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[CNOTES]

Top 25 Capsules
February 16, 2016


AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Eric Davis Jr. scored 15 points and sparked a flurry of first-half 3-pointers for No. 24 Texas as the Longhorns held off a late rally to beat No. 10 West Virginia 85-78 on Tuesday night.


Davis made four 3-pointers in the first half and Texas (17-9, 8-5 Big 12) had 10 in the game in capping a regular-season sweep of the Mountaineers. Texas broke a two-game losing streak.


Texas coach Shaka Smart had implored his team to show more emotion heading in a tough, late-season gauntlet against four ranked opponents in six games. Davis responded with arguably his best half of the season after scoring seven total points in the previous four games.


Isaiah Taylor led Texas with 23 points and seven assists.


Tarik Phillip scored 19 points for West Virginia (20-6, 9-4), which dropped one game behind No. 2 Kansas in the Big 12.


Jaysean Paige, the Mountaineers' leading scorer at 14.0 points per game, injured an ankle in the first half and never returned.


No. 25 BAYLOR 100, No. 13 IOWA ST. 91, OT


WACO, Texas (AP) - Johnathan Motley scored seven of his 27 points in overtime and Baylor ended a three-game home losing streak.


There were 14 ties and 14 lead changes in the game that began with both teams having identical records.


The final lead change came with 3:19 left in overtime when Lester Medford hit a 3-poitner from the left wing to put Baylor (19-7, 8-5 Big 12) up 87-84. After Deonte Burton missed badly on a 3-pointer, Taurean Prince had a bounce pass to Motley for an emphatic two-handed dunk.


Terry Maston had 15 points for Baylor, while Medford, Prince and Al Freeman all had 14. Motley, who scored 27 points in the teams' first meeting, had 10 rebounds.


The Cyclones (18-8, 7-6) had three 20-point scorers: Abdel Nader with 26, Georges Niang with 24 and Monte Morris with 20.


No. 17 PURDUE 71, NORTHWESTERN 61


WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - A.J. Hammons had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Johnny Hill added a season-high 15 points for Purdue.


The Boilermakers (21-6, 9-5 Big Ten) have not lost consecutive games this season.


Northwestern (17-10, 5-9) was led by Tre Demps with 16 points and Bryant McIntosh, who had 14 points and four assists. The Wildcats have lost seven of nine overall and five straight on the road.


Northwestern got as close as 39-35 in the second half, but Purdue got consecutive 3-pointers from Ryan Cline and Hill to spur a 10-2 run that made it 64-50 with 4:39 left. After that, Northwestern couldn't get closer than seven.


Purdue shot 38.3 percent from the field and was 4 of 13 from 3-point range. Northwestern shot 56 percent in the second half to improve its overall shooting percentage to 44.6 and was 6 of 27 from beyond the arc.

 

[CNOTES]

CBB ATS


CBB > (747) EVANSVILLE@ (748) DRAKE | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play AGAINST DRAKE against the spread in All games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 1 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (-11.1 units)

CBB > (747) EVANSVILLE@ (748) DRAKE | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play AGAINST DRAKE against the spread in All games revenging a road loss vs opponent
The record is 0 Wins and 8 Losses for the this season (-8.8 units)


CBB > (709) VILLANOVA@ (710) TEMPLE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play ON VILLANOVA against the spread in All games in February games
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)


CBB > (723) SAINT LOUIS@ (724) GEORGE MASON | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play AGAINST SAINT LOUIS against the spread in all games
The record is 12 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.4 units)


CBB > (723) SAINT LOUIS@ (724) GEORGE MASON | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play AGAINST SAINT LOUIS against the spread in All games in all lined games
The record is 12 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.4 units)

CBB > (729) N IOWA@ (730) LOYOLA-IL | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play ON N IOWA against the spread in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 15 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.7 units)


CBB > (759) BOISE ST@ (760) NEW MEXICO | 2016-02-17 22:00:00 - 2016-02-17 22:00:00
Play ON NEW MEXICO against the spread in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+7 units)


CBB > (713) GEORGE WASHINGTON@ (714) DUQUESNE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play ON GEORGE WASHINGTON against the spread in All games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games
The record is 14 Wins and 2 Losses for the since 1992 (+11.8 units)

CBB > (757) UC-IRVINE@ (758) CS-FULLERTON | 2016-02-17 22:00:00 - 2016-02-17 22:00:00
Play ON UC-IRVINE against the spread in Road games after a conference game
The record is 14 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.7 units)

CBB > (729) N IOWA@ (730) LOYOLA-IL | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play ON N IOWA against the spread in All games off a win against a conference rival
The record is 17 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.5 units)


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CBB MONEYLINE


CBB > (709) VILLANOVA@ (710) TEMPLE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play ON TEMPLE using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 10 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.3 units)

CBB > (713) GEORGE WASHINGTON@ (714) DUQUESNE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play AGAINST DUQUESNE using money line in All games in February games
The record is 35 Wins and 79 Losses for the since 1992 (-73.8 units)

CBB > (727) INDIANA ST@ (728) ILLINOIS ST | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play ON ILLINOIS ST using money line in Home games off a win against a conference rival
The record is 10 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.45 units)


CBB > (753) FRESNO ST@ (754) WYOMING | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play ON WYOMING using money line in All games revenging a road loss vs opponent
The record is 16 Wins and 5 Losses for the last three seasons (+17.95 units)


CBB > (757) UC-IRVINE@ (758) CS-FULLERTON | 2016-02-17 22:00:00 - 2016-02-17 22:00:00
Play AGAINST CS-FULLERTON using money line in All games against conference opponents
The record is 3 Wins and 21 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.5 units)

CBB > (767) W ILLINOIS@ (768) N DAKOTA ST | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play AGAINST W ILLINOIS using money line in All games after a conference game
The record is 4 Wins and 22 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.9 units)


CBB > (711) BOSTON COLLEGE@ (712) CLEMSON | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON COLLEGE using money line in All games in all games
The record is 15 Wins and 50 Losses for the last three seasons (-40.2 units)

CBB > (711) BOSTON COLLEGE@ (712) CLEMSON | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON COLLEGE using money line in All games in all lined games
The record is 15 Wins and 50 Losses for the last three seasons (-40.2 units)


CBB > (761) NEVADA@ (762) SAN JOSE ST | 2016-02-17 22:00:00 - 2016-02-17 22:00:00
Play ON NEVADA using money line in All games in a road game where the total is 140 to 144.5
The record is 5 Wins and 0 Losses for the last three seasons (+11.05 units)


CBB > (729) N IOWA@ (730) LOYOLA-IL | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play ON N IOWA using money line in All games off a win against a conference rival
The record is 18 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+14.55 units)


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CBB FIRST HALF


CBB > (705) SYRACUSE@ (706) LOUISVILLE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play ON SYRACUSE ?>in the first halfin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game
The record is 21 Wins and 4 Losses for the last three seasons (+16.6 units)


CBB > (707) PROVIDENCE@ (708) XAVIER | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play ON PROVIDENCE ?>in the first halfin All games when the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5
The record is 17 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.6 units)


CBB > (705) SYRACUSE@ (706) LOUISVILLE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play ON SYRACUSE ?>in the first halfin Road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+9.9 units)


CBB > (741) GEORGIA TECH@ (742) FLORIDA ST | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play ON GEORGIA TECH ?>in the first halfin All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 36 Wins and 13 Losses for the last three seasons (+21.7 units)


CBB > (759) BOISE ST@ (760) NEW MEXICO | 2016-02-17 22:00:00 - 2016-02-17 22:00:00
Play ON NEW MEXICO ?>in the first halfin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+7 units)


CBB > (749) ALABAMA@ (750) LSU | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play ON ALABAMA ?>in the first halfin All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 13 Wins and 3 Losses for the this season (+9.7 units)


CBB > (749) ALABAMA@ (750) LSU | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play AGAINST LSU ?>in the first halfin All games when the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5
The record is 2 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (-11.2 units)


CBB > (729) N IOWA@ (730) LOYOLA-IL | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play ON LOYOLA-IL ?>in the first halfin All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 36 Wins and 14 Losses for the last three seasons (+20.6 units)


CBB > (741) GEORGIA TECH@ (742) FLORIDA ST | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play ON GEORGIA TECH ?>in the first halfin All games against conference opponents
The record is 36 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.5 units)


CBB > (729) N IOWA@ (730) LOYOLA-IL | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play ON N IOWA ?>in the first halfin All games in February games
The record is 16 Wins and 4 Losses for the last three seasons (+11.6 units)


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CBB TOTALS


CBB > (713) GEORGE WASHINGTON@ (714) DUQUESNE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play OVER DUQUESNE on the totalin All games in February games
The record is 10 Overs and 0 Unders for the last two seasons (+10 units)


CBB > (737) VIRGINIA TECH@ (738) MIAMI | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play UNDER MIAMI on the totalin Home games off a win against a conference rival
The record is 0 Overs and 10 Unders for the last three seasons (+10 units)


CBB > (713) GEORGE WASHINGTON@ (714) DUQUESNE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play UNDER GEORGE WASHINGTON on the totalin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game
The record is 1 Overs and 13 Unders for the last three seasons (+11.9 units)


CBB > (767) W ILLINOIS@ (768) N DAKOTA ST | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play UNDER N DAKOTA ST on the totalin All games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 0 Overs and 9 Unders for the last two seasons (+9 units)


CBB > (747) EVANSVILLE@ (748) DRAKE | 2016-02-17 21:00:00 - 2016-02-17 21:00:00
Play OVER DRAKE on the totalin All games on Wednesday games
The record is 15 Overs and 2 Unders for the last three seasons (+12.8 units)


CBB > (713) GEORGE WASHINGTON@ (714) DUQUESNE | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play UNDER GEORGE WASHINGTON on the totalin All games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 2 Overs and 15 Unders for the last three seasons (+12.8 units)


CBB > (765) NEBRASKA-OMAHA@ (766) IUPUI | 2016-02-17 19:00:00 - 2016-02-17 19:00:00
Play UNDER IUPUI on the totalin Home games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 1 Overs and 12 Unders for the last three seasons (+10.9 units)


CBB > (767) W ILLINOIS@ (768) N DAKOTA ST | 2016-02-17 20:00:00 - 2016-02-17 20:00:00
Play UNDER N DAKOTA ST on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 0 Overs and 9 Unders for the last three seasons (+9 units)

 

[CNOTES]

Blue Devils visit UNC
February 17, 2016


DUKE BLUE DEVILS (19-6, 8-4 ACC) at NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS (21-4, 10-2 ACC)


Sportsbook.ag Line: UNC -6.5, Total: 162.5

No. 5 North Carolina looks to stop a three-game skid in its series against arch-rival Duke when the Tar Heels host the No. 20 Blue Devils on Wednesday night.


