrendered 65 points the next week at Missouri but hasn’t lost since, carrying a three-game streak of double-digit wins into this one. Memphis has won its past four home finales and has helped third-year head coach Mike Norvell to a perfect 2-0 mark over Houston, posting a pair of four-point wins that required topping the 40-point mark to secure. Another shootout is likely here as Cougs head coach Major Applewhite looks to get on the board after losing last season’s game 42-38 despite a 17-point third-quarter lead. The winning touchdown in the last three contests between these West Division rivals has been scored in the final 90 seconds, and any heroics on the Houston side will have to be led by true freshman Clayton Tune, who as forced to take over under center against Tulane last week when prolific junior starter D’Eriq King was lost to a knee injury. Tune threw two TD passes and was picked up once in wrapping up a 48-17 win over the Green Wave, but this will be a completely new experience since he’ll be taking snaps on the road against a defense that will be game-planning for him. For the season, he’s 20-for-42 with 4 TDs and the one pick, throwing for 309 yards.

The Cougs rank fourth nationally in total offense, while Memphis comes in seventh. In order to make life easier on King, expect a heavy emphasis on the Patrick Carr-led ground game. Both teams are likely to attack via the run since rain is expected to impact action at the Liberty Bowl in addition gusting winds. Houston’s defense would get a significant boost if All-American Ed Oliver returns from a knee injury that has kept him out all month. Expectations are that he’ll be out there after practicing on Tuesday, although he’s been scratched as a game-time decision earlier this month. Safety Garrett Davis and DEs Isaiah Chambers, Jerard Carter and Payton Turner have been ruled out for Houston, which is also dealing with multiple injuries on the offensive side that may complicate Tune’s transition, although he’ll have some experience working with players that have co-existed alongside him as backups and will now be getting their chance.

Nebraska at Iowa (-8/53.5), 12 p.m. ET, FOX: This Midwestern rivalry went dormant until the ‘Huskers moved into the Big Ten earlier this decade but is back in full swing, complete with a little hardware known as the Heroes Trophy going to the winner. The Hawkeyes have won in each of the last three seasons and will be looking for a fourth consecutive victory in the series for the first time ever. Last season’s game was a complete embarrassment for Nebraska, which lost 56-14 in Lincoln. The bat signal sent out to then-UCF head coach Scott Frost didn’t grow brighter last Nov. 24, but you would believe it if I wrote that it probably did. Mike Riley was fired afterward but was headed out the door as is. At any rate, it’s now Frost’s job to end Iowa’s dominance despite the fact that he was never touched by the rivalry as a player during his tenure nor as a grad assistant on the coaching staff back in ’02 since the schools played just twice between 1983 and the continuation of the rivalry in ’11.

For Frost, this becomes the ‘Huskers bowl game since they lack the winning record required to continue practicing and playing another few weeks. It will be the first time since 1967-68 that Nebraska fails to play in a bowl in consecutive seasons. It has already guaranteed itself consecutive losing seasons for the first time since ’60-’61. Despite all that, the team is a dangerous foe for Iowa since it is focused on avoiding a carbon copy of last year’s 4-8 finish and intent on closing Frost’s first run with a three-game winning streak and victories in five of six. Iowa destroyed Illinois 63-0 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid that derailed its West Division title hopes, so it will be looking to close its home schedule out with a victory that would be a tremendous source of pride to the locals. Inclement weather is almost certain to be a factor with heavy winds and rain expected in Iowa City, which could slow down dual threat QB Adrian Martinez and the pace in which Frost’s offense can operate. Of course, it could also hinder Iowa QB Nate Stanley’s effectiveness on third down, which has been an area of strength for the Hawkeyes.

Others to watch: Oregon at Oregon State, Texas at Kansas, Virginia at Virginia Tech, Arkansas at Missouri, East Carolina at Cincinnati, Buffalo at Bowling Green, Coastal Carolina at South Alabama, Akron at Ohio U., Central Michigan at Toledo, Eastern Michigan at Kent State

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

HOU at MEM 12:00 PM
HOU +9.5

NEB at IOWA 12:00 PM
IOWA -7.5
O 54.0

TEX at KU 12:00 PM
KU +15.5
O 50.0

CMU at TOL 12:00 PM
TOL -19.0
U 56.5

EMU at KENT 12:00 PM
EMU -14.0

BUFF at BGSU 12:00 PM
BUFF -15.0
O 62.5

AKR at OHIO 12:00 PM
OHIO -24.0
O 56.5

ARK at MIZZ 02:30 PM
MIZZ -23.5
O 59.5

CC at USA 03:00 PM
O 59.5

ECU at CIN 03:30 PM
CIN -17.0
O 50.0

UVA at VT 03:30 PM
VT +4.0
O 49.5

ORE at ORST 04:00 PM
ORST +18.0
O 69.0

UCF at USF 04:15 PM
USF +14.5
O 69.0

OKLA at WVU 08:00 PM
WVU +3.0
U 85.0

WASH at WSU 08:30 PM
WSU -2.0
O 51.0

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QB Milton injured. No. 8 UCF remains unbeaten
November 23, 2018
By The Associated Press

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Kyler Murray threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, No. 6 Oklahoma scored two defensive TDs and the Sooners beat No. 12 West Virginia 59-56 Friday night for a spot next week in the Big 12 championship game.

The Sooners (11-1, 8-1, No. 6 CFP) survived a wild and mostly defenseless affair that featured 1,372 yards of offense to earn a rematch Dec. 1 in Arlington, Texas, against No. 11 Texas, which beat Kansas earlier Friday.

Oklahoma also kept its College Football Playoff chances alive.

West Virginia (8-3, 6-3, No. 13 CFP) lost to Oklahoma for the seventh straight time since joining the league in 2012.

Murray finished 20 of 27 for 364 yards and converted a late fourth down to seal a matchup of Heisman Trophy hopefuls. West Virginia's Will Grier threw for four touchdowns and a career-high 539 yards on 32 of 49 passing. But Grier lost two fumbles, both of which were returned for touchdowns.

Oklahoma linebacker Caleb Kelly had a 12-yard TD return in the second quarter.

NO. 16 WASHINGTON 28, NO. 7 WASHINGTON STATE 15

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Myles Gaskin broke free for an 80-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter, and Washington won its second Pac-12 North Division title in three years.

On a blustery cold night with snow falling and blanketing the turf at Martin Stadium, Gaskin found enough traction to carry the Huskies into the Pac-12 title game and ruin yet again the title hopes of Washington State.

It was Washington's sixth straight win over the Cougars and the third straight year the Huskies denied Washington State the North crown. Gaskin rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns, a year after running for 192 yards and four scores against the Cougars.

He was the best player on the field on a night Washington needed its senior ball carrier to be just that. The Huskies (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12) will face Utah in the conference title game next Friday in Santa Clara, California. The winner will earn a spot in the Rose Bowl.

