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Preview: Utes (17-6) at Ducks (19-4)
Date: February 07, 2016 4:00 PM EDT

Oregon has climbed to the top of the Pac-12 thanks to consistency at both ends of the floor, something that's too often eluded Utah this season.


Home dominance also has played a major role in the 16th-ranked Ducks' rise, another psychological hurdle the Utes will have to overcome when they visit Eugene on Sunday following a crushing last-second loss.


Utah began the season in the Top 25 but it's Oregon (19-4, 8-2) that has emerged as the Pac-12's best team, having blended a balanced up-tempo offense and playmaking defense with a distinct advantage at Matthew Knight Arena. That combination has propelled the Ducks to five consecutive wins and eight over a nine-game stretch, including a 77-59 victory over the Utes on Jan. 14.


Utah (17-6, 6-4) bounced back from that defeat to win five straight and was on its way to a sixth Thursday at Oregon State. But Brandon Taylor fouled Stephen Thompson Jr. on a last-second heave from half-court, resulting in three successful free throws and a stunning 71-69 loss.


The Utes put the Beavers in position to win by committing seven of their 12 turnovers in the final seven minutes, squandering a 60-50 lead with 7:44 left.


'There are a lot of mistakes throughout the course of the game. It's unfortunate that it comes down to one that's going to get magnified, but there's plenty to go around,' coach Larry Krystkowiak said.


Utah now faces a Ducks team that's won eight of nine in the series and 21 straight home games.


Oregon controlled play throughout its fifth consecutive victory over the Utes last month, shooting 54.9 percent and holding Utah to a season-low 33.9. It neutralized Jakob Poeltl, limiting the star center to seven points and 1-of-4 shooting.


Chris Boucher led the effort with six blocks and is tops in Division I with 3.39 per game. The junior college transfer has 13 over the past two contests after recording six in Thursday's 76-56 rout of Colorado.


Oregon held the Buffaloes to 33.8 percent shooting to avenge a 91-87 defeat in Boulder on Jan. 17.


"We were flying around, hands up, swatting a lot of balls and we probably got them a little frustrated, but we just tried to play defense and stop them from putting the ball in the hole," forward Dwayne Benjamin said.


Elgin Cook had 18 points to offset an off night from leading scorer Dillon Brooks, held to 10 in 20 minutes while battling foul trouble. Cook has averaged 17.6 points and Boucher 15.4 along with 9.2 rebounds during the winning streak.


Boucher exited in the final minutes with a lower left leg injury, though coach Dana Altman wasn't worried.


"I think he's going to be alright. I think it's just a little bit of a tweak, hopefully," Altman said. "He has become such an important part of our team ... even though his offense was a little bit off, he just changed the game.'


Boucher's status is a big factor with Poeltl, second in the Pac-12 with 17.4 points per game, averaging 23.3 over a five-game tear. The 7-foot sophomore is shooting 66.7 percent in that span after going 8 of 11 in a 20-point, nine-rebound effort against Oregon State.


Poeltl, however, hasn't scored more than seven in three career matchups with Oregon, which dealt the then-No. 9 Utes a 69-58 defeat in Eugene on Feb. 22.

 

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Sunday's Tip Sheet
February 6, 2016


While most sports bettors will be focused on Sunday’s Super Bowl 50, there is a trio of college basketball matchups to get the action started before the big game gets underway at 6:30 p.m.


First up is a Big Ten clash between No. 5 Iowa and Illinois in a 1 p.m. tip. In another 1 p.m. start the No. 17 Miami (FLA) will square-off against Georgia Tech in the ACC followed by Pac-12 tilt between Utah and No. 16 Oregon in a 4:00 p.m. ET start in Eugene.


No. 5 Iowa Hawkeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini (Big Ten Network, 1:00 p.m. ET)


Opening Odds: Iowa -3 ½


Betting Matchup

Iowa is tied with Indiana for the lead in the Big Ten at 9-1 straight-up and it is 7-3 against the spread in conference play. The Hawkeyes only loss was against Maryland in a 74-68 setback on Jan. 28 as 5 ½-point road underdogs. They are the second-highest scoring team in the Big Ten with 80.8 points per game and they are shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from three-point range. Senior forward Jarrod Uthoff is the team’s leading scorer with 18.4 PPG and he has now scored 20 points or more in three of his last five games.


The Fighting Illini out-gunned Rutgers 110-101 in triple overtime their last time out as 6 ½-point favorites on the road, but it was just their third SU win in their first 10 conference games while going 4-6 ATS. Illinois has been a tough bet at home this season at 3-7-2 ATS and it is just 3-6 ATS when closing as an underdog. Led by junior guard Malcolm Hill’s 19.1 PPG, the Illini are averaging a respectable 74.5 points. However, at the other end of the court they are giving-up 76.2 points a game to their opponents.


Betting Trends


--The Hawkeyes are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games and they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win. The total has gone OVER in their last five games played on Sunday.


--The Fighting Illini are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games following a SU win and they have failed to cover in their last four games against a team with a SU winning record. The total has stayed UNDER in 17 of their last 24 Sunday games.


--Head-to-head in this conference clash, the favorite is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings and the total has gone OVER in five of the last seven meetings in Illinois.


Top Super Bowl 50 Prop


Iowa/Illinois first half points (+ 5 ½) or Panthers/Broncos total points (-5 ½)


No. 17 Miami, Fl. Hurricanes at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (ESPNU, 1:00 p.m. ET)


Opening Odds: Miami -3 ½


Betting Matchup


Miami bounced back from a bad 85-69 loss to NC State as a 4 ½-point road favorite with Wednesday’s 79-70 victory against Notre Dame as a five-point favorite at home. The total went OVER in both of those contests after staying UNDER in seven of its previous eight games. The Hurricanes are now 6-3 SU in ACC play with a 4-4-1 record ATS. They are averaging 78.8 PPG and shooting 47.9 percent from the field with Senior guard Sheldon McClellan leading the way. He is averaging 16.1 points and hitting 52.7 percent of his shots from the field.


The Yellow Jackets only win in their last six games was a 90-83 victory against NC State on Jan. 27 as 4 ½-point road underdogs. They are just 2-7 SU in conference play, but their record ATS is a profitable 6-2-1 in those nine games. The total has stayed UNDER in their last two games. Georgia Tech is allowing an average of 71.8 PPG verse a scoring average of 75.9 points, but it has done a good job under the boards with an average of 40.7 rebounds a game, which is tied for third in the ACC.


Betting Trends


-- The Hurricanes have failed to cover in their last four road games, but their record ATS is 18-7-1 in their last 26 games following a SU win. The total has gone OVER in 18 of their last 27 road games.


-- The Yellow Jackets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight home games against a team with a SU winning record on the road, but they improve to 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a SU loss. The total has stayed UNDER in 12 of their last 17 games at home.


-- The road team in this ACC tilt has covered the spread in the last four meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in the last four meetings at Georgia Tech.


Top Super Bowl 50 Prop


Miami, Fl. total points (-5 ½) or Cam Newton/Peyton Manning total pass attempts (+ 5 ½)


Utah Utes at No. 16 Oregon Ducks (ESPN2, 4:00 p.m. ET)


Opening Odds: Oregon -6


Betting Matchup


Utah’s five-game SU winning streak came to an end on Thursday night with a 71-69 loss to Oregon State as a 2 ½-point road favorite. The Utes had been able to cover in their previous four games as favorites and the total has now gone OVER in their last three games. Sophomore forward Jakob Poeltl scored a team-high 20 points in Thursday’s losing effort and on the year he is the Pac-12’s second-leading scorer with 17.4 PPG. He comes into this game with the best field goal percentage (64.7) in the conference.


The Ducks remain at the top of the standings in the Pac-12 at 8-2 SU on the strength of their current five-game winning streak. They have covered the spread in all five victories to move to 7-3 ATS in conference play and the total has gone OVER in four of their last six games. In this past Thursday’s 76-56 romp over Colorado as a 10-point home favorite, Oregon got a big effort from senior forward Elgin Cook with 18 points and six rebounds and defensively it held the Buffalos to a 33.8 shooting percentage from the field. The Ducks have averaged 85 points during this five-game run.


Betting Trends


-- The Utes are 1-5 ATS in their last six Sunday games, but they have covered in four of their last five games against a team with a SU winning record. The total has stayed UNDER in 23 of their last 30 road games.


-- The Ducks have covered ATS in 14 of their last 17 home games and they are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Pac-12 games. The total has stayed UNDER in six of their last eight Sunday games.


-- Oregon has won seven of the last eight meetings SU including a 77-59 victory on Jan. 14 as a six-point road underdog. They have a 5-2-1 edge ATS in those games and the total has stayed UNDER in the last five meetings.