North Carolina (9-15-1 ATS; 4-8 ATS in-conference) hopes to have cleared the rough patch in their schedule after dropping consecutive road defeats at Louisville and at Notre Dame to start this month. The Tar Heels then squeaked by lowly Boston College in Chestnut Hill (68-65, UNC -20) which would take them to 1-6 ATS over a seven game stretch from Jan 16 – Feb 9.


Coach Roy Williams’ club, however, would look like themselves again in their most recent victory over Pittsburgh last Sunday (85-64, UNC -10), shooting 59% FG and dishing out 26 assists in the friendly confines of the Dean Dome. North Carolina is a perfect 13-0 at home this season, albeit just 5-7-1 ATS.


Duke comes into Wednesday night’s game playing their best basketball of the season since losing F Amile Jefferson indefinitely due to injury. The Blue Devils, who struggled to find their stride in January and fell out of the national rankings, used last week to knock off two top-15 teams in defeating Louisville (72-65, Duke -3.5) and Virginia (63-62, Duke -2), giving coach Mike Krzyzewski’s squad a four game winning streak and putting them back in the national rankings, while leaving Duke just two games behind North Carolina for the top spot in the ACC standings.


Duke’s win over Virginia on Sunday was of the buzzer-beating variety, with star guard Grayson Allen hitting an off-balance shot in the lane. Duke is 4-2 SU (4-2 ATS) on the road this season and 11-12-1 ATS overall.


To say the history between these two schools is well-documented would be an understatement. The last 20 meetings have been almost even, with Duke holding an 11-9 SU edge (9-11 ATS). The Blue Devils have actually won three of the last four (3-1 ATS) in Chapel Hill, as well. Recent trends show the road team in this series having excellent returns against the spread (7-2 ATS), while the total has gone UNDER six of the last eight times that North Carolina has hosted Duke. As mentioned earlier, Jefferson is still out indefinitely for Duke and looking at a possible medical redshirt.


Allen’s heroics against Virginia could be what provides the Blue Devils with enough confidence to take a fourth game in a row off of their hated rivals. The rising star (20.6 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.7 APG) has been everything coach Krzyzewski could’ve hoped for coming into this season. Make no mistake, stopping Allen should be the top priority for the Tar Heels. In six Duke losses this season Allen is averaging just 13.8 PPG.


Duke has gotten a big boost from freshman F Brandon Ingram (17.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG), especially since Jefferson’s injury. Ingram has had to play big on defense to help out C Marshall Plumlee (8.1 PPG, 8.4 RPG) and the lanky future pro has responded to average 8.9 RPG in his last 7 games, including four double-doubles. Ingram’s ability to step outside and drill the three at his size (41% 3PT, 2.2 3PM) is what makes him such an intriguing prospect for NBA scouts. Duke’s 11th ranked offense scores at an 83.4 PPG clip.


The Blue Devils are a great first-half team (offensively), scoring 41 points on average in the opening 20 minutes (4th NCAA). They also hold a big edge over North Carolina in their ability to hit the three, as the Blue Devils shoot 39.2% 3PT (19th NCAA) and make 9 threes per game. Unfortunately for Duke, they won’t have much answer for North Carolina on the glass, as they allow more than 10 offensive rebounds per game to their opponents (274th NCAA). Those second chances are what has Duke buried amongst the nation’s worst (311th) in FGA against per game (62.1).


North Carolina holds a statistical edge over Duke in just about every major category besides long-distance shooting, but the edges are slighter than you’d think. The Tar Heels score more per game (83.8 PPG), play slightly better defense (70.2 PPG), and shoot it better from the field (48.3% FG, 17th NCAA), but do it from the inside-out, unlike Duke who relies on drives and jumpers.


The Tar Heels are much more opportunistic on defense, where their 7.3 SPG (51st NCAA) is a big edge over Duke, and could come in handy against a team without a true point guard. Of course, North Carolina holds a big edge on the glass (40.4 RPG, 22nd NCAA; 12 ORPG, 19th NCAA). The Tar Heels will have to clamp down on the perimeter to snuff out Duke’s hopes of winning again in Chapel Hill, and that is – unfortunately for North Carolina fans – a weakness for coach Williams’ crew (36.8% 3PT against, 287th NCAA).


The Tar Heels will rely on the individual experience and brilliance of their senior leaders, F Brice Johnson (16.4 PPG, 10 RPG) and G Marcus Paige (13 PPG, 3.7 APG), who’ve been here before in the trenches of this rivalry. Paige had 23 points in last season’s home loss versus Duke while Johnson had 35 points and 19 rebounds combined last season against the Blue Devils.


A big boon to North Carolina’s attack, however, would be a healthy and focused Kennedy Meeks (10.6 PPG, 6.1 RPG). Meeks has had a very rough season, battling myriad ailments and getting docked for missing shoot-around recently. Coach Williams has kept his playing time restricted to roughly 20 minutes per game and Meeks has responded by failing to reach double figures in six of his last seven games.


Sophomore G Joel Berry II (12.2 PPG, 4.2 APG) provides a steady, if unspectacular, option as Paige’s backcourt mate. Berry II’s consistency, however, has provided a rudder for the Tar Heels amongst Paige and Meeks’ injuries and inconsistent play from other perimeter performers.

 

[CNOTES]

Duke at North Carolina
February 17, 2016


The most bitter rivalry in college basketball will be renewed Wednesday night in Chapel Hill when North Carolina takes on Duke at The Dean Dome.


The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas opened North Carolina (21-4 straight up, 10-14-1 against the spread) as a 6.5-point home favorite. A few offshore shops had the total at 163 as of early this morning.


North Carolina is No. 8 in the RPI Rankings, compiling a 3-3 record against Top-50 opponents and an 11-3 mark versus Top-100 foes. The Tar Heels’ best wins have come at home over Maryland and Pittsburgh. They have road scalps at Syracuse and at FSU, in addition to neutral-court triumphs over UCLA, Kansas State and Temple.


Roy Williams’s squad is unbeaten in 13 home games, posting a 6-7 spread record. The Tar Heels have been single-digit home favorites just once, getting a fortunate cover in an 89-81 win over Maryland as 7.5-point faves.


Since dropping back-to-back contests at Louisville and at Notre Dame, UNC has won consecutive games. Nevertheless, it has limped to a 2-6 spread record in its last eight games.


North Carolina captured an 85-64 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday as a 10.5-point home ‘chalk.’ Brice Johnson was the catalyst with 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Justin Jackson added 14 points and six assists, while Marcus Paige finished with 15 points on 3-iof-6 shooting from downtown.


Johnson is averaging a double-double, scoring at a 16.4 points-per-game clip while also bringing down 10.0 rebounds per contest. Paige is averaging 13.0 PPG and has a 70/20 assists-to-turnovers ratio. Joel Berry II (12.1 PPG) is averaging team-highs in assists (4.1 APG) and steals (1.6 SPG).


Since losing four of five games, Duke (19-6 SU, 11-12 ATS) has won four in a row, including Saturday’s 63-62 victory over Virginia as a 2.5-point home favorite. Grayson Allen powered his way into the lane off the dribble and banked home the game winner at the buzzer. Allen may have taken an extra step but there appeared to be contact as well. There was no whistle and the Blue Devils prevailed.


Freshman Brandon Ingram led Duke with a game-high 25 points, while Allen finished with 15. Matt Jones added 14 points.


Duke has been an underdog just twice, going 0-2 both SU and ATS in losses at Miami and vs. Kentucky on a neutral floor. The Blue Devils are 4-2 both SU and ATS in six road assignments.


Duke is No. 18 in the RPI, going 3-5 versus the Top 50 and 11-6 against the Top 100. The win over UVA was the Blue Devils’ first over a Top-25 foe. They have home wins over UVA, Louisville, Indiana, Siena, Yale, Long Beach State and N.C. State, in addition to neutral-court triumphs over VCU and Georgetown.


Allen is averaging team-bests in scoring (20.6 PPG), assists (3.7 APG) and field-goal percentage (48.9%). Ingram (17.2 PPG) leads Duke in steals (29) and is second on the team in rebounding (6.8 RPG) and blocked shots (38).


Duke has won three in a row over UNC and five of the last six. When they play in Chapel Hill last year, the Blue Devils captured an 84-77 win as one-point road underdogs. Paige scored 23 points and dished out five assists in the losing effort.


The ‘over’ is 14-11-1 overall for UNC, 8-5 in its home games. However, the Tar Heels have seen the ‘under’ cash in their last four games and seven of their last eight.


The ‘under’ has cashed in seven of Duke’s last 10 games, going 4-1 in its last five outings. Totals have been a wash for the Blue Devils both overall (12-12) and on the road (3-3).


The road team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine head-to-head meetings. The ‘over’ has hit in the last three encounters.


Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.


**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**


-- UNC is ninth in the nation in scoring, averaging 83.8 PPG.


-- Virginia hasn’t won at Duke since 1995.


-- Syracuse has won five in a row and seven of its eight. Nevertheless, the Orange is a 7.5-point underdog tonight at Louisville. They are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games. Meanwhile, U of L has dropped back-to-back games both SU and ATS at Duke and at Notre Dame. This game will tip at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.


-- The ‘under’ has cashed in five straight games for Louisville.


-- Texas A&M started SEC play with a 7-0 record, only to lose five straight in conference action. The Aggies brought a halt to their slump by pulling away late to clip Ole Miss by a 71-56 count last night as 9.5-point home favorites.


-- After losing at home Saturday to Alabama, Florida responded Tuesday night by rallying past Georgia for a 57-53 win as a 1.5-point road favorite. The Gators overcame atrocious shooting in the first half (1-of-17 from 3-point range), including a drought covering the last 8:13 without scoring a bucket. But freshman guard KeVaughn Allen came up with a team-high 19 points to help UF improve to 8-5 in SEC play.


