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Xavier's 63-51 win at Richmond Wednesday was their first cover in last six A-14 games; they're 1-3 as home favorite (2-2 SU), winning by 28,5 pts, losing to Saint Louis, GW. Last year, home sides won both regular season meetings, then Xavier won 83-70 in A-14 tourney. Explorers are better this year, winning last four games, allowing just 55.4 ppg. LaSalle is 3-2 SU on A-14 road, losing by 16,12 pts.
Louisville lost six of last eight games, is 1-4 vs spread in Big East home games, so old foe from C-USA will be welcome sight. South Florida lost here 65-57 last year, as 25-pt dog; they're 0-9 in Big East, 4-0 as road underdog, losing by 6 (Syracuse), 3 (Georgetown), 5 (Seton Hall), 13 (Cincinnati) pts. Only one of nine USF losses is by more than 14 pts.
Indiana lost 73-60 at Iowa Jan 24, as Hawkeyes were 23-30 from line (51.1% from floor), Indiana 3-8 (36.7% from floor); only 13-31 shooting from arc kept Indiana that close in game that started them on current 1-4 skid that coincided with White's foot injury. Davis is 5-0 at home in Big 11; this might be last stand for his job. Iowa is 7-2 last nine games but was upset at Northwestern in last game, 51-48. Home side is 8-2 vs spread in their games.
Michigan is banged up, traveling on short rest after Thursday home loss to Ohio State, second game in row Wolverines gave up up 94 points; they're 2-3 on Big 11 road, beating Minnesota, Penn State; they beat Purdue 68-65 Jan 7, as 17-pt home dog, despite shooting 37.5%. Michigan was 19-26 from line, Purdue 9-10. Boilers lost six of last seven games, are 2-2 as home dog, with home losses by 16,2,9 pts.
Maryland lost 76-52 at Duke Jan 11, as Terps trailed 45-22 at half, shot 30.2% for game and turned ball over 29 times. Terps are 2-2 since losing McCray, scoring 86,76 in wins, 62,58 in losses- they're 2-1 as road dog; three of their four ACC losses are by 14+ pts. Duke is off three straight tense wins, vs BC, Fla. State and UNC: they're 10-0 in ACC, 3-1-1 as road favorite, winning by 18,10,13,2 pts.
LSU escaped home dogfight with Arkansas Wednesday (78-77); they're 8-1 in SEC, with road wins by 5 (Arkansas), 14 (Miss St), 6 (Ole Miss) pts, and 67-62 loss at Bama. Florida is off home loss to South Carolina; they're 3-3 in last six games, 2-3 as home fave, with wins by 15 (Mississippi St), 12 (Auburn), 23 (Vandy), 15 (Kentucky) pts. Last year, Gators lost 77-73 at LSU (+2).
Arizona lost 75-65 at Oregon State Jan 12; they're only Pac-10 visitor to lose in Corvallis this year, after being only one to win there last year; Wildcats are 1-10 vs spread in last 11 games, 0-5 as home fave, with wins in Tucson by 11,9,5,2 pts (and loss to UCLA). Beavers shot 61.4%, raced to 13-0 lead in first meeting; they're 1-6 since then, losing last six games (1-5 vs spread). OSU is 3-2 as a road dog.
Creighton lost 62-48 at Carbondale Jan 24, shooting 32.7% from floor, turning ball over 18 times. Salukis split last eight games after 6-0 start in Valley; they lost three of last four as road dog, with road losses 71-65 (at UNI, 2ot), 71-63 (Missouri St), 71-63 (Wichita, 2ot). Salukis haven't scored more than 67 pts in any league game. Bluejays won four in row, by 2,8,5,4 pts; they're game ahead of Salukis at 11-3 in Valley.
Central Michigan upset Buffalo 71-61 as 16-pt road dog Jan 21, as Bulls shot just 39% from floor. Buffalo lost its last four in row and is 1-5 on MAC road, with only win 76-73 at Bowling Green; they're 0-4 in MAC if they score less than 70 pts. Chippewas are 1-11 in MAC, losing last five games (0-4-1 vs spread); they are 2-3-1 vs spread as a home underdog.