Top Super Bowl 50 Prop

Utah total points (-15 ½) or Ted Ginn Jr. total receiving yards (+15 ½)

 

[CNOTES]

College basketball knowledge
Notes for Sunday's games..........


UConn swept East Carolina 65-52/60-49 LY, in first year as conference rivals; Huskies won five of last six games; they're 4-1 on the AAC road, with wins by 8-12-26-20 points- their only road loss was at Tulsa by 9. ECU won two of last three games, losing last game iat home in two OTs to Houston. Pirates are 1-4 at home in AAC, losing by 3-24-15-4, with win vs Temple. AAC double digit home favorites are 5-10 vs spread.


Iowa won 11 of its last 12 games but lost last road game, at Maryland; Hawkeyes won four of last five games with Illinois; their 81-74 win here in '14 was first in last ten visits here. Iowa has road wins by 7-17-14 points. Illinois is 3-7 in league; three of its last four games went to OT, including triple OT at Rutgers in last game Wednesday. Big 14 double digit home underdogs are 7-1 against the spread.


Miami won four of last five games but is 1-3 on ACC road with win by 14 at BC- Hurricanes are 4-2 in last six games with Georgia Tech; road team won last five regular season meetings. Tech lost seven of its last nine games, losing last three at home, by 1-4-9 points; their one win at home was an upset of Virginia. ACC home underdogs of less than five points are 5-6 against the spread.


St Bonaventure won last two games with Saint Louis by 3-16 points in series where Billikens lost three of last four visits here, with losses by 15-17-10 points. Bonnies won last two games by 16-10 points, scoring 83.5 ppg; they're 3-1 at home in A-14, winning by 12-5-16 points, with loss to Dayton. Billikens lost 13 of last 17 gamesA-14 double digit home favorites are 12-8 against the spread.


SMU beat South Florida 72-58 at home Jan 2, outscoring Bulls 20-8 on foul line; Mustangs are 4-1 in series, winning by 11 here LY, after losing at USF in '14. SMU lost two of last three games aftr an 18-0 start; they have half-game lead for AAC regular season title, only thing they've got left to play for. AAC double digit underdogs are 12-7 vs spread, 2-2 at home. USF is 0-5 in AAC, with three losses by 7 or less points.


James Madison won 86-82 in OT at Hofstra Jan 16, its third win in last four games with Pride, who were 8-35 on arc in that game last month on Long Island. Hofstra lost last three visits here, by 21-6-9 points. CAA home favorites of 5 or less points are 5-9 vs spread. Dukes are 7-4 in CAA, but only 2-3 at home. Hofstra won four of last five games, but lost at home to UNCW last game, blowing 20-point lead.


Tulsa lost 81-66 in Houston 11 days ago; Hurricane was 3-26 on arc as they lost for first time in four AAC meetings with Cougars. AAC home favorites of 8 or less points are 4-9 vs spread. Tulsa won its last four at home by 9+ points after losing home opener to SMU; they lost in OT at Temple in last game. Houston upset SMU last game, despite Gray not playing with injured ankle. Cougars won last three games overall.


Oregon hammered Utah 77-59 in Salt Lake City Jan 14, holding Utes to 34% from floor; Ducks won last five games with Utah, winning by 46-9-11 in last three series games here. Oregon won its last five games; they're 5-0 at home in Pac-12, with four wins by 8+ points. Utah won five of last six games but lost at Oregon State last game after fouling shooter at midcourt at buzzer. Pac-12 home favorites of 7 or less points are 14-9.


Marist (+14) lost 77-66 at Siena eight days ago, covering thru back door after being down 22 with 6:58 left; Siena won five of last six series tilts, with last three visits here (2-1S) decided by total of 7 points. Red Foxes lost last 11 games, last four by 11+ points; they're 0-5 vs spread in its home games, 0-3 as a dog. MAAC home underdogs of 5+ points are 1-5 vs spread. Siena won five of its last six games, is 3-3 on MAAC road.


Iona beat Niagara 65-52 at home Jan 4, pulling away in last 10:00; Gaels won last six series games, winning last two visits here by one point each. Iona's last three visits here were decided by total of 5 points. Gaels are 4-2 on MAAC road, losing at Rider/Fairfield; three of their four wins on road were by 12+. MAAC double digit favorites are 4-6 vs spread, 1-1 on road. Niagara lost six of last seven, including last three home games.


Canisius lost 79-68 at Rider last Sunday; Broncs scored 1.25 ppg, made 8-15 on arc, only 17-30 on line. Rider won last three series games by 11-1-13 points- they won three of last four visits here. Griffins lost four in row, allowing 86.5 ppg; they lost last five MAAC home tilts. MAAC home favorites of 3 or less points are 3-6 vs spread. Rider won six of its last eight games, splitting its last four games on foreign soil.


Fairfield lost 72-66 at Manhattan Jan 2, in brickfest where teams made a combined 10-37 on arc- Stags led by 6 early in second half. Home teams won eight of last nine series games- Jaspers are 1-7 in last eight visits to Fairfield, losing last two by 4-13 points. Stags scored 63 ppg in losing last two games; they're 4-3 at home. MAAC single digit home favorites are 12-15 vs spread. Manhattan won three of its last four games. .

 

[CNOTES]

Sunday's six-pack


-- I'm wondering if it would be fun to hit Las Vegas for the Super Bowl some year; I mean, I know it would be fun, but more fun than usual?
-- Home underdogs are 14-5 vs spread. in Sun Belt games, 8-16 in Atlantic 14.
-- Home favorites are 29-16 in Big 14 games, 27-14 in SEC games, 15-24 in WCC.
-- Golden State, San Antonio are a combined 51-0 at home this season.
-- Clippers G Austin Rivers is out 4-6 weeks with a broken hand.
-- Pete Rose should've played football; Edward DeBartolo was elected to the Hall of Fame last night, despite pleading guilty to a felony in 1998. He didn't play, he didn't coach, but he is in the Hall of Fame and he is a criminal. Its good to have friends.


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Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday.......


13) First of all, congrats to Rams Orlando Pace, Kevin Greene on getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Greene was born in Schenectady, NY, hometown of Pat Riley, about 10 miles from Armadillo World Headquarters.


12) Kansas State 80, Oklahoma 69-- You go 6-24 on the arc when you normally shoot 40%, you'll probably lose.


11) Notre Dame 80, North Carolina 76-- ND was 31-38 on the foul line, scoring 80 points while turning ball over only twice the whole game. That doesn't happen much. Tar Heels were #1 in country, then lost two games in a row.


10) Pacific 77, BYU 72-- Cougars beat St Mary's Thursday, then lost as a 16-point home favorite here- they're not a good defensive team.


9) Fresno State 111, UNLV 104 2OT-- Wheels have fallen off for Rebels, now their freshman center Zimmerman is hurt- they're out of big players. Interesting though that George Karl might get fired; would he be interested in coaching at UNLV?


8) West Virginia 80, Baylor 69-- Mountaineers are on top in Big X, which will get at least six of its ten teams into the NCAAs.


7) Bad Beat of the Day: San Diego State (-6.5) 78, New Mexico 71-- If you took the points with the Lobos, don't watch SportsCenter. New Mexico led by five points with 0:15 left in regulation, getting 6.5 points and they didn't cover. Oy.


6) Illinois State 58, Wichita State 53-- Shockers led by 12 at half; this was their first loss since December 19 at Seton Hall. Illinois State shot 27% from the floor and won, which almost never happens- Wichita scored 20 points in second half.


5) Marshall 109, Tex-San Antonio 91-- Mike D'Antoni's brother is Marshall's coach; they run like hell, scoring 98.3 ppg in last three games. Thundering Herd is 8-3 in Conference USA, after starting its pre-conference schedule 0-6.


4) Michigan State 89, Michigan 73-- Game wasn't nearly this close; Spartans drilled 14-22 on arc, are 47-80 on the arc in last three games. Thats 58.8%!!!!


3) There were 201,003 spectators at the Phoenix Open golf tournament yesterday; some of them were drinking. Sounds like it needs to be added to my list of visits to make in the near future. Could also do college basketball and the Suns while there.


2) Why do college basketball teams bring their benches onto the court during breaks in action? It makes no sense; NBA teams don't do it and they have fans closer than lot of the college teams. Do coaches not want to be heard chewing out their players?


1) South Carolina 81, Texas A&M 78-- Huge win for Frank Martin's team, which is 20-3 but having played non-conference schedule #288, was lacking in quality wins. On Selection Sunday, this game will be huige for them.

