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Michigan had five-game win streak snapped by Iowa Saturday; they're 2-1 as Big 11 home favorite (4-0 SU), then beating Purdue
(68-65), Northwestern (68-51), Michigan St (72-67), Wisconsin (85-76). Last year, Buckeyes waxed Michigan 72-46 in Columbus Ohio State is 2-2 in Big 11, 1-1 as road dog, losing at Indiana by a hoop, Iowa (67-62), and winning at Purdue, Penn State.
NC-Wilmington won at Delaware 71-58 Jan 5, making 20-25 from line (Hens were 8-11). Seahawks are 10-3 in CAA, losing in last game at George Mason; they're 3-3 as home favorite, winning at home by 20,7,32,6,2,7 pts. Delaware lost last three games by 5,15 and 10 pts; they're 1-6 on CAA road, but are 4-1 as underdog on road, losing by 14,14,2,11, and 10 points.
Georgia State lost 69-53 at Hofstra Jan 7 (+15), as Hofstra had a +13 turnover margin (9-22) and was 16-24 from line (GSU was 6-13). Panthers are 1-5 in last six games, 2-4 as road dog, losing on road by 13,26,16,16,4,17 pts. Hofstra won last four games; they are 3-3 on CAA road, winning three of last four, winning by 8,1 and 15 pts. Pride is 5-2-1 as CAA favorite, 1-1 on the road.
Old Dominion won 65-56 at William & Mary Jan 21, making 22 of 37 from foul line (W&M was 11-17). Monarchs are 6-1 at home in CAA, but 0-7 as home fave, winning by 1,5,6,3,7,18 pts- they are 1-5-1 vs spread last seven games overall. Tribe won two of last three games, after 0-9 start; they're 2-7 as CAA dog, 2-3 on road, losing by 31,7,9,9,23 and 15 points.
Georgia Tech lost last seven games since 2-0 start in ACC; they are 3-1 as road dog, losing by 9 (at NC State), 15 (Wake Forest), 2 (BC), 1 (Va Tech) pts. Last year, Tech beat Florida St twice, by 64-61 at home, 76-75 here (-4.5). Seminoles are 2-2 as home fave in ACC, beating Va Tech (74-68), Clemson (69-59) and losing to North Carolina (81-80), Miami (84-78, ot); none of their four wins in ACC play are by more than 10 points.
Favorite is 4-0 vs spread in Fordham's A-14 road games; Rams won 90-81 at Duquesne for first road win in league, but they've covered three of four as A-14 favorite. Fordham beat Bonnies 79-72 in double OT back on Jan 21, with St Bona shooting just 7-19 from line, 3-15 from arc, with 20 turnovers. Bonnies are 0-9 in A-14, losing last two games by 16 and 31 points.
Ohio lost 64-59 at Northern Illinois Jan 17, as both teams shot less than 32% and combined to take 69 FT's. NIU won last four games, with three wins by six or less points; they're 4-1 on road, with all four wins by six or less pts (1-1 as road dog). Ohio lost three of last four games, failed to cover last three as home fave, losing their last two home games, to Miami and Kent.
Northeastern is 9-1-1 vs spread last 11 games; they won four of last five; they're 2-3 on CAA road, 1-1-1 as road dog- they beat Drexel 63-60 at home Jan 14, making 15-22 from line (Drexel was 4-7). Dragons lost last four games, all by seven or less pts; they are 4-3 at home in CAA(1-4 in last five tries as home fave). CAA home favorites are 23-29 vs spread this season.
James Madison got first win in 13 CAA games last time out, as Dukes upset Delaware at home; they lost to Towson 99-84 Jan 7 at home, as Tigers shot 63% from floor, made 24-30 from the line. JMU is 2-5 as road dog, with their last six road losses all by 15+ pts. Towson ended four-game skid in last game; they're 6-7 in CAA, with last three wins all by four or less points.
VCU lost 73-60 at George Mason Jan 5, even though Rams made 11-25 treys, because Mason shot 59.1% from floor, and had 16-7 scoring edge from foul line. Rams are 6-0 at home in CAA (1-5 as home favorite); they're 5-1 in last six overall. Mason is best team in CAA at 11-2; their losses are at ODU (54-53), UNCW (69-63). Patriots allowed just 53.8 ppg in their last four games.
