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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 18

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TEXAS TECH (11 - 5) at TCU (9 - 8) - 1/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 82-111 ATS (-40.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 82-111 ATS (-40.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 72-103 ATS (-41.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 71-101 ATS (-40.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TCU is 87-128 ATS (-53.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TCU is 87-128 ATS (-53.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TCU is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
TCU is 57-88 ATS (-39.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TCU is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
TCU is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
TCU is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TCU is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TCU is 148-195 ATS (-66.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 38-62 ATS (-30.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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SYRACUSE (12 - 7) at DUKE (14 - 4) - 1/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 150-117 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DUKE is 150-117 ATS (+21.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DUKE is 32-12 ATS (+18.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
DUKE is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 57-31 ATS (+22.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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VALPARAISO (15 - 3) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (7 - 12) - 1/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (9 - 7) at WRIGHT ST (10 - 8) - 1/18/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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IL-CHICAGO (2 - 14) at CLEVELAND ST (6 - 13) - 1/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PURDUE (15 - 3) at RUTGERS (6 - 12) - 1/18/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
PURDUE is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (15 - 1) at ARKANSAS ST (8 - 8) - 1/18/2016, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA (15 - 1) at IOWA ST (13 - 4) - 1/18/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 24-4 ATS (+19.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 85-60 ATS (+19.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
IOWA ST is 219-170 ATS (+32.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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SIENA (11 - 6) at MONMOUTH (13 - 4) - 1/18/2016, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONMOUTH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONMOUTH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MONMOUTH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LOYOLA-MD (4 - 12) at BOSTON U (9 - 9) - 1/18/2016, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON U is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
BOSTON U is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
BOSTON U is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BOSTON U is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
BOSTON U is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 105-58 ATS (+41.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 105-58 ATS (+41.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 88-46 ATS (+37.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 84-52 ATS (+26.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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HAMPTON (9 - 7) at NC CENTRAL (7 - 12) - 1/18/2016, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMPTON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC CENTRAL is 2-0 straight up against HAMPTON over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, January 18

Texas Tech is 6-0 in Big X play vs TCU, winning by 9-11-17 points in three visits here. Red Raiders lost last four games; they're 0-2 on road in Big X, losing by 7-13 points to Iowa St/K-State. TCU upset Texas by a point for its only league win- both sides are 1-4 in Big X. Horned Frogs are 1-7 vs top 100 teams. Tech is 6-0 vs teams outside top 100. Big X home underdogs are 5-4 vs spread.

Duke lost last two games, to Clemson/Notre Dame; they allowed 1.36 ppp to Irish, very poor defense. Blue Devils won their last three games with Syracuse by 6-19 points; home side is 3-1 in series games, Orange losing by 6-19 in two ACC visits here. Syracuse won last two games by 22-28 points after starting 0-4 in ACC; they're 2-1 since Boeheim came back from his suspension. ACC double digit home favorites are 4-3.

Valparaiso is 15-2 in its last 17 games with Youngstown, winning five in row, none by more than 15 points. Crusaders won last two visits here by 3-15 points. Valpo is 5-0 in Horizon, winning at Oakland/Detroit by 18-17 points. Youngstown State lost last two games by 20-36 points; Penguins split pair of home games, losing by 16 to Milwaukee. Horizon home underdogs are 3-7 vs spread.

Wright State won seven of its last eight games after 3-7 start; Raiders are 4-1 in Horizon, winning both home games, by 17-36 points. WSU won last three games with Detroit by 4-13-11 points. Titans allowed 89 ppg in losing last two games by 18-4 points; Detroit has #323 eFG% defense in country- this is Titans' first Horizon road games after five road tilts. Horizon single digit home favorites are 4-2 vs spread.

Cleveland State is 16-1 in its last 17 games with Ill-Chicago, winning last four by 5-8-10-20 points. Vikings are 1-5 in Horizon, beating No Ky for first win Saturday; their eFG% defense is 56.9% in league play, worst in Horizon. UIC is 0-3 as Horizon road dog, losing by 28-18-25 points; Flames are 0-14 vs D-I opponents- they do have two non-D-I wins. Horizon double digit home favorites are 7-3 vs spread.

Purdue is 4-3 in its last seven games after starting season 11-0; Boilers are 2-1 in true road games, winning at Pitt/Wisconsin, losing at Illinois. Purdue swept Rutgers LY in its first two Big 14 meetings; Boilers won 61-51 (-6) here. Rutgers is 0-5 in Big 14, with last four losses all by 22+ points. Scarlet Knights lost by 7-34 points in two conference games at home. Big 14 double digit underdogs are 7-8 vs spread, 4-0 at home.

Home side won six of last seven Ark-Little Rock-Arkansas State games; ASU lost last four visits here, by 2-7-7-13 points. Trojans are 5-1 in Sun Belt, winning road games by 9-6 points; they're 15-1 overall, with only loss at Texas Tech. Arkansas State was upset at home by Appalachian State Saturday; they're 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #99 UL-Lafayette. Sun Belt home underdogs are 7-4 vs spread.

Not often is #1 team in country an underdog. Home side won the last six Oklahoma-Iowa State games; Sooners lost last four visits here, by 11-19-6-7 points- they also knocked OU out of Big X tourney last March. Big X home favorites are 7-8 vs spread. Sooners won tough game Saturday vs Oklahoma; their only loss was in triple OT at Kansas. Iowa State is 2-3 in conference, with all three losses by 5 or less points.

Monmouth had emotional win at Iona Friday Hawks are 3-1 vs Siena in AAC play, winning by 4-6 points in two games here. Monmouth is 5-1 in MAAC, winning both home games by 15-14 points. Siena is 4-2 in MAAC, losing by 5-4 points; one of those was at Manhattan in triple OT. Saints are turning ball over 22.4% of time in conference play, not good. MAAC home favorites are 6-14 against the spread.

 

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NCAAB

Monday, January 18

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Trend Report
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4:00 PM
SIENA vs. MONMOUTH
Siena is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Monmouth is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Monmouth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. WRIGHT STATE
Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Wright State
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 11 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. TCU
Texas Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against TCU
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas Tech's last 11 games on the road
TCU is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of TCU's last 6 games when playing Texas Tech

7:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. DUKE
Syracuse is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Syracuse's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Duke's last 9 games
Duke is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:00 PM
PURDUE vs. RUTGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Purdue's last 14 games on the road
Purdue is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Rutgers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rutgers's last 5 games

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Illinois-Chicago's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland State
Illinois-Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland State
Cleveland State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
VALPARAISO vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Valparaiso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Valparaiso's last 6 games when playing on the road against Youngstown State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Youngstown State's last 6 games when playing at home against Valparaiso
Youngstown State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Valparaiso

8:35 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Arkansas State
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. IOWA STATE
Oklahoma is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Oklahoma is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma

 

[CNOTES]

Big Monday Tip Sheet
January 17, 2016


College hoops action continues to heat up in the dead of winter with a pair of key conference matchups on ESPN’s Big Monday slate. First in the ACC, the Syracuse Orange will head down Tobacco Road to face the No. 9 Duke Blue Devils in a 7 p.m. (ET) tip. Over in the Big 12, two nationally ranked teams square-off against one another with the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners going on the road to face the No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones in a 9 p.m. start.


Syracuse Orange at No. 9 Duke Blue Devils (7 p.m. ESPN)


Betting Point-spread: Duke -12


Betting Matchup


After stumbling out of the gate to a 0-4 start both straight-up and against the spread in ACC play, Syracuse has now won its last two conference games both SU and ATS. This past Saturday, the Orange crushed Wake Forest 83-55 as two-point road underdogs after hammering Boston College 62-40 in their previous outing as 11-point favorites at home. The total has now stayed UNDER in four of their last six games.


The win against BC was head coach Jim Boeheim’s second game back at the helm after serving a NCAA-imposed nine-game suspension and the Orange put forth a solid effort with four players scoring in double figures. Against Wake Forest, senior guard Trevor Cooney led the way with a game-high 25 points while hitting 6-of-11 shots from three-point range. Syracuse is averaging 71.1 points a game and allowing an average of 64.4 points on defense.


The Blue Devils are 14-4 SU on the year with a pedestrian 3-2 record in conference play following a stunning 95-91 loss to Notre Dame this past Saturday as 8 ½-point home favorites. This followed a 68-63 loss to Clemson as 7 ½-point favorites on the road that is sure to knock them out of the AP’s Top 10 this week. The total went OVER 153 ½ points in the loss to the Fighting Irish and it has now gone OVER in eight of their last 11 games.


Duke has gotten a big effort from sophomore guard Grayson Allen this season with a team-high 20.2 points per game, but he has failed to meet that average in four of his last five games. He went 5-for-11 from the field in the loss to Notre Dame including a 2-for-6 shooting performance from three-point range. The Blue Devils remain the second-highest scoring team in the nation with 86.9 PPG, but defensively they have allowed 75 points or more in four of their last eight games.


