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Northwestern lost last four games, by 4,6,17,11 points; they are 1-2 as road dog, but did win only game vs Purdue last year, by 6 at home. Purdue is favored for first time in Big 11; they're 1-5 in league after 62-49 covering loss at Indiana, their sixth loss in last seven games. Big 11 home favrites are 13-10 vs spread thsi year.
Non-conference game here, but Seton Hall is 2-3 in its Big East games, losing on road by 4 at Rutgers, 9 at Villanova; they lost only game vs ACC team when Duke blasted them by 53 back in November. NC State just had emotional games vs Wake Forest, Duke; they're 3-0 in ACC home games, winning by 12,9,10 pts.
Home side won both Providence-Rutgers games last year, with Friars losing here 72-67; PC is 1-4 in Bi gEast, 1-2 as road dog, with losses by 10 at Georgetown, 15 at Notre Dame, 16 at West Virginia. Rutgers had close loss at Cincy Sunday; they're 2-3 in league, with dogs 4-1 vs spread in those games. Knights are 1-3 in last four games, 0-1 as home favorite.
Underdogs are 3-0 vs spread in Central Florida's league games; Knights allowed just 50 ppg in winning last two, with 66-56 win at Houston good road win. East Carolina is 0-4 in C-USA, losing home games by 10,4 pts (allowing 75.5 at home); they're 0-2 as a favorite in league, 0-1 at home. C-USA home faves are 5-9 in '06.
St Bonaventure lost eight of last nine games and is 0-5 in A-14, with road team 4-1 vs spread in those games; Bonnies are 2-1 as road dog, losing in double OT at Fordham in last game. Dayton is just 1-4 in league, ending 6-game skid last time out; in their 4 A-14 losses, they've scored just 54.4 ppg. Flyers are 1-4 despite being favored in all five games; they won 68-61 in Olean last yr.
George Washington beat Dqueusne twice last year, 81-57/80-57; Colonials are 4-0 in A-14, winning road games by 12 at Temple, 14 at Charlotte. GW is 3-1 as A-14 favorite, 2-0 on road. Dukes are 0-5 in league, both SU and vs spread, with all five losses by 14+ points- they've lost eight in row, 11 of their last 12 games.
Xavier stumbled at home Sunday, losing as 14-point favorite vs St Louis, their first loss in four road games; they're 2-0 on road in A-14, winning 62-58 at St Joe's, 78-65 at Charlotte. Temple lost 60-34 in last game; they're 3-3 in A-14, covering four of last five games; they're 1-1 in league home games, 2-2 as dog in league. Owls won 69-54 at Xavier last season.
Maryland lost leading scorer McCray to grades Sunday, so they have to adjust on fly; they beat Georgia Tech 69-61 last yr, as a 4-point home favorite. Tech lost last three games by 9,15,10 pts, allowing 82 ppg. Terps are 0-4-1 vs spread in ACC; they're 0-2 on road in ACC, losing by 14,24 pts- they're 0-1 as road dog.
Illinois-Chicago lost its last six games; they're 0-7 vs spread in Horizon, 0-3 as road dog, with losses by 16,19,14,11 pts. Home team won both UIC-Wright St games last year, with UIC losing 72-61 here, as 3-point dog. Raiders scoredjust 49 ppg in losing last two games after 4-0 start in league; they're 2-0 at home in its Horizon home games, beating Detroit by 11, Loyola by 14.
Cleveland State won last four games, are 4-3 in Horizon; visiting team is 6-1 vs spread in their league games- their last three wins were all on road. Butler lost three of last four games (0-2-1 vs the spread in last three); they're 0-3 SU on Horizon road. Vikings are 1-2 at home in league, with only win in OT- they swept Bulldogs last year, beating them 77-57 here as 2-point home dog.
UMass, Rhode Island are both surprisingly 4-1 in A-14; URI is 5-0 vs spread in league, 3-0 as favorite, 2-0 as home fave, with wins by 5,12 pts over Fordham, St Bona. UMass beat Temple in last game, 60-34; they've allowed 50.8 ppg last four games, won last two by 13,26. Host is 4-0-1 vs spread in their A-14 games.
