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••• TARHEELS REJOIN COACHES POLL •••
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North Carolina is back in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' Top 25. The Tar Heels (17-5, 7-1 ACC), who have won nine of their last 10 games and five in a row, entered this week's coaches' poll at #21. They rejoined the Top 25 just in time for an ACC first-place showdown with their archrival, #5 Duke, on Wednesday night on ESPN. North Carolina was ranked #9 in the preseason, but fell to #25 on Nov. 22 after losses to Minnesota and Vanderbilt, and out of the poll completely the following week.
At the top of the poll, the top five teams remained unchanged. Undefeated Ohio State is still the unanimous choice as #1, followed by Kansas, Texas, Pittsburgh and Duke. North Carolina-Duke isn't the only regional rivalry being renewed this week. On Monday night there was plenty of offense and not much defense with Kansas' 103-86 victory over Missouri. Meantime in Morgantown Pittsburgh had a solid Plan B for W Virginia in the absence of injured guard Ashton Gibbs spread the ball around inside to other playmakers. The fourth-ranked Panthers overcame an awful start by shooting 61 percent from the field in the second half and beat West Virginia 71-66.
One-loss San Diego State remained at #6, while Notre Dame continued its charge up the rankings, climbing one place to #7. BYU is ranked #8, followed by Connecticut and Villanova. The Fighting Irish, now winners of five in a row, host #15 Louisville on Wednesday night. Arizona was among the biggest climbers. The Wildcats, winners of eight of their last 10 and five in a row, jumped six spots to #16. Kentucky fell seven spots to #18 after losses to Mississippi and #19 Florida. Saint Mary's rejoined the poll at #23, while previous #19 Washington and #24 Illinois fell out of the rankings.
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• XAVIER @ GEORGIA, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
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--XAVIER: 112-82 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games.
--GEORGIA: 0-6 ATS in home games off a win against a conference rival.
Xavier is 8-5 outside Atlantic 14, losing 71-67 at home to Florida (-2) of SEC; Musketeers won eight of last nine games, but lost last road game, at Charlotte. Georgia is 3-2 at home in SEC, with last two home games going OT. A-14 road underdogs of less than 7 points are 11-9 vs spread in non-league games; SEC home favorites of 5 or less points are 8-5.
• PENNSYLVANIA @ PRINCETON, 7:00 PM ET
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--PENNSYLVANIA: 6-1 ATS after one or more consecutive overs.
--PRINCETON: 27-14 ATS in all games.
Princeton won last three games vs Penn by 3-7-12 points; Tigers have a game lead over Quakers/Harvard- this is big game in league where regular season champ goes to NCAAs. Single digit favorites are 6-8 vs spread in Ivy League games, 5-5 at home. Penn is 3-1 in Ivy but this is their first road game. Princeton is 4-0 in Ivy, with wins by 18-4-4-15 points.
• INDIANA @ PURDUE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
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--INDIANA: 21-11 OVER as an underdog.
--PURDUE: 12-4 ATS as a favorite.
Indiana is 3-4 in last seven games but is 0-5 on Big 11 road (2-3 as road dog) losing away games by 4-12-9-1-14 points. Purdue won last three series games by 14-3-19 points; their 78-75 win here LY was its first in last six visits to Indiana. Double digit home favorites are 4-9 vs spread in Big 11 games. Purdue covered four of its five Big 11 home games.
• CINCINNATI @ DEPAUL, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
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--CINCINNATI: 39-22 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive overs.
--DEPAUL: 5-16 ATS in home games after 3 consecutive conference games.
DePaul (+16.5) lost 76-60 at Cincinnati Dec 28, their third loss in last four series games; Blue Demons are 0-10 in Big East, 1-6 vs spread last seven games- they're 1-4 as home dog, losing by 2-11-20-30-25 points at home. Bearcats are 1-4 on Big East road, with only win at St John's by a hoop. Big East home underdogs of 7+ points are 3-5 vs spread.
• C MICHIGAN @ BUFFALO, 7:30 PM ET
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--C MICHIGAN: 3-10 ATS after playing a game as an underdog.
--BUFFALO: 9-2 ATS in home games after playing a game as favorite.
Central Michigan won four of last five games vs Buffalo, splitting last four visits here, but Chippewas lost four of last five games, are 1-4 as a road dog, losing away games by 7-9-3-20-13 points. Buffalo won six of last seven games; they're 2-3 as home favorite, winning last four at home by 3-25-11-23. MAC home underdogs of 9+ points are 7-6 vs spread.
• CREIGHTON @ DRAKE, 8:05 PM ET
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--CREIGHTON: 50-27 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.
--DRAKE: 11-4 ATS after playing a game as an underdog.
Drake (+10.5) lost 73-57 at Creighton Jan 1, its third loss in last four in series; Bulldogs are 4-3 at home in Valley, 2-1 as home dog. Bluejays lost their last four road games by total of 16 points; dogs covered four of their last five games. MVC home underdogs are 8-10 against the spread. Three of last four Drake games were decided by three or less points.
• S ILLINOIS @ WICHITA ST, 8:05 PM ET
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--S ILLINOIS: 1-9 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games.
--WICHITA ST: 12-5 ATS as a favorite.
Wichita State (-5.5) won 74-64 in Carbondale Jan 23, after trailing by 8 at half, Shockers' third win in row over SIU; Wichita won five games in a row, covering last four. Southern Illinois lost its last five games; they're 2-4 as MVC road dog, losing away games by 14-13-20-4-17 points. MVC double digit home favorites 6-9-1 against the spread. Shockers are 4-3 as an MVC home favorite, winning at home by 24-19-10-20-17.
• N IOWA @ EVANSVILLE, 8:05 PM ET
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--N IOWA: 14-5 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games.
--EVANSVILLE: 2-10 ATS in home games after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog.
Underdogs are 6-0 vs spread in Northern Iowa's MVC road games, with Panthers 3-3 SU; UNI (-11.5) beat Evansville 65-53 Jan 4, its 11th win in last 12 series games. Panthers won four of last five visits here, with wins by 8-13-3-11 points. Home teams are 2-7 vs spread in MVC games where spread is two or less points. Aces are 6-2 in their last eight games.
• BOSTON COLLEGE @ CLEMSON, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
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--BOSTON COLLEGE: 81-51 ATS in road lined games.
--CLEMSON: 9-21 ATS after allowing 60 points or less 2 straight game.
Clemson won four of last five games vs Boston College, winning its last three at home by 20-22-16 points; Tigers are 4-0 as ACC home favorite, winning by 7-25-10-18 points at home. BC is 3-1 as road dog, losing its last three away games by 1-16-16 points. ACC home favorites of more than 8 points are 6-8 vs spread. Tigers gave up 49.8 ppg last 4 games.