Betting Trends


The Orange are just 7-23-2 ATS in their last 32 conference games and they have failed to cover in four of their last five road games. The total has stayed UNDER in seven of their last 10 games played on the road.


The Blue Devils are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS loss, but they have gone 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 Monday games. The total has gone OVER in five of their last six home games.


Duke has won the last four meetings SU and it has a 3-0-1 edge ATS. The total has been evenly split at 2-2 in those four games.


No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners at No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones (9 p.m. ESPN)


Betting Point-spread: Iowa State -2 ½


Betting Matchup


Oklahoma could find itself holding down the top spot in Monday’s new AP Top 25 following a tight 70-68 victory against West Virginia this past Saturday given that the Mountaineers were coming off a huge upset of current No. 1 Kansas early last week. However, after failing to cover as 4 ½-point home favorites in that win, the Sooners are now a costly 1-6 against the spread in their last seven games. The total has stayed UNDER in their last two outings after it went OVER in their previous five games.


Senior guard Buddy Hield led the way in the win over West Virginia with team-high 17 points, but that was well below his 26 PPG scoring average that is the second-highest in the nation. It was just the second time in Oklahoma’s last 10 games that it failed to score at least 83 points and on the year the Sooners are fourth in the nation in scoring with 86.3 points a game. They are also one of the best rebounding teams in the nation with 43.6 a game.


Iowa State was able to bounce-back from losses to Baylor at home and Texas on the road as a favorite in each with a solid 76-63 victory against Kansas State this past Saturday as a slight 1 ½-point road favorite. It was the first time the Cyclones covered in their last four games and the total stayed UNDER the 152 ½-point closing line after going OVER in six of their previous seven games with a closing total line.


This is another team that knows how to light-up a scoreboard with an average of 85.2 PPG. Junior guard Monte Morris led the way in Saturday’s win with 19 points and on the year he is averaging 14.7 PPG. Senior forward Georges Niang has been Iowa State’s leading scorer all season long with 19.6 PPG and he added another 15 points in the win over the Wildcats.


Betting Trends


The Sooners have failed to cover in 11 of their last 13 conference games, but they have gone 7-2 ATS in their last nine games played on Monday. The total has stayed UNDER in nine of their last 13 road games.


The Cyclones are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five home games, but they are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 home games against a team with a SU winning record on the road. The total has gone OVER in their last four games following a SU win.


Head-to-head in this Big 12 tilt, the favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings and the total has stayed UNDER in five of the last seven games. Oklahoma has failed cover in four of its last five road games against Iowa State.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Orange (12-7) at Blue Devils (14-4)
Date: January 18, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

How a particular team chooses to define a losing streak depends almost entirely on its expectations. At Duke, dropping back-to-back games is considered a major slump.


The ninth-ranked Blue Devils haven't lost three straight in nearly eight years, but they're on the verge of doing just that heading into Monday night's visit from Syracuse.


Duke (14-4, 3-2) won its first three ACC games by average of 19 points as part of a five-game winning streak, then ran into a surging Clemson team that pulled off a 68-63 home upset Wednesday. It was solid offensively against visiting Notre Dame on Saturday but fell 95-91, losing for the first time when scoring at least that many points since 2008.


The Blue Devils haven't lost to three consecutive unranked foes since Feb. 1-11, 2007, part of a four-game skid that also marks the last time they dropped back-to-back home games. They lost four straight, including their first NCAA Tournament game, to end that same season, which also is the last time they lost three in a row overall.


Luke Kennard had a season-high 30 points against the Fighting Irish, and fellow freshman Brandon Ingram finished with 25. Duke ranks second nationally in scoring at 86.9 points per game but is giving up an average of 70.7, which would be its worst since allowing 71.3 per game in 1999-2000.


'We executed on offense, but defensively, we just didn't execute,' Kennard said. 'We didn't keep the ball out of the paint. We didn't rebound very well. Defensively, we've just got to pick it up a little bit.'


Hiccups to start conference play are nothing new for the Blue Devils, who have lost two of their first five ACC games in each of the last four seasons. They lost back-to-back games around this time in 2014-15 before going on to win the national championship.


That doesn't mean much to coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has plenty of newcomers. Also, senior big man Amile Jefferson remains out with a fractured right foot suffered in practice Dec. 12.


'There's nothing from last year,' Krzyzewski said. 'Unless you have a lot of guys (back), whatever you did last year translates a little bit better. ... It's a different year, and we just have to fight and keep getting better and not pay attention to anything else.'


Syracuse (12-7, 2-4) has fought through plenty of distractions, including a nine-game suspension for coach Jim Boeheim stemming from NCAA violations against the program.


Boeheim returned for an 84-73 loss to then-No. 6 North Carolina on Jan. 9, the Orange's fourth straight defeat to open ACC play. They bounced back for a 62-40 rout of Boston College on Wednesday before beginning a stretch of three consecutive road games with Saturday's 83-55 win over Wake Forest.


Trevor Cooney had a season-high 27 points against the Tar Heels before matching his season low with five Wednesday. His 27 points against the Demon Deacons led the way for Syracuse, which has held the opposition to 32.2 percent from the field over the last two.


The Orange face another tough challenge Saturday at Virginia after this contest.


"If we have the mentality we had (at Wake Forest), it's going to do a lot for us," Cooney said. "We know we've lost some games and dug ourselves into a hole, but we also have great opportunities to beat some teams and get some wins."


Cooney scored 13 points but the Orange shot 30.6 percent from the field in a 73-54 loss to Duke on Feb. 28, the Blue Devils' third straight victory in the series.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Boilermakers (15-3) at Scarlet Knights (6-12)
Date: January 18, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

If Big Ten play has leveled Purdue's season, the effect it's had on Rutgers' second campaign in the conference has been a flatlining.


The 24th-ranked Boilermakers head to New Jersey on Monday night to begin a span of three of four on the road, but there's been no such thing as home-court advantage with the Scarlet Knights for more than a year in the league.


Purdue (15-3, 3-2) has thus far traded wins and losses in the conference and is 4-3 overall dating to a loss against Butler on Dec. 19. It's coming off Wednesday's 74-57 home win over Penn State behind Vince Edwards' season-high 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting.


"When the ball goes in it looks better, but he (Edwards) was efficient, a little more aggressive," coach Matt Painter said. "I thought Vince was really good. I thought (reserve center) Isaac (Haas) was really good."


The sophomore had been limited to 7.8 points per game on 34.1 percent shooting over the preceding 3-3 span.


"You've just got to take your shots in rhythm, take them when they're there and just be ready to shoot," Edwards said. "That's what I did."


While much of the offense came from the frontcourt with Edwards being followed by fellow forward Caleb Swanigan's 13, center A.J. Hammons' 13 and Haas' 14, the Boilermakers' outside shooting is showing signs of gradual improvement.


They made 8 of 21 from long range against the Nittany Lions and are at 39.3 percent in the last three games after entering that span with a 27.8 mark over the prior four.


Purdue has won four straight in the series and both meetings last season with Hammons averaging 15.0 points. Those defeats for Rutgers are part of a 0-20 span in the league since a home win over then-No. 4 Wisconsin on Jan. 11, 2015 - a drought that includes eight home losses by an average of 16.8 points.


The losing streak is the longest in Big Ten play since Northwestern dropped 20 straight from Feb. 15, 2007-Feb. 23, 2008. The most recent to go beyond 20 was the Wildcats' 28-game skid from March 5, 1999-Feb. 6, 2001.


This season's league start has come with Rutgers losing by an average of 22.8 points while its opponents have scored 86.0 per game after Wednesday's 94-68 loss at Ohio State. A 55-27 second half followed a two-point halftime lead for the Scarlet Knights.


"We did a great job in the first half. We were fighting," coach Eddie Jordan said. "We showed some physicality. We were organized. Corey (Sanders) had a nice first half for us."


Sanders had a game-high 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting after a three-game span in which the freshman leading scorer had been limited to 9.0 on 25.7 percent.


The Scarlet Knights (6-12, 0-5), however, shot 38.6 percent and have been held to a 37.7 mark overall and 29.9 from 3-point range in the last four. That's made for an average losing margin of 26.8 points with opponents shooting 51.3 percent.


To close the gap, they could use more consistent play from No. 2 scorer Mike Williams. The sophomore had six points and shot 2 of 13 from the field against the Buckeyes after scoring 22 in a loss to Nebraska on Jan. 9.


In conference play, he's alternated single-digit scoring efforts of 30.0 percent or lower with two games of at least 20 points on 58.3 percent.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Sooners (15-1) at Cyclones (13-4)
Date: January 18, 2016 9:00 PM EDT

When Oklahoma beat Iowa State in the Big 12 opener, it was thought to be a preview of two of the conference's top contenders. The Sooners have held up their end of the bargain, but the Cyclones desperately seek a revenge win to remain in the hunt.