St John's, UConn are waging recruiting battles that have gotten testy of late; Red Storm won last three games, beating Pitt and Louisville at home last week. UConn won last five games; they are 3-2 as Big East favorite, 1-1 at home, with wins by 11,7 pts. St John's is 3-2 in Big East, losing by 8 in OT at Seton Hall, and 79-65 at home to Georgetown. UConn won 68-46 over SJU in '05.
Cincinnati lost twice to Louisville last year, 69-66 and 77-70 here but Cardinals are 0-3 at home in Big East, scoring just 60.7 ppg; UofL's only Big East win is 72-67 at Providence. Cincinnati got win over Rutgers Sunday, ending three-game skid; they're 3-2 in Big East, failing to cover last three Big East games. UC is 3-0 if they score 70+ points, 0-2 if they don't.
DePaul lost last four games by 1,8,10,3 points; they're 3-0 as dog on Big East road, but 2-1 as road dog- home side won both their games vs Marquette last year, with Blue Demons losing 67-57 in this gym. Eagles are 4-2 in league, 2-1 at home; four of their last five games were decided by four or less points. Dogs are 4-2 vs spread in DePaul's Big East games.
Wisconsin is down to seven players; they lost last two games, including unthinkable home loss to North Dakota St Saturday. Badgers are 4-1 in Big 11, 3-0 as home favorite, with wins by 14, 19,16 pts, but with lineup so thin, hard for them to cover huge spread. Penn State covered three of last four games; they're 2-3 in Big 11, allowing 104,80,75 in losses, 61,54 in wins.
Kansas beat spunky Texas A&M 65-60 at home last year, here, Aggies are favored. Dogs are 3-1-1 vs spread in A&M's Big 12 games this year, with Aggies 1-1 at home, beating Texas Tech by 8, losing 45-44 to Oklahoma. Jayhawks won eight of last 10 games, and blew second half leads in the losses; dogs are 3-1 in their league games. Kansas split first two league road games.
Home side won both Iowa State-Missouri games last year, with Cyclones losing 62-59 here, winning 67-49 in Ames. ISU is 1-3 in last four games; road team is 4-0-1 vs spread in their Big 12 tilts, with Cyclones 1-0-1 as road dog. Mizzou is 0-1 as home favorite, as dogs are 4-1 vs spread in their league games. Big 12 favorites are 8-10 at home so far this season.
Michigan State beat Michigan twice last year, 64-53,64-49 here; Spartans won last three games by 14,3,30 points; their only win in three road games was in double OT at Ohio State. Michigan is 13-3; they allowed 53 ppg in winning last two games. Both sides are 3-2 in league. Favorite is 4-1 vs spread in MSU's Big 11 tilts.
Penn beat LaSalle 78-67 last year, as 8.5-pt favorite; Quakers are playing first game in eight days; they won their first two games in weak Ivy League by 40,32 points, and are 6-4 out of Ivy- they lost 50-46 to Temple, beat Drexel 68-60 in other inner-city rivalry games. Explorers lost last four games, three by 12+ pts, scoring just 56.5 ppg. LaSalle lost six of nine after 7-0 start.
Saint Louis won at Xavier Sunday as 14-pt dog, extending odd streak where they've gone WLWL for 17 games in row; Billikens are 2-0 at home in league, winning both games by hoop. St Joe's covered only one of last six games; they're 0-3 in A-14 in games where they allow more than 57 pts. Underdog is 3-1-1 vs spread in Saint Louis' A-14 games.
Houston, Tulane are both 1-3 in C-USA; Green Wave won 63-61 at Houston last year. Tulane scored 54.8 ppg in its C-USA tilts. Dogs are 4-0 vs spread in Houston's league games, with Coogs 0-3 as favorite. Home team is 3-1 vs spread in Tulane's C-USA games. Underdogs are 14-7 vs spread in C-USA games this yr.
Wichita State won its last five games (4-1 vs spread); they're 2-3 as MVC favorite, 1-2 at home, winning by 4,2,24 pts Favorite is 7-1-1 vs spread in Drake's MVC games, with Bulldogs 0-3 as dog on road, losing by 14,13,19 pts (faves are 5-0 vs spread in Drake road games, with Bulldogs winning at Evansville, Indiana State) Home favorites are 18-10 vs spread in Missouri Valley this year.