• UTAH @ SAN DIEGO ST, 10:30 PM ET MTN
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--UTAH: 1-8 ATS after scoring 55 points or less.
--SAN DIEGO ST: 17-7 ATS after playing a home game.
San Diego State (-11) won 71-62 at Utah Jan 8, its third win in row vs Utes (by 2-7-9 points); Aztecs are 2-2 as home favorite, winning home games by 6-13-39-7 points. Double digit favorites are 6-9 vs spread in MVC, 4-6 at home. Utah covered its last three road games; they're 2-2 SU on MWC road, losing by 8 at Air Force, by 13 at UNLV.
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
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• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS - All Types - NCAAB - Displays the Highest Rated Active Super Situations for Upcoming Games. This includes
all situation types including ATS, money line, total, halftime, and teaser.
Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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4* S ILLINOIS +9 - (83.9%)
4* N IOWA/EVANSVILLE OVER 121 - (83.8%)
4* C MICHIGAN + 12.5 - (81.2%)
4* S ILLINOIS/WICHITA ST UNDER 128 - (80.6%)
4* PENNSYLVANIA/PRINCETON UNDER 61 - (80.0%)
--PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 6 to 11 points vs. the first half line (S ILLINOIS) - after 5 or more consecutive losses against opponent after 4 or more consecutive wins.
(26-5 over the last 5 seasons.) (83.9%, +20.5 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 8.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.6, Opponent 32.4 (Average first half point differential = -2.8)
The situation's record this season is: (4-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-2).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (62-29).
--PLAY OVER - Home teams where the total is between 120 and 129.5 points (EVANSVILLE) - off a cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team.
(31-6 since 1997.) (83.8%, +24.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The average total posted in these games was: 126
The average score in these games was: Team 68.6, Opponent 67.2 (Total points scored = 135.7)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 26 (70.3% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (3-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (14-1).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (21-5).
--PLAY AGAINST - A favorite (BUFFALO) - after going over the total by more than 6 points in four consecutive games against opponent after going under the total by 36 or more points total in their last five games.
(26-6 since 1997.) (81.2%, +19.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (14-21)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 7.3
The average score in these games was: Team 68.2, Opponent 70.5 (Average point differential = -2.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 12 (36.4% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (3-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (12-4).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (20-5).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is 129.5 or less (WICHITA ST) - off 3 straight wins against conference rivals, a top-level team (>=80%) playing a marginal losing team (40% to 49%).
(29-7 since 1997.) (80.6%, +21.3 units. Rating = 4*)
The average total posted in these games was: 124.7
The average score in these games was: Team 63.2, Opponent 53.3 (Total points scored = 116.6)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 22 (62.9% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (0-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-4).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (14-5).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (PRINCETON) - a good team (+3.5 to +8 PPG differential) against an average team (+/- 3.5 PPG differential), after allowing 65 points or less 5 straight games.
(24-6 since 1997.) (80.0%, +17.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.8, Opponent 28.2 (Total first half points scored = 59)
The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (13-3).
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• NOTES & TIPS
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--Wyoming fired basketball coach Heath Schroyer on Monday, two days after the Cowboys lost their seventh consecutive game and 15th of the season. The Cowboys are 8-15 this season, including 1-8 in the Mountain West Conference. Schroyer, who took over the UW program in 2007 after previous coach Steve McClain was also fired, compiled a 49-68 record over the three and a half seasons he was coach. His best season was 2008-09, when the team went 19-14 and earned a spot in the College Basketball Invitational tournament, in which it lost at home to Northeastern in the first game. UW athletic director Tom Burman said associate head coach Fred Langley will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. A national search for a head coach would begin immediately, Burman said.
--Oklahoma State suspended starting forward Darrell Williams on Monday afternoon after he was charged with four felony counts alleging he inappropriately touched two women without their consent. Williams, 21, made a brief court appearance after he was charged with one count of sexual battery and three counts of rape by instrumentation. Several players, including fellow starters Keiton Page and Jean-Paul Olukemi, came to the courthouse and sat next to Williams in a packed courtroom or waited outside for his hearing to finish.
Williams did not stop to speak with reporters at the Payne County Courthouse before leaving through a back door. His attorney, Willie Baker, declined to comment. Williams was not required to enter a plea, and his initial court appearance was continued until March 7. He was freed on $5,000 bond. According to court documents, Williams is accused of holding two women against their will while he reached into their pants at an off-campus party Dec. 12 that lasted into the following morning in Stillwater. Two of the rape by instrumentation counts involve the same woman.
--Minnesota coach Tubby Smith said he expects point guard Blake Hoffarber's sore left knee to be fine for the Golden Gophers' game against Illinois on Thursday. Smith spoke to reporters during the Big Ten teleconference Monday. Hoffarber is receiving treatment on the bursa sac behind his left knee, the coach said. Hoffarber limped through the second half of Sunday's loss to top-ranked Ohio State with a brace on his knee. Hoffarber leads the Gophers with 14.2 points per game. But he is playing out of position, having moved from his natural shooting guard to point guard to take over for the injured Al Nolen. Smith said Hoffarber is "carrying a major load" and may be getting worn down by all the minutes he has been playing.
--Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury said guard Ravern Johnson has been suspended indefinitely. Johnson, a 6-foot-7 senior, is averaging a team-leading 17.7 points per game. He was suspended for Saturday's 58-57 win over LSU because of "inappropriate tweets" that were critical of his role with the team and of fans after the Bulldogs' 75-61 loss to Alabama on Feb. 2. Johnson scored 10 points in the loss to the Tide. Now Stansbury said Johnson also is facing a suspension for violating the school's class attendance policy. Johnson still will be able to practice with the team.
Johnson also missed a game against Alabama State on Dec. 14 due to an academic suspension. Johnson started the season as one of the SEC's most prolific scorers, averaging more than 23 points per game over his first eight games. But his role in the offense has gradually diminished, especially after starters Dee Bost and Renardo Sidney returned to the lineup in January. In seven conference games, he's averaged just 13.1 points per game on 36.1 percent shooting, including 26.1 percent from 3-point range. He ranks third in school history with 228 3-pointers.
--Penn State hopes to get leading rebounder Jeff Brooks back within the week from a dislocated right shoulder. The 6-foot-8 forward hurt the shoulder during last week's 68-51 loss at Illinois. He was in uniform Sunday but did not play in the 65-62 home loss to Michigan. Coach Ed DeChellis said Monday that Brooks was working out and doing light basketball drills, though he might not be a full go at practice until trainers were satisfied with the level of strength in the shoulder. DeChellis said the timeline could be between three and seven days. The next game for Penn State (12-10, 5-6) is Thursday at Michigan State (13-10, 5-6). Brooks averages 7.2 rebounds. He's also Penn State's second-leading scorer (13.2 points) and best interior defender.