-- Alabama is a 7.5-point underdog tonight at LSU. The Crimson Tide has been an underdog 16 times this year, producing a stellar 11-5 spread record with eight outright wins. They had not won at UF since 1995 before Saturday’s triumph at the O-Dome.


-- New Mexico is a 3.5-point home favorite tonight vs. Boise State at The Pit. The Broncos are 2-2 ATS with zero outright wins in four games as underdogs. They are mired in a 1-5 ATS slump. The ‘over’ is 6-2 in BSU’s last eight games, 4-1 in the Lobos’ last five outings. Tip-off is slated for 10:00 p.m. Eastern on the CBS Sports Network.


-- Monmouth suffered a huge loss in Monday’s home win over Manhattan. Deon Jones broke his hand and is out indefinitely. Jones was averaging 10.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. The Hawks can only hope he’ll be able to return for a near-certain trip to the NCAA Tournament.


-- Nebraska star swingman Shavon Shields will miss his third consecutive game tonight at Indiana. Shields, who is still suffering from concussion symptoms, is averaging 15.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. The Cornhuskers were 13-point road underdog as of early this morning.


-- Northern Iowa has won six in a row going into tonight’s game at Loyola-Chicago. The Panthers, fresh off a 53-50 win at Wichita State as 14.5-point underdogs, were favored by five points at most spots early this morning. They hooked up money-line backers with a +900 return (risk $100 to win $900) in the win over the Shockers.


-- Texas Tech vaulted up to No. 31 in the RPI after winning Saturday at Baylor. The Red Raiders can further bolster their resume with a win at home tonight over Oklahoma. These teams collide in Lubbock on ESPNU at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. The Sooners were favored by five early this a.m.


-- Speaking of Baylor, Scott Drew’s team had to go without leading rebounder Rico Gathers at home last night vs. Iowa State. The Bears needed overtime but eventually disposed of the Cyclones, 100-91, to take the cash as two-point home ‘chalk.’


-- After getting trounced by Kentucky at home Saturday, South Carolina lost outright at Missouri last night. It was a terrible night for the SEC, as Vanderbilt led nearly all night at The Hump before losing by one in Starkville. The Commodores, who were a part of Joe Lunardi’s “Last Four In” going into the game at Mississippi State, couldn’t afford a loss to a team outside of the RPI Top 100.


-- Texas is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games after handling West Virginia, 85-78 at home as a two-point home favorite.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack


-- Misissippi State 75, Vanderbilt 74-- Vandy scored three points in last 5:21; they led by 17 points in this game.


-- Air Force 79, UNLV 74-- Rebels beat Air Force 100-64 in first meeting.


-- Ohio State 76, Michigan 66-- Michigan's LeVert is out hurt again.


-- All six favorites covered in MAC games Tuesday night.


-- Missouri 72, South Carolina 67-- Horrific loss for the Gamecocks.


-- Baylor 100, Iowa State 91 OT-- Best game of night, lot of fun to watch.


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week musings.........


13) There was thing on TV in Raleigh, NC this week, that an NC State student who finished last in his fantasy football league had to spend 30 consecutive hours in a Waffle House as punishment for his dismal season. His friends came by to visit, he had some school books to study (architecture) but he was there for 30 freakin' hours.


Waffle Houses are smaller, cheesier versions of Denny's; in other words, they're great.


12) HBO started a 5-part reality show this week on Gonzaga's basketball team; lot of practice stuff, road trips, stuff like that. First episiode was pretty good, but coach Mark Few is a calm guy, so the entertainment factor won't be as high as if you had a wacko in charge of the program, where outbursts would make for good TV.


11) Speaking of Gonzaga, since 1999 they are 14-3 in first round of NCAAs, 5-9 in second round, 1-4 in regional semis, 0-1 in regional finals.


10) Over the last 10 years, Florida Gators were 25-5 in NCAA tournament under coach Billy Donovan, who is now in the NBA. Weirdly, they missed the tourney in three seasons, but made the Elite 8 in six of the other seven.


9) UConn is another team with an odd resume; in their last five NCAA tourneys, they lost in first round twice, made Final Four other three times, winning two titles, in 2011 and 2014, under two different coaches.


8) Roger Goodell made $34M in 2014; its good to be the commish of America's most popular sport. Trivia you may already know: when Robert Kennedy was assassinated in June of 1968, Goodell's father took RFK's Senate seat. He didn't make $34M.


7) Since 1998, Duke is 15-3 in first round of NCAA tournament, 14-1 in the second round, only 7-7 in regional semis, 5-2 in regional finals, 4-1 in nationl semis, 3-1 in title tilts. So you want to play Duke in the first game of the second weekend.


6) Speaking of Duke, when they beat Virginia 63-62 the other day, lot of people were complaining because Grayson Allen walked on his last shot, but he also was fouled and I am no Duke fan. If the whistle was going to be blown on that play, they were going to call the foul before they called a walk. Especially in Durham.


5) If you're planning your summer already: Packers-Colts is first NFL exhibition game, August 7 in Canton, Ohio. SEC already released its schedule for football media days-- July 14 is our guy Les Miles' turn at the podium.


4) LSU's basketball team scored 81.8 ppg in four games since a 77-75 home loss to Oklahoma, when Ben Simmons took criticism for not demanding the ball late in that close game. Kid is a freshman in college, he isn't a jerk and he takes heat for not being selfish; thats the America we live in now.


Simmons was 6-7 from the floor vs Oklahoma; in four games since, he is 28-49, an average of 12.3 shots per game, so the coach is making sure he gets more shots.


3) Kentucky is 22-4 in its last 26 NCAA tourney games; they made the Final Four the last four times they were in the tournament- they missed in 2013. .


2) Good news for BYU's football team: QB Taysom Hill will be back for his last season in the fall. he hurt his foot in the first game LY and missed rest of the season.


1) Kansas was pick 'em when they lost to Wichita State in second round of NCAAs last March; they were the first #2 seed since 1992 that wasn't favored in its second round game-- USC was a 1-point dog to Georgia Tech back in '92. . Kansas is just 4-3 in its last three NCAA tournaments.

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, February 17

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DAYTON (21 - 3) at ST JOSEPHS (21 - 4) - 2/17/2016, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 4-0 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 3-1 straight up against DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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IOWA (20 - 5) at PENN ST (12 - 13) - 2/17/2016, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 3-1 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SYRACUSE (18 - 8) at LOUISVILLE (19 - 6) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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PROVIDENCE (19 - 7) at XAVIER (22 - 3) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 309-258 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
XAVIER is 309-258 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
XAVIER is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
XAVIER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 206-156 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 121-88 ATS (+24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 3-2 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 3-2 straight up against PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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VILLANOVA (22 - 3) at TEMPLE (16 - 8) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
TEMPLE is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEMPLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 2-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 18) at CLEMSON (15 - 10) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEMSON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CLEMSON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 110-76 ATS (+26.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 110-76 ATS (+26.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 105-76 ATS (+21.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 94-67 ATS (+20.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (18 - 7) at DUQUESNE (15 - 10) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 74-103 ATS (-39.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 150 to 154.5 since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 122-156 ATS (-49.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 60-94 ATS (-43.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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MASSACHUSETTS (11 - 13) at FORDHAM (12 - 11) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 205-249 ATS (-68.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 205-249 ATS (-68.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 3-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 3-1 straight up against FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ST BONAVENTURE (17 - 6) at LASALLE (5 - 18) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-2 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 2-2 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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UCF (11 - 12) at MEMPHIS (14 - 11) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
MEMPHIS is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-0 straight up against UCF over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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AUBURN (9 - 15) at ARKANSAS (12 - 13) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games this season.
AUBURN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
ARKANSAS is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 2-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 2-0 straight up against AUBURN 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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SAINT LOUIS (8 - 16) at GEORGE MASON (9 - 16) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 5-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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DEPAUL (8 - 16) at ST JOHNS (7 - 19) - 2/17/2016, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 4-0 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 2-2 straight up against DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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INDIANA ST (13 - 13) at ILLINOIS ST (16 - 11) - 2/17/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
INDIANA ST is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 4-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 4-1 straight up against ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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N IOWA (16 - 11) at LOYOLA-IL (12 - 14) - 2/17/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
N IOWA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 3-3 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-2 straight up against LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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BRADLEY (4 - 23) at S ILLINOIS (20 - 7) - 2/17/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more since 1997.
BRADLEY is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
BRADLEY is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NEBRASKA (14 - 12) at INDIANA (20 - 6) - 2/17/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 82-121 ATS (-51.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 82-121 ATS (-51.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 73-103 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 71-100 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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OKLAHOMA (20 - 4) at TEXAS TECH (15 - 9) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 124-170 ATS (-63.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 4-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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VIRGINIA TECH (13 - 12) at MIAMI (20 - 4) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 4-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-2 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SETON HALL (17 - 7) at GEORGETOWN (14 - 12) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
SETON HALL is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SETON HALL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
SETON HALL is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGETOWN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 65-94 ATS (-38.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 4-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-2 straight up against GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGIA TECH (13 - 12) at FLORIDA ST (16 - 9) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-0 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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DUKE (19 - 6) at N CAROLINA (21 - 4) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 2-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-1 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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COLORADO ST (14 - 11) at UTAH ST (12 - 11) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 4-1 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-1 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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EVANSVILLE (20 - 7) at DRAKE (6 - 20) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
DRAKE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
DRAKE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DRAKE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
DRAKE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
DRAKE is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DRAKE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-3 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 4-2 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ALABAMA (15 - 9) at LSU (16 - 9) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
ALABAMA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-1 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 3-1 straight up against ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ARIZONA ST (14 - 12) at ARIZONA (21 - 5) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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FRESNO ST (16 - 9) at WYOMING (12 - 14) - 2/17/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 4-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 3-2 straight up against WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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HOUSTON (18 - 7) at TULANE (10 - 16) - 2/17/2016, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 48-84 ATS (-44.4 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
TULANE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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UC-IRVINE (19 - 7) at CS-FULLERTON (9 - 15) - 2/17/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 5-0 straight up against CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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BOISE ST (17 - 9) at NEW MEXICO (15 - 10) - 2/17/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 75-102 ATS (-37.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 174-133 ATS (+27.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 169-131 ATS (+24.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 113-76 ATS (+29.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOISE ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
BOISE ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-3 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-3 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NEVADA (15 - 9) at SAN JOSE ST (8 - 17) - 2/17/2016, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 3-1 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 3-1 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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COLORADO (19 - 7) at USC (18 - 7) - 2/17/2016, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games this season.
USC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
USC is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-1 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-0 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (17 - 10) at IUPUI (11 - 16) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 3-2 against the spread versus IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA-OMAHA is 4-1 straight up against IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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W ILLINOIS (9 - 14) at N DAKOTA ST (16 - 10) - 2/17/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W ILLINOIS is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
N DAKOTA ST is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
N DAKOTA ST is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
W ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 5-0 straight up against W ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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MANHATTAN (11 - 13) at ST PETERS (11 - 13) - 2/17/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 56-80 ATS (-32.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 6-0 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 6-0 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, February 17

St Joe's won 17 of last 19 games, winning last three by 22-18-26; both of those losses were at home, to VCU/Bonnies- they're 4-2 in last six games with Dayton, winning last five in Philly by 14-6-1-14-26 points in series where home side won 12 of last 13 regular season games. Dayton won its last nine games, winning last two by a basket each. A-14 home faves of 3 or less points are 8-6 against the spread.