Rice won in OT at Marshall Wednesday, now is at Tulsa, squad they beat twice last year, 71-64 in OT here (+1), 82-70 at Autry
(-10.5). Owls are 4-4 in C-USA, 3-1 on road, losing only 80-69 in OT at SMU (all four decided by six or less pts). Tulsa lost four of last five games; favorites are 3-0-1 vs spread in their games at home, eith Hurriocane losing last two home games.
George Washington is 9-0 in A-14, , 4-0 on road, winning by 12 (Temple), 14 (UNCC), 16 (Duquesne), 4 (Xavier) pts; they're 6-2 as A-14 favorite, 2-1 on road; they beat St Joe's 82-70 at home Jan 14, shooting 60.4% from floor. St Joe's led Villanova 34-22 at half Tuesday, and lost by 13, so they're not play 40 good minutes. Hawks won three of last four league games after 1-4 start; they're 2-2 at home, losing by 4 (Xavier), 7 (UNCC) pts
Duquesne is 1-9 in A-14, 2-3 as road dog, losing road games 84-61 (LaSalle), 90-63 (Fordham), 85-63 (Dayton), 79-69 (URI) while winning at St Bonaventure. Last year, Dukes lost 68-62 at home to Temple (+10). Owls led 38-27 at half in Charlotte Wednesday, but lost 66-59, their second loss in row (5-5 overall in A-14). Owls are 3-1 as A-14 fave, winning last three home games, 68-52/81-79/76-47.
NC-Wilmington won six of last seven games; they're 6-1 against spread on CAA road (4-3 SU) winning by 9,13,6,37 pts; they are 6-3 as CAA favorite, 2-0 on road. Georgia State lost six of its last seven games; they're 2-4 as home dog in their first year in CAA, losing home games 81-51/77-62/68-54/79-68(ot)/76-70. Nine of 11 Georgia State league losses are by 10+ points.
Villanova guard Nardi has been very ill all week, may not go to Chicago for this; Wildcats had +25 second half in 71-58 win vs St Joe's Tuesday, after struggling with Marquette game before. Villanova's road wins are by 9,6,3,2 pts. DePaul lost seven of last eight games, is 2-8 in Big East, losing last four home games by 10(ot),3,1,20 pts. Visitor is 7-3 vs spread in Demons' Big East games.
Michigan State won three in row (by 9,11,25 pts) and six of last seven after 0-2 start in Big 11; they're 2-3 on Big 11 road, with wins 62-59 (2ot) at Ohio St, 77-66 at Northwestern. Minnesota is 2-7 in Big 11, winning two of last three; they're 1-3 at home, with losses by 13,2,16 pts. Last year, Spartans beat Gophers twice, 69-55 here (-5.5), 81-62 at home (-13).
San Diego State won 72-67 at Utah Jan 11, making 8-16 3's, and 50% from floor; Aztecs won last eight games, are 4-1 as favorite at home, winning by 8,16,27,6,10 points. Utes won three of four after 1-5 start in MWC; they're 2-3 as road dog, losing games by 72-60 (BYU), 84-78 (Colo St), 66-44 (Air Force), 64-53 (N Mexico) Mountain West home favorites are 20-14 against the spread.
Ole Miss won 71-61 at Tuscaloosa as 12-pt dog Jan 7, as Rebels trailed 30-23 at half, but held Bama 38.2% from field, 3-15 on 3's. Bama won six of last eight games, but lost last two on road, by 9 at Georgia, 11 at LSU. Ole Miss lost six in row since 3-0 start in SEC; Wednesday's loss at Auburn is bad loss. Rebels lost two in row at home, 79-73 vs LSU, 69-58 vs Florida.