UL-Lafayette is 3-2 last five games, after 0-5 Sun Belt start; they lost 61-51 at home to South Alabama Jan 12, shooting 36.7% on FGs, 4-24 from arc. Cajuns are 0-5 on Sun Belt road (0-3 as road dog), losing by 7,12,5,13,14 pts. Road team is 6-2-1 vs spread in USA's league games, with Jaguars 1-2-1 as home fave, winning by 4,12,9 pts, and losing to Western Kentucky (74-73).
North Texas lost last three games, by 22,1,19 pts, allowing 80.3 ppg; they're 4-2 at home in Sun Belt (3-3 as home fave) winning by 7,9,2,7 pts. Last year, Middle Tennessee whacked UNT 79-64 at home. MTSU won last three games by 21,14,2 pts; they're 4-4 in Sun Belt, 1-3 on road, winning last road game by hoop at FIU. Sun Belt home favorites are 24-17 vs spread this season.
Troy lost 79-75 at New Orleans Jan 12, as UNO was 14-29 from foul line, Troy 4-6; Privateers shot 52.8% from floor in that game UNO covered three of last four as road dog; their away losses are by 19,7,21,15 pts. Trojans are just 3-6 in Sun Belt but are at home for just fourth time; they're 2-1 at home in Sun Belt, with wins by 76-49 (Western Kentucky), Middle Tennessee (70-57).
Ark-Little Rock won 55-53 at Florida International Jan 5, as the Trojans won despite shooting 30% from floor. UALR is 5-4, but just 2-2 at home, in Sun Belt games, with no league wins by 11+ points. UALR is 2-1 as home favorite. FIU is 2-6 in Sun Belt, but 2-1 as road dog, losing by 9,25 pts; they're 4-1-1 vs spread their last six games. Sun Belt home favorites are 24-17 vs spread.
UCLA won last five games, eight of last nine; they're 4-0 on the Pac-10 road, winning by 6,1,7,9 pts; they beat Washington State 63-61 at Pauley Jan 12, as Coogs missed wide-open layup in last 0:05 of game that would have forced OT; Bruins led by 14 at the half. Coogs ended six-game skid when they beat rival Huskies in last game, sweeping Washington; they're 2-3 at home.
Oregon lost last five games, is 3-7 in Pac-10, 2-2 as underdog on road, with losses y 11,2,19 pts, and win at Wazoo, 52-50, that is their last one (Jan 19). Ducks upset Arizona 73-68 in Eugene on Jan 14; they shot 55%, made 9-16 treys. Arizona got swept last week in LA; they're just 6-5 in Pac-10, 0-4 as home favorite, with wins by 11,9(ot),5 pts. This is not the usual Arizona team.
Road team is 8-3 vs spread in Youngstown games, as Penguins are 4-1 as road dog, losing away games by 1,5,14 pts; all seven YSU losses are by 14 or less pts- they lost 78-70 at home in first meeting vs Milwaukee Jan 26, as Panthers shot 54%, made 10-20 treys, had just 8 turnovers. Milwaukee lost last two games, both on road, after 9-1 start; they're just 1-4 as home favorite this year
West Virginia is 8-0 in Big East, 3-0 on road, with win as a 13-pt dog at Villanova; last year, they beat Pitt twice last year, 83-78 in OT at home, then 70-66 here, as 9-pt dog. Mountaineers are 1-0 as Big East dog in '06. Panthers lost last two games, are 6-3, but 4-0 at home, winning by 3,8,13,6 pts (1-3 as home fave). Home favorites are just 17-29 vs spread this season.
Georgetown came to NYC, beat St John's 79-65 Jan 8, as Hoyas hit 12-21 treys, in game where both sides shot over 58% on its FG tries. Hoyas won last five league games; they're 1-3 as Big East home favorite. St John's lost last four games, scoring 61.3 ppg; they're 0-4 as Big East road dog, losing away games by 8,16,20 and 8 points.
Oregon State lost last four games; they'll be without top two PG here, as frosh Casey will take over (#1 guy is hurt, #2 guy told to stay home for weekend). Beavers lost at home to Arizona St, 65-63 in OT Jan 14, as Sun Devils got first Pac-10 win. ASU has 0-5 home record in Pac-10; they lost only other time they were a favorite. Pac-10 home favorites are 13-24 against the spread.