Washington State (10-2, 7-2) carried the Pac-12's last remaining hope of finding a way into the College Football Playoff, but the Air Raid was mostly grounded by a combo of blowing snow and Washington's sticky secondary. Gardner Minshew was 26 of 35 for 152 yards, but his longest pass to a wide receiver went for 11 yards.

The Washington band did not perform, a day after one of its three charter buses rolled onto its side while traveling from Seattle. The Washington State band performed the Washington fight song ''Bow Down to Washington'' during a pregame performance on the field.

NO. 8 UCF 38, SOUTH FLORIDA 10

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - UCF lost quarterback McKenzie Milton to injury but still trounced South Florida to extend the nation's longest winning streak to 24 games and complete a second consecutive undefeated regular season.

Milton hurt his right knee when he was tackled at the end of a 5-yard run in the second quarter. Darriel Mack Jr. replaced him and may make his second start of the year when UCF (11-0, 8-0, No. 9 CFP) faces Memphis next week in the American Athletic Conference title game.

Players from both schools, which are located about 100 miles apart via Interstate 4, kneeled on one knee while a cart was rolled onto the field and Milton received medical attention in front of the South Florida bench. The entire UCF squad left their sideline at one point to form a crowded circle around Milton, who was placed on the cart and taken to the locker room and later a nearby hospital.

Milton completed 5 of 10 passes for 86 yards, including a 14-yard scoring throw to Gabriel Davis for a 7-0 lead. The Knights kicked a field goal on the first play after the quarterback departed to make it 10-0.

Greg McCrae McCrae scored on runs of 40, 39 and 31 yards, with the second of the three TDs re-establishing a 14-point after South Florida briefly pulled to 17-10 on Johnny Ford's 34-yard catch-and-run. McCrae finished with 181 yards rushing on 16 carries for the Knights, who amassed 558 yards total offense and have scored at least 30 points in 24 consecutive games.

South Florida (7-5, 3-5) finished the regular season on a five-game losing streak.

NO. 11 TEXAS 24, KANSAS 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Sam Ehlinger threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score and Texas held off Kansas to reach the Big 12 title game.

The Longhorns opened a 24-7 lead on Cameron Dicker's 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, but the lowly Jayhawks responded with Peyton Bender's 31-yard touchdown pass to Daylon Charlot and recovered the ensuing onside kick.

After Gabriel Rui made it a one-score game with a 45-yard field goal with 1:37 remaining, Kansas was unable to recover another onside kick and Texas (9-3, 7-2, No. 15 CFP) closed out its third consecutive victory. Tre Watson finished with 79 yards on 14 carries as Texas continued its strong second season under coach Tom Herman.

Kansas (3-9, 1-8) dropped its last four games in David Beaty's final season as Jayhawks coach. Les Miles was hired Sunday to replace Beaty.

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Saturday, November 24, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home
12:00 PM Syracuse Orange Boston College Eagles
12:00 PM Marshall Thundering Herd Florida International Golden Panthers
12:00 PM Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles
12:00 PM Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Bulldogs
12:00 PM Purdue Boilermakers Indiana Hoosiers
12:00 PM Michigan Wolverines Ohio State Buckeyes
12:00 PM Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
12:00 PM Texas Tech Red Raiders Baylor Bears
12:00 PM Navy Midshipmen Tulane Green Wave
12:20 PM North Carolina State Wolfpack North Carolina Tar Heels
12:30 PM Wake Forest Demon Deacons Duke Blue Devils
1:00 PM Old Dominion Monarchs Rice Owls
2:00 PM New Mexico State Aggies Liberty Flames
2:00 PM Georgia Southern Eagles Georgia State Panthers
2:30 PM Troy Trojans Appalachian State Mountaineers
2:30 PM Wyoming Cowboys New Mexico Lobos
3:00 PM Alabama-Birmingham Blazers Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
3:00 PM Southern Miss Golden Eagles Texas-El Paso Miners
3:00 PM Stanford Cardinal UCLA Bruins
3:00 PM Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
3:30 PM Pittsburgh Panthers Miami-Florida Hurricanes
3:30 PM Maryland Terrapins Penn State Nittany Lions
3:30 PM Auburn Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide
3:30 PM Minnesota Golden Gophers Wisconsin Badgers
3:30 PM Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona Wildcats
3:30 PM Temple Owls Connecticut Huskies
3:30 PM Southern Methodist Mustangs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
3:30 PM Illinois Fighting Illini Northwestern Wildcats
4:00 PM Rutgers Scarlet Knights Michigan State Spartans
4:00 PM Tennessee Volunteers Vanderbilt Commodores
4:00 PM Arkansas State Red Wolves Texas State Bobcats
6:00 PM North Carolina-Charlotte 49ers Florida Atlantic Owls
7:00 PM South Carolina Gamecocks Clemson Tigers
7:00 PM Kentucky Wildcats Louisville Cardinals
7:00 PM Kansas State Wildcats Iowa State Cyclones
7:00 PM North Texas Mean Green Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners
7:00 PM Colorado Buffaloes California Golden Bears
7:00 PM San Jose State Spartans Fresno State Bulldogs
7:30 PM Louisiana State Tigers Texas A&M Aggies
8:00 PM Oklahoma State Cowboys Texas Christian Horned Frogs
8:00 PM Notre Dame Fighting Irish Southern California Trojans
9:30 PM Nevada Wolf Pack UNLV Rebels
10:00 PM Brigham Young Cougars Utah Utes
10:15 PM Utah State Aggies Boise State Broncos
10:30 PM Hawaii Warriors San Diego State Aztecs


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November's Cbb Opinions Record and Best Bets:

DATE .......W-L-T......... % UNITS

11/23/2018 11-15-1 42.31% -27.50
11/22/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/20/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/17/2018 36-32-0 52.94% +4.00
11/16/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/15/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/14/2018 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
11/10/2018 28-29-0 49.12% -19.50
11/09/2018 3-1-0 100.00% +10.00
11/08/2018 0-5-0 0.00% -27.50
11/07/2018 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
11/06/2018 29-22-3 56.86% +24.00

Totals...........118-117-3.....5o.21%......-53.00


DATE......................ATS.............UNITS... .............O/U............UNITS............TOTAL

11/23/2018............6 - 3...........+13.50...............2 - 6..........-28.50............-15.00
11/22/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................1 - 1...........-0.50.............-1.00
11/20/2018............2 - 0...........+10.00..............0 - 2............-11.00...........-1.00
11/17/2018...........11 - 12.........-11.00...............4 - 4............-2.00............-13.00
11/16/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................1 - 1............-0.50............-1.00
11/15/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................1 - 1............-0.50...........-1.00
11/14/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................0 - 2............-11.00.........-11.50
11/10/2018...........10 - 13.........-21.50................3 - 2............+4.00..........-17.50
11/09/2018............1 - 1............-0.50.................2 - 0............+10.00........+9.50
11/08/2018............0 - 3............-16.50...............0 - 2.............-11.00.........-27.50
11/07/2018............1 - 0............+5.00................2 - 1............+4.50..........+9.50
11/06/2018............6 - 5............+2.50................1 - 6............-11.50...........-9.00