LSU went to Georgia last year and beat Dawks 95-79; Tigers are 4-0 in SEC, 1-1 as home favorite, winning by 14,11 pts; they've given up 58 or less pts in three of their four SEC games. Georgia is 2-3 in SEC,.1-1 on road, losing by 13 at Tennessee, winning in OT at So. Carolina. last three LSU wins are all by 11+ pts. Home favorites are 8-12 vs spread in SEC games this season.
Baylor is 0-4 in Big 12, losing by 18,18,33,19 points; they're 1-3 vs spread, 1-1 at home. Last year, they lost 65-61 at home, then got waxed 103-60 on this floor. Oklahoma allowed just 46 ppg in winning last two games; dogs are 3-1 vs spread in their league games, with OU's only road win 45-44 at Texas A&M. Favorites on road are 2-4 vs spread in Big 12 so far this season.
Florida lost first game of year in Knoxville Saturday; Brewer hurt his ankle in game, status unsure here. Gators won twice against Carolina last year, 80-72,66-65 here. Carolina lost brutal game at Kentucky Saturday, 80-78, when Rondo nailed trey with :02 left to win game SC led by double digits in second half. Gamecocks are 1-4 in SEC; last four games were won by 5 or less, or in OT.
Arkansas beat Ole Miss twice last year, 66-65, 69-46 here. Rebs are 3-1 in SEC, lsoing 72-65 at Georgia Saturday, their first loss in seven games. Arkansas is 11-3 in last 14 games; this is their first home game in 11 days. Hogs are 1-1 as home favorite, 2-2 as SEC fave. Ole Miss is 1-4 when they allow 72+ points, 10-0 when they don't. Lot of points to be laying pretty good Ole Miss team
Mississippi State tossed two guys last week, has lost four in a row, by 15,10,14,28 pts, scoring 58.5 ppg and failing to cover its last three games- they lost 64-63 at Knoxville last year, as 3.5-pt favorite. Tennessee off huge home win vs Florida; they're 3-1 in SEC, with wins by 7,13,4 pts- they lost three of last four games on road. SEC home teams are 10-16 vs spread this season.
West Virginia won at Pauley Saturday, is 5-0 in Big East, but last year, they lost 59-55 to in-state rival Marshall, so Herd will have their attention here. marshall lost last three games by 12,9,2 pts, scoring 57.3 ppg; they're 2-4 on road. Mountaineers covered its last five games, but only one of their five league wins is by 17+ points. After cross-country trip, can they cover big number?
Evansville lost 71-60 at Northern Iowa New Year's Eve, as Aces led 41-28 in second half, but fell apart as UNI hit 11-24 treys and forced 19 turnovers. Aces are 1-8 in Valley, losing last five in a row, with three losses by 19+ pts- they're 3-5 as dog, 1-2 home. Last year, home side won both games, with Aces winning by 19, UNI by 18. UNI won last three road games by 14,10,15 points.
Bradley is 4-1 vs spread in MVC home games, with Bradley 3-1 as home fave, winning by 8,17,28,21 pts; they covered last three games. Missouri State scored 62 or less in four MVC losses, but 70+ in the wins; favorites are 3-1 vs spread in their road games in Valley. Last year, home team won both series meetings, with Bradley winning 81-70 here, losing 80-66 in Springfield.
Indiana State lost nine in row after 8-0 start; their last win was a 79-69 OT win over Redbirds, when Sycamores made 33-43 from foul line, Redbirds 8-17. Illinois St lost six of last seven games, covering one of last six; they're 0-1 as MVC favorite. Indiana St is 1-7 as Valley dog, scoring just 57.7 ppg in last six. Last year, Redbirds beat Indiana State twice, 73-69/72-71 here.
Eustachy has to be worth at least 10 pts in coaching mismatch vs Wilson, but Eagles are undermanned, losing last three games by 9,4,17 pts, as they scored 63 ppg. Rice lost last two contests, allowing 77.5 ppg; they lost last game by 11 in overtime at SMU Saturday. Owls are 2-2 in first year in C-USA. USM is 3-0-1 vs spread in league play. Underdogs are 14-7 vs spread in C-USA.