 

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]College Basketball Trend Report
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E CAROLINA (10 - 12) at CONNECTICUT (16 - 6) - 2/7/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 130-180 ATS (-68.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 122-170 ATS (-65.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 79-117 ATS (-49.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 65-91 ATS (-35.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.


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

IOWA (18 - 4) at ILLINOIS (11 - 12) - 2/7/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


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


MIAMI (17 - 4) at GEORGIA TECH (12 - 10) - 2/7/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 112-79 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 112-79 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 103-71 ATS (+24.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 102-70 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MIAMI is 127-90 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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


SAINT LOUIS (8 - 13) at ST BONAVENTURE (14 - 6) - 2/7/2016, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 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
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

SMU (19 - 2) at S FLORIDA (5 - 19) - 2/7/2016, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
S FLORIDA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
S FLORIDA is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
S FLORIDA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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


HOFSTRA (16 - 7) at JAMES MADISON (17 - 7) - 2/7/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 140 to 144.5 since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 66-91 ATS (-34.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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


HOUSTON (16 - 6) at TULSA (14 - 8) - 2/7/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 118-89 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.


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


UTAH (17 - 6) at OREGON (19 - 4) - 2/7/2016, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.


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


SIENA (16 - 8) at MARIST (4 - 17) - 2/7/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.


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


IONA (13 - 9) at NIAGARA (6 - 18) - 2/7/2016, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
IONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.
NIAGARA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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


RIDER (10 - 14) at CANISIUS (10 - 14) - 2/7/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 99-68 ATS (+24.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
RIDER is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CANISIUS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
CANISIUS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
CANISIUS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


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


MANHATTAN (9 - 11) at FAIRFIELD (12 - 11) - 2/7/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games this season.
MANHATTAN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.


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

 

[CNOTES]

DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME

Utah at Oregon - Sunday February 7, 2016
The Utes head to Oregon today where they are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games versus the Ducks. Oregon is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Ducks favored by 11. Dunkel Picks: Oregon (-5 1/2).


Southern Methodist
@
South Florida
Game 867-868
February 7, 2016 @ 2:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Southern Methodis
67.637
South Florida
57.265
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Southern Methodis
by 10 1/2
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Southern Methodis
by 16
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida
(+16); Under




Hofstra
@
James Madison
Game 869-870
February 7, 2016 @ 3:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Hofstra
59.604
James Madison
58.839
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Hofstra
by 1
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: James Madison
by 4 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra
(+4 1/2); Under




Houston
@
Tulsa
Game 871-872
February 7, 2016 @ 3:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Houston
55.424
Tulsa
65.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Tulsa
by 9 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Tulsa
by 7
143
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa
(-7); Over




Utah
@
Oregon
Game 873-874
February 7, 2016 @ 4:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Utah
68.396
Oregon
79.249
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Oregon
by 11
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Oregon
by 5 1/2
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon
(-5 1/2); Over




Siena
@
Marist
Game 875-876
February 7, 2016 @ 12:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Siena
57.797
Marist
47.301
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Siena
by 10 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Siena
by 9
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena
(-9); Over




Iona
@
Niagara
Game 877-878
February 7, 2016 @ 2:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Iona
58.005
Niagara
44.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Iona
by 13
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Iona
by 10
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iona
(-10); Over




Rider
@
Canisius
Game 879-880
February 7, 2016 @ 3:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Rider
55.509
Canisius
50.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Rider
by 5
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Canisius
by 1
144
Dunkel Pick: Rider
(+1); Under




East Carolina
@
Connecticut
Game 859-860
February 7, 2016 @ 12:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: East Carolina
54.082
Connecticut
74.149
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Connecticut
by 20
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Connecticut
by 17
134
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut
(-17); Under




Manhattan
@
Fairfield
Game 881-882
February 7, 2016 @ 3:30 pm


Dunkel Rating: Manhattan
53.451
Fairfield
52.078
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Manhattan
by 1 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Fairfield
by 4
149
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan
(+4); Under




Iowa
@
Illinois
Game 861-862
February 7, 2016 @ 1:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Iowa
75.903
Illinois
62.440
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Iowa
by 13 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Iowa
by 10 1/2
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa
(-10 1/2); Under
Miami (Fla.)




@
Georgia Tech
Game 863-864
February 7, 2016 @ 1:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Miami (Fla.)
68.496
Georgia Tech
69.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Georgia Tech
by 1
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Miami (Fla.)
by 4 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech
(+4 1/2); Over




Saint Louis
@
St. Bonaventure
Game 865-866
February 7, 2016 @ 2:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Saint Louis
49.227
St. Bonaventure
60.150
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: St. Bonaventure
by 11
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: St. Bonaventure
by 14 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick: Saint Louis
(+14 1/2); Over

 

[CNOTES]

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS




ECU at UCONN 12:00 PM


ECU +17.5




SIE at MRST 12:00 PM


MRST +8.0 BEST BET




IOWA at ILL 01:00 PM


IOWA -9.5 BEST BET




MIA at GT 01:00 PM


MIA -3.0




IONA at NIAG 02:00 PM


NIAG +10.5




SMU at USF 02:00 PM

SMU -15.5 BEST BET




SLU at SBON 02:00 PM


SBON -13.0 BEST BET



RID at CAN 03:00 PM


RID +1.5




HOU at TLSA 03:00 PM


HOU +6.0 BEST BET



HOF at JMU 03:00 PM


JMU -2.5




MAN at FAIR 03:30 PM


FAIR -5.0 BEST BET

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Longhorns (16-7) at Sooners (19-3)
Date: February 08, 2016 9:00 PM EDT

Oklahoma should fall from the top spot of the AP Top 25, but the bigger concern for coach Lon Kruger's squad is regaining its composure in time to rebound from another Big 12 road defeat.


Though the top-ranked Sooners haven't dropped a home game in more than a year, they must be sharp enough to prevent surging Texas from earning a fifth straight victory Monday night and third over a Top 25 opponent on the road.


The country's top 3-point shooting team at 46.2 percent coming into the weekend, Oklahoma (19-3, 7-3) went a season-worst 6-of-24 from beyond the arc in Saturday's 80-69 loss at Kansas State. It was an all-around rough night for the Sooners, who failed to hold an early nine-point lead, allowed the Wildcats to shoot better than any opponent has against them (52.9 percent) this season and reached a boiling point when senior Isaiah Cousins received a late technical for kicking the ball into the crowd.


"If you do not play well and if you get out-fought, you are probably not going to win games in the Big 12," said Kruger, whose team is tied with Kansas and the Longhorns for second in the league behind West Virginia.


"It is a tough lesson for us but we will have to bounce back and play better."


All of Oklahoma's losses have come on the road, with Saturday's the largest margin of defeat.


The Sooners have won 18 straight at home since losing to Kansas State in overtime Jan. 10, 2015. Included in the run was a 71-69 victory over Texas (16-7, 7-3) on Feb. 17 - the Sooners' fourth straight in the series.


Buddy Hield (25.6 points per game) went 4 of 17 for 12 points in that meeting, and averaged 14 while shooting 33.3 percent in the last three with Texas. The nation's second-leading scorer had 23 points Saturday but shot 7 of 16 and didn't attempt his first free throw until the final 10 minutes.


"Everyone is going to make it tough for me," said Hield, who had trouble shaking Kansas State's Wesley Iwundu. "I just have to find a way to score the ball ... I just have to do a better job."


Cousins scored 16 and Ryan Spangler added 14 with 10 rebounds. Second-leading scorer Jordan Woodard (13.7 ppg) went 0 for 6 and failed to score in 29 minutes Saturday. Woodard made up for Hield's offensive struggles at home against Texas last season by scoring a team-high 13.


The Longhorns have dropped three straight at Oklahoma by a combined 20 points, but won 67-59 at No. 15 Baylor on Monday and followed with Saturday's 69-59 home victory over Texas Tech. The Big 12 leader in defensive field-goal percentage (40.2) during conference play, Texas held the Red Raiders to 38.8 percent after Baylor made just 35.2 percent of its attempts.


"We are feeling good," guard Isaiah Taylor said. "We are confident as a team right now, but we are not satisfied and we are not going to ease up. This team is hungry."


Texas, which also won 56-49 at then-No. 6 West Virginia last month, is 4-2 against ranked opponents in 2015-16. First-year Longhorns coach Shaka Smart is eager to see how his team handles this task.


"It's a great opportunity and at the same time, a great challenge," he said. "I would hope our guys are really excited. I'm excited."


Taylor averages a team-leading 15.3 points but 6.5 on 8-of-35 shooting in four games against Oklahoma.

 

[CNOTES]

Monday's Tip Sheet
February 7, 2016


Big Monday on ESPN features a pair of interesting matchups in both the ACC and the Big 12.