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*** #515 XAVIER @ #516 GEORGIA (-4.5, O/U 138) ***
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The Xavier Musketeers and the Georgia Bulldogs will take a break from their respective league schedules to do battle in Athens this evening. Xavier is tied atop the Atlantic 10 Conference standings with Duquesne, as both teams own 8-1 league marks. Eight of the last nine outings have resulted in victory for the Musketeers, who are 16-6 overall. They are fresh off a 76-68 home victory over Saint Louis on Saturday, and tonight they hope to improve a 3-4 mark in true road games.
Georgia owns the same 16-6 overall record as Xavier, but while the Musketeers have been dominant in A-10 play, the Bulldogs are just 5-4 versus SEC opponents. On a positive note, their last two outings have resulted in victory, including a thrilling 81-72 overtime decision over Auburn on Saturday. The Musketeers and the Bulldogs have meet just twice previously, and Xavier won the most recent encounter during the 2007-08 campaign.
Tu Holloway gets very little national media attention, but the Xavier standout is certainly a strong candidate for A-10 Player of the Year. Through 22 outings, all of which he has started, Holloway is netting 20.8 ppg to go along with 110 assists and 33 steals. He gets some help at the offensive end from Mark Lyons (13.8 ppg), Kenny Frease (11.9 ppg) and Jamel McLean (11.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg), all of whom are solid contributors.
Xavier is generating 72.5 ppg to date while limiting opponents to 66.4 ppg on 40.7 percent field goal efficiency. Against Saint Louis on Saturday, Holloway was outstanding, pouring in 24 points in 40 minutes of action. Lyons tallied 15 points and seven assists, while Frease contributed 12 points. McLeanadded 11 points for the Musketeers, who nailed 7-of-14 three-pointers and finished with a decisive 11-1 offensive rebounding edge. The Musketeers are 0-7-1 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.
The trio of Trey Thompkins, Travis Leslie and Gerald Robinson has been quite productive for Georgia this season. Thompkins is netting 16.7 ppg for the Bulldogs while also ripping down 7.4 rpg, and he has more blocked shots (31) than any player on the roster. Leslie checks in with 14.4 ppg and 7.0 rpg, and Robinson provides 13.4 ppg. The Bulldogs are racking up 71.6 ppg while limiting foes to 66.2 ppg.
In the nine-point overtime win over Auburn last time out, Jeremy Price was the best player on the court for Georgia, as he nailed 6-of-9 shots from the floor and hit 10 free throws en route to 22 points. Price also ripped down 14 rebounds, overshadowing a 20-point showing by Leslie. the Bulldogs earned a 48-30 rebounding advantage and a 25-5 edge in points from the foul line, the two most obvious reasons for the victory.
--XAVIER is 8-0 OVER (+8.0 Units) versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game after 15+games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was XAVIER 79.4, OPPONENT 78.3 - (Rating = 3*)
--XAVIER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after having won 2 of their last 3 games this season.
The average score was XAVIER 75.9, OPPONENT 72.9 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Georgia by 3.5; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Georgia -2
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Georgia -4.44
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 2 to 3.5 points vs. the first half line (XAVIER) - in a game involving two average offensive teams (67-74 PPG) after 15+ games, after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games.
(88-48 over the last 5 seasons.) (64.7%, +35.2 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.5
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.7, Opponent 30.9 (Average first half point differential = -1.2)
The situation's record this season is: (7-5).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (45-33).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (185-144).
--PLAY UNDER - Road teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (XAVIER) - poor pressure defensive team - forcing <=14 turnovers/game, after 3 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers.
(94-53 since 1997.) (63.9%, +35.7 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 28.8, Opponent 31.3 (Total first half points scored = 60.1)
The situation's record this season is: (13-11).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (45-31).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (76-41)
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••• TARHEELS REJOIN COACHES POLL •••
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North Carolina is back in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' Top 25. The Tar Heels (17-5, 7-1 ACC), who have won nine of their last 10 games and five in a row, entered this week's coaches' poll at #21. They rejoined the Top 25 just in time for an ACC first-place showdown with their archrival, #5 Duke, on Wednesday night on ESPN. North Carolina was ranked #9 in the preseason, but fell to #25 on Nov. 22 after losses to Minnesota and Vanderbilt, and out of the poll completely the following week.
At the top of the poll, the top five teams remained unchanged. Undefeated Ohio State is still the unanimous choice as #1, followed by Kansas, Texas, Pittsburgh and Duke. North Carolina-Duke isn't the only regional rivalry being renewed this week. On Monday night there was plenty of offense and not much defense with Kansas' 103-86 victory over Missouri. Meantime in Morgantown Pittsburgh had a solid Plan B for W Virginia in the absence of injured guard Ashton Gibbs spread the ball around inside to other playmakers. The fourth-ranked Panthers overcame an awful start by shooting 61 percent from the field in the second half and beat West Virginia 71-66.
One-loss San Diego State remained at #6, while Notre Dame continued its charge up the rankings, climbing one place to #7. BYU is ranked #8, followed by Connecticut and Villanova. The Fighting Irish, now winners of five in a row, host #15 Louisville on Wednesday night. Arizona was among the biggest climbers. The Wildcats, winners of eight of their last 10 and five in a row, jumped six spots to #16. Kentucky fell seven spots to #18 after losses to Mississippi and #19 Florida. Saint Mary's rejoined the poll at #23, while previous #19 Washington and #24 Illinois fell out of the rankings.
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• XAVIER @ GEORGIA, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
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--XAVIER: 112-82 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games.
--GEORGIA: 0-6 ATS in home games off a win against a conference rival.
Xavier is 8-5 outside Atlantic 14, losing 71-67 at home to Florida (-2) of SEC; Musketeers won eight of last nine games, but lost last road game, at Charlotte. Georgia is 3-2 at home in SEC, with last two home games going OT. A-14 road underdogs of less than 7 points are 11-9 vs spread in non-league games; SEC home favorites of 5 or less points are 8-5.
• PENNSYLVANIA @ PRINCETON, 7:00 PM ET
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--PENNSYLVANIA: 6-1 ATS after one or more consecutive overs.
--PRINCETON: 27-14 ATS in all games.
Princeton won last three games vs Penn by 3-7-12 points; Tigers have a game lead over Quakers/Harvard- this is big game in league where regular season champ goes to NCAAs. Single digit favorites are 6-8 vs spread in Ivy League games, 5-5 at home. Penn is 3-1 in Ivy but this is their first road game. Princeton is 4-0 in Ivy, with wins by 18-4-4-15 points.