Minnesota is 0-5 in Big 11, as underdog is 4-0 vs spread in their Big 11 games; they're 0-2 on road in league, losing in 3 OT's at Iowa, by 17 at Purdue, most points they've lost by. Illinois is 3-2 in Big 11, 1-1 as home favorite, winning by 10,5 pts; they do not have league win by more than 11 pts. Last year, Illini won 64-56 over Gophers in Big 11 tourney, after beating them by 23 here in regular season matchup (-17).
Colorado State is 1-4 in MWC, 0-5 vs spread; their only win was 84-78 vs Utah, as 8-pt favorite, but this is just their second home game in league. This is regional rivalry; last year, Rams lost by 13 here, beat Wyoming by 13 in Ft. Collins. Cowboys are 3-2 in MWC, 1-1 on road, winning by 4 at TCU, losing by 13 at BYU. Mountain West home favorites are 13-5 against the spread.
Nebraska allowed 92 ppg in losing last two league games, 50 in winning first two, so they're so erratic, good team to stay away from. Colorado won its last three games, winning at Stillwater in OT Saturday; they've scored 74+ in their league wins, 63 and 64 in losses. Last year, Cornhuskers beat Colorado twice, 70-55 at Lincoln, 68-61 here. 2 of Buffs' three Big 12 wins are by 2,3 pts.
Underdog is 4-0-1 vs spread in Boston College's ACC games, as Eagles are 1-0-1 as road dog; they won last two games by a total of seven points. North Carolina ended two-game slide Sunday, with 81-80 comeback win at Florida State; their last two ACC Ws are by total of four points. ACC home faves are 10-12-2 vs the spread this season.
Home team is 5-0 vs spread in BYU's league games, as Cougars are 2-0 as home fave, beating Utah by 12, Wyoming by 13; faves covered all five games. TCU lost eight of last ten games, allowed 84.3 ppg in last three; they're 1-1 as road dog in MWC, with Ls by hoop at New Mexico, 26 at Air Force. Home favorites are 13-5 vs spread in Mountain West games this season.
Arizona failed to cover last six games; they have weekend trip to Chapel Hill on deck, and have had lot of turmoil both on/off the court. Arizona State is 1-7 in Pac-10, 0-4 at home, with losses by 1,1,30,6 points- they're 2-5 vs spread as dog. Last year, Arizona won both games in series, 70-68 here, 97-79 at Tucson. Dogs are 3-4 spread at home in Pac-10 games.
New Mexico has won 21 in row at home, lost eight in row away from Pit; their MWC road losses this year are by 7 at Wyoming, 15 at Utah. Home team is 4-1 vs spread in their league contests. San Diego State is 6-0 vs spread in MWC, 3-0 as home favorite, with wins by 8,16,27 pts. Last year, Lobos were 3-0 vs Aztecs, winning by 17,17,10 points.
Irvine won 67-59 at Fullerton Saturday, making them 5-0 in Big West, third straight time over last two years that visitor won in series. Anteaters covered last five games; they're 1-0 as fave at home, winning home games by 14,9 points. Fullerton lost two in row by 1,9 pts, but they've won two of three on Big West road, as league has had little form in '06 (visitors 12-9 vs spread).
Home side is 6-0 in Air Force's league games, with Falcons 0-2 on road, losing by 5 at Wyoming, 3 at New Mexico; they scored 65+ pts in their wins, 50,59 in losses. Favorite is 5-0 vs spread in UNLV's MWC games, with Rebels 2-0 as home fave, winning by 10,11 pts. UNLV won six of last seven games; they allowed only 58 ppg in last two. Last year, Air Force won by 16 at home, lost 73-67 here, as 2.5-point underdogs.