Vanderbilt lost four in row, six of seven games since 57-52 win at Rupp Arena that ended 30+ years of futility in Lexington. Vandy is 2-2 at home, with losses by combined total of three pts; they are 1-4 in SEC games decided by seven or less pts. Kentucky is 5-4 in SEC after losing last two games, but they're 3-1 on road in SEC, losing only at Florida (95-80). SEC home favorites are 19-20
Eddie Sutton was in hospital Friday night after car accident; not sure if he'll get to this game. Oklahoma State lost five of last six games, but they survived Texas A&M 79-77 at home Jan 11, as OSU shot 56% from floor, made 7-12 treys. Cowboys are 2-3 on Big 12 road, 1-2 as road dog, losing away games by 8,34,2 points Aggies are 2-3 as Big 12 home fave, winning by 8,2,3 points.
Wake Forest steps out of ACC with 1-9 record; they lost last six games, but are 11-2 outside of ACC, they beat A-14's Richmond 47-40 Dec 22. Charlotte was down 38-27 at half to Temple in last game, but rallied for 66-59 win, their third win in row. 49ers 7-3 in A-14; in reality, this is bigger game for them, since ACC foes are few and far between, but Wake also desperate for a win.
Georgia lost 89-76 in Knoxville Jan 11, as Dawgs turned ball over 22 times and Vols shot 50.8% from floor. Georgia won last two in row, including 74-73 win at Vandy, to get to 4-5 in SEC, winning its last two home games, vs Ole Miss, Alabama. Tennessee on a high after win at Rupp Tuesday, their third win in four games on SEC road. Volunteers are 5-0 as SEC favorite this season.
Saint Louis won last three games, are 6-3 in first year in A-14; on road, they're 2-2, losing 69-64 in OT at GW, 65-54 at Richmond. Billikens allowed 52.4 ppg in last five games. Dayton lost its last two games, is 3-7 in A-14, but they won last three home games, vs Duquesne, St Bonaventure, St Joe's. A-14 home favorites are 20-16 vs spread this season.
Texas Tech is 0-4 on Big 12 road, losing 63-55 at A&M, 80-46 at Texas, 60-48 at Oklahoma, 86-52 at Kansas; home team is 7-1-1 vs spread in their league games, with Tech 0-4 as road dog. Last year, Tech beat Colorado 97-90 at home, as 16-pt home favorite. Buffs are 5-4 in Big 12, winning last three home games, 81-48 vs Baylor, 81-59 vs Nebraska, 79-75 vs Kansas State.
Kansas went to Ames, beat Iowa State 95-85 Jan 28, making 58% of their shots, 30-38 from line, surviving 21 turnovers. Jayhawks won last six games (5-1 vs spread); they won last three games at home by 42,1,34 pts. Iowa State split their four road games with both losses by three pts; they're 2-1-1 as road dog. Kansas has allowed just 52.7 ppg in their last three games.
Oklahoma won, covered six of last seven games, with only loss by point at Kansas, when Sooners blew 16-pt lead; they hammered Baylor 82-52 in Waco Jan 25, as Bears shot 29.2% and forced only nine turnovers. OU won last three home games by 12,10,8 pts. Bayor crushed Mizzou in last game for second win in three games after 0-6 start; they're 1-3 as road dog, losing by 18 (Tech), 33 (Colorado), 2 (A&M), 15 (Nebraska) pts.
Nebraska had three-game win streak ended by Kansas this week Huskers are 2-2 on Big 12 road, losing 96-54 at Kansas, 81-59 at Colorado; all four of their Big 12 losses are by 13+ pts. Last year Nebraska lost 63-53 at home to Texas (+3). Longhorns are 8-1 in Big 12, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 25,34,34,13 pts at home. Texas is 6-3 as Big 12 favorite this season.
Wisconsin lost five of last seven games after 4-0 start in Big 11; they hammered Penn State 72-43 on Jan 25, leading 40-18 at half holding Penn St to 33% from floor. Badgers lost last three road games, at Ohio St, Michigan, Purdue; home team is 8-2 against spread in their Big 11 games. Penn State is 1-4 at home in Big 11, with losses by 4,11,6,11 points.