• INDIANA @ PURDUE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
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--INDIANA: 21-11 OVER as an underdog.
--PURDUE: 12-4 ATS as a favorite.
Indiana is 3-4 in last seven games but is 0-5 on Big 11 road (2-3 as road dog) losing away games by 4-12-9-1-14 points. Purdue won last three series games by 14-3-19 points; their 78-75 win here LY was its first in last six visits to Indiana. Double digit home favorites are 4-9 vs spread in Big 11 games. Purdue covered four of its five Big 11 home games.
• CINCINNATI @ DEPAUL, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
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--CINCINNATI: 39-22 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive overs.
--DEPAUL: 5-16 ATS in home games after 3 consecutive conference games.
DePaul (+16.5) lost 76-60 at Cincinnati Dec 28, their third loss in last four series games; Blue Demons are 0-10 in Big East, 1-6 vs spread last seven games- they're 1-4 as home dog, losing by 2-11-20-30-25 points at home. Bearcats are 1-4 on Big East road, with only win at St John's by a hoop. Big East home underdogs of 7+ points are 3-5 vs spread.
• C MICHIGAN @ BUFFALO, 7:30 PM ET
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--C MICHIGAN: 3-10 ATS after playing a game as an underdog.
--BUFFALO: 9-2 ATS in home games after playing a game as favorite.
Central Michigan won four of last five games vs Buffalo, splitting last four visits here, but Chippewas lost four of last five games, are 1-4 as a road dog, losing away games by 7-9-3-20-13 points. Buffalo won six of last seven games; they're 2-3 as home favorite, winning last four at home by 3-25-11-23. MAC home underdogs of 9+ points are 7-6 vs spread.
• CREIGHTON @ DRAKE, 8:05 PM ET
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--CREIGHTON: 50-27 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.
--DRAKE: 11-4 ATS after playing a game as an underdog.
Drake (+10.5) lost 73-57 at Creighton Jan 1, its third loss in last four in series; Bulldogs are 4-3 at home in Valley, 2-1 as home dog. Bluejays lost their last four road games by total of 16 points; dogs covered four of their last five games. MVC home underdogs are 8-10 against the spread. Three of last four Drake games were decided by three or less points.
• S ILLINOIS @ WICHITA ST, 8:05 PM ET
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--S ILLINOIS: 1-9 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games.
--WICHITA ST: 12-5 ATS as a favorite.
Wichita State (-5.5) won 74-64 in Carbondale Jan 23, after trailing by 8 at half, Shockers' third win in row over SIU; Wichita won five games in a row, covering last four. Southern Illinois lost its last five games; they're 2-4 as MVC road dog, losing away games by 14-13-20-4-17 points. MVC double digit home favorites 6-9-1 against the spread. Shockers are 4-3 as an MVC home favorite, winning at home by 24-19-10-20-17.
• N IOWA @ EVANSVILLE, 8:05 PM ET
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--N IOWA: 14-5 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games.
--EVANSVILLE: 2-10 ATS in home games after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog.
Underdogs are 6-0 vs spread in Northern Iowa's MVC road games, with Panthers 3-3 SU; UNI (-11.5) beat Evansville 65-53 Jan 4, its 11th win in last 12 series games. Panthers won four of last five visits here, with wins by 8-13-3-11 points. Home teams are 2-7 vs spread in MVC games where spread is two or less points. Aces are 6-2 in their last eight games.
• BOSTON COLLEGE @ CLEMSON, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
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--BOSTON COLLEGE: 81-51 ATS in road lined games.
--CLEMSON: 9-21 ATS after allowing 60 points or less 2 straight game.
Clemson won four of last five games vs Boston College, winning its last three at home by 20-22-16 points; Tigers are 4-0 as ACC home favorite, winning by 7-25-10-18 points at home. BC is 3-1 as road dog, losing its last three away games by 1-16-16 points. ACC home favorites of more than 8 points are 6-8 vs spread. Tigers gave up 49.8 ppg last 4 games.
• UTAH @ SAN DIEGO ST, 10:30 PM ET MTN
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--UTAH: 1-8 ATS after scoring 55 points or less.
--SAN DIEGO ST: 17-7 ATS after playing a home game.
San Diego State (-11) won 71-62 at Utah Jan 8, its third win in row vs Utes (by 2-7-9 points); Aztecs are 2-2 as home favorite, winning home games by 6-13-39-7 points. Double digit favorites are 6-9 vs spread in MVC, 4-6 at home. Utah covered its last three road games; they're 2-2 SU on MWC road, losing by 8 at Air Force, by 13 at UNLV.
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
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• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS - All Types - NCAAB - Displays the Highest Rated Active Super Situations for Upcoming Games. This includes
all situation types including ATS, money line, total, halftime, and teaser.
Situational analysis uncovers conditions and patterns where teams have consistently outperformed or underperformed their normal levels. These systems are not team specific - the principle is that teams fall into patterns regardless of personnel (i.e. good passing teams, teams seeking revenge, cold teams on a losing streak, etc.).
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4* S ILLINOIS +9 - (83.9%)
4* N IOWA/EVANSVILLE OVER 121 - (83.8%)
4* C MICHIGAN + 12.5 - (81.2%)
4* S ILLINOIS/WICHITA ST UNDER 128 - (80.6%)
4* PENNSYLVANIA/PRINCETON UNDER 61 - (80.0%)
--PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 6 to 11 points vs. the first half line (S ILLINOIS) - after 5 or more consecutive losses against opponent after 4 or more consecutive wins.
(26-5 over the last 5 seasons.) (83.9%, +20.5 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 8.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.6, Opponent 32.4 (Average first half point differential = -2.8)
The situation's record this season is: (4-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-2).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (62-29).
--PLAY OVER - Home teams where the total is between 120 and 129.5 points (EVANSVILLE) - off a cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team.
(31-6 since 1997.) (83.8%, +24.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The average total posted in these games was: 126
The average score in these games was: Team 68.6, Opponent 67.2 (Total points scored = 135.7)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 26 (70.3% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (3-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (14-1).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (21-5).
--PLAY AGAINST - A favorite (BUFFALO) - after going over the total by more than 6 points in four consecutive games against opponent after going under the total by 36 or more points total in their last five games.
(26-6 since 1997.) (81.2%, +19.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (14-21)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 7.3
The average score in these games was: Team 68.2, Opponent 70.5 (Average point differential = -2.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 12 (36.4% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (3-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (12-4).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (20-5).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is 129.5 or less (WICHITA ST) - off 3 straight wins against conference rivals, a top-level team (>=80%) playing a marginal losing team (40% to 49%).