Syracuse won four of last six games with Louisville, winning last two in Yum Center by 1-2 points. Orange is playing for spot in NCAAs, Cards have nothing to play for, and lost last two games. Louisville won five of six ACC home games, losing to Virginia. Syracuse won eight of last nine games, three of last four on road, including win at Duke. ACC home favorites of 8+ points are 16-17 against the spread.

Xavier won 75-68 at Providence Jan 26, holding Friars to 7-34 on arc as Musketeers shot 61% inside arc. It was first road win in five games in series; Friars lost 59-53/78-69 in two visits here. Xavier won six of last seven games, winning last three at home by 8-7-8 points. Providence is 2-4 in last six games; they won last game by 3 after almost blowing its 49-29 halftime lead. Big East single digit home favorites are 10-14.

Villanova/Temple both won their last five games; Wildcats won last two games in this crosstown rivalry by 23-16 points. Big East teams are 4-1 vs AAC this year (favorites 3-2 vs spread). Villanova won its last seven road games since losing at Virginia Dec 19; they're forcing turnovers 21% of time, making 56.8% inside arc. Temple is 8-1 in last nine games, with OT wins over Cincinnati-Tulsa- they won last six home games.

Northern Iowa won its last six games, including beating Shockers in last game at Wichita; that followed 4-game skid which included an ugly 51-41 home loss to Loyola Jan 16, when UNI was 6-24 inside arc, 7-24 outside it for whole game. UNI won last three road games by 18-16-3. Loyola is 2-5 at home in Valley, beating Drake/Indiana State, with losses by 10-2-1-1-8 points. MVC home dogs of 5 or less points are 7-4 vs spread.

Oklahoma lost at home to Kansas Saturday, second loss in three games after 19-2 start; Sooners pounded Texas Tech 91-67 in first meeting Jan 26, making 12-23 on arc, scoring 1.3 ppp. Oklahoma lost three of five Big X road games, winning by 10 at Baylor, 2 at OSU. Tech won three of last four games, winning last game by 18 at Baylor; three of their last five games went OT. Big X home underdogs of 6 or less points are 6-7.

Georgetown lost 69-61 at Seton Hall 11 days ago, shooting 36% inside arc; Pirates are 4-3 in last seven series games, but lost five of last six at Georgetown, with four losses by 10+ points. Hoyas lost four of last six games but are 4-2 at home in Big East, losing to Villanova/Providence. Pirates won four of last five games, with only win at Creighton. Big East home favorites of 4 or less points are 3-7 vs spread.

Duke won five of last six games with North Carolina, taking three of last four played here; Blue Devils won last four games overall, split last four on road, losing at Clemson/Miami. Carolina is 6-0 in ACC, with all six wins by 8+ points; they won last two games by 3-21 after losing pair on road at Notre Dame/Louisville. ACC home favorites of 7 or less points are 13-11 vs spread. UNC is still shooting just 31.6% on arc (#295).

LSU won 72-70 at Alabama Jan 23, rallying back from down six with 9:59 left; Tide made 10-25 from arc in losing third game in row to LSU, by 12-11-2 points. Bama lost last three visits here, by 9-3-11, but they won last four games overall, Tide won last two road games, at Miss St, Florida. Tigers scored 81.8 ppg in four games since Oklahoma loss when Simmons was criticized for not taking control of game late. SEC home favorites of 8 or less points are 20-8 vs spread. .

Arizona won 94-82 at Arizona State Jan 3; coach Hurley got tossed in last minute. Wildcats are 8-3 in last 11 series games, winning last five in Tucson by 11-17-15-23-24 points. Arizona won last three home games by 17-6-8 points since losing to Oregon- their last three wins are all by 8 or less points. ASU is 1-5 on Pac-12 road, with all five losses by 10 or less points, or in OT. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 7-2.

New Mexico shot 59% inside the arc, won 88-83 at Boise State Jan 30; Lobos are 7-3 vs Boise in MW play, 3-1 in Pit, with wins by 15-10-9 points. Broncos lost last three road games by 10-8-4 points; they're 2-4 in last six games overall. New Mexico won ita last three home games by 29-4-16 points; they're turning ball over 20.7% of time in league play. Mountain West home favorites of 7 or less points are 13-9 vs spread.

Colorado is 7-0 vs USC in Pac-12 play, winning by 24-9-4 in three trips here, but Trojans are vastly improved at 18-7, 7-5 in Pac-12- they're 5-0 at home in conferemce, with four wins by 10+ points. Pac-12 single digit home favorites are 20-14 vs spread. Buffs are 2-4 on Pac-12 road, with wins at Stanford/Wazzu; their last four games were decided by 4 or less points or in OT. USC needs wins to stay away from dreaded bubble.

Manhattan won its last 11 games with St Peter's, winning last four tilts in Jersey City by 19-2-12-7 points. Jaspers lost three of last four away games, with win at lowly Marist; they lost by 9 at Monmouth Monday while Peacocks last played Sunday. St Peter's won its last three games, allowing 56 ppg- they're 5-2 at home in MAAC. MAAC favorites are 18-16 vs spread in games with spread of less than 5 points.

 

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NCAAB

Wednesday, February 17

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Trend Report
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6:00 PM
DAYTON vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Dayton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saint Joseph's
Dayton is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dayton
Saint Joseph's is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dayton

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FEBRUARY 17, 6:30 PM
IOWA vs. PENN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Iowa's last 9 games when playing on the road against Penn State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Penn State's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Penn State's last 6 games

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. XAVIER
Providence is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Providence's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Xavier's last 6 games at home
Xavier is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Florida's last 5 games on the road
Central Florida is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Central Florida

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. DUQUESNE
George Washington is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of George Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Duquesne
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duquesne's last 7 games when playing George Washington
Duquesne is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing George Washington

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. GEORGE MASON
Saint Louis is 3-15 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Saint Louis is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of George Mason's last 5 games when playing Saint Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of George Mason's last 6 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. FORDHAM
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Massachusetts's last 6 games on the road
Massachusetts is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fordham's last 5 games when playing at home against Massachusetts
Fordham is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Massachusetts

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. CLEMSON
Boston College is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Boston College is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Clemson's last 8 games when playing at home against Boston College
Clemson is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston College

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. LOUISVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Syracuse's last 6 games when playing on the road against Louisville
Syracuse is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Louisville
Louisville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Syracuse
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville's last 6 games when playing at home against Syracuse

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. LA SALLE
St. Bonaventure is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Bonaventure's last 5 games on the road
La Salle is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of La Salle's last 6 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. SAINT PETER'S
Manhattan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Manhattan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Manhattan
Saint Peter's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Manhattan

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
VILLANOVA vs. TEMPLE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Villanova's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Villanova's last 6 games on the road
Temple is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Villanova
Temple is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Villanova

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FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 PM
AUBURN vs. ARKANSAS
Auburn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas's last 5 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 8:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Indiana State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Indiana State
Illinois State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana State

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FEBRUARY 17, 8:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
No trends available
Loyola of Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Iowa
Loyola of Chicago is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 8:00 PM
DEPAUL vs. ST. JOHN'S
DePaul is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
DePaul is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. John's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing DePaul
St. John's is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing DePaul

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FEBRUARY 17, 8:00 PM
BRADLEY vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Bradley is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Southern Illinois
Bradley is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Southern Illinois is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 8:30 PM
NEBRASKA vs. INDIANA
Nebraska is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Nebraska is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Nebraska
Indiana is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
ARIZONA STATE vs. ARIZONA
Arizona State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing at home against Arizona State

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
COLORADO STATE vs. UTAH STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado State's last 6 games on the road
Colorado State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Utah State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah State's last 7 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. DRAKE
Evansville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Drake
Evansville is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Drake
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Drake's last 6 games when playing at home against Evansville
Drake is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Evansville

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. FLORIDA STATE
Georgia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgia Tech's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida State's last 11 games when playing Georgia Tech

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. LSU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Alabama's last 6 games on the road
Alabama is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
LSU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LSU's last 6 games when playing Alabama

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. MIAMI
Virginia Tech is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Virginia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Virginia Tech

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. GEORGETOWN
Seton Hall is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seton Hall is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgetown
Georgetown is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
Georgetown is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS TECH
Oklahoma is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma's last 13 games when playing on the road against Texas Tech
Texas Tech is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
Texas Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. WYOMING
Fresno State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wyoming
Fresno State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wyoming's last 5 games at home
Wyoming is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:00 PM
DUKE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke's last 8 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
North Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Duke
North Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duke

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FEBRUARY 17, 9:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. TULANE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tulane
Houston is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulane's last 6 games at home
Tulane is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

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FEBRUARY 17, 10:00 PM
UC IRVINE vs. CS FULLERTON
UC Irvine is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Irvine's last 6 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UC Irvine
CS Fullerton is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against UC Irvine

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FEBRUARY 17, 10:00 PM
NEVADA vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Nevada is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nevada's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing Nevada
San Jose State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games when playing Nevada

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FEBRUARY 17, 10:00 PM
BOISE STATE vs. NEW MEXICO
Boise State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boise State's last 9 games on the road
New Mexico is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boise State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games when playing Boise State

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FEBRUARY 17, 11:00 PM
COLORADO vs. USC
Colorado is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
USC is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of USC's last 13 games

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB

Wednesday, February 17

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Game of the Day: Duke at North Carolina
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The Tobacco Road rivalry is the biggest in college basketball, this time with UNC playing host. Duke is 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Chapel Hill.