In the opener, the Louisville Cardinals with go on the road to Durham in the first of two February showdowns against the unranked Duke Blue Devils.


Later Monday night, the Texas Longhorns get a shot at one of the top dogs in the conference when they go on the road to Norman to face Oklahoma.

No. 19 Louisville Cardinals at Duke Blue Devils (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. )

Opening Odds: Duke -3 ½

Betting Matchup

The beleaguered Cardinals responded with a resounding 79-47 pasting of the Boston College Eagles as 20-point home favorites this past Saturday just a day after the team announced its self-imposed one-year postseason ban for some alleged wrongdoings. Louisville is now tied for the lead in the ACC at 8-2 straight-up with a 4-6 record against the spread. The total stayed UNDER the 127 ½-point line against BC and it has stayed UNDER in its last three games.

Along with the Cardinals’ issues off the court, they had to face the Eagles without the services of their top scorer Damion Lee. The senior guard missed that game with a knee injury and he is listed as questionable for Monday night. In 22 previous starts he has averaged 17 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field. Louisville is averaging 79 points per game and hitting 48.3 percent of its shots.

Duke took a positive step towards moving back into the national rankings with Saturday’s 88-80 victory against NC State, but it failed to cover as an 11 ½-point home favorite. This was just the third SU win in the Blue Devils last seven games and during this slide they are a costly 2-5 ATS. The total went OVER the closing 152 ½-point line in that win after staying UNDER in five of their previous seven outings.

One of the biggest issues that Duke has had over the past few weeks is consistency in its scoring. The Blue Devils are averaging a healthy 84.8 points a game, which is the fifth-highest total in the nation, but this number has dropped to 77.3 points in their last seven games. The 88 points scored against NC State could be a good sign especially with sophomore guard Grayson Allen leading the way with a game-high 28 points. He is the second-highest scorer in the ACC this season with 20.9 PPG.

Betting Trends

-- The Cardinals have failed to cover in their last five road games and they are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a SU win. The total has gone OVER in six of their last seven games on the road.

-- The Blue Devils are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against a team with a SU winning record. The total has gone OVER in six of their last eight games played at home.

-- Duke has won two of three meetings both SU and ATS since Louisville joined the ACC. The total went OVER in two of those three games.

Texas Longhorns at No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Oklahoma -9

Betting Matchup

Texas continues to stay in the hunt for the Big 12 regular season title at 7-3 SU in conference play and it is riding a four-game winning streak both SU and ATS following Saturday’s 69-59 victory against Texas Tech as a 9 ½-point home favorite. The total stayed UNDER 133 ½ points in that game and it has stayed UNDER in all four games during this current run.

Senior guard Javan Felix led all scorers in Saturday’s win with 20 points, but the main force behind the Longhorns’ success this season has been junior guard Isaiah Taylor. He leads the team in points (15.3) and assists (5.1) and he is shooting a team-best 44.4 percent from the field. Texas is averaging 72.7 PPG and it is shooting just 43.9 percent as a team.

This will probably be the second time this season that Oklahoma gives up the top spot in the AP Top 25 following Saturday’s stunning 80-69 road loss to Kansas State as a five-point favorite. It was the Sooners third conference loss against seven SU wins and they are now 4-6 ATS in those 10 games. The total went OVER 148 in Saturday’s loss and it has gone OVER in four of their last five games.

Buddy Hield is one of the top scorers in the nation with 25.6 PPG and the senior guard came close to matching that average against Kansas State with 23 points. The Sooners have three other players averaging at least 11 points a game as part of an offense that is ranked fourth in the nation in scoring (85.0 PPG). Hield is connecting on 52.4 percent of his shots from the field and he is shooting an effective 51.1 percent from three-point range.

Betting Trends

-- The Longhorns have covered ATS in their last five games against a team with a SU winning record and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a SU win. The total has stayed UNDER in their last four road games.

-- The Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a SU loss and they have failed to cover in five of their last seven games at home. The total has gone OVER in eight of their last nine home games.

-- Head-to-head in this Big 12 tilt, the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the total has gone OVER in four of the last six games.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Cardinals (19-4) at Blue Devils (17-6)
Date: February 08, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

Rick Pitino doesn't believe his Louisville players should be punished for the mistakes of others, but he won't mind if they take out their frustrations on opponents.


Coming off an emotional performance after learning their postseason fate, the 19th-ranked Cardinals hope to have leading scorer Damion Lee back Monday night when they try to take over sole possession of the ACC lead with a victory at Duke.


A day after school president James Ramsey announced that the team wouldn't play in the conference or NCAA tournaments, Louisville responded by outscoring Boston College 44-20 in the paint and forcing 18 turnovers in Saturday's 79-47 home rout.


Ramsey said an investigation revealed that violations did occur when the school reviewed allegations by escort Katina Powell that former basketball staffer Andre McGee paid her and other dancers to strip and have sex with recruits and players.


Louisville's streak of nine straight NCAA tournament appearances will end with the ban. Pitino said after Saturday's game that it's wrong to make players pay the price.


"This is wrong," said Pitino, who is set to coach his 1,000th game (741-258). "It's a bad system, but that does not mean we are not wrong in what we've done."


Trey Lewis stepped up with 16 points Saturday, Deng Adel scored 13 and Chinanu Onuaku pulled down 13 rebounds as the Cardinals (19-4, 8-2) shot 50.9 percent. Lee, averaging a team-high 17.0 points, did not play because of a bruised knee.


After last Monday's 71-65 home win over North Carolina, Louisville moved into a first-place tie atop the ACC following the Tar Heels' loss to Notre Dame on Saturday and can now take over sole possession at Cameron Indoor Stadium.


"We just have to make sure we rally around each other and continue to support each other throughout the whole thing," said Lee, whose status remains uncertain. "We have accomplished a mini goal, now we have one day to prepare for Duke."


Louisville leads the ACC in points allowed per game (59.8) and defensive field-goal percentage (37.6) after holding opponents to a 23.7 3-point percentage in its last two. It should be tested against a Duke team averaging a league-high 84.8 points.


The Blue Devils also have hit 25 of 51 from beyond the arc in their past two games, including a season-high 14 in Saturday's 88-80 win over N.C. State in coach Mike Krzyzewski's return following a one-game absence due to illness.


Since dropping four of five to fall out of the Top 25 for the first time since 2007, the Blue Devils (17-6, 6-4) have gotten back on track with back-to-back victories and snapped their first two-game home skid since '07 against the Wolf Pack.


Grayson Allen finished with 28 points and four 3-pointers, while Luke Kennard had 26 and six off the bench. Allen, who ranks second in the ACC with 20.9 points per game, has totaled 56 while making 11 of 17 from beyond the arc in his last two.


Duke now braces for a challenging stretch against Louisville, Virginia and UNC.


"I think we're very prepared," Allen said. "One thing we've been doing very well these past couple of weeks is our preparation for games has been there."


The Blue Devils have lost four of six against the Cardinals but won 63-52 at Louisville last season. They've won seven straight at home versus ranked opponents.

 

[CNOTES]

Top 25 Betting Recap
February 8, 2016




The Week of Feb. 1-7 of the 2015-16 NCAA Basketball betting season is in the books, and today, we're going to be taking a look at each of the Top 25 teams in the rankings and see how they did from an ATS perspective in this go around this past week.


(Results in parentheses represent SU Result/ATS Result)


1) Oklahoma (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Sooners have traditionally struggled at Kansas State, at least against the number, and they did so again in their trip to Manhattan Saturday. The Wildcats polished off the Sooners 80-69 for a signature win, and Oklahoma's worst loss in over a year. The Sooners head into the next week just 4-9 ATS over their past 13 outings with Texas and Kansas on tap.


2) North Carolina (0-2 SU/0-2 ATS)
It was a forgettable week for the Tar Heels, who lost by six at Louisville and by four at Notre Dame. UNC is mired in a 1-5 ATS tailspin heading into the new week, but they'll meet a Boston College team Tuesday which the Heels blasted 89-62 Jan. 30. But another tough battle looms next Sunday when Pitt comes calling to the Dean Dome.


3) Villanova (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
The Wildcats humped up on Creighton, 83-58, and followed it up with a convincing 12-point road win in Providence Saturday to position the Wildcats for a possible run at the No. 1 spot in the rankings with Oklahoma and North Carolina each losing. The 'under' has hit in three straight for 'Nova, and is 6-3 over the past nine.


4) Maryland (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Terps handled Purdue 72-61 Saturday to win for the fourth straight time, as they look to move up in the rankings. Maryland is 3-1 ATS over their past four games, and the 'under' has hit in six consecutive outings. Maryland gets a breather against in-state opponent Bowie State, who likely will face a Top 2 team for the first time in their history.