(29-7 since 1997.) (80.6%, +21.3 units. Rating = 4*)
The average total posted in these games was: 124.7
The average score in these games was: Team 63.2, Opponent 53.3 (Total points scored = 116.6)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 22 (62.9% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (0-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-4).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (14-5).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (PRINCETON) - a good team (+3.5 to +8 PPG differential) against an average team (+/- 3.5 PPG differential), after allowing 65 points or less 5 straight games.
(24-6 since 1997.) (80.0%, +17.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.8, Opponent 28.2 (Total first half points scored = 59)
The situation's record this season is: (0-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (6-3).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (13-3).
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• NOTES & TIPS
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--Wyoming fired basketball coach Heath Schroyer on Monday, two days after the Cowboys lost their seventh consecutive game and 15th of the season. The Cowboys are 8-15 this season, including 1-8 in the Mountain West Conference. Schroyer, who took over the UW program in 2007 after previous coach Steve McClain was also fired, compiled a 49-68 record over the three and a half seasons he was coach. His best season was 2008-09, when the team went 19-14 and earned a spot in the College Basketball Invitational tournament, in which it lost at home to Northeastern in the first game. UW athletic director Tom Burman said associate head coach Fred Langley will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. A national search for a head coach would begin immediately, Burman said.
--Oklahoma State suspended starting forward Darrell Williams on Monday afternoon after he was charged with four felony counts alleging he inappropriately touched two women without their consent. Williams, 21, made a brief court appearance after he was charged with one count of sexual battery and three counts of rape by instrumentation. Several players, including fellow starters Keiton Page and Jean-Paul Olukemi, came to the courthouse and sat next to Williams in a packed courtroom or waited outside for his hearing to finish.
Williams did not stop to speak with reporters at the Payne County Courthouse before leaving through a back door. His attorney, Willie Baker, declined to comment. Williams was not required to enter a plea, and his initial court appearance was continued until March 7. He was freed on $5,000 bond. According to court documents, Williams is accused of holding two women against their will while he reached into their pants at an off-campus party Dec. 12 that lasted into the following morning in Stillwater. Two of the rape by instrumentation counts involve the same woman.
--Minnesota coach Tubby Smith said he expects point guard Blake Hoffarber's sore left knee to be fine for the Golden Gophers' game against Illinois on Thursday. Smith spoke to reporters during the Big Ten teleconference Monday. Hoffarber is receiving treatment on the bursa sac behind his left knee, the coach said. Hoffarber limped through the second half of Sunday's loss to top-ranked Ohio State with a brace on his knee. Hoffarber leads the Gophers with 14.2 points per game. But he is playing out of position, having moved from his natural shooting guard to point guard to take over for the injured Al Nolen. Smith said Hoffarber is "carrying a major load" and may be getting worn down by all the minutes he has been playing.
--Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury said guard Ravern Johnson has been suspended indefinitely. Johnson, a 6-foot-7 senior, is averaging a team-leading 17.7 points per game. He was suspended for Saturday's 58-57 win over LSU because of "inappropriate tweets" that were critical of his role with the team and of fans after the Bulldogs' 75-61 loss to Alabama on Feb. 2. Johnson scored 10 points in the loss to the Tide. Now Stansbury said Johnson also is facing a suspension for violating the school's class attendance policy. Johnson still will be able to practice with the team.
Johnson also missed a game against Alabama State on Dec. 14 due to an academic suspension. Johnson started the season as one of the SEC's most prolific scorers, averaging more than 23 points per game over his first eight games. But his role in the offense has gradually diminished, especially after starters Dee Bost and Renardo Sidney returned to the lineup in January. In seven conference games, he's averaged just 13.1 points per game on 36.1 percent shooting, including 26.1 percent from 3-point range. He ranks third in school history with 228 3-pointers.
--Penn State hopes to get leading rebounder Jeff Brooks back within the week from a dislocated right shoulder. The 6-foot-8 forward hurt the shoulder during last week's 68-51 loss at Illinois. He was in uniform Sunday but did not play in the 65-62 home loss to Michigan. Coach Ed DeChellis said Monday that Brooks was working out and doing light basketball drills, though he might not be a full go at practice until trainers were satisfied with the level of strength in the shoulder. DeChellis said the timeline could be between three and seven days. The next game for Penn State (12-10, 5-6) is Thursday at Michigan State (13-10, 5-6). Brooks averages 7.2 rebounds. He's also Penn State's second-leading scorer (13.2 points) and best interior defender.
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*** #515 XAVIER @ #516 GEORGIA (-4.5, O/U 138) ***
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The Xavier Musketeers and the Georgia Bulldogs will take a break from their respective league schedules to do battle in Athens this evening. Xavier is tied atop the Atlantic 10 Conference standings with Duquesne, as both teams own 8-1 league marks. Eight of the last nine outings have resulted in victory for the Musketeers, who are 16-6 overall. They are fresh off a 76-68 home victory over Saint Louis on Saturday, and tonight they hope to improve a 3-4 mark in true road games.
Georgia owns the same 16-6 overall record as Xavier, but while the Musketeers have been dominant in A-10 play, the Bulldogs are just 5-4 versus SEC opponents. On a positive note, their last two outings have resulted in victory, including a thrilling 81-72 overtime decision over Auburn on Saturday. The Musketeers and the Bulldogs have meet just twice previously, and Xavier won the most recent encounter during the 2007-08 campaign.
Tu Holloway gets very little national media attention, but the Xavier standout is certainly a strong candidate for A-10 Player of the Year. Through 22 outings, all of which he has started, Holloway is netting 20.8 ppg to go along with 110 assists and 33 steals. He gets some help at the offensive end from Mark Lyons (13.8 ppg), Kenny Frease (11.9 ppg) and Jamel McLean (11.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg), all of whom are solid contributors.
Xavier is generating 72.5 ppg to date while limiting opponents to 66.4 ppg on 40.7 percent field goal efficiency. Against Saint Louis on Saturday, Holloway was outstanding, pouring in 24 points in 40 minutes of action. Lyons tallied 15 points and seven assists, while Frease contributed 12 points. McLeanadded 11 points for the Musketeers, who nailed 7-of-14 three-pointers and finished with a decisive 11-1 offensive rebounding edge. The Musketeers are 0-7-1 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.
The trio of Trey Thompkins, Travis Leslie and Gerald Robinson has been quite productive for Georgia this season. Thompkins is netting 16.7 ppg for the Bulldogs while also ripping down 7.4 rpg, and he has more blocked shots (31) than any player on the roster. Leslie checks in with 14.4 ppg and 7.0 rpg, and Robinson provides 13.4 ppg. The Bulldogs are racking up 71.6 ppg while limiting foes to 66.2 ppg.