Marist, St Peter's are both 4-4 in MAAC, but Red Foxes scored 85.5 ppg in winning last four games, while Peacocks are 1-4 last five games, ending skid by beating Niagara Sunday. St Peter's is 1-5 vs spread in last six games; two of their league wins are OT wins. Favorites are 6-2 vs spread in Marist's league games, with Foxes 1-0 as road favorite. Home side won both '05 series games
Non-conference game here, but Seton Hall is 2-3 in its Big East games, losing on road by 4 at Rutgers, 9 at Villanova; they lost only game vs ACC team when Duke blasted them by 53 back in November. NC State just had emotional games vs Wake Forest, Duke; they're 3-0 in ACC home games, winning by 12,9,10 pts.
Home side won both Providence-Rutgers games last year, with Friars losing here 72-67; PC is 1-4 in Bi gEast, 1-2 as road dog, with losses by 10 at Georgetown, 15 at Notre Dame, 16 at West Virginia. Rutgers had close loss at Cincy Sunday; they're 2-3 in league, with dogs 4-1 vs spread in those games. Knights are 1-3 in last four games, 0-1 as home favorite.
Underdogs are 3-0 vs spread in Central Florida's league games; Knights allowed just 50 ppg in winning last two, with 66-56 win at Houston good road win. East Carolina is 0-4 in C-USA, losing home games by 10,4 pts (allowing 75.5 at home); they're 0-2 as a favorite in league, 0-1 at home. C-USA home faves are 5-9 in '06.
St Bonaventure lost eight of last nine games and is 0-5 in A-14, with road team 4-1 vs spread in those games; Bonnies are 2-1 as road dog, losing in double OT at Fordham in last game. Dayton is just 1-4 in league, ending 6-game skid last time out; in their 4 A-14 losses, they've scored just 54.4 ppg. Flyers are 1-4 despite being favored in all five games; they won 68-61 in Olean last yr.
George Washington beat Dqueusne twice last year, 81-57/80-57; Colonials are 4-0 in A-14, winning road games by 12 at Temple, 14 at Charlotte. GW is 3-1 as A-14 favorite, 2-0 on road. Dukes are 0-5 in league, both SU and vs spread, with all five losses by 14+ points- they've lost eight in row, 11 of their last 12 games.
Xavier stumbled at home Sunday, losing as 14-point favorite vs St Louis, their first loss in four road games; they're 2-0 on road in A-14, winning 62-58 at St Joe's, 78-65 at Charlotte. Temple lost 60-34 in last game; they're 3-3 in A-14, covering four of last five games; they're 1-1 in league home games, 2-2 as dog in league. Owls won 69-54 at Xavier last season.
Maryland lost leading scorer McCray to grades Sunday, so they have to adjust on fly; they beat Georgia Tech 69-61 last yr, as a 4-point home favorite. Tech lost last three games by 9,15,10 pts, allowing 82 ppg. Terps are 0-4-1 vs spread in ACC; they're 0-2 on road in ACC, losing by 14,24 pts- they're 0-1 as road dog.
Illinois-Chicago lost its last six games; they're 0-7 vs spread in Horizon, 0-3 as road dog, with losses by 16,19,14,11 pts. Home team won both UIC-Wright St games last year, with UIC losing 72-61 here, as 3-point dog. Raiders scoredjust 49 ppg in losing last two games after 4-0 start in league; they're 2-0 at home in its Horizon home games, beating Detroit by 11, Loyola by 14.
Cleveland State won last four games, are 4-3 in Horizon; visiting team is 6-1 vs spread in their league games- their last three wins were all on road. Butler lost three of last four games (0-2-1 vs the spread in last three); they're 0-3 SU on Horizon road. Vikings are 1-2 at home in league, with only win in OT- they swept Bulldogs last year, beating them 77-57 here as 2-point home dog.
UMass, Rhode Island are both surprisingly 4-1 in A-14; URI is 5-0 vs spread in league, 3-0 as favorite, 2-0 as home fave, with wins by 5,12 pts over Fordham, St Bona. UMass beat Temple in last game, 60-34; they've allowed 50.8 ppg last four games, won last two by 13,26. Host is 4-0-1 vs spread in their A-14 games.