Totals.................41 - 41............-20.50...............17 - 28..........-58.00..........-78.50

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Saturday’s 6-pack

Six more college basketball teams (in betting rotation) with a lot of returning experience this season:

12) Cal-Davis Aggies (Big West)

13) Fresno State Bulldogs (Mountain West)

14) Long Beach State 49ers (Big West)

15) Southern Illinois Salukis (Missouri Valley)

19) Southern Mississippi Eagles (C-USA)

20) Northern Illinois Huskies (MAC)

Quote of the Day
“We know what type of offense we’re playing. They do the same thing, year in and year out. This is five years in a row now, so it makes it real easy to gameplan when an offense does the same thing every year.”
Washington Huskies’ DC Jimmy Lake, trolling Washington State after the Huskies’ win

Saturday’s quiz
What other D-I team has Mike Leach coached, besides Washington State?

Friday’s quiz
Wade Phillips was coach of the Dallas Cowboys before Jason Garrett.

Thursday’s quiz
Detroit Lions’ coach Matt Patricia went to college at RPI in Troy, NY.

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Saturday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a busy Black Friday…..

13) Why the Redskins have a big problem; Alex Smith’s strength as a QB is “not losing” games; the last three years, Kansas City had a +45 turnover ratio (in 48 regular season games). This season, Washington’s turnover ratio was +12 in Smith’s ten starts.

A +57 turnover ratio in 58 NFL games is pretty damn strong.

But now Smith has a broken leg and Colt McCoy is Washington’s QB; a team that is built on good defense and protecting the ball on offense threw three INTs in Dallas Thursday, and now they’re not in first place anymore, though they’re still close.

What happens if all four teams in the NFC East wind up 8-8?

12) Oklahoma 59, West Virginia 56:
— Total on this game closed at 88, the highest total ever.
— How much do the defensive coordinators for these teams get paid?
— Seems like neither defense is very well-coordinated. Halftime score was 35-28.
— West Virginia gained 704 yards on 90 plays, but lost.
— Oklahoma gained 668 yards on only 65 plays.
— Sooners also scored two defensive TD’s.

11) Virginia 53, Wisconsin 46— Cavaliers win the Battle for Atlantis; the last four years, team that won this tournament made the Final Four three times- the 4th team lost in the Sweet 16.

10) Lamar Jackson will start at QB again for the Ravens this week; it will be his 2nd NFL start.

Josh McCown will start again for the Jets; it will be his 75th career start, the first of which happened when Lamar Jackson was five years old.

9) Central Florida 38, South Florida 10— Knights remain unbeaten but they lost their QB McKenzie Milton with what appeared to be a severe leg injury.

8) Chicago Bears’ Eddie Jackson was a 4th round draft pick in 2017, out of Alabama; he’s scored five TD’s in his first 27 NFL games, and he’s a damn safety!!!

7) Baseball writers who plan on voting for David Ortiz for the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible better be voting for Edgar Martinez this year, too.

Career OPS of .933, 309 homers, seven All-Star Games. Martinez shouldn’t be penalized for playing his whole career in Seattle, out of the national spotlight.

6) Harold and Tina Ehrenberg, a couple from Mandeville, LA, were cleaning their house to get ready for hosting Thanksgiving dinner, when they found a lottery ticket they’d bought months earlier. The ticket turned out to be worth $1.8M; Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

5) Stanford’s basketball team scored 46-49 points in losing their first two games at the Battle for Atlantis; it was the first time since 1961 that Stanford scored less than 50 points in consecutive games. Cardinal rallied to beat Middle Tennessee 67-54 in the 7th place game Friday.

4) Marquette has a 6-8 freshman named Brendan Bailey who is the son of Thurl Bailey, the former NC State star who played 13 years in the NBA, scoring over 11,000 points.

3) Marquette 77, Louisville 74 OT— Every November I’m reminded of how much I dislike Jay Bilas as an ESPN analyst; its like the swallows returning to Capistrano. Bilas should be a referee supervisor, because thats about half of all his analysis- ripping the officials.

To me, listening to really good announcers is like listening to a couple of friends talk about a game; we’re not going to agree on everything, but you enjoy the debate. When Bilas is on a game, half the time I feel like I’m being scolded.

This was an interesting game, but not sure how good these teams are. Marquette is 77-61 in Wolciechowski’s 4+ years as coach (31-41 in Big East games), Louisville is rebuilding with Chris Mack taking over as they start the post-Pitino era.

2) North Carolina 94, UCLA 78— Bruins led by 5 at halftime, so not only did UCLA lose both its game in Las Vegas, they were outscored by 20+ points in a half in both games. Safe to say that the natives in Westwood are getting a little annoyed with the Steve Alford era.

1) Kent State 77, Vanderbilt 75— Commodores were a 12-point favorite and lost, but thats not the worst news; star freshman Darius Garland hurt his knee- the exact extent of the injury is not yet known, but the loss of the 6-2 NBA prospect would be a huge blow to Vandy’s hopes.

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Total Talk - Week 13
November 23, 2018
By BetDSI

CFB Week 13 Total Talk

Week 12's moving totals from last week ended up finishing with a 1-2 record, as steam chasers on the 'over' in the Syracuse/Notre Dame game could have ripped up their tickets when 'Cuse QB Eric Dungey left early with an injury. The Iowa/Texas game brought the defense – especially in the 2nd half – for the week's lone winner, while I probably tried to get a little too cute with that 'under' in West Virginia/Oklahoma State. Mistakes will be made in this business and as long as you can learn from them – even the winning tickets you get bailed out on – for future wagers, one “bad” bet could turn out to be a very good one in the sense of future earnings.

But it's on to the final week of the regular season for the bulk of the conferences this weekend, and while rivalry games and CFB Playoff implications are the headlines on Saturday, I'm looking for these totals I've isolated to be some of the more talked about ones in the betting market, win or lose.

Odds per - BetDSI.eu

Biggest Movers to the 'Over'

Stanford vs UCLA: Open: 57.5 – Current: 59.5

Fresh off an upset win over USC in the battle of LA, the UCLA Bruins are once again a favorite for 'over' bettors this week as they welcome in a well-rested Stanford bunch. The Cardinal got an unscheduled bye week last Saturday as the California wildfires force them to postpone their game with Cal, and although there wasn't necessarily any more game-planning done for this UCLA tilt, the extra time to rest up some bumps and bruises never hurts.

But this move has got to be more about this UCLA team than anything, as Chip Kelly's offense is finally showing signs of sinking in with his players as it's now been six of the last seven weeks where they've scored 20+ points after struggling to reach that number for the first month. Outside of a 41-10 loss to a very stingy Utah defense, the Bruins have had quite a bit of success at home since October hit, and Stanford's defense this year is nowhere near what it's been in previous years.