That chance will come when second-ranked Oklahoma visits No. 17 Iowa State on Monday night for a pivotal conference game for each side.


The last five matchups in this series have come while both teams were ranked, and Iowa State won three of the first four. Oklahoma, though, used an 87-83 victory on Jan. 2 as the launching pad for a hot conference start.


The Sooners (15-1, 4-1) followed with a 109-106 triple-overtime loss at No. 1 Kansas two days later, but they have won three straight and will likely claim that top ranking this week - what would be their first in the AP Top 25 since March 1990.


Oklahoma is in that position after Saturday's 70-68 win over No. 11 West Virginia, which beat Kansas earlier in the week to set up a four-way tie between those three teams and No. 22 Baylor at the top of the Big 12.


Khadeem Lattin, who missed a free throw that could have helped Oklahoma beat Kansas, tipped in a shot with one second left in the win over the Mountaineers.


"The leadership of this group, the senior group, Jordan (Woodard) and those guys know that whatever is today is OK," coach Lon Kruger said. "... but it's nothing in terms of what we have to keep doing in Big 12 play in terms of getting better to keep challenging the opposition that lies ahead.'


Iowa State (13-4, 2-3) was thought to be a challenger entering the conference season but lost three of its first four games before Saturday's 76-63 win at Kansas State.


The Cyclones held the Wildcats to 37.7 percent shooting, a good sign for a team allowing 74.3 points per game while opponents shoot 43 percent - both the worst marks in the Big 12.


Iowa State, though, still has to play Kansas and West Virginia twice each and could desperately use a win over the Sooners.


'I have learned a lot in my short time in this league, and we just have to continue to get better each day,' coach Steve Prohm said. 'But to come here and win like this in double figures, it shows that we are not going to let people push us out and say that Iowa State is done this year.'


Remaining relevant starts with slowing down the conference's top scoring team. Oklahoma averages 86.3 points - slightly more than Iowa State's 85.2 - on 47.1 percent shooting. The Sooners lead the nation with a 45 percent clip from 3-point range, while Iowa State is last in the Big 12 by allowing opponents to shoot 34.7 percent from deep.


That number drops to 32.6 percent in Ames, where the Cyclones are 72-6 since Feb. 26, 2011, and had won nine straight before falling 94-89 to Baylor on Jan. 9.


Oklahoma made 11 3s on 29 attempts in the first matchup as Buddy Hield and Jordan Woodard = two of the nation's top two 3-point shooters - combined to make just 4 of 12.


Iowa State led for most of the second half thanks in large part to Georges Niang's 29 points. That's his high in league play, during which the senior forward is averaging 21.4 points and 6.6 rebounds.


Hield and Niang are the Big 12's top two scorers at 26 and 19.6 points per game, respectively

 

[CNOTES]

CBB ATS


CBB > (535) OKLAHOMA@ (536) IOWA ST | 2016-01-18 21:00:00 - 2016-01-18 21:00:00
Play ON IOWA ST against the spread in All games as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick
The record is 24 Wins and 4 Losses for the since 1992 (+19.6 units)

CBB > (541) HAMPTON@ (542) NC CENTRAL | 2016-01-18 21:00:00 - 2016-01-18 21:00:00
Play ON HAMPTON against the spread in All games in all lined games
The record is 9 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+9 units)


CBB > (541) HAMPTON@ (542) NC CENTRAL | 2016-01-18 19:30:00 - 2016-01-18 19:30:00
Play ON HAMPTON against the spread in all games
The record is 9 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+9 units)


CBB > (539) LOYOLA-MD@ (540) BOSTON U | 2016-01-18 19:30:00 - 2016-01-18 19:30:00
Play ON BOSTON U against the spread in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 13 Wins and 1 Losses for the since 1992 (+11.9 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST RUTGERS against the spread in All games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 2 Wins and 13 Losses for the last two seasons (-12.3 units)


CBB > (529) IL-CHICAGO@ (530) CLEVELAND ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST IL-CHICAGO against the spread in All games in road lined games
The record is 0 Wins and 7 Losses for the this season (-7.7 units)


CBB > (529) IL-CHICAGO@ (530) CLEVELAND ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST IL-CHICAGO against the spread in All games in road games
The record is 0 Wins and 7 Losses for the this season (-7.7 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play ON PURDUE against the spread in All games when the total is 130 to 139.5
The record is 14 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.7 units)


CBB > (533) ARK-LITTLE ROCK@ (534) ARKANSAS ST | 2016-01-18 20:35:00 - 2016-01-18 20:35:00
Play ON ARK-LITTLE ROCK against the spread in All games when the total is 130 to 139.5
The record is 19 Wins and 5 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.5 units)


CBB > (523) SYRACUSE@ (524) DUKE | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play ON DUKE against the spread in All games in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5
The record is 32 Wins and 12 Losses for the since 1992 (+18.8 units)


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CBB MONEYLINE


CBB > (527) DETROIT@ (528) WRIGHT ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play ON WRIGHT ST using money line in Home games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 41 Wins and 10 Losses for the since 1992 (+32 units)


CBB > (525) VALPARAISO@ (526) YOUNGSTOWN ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST YOUNGSTOWN ST using money line in All games after allowing 80 points or more
The record is 4 Wins and 17 Losses for the last three seasons (-19.55 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST RUTGERS using money line in Home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game
The record is 1 Wins and 9 Losses for the last three seasons (-12.3 units)

CBB > (521) TEXAS TECH@ (522) TCU | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST TEXAS TECH using money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 1 Wins and 9 Losses for the last two seasons (-11.5 units)


CBB > (537) SIENA@ (538) MONMOUTH | 2016-01-18 16:00:00 - 2016-01-18 16:00:00
Play ON MONMOUTH using money line in All games in all games
The record is 10 Wins and 3 Losses for the this season (+12.2 units)


CBB > (537) SIENA@ (538) MONMOUTH | 2016-01-18 16:00:00 - 2016-01-18 16:00:00
Play ON MONMOUTH using money line in All games in all lined games
The record is 10 Wins and 3 Losses for the this season (+12.2 units)


CBB > (541) HAMPTON@ (542) NC CENTRAL | 2016-01-18 21:00:00 - 2016-01-18 21:00:00
Play ON HAMPTON using money line in All games in all games
The record is 6 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+9.8 units)


CBB > (535) OKLAHOMA@ (536) IOWA ST | 2016-01-18 21:00:00 - 2016-01-18 21:00:00
Play ON IOWA ST using money line in All games as a home favorite of -155 or less
The record is 25 Wins and 4 Losses for the since 1992 (+19.85 units)


CBB > (523) SYRACUSE@ (524) DUKE | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play ON SYRACUSE using money line in Road games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 55 Wins and 25 Losses for the since 1992 (+34.6 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST RUTGERS using money line in All games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games
The record is 11 Wins and 49 Losses for the since 1992 (-36.2 units)


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CBB FIRST HALF


CBB > (541) HAMPTON@ (542) NC CENTRAL | 2016-01-18 21:00:00 - 2016-01-18 21:00:00
Play ON HAMPTON ?>in the first halfin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 9 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+9 units)

CBB > (523) SYRACUSE@ (524) DUKE | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play ON SYRACUSE ?>in the first halfin All games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game
The record is 18 Wins and 3 Losses for the last three seasons (+14.7 units)

CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST RUTGERS ?>in the first halfin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 1 Wins and 11 Losses for the last three seasons (-11.1 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST RUTGERS ?>in the first halfin All games in a home game where the first half total is 63 to 65.5
The record is 6 Wins and 23 Losses for the since 1992 (-19.3 units)


CBB > (529) IL-CHICAGO@ (530) CLEVELAND ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play AGAINST IL-CHICAGO ?>in the first halfin All games versus the first half line in all games
The record is 13 Wins and 32 Losses for the last two seasons (-22.2 units)


CBB > (539) LOYOLA-MD@ (540) BOSTON U | 2016-01-18 19:30:00 - 2016-01-18 19:30:00
Play ON LOYOLA-MD ?>in the first halfin All games versus the 1rst half line in road games
The record is 106 Wins and 54 Losses for the since 1992 (+46.6 units)


CBB > (527) DETROIT@ (528) WRIGHT ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play ON WRIGHT ST ?>in the first halfin Home games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 17 Wins and 4 Losses for the since 1992 (+12.6 units)


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CBB TOTALS


CBB > (533) ARK-LITTLE ROCK@ (534) ARKANSAS ST | 2016-01-18 20:35:00 - 2016-01-18 20:35:00
Play UNDER ARK-LITTLE ROCK on the totalin Road games after allowing 60 points or less
The record is 0 Overs and 8 Unders for the last two seasons (+8 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER PURDUE on the totalin All games against conference opponents
The record is 5 Overs and 19 Unders for the last two seasons (+13.5 units)