St John's, UConn are waging recruiting battles that have gotten testy of late; Red Storm won last three games, beating Pitt and Louisville at home last week. UConn won last five games; they are 3-2 as Big East favorite, 1-1 at home, with wins by 11,7 pts. St John's is 3-2 in Big East, losing by 8 in OT at Seton Hall, and 79-65 at home to Georgetown. UConn won 68-46 over SJU in '05.
Cincinnati lost twice to Louisville last year, 69-66 and 77-70 here but Cardinals are 0-3 at home in Big East, scoring just 60.7 ppg; UofL's only Big East win is 72-67 at Providence. Cincinnati got win over Rutgers Sunday, ending three-game skid; they're 3-2 in Big East, failing to cover last three Big East games. UC is 3-0 if they score 70+ points, 0-2 if they don't.
DePaul lost last four games by 1,8,10,3 points; they're 3-0 as dog on Big East road, but 2-1 as road dog- home side won both their games vs Marquette last year, with Blue Demons losing 67-57 in this gym. Eagles are 4-2 in league, 2-1 at home; four of their last five games were decided by four or less points. Dogs are 4-2 vs spread in DePaul's Big East games.
Wisconsin is down to seven players; they lost last two games, including unthinkable home loss to North Dakota St Saturday. Badgers are 4-1 in Big 11, 3-0 as home favorite, with wins by 14, 19,16 pts, but with lineup so thin, hard for them to cover huge spread. Penn State covered three of last four games; they're 2-3 in Big 11, allowing 104,80,75 in losses, 61,54 in wins.
Kansas beat spunky Texas A&M 65-60 at home last year, here, Aggies are favored. Dogs are 3-1-1 vs spread in A&M's Big 12 games this year, with Aggies 1-1 at home, beating Texas Tech by 8, losing 45-44 to Oklahoma. Jayhawks won eight of last 10 games, and blew second half leads in the losses; dogs are 3-1 in their league games. Kansas split first two league road games.
Home side won both Iowa State-Missouri games last year, with Cyclones losing 62-59 here, winning 67-49 in Ames. ISU is 1-3 in last four games; road team is 4-0-1 vs spread in their Big 12 tilts, with Cyclones 1-0-1 as road dog. Mizzou is 0-1 as home favorite, as dogs are 4-1 vs spread in their league games. Big 12 favorites are 8-10 at home so far this season.
Michigan State beat Michigan twice last year, 64-53,64-49 here; Spartans won last three games by 14,3,30 points; their only win in three road games was in double OT at Ohio State. Michigan is 13-3; they allowed 53 ppg in winning last two games. Both sides are 3-2 in league. Favorite is 4-1 vs spread in MSU's Big 11 tilts.
Penn beat LaSalle 78-67 last year, as 8.5-pt favorite; Quakers are playing first game in eight days; they won their first two games in weak Ivy League by 40,32 points, and are 6-4 out of Ivy- they lost 50-46 to Temple, beat Drexel 68-60 in other inner-city rivalry games. Explorers lost last four games, three by 12+ pts, scoring just 56.5 ppg. LaSalle lost six of nine after 7-0 start.
Saint Louis won at Xavier Sunday as 14-pt dog, extending odd streak where they've gone WLWL for 17 games in row; Billikens are 2-0 at home in league, winning both games by hoop. St Joe's covered only one of last six games; they're 0-3 in A-14 in games where they allow more than 57 pts. Underdog is 3-1-1 vs spread in Saint Louis' A-14 games.
Houston, Tulane are both 1-3 in C-USA; Green Wave won 63-61 at Houston last year. Tulane scored 54.8 ppg in its C-USA tilts. Dogs are 4-0 vs spread in Houston's league games, with Coogs 0-3 as favorite. Home team is 3-1 vs spread in Tulane's C-USA games. Underdogs are 14-7 vs spread in C-USA games this yr.
Wichita State won its last five games (4-1 vs spread); they're 2-3 as MVC favorite, 1-2 at home, winning by 4,2,24 pts Favorite is 7-1-1 vs spread in Drake's MVC games, with Bulldogs 0-3 as dog on road, losing by 14,13,19 pts (faves are 5-0 vs spread in Drake road games, with Bulldogs winning at Evansville, Indiana State) Home favorites are 18-10 vs spread in Missouri Valley this year.