In the nine-point overtime win over Auburn last time out, Jeremy Price was the best player on the court for Georgia, as he nailed 6-of-9 shots from the floor and hit 10 free throws en route to 22 points. Price also ripped down 14 rebounds, overshadowing a 20-point showing by Leslie. the Bulldogs earned a 48-30 rebounding advantage and a 25-5 edge in points from the foul line, the two most obvious reasons for the victory.
--XAVIER is 8-0 OVER (+8.0 Units) versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game after 15+games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was XAVIER 79.4, OPPONENT 78.3 - (Rating = 3*)
--XAVIER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after having won 2 of their last 3 games this season.
The average score was XAVIER 75.9, OPPONENT 72.9 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Georgia by 3.5; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Georgia -2
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Georgia -4.44
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 2 to 3.5 points vs. the first half line (XAVIER) - in a game involving two average offensive teams (67-74 PPG) after 15+ games, after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games.
(88-48 over the last 5 seasons.) (64.7%, +35.2 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.5
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.7, Opponent 30.9 (Average first half point differential = -1.2)
The situation's record this season is: (7-5).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (45-33).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (185-144).
--PLAY UNDER - Road teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (XAVIER) - poor pressure defensive team - forcing <=14 turnovers/game, after 3 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers.
(94-53 since 1997.) (63.9%, +35.7 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 28.8, Opponent 31.3 (Total first half points scored = 60.1)
The situation's record this season is: (13-11).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (45-31).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (76-41)
StatSystems Sports NCAAB Report, Tuesday 2/8/11 cont.
*** #519 INDIANA @ #520 PURDUE (-14, O/U 137.5) ***
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Returning home to face archrival Indiana might be just what Purdue needs to bounce back from its latest Big Ten defeat. The 14th-ranked Boilermakers look to remain undefeated at Mackey Arena and extend the Hoosiers' road losing streak to 14 on Tuesday night. Though Purdue (18-5, 7-3) shot 47.9 percent and overcame an eight-point halftime deficit, it fell 66-59 at No. 13 Wisconsin last Tuesday. The Boilermakers have had a week to learn from their fourth straight road loss and prepare for Indiana (12-12, 3-8), which has not won away from home since beating Penn State 67-61 on Jan. 21, 2010.
Allowing 58.0 points per game while going 12-0 at Mackey Arena, Purdue has won three straight at home versus Indiana by an average of 15.4 points. The Hoosiers last won in West Lafayette, 70-59 on March 1, 2006. Purdue coach Matt Painter hopes his squad can continue that success over the Hoosiers by trying to build on its solid second-half effort at Wisconsin. The Boilermakers and Badgers are tied for second in the Big Ten behind undefeated and top-ranked Ohio State. "Our guys really came out and played with some life, played with some energy," Painter said.
JaJuan Johnson scored 23 points and E'Twaun Moore added 15 against the Badgers. The star inside-outside duo averages a combined 38.2 points, with the 6-foot-10 Johnson averaging 24.1 over his last seven games. Moore scored 21 in a 74-55 home win over Indiana in the teams' last meeting March 3. Set to make a school-record 126th start Tuesday, Moore has totaled 47 points on 18-of-31 shooting in two career home games against the Hoosiers. "They are both outstanding senior leaders," coach Tom Crean told Indiana's official website. "Moore is a player that can get the crowd going very quickly with his shooting. Johnson is playing in the present as well as any senior player in the country."
Despite the Hoosiers' road struggles at Purdue and overall, they have not played like a team tied for last in the Big Ten of late. Over the last four games, Indiana beat then-No. 20 Illinois and then-No. 18 Minnesota at home and fell in overtime at previously ranked Michigan State before failing to secure a 10-point lead in Saturday's 64-63 home loss to Iowa. "We are coming off of four straight games that were decided on the final play," Crean said. "I think we have shown great resolve, regardless of the outcome, to recognize that each game following takes on a greater importance and the focus has to be on our ability to come out with the proper mindset."
The Hoosiers have stepped up on the defensive end during that four-game span, holding opponents to 63.5 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Crean hopes his squad can remain stingy while trying to snap a 23-game road losing streak against Top 25 opponents since a 77-66 win over No. 13 Iowa on Jan. 13, 2002. Indiana guard Jordan Hulls matched a career high with 24 points Saturday. The sophomore, averaging 16.8 points on 49.0 percent shooting over the last four contests, combined for 14 points in two games versus Purdue last season.
--PURDUE is 10-1 UNDER (+8.9 Units) in home games after 4 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PURDUE 70.1, OPPONENT 54.6 - (Rating = 3*)
--INDIANA is 11-1 OVER (+9.9 Units) the 1rst half total in road games after a game with 9 or less assists over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 29.4, OPPONENT 38.9 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Purdue by 15; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Purdue -15
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Purdue -12.01
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 6 or more points vs. the first half line (INDIANA) - after a close loss by 3 points or less, with all five starters returning from last season.
(46-17 since 1997.) (73.0%, +27.3 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 8.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.3, Opponent 35.5 (Average first half point differential = -6.2)
The situation's record this season is: (3-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (10-4).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (20-7).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (PURDUE) - after going over the total by 42 or more points total in their last seven games against opponent after going over the total by 48 or more points total in their last seven games.
(69-33 over the last 5 seasons.) (67.6%, +32.7 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.5, Opponent 30.2 (Total first half points scored = 60.7)
The situation's record this season is: (3-10).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (35-21).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (85-69).
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*** #521 CINCINNATI (-9.5, O/U 131) @ #522 DEPAUL ***
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Still searching for their first Big East Conference win, the DePaul Blue Demons welcome the Cincinnati Bearcats to Allstate Arena this evening. This is the second meeting this season between the two teams, with Cincinnati claiming a 76-60 victory in the first encounter, on Dec. 28th. The Bearcats were an undefeated 13-0 heading into their Big East opener with DePaul. Since that victory they have gone just 4-5 to sit at an even .500 in conference. They have lost two straight and four of their last six overall.
DePaul ended its non-conference slate and 6-6, and has since lost 10 straight Big East games, stretching from the Cincinnati loss to a 61-57 defeat at the hands of No. 15 Louisville this past Saturday. The Blue Demons have yet to win a road game this season, sitting at 0-6, and have posted a 6-7 record at home. With regards to the all-time series, tonight's matchup marks the 48th meeting between Cincinnati and DePaul. The Bearcats currently hold a 32-15 lead over the Blue Demons.