CBB > (531) PURDUE@ (532) RUTGERS | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER PURDUE on the totalin Road games off a win against a conference rival
The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.9 units)


CBB > (525) VALPARAISO@ (526) YOUNGSTOWN ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER VALPARAISO on the totalin All games versus the 1rst half line in road games
The record is 5 Overs and 20 Unders for the last three seasons (+14.5 units)


CBB > (529) IL-CHICAGO@ (530) CLEVELAND ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER IL-CHICAGO on the totalin All games in road lined games
The record is 0 Overs and 7 Unders for the this season (+7 units)


CBB > (521) TEXAS TECH@ (522) TCU | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER TEXAS TECH on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 8 Overs and 25 Unders for the last three seasons (+16.2 units)


CBB > (527) DETROIT@ (528) WRIGHT ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER DETROIT on the totalin Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 5 Overs and 19 Unders for the last three seasons (+13.5 units)

CBB > (527) DETROIT@ (528) WRIGHT ST | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play OVER DETROIT on the totalin All games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 10 Overs and 1 Unders for the last three seasons (+8.9 units)


CBB > (521) TEXAS TECH@ (522) TCU | 2016-01-18 19:00:00 - 2016-01-18 19:00:00
Play UNDER TCU on the totalin All games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 1 Overs and 10 Unders for the last three seasons (+8.9 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MONDAY, JANUARY 18


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS




PUR at RUTG 07:00 PM


PUR -20.5




SYR at DUKE 07:00 PM

DUKE -11.5 BEST BET




UIC at CLEV 07:00 PM


UIC +10.5




DET at WRST 07:00 PM


WRST -6.0




TTU at TCU 07:00 PM


TCU +3.5 BEST BET




VALP at YSU 07:00 PM


VALP -18.0




L-MD at BU 07:30 PM


BU -6.5




UALR at ARST 08:30 PM


UALR -6.5 BEST BET




HAMP at NCCU 09:00 PM


HAMP +1.0




OKLA at ISU 09:00 PM


ISU -2.0 BEST BET

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack


-- Home team won eight of last nine AFC title games; home team is 4-4 in last eight NFC title games.


-- Iowa State 82, Oklahoma 77-- Last time Cyclones beat a #1 team, the best player on the other team was Wilt Chamberlain (1957).


-- Syracuse 64, Duke 62-- Duke lost its last three games, all to unranked teams.


-- Greg Norman got dumped by FOX as its #1 golf analyst.


-- Indianapolis Colts named Brian Schottenheimer as their new QB coach.


-- There apparently is growing momentum to have the DH in both leagues.




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


13) Detroit Tigers signed Justin Upton for $22M a year for six years, which tells me there is something about Yoenis Cespedes that the general public doesn't know. I'd rather have Cespedes than Upton, although Cespedes is two years older.


12) Warriors 132, Cavaliers 98-- Ugly no-show at home for Cleveland. You play the team that beat you in the Finals last year, you're supposed to compete.


11) Knicks 119, 76ers 113 2OT-- New York was 25-30 on the foul line; Philly was 13-25. Sixers had rallied back from down 18 late in third quarter.


10) Charlotte 124, Utah 119 2OT-- Solid set of afternoon games in the NBA. Kemba Walker had 52, the first Hornet ever to score 50+ points.


9) Purdue 107, Rutgers 57-- If you're in your third year as coach of a Big 14 team and you lose by 50 at home, it is time to start updating your resume. There are lot of good basketball players in New Jersey-- no excuse for Rutgers to be this bad.


8) Robert Morris won the NEC tournament LY, won a play-in game in the NCAAs, but last spring Clemson poached their best player, 6-3 G Marcquise Reed (he is sitting out this season at Clemson) and now Robert Morris is 4-15 and floundering. It is a free country, but poaching players from mid-majors is a growing trend and it stinks.


7) You'll see some Saturday afternoon NBA games starting later this month for this reason: the league now has a Saturday night TV deal in Europe- since they're 5-6 hours ahead of us, for games to be shown live there they have to be afternoon games here.


6) Odd stat: West Virginia won the Big East tournament in 2010, then made it to the Final Four in DeSean Butler's last year there; since then, the Mountaineers are 0-5 in conference tournament games- that surprised me.


5) Guy in the Australian Open Sunday night was wearing two different sneakers as he played, one black, one orange. Hopefully this is not a portent of the future. Some wiseguy said he probably has another pair just like that one back in his hotel. .


4) I enjoy the instant replay system in tennis; it is quick and it makes a difference.


3) This is the first time since 2004 that both conference championship games have the #1 seed playing #2 seed. Home sides were 4-0 this past weekend, after being 0-4 the week before. Sunday should be an interesting day.


2) It wound up not mattering Saturday night, but Patrick Peterson drew a taunting penalty as he ran back an INT for a TD, turning and waving to guys who were chasing him. How stupid can he be? If not for another Arizona penalty on the same play, he would've cost his team a TD in a game that wound up going to overtime. Wise up!!!


1) If you like politics or are interested by it, there is a good reality show on Showtime called The Circus, about this year's Presidential race. Lot of behind-the-scenes looks at rallies, interviews with candidates. Stuff we don't normally get to see.

 

[CNOTES]

Winners and Losers
January 19, 2016




Some of the more notable "movers" from this past weekend are noted below...


WINNER: CLEMSON...It's time to officially put Clemson on the Big Dance "bubble watch" after yet another rousing win Saturday, this one over Miami-Florida. It's doubtful any team in the country has run off a stretch of wins as impressive as the Tigers' four in a row vs. Syracuse, Louisville, Duke, and the Canes. The last three of those were at home, but even that comes with a different twist, as Clemson is playing its home games this season 40 miles from campus at Greenville (in the near-16,000-seat Bon Secours Wellness Arena) while Littlejohn Coliseum undergoes renovation. The Tigers continue to play their traditional tough defense for HC Brad Brownell, while versatile 6-7 jr. F Jaron Blossomgame (16.1 ppg) is making a habit of delivering in the clutch, scoring 25 in the win over Miami.


LOSER: DUKE...Not too soon to hit the panic button at Durham after the Blue Devils went down to their second straight defeat, this one 95-91 at home vs. Notre Dame and Coach K's onetime assistant Mike Brey. Of course, when we're talking about Duke, it's in relation to winning the national title, something the current edition appears a long way from in its current state. Which is lacking in depth at the point and in the post, the latter hammered home again when the Fighting Irish attacked the rim with impunity on Saturday. To make a run in March, Duke absolutely needs 6-9 Amile Jefferson (10.3 ppg & 9.3 rpg), Coach K's best post defender and rebounder, to return from a foot injury that has kept him out of action since mid-December. Compounding matters was a third loss in a row on Monday vs. double-digit underdog Syracuse. There is little chance the Blue Devils can make even a spirited defense of their national title unless Jefferson returns, with 7-footer Marshall Plumlee too plodding and 6-9 frosh Brandon Ingram too spindly to provide the dimensions of Jefferson.


WINNER: VIRGINIA TECH...Sticking with our ACC theme this weekend, it's also time to start taking the Hokies seriously after another win (this one at Georgia Tech) on Saturday. A victory over the Yellow Jackets shouldn't be newsworthy (especially a 1-point win), but any win on the conference road is a good win, especially since VPI hadn't won on the ACC trail since 2013. And VPI has already developed a fortress at Cassell Coliseum, where NC State, Virginia, and Wake Forest have fallen thus far in conference play. Now at 12-6, VPI can begin to think seriously about the postseason, with even a Big Dance bid no longer far-fetched. Moreover, it underlines the quick progress made in Blacksburg by 2nd-year HC Buzz Williams, who previously steered Marquette deep into March and is already making a significant impact with the Hokies. Buzz's team has been getting hero performances from several different players of late, with Maryland transfer G Seth Allen (13.3 ppg) sinking the winning FT with three seconds left on Sunday after 6-5 soph G Justin Bibbs scored 32 in the previous triumph over Wake Forest. Meanwhile, South Florida transfer F Zach LeDay (team-best 15.6 ppg) continues to display remarkable consistency, scoring between 18 and 22 points in his last four games.


LOSER: BYU...On Thursday, the Cougars scored a rousing 69-68 win at Gonzaga that seemed to confirm their move into the bubble mix and suggested that HC Dave Rose could to lead another Provo edition into the Big Dance. That, however, was before a shock 84-81 loss on Saturday against a Portland side that had been fading with four straight losses. As usual, defensive issues would haunt BYU, as the Pilots canned ten triples and featured three 20-point scorers, led by underrated G Alec Wintering's 22 points. The Cougars still have time to shoot themselves into the Selection Sunday discussion with Wake Forest transfer G Chase Fischer (18.3 ppg) leading another balanced attack, but the loss at Chiles Center could prove a real albatross into March for BYU.