LSU went to Georgia last year and beat Dawks 95-79; Tigers are 4-0 in SEC, 1-1 as home favorite, winning by 14,11 pts; they've given up 58 or less pts in three of their four SEC games. Georgia is 2-3 in SEC,.1-1 on road, losing by 13 at Tennessee, winning in OT at So. Carolina. last three LSU wins are all by 11+ pts. Home favorites are 8-12 vs spread in SEC games this season.
Baylor is 0-4 in Big 12, losing by 18,18,33,19 points; they're 1-3 vs spread, 1-1 at home. Last year, they lost 65-61 at home, then got waxed 103-60 on this floor. Oklahoma allowed just 46 ppg in winning last two games; dogs are 3-1 vs spread in their league games, with OU's only road win 45-44 at Texas A&M. Favorites on road are 2-4 vs spread in Big 12 so far this season.
Florida lost first game of year in Knoxville Saturday; Brewer hurt his ankle in game, status unsure here. Gators won twice against Carolina last year, 80-72,66-65 here. Carolina lost brutal game at Kentucky Saturday, 80-78, when Rondo nailed trey with :02 left to win game SC led by double digits in second half. Gamecocks are 1-4 in SEC; last four games were won by 5 or less, or in OT.
Arkansas beat Ole Miss twice last year, 66-65, 69-46 here. Rebs are 3-1 in SEC, lsoing 72-65 at Georgia Saturday, their first loss in seven games. Arkansas is 11-3 in last 14 games; this is their first home game in 11 days. Hogs are 1-1 as home favorite, 2-2 as SEC fave. Ole Miss is 1-4 when they allow 72+ points, 10-0 when they don't. Lot of points to be laying pretty good Ole Miss team
Mississippi State tossed two guys last week, has lost four in a row, by 15,10,14,28 pts, scoring 58.5 ppg and failing to cover its last three games- they lost 64-63 at Knoxville last year, as 3.5-pt favorite. Tennessee off huge home win vs Florida; they're 3-1 in SEC, with wins by 7,13,4 pts- they lost three of last four games on road. SEC home teams are 10-16 vs spread this season.
West Virginia won at Pauley Saturday, is 5-0 in Big East, but last year, they lost 59-55 to in-state rival Marshall, so Herd will have their attention here. marshall lost last three games by 12,9,2 pts, scoring 57.3 ppg; they're 2-4 on road. Mountaineers covered its last five games, but only one of their five league wins is by 17+ points. After cross-country trip, can they cover big number?
Evansville lost 71-60 at Northern Iowa New Year's Eve, as Aces led 41-28 in second half, but fell apart as UNI hit 11-24 treys and forced 19 turnovers. Aces are 1-8 in Valley, losing last five in a row, with three losses by 19+ pts- they're 3-5 as dog, 1-2 home. Last year, home side won both games, with Aces winning by 19, UNI by 18. UNI won last three road games by 14,10,15 points.
Bradley is 4-1 vs spread in MVC home games, with Bradley 3-1 as home fave, winning by 8,17,28,21 pts; they covered last three games. Missouri State scored 62 or less in four MVC losses, but 70+ in the wins; favorites are 3-1 vs spread in their road games in Valley. Last year, home team won both series meetings, with Bradley winning 81-70 here, losing 80-66 in Springfield.
Indiana State lost nine in row after 8-0 start; their last win was a 79-69 OT win over Redbirds, when Sycamores made 33-43 from foul line, Redbirds 8-17. Illinois St lost six of last seven games, covering one of last six; they're 0-1 as MVC favorite. Indiana St is 1-7 as Valley dog, scoring just 57.7 ppg in last six. Last year, Redbirds beat Indiana State twice, 73-69/72-71 here.
Eustachy has to be worth at least 10 pts in coaching mismatch vs Wilson, but Eagles are undermanned, losing last three games by 9,4,17 pts, as they scored 63 ppg. Rice lost last two contests, allowing 77.5 ppg; they lost last game by 11 in overtime at SMU Saturday. Owls are 2-2 in first year in C-USA. USM is 3-0-1 vs spread in league play. Underdogs are 14-7 vs spread in C-USA.