USC is 4-1 as Pac-10 road dog, 6-5 SU overall; their only loss by more than nine pts was 66-45 disaster at UCLA. Trojans lost at home to Washington, 86-77 Jan 12, as Huskies shot 50.8% from floor, using 45-19 edge on boards to offset 28 turnovers- UDub lost three games in row, all on road; they're 2-3 as Pac-10 away favorite, winning at home by 24,4,19 pts in five home games.
Nevada went to New Mexico St Saturday, won 90-81, they shot 56.4% from floor. Aggies had covered six in row before the loss, are 4-1 vs spread on road, losing 73-63 at Boise, 75-72 at Fresno, and 4-2 as WAC dog. Nevada won last four games, covered last three; they're 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 22,14,18 points. WAC home favorites are 13-10 against spread this season.
Western Kentucky is 7-1 in Sun Belt, 2-1 on road (wins by 1 and 5 pts); they won four games in row since 76-49 loss at Troy, for their only Sun Belt loss. Denver is 5-0 at home, 0-5 on road; foes are shooting under 20% from arc in Denver, as Pioneers won all five home games by 19,12,25,4,8 pts. Home team is 10-0 against spread in their Sun Belt games.
Idaho got first-ever WAC win Monday, upsetting Fresno, they are 0-3-1 as road dog, 26,25,35,20 pts, and lost 57-53 at home vs San Jose Jan 21, shooting 2-20 from arc. Both teams shot 36% or less in game. Win over Idaho was only win in eight WAC games for San Jose (0-5 at home, three losses by seven or less points). WAC home underdogs are 9-8 vs spread this season.
Pacific won last five games, allowing 60.2 ppg; they won 83-74 vs Fullerton at home Jan 9; Tigers were 20-23 from line, Fullerton 2-4. Titans lost despite making 12-26 treys; they're 3-6 in league, with last two games both going OT. Fullerton lost last four Big West games. Pacific is 3-1 on Big West road, winning by 6,2,12. Big West home underdogs are 9-15 against the spread.
Long Beach is 7-2 vs spread in Big West, 1-2 SU at home; they won 79-66 at Cal Poly Jan 9, in game Mustangs led 36-27 at half. Cal Poly shot 37.7%, had 24 turnovers in game. 49ers are 3-1 as Big West favorite. Cal Poly is 6-1 vs spread in league, with loss to 49ers the lone setback. Poly starting stretch where they play five of last seven on road; they won first two road games.
Cal lost 75-61 at Stanford Jan 13, with Cardinal 6-11 on treys, Cal missing 13 of 24 foul shots. Since then, Cal won four in row, five of six games; three of their last four wins are by hoop each, but Stanford is also hot, winning five in row, covering seven in row; they allowed 61.3 ppg in winning last three road games. Pac-10 home favorites are just 13-24 against spread this season.
Riverside lost 76-62 at Northridge Jan 9, holding UCR to 33.3% from field, and forcing 22 turnovers. Since then, Northridge lost five of six league games; they're 1-3 on Big West road, losing at Irvine (76-62), Long Beach (84-73) and Cal Poly (73-54). UCR lost five of last six games, winning last game in OT at Fullerton, as a 14-pt dog. Highlanders lost their last three home games.
Irvine went to Thunderdome, won 70-66 Jan 9 as 4.5pt dog- they made 11-26 treys, had just four turnovers, as UCSB shot 52.8% from floor, but lost. Gauchos are 0-7 vs spread in league games, 0-2 as dog- their road losses are by 3,14,12 pts. Anteaters are 9-1 in league, 8-1 vs spread in last nine games; they're 6-1 on road in Big West, losing only at Pacific, 64-52.
Eastern Kentucky lost three games in row by 7,20,12 pts; they're 4-2 at home in OVC, losing last two to Samford, Morehead State. Colonels lost 80-51 at Murray State Dec 8, as Racers shot 62% from floor, and EKU was 2-17 on treys. Racers are 13-2 in OVC, winning last six games- they're 2-9 vs spread last eleven games. Murray State is just 1-5 as road fave, winning by 19,6,7,1 (ot).
SE Missouri is 3-12 in OVC, losing last eight games (4-4 vs pts); they're 4-4 as road dog, 1-7SU, with only road win 72-60 at EIU. Red Hawks lost 60-55 at home to Morehead Jan 26, as SEMO hit only 8-31 treys and shot 35.6% from floor. Morehead split last four games after 0-10 start in OVC; they're 7-2 vs spread in their last nine games, but are favored for first time in OVC.