5) Iowa (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
The Hawkeyes were double-digit favorites in Champaign Sunday and ended up with a 77-65 victory. After a road game in Bloomington against Indiana Thursday, the Hawkeyes will be home to Minnesota next Saturday. Iowa is 8-0 SU and 7-1 ATS over their past eight outings at home.




6) Xavier (2-0- SU/0-2 ATS)
While Xavier wasn't very impressive, they didn't taste defeat in home games aginst St. John's and Marquette. The Musketeers are just 2-4 ATS over their past six games, but consistency has been in the totals. The 'over' has hit in three straight, and five of the past six, heading into their road outing at Creighton Tuesday. They'll also get a second crack at Butler in Indianapolis. The Musketeers topped the Bulldogs 88-69 with an easy cover back on Jan. 2.


7) Kansas (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
Oklahoma might not have been able to solve K-State, but the Jayhawks had no trouble with their Sunflower State brethren in Wednesday's 77-59 win against the Wildcats. The Jayhawks won and covered each of their games double-digit favorites with their 'under' hitting. The 'under' is now 4-1 in the past five games for Kansas, and 7-2 over the past nine.


8) Texas A&M (0-2 SU/0-2 ATS)
The Aggies rose to a school-best No. 5 ranking heading into their game at Arkansas Jan. 27. However, they have losses in three of the past four and are likely to fall out of the Top 10. The Aggies are reeling, going 1-4 ATS in their past five games, and 3-6-1 ATS over their past 10 outings. The 'under' has hit in seven of the past eight games for the Aggies.


9) Virginia (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Hoos negotiated potential pitfalls against Boston College and at Pittsburgh for their third straight unbeaten week after a handful of hiccups in early January. Virginia's stifling defense is the key to their turnaround, as they have given up 50 or fewer points in three straight games. The 'under' is 3-0 in their past three after a 3-0 'over' run from Jan. 19-26.


10) Michigan State (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
Sparty appears to have rectified their problems, ripping off a fourth straight win and cover in Ann Arbor against Michigan. Not only have they won, they have won by nine or more points in each of the outings. Michigan State is on their way back up, but they face two measuring stick games at Purdue and home to Indiana next weekend.


11) Providence (0-2 SU/0-2 ATS)
The Friars were humming right along, especially on the road, until a shocking seven-point loss at DePaul Feb. 2. Unfortunately it was Groundhog Day for the Friars, as they were tripped up by 12 against Villanova at home. They're now 1-3 ATS over their past four outings, and they haven't been good at home, either. Providence has slipped to 1-4 SU/ATS over their past five home games.


12) Southern Methodist (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Mustangs tasted defeat for the first time Jan. 24 at Temple, and things haven't been the same since. They were dumped at Houston to kick off the week, and they're now 0-2 ATS against the Cougars this season. Fortunately for Larry Brown's team, they rebouded with a wire-to-wire 92-58 victory over South Florida on Sunday. If SMU is going to get untracked they need to get their offense rolling again.


13) Iowa State (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Cyclones finally rectified their problems with a five-point win at Oklahoma State, 64-59, to snap a two-game mini skid. The defense was back against the Cowboys, allowing just 59 points, and the 'under' is now an impressive 6-0-1 over the past seven games. The 'Clones head to Lubbock to meet Texas Tech, a team they topped 76-69 back on Jan. 6 in a win and non-cover at home.


14) West Virginia (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
The Mountaineers rebounded from their loss at Florida last weekend with a road win at Iowa State and a home win over Baylor. The Mountaineers improved to 4-1 ATS over their past five games, and 7-2 ATS over their past nine outings. West Virginia will travel to Kansas Tuesday. They knocked off the Jayhawks 74-63 in Morgantown back on Jan. 12. They also host TCU Saturday, a team they topped 95-87 on Jan. 4.


15) Baylor (0-2 SU/0-2 ATS)
Baylor was punched around this past week, losing by an average of 9.5 points per game against Texas and at West Virginia. The Bears are 0-5-1 ATS over their past six outings dating back to Jan. 16. They'll look to get untracked at Kansas State, a team they needed overtime to vanquish in Waco back on Jan. 20 in a non-cover.


16) Oregon (2-0 SU/ATS)
2-0 The Ducks rolled into their game Sunday against on a 5-0 SU/ATS run and they extended that streak to six with a 76-66 home win over Utah. Their improved offense has been the key to their winning ways lately, and they'll look to sweep California and Stanford when they travel to the Bay Area this week. Oregon dumped Cal 68-65 in a non-cover Jan. 6, and they beat Stanford 71-58 in a cover back on Jan. 10.


17) Miami-Florida (1-0 SU/1-0 ATS)
The Hurricanes got back on track with an impressive 79-70 win over Notre Dame to kick things off, and then finished up the week with a 75-68 win at Georgia Tech. Miami returns home Tuesday to face Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes have been unstoppable at home lately, going 9-0 SU/7-1-1 ATS since a one-point upset against Northeastern back on Nov. 27.


18) Purdue (0-1 SU/0-1 ATS)
The Boilermakers had just one game in the past week, and they hung around for a while before slipping up at Maryland 72-61. It's been a difficult run for the Boilers, as they're now 1-4 ATS over their past five games. They'll host Michigan State Tuesday. Purdue is 13-1 SU at home this season, and they have covered seven of their past nine in West Lafayette.


19) Louisville (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
It was a good week for the Cards, who knocked off the Coaches' Poll No. 1 club, UNC, and then they embarrassed Boston College by 32 points Saturday. The Cardinals are now 6-1 SU and 4-3 ATS over their past seven heading into a game against wounded, but still dangerous, Duke on the road. Louisville is 0-5 ATS in their past five road games dating back to Dec. 2.

20) Kentucky (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Wildcats continue to have difficulties on the road, and they continue to take care of business at home. The Wildcats were dumped in Knoxville by a so-so Tennessee, and then returned home to bag Florida by 19 points. It could be another up and down week with a home game against Georgia, and a trip to South Carolina. Kentucky is 13-0 SU and they're 6-1 ATS over their past seven at Rupp, while going 2-5 SU/ATS in their past seven road outings.


21) Wichita State (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Shockers were humming right along until Illinois State cooled them off Saturday in Normal. It snapped an impressive 8-0 ATS run for the Shockers. They'll step out of conference against New Mexico State before traveling to Drake, a team just 2-10 ATS over their past 12. Look for the Shockers to be favored by at least 10-15 points in that late-week conference tilt.


22) Indiana (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Hoosiers were cooled off in State College, slipping up 68-63 in a game which is sure to be called a bad loss when the seeds are determined for the big dance in March. Indiana is now just 1-3 ATS over the past four games, and 1-3 ATS in their past four road outings, too. The 'under' has hit in three in a row for Indiana, and the under is 7-3 in the past 10.


23) Arizona (2-0 SU/2-0 ATS)
The Wildcats have had their troubles on the road this season, but that wasn't the case in a jaunt through the Evergreen State this weekend. They won and covered on the Palouse, 79-64, Feb. 3 at Washington State, and followed that up with a 77-72 win and narrow cover in Seattle against Washington. Defense is key to their success, allowing an average of just 66.2 points per game over the past three, all 'under' results. They look to exact revenge on UCLA and USC this week, two teams which they lost to in early January.


24) Dayton (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS)
Dayton moved into the Top 25 this past week, and apparently they want to stay. They ran roughshod over La Salle and George Mason, winning by an average of 24.5 points. They Flyers improved to 5-1 ATS in their past six games with their win at George Mason Saturday.


25) South Carolina (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS)
The Gamecocks are a difficult team to figure out. They were tripped up at Georgia, a team they are better than but a place they haven't fared particularly well over the years, but they totally recovered and won outright as a 9 1/2-point underdog. The Cocks are 3-1 ATS over their past four, and the 'over' is also 3-1 during the impressive span. They face Louisiana State and Kentucky, both at home. Neither team has been particularly impressive on the road, so it could be a good week for Carolina.

 

[CNOTES]

Monday's six-pack


My six favorite Super Bowls


6) Steelers 31, Rams 19-- First time your team gets there, it is cool no matter what.
5) Chiefs 23, Vikings 7-- Just for NFL Films highlights, with Hank Stram miked.
4) Saints 31, Colts 17-- Saints were bad for long time; their fans deserved this game.
3) Raiders 32, Vikings 14-- Was good to see John Madden win a championship.
2) Steelers 27, Cardinals 23-- Good ballgame, dramatic ending.
1) Rams 23, Titans 16-- In my world, the greatest sporting event ever played.


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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Sunday.......