Indiana State lost 66-62 at Wichita Dec 28 (+8.5), as Indiana St shot 36.8% from floor in game that was tied at half. Shockers are 10-4 in Valley, 2-2 in last four games, 4-3 on road, with road wins by 9,10,7,6 pts- they lost last two on road. Sycamores won two of last three, after 11-game skid; they're 1-4 as home dog, losing at home by 6,16,9(ot),22 pts- they beat Bradley last home game.
UCLA won last six games (5-1 vs spread); their last loss was a 69-65 home loss to Washington Jan 14, as Huskies trailed 40-28 at half. UCLA shot 51% for game, but lost- they held Wazoo to 30 pts in win Thursday. Washington ended three-game skid by beating USC Thursday; they're 3-3 as home fave, winning home games by 24,4,19,14 pts, and losing at home vs Arizona, Wazoo.
Memphis continues to skate thru C-USA unbeaten, but just 2-5 vs spread, winning road games by 77-67 (ECU), 85-68 (So Miss), 84-61 (Tulsa), 84-79 (Rice)- they've been off for week since win at Rice. Marshall lost five of last seven league games, but they did beat West Virginia, so they're capable. Herd is 1-3 at home in C-USA, losing 76-64 (UAB), 53-51 (UTEP), 78-75 (ot) (Rice).
Delaware lost 55-44 at Drexel Jan 21, as neither team shot better than 34%; Dragons led 20-12 at half. Delaware lost last four in a row, by 5,15,10,16 pts; they're 2-12 in CAA, 2-4 at home, 2-2 as a home dog, losing by 13,4,4,5,15 pts. Drexel ended 4-game skid in rout of Northeastern Wednesday; they lost last five road games with their only CAA road win 57-46 at William & Mary.
Eastern Kentucky went to SE Missouri, lost 68-62 on Jan 2, with Red Hawks +20 on boards, outscoring EKU 16-7 from foul line. Both teams are dying, with SEMO losing eight games in row (1-4 vs spread last five); they're 1-8 on OVC road, with six of eight Ls by 10+ pts. Colonels lost last four games; they're 2-5 vs spread in OVC home games, and 3-6 as favorite in OVC games.
St Peter's outscored Loyola 19-9 from line in 76-74 win on Jan 28 Loyola lost its last six games, falling behind 17-0/20-2 in last two games; they're 5-9 in MAAC, 3-4 at home, 2-3 as fave. St Peter's is 8-6 in MAAC, winning four of last five games; they're 4-2 on MAAC road, with all four wins by five or less pts. Clark shot a hideous 9-31 in their last game, a 81-74 home loss vs Manhattan.
Manhattan won four of last five games, with three of wins away from home (by 5,5,7 pts); they beat Canisius 78-71 at home back on Jan 20, in game Griffs led 36-30 at half. Canisius lost nine of last 10 games atfer 3-1 MAAC start; they lost four of last five at home, are 2-5 at home, with four of five losses by 9+ pts. Home dogs in MAAC games are 2-7 against the spread this season.
Niagara won three of last four games, covered four of last five; they're 4-3 at home in MAAC, 4-1 in last five, with only loss by hoop vs Iona (71-69). Last year, home team won both series tilts with Niagara winning here, 79-68, losing 88-87 at Marist. Foxes are 9-1 in last 10 games since 0-4 start in league; they won four in row on road, by 8,23,8 and 6 points.
Fairfield lost 89-77 at Iona Jan 17, as Stags shot 39.4%, were -16 on boards and 5-19 from arc. Stags are 6-8 in MAAC, 3-3 home; visitor is 10-4 vs spread in their MAAC games. Only once in six home games did Stags lose by more than 5 pts. Iona split last four games after 9-1 start; they're 6-0 at home in MAAC; they've won road games by 3,8,15,7,2,16 points.