What is a little surprising about this move though, is the fact that Stanford's last two trips to UCLA to face the Bruins have resulted in easy 'under' results (35 and 41 points respectively), but like I said, you can't really compare this year's Stanford defense to the one they've had in recent memory when they were competing for Pac-12 titles annually. Chip Kelly's offensive mind is also a factor in that too, and when the most recent matchup between these programs finished with 92 points, 'over' money was likely destined to be the popular side here.

If you trust Chip Kelly's offense to find success here then following the steam isn't a horrible option. Having the total open up above the key number of 57 and really only passing through a slightly key number in 58, it's not like this move is as big as it appears. When Kelly was the head man at Oregon, he did manage to score 40+ in three of his four meetings with Stanford, so there is that to lean on, and with the Bruins defense having allowed an average of 34.3 points per game over their last five, it's got to be an 'over' or nothing now for this game.

Odds per - BetDSI.eu

Biggest Movers to the 'Under'

Rutgers vs Michigan State: Open: 38 – Current 36.5

This may not actually be one of the biggest movers to the low side this week, but I felt it had to be included here because of how low the total is. It's not often you get a total in the 30's in college, and for one to pass through the very key number of 37, it's a move that should always be noted.

'Under' love here – VegasInsider.com current has percentage of 80%+ on the low side – is largely due to Rutgers involvement in the game as this team hasn't scored more than 17 points in any game for 10 straight weeks. The Scarlet Knights have managed just a single TD in three of their last five overall, and yet, they've got a 4-1 ATS run going during that time too. Big numbers and some solid defense from Rutgers is the reason behind that ATS run, and this week they are catching +27 as well.

Just as an exercise though, a Michigan State spread of -27 and a total of 36.5 suggests this game now has a tough time making sense. That side/total combo would suggest something like a 34-7 or 30-3 type game, while at open it was a 33-6 game that seemed like the fit for those numbers. That in itself suggests that this move may be a little unwarranted, and it's not like this number needs much help in sailing 'over'. One turnover by either side on in their own red zone gives the pace a huge jolt into going 'over' and getting into the 40's. Michigan State has also hung 40+ on Rutgers themselves sin three of the last four years, including a 40-7 win in 2017, and a 49-0 win two years ago.

That makes the 1-4 O/U run these two teams are on against one another a bit misleading, and with majority 'under' plays ones I typically like to be on the other side of, any current total under that key number of 37 would be one I could only look 'over' too.

Best Total Bet for Week 13

Pittsburgh vs Miami Over 47

Speaking of going against 'under's that have the majority on them, this Pittsburgh/Miami game currently shows about 60% of the action on the low side too. Remember, this was the matchup on Black Friday last year when Pitt shook up the CFB playoff picture by knocking off Miami outright as a 12-point home dog, and things just really haven't been the same since for the Hurricanes.

Miami's vaunted defense of 2017 with the “Turnover Chain” hasn't been anywhere near the same in 2018, and offensively, this team has had issues scoring more often than not. However, the bulk of those offensive issues have come away from home (and the one home game in brutal conditions vs Duke), and that's not going to be the case here. Outside of that sloppy game vs the Blue Devils, Miami has put up an average of 35.5 points per home game against FBS competition this year, and Pittsburgh isn't shy about giving up plenty of big plays.

Finally, wouldn't it be a bit of poetic justice for Miami to return the favor from a year ago and put a beating on Pittsburgh a week before it's the Panthers heading into the ACC Championship game to try and knock off the juggernaut of Clemson. Now, that idea doesn't directly apply to this total play, but Miami understands that to beat Pittsburgh they are likely going to need to score somewhere in the 30's, because Pittsburgh's offense can hang up scores in a hurry; the Panthers have scored 34 or more in three of their last four games.

So with Miami on a 5-2 O/U run at home, 4-1 O/U after allowing fewer than 20 points, and Pitt on a 13-3-2 O/U run after allowing fewer than 20 points themselves, I'm going against the grain with this selection this week as I would not be surprised to see these two threaten to put up 60+ points combined as Miami looks for some measure of revenge.

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Saturday's Best Bets
November 20, 2018
By BetDSI

College Football Best Bets – Week 13

It's always a good feeling to know that I've been doing my part in keeping the office clean, as last week's plays were the fourth consecutive week of getting the broom out and sweeping the board. Both East Carolina and UCF got off to some sloppy starts in their respective games, but once those offenses got rolling and the defenses were able to make a few stops there was no looking back.

So while looking back on this 8-0 ATS run with best bets is nice, it doesn't mean anything relative to this week's plays. Hopefully that broom stays within reach this week though as it's these two plays that have made my board for this week:

Best Bet #1: Georgia Tech +17

At 7-4 SU, Georgia Tech has no concerns about being Bowl bound next month, as they enter the week on a four-game winning streak overall (six of seven) and are looking to finish the regular season on a high note. That won't be easy against a team as good as Georgia, but defending the option attack Georgia Tech employs is always tough with only a week to prepare. Add in the huge SEC Championship game with tremendous National Title implications against Alabama next week for the Georgia Bulldogs, and this becomes a real tough spot to be laying 17 points.

The fact that Georgia sees this Georgia Tech team each and every year does work in their favor in terms of prep, but being the home side in this rivalry has not been good in recent years. The visitors in this rivalry game have won each of the past five meetings SU, and Georgia Tech has been catching points in every single one of those games.

Not only are the visitors 5-0 SU, they are also 5-0 ATS, and after last year's 38-7 beatdown of Georgia Tech cause them to finish with a 5-6 SU record and miss out on a Bowl game, you know that the Yellow Jackets would love to do what they can to make Georgia's National Title aspirations become nothing more than a pipe dream.

That means that in the big picture we've got an option team, catching 17 points on the road, in a traditional spot that the road team has had success, against the #5 ranked team in the country who's championship hopes (conference and nationally) are ultimately on the line seven days from Saturday. Win or lose in this specific game, that's just a horrific spot to even consider laying 17 points with anyone in any year, and yet current betting percentages posted at VegasInsider.com have Georgia getting about 70% of the support.

Simply put, this is too many points to pass up in a spot like this. Georgia Tech's ability to sustain long 8+ minute drives limits the amount of possessions Georgia even gets at trying to win this game by 18+ points. And while the Bulldogs were in a similar position a year ago in that they knew they were headed to Atlanta for the SEC title, they didn't know who they would face at the time. That's not the case this year as they are clearly on a collision course with #1 Alabama, and with one eye on that game for a few weeks now, I believe this is the week it ends up showing up in their point spread W/L record.

Best Bet #2: SMU -2.5

The SMU Mustangs couldn't capitalize on their opportunity to stay in the race for a AAC West division crown with their home loss to Memphis last week, but the Mustangs still have plenty to play for on Saturday.