Northern Arizona is 8-1 in Big Sky, with last six wins all by six or less pts; they're 4-1 as home favorite, winning by 10,9,3,6,6 pts. NAU won 85-81 at Idaho State Jan 14, making 23-24 from charity stripe. Bengals are 2-7 in league, 2-3 since Oliver announced he is leaving; they're 2-3 as road dog, losing by 4,12,16,5 pts. Home favorites are 15-15 vs spread in Big Sky play this season.
Jacksonville State is 8-7 in OVC, but they're 7-0-1 vs spread their last eight games, covering seven of their eight OVC road games (5-1 as road dog). Gamecocks lost at home to Tennessee Tech 79-67 on Jan 12, as Tech shot 50.8% from floor. JSU lost four of last five road games by 13,8,3,6 pts. Tech lost three of last five games but are 5-2 at home (3-4 at home)
Eastern Illinois lost four of last five games; they're 4-11 in OVC, with favorites covering four of last five home games. EIU lost at Austin Peay 62-56 Jan 7 (+12.5), as EIU had 17 turnovers, shot 38.9% from floor. Governors are 1-5 vs spread on road, with only road win 63-56 over 3-12 SEMO. Home underdogs are 10-11 vs spread in Ohio Valley games this season.
UT-Martin won last three games by 7,10,11 pts; they're 5-0-2 vs spread last seven games, but lost 85-82 at Tennessee State Jan 7 as Tigers made 12-22 treys in game where both sides shot over 52% from floor. Skyhawks are 5-3 at home in OVC, 4-2 as home fave, winning by 12,9,5,7,10 pts. State lost last two games, by 10 7 pts; they're 2-8 vs spread in their last ten games.
Weber State won last three games by 5,5,11 pts; they covered 4 in row, but lost 73-66 at home to Sacramento State January 14, as Hornets were +13 in turnovers (9-22) and Weber made only
2-10 3-pointers. Wildcats are 0-4 on Big Sky road (2-2 vs spread) losing by 16,6,14,9 pts. Hornets lost four of last five games- they are 2-2 at home in league, winning by 16,17 points.
(68-65), Northwestern (68-51), Michigan St (72-67), Wisconsin (85-76). Last year, Buckeyes waxed Michigan 72-46 in Columbus Ohio State is 2-2 in Big 11, 1-1 as road dog, losing at Indiana by a hoop, Iowa (67-62), and winning at Purdue, Penn State.
NC-Wilmington won at Delaware 71-58 Jan 5, making 20-25 from line (Hens were 8-11). Seahawks are 10-3 in CAA, losing in last game at George Mason; they're 3-3 as home favorite, winning at home by 20,7,32,6,2,7 pts. Delaware lost last three games by 5,15 and 10 pts; they're 1-6 on CAA road, but are 4-1 as underdog on road, losing by 14,14,2,11, and 10 points.
Georgia State lost 69-53 at Hofstra Jan 7 (+15), as Hofstra had a +13 turnover margin (9-22) and was 16-24 from line (GSU was 6-13). Panthers are 1-5 in last six games, 2-4 as road dog, losing on road by 13,26,16,16,4,17 pts. Hofstra won last four games; they are 3-3 on CAA road, winning three of last four, winning by 8,1 and 15 pts. Pride is 5-2-1 as CAA favorite, 1-1 on the road.
Old Dominion won 65-56 at William & Mary Jan 21, making 22 of 37 from foul line (W&M was 11-17). Monarchs are 6-1 at home in CAA, but 0-7 as home fave, winning by 1,5,6,3,7,18 pts- they are 1-5-1 vs spread last seven games overall. Tribe won two of last three games, after 0-9 start; they're 2-7 as CAA dog, 2-3 on road, losing by 31,7,9,9,23 and 15 points.
Georgia Tech lost last seven games since 2-0 start in ACC; they are 3-1 as road dog, losing by 9 (at NC State), 15 (Wake Forest), 2 (BC), 1 (Va Tech) pts. Last year, Tech beat Florida St twice, by 64-61 at home, 76-75 here (-4.5). Seminoles are 2-2 as home fave in ACC, beating Va Tech (74-68), Clemson (69-59) and losing to North Carolina (81-80), Miami (84-78, ot); none of their four wins in ACC play are by more than 10 points.