Minnesota is 0-5 in Big 11, as underdog is 4-0 vs spread in their Big 11 games; they're 0-2 on road in league, losing in 3 OT's at Iowa, by 17 at Purdue, most points they've lost by. Illinois is 3-2 in Big 11, 1-1 as home favorite, winning by 10,5 pts; they do not have league win by more than 11 pts. Last year, Illini won 64-56 over Gophers in Big 11 tourney, after beating them by 23 here in regular season matchup (-17).
Colorado State is 1-4 in MWC, 0-5 vs spread; their only win was 84-78 vs Utah, as 8-pt favorite, but this is just their second home game in league. This is regional rivalry; last year, Rams lost by 13 here, beat Wyoming by 13 in Ft. Collins. Cowboys are 3-2 in MWC, 1-1 on road, winning by 4 at TCU, losing by 13 at BYU. Mountain West home favorites are 13-5 against the spread.
Nebraska allowed 92 ppg in losing last two league games, 50 in winning first two, so they're so erratic, good team to stay away from. Colorado won its last three games, winning at Stillwater in OT Saturday; they've scored 74+ in their league wins, 63 and 64 in losses. Last year, Cornhuskers beat Colorado twice, 70-55 at Lincoln, 68-61 here. 2 of Buffs' three Big 12 wins are by 2,3 pts.
Underdog is 4-0-1 vs spread in Boston College's ACC games, as Eagles are 1-0-1 as road dog; they won last two games by a total of seven points. North Carolina ended two-game slide Sunday, with 81-80 comeback win at Florida State; their last two ACC Ws are by total of four points. ACC home faves are 10-12-2 vs the spread this season.
Home team is 5-0 vs spread in BYU's league games, as Cougars are 2-0 as home fave, beating Utah by 12, Wyoming by 13; faves covered all five games. TCU lost eight of last ten games, allowed 84.3 ppg in last three; they're 1-1 as road dog in MWC, with Ls by hoop at New Mexico, 26 at Air Force. Home favorites are 13-5 vs spread in Mountain West games this season.
Arizona failed to cover last six games; they have weekend trip to Chapel Hill on deck, and have had lot of turmoil both on/off the court. Arizona State is 1-7 in Pac-10, 0-4 at home, with losses by 1,1,30,6 points- they're 2-5 vs spread as dog. Last year, Arizona won both games in series, 70-68 here, 97-79 at Tucson. Dogs are 3-4 spread at home in Pac-10 games.
New Mexico has won 21 in row at home, lost eight in row away from Pit; their MWC road losses this year are by 7 at Wyoming, 15 at Utah. Home team is 4-1 vs spread in their league contests. San Diego State is 6-0 vs spread in MWC, 3-0 as home favorite, with wins by 8,16,27 pts. Last year, Lobos were 3-0 vs Aztecs, winning by 17,17,10 points.
Irvine won 67-59 at Fullerton Saturday, making them 5-0 in Big West, third straight time over last two years that visitor won in series. Anteaters covered last five games; they're 1-0 as fave at home, winning home games by 14,9 points. Fullerton lost two in row by 1,9 pts, but they've won two of three on Big West road, as league has had little form in '06 (visitors 12-9 vs spread).
Home side is 6-0 in Air Force's league games, with Falcons 0-2 on road, losing by 5 at Wyoming, 3 at New Mexico; they scored 65+ pts in their wins, 50,59 in losses. Favorite is 5-0 vs spread in UNLV's MWC games, with Rebels 2-0 as home fave, winning by 10,11 pts. UNLV won six of last seven games; they allowed only 58 ppg in last two. Last year, Air Force won by 16 at home, lost 73-67 here, as 2.5-point underdogs.
Marist, St Peter's are both 4-4 in MAAC, but Red Foxes scored 85.5 ppg in winning last four games, while Peacocks are 1-4 last five games, ending skid by beating Niagara Sunday. St Peter's is 1-5 vs spread in last six games; two of their league wins are OT wins. Favorites are 6-2 vs spread in Marist's league games, with Foxes 1-0 as road favorite. Home side won both '05 series games
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