WINNER: UNLV and interim HC Todd Simon...Last week the Rebels were a smoldering mess, having lost their first three Mountain West games, which prompted the dismissal of HC Dave Rice, who was under increasingly heavy fire from the booster base. Standards are still high at UNLV, and Rice, despite a solid winning record in four-plus seasons, had seen win totals drop each year as it became apparent he was out of his depth. Promoted in Rice's place was 35-year-old assistant Todd Simon, formerly coach at the local, high-profile Findlay Prep and rumored to be favored for the interim position by significant boosters (including "Mr. Findlay Prep" himself, local car dealer Cliff Findlay) instead of other Rice aides Max Good (a former interim UNLV coach and also HC at Loyola Marymount) and Stacey Augmon, a longtime NBA player and former star Rebel player from the best Jerry Tarkanian years. But in just two games, Simon has done what Rice could not, that being unleashing the UNLV running game with full-court pressure defense. The results have been home romps over New Mexico and Air Force. Which might not mean much, but at least there is hope the current season can be salvaged at the Thomas & Mack Center while all sorts of names (Steve Lavin, Rick Pitino, etc.) are mentioned as possible successors. But under Simon, at least the Runnin' Rebels are runnin' again


WINNER: SETON HALL...Right when we were about to dismiss the Pirates after losses to Villanova and Creighton, they dug in their heels and scored a stunning 81-72 win at 12th-ranked Providence on Saturday, providing hope for HC Kevin Willard that the Hall is not going to fade in conference play as it has done often in the Big East portion of its schedule in many recent seasons. Willard made a subtle lineup switch on Saturday, putting UMass transfer G Derrick Gordon in the starting lineup while high-scoring soph G Khadeen Carrington would come off the bench in a sixth-man role. The changes would benefit both, as Gordon scored 15 points and the lefty Carrington, still with 27 minutes of court time, scored a game-high 22. Several other hurdles await in Big East play, but for the moment, the Hall appears intent on at worst staying on the Big Dance bubble into March.


LOSER: MICHIGAN STATE...The Spartans are not about to play their way out of the big Dance or anything similar. But any chances of staying on the top line in one of the regions in March took a double torpedo-hit this past week with a home loss to Iowa (in a revenge game for the Spartans, no less) and then a disturbing 77-76 Sunday setback at Wisconsin against a Badger team that had been struggling for interim HC Greg Gard, seeking to have the interim tag removed from his label in Madison. It was Gard's biggest win, but also the latest suggestion that all might not be well in East Lansing, where defensive issues are suddenly a problem. The recent return of star G Denzel Valentine from a knee injury has not provided the expected spark, and some Big Ten observers are wondering if this MSU team is going to prove the reverse of most Tom Izzo editions that are known to start slow before picking up steam. Thus far, these Spartans are doing things completely opposite, surging to the top in the rankings much sooner than expected, but suddenly having lost three of six.

 

[CNOTES]

College season filled with surprises so far
January 19, 2016


PHOENIX (AP) The college basketball season is revving up with some great games and individual performances as it winds toward March Madness.


As is usually the case, the season so far has been filled with some big surprises, including a Final Four coach retiring midseason, a merry bench mob and loads of upsets.


Here's a rundown of some of the biggest surprises so far in the 2015-16 season:


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BO RYAN'S RETIREMENT


Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said in June that this would be his last season, then left the door open in August. Instead, he surprised the basketball world by abruptly retiring on Dec. 15 after the Badgers beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Ryan said he came back this season in part to allow top assistant Greg Gard to spend time with his ailing father. Gard's father died this fall, so Ryan decided to give him a chance to prove he can run the program. The 68-year-old Ryan led the Badgers to a school-record 364 wins, seven Big Ten titles and last year's national championship game, where they lost to Duke.


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MONMOUTH MERRIMENT


The Hawks have some impressive wins this season, including UCLA at Pauley Pavilion, Notre Dame and Rutgers. But for everything Monmouth is doing on the court, its Bench Mob is stealing the show. The Hawks' bench players have turned celebrations into performance art, re-enacting scenes from Star Wars, imitating Santa and his reindeer, even proposing to each other - he said yes - after Monmouth scores a basket or makes a great play. Their masterpiece so far has been their depiction of the Sistine Chapel (http://goo.gl/phcdJR) after a made basket against Georgetown.


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SHOCKERS START


Wichita State entered this season loaded with expectations after knocking Kansas out of the NCAA Tournament last season. Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet decided to return for their senior seasons and were hoping to lead the Shockers back to the Final Four after doing it three years ago. Wichita State was ranked No. 10 in The Associated Press preseason poll, but quickly dropped out after losing four of its first six games. VanVleet missed four games with a hamstring injury, but the Shockers lost to Tulsa and Seton Hall with him in the lineup. But don't count the Shockers out yet - they've won seven straight heading into Wednesday's game against Northern Iowa.


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MUSTANGS RISE


A postseason ban due to NCAA sanctions and coach Larry Brown's nine-game suspension has done nothing to slow SMU down. Being down to seven scholarship players hasn't, either. SMU won its first nine games under associate coach Tim Jankovich while Brown served his suspension and kept on winning once the 75-year-old coach returned. The eighth-ranked Mustangs are the only undefeated team (17-0 through Sunday) in Division I and are in the top 10 of The Associated Press poll for the first time in more than 30 years. The Mustangs score in bunches, shoot well and are as balanced as any team in the country, with four players averaging at least 11 points. They'll be fun to watch, even if they can't play in the postseason.


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UPSETS


No college basketball season is complete without upsets and there have been plenty so far this season. Georgetown has been on the wrong end of a few, losing to Radford to open the season and Monmouth and UNC-Asheville in consecutive games. George Washington pulled one by beating Virginia, ranked No. 6 at the time. Wisconsin, which just knocked off No. 4 Michigan State, lost to Western Illinois and Milwaukee. Alabama State also opened the season with a victory at Virginia Tech, its first win over a team from a power conference since 2001.


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UPSETS, IOWA STYLE


The state of Iowa seems to have an inordinate number of upsets this season. Northern Iowa pulled of two, knocking off top-ranked North Carolina and No. 5 Iowa State. Iowa took its turn just before the New Year, handing then-No. 1 Michigan State its first loss of the season. The latest came Monday night, when Iowa State, which started the season 1-3, took down newly-top-ranked Oklahoma in Ames. Just a thought: When the NCAA Tournament rolls around, an Iowa school might be a good bet when it comes time to pick an upset.

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Dunkel

Tuesday, January 19

Northwestern @ Maryland

Game 745-746
January 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
61.969
Maryland
77.824
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Maryland
by 16
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Maryland
by 12 1/2
137
Dunkel Pick:
Maryland
(-12 1/2); Over

Toledo @ Bowling Green

Game 725-726
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toledo
58.046
Bowling Green
54.690
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toledo
by 3 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toledo
by 1 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
Toledo
(-1 1/2); Under

Georgetown @ Xavier

Game 747-748
January 19, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgetown
63.145
Xavier
75.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 12 1/2
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 9 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Xavier
(-9 1/2); Over

Kansas @ Oklahoma State

Game 727-728
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas
73.905
Oklahoma State
62.403
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 11 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 9
143
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas
(-9); Under

Houston @ Southern Methodist

Game 749-750
January 19, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
61.648
Southern Methodis
76.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Methodis
by 14 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Methodis
by 12 1/2
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Methodis
(-12 1/2); Over

Illinois @ Indiana

Game 729-730
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois
61.466
Indiana
70.922
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 9 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 12 1/2
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(+12 1/2); Over

Loyola-Chicago @ Evansville

Game 751-752
January 19, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola-Chicago
52.139
Evansville
68.621
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 16 1/2
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Evansville
by 14
126
Dunkel Pick:
Evansville
(-14); Over

Butler @ Providence

Game 709-710
January 19, 2016 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Butler
65.310
Providence
68.452
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Providence
by 3
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Providence
by 1
147
Dunkel Pick:
Providence
(-1); Over

Dayton @ St. Bonaventure

Game 731-732
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dayton
62.812
St. Bonaventure
63.924
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Bonaventure
by 1
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dayton
by 2 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
St. Bonaventure
(+2 1/2); Over

Alabama @ Auburn

Game 753-754
January 19, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama
61.515
Auburn
63.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Auburn
by 1 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama
by 2 1/2
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Auburn
(+2 1/2); Under

Tulane @ Connecticut

Game 711-712
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulane
53.689
Connecticut
70.220
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 16 1/2
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 14 1/2
132 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(-14 1/2); Over

Northern Kentucky @ Oakland

Game 733-734
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Kentucky
45.485
Oakland
61.381
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 16
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 13 1/2
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-13 1/2); Over

LSU @ Texas A&M

Game 755-756
January 19, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LSU
61.177
Texas A&M
73.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas A&M
by 6
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas A&M
by 9
153
Dunkel Pick:
LSU
(+9); Under

South Carolina @ Ole Miss

Game 713-714
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina
63.792
Ole Miss
65.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ole Miss
by 1 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Carolina
by 1 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ole Miss
(+1 1/2); Under