SMU enters this week at 5-6 SU and needing to beat a 2-9 Tulsa team to become Bowl eligible. Having ended their four-year Bowl drought last year with their 51-10 loss to Louisiana Tech in the Frisco Bowl, getting back to postseason football for the second straight year would be another great building block for the direction of this program and I believe they don't waste this opportunity.

SMU may be 5-6 SU and more importantly 4-3 SU in AAC play, but they really didn't catch many breaks with their schedule this year. Two of those six defeats came on the road against Top 11 teams in UCF and Michigan, and they've dealt with all the top teams in conference play (UCF, Houston, Memphis, Cincinnati) along the way. They may not be the best AAC team in the conference this year, but had a bounce or two gone their way in either the Memphis or Cincinnati games, their ticket to a Bowl game might already be punched.

The Mustangs get one more crack at it this week against a bad Tulsa team that may be on the precipice of letting HC Phillip Montgomery go at season's end.

Since the start of 2017, Tulsa is just 3-16 SU overall, with their two wins this year coming against FCS school Central Arkansas, and Connecticut – quite possibly the worst team in all of FBS football this season. The kids on this team likely know some major changes are coming and with nothing to play for other than personal pride for one another, I can't imagine Tulsa puts up much of a fight when things head south early.

Tulsa's lone ATS win in their last five games came in that victory over Connecticut, and they simply don't have a talented enough defense to get the necessary stops in a game like this. The line is just too short in favor of SMU, as concerns about a letdown after failing in their quest to become division champs are overblown.

A point spread like this is in the field of “pick the SU winner and they'll cover the number,” and with SMU having a Bowl berth to play for and Tulsa just looking to move on to whatever 2019 brings, the Mustangs add another victory to their resume.

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Michigan at Ohio State
November 20, 2018
By ASA

2018 BIG 10 STANDINGS
Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under
Illinois 4-7 2-6 4-7 7-4
Indiana 5-6 2-6 5-6 7-4
Iowa 7-4 4-4 7-4 7-4
Maryland 5-6 3-5 6-5 6-5
Michigan 10-1 8-0 6-5 6-5
Michigan State 6-5 4-4 4-7 4-7
Minnesota 5-6 2-6 6-5 6-5
Nebraska 4-7 3-5 5-5-1 6-5
Northwestern 7-4 7-1 6-3-2 5-6
Ohio State 10-1 7-1 4-7 5-6
Penn State 8-3 5-3 6-5 7-4
Purdue 5-6 4-4 6-5 6-5
Rutgers 1-10 0-8 6-5 4-7
Wisconsin 7-4 5-3 3-8 6-5

Game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24

Michigan (-4, Total 56.5) at Ohio State - (ABC, 12:00 p.m. ET)

This one is for all the marbles in the Big Ten East. The winner moves on to play Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship game next Saturday. Both come into this game off less than stellar performances which was sort of expected given the magnitude of this one. It was evident early on that neither was fully focused on their opponents last week. Michigan was a 4 TD favorite at home vs Indiana and got by with a 31-20 win. Ohio State was a 2 TD favorite at Maryland and squeaked by 52-51 in OT.

Michigan

The Wolverines were flat as a pancake coming out of the gate. Indiana led 17-15 at half and had more total yards (385 yards) than anyone had all season versus this top notch Wolverine defense. The Hoosiers averaged 5.1 YPP in the game which may not seem like a big deal but it is just that facing a Michigan defense that has allowed just 4.0 YPP in conference play. The 11-point margin of victory was the 2nd lowest for Michigan this season (beat Northwestern by 3).

This was a one score game with Michigan leading 28-20 with under 3:00 minutes to go in the game. That shaky performance was against an Indiana team that has now lost 5 of their last 6 with their only win during that stretch coming by two points. Michigan had a chance to win this one big as they had 8 drives that pushed inside the Hoosier 20-yard line and it only scored just one TD and 6 field goals with those opportunities.

We’ll need to keep a close eye on Michigan’s DE Chase Winovich, the leader of the defense, as he left in the 3rd quarter with a shoulder injury and did not return. If he can’t play that would be a huge blow to this Michigan defense.

Ohio State

When it comes to Ohio State standards, the Buckeyes have been floundering for much of the year. They have covered the number only once in their last seven games. Last Saturday at Maryland, the Bucks opened as 17-point road favorites and the number quickly dropped to 14. The money move was 100% correct as OSU never led until overtime in their 52-51 win. Offensively the Buckeyes were great putting up nearly 700 total yards averaging 7.3 YPP in the process. They ran 94 offensive plays to just 62 for Maryland and still almost lost the game.

The defense remains a huge concern for this Ohio State team. They allowed the Terps to roll up 535 yards on 8.6 YPP. So while the Buckeyes outgained Maryland by over 150 yards, the Terps actually held a +1.3 YPP edge. Head coach Urban Meyer described his defense’s effort as “alarming” and allowing 339 yards on the ground was just that. This defense has now allowed 450+ yards in 3 of their last 4 games. They now rank 8th in the Big Ten (conference play) in total defense allowing 403 YPG on 5.9 YPP. For comparison’s sake, OSU allowed 274 YPG on just 4.2 YPP in Big Ten play last season.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Michigan goes into this game with a +190 point differential in league play. They also have a +223 YPG differential and they are outgaining their opponents by an average of 2.2 YPP (Big Ten play only). Ohio State enters this contest with a +86 point differential in conference play. The Bucks are outgaining their foes by an average of +115 YPG and +0.3 YPP. Again, those numbers are Big Ten games only so the opponents for 4 games are the exact same. OSU played crossover games against Nebraska, Purdue, and Minnesota while Michigan played Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Northwestern so Michigan actually has slightly strong strength of schedule numbers in conference play.

Michigan is currently favored by 4 points in this game and that is a rarity. The Wolverines have been a road favorite versus Ohio State only ONCE since 1994. That was a game in 2004 when the Wolverines entered the The Shoe as a five-point favorite and left with a 37-21 loss. The last time Michigan won at Ohio State was back in 2000. They have since lost 8 straight games at OSU.

Since 2000 there have been 17 meetings in this heated rivalry and Ohio State has won 15 of those games. This is the first time in 52 games that Ohio State has been tabbed an underdog. The last time this Buckeye team was an underdog was the 2014 National Championship game vs Oregon. Since 1980, OSU has been a home 'dog just 16 times and they are 11-5 ATS in those games. Seven of those sixteen games were against Michigan and the Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in those games.

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Auburn at Alabama
November 23, 2018
By Brian Edwards

The 2018 edition of the Iron Bowl will take place at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. As of Friday night, most books had Alabama (11-0 straight up, 7-4 against the spread) listed as a 24.5-point home favorite with a total 53. Gamblers had the chance to take Auburn on the money line for a 13/1 payout at The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. A few offshore spots like 5Dimes.eu had the Tigers with 14/1 odds to win outright.