Duke Blue Devils at North Carolina Tar Heels (-6.5, OFF)

Duke’s latest surge has it back in the Top 25 and pointed up in the ACC with six games left in the regular season. The Blue Devils will get a chance to prove their four-game winning streak is for real when they visit North Carolina on Wednesday for the latest chapter in the historic rivalry.

Duke is up to No. 19 in the latest rankings and recovered from its stretch of four losses in five games by knocking off back-to-back ranked teams last week to extend the winning streak to four. Grayson Allen played the hero with an off-balance, buzzer-beating bank shot in the 63-62 victory over Virginia on Saturday and ranks second in the ACC in scoring at an average of 20.6 points. The Tar Heels are up to No. 4 in the rankings and first place in the ACC after opening a three-game homestand by crushing Pittsburgh 85-64 on Sunday in a game that included 26 assists on 32 made field goals and five different scorers in double figures. “When you play with a lot of effort and a lot of energy, it becomes a lot more fun, and it just becomes a lot more easy on the defensive end,” North Carolina forward Brice Johnson told reporters. “Everyone is just flying around and playing great together.”

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: North Carolina opened as 6.5-point home faves against rival Duke. The total is currently off the board.

INJURY REPORT:

Duke - F A. Jefferson (out indefinitely, foot).

North Carolina - No injuries to report.

ABOUT DUKE (19-6, 11-12-1 TAS, 12-12 O/U): The Blue Devils had a chance to win on the final play against Virginia thanks to a solid effort on the glass and a solid defensive effort down the stretch. It was a continuation of an uptick in effort that has been noticeable of late. “There are certain portions of the game where I don’t care how you draw up your offense or defense, you just have to be tough,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski told reporters about the team’s change in attitude. “You have to fight through tired, fight through somebody not playing as well and get them going at that point. … We’ve talked about it, we’ve met on it, and they’re doing it now. It has paid off.”

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (21-4, 10-14-1 ATS, 14-11 O/U): Tar Heels sophomore forward Justin Jackson failed to score in double figures in six of eight games before breaking out of the slump in the last two contests. Jackson went 9-of-11 from the field as North Carolina pulled out a 68-65 win at Boston College on Feb. 9 and burned Pittsburgh for 14 more points on Sunday. “I started to shoot it like I knew it was going in,” Jackson told reporters. “So I think I definitely relaxed a little bit, and it’s just a different attitude honestly. Just going out there and trying to have fun instead of just going out there and feeling like I have to do something.”

TRENDS:

* Duke is 4-1 ATS in its last five meetings at North Carolina.
* Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings at North Carolina.
* Under is 4-0 in North Carolina's last four games overall.

CONSENSUS: Early on the public is backing North Carolina in the Tobacco Road rivalry, with 59 percent of wagers on the Tar Heels.

 

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Wednesday, February 17


George Washington @ Duquesne

Game 713-714
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
George Washington
58.865
Duquesne
60.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duquesne
by 1 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
George Washington
by 2
154
Dunkel Pick:
Duquesne
(+2); Under

Oklahoma @ Texas Tech

Game 735-736
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
71.897
Texas Tech
64.053
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 8
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 5
147
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(-5); Over

UC Irvine @ Cal State Fullerton

Game 757-758
February 17, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UC Irvine
54.752
Cal State Fullert
49.564
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UC Irvine
by 5
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UC Irvine
by 8
135
Dunkel Pick:
Cal State Fullert
(+8); Over

Massachusetts @ Fordham

Game 715-716
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
56.230
Fordham
55.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Massachusetts
by 1
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fordham
by 3
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(+3); Under

Virginia Tech @ Miami (Fla.)

Game 737-738
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia Tech
61.767
Miami (Fla.)
72.346
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami (Fla.)
by 10 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami (Fla.)
by 13
145
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia Tech
(+13); Under

Boise State @ New Mexico

Game 759-760
February 17, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boise State
62.949
New Mexico
61.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boise State
by 1 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Mexico
by 4
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boise State
(+4); Over

St. Bonaventure @ La Salle

Game 717-718
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Bonaventure
57.273
La Salle
50.367
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Bonaventure
by 7
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Bonaventure
by 10
142
Dunkel Pick:
La Salle
(+10); Under

Seton Hall @ Georgetown

Game 739-740
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seton Hall
68.374
Georgetown
67.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seton Hall
by 1
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgetown
by 2 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
Seton Hall
(+2 1/2); Under

Nevada @ San Jose State

Game 761-762
February 17, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nevada
57.017
San Jose State
49.922
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nevada
by 7
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nevada
by 3 1/2
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nevada
(-3 1/2); Under

UCF @ Memphis

Game 719-720
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCF
52.333
Memphis
61.181
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 9
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 12
149
Dunkel Pick:
UCF
(+12); Under

Georgia Tech @ Florida State

Game 741-742
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Tech
61.391
Florida State
70.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 9 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 6
149
Dunkel Pick:
Florida State
(-6); Under

Colorado @ Southern California

Game 763-764
February 17, 2016 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
58.795
Southern Californ
70.242
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Californ
by 11 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Californ
by 8 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Californ
(-8 1/2); Under

Auburn @ Arkansas

Game 721-722
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Auburn
50.972
Arkansas
68.333
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas
by 17 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas
by 14 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas
(-14 1/2); Over

Duke @ North Carolina

Game 743-744
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duke
65.781
North Carolina
74.948
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina
by 9
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina
by 5 1/2
164
Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina
(-5 1/2); Under

Dayton @ Saint Joseph's

Game 701-702
February 17, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dayton
69.119
Saint Joseph's
69.119
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Saint Joseph's
by 2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Saint Joseph's
by 3 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
Dayton
(+3 1/2); Under

Nebraska Omaha @ IUPUI

Game 765-766
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nebraska Omaha
50.115
IUPUI
51.624
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
IUPUI
by 1 1/2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska Omaha
by 2
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
IUPUI
(+2); Over

Saint Louis @ George Mason

Game 723-724
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Saint Louis
46.959
George Mason
54.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
George Mason
by 8
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
George Mason
by 5 1/2
135
Dunkel Pick:
George Mason
(-5 1/2); Over

Colorado State @ Utah State

Game 745-746
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado State
57.184
Utah State
55.130
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado State
by 2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah State
by 4
154
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado State
(+4); Over

Iowa @ Penn State

Game 703-704
February 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Iowa
71.923
Penn State
63.932
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa
by 8
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa
by 10 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(+10 1/2); Under

Western Illinois @ North Dakota State

Game 767-768
February 17, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Illinois
47.693
North Dakota Stat
53.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Dakota Stat
by 6
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Dakota Stat
by 9
130
Dunkel Pick:
Western Illinois
(+9); Over

DePaul @ St. John's

Game 725-726
February 17, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
DePaul
55.465
St. John's
52.241
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
DePaul
by 3
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. John's
by 1
143
Dunkel Pick:
DePaul
(+1); Over

Evansville @ Drake

Game 747-748
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Evansville
57.350
Drake
49.751
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 7 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Evansville
by 9 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
Drake
(+9 1/2); Over

Syracuse @ Louisville

Game 705-706
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Syracuse
64.484
Louisville
74.318
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 10
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 7
128 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Louisville
(-7); Over

Manhattan @ St. Peter's

Game 769-770
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Manhattan
49.027
St. Peter's
53.891
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Peter's
by 5
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Peter's
by 3
127
Dunkel Pick:
St. Peter's
(-3); Under

Indiana State @ Illinois State

Game 727-728
February 17, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana State
55.667
Illinois State
57.804
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois State
by 2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois State
by 6
138
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana State
(+6); Over

Alabama @ LSU

Game 749-750
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama
60.790
LSU
70.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 9 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LSU
by 7 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
LSU
(-7 1/2); Over

Providence @ Xavier

Game 707-708
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Providence
63.827
Xavier
74.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 11
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 8
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Xavier
(-8); Over

Northern Iowa @ Loyola-Chicago

Game 729-730
February 17, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Iowa
61.331
Loyola-Chicago
53.155
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Iowa
by 8
118
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Iowa
by 5
122
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Iowa
(-5); Under

Arizona State @ Arizona

Game 751-752
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona State
61.191
Arizona
76.185
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 15
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 13
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-13); Over

Villanova @ Temple

Game 709-710
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Villanova
73.012
Temple
61.843
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 11
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 8
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Villanova
(-8); Over

Bradley @ Southern Illinois

Game 731-732
February 17, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bradley
39.094
Southern Illinois
59.205
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Illinois
by 20
124
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Illinois
by 16
131
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Illinois
(-16); Under

Fresno State @ Wyoming

Game 753-754
February 17, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fresno State
55.773
Wyoming
54.379
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fresno State
by 1 1/2
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wyoming
by 1 1/2
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Fresno State
(+1 1/2); Under

Boston College @ Clemson

Game 711-712
February 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston College
52.626
Clemson
71.144
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 18 1/2
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 16 1/2
124
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(-16 1/2); Over

Nebraska @ Indiana

Game 733-734
February 17, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nebraska
60.428
Indiana
74.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 14
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 11 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-11 1/2); Over

Houston @ Tulane

Game 755-756
February 17, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
61.213
Tulane
58.622
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5
139
Dunkel Pick:
Tulane
(+5); Under

 

[CNOTES]

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS




SYR at LOU 07:00 PM


LOU -9.0




PROV at XAV 07:00 PM


PROV +9.0




MAN at SPC 07:00 PM


SPC -3.5




UCF at MEM 07:00 PM


UCF +12.0 BEST BET




MASS at FOR 07:00 PM


FOR -4.0




GW at DUQ 07:00 PM


GW -2.5




BC at CLEM 07:00 PM


BC +15.5




AUB at ARK 07:00 PM


ARK -15.5 BEST BET




NEOM at INDPU 07:00 PM


INDPU +1.5 BEST BET




SLU at GMU 07:00 PM


GMU -5.5




UNI at L-IL 08:00 PM


UNI -5.0 BEST BET




INST at ILST 08:00 PM


ILST -6.0




WIU at NDSU 08:00 PM


NDSU -7.5




DEP at SJU 08:00 PM


DEP -2.5




BRAD at SIU 08:00 PM


BRAD +16.5




NEB at IND 08:30 PM


IND -11.5

 

[CNOTES]

LATE GAMES:


ASU at ARIZ 09:00 PM


ASU +12.5




OKLA at TTU 09:00 PM


OKLA -3.5 BEST BET




HALL at GTWN 09:00 PM


HALL +2.0 BEST BET




DUKE at UNC 09:00 PM


UNC -7.5 BEST BET




CSU at USU 09:00 PM


CSU +3.5




EVAN at DRKE 09:00 PM


EVAN -10.0




ALA at LSU 09:00 PM


LSU -8.0




FRES at WYO 09:00 PM


WYO -1.5




VT at MIA 09:00 PM


VT +15.0




GT at FSU 09:00 PM


FSU -7.0 BEST BET




HOU at TULN 09:30 PM


HOU -5.5




BSU at UNM 10:00 PM


UNM -2.5 BEST BET




UCI at CSF 10:00 PM


UCI -6.5




NEV at SJSU 10:00 PM


SJSU +4.0 BEST BET




COLO at USC 11:00 PM


COLO +8.0 BEST BET

 

[arniesarmy]

Top Big 10 Teams
February 16, 2016


A Big 10 representative hasn't won college basketball 's national championship since 2000 (Michigan State), but Indiana got to the title game in 2002, as did Illinois (2005), Ohio State (2007), Michigan State (2009) and Michigan (2013), so they've been knocking on the door. Here's a look at some of the best of the Big 10 with the March tournaments on the horizon.