Appalachian State lost 65-59 at Elon Jan 7, as ASU was 4-11 on foul line, 5-21 from arc- they lost last three games by 11,1,12 pts and are 2-3 as home favorite in Southern Conference. Elon is 8-2 winning last two games by 11,7 pts. Elon last two road games, at Davidson (79-60), Georgia Southern (63-45). Home favorites in Southern Conference games are 26-17 against the spread.
Louisville lost six of last eight games, is 1-4 vs spread in Big East home games, so old foe from C-USA will be welcome sight. South Florida lost here 65-57 last year, as 25-pt dog; they're 0-9 in Big East, 4-0 as road underdog, losing by 6 (Syracuse), 3 (Georgetown), 5 (Seton Hall), 13 (Cincinnati) pts. Only one of nine USF losses is by more than 14 pts.
Indiana lost 73-60 at Iowa Jan 24, as Hawkeyes were 23-30 from line (51.1% from floor), Indiana 3-8 (36.7% from floor); only 13-31 shooting from arc kept Indiana that close in game that started them on current 1-4 skid that coincided with White's foot injury. Davis is 5-0 at home in Big 11; this might be last stand for his job. Iowa is 7-2 last nine games but was upset at Northwestern in last game, 51-48. Home side is 8-2 vs spread in their games.
Michigan is banged up, traveling on short rest after Thursday home loss to Ohio State, second game in row Wolverines gave up up 94 points; they're 2-3 on Big 11 road, beating Minnesota, Penn State; they beat Purdue 68-65 Jan 7, as 17-pt home dog, despite shooting 37.5%. Michigan was 19-26 from line, Purdue 9-10. Boilers lost six of last seven games, are 2-2 as home dog, with home losses by 16,2,9 pts.
Maryland lost 76-52 at Duke Jan 11, as Terps trailed 45-22 at half, shot 30.2% for game and turned ball over 29 times. Terps are 2-2 since losing McCray, scoring 86,76 in wins, 62,58 in losses- they're 2-1 as road dog; three of their four ACC losses are by 14+ pts. Duke is off three straight tense wins, vs BC, Fla. State and UNC: they're 10-0 in ACC, 3-1-1 as road favorite, winning by 18,10,13,2 pts.
LSU escaped home dogfight with Arkansas Wednesday (78-77); they're 8-1 in SEC, with road wins by 5 (Arkansas), 14 (Miss St), 6 (Ole Miss) pts, and 67-62 loss at Bama. Florida is off home loss to South Carolina; they're 3-3 in last six games, 2-3 as home fave, with wins by 15 (Mississippi St), 12 (Auburn), 23 (Vandy), 15 (Kentucky) pts. Last year, Gators lost 77-73 at LSU (+2).
Arizona lost 75-65 at Oregon State Jan 12; they're only Pac-10 visitor to lose in Corvallis this year, after being only one to win there last year; Wildcats are 1-10 vs spread in last 11 games, 0-5 as home fave, with wins in Tucson by 11,9,5,2 pts (and loss to UCLA). Beavers shot 61.4%, raced to 13-0 lead in first meeting; they're 1-6 since then, losing last six games (1-5 vs spread). OSU is 3-2 as a road dog.
Creighton lost 62-48 at Carbondale Jan 24, shooting 32.7% from floor, turning ball over 18 times. Salukis split last eight games after 6-0 start in Valley; they lost three of last four as road dog, with road losses 71-65 (at UNI, 2ot), 71-63 (Missouri St), 71-63 (Wichita, 2ot). Salukis haven't scored more than 67 pts in any league game. Bluejays won four in row, by 2,8,5,4 pts; they're game ahead of Salukis at 11-3 in Valley.
Central Michigan upset Buffalo 71-61 as 16-pt road dog Jan 21, as Bulls shot just 39% from floor. Buffalo lost its last four in row and is 1-5 on MAC road, with only win 76-73 at Bowling Green; they're 0-4 in MAC if they score less than 70 pts. Chippewas are 1-11 in MAC, losing last five games (0-4-1 vs spread); they are 2-3-1 vs spread as a home underdog.