Favorite is 4-0 vs spread in Fordham's A-14 road games; Rams won 90-81 at Duquesne for first road win in league, but they've covered three of four as A-14 favorite. Fordham beat Bonnies 79-72 in double OT back on Jan 21, with St Bona shooting just 7-19 from line, 3-15 from arc, with 20 turnovers. Bonnies are 0-9 in A-14, losing last two games by 16 and 31 points.
Ohio lost 64-59 at Northern Illinois Jan 17, as both teams shot less than 32% and combined to take 69 FT's. NIU won last four games, with three wins by six or less points; they're 4-1 on road, with all four wins by six or less pts (1-1 as road dog). Ohio lost three of last four games, failed to cover last three as home fave, losing their last two home games, to Miami and Kent.
Northeastern is 9-1-1 vs spread last 11 games; they won four of last five; they're 2-3 on CAA road, 1-1-1 as road dog- they beat Drexel 63-60 at home Jan 14, making 15-22 from line (Drexel was 4-7). Dragons lost last four games, all by seven or less pts; they are 4-3 at home in CAA(1-4 in last five tries as home fave). CAA home favorites are 23-29 vs spread this season.
James Madison got first win in 13 CAA games last time out, as Dukes upset Delaware at home; they lost to Towson 99-84 Jan 7 at home, as Tigers shot 63% from floor, made 24-30 from the line. JMU is 2-5 as road dog, with their last six road losses all by 15+ pts. Towson ended four-game skid in last game; they're 6-7 in CAA, with last three wins all by four or less points.
VCU lost 73-60 at George Mason Jan 5, even though Rams made 11-25 treys, because Mason shot 59.1% from floor, and had 16-7 scoring edge from foul line. Rams are 6-0 at home in CAA (1-5 as home favorite); they're 5-1 in last six overall. Mason is best team in CAA at 11-2; their losses are at ODU (54-53), UNCW (69-63). Patriots allowed just 53.8 ppg in their last four games.
UL-Lafayette is 3-2 last five games, after 0-5 Sun Belt start; they lost 61-51 at home to South Alabama Jan 12, shooting 36.7% on FGs, 4-24 from arc. Cajuns are 0-5 on Sun Belt road (0-3 as road dog), losing by 7,12,5,13,14 pts. Road team is 6-2-1 vs spread in USA's league games, with Jaguars 1-2-1 as home fave, winning by 4,12,9 pts, and losing to Western Kentucky (74-73).
North Texas lost last three games, by 22,1,19 pts, allowing 80.3 ppg; they're 4-2 at home in Sun Belt (3-3 as home fave) winning by 7,9,2,7 pts. Last year, Middle Tennessee whacked UNT 79-64 at home. MTSU won last three games by 21,14,2 pts; they're 4-4 in Sun Belt, 1-3 on road, winning last road game by hoop at FIU. Sun Belt home favorites are 24-17 vs spread this season.
Troy lost 79-75 at New Orleans Jan 12, as UNO was 14-29 from foul line, Troy 4-6; Privateers shot 52.8% from floor in that game UNO covered three of last four as road dog; their away losses are by 19,7,21,15 pts. Trojans are just 3-6 in Sun Belt but are at home for just fourth time; they're 2-1 at home in Sun Belt, with wins by 76-49 (Western Kentucky), Middle Tennessee (70-57).
Ark-Little Rock won 55-53 at Florida International Jan 5, as the Trojans won despite shooting 30% from floor. UALR is 5-4, but just 2-2 at home, in Sun Belt games, with no league wins by 11+ points. UALR is 2-1 as home favorite. FIU is 2-6 in Sun Belt, but 2-1 as road dog, losing by 9,25 pts; they're 4-1-1 vs spread their last six games. Sun Belt home favorites are 24-17 vs spread.
UCLA won last five games, eight of last nine; they're 4-0 on the Pac-10 road, winning by 6,1,7,9 pts; they beat Washington State 63-61 at Pauley Jan 12, as Coogs missed wide-open layup in last 0:05 of game that would have forced OT; Bruins led by 14 at the half. Coogs ended six-game skid when they beat rival Huskies in last game, sweeping Washington; they're 2-3 at home.