In its last two contests, Cincinnati suffered its first home loss of the season, as it fell 66-55 to West Virginia in Fifth Third Arena, then was downed 71-59 at No. 4 Pitt. The Bearcats now sit at just 1-4 in Big East road games. They never stood much of a chance against Pittsburgh, which has quietly established itself as one of the best teams in the country. Pitt jumped out to an early 10-2 lead and never allowed Cincinnati to get within three the rest of the way. The Bearcats made somewhat of a charge late, scoring eight consecutive points to make it 61-51, but never got closer than eight points in the final minute.
Not a single Bearcat started scored in double figures on the night, as Larry Davis came off the bench to lead the team with 13 points in 25 minutes of play. Anthony McClain added 10 points, also in a reserve role. The Bearcats hit just 33.3 percent from the field and made just 2-of-3 three- pointers on the night. The scoring woes have become a trend. Since entering Big East play, the Bearcats have struggled to generate consistent offense. They are averaging 69.5 ppg on the year, but just 63 pg in league play. Dion Dixon leads the scoring charge on the year at 11.5 ppg, but is averaging just 9.5 ppg in conference. Cincinnati still plays strong defense, to the tune of 62.5 ppg allowed in conference.
Defeating a ranked team would've been an emphatic way for DePaul to pick up its first Big East win of the season and over the first 20 minutes of Saturday's game against Louisville, it appeared as if it would happen. The Blue Demons played inspired ball, hitting 50 percent (14-of-28) of their first half shots to lead by as many as nine points early. Louisville turned up the defensive pressure in the second half however, and the Blue Demons appeared disoriented. Down the stretch, the young team looked lost, as Louisville's Kyle Kuric nailed a game-clinching three with just over two minutes remaining.
Brandon Young tallied 15 points in the loss, while Cleveland Melvin added 12 points. On the year, the Blue Demons are led by the freshman Melvin and Young. Melvin leads the squad in scoring at 13.9 ppg, while Young ranks second at 12 ppg and also first in assists at 3.8 apg. The true reason for DePaul's failures has been the defense, which is allowing a league-worst 74.5 ppg.
--DEPAUL is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games off 3 straight losses against conference rivals over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DEPAUL 60.6, OPPONENT 74.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--CINCINNATI is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CINCINNATI 64.2, OPPONENT 68.5 - (Rating = 4*)
--CINCINNATI is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) off a road loss over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CINCINNATI 65.5, OPPONENT 66.0 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Cincinnati by 11.5; O/U 134
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Cincinnati -11
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Cincinnati -12.60
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Favorites of -165 to -500 vs. the money line (CINCINNATI) - hot team - having won 15 or more of their last 20 games, a good team (60% to 80%) playing a bad team (20% to 40%).
(126-24 since 1997.) (84.0%, +62 units. Rating = 4*)
The average money line posted in these games was: Team favored with a money line of: -266.7
The average score in these games was: Team 72.7, Opponent 64.6 (Average point differential = +8)
The situation's record this season is: (2-4, -4.9 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (28-7, +11.7 units).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (53-10, +29.1 units).
--PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the total is between 130 and 139.5 points (DEPAUL) - after going under the total by 30 or more points total in their last three games, a bad team (20% to 40%) playing a team with a winning record.
(37-16 over the last 5 seasons.) (69.8%, +19.4 units. Rating = 3*)
The average total posted in these games was: 134.5
The average score in these games was: Team 61.8, Opponent 69.8 (Total points scored = 131.6)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 23 (42.6% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (2-4).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-9).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (49-26).
--PLAY ON - Home underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (DEPAUL) - revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more against opponent off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival.
(76-35 over the last 5 seasons.) (68.5%, +37.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 2.5
The average first half score in these games was: Team 31.6, Opponent 31.2 (Average first half point differential = +0.4)
The situation's record this season is: (3-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (43-24).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (187-167).
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*** #533 TENNESSEE @ #534 KENTUCKY (-9.5, O/U 138) ***
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Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl is back after his eight-game suspension from Southeastern Conference play. He still feels like more punishment is on the horizon with the Volunteers' playing No. 18 Kentucky and No. 17 Florida this week. Though Pearl has had plenty of success at Florida's O'Connell Center, he hasn't won at Kentucky's Rupp Arena since an 75-67 victory on Feb. 7, 2006, against a Tubby Smith-coached Wildcats team. "When Commissioner (Mike) Slive penalized me the eight games I think he originally wanted to do 10, but when he looked at the schedule and saw that I have to go to Rupp and the O'Dome, he decided to settle for just eight and make me go those two place," Pearl joked Monday.
Kentucky coach John Calipari has his own issues with the Wildcats (16-6, 4-4), who are .500 halfway through the SEC season for the first time since 1990. Kentucky has lost its last two SEC games, Calipari's first losing streak since Memphis' 2004-05 season. Calipari is especially frustrated about Kentucky's 70-68 loss at Florida on Saturday night, when Brandon Knight's 3-pointer at the buzzer came up short, his only miss from behind the arc in the game. "Only a crisis brings about change," he said. "We're still the same team that's lost four tough games and they've all been tough, tight sickening to lose."
The Volunteers (15-8, 5-3) may benefit from having their leader back on the sideline wearing the bright-orange blazer he reserves only for Kentucky and Vanderbilt games. Still, they're coming off their own sickening overtime loss to SEC West Division leader Alabama at home, and the Tuesday game in Lexington will be their third match in six days. Both teams are fighting to hang on in a tight SEC East Division battle. Tennessee is second and one loss behind division leader Florida while Kentucky's four losses ties them with Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt in the loss column.
"I think it speaks to how balanced the league is. I think it's just going to be (like that) night in and night out," Pearl said. Calipari said he accepts the blame for Kentucky's struggles right now, but he also said team meetings and individual meetings have been a waste of time and it's up to the players to change what's happening. "Crisis will bring about change unless you really don't care, and if you don't care, everybody will see it," he said. "When you lose in this sport, it's a crisis. If you play for me, you understand it's a crisis. Now my thing to them again, we're playing to get better."
Tennessee is trying to get better too after three conference losses and a non-conference miss at then-No. 8 Connecticut. The Vols are also hoping for the return of junior guard Scotty Hopson, who missed both the Alabama game and a victory at Auburn after spraining his left ankle in practice on Feb. 1. Hopson, a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., is still questionable, but went through a walk-through at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Pearl knows the Vols may still be haunted by the talk about the ongoing NCAA investigation but said he'll be glad to get back on the Vols' bus for the trip to Lexington after spending the last eight games watching the Vols play on TV either from his home or in a hotel room. "I'm just glad to be back in a position where I could help, whatever's over or not over. That eight-game suspension is over, but there's other areas that we have to contend with, and we are contending with."
--KENTUCKY is 1-14 against the 1rst half line (-14.4 Units) off 2 straight losses against conference rivals since 1997.