The Crimson Tide, which covered the spread for first-half wagers in each of its first 10 games, failed to do so last week when a walk-off field goal knotted the score between Alabama and The Citadel at 10-10 going into intermission. For first-half bets vs. Auburn, most books have the Tide favored by 15.5 points.

Nick Saban’s bunch scored four TDs in the third quarter to put to bed any upset hopes for the Bulldogs, who nonetheless took the cash easily in a 50-17 loss as 53.5-point road underdogs. The 67 combined points elevated ‘over’ the 62.5-point total when Alabama’s Brian Robinson scored on a two-yard TD run with 4:25 remaining.

Tua Tagovailoa completed 18-of-22 passes for 340 yards and three TDs without an interception. The heavy favorite to win the Heisman Trophy also rushed four times for 37 yards and one TD. Damien Harris rushed for 83 yards on just seven attempts, while Najee Harris had 51 rushing yards on four carries.

Henry Ruggs III hauled in six receptions for 114 yards, while Jaylen Waddle caught six balls for 90 yards and two TDs. Jerry Jeudy had six grabs for 77 yards and Irv Smith Jr. turned his lone receptions into a 68-yard TD.

Alabama has won each of its 11 games by margins of 22 points or more. Saban’s team has home wins over Texas A&M (45-23), Missouri (39-10) and Mississippi State (24-0), in addition to road scalps at Ole Miss (62-7), at Arkansas (65-31), at Tennessee (58-21) and at LSU (29-0).

Tagovailoa has been incredible and if not for getting pulled so early and nearly every one of his team’s games, he’d have video-game stats. And his stats – as is – are nasty as hell. The true sophomore signal caller from Hawaii has completed 69.2 percent of his passes for 2,865 yards with a 31/2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Tagovailoa also has 185 rushing yards, four TDs and a 4.5 yards-per-carry average.

Jeudy has been sensational with 51 receptions for 1,002 yards and 10 TDs. Waddle has 34 catches for 617 yards and five TDs, while Ruggs has 34 grabs for 613 yards and eight TDs. Smith has caught 32 balls for 587 yards and seven TDs.

Senior RB Damien Harris, who has been upgraded to ‘probable’ vs. Auburn after suffering a concussion vs. The Citadel, has run for a team-best 678 yards and seven TDs while averaging 6.3 YPC. Najee Harris has 639 rushing yards, four TDs and a 7.0 YPC average, and Josh Jacobs has 384 rushing yards and nine TDs with a 4.7 YPC average.

Damien Harris has 16 catches for 166 yards and Jacobs has 11 catches for 118 yards and one TD.

Alabama is 6-0 SU and 3-3 ATS at home. Meanwhile, Auburn is 1-2 both SU and ATS in three road assignments.

Alabama is ranked third in the country in total offense and scoring with its 48.7 points-per-game average. The Crimson Tide is No. 7 in passing yards and No. 28 in rushing yards.

Damien Harris has been upgraded to ‘probable’ after sustaining a concussion vs. The Citadel. After missing back-to-back games with a sprained ankle, back-up QB Jalen Hurts returned last week and is listed as ‘probable’ vs. AU.

Alabama is ranked No. 7 in the nation in total defense, No. 10 in pass defense, No. 17 at defending the run and third in scoring ‘D’ (13.1 points per game). Senior DE Isaiah Buggs has 36 tackles, a team-high 9.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, six QB hurries, three passes broken up and a pair of forced fumbles. Sophomore DE Quinnen Williams has produced 55 tackles, nine TFL’s, six sacks, nine QB hurries and one PBU.

Auburn (7-4 SU, 5-6 ATS) has won three of its last four games both SU and ATS, with the lone blemish coming in a 27-10 loss at Georgia two weeks ago. The Tigers bounced back in their home finale last week by stroking Liberty 53-0 as 29.5-point ‘chalk.’ Junior QB Jarrett Stidham completed 12-of-18 passes for 178 yards and two TDs without an interception.

Kam Martin ran for a team-best 116 yards on 17 carries. True freshman WR Seth Williams had five receptions for 109 yards and one TD, while Sal Cannella had a 22-yard TD grab.

Stidham has connected on 61.6 percent of his throws for 2,294 yards with a 12/4 TD-INT ratio. The former five-star recruit who played well in three starts for Baylor as a true freshman has three rushing scores as well.

JaTarvious Whitlow has run for a team-high 716 yards and four TDs with a 5.8 YPC average. Martin has rushed for 388 yards and one TD while averaging 4.3 YPC.

Stidham’s favorite target is Ryan Davis, a third-team All-SEC selection in 2017. Davis has 60 receptions for 508 yards, while Williams has caught 24 balls for 479 yards and five TDs.

Auburn is ranked 10th in the nation in scoring defense, limiting foes to only 16.6 PPG. Senior MLB Deshaun Davis is the leader of this unit, producing 102 tackles, 10.5 TFL’s, two sacks, three QB hurries and two PBU. Sophomore DE Nick Coe has enjoyed a breakout campaign, recording 27 tackles, seven sacks, 6.5 TFL’s, three QB hurries and two forced fumbles.

Auburn took its other three losses vs. LSU (22-21), at Mississippi State (23-9) and vs. Tennessee (30-24). The best wins for Gus Malzahn’s club have come vs. Washington (21-16 in Atlanta) vs. Texas A&M (28-24 in come-from-behind fashion). Auburn has been a road underdog 11 times during Malzahn’s six-year tenure, posting a 4-7 spread record. This is only the seventh time AU has been a double-digit underdog on Malzahn’s watch and it is the richest underdog number he’s seen. The Tigers are 3-3 ATS in six games as double-digit ‘dogs with Malzahn.

When these teams met at Jordan-Hare Stadium on The Plains last season, Auburn knocked off previously-undefeated ‘Bama by a 26-14 count as a six-point home underdog. The 40 combined points dropped ‘under’ the 47-point total for the third consecutive ‘under’ in this series.

Before the Tide’s loss at AU last November, it had won three straight games in this bitter rivalry since the kick-six TD win for AU in walk-off fashion back in 2013. Stidham connected on 21-of-28 passes for 237 yards, and Kerryon Johnson ran for 104 yards and one TD. Jeudy had a 36-yard TD catch in the losing effort, but Hurts threw for merely 112 yards.

The ‘under’ is 8-3 overall for Auburn, 3-0 in its road assignments. The Tigers have watched their games average combined scores of 45.5 PPG.

The ‘over’ is 7-4 overall for ‘Bama, 5-2 in its home games. The Tide has seen its games average combined scores of 61.8 PPG.

CBS will provide television coverage.

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Week 13 Upset Alerts
November 21, 2018
By Sportsbetting.ag

Week 13 Upset Alerts

It wasn't a pretty week for most of last week's underdogs as Wake Forest got their asses handed to them at home against Pittsburgh (34-13), but they were still much better than Illinois who lost 63-0 on their own field.