13) Broncos 24, Panthers 10-- In the excellent football movie Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino's character says more than once, "On any given Sunday, you're going to win or you're going to lose. The question is, can you win or lose like a man?"Cam Newton is going to have to learn that an NFL QB has to the face the music, win or lose.


When you lose, you have to grit your teeth and answer the media's questions, no matter how much you might hate it. Thats why quarterbacks and coaches make the big bucks- it is part of the job. Maybe you're purposely boring like Belichick, but you can not storm off the stage like a frustrated 10-year old. its not what a quarterback does,. .


12) Underdogs covered seven of last nine Super Bowls, winning six SU.


11) It was a sloppy Super Bowl and that includes the officials; when Ron Rivera watches this tape, he is not going to be happy with the officiating.


10) Next September 8, Broncos will host the 2016 season opener on a Thursday, the new NFL tradition, but that Bronco team is going to look a lot different than this one, with Peyton Manning probably retiring.


9) If you're Brock Osweiler and Broncos don't put the franchise tag on you, aren't you better off getting paid somewhere else, where the team has lesser espectations? There is nowhere to go but downhill in Denver; will be interesting to see what he does.


8) Houston Texan fans have to be bittersweet; Gary Kubiak went 63-66 in his eight years as the Houston coach, winning two playoff games. Basically, his tenure was one of underachieving. Then he goes to Denver and wins a title in his first year. Oy.


Also, Wade Phillips' dad coached the Houston Oilers for six years (59-38), so seeing his son hoist the Lombardi Trophy had to make Texan fans at least a little happy.


7) Rough week for Hofstra's basketball team; on Thursday, they lost 70-67 at home to NC-Wilmington, after being up 38-18 with 2:24 left in first half. On Sunday, they lost 98-95 in OT at James Madison, after leading 45-31 with 1:02 left in the first half. For a team that starts three seniors, that not good.


Hofstra's subs play the 2nd-least minutes of any bench in the country and it shows late in games. Hope they're having a big recruiting year- lot of points are graduating.


6) North Carolina/Oklahoma both lost Saturday, the first time since Feb 2, 2013 the #1 and #2 teams in country lost on the same day.


5) It cost $7 for a bottle of water at the Super Bowl. .An average-sized bottle.


4) San Diego State's basketball team has won 161 games in a row when they led with 5:00 to play; streak almost ended Saturday, but they escaped with an OT win over the Lobos at Viejas Arena, after trailing by 5 with 0:15 left to play.


3) Did my taxes Sunday; they ask you if you want to contibute $3 to any political campaigns-- ha!!! Maybe someday I'll do a list of 13 things I'd rather do than give money to a weasel politician- it'll include just about anything.


2) Mexico played Venezuela in the Caribbean (baseball) World Series Sunday; their uniforms were covered with advertisements, something different to see.


1) Phoenix Open golf tournament actually overlapped for close to a half hour with the Super Bowl, with the playoff in Phoenix going four holes. Weird to see another major sporting event going on while the Super Bowl was being played.

 

[CNOTES]

College basketball knowledge


Notes for Monday's games..........


Georgetown won 93-73 at St John's Jan 13, making 10-24 on arc in tilt that saw both teams take 30+ FTs. Hoyas lost five of last seven games since then- they lost two of last three home games. Johnnies lost last 10 visits here, last five by double digits. St John's lost its last 14 games; its last win was Dec 13 over Syracuse. Red Storm is is 0-5 on Big East road, with three losses by 18+. Big East double digit home favorites are 7-6.


Oklahoma State waxed TCU 69-48 at home Jan 2, in game they led by 2 at half; Cowboys are 6-1 vs TCU in Big X play, but lost 70-55 in LY's visit here, after winning by 17-22 in previous two visits. OSU is 0-5 on Big X road- they did win at Auburn 10 days ago. Big X home underdogs of 4 or less points are 3-7 vs spread. TCU lost nine of last 11 games; its wins were by 12 over Tennessee, by 1 over Texas.


Duke is 1-5 this season if they score less than 80 points, 16-1 if they score 80+- they lost two of last three home games. Louisville has no postseason next month; they'll treat games like this as their Super Bowl. Duke won 63-52 at Louisville LY, in first game as ACC rivals. Cardinals are 3-1 on ACC road, losing at Clemson by 4; they pounded BC in first game since they were banned from postseason. ACC home favorites of less than 5 points are 7-4 vs spread.


Oklahoma won its last four games with Texas, winning last seven here, five by 9+ points. Sooners lost at K-State Saturday; they're 5-0 at home in Big X, with three of last four home wins by 10+ points. Texas is 7-1 in its last eight games, losing by 9 at Kansas; they held last four foes under 60 points. Longhorns are 2-3 on Big X road, also losing by 1 at TCU, 8 at Texas Tech. Big X home favorites of 8+ points are 9-7.


Quick turnaround for Notre Dame after upsetting North Carolina in last game Saturday. Irish re 2-3 on ACC road, losing last two on foreign soil, at Syracuse/Miami. Clemson is 5-0 at home in ACC, all vs top 60 teams; Tigers are 0-3 vs Notre Dame in ACC play, losing by 4-2-14 points- they're 2-3 in last five games overall, with all three losses on road. ACC home teams are 9-7 vs spread in games where spread was 3 or less. .


Samford shot 69% inside arc, was up 49-24 at half in 94-74 home win vs Citadel Jan 5, ending 3-game series skid. Bulldogs are 1-9 since then and lost their last six games- they're 0-6 on SoCon road- this is Samford's 1st road game in 16 days. Citadel is 3-4 in its last seven games, losing its last two games by 40-16 points; they're 2-4 at home in SoCon. SoCon home underdogs of less than 5 points are 2-7 vs spread.


Quinnipiac won its last three games after starting season 5-13; they hit 13-26 on arc in last game, are just 35.3% for season. Bobcats split four games with St Peter's in MAAC play, going 1-1 in each gym- they're 2-3 on MAAC road. Peacocks lost last five games, scoring 55.8 ppg- they're 2-2 at home in MAAC, losing last two home games by 31-8. MAAC home favorites of 6 or less points are 6-7 vs spread.


Wofford won 65-61 at VMI Jan 5; they're 3-0 vs Keydets in conference play, winning 75-70 in LY's game here. Terriers are 4-1 at home in league play, with three wins by 11+ points, losing only to Chattanooga- SoCon double digit home favorites are 6-2 vs spread. VMI lost 10 of its last 11 games, they're 0-6 on SoCon road with five losses by 15+ points- their only SoCon road loss by less than 15 was by 3 at The Citadel.


NC-Greensboro outscored Furman 7-0 over final 3:08 to nudge Paladins 67-66 back on Jan 5, its fourth win in last five series games. UNCG won four of last seven games after starting season 5-12; they're 1-4 on SoCon road, with only win by 7 at The Citadel. Furman won five of its last six games, losing by 8 at Chattanooga Saturday; they won last three games at home by total of seven points. SoCon single digit home favorites are 17-11 against the spread.


Chattanooga raced out to 29-7 lead, beat Mercer 74-62 at home Jan 5th, as home team is now 3-0 in this series since Bears joined SoSon. Mercer won seven of last nine games overall, with both losses in OT; they're 2-3 on SoCon road, with losses by 12-2-6 points. SoCon home underdogs of less than 5 points are 2-7 vs spread. Chattanooga won its last eight and 15 of last 16 games- their only loss was at Furman by 15.

 

[CNOTES]

College Basketball Trend Report


ST JOHNS (7 - 17) at GEORGETOWN (13 - 11) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM


Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 158-198 ATS (-59.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.


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


OKLAHOMA ST (11 - 12) at TCU (10 - 13) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 78-107 ATS (-39.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 78-107 ATS (-39.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 216-262 ATS (-72.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
TCU is 216-262 ATS (-72.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TCU is 88-131 ATS (-56.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TCU is 88-131 ATS (-56.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TCU is 136-176 ATS (-57.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TCU is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
TCU is 55-82 ATS (-35.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TCU is 35-61 ATS (-32.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TCU is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.


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


LOUISVILLE (19 - 4) at DUKE (17 - 6) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 32-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
DUKE is 58-32 ATS (+22.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 194-138 ATS (+42.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 111-81 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE 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


TEXAS (16 - 7) at OKLAHOMA (19 - 3) - 2/8/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.


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




Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CLEMSON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
CLEMSON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.