Iowa: The Hawkeyes passed their toughest tests earlier in the year, sweeping Michigan State, crushing Wichita and winning at Purdue (70-63) as a +9 dog. This team is so tough to defend, with height under the glass in 7-1 senior center Adam Woodbury and senior forward 6-9 Jarrod Uthoff (18.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg).


If opponents double down low Iowa has loads of three-point options in seniors Mike Gesell (8.8 ppg, 6.9 apg) and Anthony Clemmons (8.6 ppg; 3.9 apg), along with 6-6 Peter Jok. They lead the Big 10 in scoring. Four starters returned from last season so they were supposed to be good – and have been better. With an easy schedule down the stretch, they have a great shot to capture the regular season Big 10 title.


Maryland: The Terrapins have been a force all season, with a win at UConn and a close loss to North Carolina (89-81). The Maryland offense revolves around a one-two punch of 6-2 sophomore Melo Trimble (14.5 ppg) and 6-9 junior Robert Carter, though four players average in double figures.


6-11 freshman Diamond Stone (12.8 ppg) has made an already talented team better. They have been on an impressive 12-4 ATS run in Big 10 play, as well as 8-3 ATS on the road. But what to make of that late season slump? They lost at Michigan as a favorite, and got thumped by Michigan State (74-65). The rematch with Michigan comes this weekend…at home.


Indiana: The Hoosiers like to run behind senior guard Yogi (don’t call me Berra) Ferrell (17 ppg) and 6-7 junior Troy Williams (13 ppg). Their three-point shooting defense is outstanding, as well as being the top defensive rebounding team in the Big 10. It’s a deep squad with four players averaging in double figures in scoring, including 6-10 freshman Thomas Bryant (12 ppg, 5.5 rpg). They have been impressive as a dog, winning at Michigan (80-67) and topping Notre Dame (80-73). The schedule is tough these next two weeks, with showdowns against Purdue, Iowa and Maryland.


Michigan State: You need frontcourt muscle in the Big 10 and the Spartans have it with 6-10 freshman Deyonta Davis (8 ppg) and 6-9 Matt Costello, while 6-5 senior Denzel Valentine (18 ppg, 7.8 rpg) does it all, leading the Spartans with over 6 assists per contest. Davis set the school's single-game freshman record with six blocks in a 76-45 win against Northwestern.


They play tough defense for Coach Tom Izzo, topping Maryland (74-65), Kansas (79-73) and Louisville (71-67). They are the type of well coached, physical defense you don’t want to face in March.


Purdue: The Boilermakers have a big frontcourt behind 7-foot senior A.J. Hammons (14 ppg, 8 rpg), 6-9 freshman Caleb Swanigan (9 ppg, 9 rpg) and 6-7 sophomore Vince Edwards. They started 11-0 with wins over Florida (85-70) and at Pitt (72-59) before getting upended by Butler (74-68). Purdue hasn’t been tested much and lost twice to Iowa. The defense and free throw shooting, however, have been near the bottom of the Big 10 all season, and you need both when tournament play commences.


Michigan: The Wolverines have been a force all season, tops in the Big 10 in field goal and free throw shooting. They’ve been able to stay afloat despite the loss of star Carl Levert (17.6 pp) in December. Picking up the slack has been the trio of 6-8 sophomore Duncan Robinson (12 ppg), 6-6 junior Zak Irvin (10 ppg) and senior guard Derrick Walton Jr (11.7 ppg), the latter a strong rebounder and playmaker.


They had a rough stretch playing four teams ranked in the Top 20 and lost three of them, all by 9 or more points. One weakness: Michigan is at the bottom of the Big 10 in field goal shooting defense.

CNotes....Wisconsin made the championship game last year....and right now I'd put the Badgers ahead of both Purdue and Michigan .....

 

[CNOTES]

Well all i can say is this is the most whackiest college basket ball season i've ever seen......................seems everyone is being beaten even on their own home court........its been unreal to handicap.........maybe its just me

but so far everyweek there seems to be major upsets....................no ones to be number # 1........lol

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Volunteers (12-13) at Wildcats (19-6)
Date: February 18, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

Kentucky couldn't handle the adversity in a shocking loss at Tennessee earlier this month. The young Wildcats have since undeniably grown in that area.


Playing their best basketball of the season, the 14th-ranked Wildcats can avenge that stinging defeat when the Volunteers visit Rupp Arena on Thursday night.


Kentucky's championship credentials were put into question after squandering a 21-point first-half lead in an 84-77 loss to Tennessee on Feb. 2, but it's quieted the critics with blowout wins over three other SEC contenders. The Wildcats have beaten Florida, Georgia and South Carolina by an average of 26.7 points and done so with Alex Poythress, the team's leading rebounder and lone senior, sidelined by a knee injury.


Kentucky (19-6, 9-3 SEC) didn't even need John Calipari in its latest lopsided victory. With their coach ejected less than three minutes in, the energized Wildcats proceeded to hand the Gamecocks their first home loss in Saturday's 89-62 rout.


"I thought it set a fire within our guys,' associate head coach Kenny Payne said of Calipari's two technical fouls. 'I thought they played with, 'You try and take one of our guys out? We're coming out and going to play with more energy, more effort. We're going to fight more.''


The Wildcats should remain motivated after Tennessee (12-13, 5-7) scored 48 second-half points and held the dynamic backcourt duo of Jamal Murray and Tyler Ulis to a combined 10-of-30 shooting in the previous matchup.


Duplicating the feat figures to be a major challenge. Kentucky has limited opponents to 57.0 points per game and 31.6 percent shooting during the win streak and been on fire from 3-point range, hitting 33 of 66 attempts.


Murray is 18 of 31 on 3s while averaging 28.3 points over that stretch. The star freshman had 26 and Ulis, averaging 21.3 points in his last eight, amassed career highs of 27 and 12 assists against the Gamecocks.


'The story isn't someone else coaching the team, the story is coach Cal coached the team through Tyler Ulis,' Payne said.


Tennessee hasn't been able to build on what's been the signature win in coach Rick Barnes' first season, losing two of three and shooting under 40 percent in each game. The Volunteers also struggled to defend last-place Missouri, which went 67.9 percent from inside the arc and posted a 41-26 rebounding advantage en route to Saturday's 75-64 victory.


"It is frustrating. It really is," Barnes said. "That is why you do not take playing hard for granted. I think playing hard is a talent. Some things are just nonnegotiable and that is your effort."


The Volunteers finished 14 of 24 from the foul line, an uncharacteristic performance for the SEC's top free-throw shooting team at 73.8 percent. They were 30 of 34 in their upset of the Wildcats, with Kevin Punter Jr. going 10 of 11 in a 27-point effort.


Punter, second in the conference at 22.2 points per game, has scored 21 or more in seven of his last nine but is shooting 36.8 percent over his past four.


Tennessee is seeking its first season sweep of Kentucky since 1999, and first win at Rupp since Feb. 7, 2006. The Volunteers are 1-11 away from home this season and have lost 14 of 15 on the road in the series, including eight straight.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Terrapins (22-4) at Golden Gophers (6-19)
Date: February 18, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

Maryland is coming off its first-ever home loss in Big Ten play, but the first-time feat it's threatened with next might feel like more of a shock should it play out.


The sixth-ranked Terrapins will try to get back on track Thursday night at Minnesota as the Golden Gophers seek their first conference win in a matchup of teams dealing with disciplinary issues.


Maryland (22-4, 10-3) fell 70-57 to Wisconsin on Saturday after winning its first 15 home games as a member of the Big Ten. It snapped a five-game winning streak since last losing at then-No. 11 Michigan State on Jan. 23.


"The reality of it is we're 22-4. We've had a good year," coach Mark Turgeon said. "Every team goes through it. This is really probably the biggest adversity we've hit because we lost a home game. So, we'll see how we handle it."


The Terrapins will hope for that to include a return to strong perimeter defense after allowing the Badgers to hit 12 of 26 from 3-point range. That followed an eight-game stretch on which Maryland had limited opponents to 24.8 percent from long range.


"We've come a long way defensively, but we didn't play as we have recently," forward Jake Layman said.


The greater concern, however, might be the recent play of Melo Trimble. Maryland's top scorer was 1 for 14 against Wisconsin, and the sophomore guard has been limited to 9.7 points on 4-of-27 shooting - 1 of 8 from 3-point range - in the last three games.


The need for his scoring could be even greater as the Terrapins will be without No. 2 scorer Diamond Stone, who has been suspended for a game by Turgeon for his behavior against Wisconsin. The freshman center was issued a dead ball technical foul late in the first half. After Stone and Wisconsin's Vitto Brown went to the floor underneath the basket, Stone pushed Brown's face onto the court after they became untangled.


"I regret that I let the emotions of the game get the best of me," said Stone, who is averaging 12.8 points and 5.4 rebounds and has started the last six games. "I let my team down and I accept full responsibility for my actions."