Tulsa @ East Carolina

Game 735-736
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
62.879
East Carolina
52.901
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 10
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulsa
by 8
136
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(-8); Over

UNLV @ Utah State

Game 757-758
January 19, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
63.542
Utah State
57.910
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UNLV
by 5 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UNLV
by 3
140
Dunkel Pick:
UNLV
(-3); Over

Mississippi State @ Florida

Game 715-716
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi State
58.269
Florida
68.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 10
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
by 12
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi State
(+12); Under

Georgia Southern @ Georgia State

Game 737-738
January 19, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
47.860
Georgia State
55.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia State
by 7 1/2
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia State
by 11 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Southern
(+11 1/2); Under

Fresno State @ San Diego State

Game 759-760
January 19, 2016 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Fresno State
54.646
San Diego State
64.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego State
by 10
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego State
by 7 1/2
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego State
(-7 1/2); Over

Western Michigan @ Ohio

Game 717-718
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Michigan
52.073
Ohio
53.568
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio
by 1 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio
by 5 1/2
152 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Western Michigan
(+5 1/2); Over

North Carolina State @ Pittsburgh

Game 739-740
January 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina St
60.743
Pittsburgh
67.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 6 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 9
143
Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina St
(+9); Under

St. Peter's @ Fairfield

Game 761-762
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Peter's
54.223
Fairfield
52.694
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Peter's
by 1 1/2
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fairfield
by 2
144 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Peter's
(+2); Under

Eastern Michigan @ Akron

Game 719-720
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
53.849
Akron
57.389
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Akron
by 3 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Akron
by 6
144
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Michigan
(+6); Over

Clemson @ Virginia

Game 741-742
January 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
69.638
Virginia
73.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 4
120
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 10
123 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(+10); Under

Kent State @ Ball State

Game 721-722
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
54.775
Ball State
58.306
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ball State
by 3 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ball State
by 1 1/2
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ball State
(-1 1/2); Under

Central Michigan @ Northern Illinois

Game 743-744
January 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Central Michigan
53.833
Northern Illinois
52.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Central Michigan
by 1 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Illinois
by 4
146
Dunkel Pick:
Central Michigan
(+4); Under

Buffalo @ Miami (Ohio)

Game 723-724
January 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
56.545
Miami (Ohio)
51.470
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 5
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 1 1/2
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(-1 1/2); Under

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 19

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BUTLER (13 - 4) at PROVIDENCE (15 - 3) - 1/19/2016, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 157-119 ATS (+26.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
BUTLER is 189-151 ATS (+22.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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




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TULANE (8 - 11) at CONNECTICUT (12 - 5) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 136-175 ATS (-56.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 56-82 ATS (-34.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 132-169 ATS (-53.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 81-111 ATS (-41.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TULANE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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S CAROLINA (16 - 1) at OLE MISS (12 - 5) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OLE MISS is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 40-17 ATS (+21.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
S CAROLINA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
S CAROLINA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
S CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
S CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


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




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MISSISSIPPI ST (7 - 9) at FLORIDA (11 - 6) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.


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




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W MICHIGAN (7 - 10) at OHIO U (10 - 6) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OHIO U is 129-98 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 129-98 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
OHIO U is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
OHIO U is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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




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E MICHIGAN (10 - 7) at AKRON (13 - 4) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 144-183 ATS (-57.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 61-86 ATS (-33.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road 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
E MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 2-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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KENT ST (12 - 5) at BALL ST (12 - 5) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 38-17 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
KENT ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
KENT ST is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
BALL ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.


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




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BUFFALO (9 - 8) at MIAMI OHIO (6 - 11) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.


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




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TOLEDO (11 - 6) at BOWLING GREEN (12 - 5) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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




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KANSAS (15 - 2) at OKLAHOMA ST (9 - 8) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 72-99 ATS (-36.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 109-143 ATS (-48.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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




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ILLINOIS (9 - 9) at INDIANA (15 - 3) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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DAYTON (14 - 3) at ST BONAVENTURE (12 - 4) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


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




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N KENTUCKY (5 - 11) at OAKLAND (11 - 7) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




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TULSA (11 - 6) at E CAROLINA (8 - 10) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 102-74 ATS (+20.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 128-178 ATS (-67.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 120-168 ATS (-64.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 78-116 ATS (-49.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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




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GA SOUTHERN (6 - 10) at GEORGIA ST (11 - 4) - 1/19/2016, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
GEORGIA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 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
GA SOUTHERN is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 3-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NC STATE (10 - 8) at PITTSBURGH (15 - 2) - 1/19/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


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




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CLEMSON (12 - 6) at VIRGINIA (13 - 4) - 1/19/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 66-95 ATS (-38.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEMSON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.


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




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C MICHIGAN (9 - 8) at N ILLINOIS (14 - 3) - 1/19/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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NORTHWESTERN (15 - 4) at MARYLAND (16 - 2) - 1/19/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.


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




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GEORGETOWN (11 - 7) at XAVIER (16 - 1) - 1/19/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
XAVIER is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
XAVIER is 48-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
XAVIER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
XAVIER is 119-84 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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HOUSTON (13 - 4) at SMU (17 - 0) - 1/19/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SMU is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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LOYOLA-IL (8 - 10) at EVANSVILLE (16 - 3) - 1/19/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.


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




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ALABAMA (10 - 6) at AUBURN (8 - 8) - 1/19/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.


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




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LSU (11 - 6) at TEXAS A&M (15 - 2) - 1/19/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 57-83 ATS (-34.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.


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




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UNLV (11 - 7) at UTAH ST (11 - 6) - 1/19/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


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




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FRESNO ST (12 - 6) at SAN DIEGO ST (12 - 6) - 1/19/2016, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 60-93 ATS (-42.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN DIEGO ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.


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




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ST PETERS (7 - 8) at FAIRFIELD (9 - 8) - 1/19/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 3-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
ST PETERS is 5-1 straight up against FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 19

Providence made 12-26 on arc, won 81-73 (+7.5) at Butler Dec 31, after trailing by 11 at half- they scored 56 points in second half. Underdogs are 4-1 vs spread in Friars' Big East games; they lost last two games at home, to Marquette/Seton Hall. Butler is 3-4 vs top 100 teams, losing all three in Big East play, by 8-19-5 points. Big East home teams are 3-6 vs spread in games where spread was 6 or less points.

Home side won seven of the last eight South Carolina-Ole Miss games; five of last six series games were decided by 4 or less points. Gamecocks lost last four visits to Oxford by 9-4-4-16 points. Carolina is 2-1 in true road games, winning at Clemson/Auburn, losing by 23 at Alabama. SEC home underdogs of 4 or less points are 1-4 vs spread. Ole Miss lost its last two games by nine points each, giving up average of 85 ppg.

Akron is 13-3 in its last 16 games with Eastern Michigan; they lost by 3 in Ypsilanti LY, its first loss in last five series games. Eagles lost by 30-4 in last two visits to Akron. Zips lost last two games by 11-14 points, giving up 85 ppg; they're 7-0 at home, winning by 9 in only MAC home game. EMU allowed 80+ points in four of its last five games. MAC home favorites of 5+ points are 1-8 against the spread.

Home side won last four Kansas-Oklahoma State games; Jayhawks lost by 7-5 in last two visits to Stillwater. Kansas is 4-1 in Big X, winning by 10 at Tech, losing at at West Virginia in its two road games. State lost last four games, last two by total of seven points- they lost to Sooners by hoop at home, beat TCU in other Big X home tilt. Kansas is 7-15 in last 22 games as Big X road favorite. Big X home underdogs are 5-5.

Dayton is 14-1 in its last 15 games with St Bonaventure, winning five in row, three by 12+ points. Flyers won six of last seven visits to Olean, winning last two by 3-17 points. Dayton won seven of last eight games with only loss at LaSalle; Flyers have wins at Vandy/Duquesne. A-14 home underdogs are 3-8 vs spread. Bonnies won five of last six games, beating Davidson/URI in their two A-14 home games.

NC State won last three games with Pitt by 7-18-11 points, winning at Pitt 74-67 in only ACC visit here. Wolfpack is 0-5 in ACC, losing road games by 5-3-12 points (1-1 road dog)- four of their five ACC losses are by 7 or less points. Pitt is 4-1 in ACC, 2-1 as home favorite, winning home games by 11-5-23 points; Panthers are shooting 78.9% on line, #1 in country. ACC home favorites of 7+ points are 7-7 vs spread.

Clemson beat Louisville-Duke-Miami in its last three games, all at home; Tigers lost last three games with Virginia by 37-5-23 points- they've lost eight visits in row to Virginia, last two by 37-23 points. Cavaliers won both ACC home games by 11-8 points; they lost three of last four games overall, with all three losses on road. ACC home favorites of 7+ points are 7-7 vs spread. Clemson is 1-3 on road, losing by 6-23-11 points.