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




SAMFORD (11 - 14) at THE CITADEL (10 - 14) - 2/8/2016, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAMFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
SAMFORD is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
SAMFORD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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


QUINNIPIAC (8 - 13) at ST PETERS (8 - 13) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 58-90 ATS (-41.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 58-90 ATS (-41.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 53-80 ATS (-35.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST PETERS is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ST PETERS is 68-95 ATS (-36.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST PETERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


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


VMI (6 - 16) at WOFFORD (11 - 13) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VMI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
VMI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
VMI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
VMI is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games this season.
VMI is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
VMI is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WOFFORD is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 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
VMI is 2-0 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
WOFFORD is 3-0 straight up against VMI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


UNC-GREENSBORO (9 - 15) at FURMAN (14 - 11) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 118-153 ATS (-50.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 22-43 ATS (-25.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
FURMAN is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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


UT-CHATTANOOGA (21 - 3) at MERCER (18 - 6) - 2/8/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 66-97 ATS (-40.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
MERCER is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
MERCER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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


COLGATE (11 - 12) at ARMY (13 - 11) - 2/8/2016, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARMY is 3-2 straight up against COLGATE over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

NCAA (COLLEGE)


DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME


Texas at Oklahoma - Monday February 8, 2016


The Longhorns head to Oklahoma tonight where they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games versus the Sooners. Texas is the pick (+8) according to Dunkel, which has the Sooners favored by only 5. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+8).


Louisville
@
Duke
Game 525-526
February 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Louisville
72.474
Duke
75.067
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Duke
by 2 1/2
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Duke
by 4 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville
(+4 1/2); Over




Texas
@
Oklahoma
Game 527-528
February 8, 2016 @ 9:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Texas
70.940
Oklahoma
76.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Oklahoma
by 5
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Oklahoma
by 8
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas
(+8); Over




Notre Dame
@
Clemson
Game 529-530
February 8, 2016 @ 9:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Notre Dame
70.255
Clemson
69.138
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Notre Dame
by 1
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Clemson
by 1 1/2
141
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame
(+1 1/2); Under




Samford
@
The Citadel
Game 531-532
February 8, 2016 @ 6:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Samford
44.540
The Citadel
46.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: The Citadel
by 2
174
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Samford
by 3 1/2
178
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel
(+3 1/2); Under




Quinnipiac
@
St. Peter's
Game 533-534
February 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Quinnipiac
44.885
St. Peter's
53.068
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: St. Peter's
by 8
128
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: St. Peter's
by 6
119 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's
(-6); Over




VMI
@
Wofford
Game 535-536
February 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: VMI
39.101
Wofford
56.038
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Wofford
by 17
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Wofford
by 13 1/2
137
Dunkel Pick: Wofford
(-13 1/2); Over




NC-Greensboro
@
Furman
Game 537-538
February 8, 2016 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: NC-Greensboro
46.510
Furman
55.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Furman
by 8 1/2
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Furman
by 6 1/2
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman
(-6 1/2); Under




Chattanooga
@
Mercer
Game 539-540
February 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Chattanooga
60.642
Mercer
56.275
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chattanooga
by 4 1/2
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Chattanooga
by 1
131
Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga
(-1); Under




Colgate
@
Army
Game 541-542
February 8, 2016 @ 7:30 pm


Dunkel Rating: Colgate
48.048
Army
46.507
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Colgate
by 1 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Army
by 3 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colgate
(+3 1/2); Over




St. John's
@
Georgetown
Game 521-522
February 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: St. John's
50.582
Georgetown
68.088
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Georgetown
by 17 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Georgetown
by 14 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown
(-14 1/2); Under




Oklahoma State
@
TCU
Game 523-524
February 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating: Oklahoma State
63.222
TCU
59.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Oklahoma State
by 3 1/2
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Oklahoma State
by 1
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State
(-1); Under

 

[CNOTES]

CBB ATS


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON TEXAS against the spread in All games after allowing 60 points or less
The record is 19 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.5 units)


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON TEXAS against the spread in Road games after allowing 60 points or less
The record is 11 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+8.8 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play AGAINST SAMFORD against the spread in All games against conference opponents
The record is 2 Wins and 10 Losses for the this season (-9 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play AGAINST SAMFORD against the spread in All games after a conference game
The record is 2 Wins and 10 Losses for the this season (-9 units)


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CBB MONEYLINE


CBB > (539) UT-CHATTANOOGA@ (540) MERCER | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play ON UT-CHATTANOOGA using money line in All games in road games
The record is 7 Wins and 2 Losses for the this season (+12.45 units)


CBB > (535) VMI@ (536) WOFFORD | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play ON WOFFORD using money line in All games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 15 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+13 units)


CBB > (523) OKLAHOMA ST@ (524) TCU | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OKLAHOMA ST using money line in Road games against conference opponents
The record is 4 Wins and 20 Losses for the last three seasons (-19.6 units)


CBB > (533) QUINNIPIAC@ (534) ST PETERS | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play AGAINST ST PETERS using money line in Home games after scoring 60 points or less
The record is 0 Wins and 6 Losses for the last two seasons (-12.7 units)


CBB > (529) NOTRE DAME@ (530) CLEMSON | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON NOTRE DAME using money line in All games after a conference game
The record is 23 Wins and 7 Losses for the last two seasons (+18.4 units)


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 6 Wins and 1 Losses for the this season (+10.2 units)

CBB > (525) LOUISVILLE@ (526) DUKE | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play AGAINST LOUISVILLE using money line in Road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game
The record is 1 Wins and 7 Losses for the last three seasons (-11.75 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play AGAINST THE CITADEL using money line in Home games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 15 Wins and 32 Losses for the since 1992 (-33.05 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play AGAINST THE CITADEL using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games
The record is 17 Wins and 30 Losses for the since 1992 (-34 units)


CBB > (525) LOUISVILLE@ (526) DUKE | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play AGAINST DUKE using money line in All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games
The record is 59 Wins and 45 Losses for the since 1992 (-59.7 units)


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CBB FIRST HALF


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON TEXAS ?>in the first halfin All games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+7 units)


CBB > (537) UNC-GREENSBORO@ (538) FURMAN | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play ON UNC-GREENSBORO ?>in the first halfin All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 9 Wins and 1 Losses for the this season (+7.9 units)


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON TEXAS ?>in the first halfin All games after allowing 60 points or less
The record is 19 Wins and 6 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.4 units)


CBB > (529) NOTRE DAME@ (530) CLEMSON | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON CLEMSON ?>in the first halfin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+7 units)


CBB > (529) NOTRE DAME@ (530) CLEMSON | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play ON CLEMSON ?>in the first halfin Home games after a conference game
The record is 11 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+8.8 units)


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CBB TOTALS


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play UNDER TEXAS on the totalin Road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games
The record is 0 Overs and 10 Unders for the last three seasons (+10 units)


CBB > (527) TEXAS@ (528) OKLAHOMA | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play UNDER TEXAS on the totalin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games
The record is 2 Overs and 15 Unders for the last three seasons (+12.8 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play OVER SAMFORD on the totalin Road games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 12 Overs and 1 Unders for the last three seasons (+10.9 units)


CBB > (529) NOTRE DAME@ (530) CLEMSON | 2016-02-08 21:00:00 - 2016-02-08 21:00:00
Play OVER NOTRE DAME on the totalin All games versus the 1rst half line in road games
The record is 13 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+10.8 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play OVER THE CITADEL on the totalin Home games after a conference game
The record is 16 Overs and 3 Unders for the last three seasons (+12.7 units)


CBB > (535) VMI@ (536) WOFFORD | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play OVER WOFFORD on the totalin Home games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 31 Overs and 9 Unders for the since 1992 (+21.1 units)


CBB > (521) ST JOHNS@ (522) GEORGETOWN | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play UNDER GEORGETOWN on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.9 units)


CBB > (531) SAMFORD@ (532) THE CITADEL | 2016-02-08 18:00:00 - 2016-02-08 18:00:00
Play UNDER THE CITADEL on the totalin All games against conference opponents
The record is 1 Overs and 9 Unders for the this season (+7.9 units)


CBB > (535) VMI@ (536) WOFFORD | 2016-02-08 19:00:00 - 2016-02-08 19:00:00
Play OVER WOFFORD on the totalin All games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 13 Overs and 3 Unders for the last two seasons (+9.7 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS




VMI at WOF 07:00 PM


VMI +11.5




SJU at GTWN 07:00 PM


SJU +14.0




UNCG at FUR 07:00 PM


FUR -5.5 BEST BET




QUIN at SPC 07:00 PM


QUIN +5.0 BEST BET




OKST at TCU 07:00 PM


TCU +2.0




CHAT at MER 07:00 PM

CHAT -2.0 BEST BET




LOU at DUKE 07:00 PM

LOU +3.5 BEST BET




COLG at ARMY 07:30 PM


ARMY -5.0




TEX at OKLA 09:00 PM

TEX +7.5 BEST BET




ND at CLEM 09:00 PM


ND +1.0

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Mountainers (19-4) at Jayhawks (19-4)
Date: February 09, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

The team that's arguably given Kansas the most trouble in recent seasons might also stand as the biggest threat to its remarkable run of Big 12 titles.