Rice won in OT at Marshall Wednesday, now is at Tulsa, squad they beat twice last year, 71-64 in OT here (+1), 82-70 at Autry
(-10.5). Owls are 4-4 in C-USA, 3-1 on road, losing only 80-69 in OT at SMU (all four decided by six or less pts). Tulsa lost four of last five games; favorites are 3-0-1 vs spread in their games at home, eith Hurriocane losing last two home games.
George Washington is 9-0 in A-14, , 4-0 on road, winning by 12 (Temple), 14 (UNCC), 16 (Duquesne), 4 (Xavier) pts; they're 6-2 as A-14 favorite, 2-1 on road; they beat St Joe's 82-70 at home Jan 14, shooting 60.4% from floor. St Joe's led Villanova 34-22 at half Tuesday, and lost by 13, so they're not play 40 good minutes. Hawks won three of last four league games after 1-4 start; they're 2-2 at home, losing by 4 (Xavier), 7 (UNCC) pts
Duquesne is 1-9 in A-14, 2-3 as road dog, losing road games 84-61 (LaSalle), 90-63 (Fordham), 85-63 (Dayton), 79-69 (URI) while winning at St Bonaventure. Last year, Dukes lost 68-62 at home to Temple (+10). Owls led 38-27 at half in Charlotte Wednesday, but lost 66-59, their second loss in row (5-5 overall in A-14). Owls are 3-1 as A-14 fave, winning last three home games, 68-52/81-79/76-47.
NC-Wilmington won six of last seven games; they're 6-1 against spread on CAA road (4-3 SU) winning by 9,13,6,37 pts; they are 6-3 as CAA favorite, 2-0 on road. Georgia State lost six of its last seven games; they're 2-4 as home dog in their first year in CAA, losing home games 81-51/77-62/68-54/79-68(ot)/76-70. Nine of 11 Georgia State league losses are by 10+ points.
Villanova guard Nardi has been very ill all week, may not go to Chicago for this; Wildcats had +25 second half in 71-58 win vs St Joe's Tuesday, after struggling with Marquette game before. Villanova's road wins are by 9,6,3,2 pts. DePaul lost seven of last eight games, is 2-8 in Big East, losing last four home games by 10(ot),3,1,20 pts. Visitor is 7-3 vs spread in Demons' Big East games.
Michigan State won three in row (by 9,11,25 pts) and six of last seven after 0-2 start in Big 11; they're 2-3 on Big 11 road, with wins 62-59 (2ot) at Ohio St, 77-66 at Northwestern. Minnesota is 2-7 in Big 11, winning two of last three; they're 1-3 at home, with losses by 13,2,16 pts. Last year, Spartans beat Gophers twice, 69-55 here (-5.5), 81-62 at home (-13).
San Diego State won 72-67 at Utah Jan 11, making 8-16 3's, and 50% from floor; Aztecs won last eight games, are 4-1 as favorite at home, winning by 8,16,27,6,10 points. Utes won three of four after 1-5 start in MWC; they're 2-3 as road dog, losing games by 72-60 (BYU), 84-78 (Colo St), 66-44 (Air Force), 64-53 (N Mexico) Mountain West home favorites are 20-14 against the spread.
Ole Miss won 71-61 at Tuscaloosa as 12-pt dog Jan 7, as Rebels trailed 30-23 at half, but held Bama 38.2% from field, 3-15 on 3's. Bama won six of last eight games, but lost last two on road, by 9 at Georgia, 11 at LSU. Ole Miss lost six in row since 3-0 start in SEC; Wednesday's loss at Auburn is bad loss. Rebels lost two in row at home, 79-73 vs LSU, 69-58 vs Florida.