Xavier beat Georgetown three times LY; Hoyas are 0-2 at Xavier in Big East play, losing by 13-17 points. Georgetown is 4-2 in league, losing by 13-5 to Creighton/Villanova. Big East double digit home favorites are 4-3 vs spread. Xavier won its last four games since only loss, to Villanova- they won first two Big East home games, by 19-20 points. Hoyas make 40.4% on arc in conference play, best in Big East so far.

Alabama won nine of its last 11 games with Auburn, winning last three by 16-2-11 points; two losses came in their last three visits here. Tigers beat Kentucky here Saturday; they're banged-up. Leading scorer Canty sprained his ankle late in Kentucky game, status here is ?? Alabama lost three of last four games, losing by 8-16-8 points- they're turning the ball over 21.1% of time. SEC home underdogs of 4 or less points are 1-4.

Texas A&M won three of last four games with LSU, winning by 10-3-6 points. Aggies won last eight games, are atop SEC at 5-0, winning home games by 23-3 points- they won by 34 at Georgia Saturday. SEC home favorites are 12-8 against the spread. LSU is 4-1 in SEC; four of its last five losses were by 6 or less points or in OT. Tigers are 1-3 in true road games, winning at Vandy- they lost road games by 12-7-6 points.

UNLV won three of last four games with Utah State, losing by 18 here LY; home side won three of four series games. Rebels won by 12-36 in first two games since changing coaches- they were both at home. UNLV is 0-2 in MW road games, losing at Colorado State/Wyoming. Utah State won last two games after starting league play 1-3. Mountain West home dogs of 4 or less points are are 0-4 vs spread.

San Diego State won five of last six games with Fresno State; underdogs covered three of last four series games. Bulldogs lost last three visits to Viejas Arena by 22-8-11 points. Aztecs won first two Mountain West home games by 12-15 points; they're 5-0 in league after starting season 7-6. Fresno is 3-2 in league, losing by 15-11 points; four of its six losses are by 11+ points. MW home favorites are 8-11 against the spread.

St Peter's is 5-1 in MAAC, with only loss by hoop at Niagara- they're 2-6 in non-MAAC games, 3-0 vs spread as MAAC road dog. Peacocks won four of last five games with Fairfield, but lost nine of last ten visits here- they beat Stags in last two MAAC tourneys. Fairfield is 2-1 at home in league, losing to Monmouth by 12. MAAC home favorites of 6 or less points are 1-5 against the spread.

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 19

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6:30 PM
BUTLER vs. PROVIDENCE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Butler's last 6 games on the road
Butler is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Providence is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Providence's last 7 games

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. MISSISSIPPI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of South Carolina's last 7 games on the road
South Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Mississippi is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against South Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi's last 6 games when playing at home against South Carolina

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. FAIRFIELD
Saint Peter's is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
Fairfield is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Fairfield is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 9 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Miami (Ohio) is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Buffalo

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. FLORIDA
Mississippi State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Mississippi State
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Mississippi State

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. BOWLING GREEN
Toledo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bowling Green's last 6 games when playing Toledo
Bowling Green is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toledo

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
TULANE vs. CONNECTICUT
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Illinois's last 25 games on the road
Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing at home against Illinois
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. BALL STATE
Kent State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kent State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ball State
Ball State is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games when playing at home against Kent State

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
KANSAS vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas's last 6 games on the road
Kansas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma State's last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. AKRON
Eastern Michigan is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Akron
Eastern Michigan is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Akron
Akron is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
TULSA vs. EAST CAROLINA
Tulsa is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against East Carolina
East Carolina is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
East Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. OHIO
Western Michigan is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Ohio
Western Michigan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Ohio
Ohio is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Ohio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
NORTHERN KENTUCKY vs. OAKLAND
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home

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JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
DAYTON vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Dayton is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Bonaventure
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dayton's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Bonaventure's last 6 games

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JANUARY 19, 7:30 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. GEORGIA STATE
Georgia Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia State's last 7 games at home
Georgia State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 19, 8:00 PM
HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
No trends available
SE Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SE Missouri State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

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JANUARY 19, 8:00 PM
TENNESSEE WESLEYAN vs. WOFFORD
No trends available
Wofford is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wofford's last 9 games

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JANUARY 19, 8:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. VIRGINIA
Clemson is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Clemson is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Clemson
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia's last 9 games when playing Clemson

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JANUARY 19, 8:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. PITTSBURGH
North Carolina State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina State's last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

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JANUARY 19, 8:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Central Michigan is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 7 games when playing on the road against Northern Illinois
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Illinois's last 7 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
Northern Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Central Michigan

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JANUARY 19, 8:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. MARYLAND
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland's last 7 games

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JANUARY 19, 8:05 PM
WISC-GREEN BAY vs. CHICAGO STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisc-Green Bay's last 6 games on the road
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 19, 8:30 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. XAVIER
No trends available
Xavier is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Xavier's last 5 games when playing Georgetown

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JANUARY 19, 9:00 PM
LSU vs. TEXAS A&M
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LSU's last 6 games on the road
LSU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LSU
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 19, 9:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. AUBURN
Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Alabama is 4-15-1 ATS in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Auburn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama
Auburn is 15-4-1 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against Alabama

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JANUARY 19, 9:00 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. EVANSVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games on the road
Loyola of Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Evansville's last 6 games
Evansville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 19, 9:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Houston is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 5 games
Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 19, 9:00 PM
UNLV vs. UTAH STATE
UNLV is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
UNLV is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing UNLV
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah State's last 7 games

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JANUARY 19, 11:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Fresno State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fresno State's last 6 games on the road
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fresno State
San Diego State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Fresno State

 

[CNOTES]

CBB ATS


CBB > (757) UNLV@ (758) UTAH ST | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON UNLV against the spread in All games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 16 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.8 units)


CBB > (757) UNLV@ (758) UTAH ST | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON UNLV against the spread in Road games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 9 Wins and 0 Losses for the last three seasons (+9 units)


CBB > (713) S CAROLINA@ (714) OLE MISS | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play ON S CAROLINA against the spread in All games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 7 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+7 units)

CBB > (735) TULSA@ (736) E CAROLINA | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST E CAROLINA against the spread in All games in January games
The record is 3 Wins and 14 Losses for the last three seasons (-12.4 units)

CBB > (739) NC STATE@ (740) PITTSBURGH | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH against the spread in All games on Tuesday nights
The record is 0 Wins and 7 Losses for the last two seasons (-7.7 units)

CBB > (747) GEORGETOWN@ (748) XAVIER | 2016-01-19 20:30:00 - 2016-01-19 20:30:00
Play ON XAVIER against the spread in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 10 Wins and 2 Losses for the this season (+7.8 units)


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CBB MONEYLINE


CBB > (759) FRESNO ST@ (760) SAN DIEGO ST | 2016-01-19 23:00:00 - 2016-01-19 23:00:00
Play ON SAN DIEGO ST using money line in All games in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5
The record is 18 Wins and 2 Losses for the since 1992 (+16.2 units)


CBB > (741) CLEMSON@ (742) VIRGINIA | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play ON CLEMSON using money line in All games in January games
The record is 5 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+9.1 units)

CBB > (741) CLEMSON@ (742) VIRGINIA | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play ON CLEMSON using money line in All games against conference opponents
The record is 5 Wins and 0 Losses for the this season (+9.1 units)

CBB > (745) NORTHWESTERN@ (746) MARYLAND | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play ON MARYLAND using money line in Home games after a conference game
The record is 15 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+14.25 units)

CBB > (755) LSU@ (756) TEXAS A&M | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON TEXAS A&M using money line in All games in January games
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.2 units)


CBB > (711) TULANE@ (712) CONNECTICUT | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play ON TULANE using money line in All games when playing with one or less days rest
The record is 8 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.8 units)


CBB > (713) S CAROLINA@ (714) OLE MISS | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play ON OLE MISS using money line in Home games after allowing 80 points or more
The record is 22 Wins and 4 Losses for the since 1992 (+19.15 units)


CBB > (745) NORTHWESTERN@ (746) MARYLAND | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play ON MARYLAND using money line in All games in all games
The record is 27 Wins and 9 Losses for the last two seasons (+21.9 units)

CBB > (717) W MICHIGAN@ (718) OHIO U | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OHIO U using money line in Home games in January games
The record is 2 Wins and 5 Losses for the last three seasons (-16.6 units)


CBB > (733) N KENTUCKY@ (734) OAKLAND | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST N KENTUCKY using money line in All games in all games
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the since 1992 (-15.5 units)


CBB > (733) N KENTUCKY@ (734) OAKLAND | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST N KENTUCKY using money line in All games in all lined games
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the since 1992 (-15.5 units)


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CBB FIRST HALF


CBB > (757) UNLV@ (758) UTAH ST | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON UNLV ?>in the first halfin All games after scoring 80 points or more
The record is 16 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.8 units)