Oregon lost last five games, is 3-7 in Pac-10, 2-2 as underdog on road, with losses y 11,2,19 pts, and win at Wazoo, 52-50, that is their last one (Jan 19). Ducks upset Arizona 73-68 in Eugene on Jan 14; they shot 55%, made 9-16 treys. Arizona got swept last week in LA; they're just 6-5 in Pac-10, 0-4 as home favorite, with wins by 11,9(ot),5 pts. This is not the usual Arizona team.
Road team is 8-3 vs spread in Youngstown games, as Penguins are 4-1 as road dog, losing away games by 1,5,14 pts; all seven YSU losses are by 14 or less pts- they lost 78-70 at home in first meeting vs Milwaukee Jan 26, as Panthers shot 54%, made 10-20 treys, had just 8 turnovers. Milwaukee lost last two games, both on road, after 9-1 start; they're just 1-4 as home favorite this year
West Virginia is 8-0 in Big East, 3-0 on road, with win as a 13-pt dog at Villanova; last year, they beat Pitt twice last year, 83-78 in OT at home, then 70-66 here, as 9-pt dog. Mountaineers are 1-0 as Big East dog in '06. Panthers lost last two games, are 6-3, but 4-0 at home, winning by 3,8,13,6 pts (1-3 as home fave). Home favorites are just 17-29 vs spread this season.
Georgetown came to NYC, beat St John's 79-65 Jan 8, as Hoyas hit 12-21 treys, in game where both sides shot over 58% on its FG tries. Hoyas won last five league games; they're 1-3 as Big East home favorite. St John's lost last four games, scoring 61.3 ppg; they're 0-4 as Big East road dog, losing away games by 8,16,20 and 8 points.
Oregon State lost last four games; they'll be without top two PG here, as frosh Casey will take over (#1 guy is hurt, #2 guy told to stay home for weekend). Beavers lost at home to Arizona St, 65-63 in OT Jan 14, as Sun Devils got first Pac-10 win. ASU has 0-5 home record in Pac-10; they lost only other time they were a favorite. Pac-10 home favorites are 13-24 against the spread.
USC is 4-1 as Pac-10 road dog, 6-5 SU overall; their only loss by more than nine pts was 66-45 disaster at UCLA. Trojans lost at home to Washington, 86-77 Jan 12, as Huskies shot 50.8% from floor, using 45-19 edge on boards to offset 28 turnovers- UDub lost three games in row, all on road; they're 2-3 as Pac-10 away favorite, winning at home by 24,4,19 pts in five home games.
Nevada went to New Mexico St Saturday, won 90-81, they shot 56.4% from floor. Aggies had covered six in row before the loss, are 4-1 vs spread on road, losing 73-63 at Boise, 75-72 at Fresno, and 4-2 as WAC dog. Nevada won last four games, covered last three; they're 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 22,14,18 points. WAC home favorites are 13-10 against spread this season.
Western Kentucky is 7-1 in Sun Belt, 2-1 on road (wins by 1 and 5 pts); they won four games in row since 76-49 loss at Troy, for their only Sun Belt loss. Denver is 5-0 at home, 0-5 on road; foes are shooting under 20% from arc in Denver, as Pioneers won all five home games by 19,12,25,4,8 pts. Home team is 10-0 against spread in their Sun Belt games.
Idaho got first-ever WAC win Monday, upsetting Fresno, they are 0-3-1 as road dog, 26,25,35,20 pts, and lost 57-53 at home vs San Jose Jan 21, shooting 2-20 from arc. Both teams shot 36% or less in game. Win over Idaho was only win in eight WAC games for San Jose (0-5 at home, three losses by seven or less points). WAC home underdogs are 9-8 vs spread this season.
Pacific won last five games, allowing 60.2 ppg; they won 83-74 vs Fullerton at home Jan 9; Tigers were 20-23 from line, Fullerton 2-4. Titans lost despite making 12-26 treys; they're 3-6 in league, with last two games both going OT. Fullerton lost last four Big West games. Pacific is 3-1 on Big West road, winning by 6,2,12. Big West home underdogs are 9-15 against the spread.
Long Beach is 7-2 vs spread in Big West, 1-2 SU at home; they won 79-66 at Cal Poly Jan 9, in game Mustangs led 36-27 at half. Cal Poly shot 37.7%, had 24 turnovers in game. 49ers are 3-1 as Big West favorite. Cal Poly is 6-1 vs spread in league, with loss to 49ers the lone setback. Poly starting stretch where they play five of last seven on road; they won first two road games.