Vanderbilt lost four in row, six of seven games since 57-52 win at Rupp Arena that ended 30+ years of futility in Lexington. Vandy is 2-2 at home, with losses by combined total of three pts; they are 1-4 in SEC games decided by seven or less pts. Kentucky is 5-4 in SEC after losing last two games, but they're 3-1 on road in SEC, losing only at Florida (95-80). SEC home favorites are 19-20
Eddie Sutton was in hospital Friday night after car accident; not sure if he'll get to this game. Oklahoma State lost five of last six games, but they survived Texas A&M 79-77 at home Jan 11, as OSU shot 56% from floor, made 7-12 treys. Cowboys are 2-3 on Big 12 road, 1-2 as road dog, losing away games by 8,34,2 points Aggies are 2-3 as Big 12 home fave, winning by 8,2,3 points.
Wake Forest steps out of ACC with 1-9 record; they lost last six games, but are 11-2 outside of ACC, they beat A-14's Richmond 47-40 Dec 22. Charlotte was down 38-27 at half to Temple in last game, but rallied for 66-59 win, their third win in row. 49ers 7-3 in A-14; in reality, this is bigger game for them, since ACC foes are few and far between, but Wake also desperate for a win.
Georgia lost 89-76 in Knoxville Jan 11, as Dawgs turned ball over 22 times and Vols shot 50.8% from floor. Georgia won last two in row, including 74-73 win at Vandy, to get to 4-5 in SEC, winning its last two home games, vs Ole Miss, Alabama. Tennessee on a high after win at Rupp Tuesday, their third win in four games on SEC road. Volunteers are 5-0 as SEC favorite this season.
Saint Louis won last three games, are 6-3 in first year in A-14; on road, they're 2-2, losing 69-64 in OT at GW, 65-54 at Richmond. Billikens allowed 52.4 ppg in last five games. Dayton lost its last two games, is 3-7 in A-14, but they won last three home games, vs Duquesne, St Bonaventure, St Joe's. A-14 home favorites are 20-16 vs spread this season.
Texas Tech is 0-4 on Big 12 road, losing 63-55 at A&M, 80-46 at Texas, 60-48 at Oklahoma, 86-52 at Kansas; home team is 7-1-1 vs spread in their league games, with Tech 0-4 as road dog. Last year, Tech beat Colorado 97-90 at home, as 16-pt home favorite. Buffs are 5-4 in Big 12, winning last three home games, 81-48 vs Baylor, 81-59 vs Nebraska, 79-75 vs Kansas State.
Kansas went to Ames, beat Iowa State 95-85 Jan 28, making 58% of their shots, 30-38 from line, surviving 21 turnovers. Jayhawks won last six games (5-1 vs spread); they won last three games at home by 42,1,34 pts. Iowa State split their four road games with both losses by three pts; they're 2-1-1 as road dog. Kansas has allowed just 52.7 ppg in their last three games.
Oklahoma won, covered six of last seven games, with only loss by point at Kansas, when Sooners blew 16-pt lead; they hammered Baylor 82-52 in Waco Jan 25, as Bears shot 29.2% and forced only nine turnovers. OU won last three home games by 12,10,8 pts. Bayor crushed Mizzou in last game for second win in three games after 0-6 start; they're 1-3 as road dog, losing by 18 (Tech), 33 (Colorado), 2 (A&M), 15 (Nebraska) pts.
Nebraska had three-game win streak ended by Kansas this week Huskers are 2-2 on Big 12 road, losing 96-54 at Kansas, 81-59 at Colorado; all four of their Big 12 losses are by 13+ pts. Last year Nebraska lost 63-53 at home to Texas (+3). Longhorns are 8-1 in Big 12, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 25,34,34,13 pts at home. Texas is 6-3 as Big 12 favorite this season.
Wisconsin lost five of last seven games after 4-0 start in Big 11; they hammered Penn State 72-43 on Jan 25, leading 40-18 at half holding Penn St to 33% from floor. Badgers lost last three road games, at Ohio St, Michigan, Purdue; home team is 8-2 against spread in their Big 11 games. Penn State is 1-4 at home in Big 11, with losses by 4,11,6,11 points.
Indiana State lost 66-62 at Wichita Dec 28 (+8.5), as Indiana St shot 36.8% from floor in game that was tied at half. Shockers are 10-4 in Valley, 2-2 in last four games, 4-3 on road, with road wins by 9,10,7,6 pts- they lost last two on road. Sycamores won two of last three, after 11-game skid; they're 1-4 as home dog, losing at home by 6,16,9(ot),22 pts- they beat Bradley last home game.