Tenth-ranked West Virginia can increase its chances of ending the No. 6 Jayhawks' 11-year reign when the Mountaineers visit Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday night aiming for an unprecedented season sweep.


West Virginia (19-4, 8-2) owns a one-game lead on the Jayhawks by virtue of a 74-63 home victory Jan. 12 that knocked Kansas out of the top spot in the poll. It was the Mountaineers' third win in their last four meetings with Kansas (19-4, 7-3), which has lost 12 regular-season conference games since the start of 2013-14.


History suggests West Virginia will have a hard time duplicating that win. The Jayhawks haven't been swept in a home-and-home set since Iowa State did so in 2000-01 and have won 38 straight at Allen Fieldhouse, where they've defeated 28 consecutive Big 12 opponents.


Two other ranked teams came close to ending those streaks last month, though. Kansas survived a 109-106, triple-overtime thriller with then-No. 2 Oklahoma on Jan. 4 and overcame then-No. 20 Kentucky 90-84 in overtime Jan. 30 behind Wayne Selden Jr.'s career-high 33 points.


West Virginia also put a scare into the Jayhawks in Lawrence on March 3, with Kansas overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit and a knee injury to Perry Ellis to rally for a 76-69 overtime win.


The Mountaineers succeeded in another of the Big 12's notoriously tough venues last week, handing the then-No. 13 Cyclones an 81-76 loss.


'I don't think this group has a lot of fear," coach Bob Huggins said. "Some people go in thinking they can't win. These guys don't ever do that.'


They followed that performance with Saturday's 80-69 victory over then-No. 15 Baylor, giving the program consecutive wins over top 15 teams for the first time since 1957.


Kansas appears to be back on track after a 2-3 stretch that began with the Jan. 12 loss, following the Kentucky win by defeating Kansas State and TCU by a combined 37 points and establishing momentum for a crucial week. The Jayhawks visit the No. 3 Sooners on Saturday.


The Jayhawks were focused in Saturday's 75-56 rout of last-place TCU, building an 18-point halftime lead and outrebounding the Horned Frogs 45-26. That was a stark improvement after being beaten 36-21 on the boards in Wednesday's 77-59 win over Kansas State.


"I thought we rebounded the ball more like men (Saturday) than what we did in prior (games)," coach Bill Self said. "We've been really good or not very good at all in those particular areas. That was much better."


Ellis had 23 points and 10 rebounds while going 11 of 14 from the floor. The senior forward has shot 62.9 percent in averaging 20.2 points over his last five.


The Jayhawks face a stiff challenge on the glass from West Virginia, tops in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 42.3.


The Mountaineers, though, will likely be without suspended forward Jonathan Holton, fifth in the Big 12 with 7.5 rebounds per game, for a fourth straight.


West Virginia also tops the nation with 10.3 steals and 19.0 turnovers forced, a factor in last month's win over Kansas. West Virginia recorded 12 steals and forced the Jayhawks into a season-high 22 giveaways.


Kansas also committed 32 fouls that resulted in 47 West Virginia free throws, a reversal from last season's matchup in Lawrence in which the Jayhawks went 34 of 43 from the line compared to 16 of 28 for the Mountaineers.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Panthers (17-5) at Hurricanes (18-4)
Date: February 09, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

Miami's Sheldon McClellan is the ACC's most efficient scorer while Pittsburgh's James Robinson is the conference's most effective ballhandler.


These players will be key factors when the No. 12 Hurricanes look to stretch their home win streak to 10 on Tuesday night.


McClellan averages 16.4 points, which isn't too impressive, but his ACC-best 61.3 effective field-goal percentage is since it adjusts for the fact that a 3-pointer is worth more than a shot from inside the arc.


The transfer from Texas is shooting 53.7 percent overall and 40.2 on 3-pointers for career highs in both departments.


"He's very, very efficient, he's very unselfish, he's very team-oriented and he's just a fun kid to be around," coach Jim Larranaga said. "I've said this over and over again, I think he's an NBA first-round pick and I think he's an all-league player."


McClellan was mostly on target in two victories for Miami (18-4, 7-3) last week, making 12 of 15 including all four 3-pointers. He scored 12 in Wednesday's 79-70 home win over Notre Dame and 22 in Sunday's 75-68 victory at Georgia Tech.


Pittsburgh (17-5, 6-4) leads the ACC with 18.5 assists per game behind Robinson, who averages 5.3. Even more impressive is his 5.1 assist-to-turnover ratio that is one of the nation's best.


"They are an outstanding passing team, one of the best teams in the country at getting assists and James Robinson has an amazing assist-to-turnover ratio so you really have to rely on your defense and rebounding to keep you in the game," Larranaga said.


Robinson seeks to bounce back after missing all seven shots in Saturday's 64-50 loss to then-No. 9 Virginia, although he had six assists with no turnovers. That started a difficult three-game stretch that concludes with Sunday's visit to No. 9 North Carolina.


"No one gets to slide through without playing a stretch like this," coach Jamie Dixon said. "We've seen this before in the Big East and we're seeing it here in the ACC."


The Panthers are looking for a marquee win to boost their NCAA Tournament profile and their first in four tries against ranked teams. They have alternated wins and losses in their last eight games.


Pittsburgh is shooting 46.4 percent at home in ACC play while going 4-2 compared to 39.4 percent in four on the road. Robinson needs 15 points to reach 1,000 in his career and Jamel Artis needs 19.


These former Big East rivals have split two meetings since the Panthers joined the ACC. McClellan scored 20 in a 67-63 road win March 4 while Pitt's Michael Young led all players with 22.


"We know how good a team they are, they're coming off a win versus Georgia Tech, we're coming off a loss against Virginia so we've gotta go down there and play well and defend better and guard their dribble, guard their penetration," Dixon said.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Tar Heels (19-4) at Eagles (7-16)
Date: February 09, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

Marcus Paige had his best shooting performance in a little more than a month this past weekend but couldn't keep North Carolina from its first losing streak of the season.


The ninth-ranked Tar Heels will seek to end that quickly with a favorable matchup Tuesday night against a Boston College team that is winless in the ACC and was routed by North Carolina just over a week ago.


Paige went 7 of 12 from the floor and 5 of 8 from 3-point range Saturday at unranked Notre Dame while scoring 21 points, but North Carolina lost 80-76. The Tar Heels' senior guard shot 21.1 percent while averaging 6.0 points in his previous six games - including a 71-65 loss to then-No. 19 Louisville on Feb. 1 - and went 5 of 36 from beyond the arc.


North Carolina (19-4, 8-2) held Notre Dame to 34.8 percent shooting and a 3-of-16 performance on 3-pointers, but the Irish went 31 of 38 from the free-throw line. The Tar Heels also forced two turnovers while allowing the home team to convert their 13 miscues into 19 points.


"We have to find some kind of combination of guys that are willing to do it for the entire game," Paige said. "Whether it's five point guards or five centers, we've just got to find five guys ready to compete for the whole game."


North Carolina blew out Boston College 89-62 on Jan. 30 for its most recent victory, extending its winning streak to 12. Brice Johnson led the way with 17 points and 11 rebounds, among his current career-high streak of five double-doubles.


Paige scored 12 points while going 3 of 8 from 3-point range, his best performance during his slump, as the Tar Heels scored 30 points off 23 turnovers.


North Carolina has won eight in a row over the Eagles (7-16, 0-10) and has taken the last three at Boston College. Isaiah Hicks scored a career-high 21 points in last February's visit - a 79-68 victory - and Johnson had 20 points with 10 rebounds.


Boston College has lost its ACC games by an average of 21.4 points and those woes will likely continue with a fourth consecutive matchup against a ranked opponent. The Eagles' 79-49 loss at Louisville on Saturday was their most lopsided of the season.


They're 0-8 against Top 25 teams this season and have lost 15 straight to ranked foes.


Leading scorer Eli Carter (16.1 ppg) was held to two points on 1-of-9 shooting. The senior transfer from Florida had seven points and made 2 of 9 shots against Virginia on Wednesday after scoring 19 versus UNC.


Boston College is the ACC's worst scoring team, averaging 61.6 points on 40.9 percent shooting. It's also connected at a league-low 63.8 percent from the line while earning just 15.0 attempts.


"Our problems have been the same night in and night out. We don't have enough guys playing consistently yet," coach Jim Christian said.


North Carolina is among the league leaders with 84.5 points and hasn't dropped three straight since January 2014.