CBB > (713) S CAROLINA@ (714) OLE MISS | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OLE MISS ?>in the first halfin Home games after a conference game
The record is 1 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (-12.2 units)


CBB > (727) KANSAS@ (728) OKLAHOMA ST | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OKLAHOMA ST ?>in the first halfin All games in January games
The record is 3 Wins and 18 Losses for the last three seasons (-16.8 units)


CBB > (709) BUTLER@ (710) PROVIDENCE | 2016-01-19 18:30:00 - 2016-01-19 18:30:00
Play ON PROVIDENCE ?>in the first halfin All games when the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5
The record is 14 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.8 units)


CBB > (723) BUFFALO@ (724) MIAMI OHIO | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST MIAMI OHIO ?>in the first halfin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 3 Wins and 17 Losses for the last three seasons (-15.7 units)


CBB > (713) S CAROLINA@ (714) OLE MISS | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play AGAINST OLE MISS ?>in the first halfin Home games against conference opponents
The record is 1 Wins and 11 Losses for the last two seasons (-11.1 units)

CBB > (757) UNLV@ (758) UTAH ST | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON UNLV ?>in the first halfin All games against conference opponents
The record is 19 Wins and 5 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.5 units)


CBB > (751) LOYOLA-IL@ (752) EVANSVILLE | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON LOYOLA-IL ?>in the first halfin All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line
The record is 34 Wins and 12 Losses for the last three seasons (+20.8 units)


CBB > (749) HOUSTON@ (750) SMU | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play ON HOUSTON ?>in the first halfin All games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 10 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+8.9 units)


CBB > (759) FRESNO ST@ (760) SAN DIEGO ST | 2016-01-19 23:00:00 - 2016-01-19 23:00:00
Play AGAINST FRESNO ST ?>in the first halfin All games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-10 units)


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CBB TOTALS


CBB > (739) NC STATE@ (740) PITTSBURGH | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin Home games in January games
The record is 11 Overs and 0 Unders for the last three seasons (+11 units)


CBB > (759) FRESNO ST@ (760) SAN DIEGO ST | 2016-01-19 23:00:00 - 2016-01-19 23:00:00
Play UNDER SAN DIEGO ST on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 3 Overs and 17 Unders for the last three seasons (+13.7 units)


CBB > (739) NC STATE@ (740) PITTSBURGH | 2016-01-19 20:00:00 - 2016-01-19 20:00:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin Home games against conference opponents
The record is 11 Overs and 1 Unders for the last two seasons (+9.9 units)

CBB > (719) E MICHIGAN@ (720) AKRON | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play UNDER AKRON on the totalin Home games in January games
The record is 8 Overs and 30 Unders for the since 1992 (+21.2 units)


CBB > (717) W MICHIGAN@ (718) OHIO U | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play OVER OHIO U on the totalin All games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 13 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+10.8 units)


CBB > (711) TULANE@ (712) CONNECTICUT | 2016-01-19 19:00:00 - 2016-01-19 19:00:00
Play UNDER TULANE on the totalin All games after a conference game
The record is 10 Overs and 31 Unders for the last three seasons (+20 units)


CBB > (751) LOYOLA-IL@ (752) EVANSVILLE | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play UNDER LOYOLA-IL on the totalin All games after scoring 60 points or less
The record is 0 Overs and 7 Unders for the this season (+7 units)


CBB > (749) HOUSTON@ (750) SMU | 2016-01-19 21:00:00 - 2016-01-19 21:00:00
Play OVER SMU on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 10 Overs and 1 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.9 units)

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, January 19


Butler at Providence, 6:30 ET
Butler: 13-1 ATS in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders
Providence: 0-6 ATS after a game where they made 33% of their shots or worse


Kansas at Oklahoma State, 7:00 ET
Kansas: 2-10 ATS in road games after having won 12 or more of their last 15
Oklahoma St: 6-0 ATS in home games after playing a game as an underdog


Illinois at Indiana, 7:00 ET
Illinois: 1-9 ATS on Tuesday nights
Indiana: 11-2 ATS after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread


LSU at Texas AM, 9:00 ET
LSU: 0-6 ATS off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite
Texas AM: 12-4 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders

 

[CNOTES]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS




BUT at PROV 06:30 PM


BUT +1.0 BEST BET




TOL at BGSU 07:00 PM


BGSU +1.5




DAY at SBON 07:00 PM


SBON +2.5 BEST BET




ILL at IND 07:00 PM


IND -11.5




SCAR at MISS 07:00 PM


MISS +1.0




EMU at AKR 07:00 PM


AKR -6.0




SPC at FAIR 07:00 PM


SPC +2.5




TULN at UCONN 07:00 PM


UCONN -14.5 BEST BET




BUFF at M-OH 07:00 PM


BUFF -1.0 BEST BET




KENT at BALL 07:00 PM


BALL -1.0




NKU at OAK 07:00 PM


OAK -13.5




MSST at FLA 07:00 PM


FLA -10.5 BEST BET




WMU at OHIO 07:00 PM


OHIO -6.0




KU at OKST 07:00 PM


KU -9.5 BEST BET




TLSA at ECU 07:00 PM


TLSA -8.0




GASO at GSU 07:30 PM


GSU -11.0




CMU at NIU 08:00 PM


CMU +3.0




NW at MD 08:00 PM


MD -12.5 BEST BET




NCST at PITT 08:00 PM


PITT -8.0




GTWN at XAV 08:30 PM


XAV -10.0 BEST BET




HOU at SMU 09:00 PM


SMU -13.0 BEST BET




ALA at AUB 09:00 PM


AUB +2.0




UNLV at USU 09:00 PM


UNLV -3.0 BEST BET




LSU at TAM 09:00 PM


LSU +7.0




L-IL at EVAN 09:00 PM


EVAN -13.5




FRES at SDSU 11:00 PM


SDSU -8.0 BEST BET

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Cornhuskers (11-8) at Spartans (16-3)
Date: January 20, 2016 6:30 PM EDT

Michigan State's usual dominance on defense has disappeared over its last two games, and so have the wins.


Eager to begin a new week, the 11th-ranked Spartans figure to be challenged again Wednesday night against a surging Nebraska team that's rolling offensively during its best stretch of the season.


Among the top 10 nationally in field-goal percentage defense and preventing the 3-point shot, Michigan State has struggled in both areas during its first losing streak of the season. After then-No. 16 Iowa went 10 of 22 from beyond the arc to complete a season sweep with Thursday's 76-59 victory in East Lansing, the Spartans were hurt by 28 fouls in a frustrating 77-76 last-second defeat at Wisconsin on Sunday.


The Badgers' 29-of-36 performance from the free-throw line was the difference in a game where Michigan State outshot Wisconsin and owned a 35-25 rebounding advantage.


"We didn't execute the things we had to do down the stretch," coach Tom Izzo said. "We had some things we wanted to do and we didn't do them. It's not very often that you outshoot a team from the field, from the 3-point line, almost from the free-throw line - of course we didn't have as many - turn the ball over nine times and lose. One of the strangest games I've ever coached in."


Now three games back of first-place Indiana and 2 1/2 behind the Hawkeyes in the Big Ten, Michigan State (16-3, 3-3) is suddenly in a near must-win scenario with a showdown with No. 7 Maryland looming Saturday.


The task may not be easy against improving Nebraska (11-8, 3-3), which has shot 54.2 percent and averaged 84.0 points in consecutive wins over Rutgers, Minnesota and Illinois. The Cornhuskers held those three to an average of 60.7 points and 37.9 percent shooting, including 22.5 on 3-pointers.


Winless on the road in Big Ten play last season, Nebraska earned its second straight by outrebounding Illinois 42-24 and owning a 34-20 advantage in the paint in Saturday's 78-67 victory.


That's been a common theme during the Cornhuskers' streak, as they've outscored opponents 126-66 in the lane and had at least 18 more rebounds in all three wins.


"We're a team of slashers,' coach Tim Miles said. 'It's what we do.'


The trend will be tough to continue, as the Spartans have been outperformed on the glass just twice and are tied for third in Division I with a plus-12.5 rebounding margin. Matt Costello is averaging a league-high 11.0 rebounds in Big Ten play and had 13 along with a career-high 18 points against Wisconsin.


Denzel Valentine added 23 points and seven rebounds in the star senior's best outing in three games since returning from a knee scope.


The Spartans, who last lost three straight conference games Feb. 19-Mar. 3, 2013, won't have point guard Tum Tum Nairn for a second straight game due to plantar fasciitis.


Nebraska seeks to end a 10-game skid against ranked opponents and record its first win over a Top 25 team on the road since a 60-51 victory at No. 9 MSU in February 2014. The Cornhuskers also edged the Spartans 79-77 in Lincoln last Jan. 24, the most points Michigan State allowed in a non-overtime Big Ten game last season.