UCLA won last six games (5-1 vs spread); their last loss was a 69-65 home loss to Washington Jan 14, as Huskies trailed 40-28 at half. UCLA shot 51% for game, but lost- they held Wazoo to 30 pts in win Thursday. Washington ended three-game skid by beating USC Thursday; they're 3-3 as home fave, winning home games by 24,4,19,14 pts, and losing at home vs Arizona, Wazoo.
Memphis continues to skate thru C-USA unbeaten, but just 2-5 vs spread, winning road games by 77-67 (ECU), 85-68 (So Miss), 84-61 (Tulsa), 84-79 (Rice)- they've been off for week since win at Rice. Marshall lost five of last seven league games, but they did beat West Virginia, so they're capable. Herd is 1-3 at home in C-USA, losing 76-64 (UAB), 53-51 (UTEP), 78-75 (ot) (Rice).
Delaware lost 55-44 at Drexel Jan 21, as neither team shot better than 34%; Dragons led 20-12 at half. Delaware lost last four in a row, by 5,15,10,16 pts; they're 2-12 in CAA, 2-4 at home, 2-2 as a home dog, losing by 13,4,4,5,15 pts. Drexel ended 4-game skid in rout of Northeastern Wednesday; they lost last five road games with their only CAA road win 57-46 at William & Mary.
Eastern Kentucky went to SE Missouri, lost 68-62 on Jan 2, with Red Hawks +20 on boards, outscoring EKU 16-7 from foul line. Both teams are dying, with SEMO losing eight games in row (1-4 vs spread last five); they're 1-8 on OVC road, with six of eight Ls by 10+ pts. Colonels lost last four games; they're 2-5 vs spread in OVC home games, and 3-6 as favorite in OVC games.
St Peter's outscored Loyola 19-9 from line in 76-74 win on Jan 28 Loyola lost its last six games, falling behind 17-0/20-2 in last two games; they're 5-9 in MAAC, 3-4 at home, 2-3 as fave. St Peter's is 8-6 in MAAC, winning four of last five games; they're 4-2 on MAAC road, with all four wins by five or less pts. Clark shot a hideous 9-31 in their last game, a 81-74 home loss vs Manhattan.
Manhattan won four of last five games, with three of wins away from home (by 5,5,7 pts); they beat Canisius 78-71 at home back on Jan 20, in game Griffs led 36-30 at half. Canisius lost nine of last 10 games atfer 3-1 MAAC start; they lost four of last five at home, are 2-5 at home, with four of five losses by 9+ pts. Home dogs in MAAC games are 2-7 against the spread this season.
Niagara won three of last four games, covered four of last five; they're 4-3 at home in MAAC, 4-1 in last five, with only loss by hoop vs Iona (71-69). Last year, home team won both series tilts with Niagara winning here, 79-68, losing 88-87 at Marist. Foxes are 9-1 in last 10 games since 0-4 start in league; they won four in row on road, by 8,23,8 and 6 points.
Fairfield lost 89-77 at Iona Jan 17, as Stags shot 39.4%, were -16 on boards and 5-19 from arc. Stags are 6-8 in MAAC, 3-3 home; visitor is 10-4 vs spread in their MAAC games. Only once in six home games did Stags lose by more than 5 pts. Iona split last four games after 9-1 start; they're 6-0 at home in MAAC; they've won road games by 3,8,15,7,2,16 points.
Appalachian State lost 65-59 at Elon Jan 7, as ASU was 4-11 on foul line, 5-21 from arc- they lost last three games by 11,1,12 pts and are 2-3 as home favorite in Southern Conference. Elon is 8-2 winning last two games by 11,7 pts. Elon last two road games, at Davidson (79-60), Georgia Southern (63-45). Home favorites in Southern Conference games are 26-17 against the spread.
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