Cal lost 75-61 at Stanford Jan 13, with Cardinal 6-11 on treys, Cal missing 13 of 24 foul shots. Since then, Cal won four in row, five of six games; three of their last four wins are by hoop each, but Stanford is also hot, winning five in row, covering seven in row; they allowed 61.3 ppg in winning last three road games. Pac-10 home favorites are just 13-24 against spread this season.
Riverside lost 76-62 at Northridge Jan 9, holding UCR to 33.3% from field, and forcing 22 turnovers. Since then, Northridge lost five of six league games; they're 1-3 on Big West road, losing at Irvine (76-62), Long Beach (84-73) and Cal Poly (73-54). UCR lost five of last six games, winning last game in OT at Fullerton, as a 14-pt dog. Highlanders lost their last three home games.
Irvine went to Thunderdome, won 70-66 Jan 9 as 4.5pt dog- they made 11-26 treys, had just four turnovers, as UCSB shot 52.8% from floor, but lost. Gauchos are 0-7 vs spread in league games, 0-2 as dog- their road losses are by 3,14,12 pts. Anteaters are 9-1 in league, 8-1 vs spread in last nine games; they're 6-1 on road in Big West, losing only at Pacific, 64-52.
Eastern Kentucky lost three games in row by 7,20,12 pts; they're 4-2 at home in OVC, losing last two to Samford, Morehead State. Colonels lost 80-51 at Murray State Dec 8, as Racers shot 62% from floor, and EKU was 2-17 on treys. Racers are 13-2 in OVC, winning last six games- they're 2-9 vs spread last eleven games. Murray State is just 1-5 as road fave, winning by 19,6,7,1 (ot).
SE Missouri is 3-12 in OVC, losing last eight games (4-4 vs pts); they're 4-4 as road dog, 1-7SU, with only road win 72-60 at EIU. Red Hawks lost 60-55 at home to Morehead Jan 26, as SEMO hit only 8-31 treys and shot 35.6% from floor. Morehead split last four games after 0-10 start in OVC; they're 7-2 vs spread in their last nine games, but are favored for first time in OVC.
Northern Arizona is 8-1 in Big Sky, with last six wins all by six or less pts; they're 4-1 as home favorite, winning by 10,9,3,6,6 pts. NAU won 85-81 at Idaho State Jan 14, making 23-24 from charity stripe. Bengals are 2-7 in league, 2-3 since Oliver announced he is leaving; they're 2-3 as road dog, losing by 4,12,16,5 pts. Home favorites are 15-15 vs spread in Big Sky play this season.
Jacksonville State is 8-7 in OVC, but they're 7-0-1 vs spread their last eight games, covering seven of their eight OVC road games (5-1 as road dog). Gamecocks lost at home to Tennessee Tech 79-67 on Jan 12, as Tech shot 50.8% from floor. JSU lost four of last five road games by 13,8,3,6 pts. Tech lost three of last five games but are 5-2 at home (3-4 at home)
Eastern Illinois lost four of last five games; they're 4-11 in OVC, with favorites covering four of last five home games. EIU lost at Austin Peay 62-56 Jan 7 (+12.5), as EIU had 17 turnovers, shot 38.9% from floor. Governors are 1-5 vs spread on road, with only road win 63-56 over 3-12 SEMO. Home underdogs are 10-11 vs spread in Ohio Valley games this season.
UT-Martin won last three games by 7,10,11 pts; they're 5-0-2 vs spread last seven games, but lost 85-82 at Tennessee State Jan 7 as Tigers made 12-22 treys in game where both sides shot over 52% from floor. Skyhawks are 5-3 at home in OVC, 4-2 as home fave, winning by 12,9,5,7,10 pts. State lost last two games, by 10 7 pts; they're 2-8 vs spread in their last ten games.
Weber State won last three games by 5,5,11 pts; they covered 4 in row, but lost 73-66 at home to Sacramento State January 14, as Hornets were +13 in turnovers (9-22) and Weber made only
2-10 3-pointers. Wildcats are 0-4 on Big Sky road (2-2 vs spread) losing by 16,6,14,9 pts. Hornets lost four of last five games- they are 2-2 at home in league, winning by 16,17 points.
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