The Golden Gophers (6-19, 0-13) will be without Carlos Morris for much longer after dismissing the swingman Wednesday for conduct detrimental to the team. Morris was Minnesota's fourth-leading scorer at 9.8 points a game and made 16 starts, though there are larger concerns among the Gophers.


Their worst start ever in conference play is part of a 14-game overall skid, the likes of which the program hasn't seen since dropping 16 in a row in 1986-87.


That said, after Sunday's 75-71 loss at No. 4 and conference-leading Iowa, seven of Minnesota's last eight defeats have been by eight points or fewer.


"Now is not the time to crush them, but to be there for them," coach Richard Pitino said. "I really can't worry about yesterday. I can't worry about the future. I just have to worry about here and now and just be there for my guys."


Top scorer Nate Mason is averaging 17.3 points over the last seven games, but he's 4 of 25 from 3-point range in his last five. The Gophers have hit 19.5 percent from long range in that time.


Maryland began the series as conference foes with a 70-58 home win Jan. 3, 2015 to improve to 5-0 all-time against Minnesota. Trimble scored 20, while the dismissed Morris had 18 for the Gophers.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Badgers (16-9) at Spartans (21-5)
Date: February 18, 2016 9:00 PM EDT

A last-minute rally against Michigan State has morphed into a monthlong winning streak that's saved Wisconsin's season.


The eighth-ranked Spartans have come out of a midseason slump as well, further raising the stakes of Thursday's anticipated rematch between the two 2015 Final Four participants.


An afterthought in the Big Ten race following a 1-4 start in league play, Wisconsin (16-9, 8-4) has gone from a likely NCAA Tournament outsider to a projected invitee by ripping off seven consecutive conference wins that include three ranked opponents. The turnaround began with a stunning late comeback over the then-No. 4 Spartans on Jan. 17, in which the Badgers scored the final five points and earned a 77-76 victory on Ethan Happ's hoop underneath the basket with 10 seconds remaining.


The carryover from that momentum-building result hasn't stopped. The Badgers further enhanced their profile with an overtime win over then-No. 19 Indiana on Jan. 26 and Saturday's 70-57 upset of then-No. 2 Maryland that halted the Terrapins' 27-game home winning streak.


'We've come a long way,' said interim coach Greg Gard, now 9-4 since taking over following Bo Ryan's abrupt retirement in mid-December. 'I knew we were taking steps in the right direction. It was just a matter of time before we put a more complete game together. Tonight was as close to the 40 minutes of complete basketball that we've played.'


The Wisconsin loss was part of a three-game skid for Michigan State (21-5, 8-5), which has been nearly perfect since. The Spartans have won five of six, with last week's 82-81 overtime loss at then-No. 18 Purdue the blemish. Their last four wins have come by an average of 25.0 points.


Pinpoint perimeter shooting has been a constant during the surge, with the Spartans connecting on 51.9 percent of their 3-point attempts over the last five games and making 10 or more in each. Denzel Valentine is 24 of 42 during that stretch and is coming off a superlative performance on Valentine's Day. The national player of the year candidate amassed 30 points and a career-high 13 assists in Sunday's 88-69 victory over Indiana, among the three teams the Spartans and Badgers are chasing in the Big Ten.


"We felt like we let one slip away from us (against Purdue) and we deserved to win that game," he said. "We came out here and took it to Indiana a little bit."


Matt Costello added a career-high 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. The senior forward is averaging a conference-leading 10.2 rebounds in Big Ten play and had 13 along with 18 points in the teams' first meeting.


Wisconsin also has been shooting well, hitting 36 of 71 3-point tries over its last three. Vitto Brown is 6 for 9 over the past two and followed an 18-point effort in last Wednesday's 72-61 win over Nebraska with a career-high 21 against Maryland.


Bronson Koenig, who recorded a career-high 27 points against the Spartans last month, is 9 of 20 from 3 in the last three contests while Nigel Hayes is averaging 20.4 points during the winning streak. He had 25 in the previous matchup.


The Badgers have won three straight in the series, including an 80-69 overtime win in last year's Big Ten Tournament championship game, but have lost eight in a row in East Lansing since a 68-64 overtime win on March 2, 2004.

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday's Tip Sheet
February 18, 2016


**Southern Methodist at Connecticut**


-- The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas opened UConn (18-7 straight up, 10-10-1 against the spread) as a three-point favorite, only to adjust the number 2.5 by early this morning.


-- UConn has won 12 of its 14 home games while posting a 5-5 spread record.


-- UConn is No. 44 in the RPI Rankings, compiling a 2-3 record against the Top 50 and a 6-7 mark versus the Top 100. The Huskies have quality non-conference triumphs at Texas, vs. Georgetown, vs. Ohio State and vs. Michigan on a neutral court.


-- Kevin Ollie’s club has won seven of its last nine games, going 5-4 ATS, but it has failed to cover the number in three consecutive contests. UConn won a 75-73 decision over Tulsa as an eight-point home favorite Saturday in Storrs. Sterling Gibbs and Omar Calhoun led five double-figure scorers with 14 points apiece, while Daniel Hamilton tallied 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.


-- Hamilton (11.7 points per game) averages team-highs in rebounding (9.1 RPG), assists (5.0 APG) and steals (1.1 SPG) for the Huskies.


-- SMU (21-3 SU, 9-11 ATS) is 9-3 in AAC action, leaving it one-half game behind conference-leading Temple and its 10-3 ledger. Larry Brown’s squad has won six of its eight road games, going 5-3 ATS.


-- After starting 18-0, SMU dropped three of five games before beating Gonzaga on Saturday by a 69-60 count as a five-point home ‘chalk.’ The Mustangs played stifling defense on Gonzaga All-American Kyle Wiltjer, who missed all eight of his 3-point attempts and made only 2-of-17 from the field in a four-point effort. Nic Moore was sensational for the winners, scoring 25 points and dishing out 11 assists compared to only one turnover. Ben Moore added 16 points, four rebounds, three steals and three blocked shots.


-- SMU is led by Moore, the senior point guard who averages team-highs in scoring (16.7 points per game), assists (5.2 APG) and steals (1.3 SPG).


-- SMU is No. 14 in the RPI, going 2-1 versus the Top 50 and 8-3 versus the Top 100. The Mustangs own quality victories at Tulsa, at Stanford and vs. Colorado on a neutral floor. They also have Top-100 home scalps over Yale, Michigan, Cincinnati, Houston and Gonzaga.


-- This is SMU’s first underdog situation of the season.


-- The ‘over’ is 11-9 overall for the Mustangs, 5-3 in their road contests.


-- The ‘under’ is 12-8-1 overall for the Huskies, 5-5 in their home games. They have seen the ‘under’ cash at an 8-2 clip in their last 10 games.


-- ESPN2 will have the broadcast at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.


**Wisconsin at Michigan State**


-- The Westgate SuperBook opened Michigan State (21-5 straight up, 16-9 against the spread) as a 10-point home favorite for this Big Ten showdown. The number was adjusted to 9.5 by late Wednesday night.


-- Michigan State is No. 17 in the RPI, producing a 6-4 record versus the Top 50 and an 8-4 mark against the Top 100. The Spartans only have one quality road win (at Michigan), but they own neutral-court scalps of Boise State , Kansas and Providence, in addition to home victories over Louisville, Florida, Maryland and Indiana.


-- Tom Izzo’s team is 11-2 SU and 8-4 ATS at home inside Breslin Center. Since MSU lost three in a row in mid-to-late January, it has won five of its last six games while covering the number in all six of those outings. The Spartans are off of Sunday’s 88-68 win over Indiana as seven-point home favorites. Denzel Valentine delivered on the 14th of February, tallying 30 points, five rebounds, three steals, one blocked shots and 13 assists compared to merely one turnover. Matt Costello added 22 points, 11 boards and three blocked shots.


-- Michigan State is third in the nation in field-goal percentage defense, forcing foes to shoot at a mediocre 37.3 percent clip. The Spartans defend the 3-point line well, ranking No. 8 (29.4%) in the country. They’re No. 18 in scoring defense, limiting opponents to 63.8 points per game.


-- Michigan State is one of the country’s best 3-point shooting squads, draining 42.3 percent of its launches from long distance.


-- Valentine is averaging 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. Bryn Forbes (14.0 PPG) is burying 48.1 percent of his shots from 3-point land.


-- Wisconsin has ripped off seven consecutive victories both SU and ATS to improve to 8-4 in Big Ten play. The Badgers are off Saturday’s stunning 70-57 win at Maryland as 8.5-point road underdogs. Junior forward Vitto Brown was the catalyst with 21 points and seven rebounds on 8-of-14 shooting from the field. Bronson Koenig added 16 points, six boards and five assists, while Nigel Hayes contributed 14 points and six rebounds.


-- Wisconsin is No. 45 in the RPI, going 4-4 against Top-50 opponents and 8-5 versus Top-100 foes. The Badgers have two huge road scalps at Maryland and at Syracuse. They also own quality home wins over Indiana, Michigan State , Temple and Ohio State


-- Wisconsin has posted a 4-3 SU record and a 5-2 ATS mark in its seven road games.


-- UW has occupied the underdog role nine time this year, producing a 5-4 spread record with four outright victories.


-- The ‘over’ is 13-12 overall for the Badgers, but the ‘under’ is 6-1 in their road assignments.


-- The ‘under’ is 13-12 overall for the Spartans, 7-5 in their home games. However, they have seen the ‘over’ hit in four consecutive contests.


-- Tip-off is slated for 9:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.


**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**


-- Despite losing Matt Jones to a sprained ankle in the first half, Duke somehow found a way to rally past North Carolina and capture an improbable win last night in Chapel Hill. The Blue Devils won outright as 8.5-point underdogs.


-- Alabama improved to 12-5 ATS with nine outright victories in 17 games as an underdog with last night’s 76-69 win at LSU as an eight-point underdog. The Crimson Tide hooked up money-line supporters with a +325 payout (risk $100 to win $325). Retis Obasohan was the best player on the court all night, producing 35 points, four rebounds, one steal and three assists without a turnover. Justin Coleman came off the bench to score 21 points and dish out five assists. Riley Norris controlled the glass with 16 rebounds.


-- Texas Tech won a 65-63 decision over Oklahoma as a four-point home underdog last night, handing the Sooners consecutive defeats for the first time this year. The Red Raiders and Crimson Tide still have work to do, but they’d almost certainly hear their names called if Selection Sunday was today.