The saving grace for the 1-2 ATS week was my 20+ underdog yet again, as Texas State had no problem hanging around with a disinterested Troy team that was clearly looking ahead to this week's game against App State. Oddly enough, Texas State went out and fired their HC Everett Withers after that loss as it capped off another disappointing season for the program, but I'll take the ATS win and move on to this week.

Week 13 is also the final regular season week for the majority of the conferences in college football, and we've got big time rivalry games lining the card all holiday weekend long. But it isn't those big games I'm focusing on this week, as I'm just trying to end the season on a high note by finishing with a winning ATS record overall with these underdog selections.

It's been those big dogs that have carried the overall record so far (20-17 ATS), but going 12-1 ATS with those 20+ 'dogs is how I'm looking to finish, even if a few of you might throw up in your mouth when I get to that selection. For now it's about trying to start with some winners in the lower ranges, so let's get right to this week's plays for Saturday's action:

Odds per - Sportsbetting.ag

Upset Alert #1: Underdogs in the +1 to +9 range

YTD: 4-9 SU; 4-9 ATS

TCU +5 vs Oklahoma State

At 5-6 SU, the TCU Horned Frogs are looking to salvage what they can from a highly disappointing season by becoming Bowl eligible. There were much higher hopes for this TCU program in 2018, but they've just had so many issues scoring points this year that even with an above average defense, you aren't going to find too much success in the Big 12 if you can't score. The Horned Frogs haven't scored more than 27 points in any Big 12 game so far this year, so why I am backing them against an Oklahoma State team that's scored 30+ in all but two of their Big 12 games?

Well for one, Oklahoma State is bound to run out of gas sooner rather than later after they've been involved in some thrillers against the league's best teams in recent weeks. Oklahoma State has upset wins over Texas and West Virginia over the past month, and came a two-point conversion away from beating Oklahoma as well. As good as the Cowboys have been in those games, eventually dealing with that level of intensity and focus catches up to you, and at 6-5 SU and already headed to a Bowl game somewhere, where is the motivation going to be for Oklahoma State here?

Secondly, this is still a road game for OK State and it's not like they've been good away from home outside of their big rivalry game against Oklahoma. The Cowboys managed to beat Kansas by 20 on the road as -17 favorites, but they've also lost 31-12 at Kansas State and 35-31 at Baylor when laying 8 and 6 points respectively. In fact, it was after that first upset win they had over Texas that Oklahoma State went out and fell outright to Baylor the following week, and wouldn't you know it, this week's game at TCU echos the same scenario; on the road after a huge home upset win over a ranked team. For the first time since that Baylor game, it's OK State's opponent who has a decided edge in terms of motivation level this week.

It's that edge and desire to be involved in post-season football that should be able to push TCU over the edge this week and finish the regular season with a win. The underdog is a perfect 3-0 SU and ATS in this rivalry the past three years, and I believe the Horned Frogs stretch that out to four straight on Saturday.

Upset Alert #2: Underdogs in the +10 to +19 range

YTD: 1-11 SU; 5-7 ATS

BYU +11.5 over Utah

The Utah Utes enter the final week of the regular season having already completed conference play and knowing they'll be representing the Pac-12 South in the Conference Championship next week. That's quite an accomplishment for a team that lost their starting QB and RB for the year a few weeks ago, and accomplishing that goal also means that this week's in-state rivalry game with BYU really doesn't mean much to the Utes anymore. Sure, beating a close rival is always nice, but having been bit by the injury bug very hard this year, Utah knows they've still got bigger fish to fry this year and they do not want to go into a Conference Championship game down any more “starters.”

That means that like with Oklahoma State, I'm not sure where the motivation comes from for the Utes this week as they accomplished their first main goal of the year (win the division), and are in that role of just playing out the string while trying to remain as healthy as possible. That's not a good spot for any team to have much success in, let alone win by double-digits.

Granted, BYU has little to play for as well at 6-5 SU, getting to that six-win mark with two straight wins in recent weeks, but those in-state bragging rights that appear to be meaningless for Utah this year, still mean quite a bit to the Cougars. BYU has lost in this game for seven straight years, the last six of which have been by a touchdown or less. That's something that's been weighing on this program all year long, and as an Independent team with no conference crown to concern themselves with, it's these type of rivalry games where they want to make sure they get the job done. They've already lost to the likes of Utah State and Boise State this year, so this game with Utah represents the Cougars last chance at getting one over on one of their biggest rivals.

Finally, BYU has started to play their best football late in the year, as a 4-1 ATS run coming into this week is hard to ignore. The last time they were listed as an underdog was three weeks ago when they were getting the exact same amount of points (+11.5) at Boise State and had a concerted comeback effort fall just short (21-16). That was too many points to give BYU then, and it's too many points to give BYU now, especially with a disinterested Utah team standing on the other side of the field.

Upset Alert #3: Underdogs in the +20 and above range

YTD: 11-1 ATS

Connecticut +30 vs Temple

Writing about these large underdogs has brought me to a lot of bad/ugly teams this year, but I'm not sure it gets any uglier than supporting a Connecticut team that just might be the worst in the country. Yet, what has served me well in making these plays is finding those situations where it's more of a negative spot for the big favorites, and I'm not about to veer from that methodology here in the final week. Because for Temple, where is the motivation going to come from to hang it on Connecticut this week?

Sure, Temple is looking for some measure of revenge after losing to the Huskies (28-24) a year ago, but as 30-point favorites is the outright win really in question? I don't believe it is, the players, at least on Temple's side can't believe it is, and any sort of “style” points for a big blowout win on the road aren't really applicable for Temple anymore. They saw UCF clinch the AAC East division last week, so it's all about staying healthy and preparing for a Bowl game now for the Owls.

For Connecticut, they've gotten used to losing all year long having lost eight in a row entering Saturday's season finale, and a 2-5-1 ATS run during that stretch doesn't exactly exude confidence in backing them either. But offensively this team has found something in six of the past eight quarters they've played – scored 50 on SMU two weeks ago and 21 in the 1st half vs ECU last week – and I do believe they find some relative offensive success this week for the full 60 minutes against the Owls. The Huskies last two home games were also losses by 12 and 5 points respectively, so it's not like they haven't shown signs of being tough on their own field.

Finally, we can't underestimate how important Temple's run-heavy style of offense is actually a detriment to them trying to cover a big number like this. Sure, there may be a big run or two that leads to quick points, but that may not be the case, and the longer drives are the fewer possessions Temple will have to cover 30 points. Furthermore, once that big lead is established, Temple will be content in running it right into the line over and over again, getting their 3+ yards per rush and bleeding down the clock as much as possible. And all of that doesn't even take into account the potential for Connecticut to have plenty of success running the ball (average 205.2 yards rushing/game) against a Temple defense that's given up 197.4 yards/game on the ground this year.