-- Kentucky is a 17-point home favorite tonight vs. Tennessee at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. The Wildcats will be looking to avenge a loss in Knoxville a few weeks ago when they had a 21-point lead at one point.


-- Minnesota is a 10-point home underdog tonight vs. Maryland at The Barn. This game will tip at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on The Big Ten Network. The Gophers have covered the spread in six straight games in which they were listed as underdogs of 9.5 points or more.


-- Loyal readers have heard me discuss what a disappointment the Mike Anderson Era has been at Arkansas. Bud-Walton Arena might have hit rock bottom last night when Auburn came into Fayetteville and won 90-86 as a 16.5-point road underdog. The Tigers hooked up money-line backers with a 12/1 return (risk $100 to win $1,200).


-- With its 57-53 win at Georgia on Tuesday night, Florida moved from No. 31 in the RPI up to No. 27. The Gators are only 2-7 against the Top 50, but they are 7-8 versus the Top 100. Mike White’s team has a pair of excellent non-conference wins over West Virginia and State Joseph’s, and it has swept the season series from both Georgia and Ole Miss. They also have a home win over LSU and just one loss to a team outside of the Top 100 (at Tennessee). In fact, UF has just two defeats outside the Top 50, a one-point loss at Vandy being the other.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack


Six of the best minor league prospects of the Detroit Tigers......


1) Michael Fulmer, P-- Acquired from Mets in the Cespedes trade.


4) Christin Stewart, OF-- Chosen with pick they got when Max Scherzer bolted.


5) JaCoby Jones, SS-- LSU alum acquired from Pirates for Joakim Soria.


7) Joe Jimenez, P-- 126 strikeouts in 88 innings in relief in three seasons.


8) Dixon Machado, SS-- Got 68 ABs with the big club last season.


12) Buck Farmer, P-- 0-5, 8.15 in 50 major league innings so far.


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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but......


13) Albany 82, Stony Brook 70-- Had a fun time watching my alma mater end Stony Brook's 18-game winning streak; highlight of night was when a kid dressed as a banana came out of the stands during a timeout and made a layup, foul shot and 3-pointer in 0:30 to win a prize, I'm not sure what, but he banked in his 3-pointer at the buzzer to win his prize. First conference losss for Stony Brook in front of a large, loud crowd-- rare night out for me during hoop season and a fun one.


12) Duke 74, North Carolina 73-- Got home in time to see most of this; Duke lost Matt Jones early, played only two subs anyway-- how does Duke only have seven players they trust? Now two of those seven are hurt, so freshman Chase Jeter will have to play some. Carolina was 1-13 behind the arc-- there is no great team right now, they all have major flaws, which will make March a fascinating month.


11) Alabama 76, LSU 69-- You could make a case for Avery Johnson as national coach of the year; right now they're an NCAA tourney team and no one, I mean no one had them as that back in the fall. No one. Tough loss for LSU and CBS, which has to want Ben Simmons in the NCAAs pretty badly, but their resume is borderline at best.


10) Texas Tech 65, Oklahoma 63-- Sooners lost three of last four games after a 19-2 start; they were 6-23 on arc, are 22-79 on arc in last three losses. Tubby Smith has his Red Raiders headed towards the NCAA bubble.


9) St John's 80, DePaul 65-- First Big East win for coach Chris Mullin.


8) St Peter's 70, Manhattan 69-- This was a makeup game; Peacocks play another game tonight, at Quinnipiac, very unuusal for a college team.


7) Get well soon Chris Bosh, who has trouble with blood clots-- he does an ad on TV with Arnold Palmer and Kevin Nealon for Xarelto, a blood thinner. We hope he is feeling well enough to play again soon.


6) State Senate in Tennessee passed a bill making it OK for people to have a skunk as a pet-- the Tennessee house hasn't voted on the bill yet. I think the whole thing stinks, and no, I am not making any of that up.


5) University of Cincinnati is campaigning to join the Big X; if they do, another team has to go to too, to give the Big X an even number of teams. Memphis?


4) Carolina Panthers signed JJ Jansen to a 5-year, $5.5M contract; who is he, you ask? JJ Jansen is the Carolina long snapper, a critical yet obscure position. There are guys we've rarely heard of who play a long time in the NFL as long snappers.


3) Daytime TV is awful, just putrid. ESPN should be ashamed of themselves for the garbage they put on the air. I'm listening to more music now during the day, but when preseason baseball starts in 13 days, that will make afternoons a lot more fun.


2) NFL Combine is next week; not sure if that is interesting TV or not, but it is very important for NFL teams to learn about players they may or may not draft. Stuff like Geno Smith playing with his cellphone during team interviews- thats a red flag that the guy isn't the person you want playing the most important position on the field.


1) Jim Brown/Michael Jordan share a birthday- February 17. Very strong pairing of sports birthdays right there. I know a couple guys who would try to have sex with their wife on May 17 to heighten their chance of their kid sharing a birthday with those two legends. Seriously, they would. I feel bad for their wives.

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 18

NC-Wilmington won its last 11 games, closest of which was 97-94 OT win at home over Wm & Mary Jan 16; Seahawks made 13-27 on arc in snapping six-game series skid- they lost last three visits here, by 6-23-4 points. W&M allowed 92.5 ppg in losing its last two games- they won five of last six home games. CAA home favorites of 4 or less points are 4-10 vs spread. Five of last nine UNCW wins were by 6 or less points.

Hofstra made 12-24 on arc, drilled Towson 90-58 on road Jan 2, second series win in row after five straight losses. Tigers won last three visits to Long Island by 7-6-14 points. Hofstra won five of its last six road tilts; their subs play least minutes of any bench in country- they're 5-2 as a home favorite. Towson won seven of last ten games; they're 3-2 as road underdog. CAA home favorites of 7 or less points are 7-11 vs spread.

SMU split its last six games after starting season 18-0; Mustangs are 4-1 vs UConn in AAC play, losing 81-73 here LY after winning 64-55 in '14. Mustangs lost two of last three road games- they're shooting 42.3% on arc, #3 in country. UConn won seven of last nine games; they won five of last six home games, losing only to Cincinnati. AAC home favorites of less than 5 points are 4-2 against the spread.

UL-Lafayette beat Tex-Arlington 90-75 at home Jan 30, ULL outscored Mavericks 29-13 on line in game that was tied at half. Cajuns are 5-1 in series, winning 92-89/81-70 in two visits here. ULL is 9-1 in its last ten games; only three of nine wins were on road. UTA won ilast three games by 21-12-31 points; they're 4-1 at home in Sun Belt, losing to UALR by 6. Sun Belt home favorites of 4 or less points are 3-7 vs spread.

Kentucky won last three games by 19-34-27 points, since losing 84-77 at Tennessee Feb 2, when Vols made 30-34 on line, storming back from early 34-13 deficit. Vols lost last eight visits here, with four of last five by 12 or less points. Kentucky is 5-1 as home favorite, with five wins by 19+ points. Tennessee is 1-4 as road dog, with only one road loss by more than 11 points. SEC home favorites of 13+ points are 2-5.

Michigan State won five of last six games, pounding Indiana by 19 in its last game; Spartans lost 77-76 at Wisconsin Jan 17- Badgers outscored State 29-12 on foul line- they're 4-1 in last five series games, but lost last eight visits here, with last one in '13. Badgers won last seven games, with three top 25 wins; they're 2-1 as Big 14 road underdog. Big 14 home favorites of 8+ points are 21-13 against the spread.

Stanford snapped 4-game skid by upsetting Oregon in last game; they're 5-1 in last six games with Washington State, but lost four of last six trips to Pullman- they lost 89-88 here LY. Wazzu lost its last 11 games, five of which were at home; they're 2-9 vs spread in those 11 games, 1-5 as a home underdog. Pac-12 home underdogs of 3 or less points are 11-3 vs spread. Cardinal lost its last four road games, all by double digits.

UCLA is 3-5 in last eight games, with home losses to Washington and USC; home side won five of last six Utah-UCLA games- Utes lost three in row in Westwood, by 27-14-10 points. Utah won seven of last nine games, but lost last two on road; they're 0-2 as Pac-12 dogs. Bruins are 3-2 at home in Pac-12, 2-2 as a home favorite. Pac-12 home teams are 15-10 vs spread in games with spread of 3 or less points.

St Mary's split its last four games after an 18-2 start; they beat Portland 89-74 at home Jan 23, shooting 70.3% inside arc-- Pilots were 11-24 on arc, and +8 in turnovers, still lost for 10th time in last 11 games with the Gaels, who won last four visits here, by 27-22-9-10 points. WCC home underdogs of 8+ points are 5-9 vs spread. Portland lost last three home games, allowing 89.7 ppg; they lost nine of last 12 games overall.

Young Washington team is 2-5 in its last seven games after starting 13-5; Huskies lost last four games with Cal, losing last three series games here, by 3-13-2 points. Golden Bears are 0-5 on Pac-12 road; home side beat spread in their last six games. Cal won its last three games overall, all by double figures after getting its PG Wallace back. Pac-12 home teams are 15-10 vs spread in games with spread of 3 or less points.

UT-Martin lost 82-74 at Eastern Illinois Jan 28; Skyhawks were -8 in turnovers (!5-7) as home side won for 4th time in last five series games. EIU lost by 7-30 points in last two visits here. EIU got swept at home by bad teams LW after winning four in row before that; they're 3-3 on OVC road. OVC home favorites of 7 or less points are 10-17 vs spread. UT-Martin won its last five games after starting OVC play 2-5.

Morehead State lost 77-76 at Tennessee State 12 days ago, Tigers made 58% inside arc, but other than McCall, only 8-21 on foul line. TSU lost six of last seven visits here, losing 72-57 here LY. Eagles are 4-3 as home favorites; five of their last six games were decided by six or less points. Tennessee State is 6-0 vs spread on OVC road, 3-0 as road dog, 4-2 SU. OVC home favorites of 7 or less points are 10-17 against the spread.

South Dakota State-Fort Wayne are tied atop Summit League; State won first meeting 92-76 at home Jan 14- they shot 56.8% inside arc, FW just 29.7%. Home side won last five series games; Jackrabbits losing by 7-10 in last two visits here. State won six of last seven games, split six road games in league. Fort Wayne is 5-1 at home, losing to IUPUI by a hoop. Summit League home underdogs of 5 or less points are 6-3 vs spread.