So, as ugly as it appears on the surface to be backing a very bad team like Connecticut this week, there is some sound strategic reasoning behind backing the Huskies outside of it potentially being just too many points. Temple HC won't be looking to embarrass the Huskies if he can help it, and with VegasInsider.com's betting percentages already showing nearly all the support (85%+) on Temple this week, you can rest assured that I'll be one of the few bettors out there hoping Connecticut can put a full 60 minutes of football together and keep it well within this number.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Saturday, November 24

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PITTSBURGH (7 - 4) at MIAMI (6 - 5) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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TEMPLE (7 - 4) at CONNECTICUT (1 - 10) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games in November games since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
TEMPLE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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KENTUCKY (8 - 3) at LOUISVILLE (2 - 9) - 11/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
KENTUCKY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
LOUISVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
LOUISVILLE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in games played on turf this season.
LOUISVILLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses this season.
LOUISVILLE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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S CAROLINA (6 - 4) at CLEMSON (11 - 0) - 11/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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RUTGERS (1 - 10) at MICHIGAN ST (6 - 5) - 11/24/2018, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 36-59 ATS (-28.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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GA SOUTHERN (8 - 3) at GEORGIA ST (2 - 9) - 11/24/2018, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGIA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGIA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 2-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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MARSHALL (7 - 3) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (8 - 3) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 2-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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SYRACUSE (8 - 3) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-1 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-1 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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MICHIGAN (10 - 1) at OHIO ST (10 - 1) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
OHIO ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
OHIO ST is 188-146 ATS (+27.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 188-146 ATS (+27.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 170-132 ATS (+24.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

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

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ILLINOIS (4 - 7) at NORTHWESTERN (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 131-173 ATS (-59.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 131-173 ATS (-59.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 93-123 ATS (-42.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 104-135 ATS (-44.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NORTHWESTERN is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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GEORGIA TECH (7 - 4) at GEORGIA (10 - 1) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992.
GEORGIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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WAKE FOREST (5 - 6) at DUKE (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 1-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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MINNESOTA (5 - 6) at WISCONSIN (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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NC STATE (7 - 3) at N CAROLINA (2 - 8) - 11/24/2018, 12:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 2-0 straight up against N CAROLINA 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 KENTUCKY (2 - 9) at LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-1 straight up against W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLD DOMINION (4 - 7) at RICE (1 - 11) - 11/24/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 63-34 ATS (+25.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
RICE is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games in November games since 1992.
RICE is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 1-0 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 1-0 straight up against RICE 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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SOUTHERN MISS (5 - 5) at UTEP (1 - 10) - 11/24/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-0 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-0 straight up against UTEP 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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NEW MEXICO ST (3 - 8) at LIBERTY (4 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 44-73 ATS (-36.3 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in games played on turf this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 25-47 ATS (-26.7 Units) in November games since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 22-45 ATS (-27.5 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus LIBERTY over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-0 straight up against LIBERTY 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 ST (10 - 1) at BOISE ST (9 - 2) - 11/24/2018, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 146-106 ATS (+29.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 146-106 ATS (+29.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 91-62 ATS (+22.8 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in November games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 82-51 ATS (+25.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
UTAH ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 2-0 straight up against UTAH 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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BYU (6 - 5) at UTAH (8 - 3) - 11/24/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 63-36 ATS (+23.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
UTAH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 1-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-0 straight up against BYU 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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TROY (9 - 2) at APPALACHIAN ST (8 - 2) - 11/24/2018, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games played on turf this season.
TROY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TROY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 1-0 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 1-0 straight up against APPALACHIAN 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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WYOMING (5 - 6) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 8) - 11/24/2018, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 1-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 1-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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UAB (9 - 2) at MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on turf this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 1-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 1-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN 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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COLORADO (5 - 6) at CALIFORNIA (6 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 61-86 ATS (-33.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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STANFORD (6 - 4) at UCLA (3 - 8) - 11/24/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.
STANFORD is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
STANFORD is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games in November games since 1992.
STANFORD is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
STANFORD is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-0 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 2-0 straight up against UCLA 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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TENNESSEE (5 - 6) at VANDERBILT (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OKLAHOMA ST (6 - 5) at TCU (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
TCU 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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FLORIDA (8 - 3) at FLORIDA ST (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.
FLORIDA ST is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.

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

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MARYLAND (5 - 6) at PENN ST (8 - 3) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
PENN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 2-0 straight up against MARYLAND 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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TEXAS TECH (5 - 6) at BAYLOR (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 127-90 ATS (+28.0 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 2-0 straight up against BAYLOR 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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SAN JOSE ST (1 - 10) at FRESNO ST (9 - 2) - 11/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
FRESNO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 1-1 straight up against SAN JOSE ST 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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KANSAS ST (5 - 6) at IOWA ST (6 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 126-92 ATS (+24.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 156-121 ATS (+22.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 124-90 ATS (+25.0 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against IOWA 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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LSU (9 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 69-95 ATS (-35.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PURDUE (5 - 6) at INDIANA (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
INDIANA is 81-111 ATS (-41.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
INDIANA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 2-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-1 straight up against PURDUE 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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NAVY (3 - 8) at TULANE (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 171-131 ATS (+26.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 171-131 ATS (+26.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 97-60 ATS (+31.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 82-45 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 82-45 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NAVY is 155-118 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 110-76 ATS (+26.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in November games since 1992.
NAVY is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
NAVY is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
TULANE is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 1-0 against the spread versus NAVY over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 2-0 straight up against TULANE 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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LA LAFAYETTE (6 - 5) at LA MONROE (6 - 5) - 11/24/2018, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA MONROE is 1-1 against the spread versus LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA MONROE is 1-1 straight up against LA LAFAYETTE 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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SMU (5 - 6) at TULSA (2 - 9) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
TULSA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 1-1 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 1-1 straight up against SMU 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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CHARLOTTE (4 - 7) at FLA ATLANTIC (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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ARKANSAS ST (7 - 4) at TEXAS ST (3 - 8) - 11/24/2018, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS ST is 2-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS ST 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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NORTH TEXAS (8 - 3) at UTSA (3 - 8) - 11/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTSA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in dome games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTSA is 1-1 against the spread versus NORTH TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
UTSA is 1-1 straight up against NORTH TEXAS 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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NOTRE DAME (11 - 0) at USC (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
USC is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
USC is 1-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AUBURN (7 - 4) at ALABAMA (11 - 0) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 1-1 straight up against AUBURN 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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NEVADA (7 - 4) at UNLV (3 - 8) - 11/24/2018, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 90-129 ATS (-51.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
UNLV is 59-88 ATS (-37.8 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-0 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 2-0 straight up against UNLV 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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HAWAII (7 - 5) at SAN DIEGO ST (7 - 4) - 11/24/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 straight up against HAWAII 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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ARIZONA ST (6 - 5) at ARIZONA (5 - 6) - 11/24/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 116-149 ATS (-47.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ARIZONA is 88-130 ATS (-55.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ARIZONA is 35-57 ATS (-27.7 Units) in November games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

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