The average score was KENTUCKY 31.3, OPPONENT 32.5 - (Rating = 5*)
--TENNESSEE is 20-6 UNDER (+13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TENNESSEE 66.7, OPPONENT 65.5 - (Rating = 3*)
--TENNESSEE is 13-2 UNDER (+10.8 Units) the 1rst half total off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was TENNESSEE 33.0, OPPONENT 29.5 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Kentucky by 10.5; O/U 140.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Kentucky -12
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Kentucky -11.22
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY OVER - Home teams where the total is between 130 and 139.5 points (KENTUCKY) - excellent team - shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% on the season against opponent after a game where a team made 20% of their 3 point shots or worse.
(77-46 over the last 5 seasons.) (62.6%, +26.4 units. Rating = 2*)
The average total posted in these games was: 135
The average score in these games was: Team 74.7, Opponent 63.2 (Total points scored = 137.9)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 51 (41.5% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (9-12).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (46-30).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (111-88).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (TENNESSEE) - off a home loss against opponent off 2 or more consecutive road losses.
(138-83 over the last 5 seasons.) (62.4%, +46.7 units. Rating = 2*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30, Opponent 31 (Total first half points scored = 61)
The situation's record this season is: (13-11).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (91-42).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (196-135).
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*** #535 BOSTON COLLEGE @ #536 CLEMSON (-9, O/U 135.5) ***
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Coming off their first Atlantic Coast Conference road win of the season, the Clemson Tigers return home to Littlejohn Coliseum for a date with the Boston College Eagles. Both teams sit at 5-4 in ACC play. The Eagles earned their fifth league win on Saturday, with a 58-56 victory over Virginia Tech. The win halted a three-game skid, which included losses to then-No. 3 Duke on Jan. 27th and an up-and- coming North Carolina squad on Feb. 1st.
Littlejohn Coliseum should prove foreboding to Boston College tonight. Clemson has compiled a 12-1 mark in its home gym and is 4-0 at home in ACC play. The Tigers are now 1-4 in ACC road games following Saturday's 65-56 victory at Georgia Tech. With regard to the all-time series, tonight's game mark the 13th meeting between Boston College and Clemson. The Tigers currently hold an 8-4 lead over the Eagles.
Like Clemson, the Eagles have just one ACC road win this season, as they downed Maryland back on Dec. 12th. Since then they have dropped four straight ACC games away from home. They are 4-1 at home, however, following their tooth-and-nail victory over Virginia Tech this past Saturday. Reggie Jackson single-handedly willed his team to victory, as he scored all 10 of his points over the final 11:07 of regulation. The junior guard's final field goal with 1:09 to play proved to be the game-winner. Forward Joe Trapani was also strong for the Eagles, as he netted 14 points on 6-of-13 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.
The BC bench also proved valuable, as the Eagles' reserves outscored the VT reserves 16-0. As with the VT game, it Jackson and Trapani that make the Eagles fly. Jackson leads the team at 17.6 ppg, while Trapani provides an inside presence, ranking second on the team in scoring (14.6 pg) and first in rebounding (7.5 rpg). Corey Raji proves a valuable role player, as he ranks third on the team in scoring (12.3 ppg), despite starting just four games this season. The Eagles win with offense, scoring 73 ppg, but do allow 70.7 ppg on the defensive end.
The Tigers have won three of their last four games to move to 5-4 in ACC play. They posted an 11-3 non-conference record on the strength of a season-long eight-game win streak that stretched from Dec. 17th to Jan. 12th, with all of those victories coming at home. Most recently, the Tiger's used a strong offensive effort to dispatch Georgia Tech and dispel at least some of their road troubles. Clemson jumped out to a 33-25 first half lead and never looked back, shooting 56.8 percent on the night and hitting 7-of-14 three-pointers. Forward Jerai Grant paced the team with a strong effort in the trenches, as he racked up 20 points and seven boards and accounted for eight of the Tigers' 16 points from the free throw line.
Demontez Stitt added 16 points and five assists and Andre Young's prowess from the perimeter allowed Grant room to operate, as he nailed 4-of-6 three-pointers and tallied 14 points. Grant ranks second on the team in scoring this season (12.6 ppg) and first in rebounding (7 rpg). Young has hit a team-high 53 three-pointers on 39.8 percent shooting and ranks third on the team at 10.9 ppg. Stitt makes the offense tick, ranking first in both scoring (13.6 ppg) and assists (72). Young and Stitt have racked up 32 and 31 steals, respectively, and lead the Tigers to 59.6 ppg allowed on the defensive end.
--CLEMSON is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
The average score was CLEMSON 76.1, OPPONENT 62.7 - (Rating = 3*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-0 against the 1rst half line (+10.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 33.4, OPPONENT 30.1 - (Rating = 6*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-1 against the 1rst half line (+8.9 Units) versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 34.3, OPPONENT 32.1 - (Rating = 4*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-2 against the 1rst half line (+9.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 34.6, OPPONENT 31.9 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Clemson by 8; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Clemson -11
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Clemson -7.44
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (CLEMSON) - an average offensive team (67-74 PPG) against an average defensive team (67-74 PPG) after 15+ games, after scoring 65 points or less 3 straight games.
(34-7 over the last 5 seasons.) (82.9%, +26.3 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.4
The average first half score in these games was: Team 32.9, Opponent 30.5 (Average first half point differential = +2.4)
The situation's record this season is: (8-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (20-5).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (67-66).
--PLAY ON - An underdog (BOSTON COLLEGE) - after a close win by 3 points or less against opponent after scoring 65 points or less 4 straight games.
(39-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (73.6%, +23.6 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (22-35 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 6
The average score in these games was: Team 62.5, Opponent 64.9 (Average point differential = -2.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 21 (37.5% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (1-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (20-9).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (79-55).
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*** #537 UTAH @ #538 SAN DIEGO STATE (-17.5, O/U 133.5) ***
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San Diego State has been challenged while earning its past two wins. The sixth-ranked Aztecs might have another obstacle in their next game. The statuses of starting guard Chase Tapley and reserve forward Tim Shelton are unknown for Tuesday night's matchup with Utah, which also played tough against San Diego State in a home loss last month. The Aztecs remained tied with BYU atop the Mountain West following a 60-53 win against TCU on Saturday night at Viejas Arena, but trailed for much of the first half. Billy White had a team-best 19 points, and Kawhi Leonard and Malcolm Thomas each finished with double-doubles.
"I had 10 people, all of them friends, say 'Any win is a good win.' But some wins you feel a little better about," coach Steve Fisher said. "We had opportunities where we didn't quite finish and we have to be better." In the previous game Wednesday night, San Diego State (23-1, 8-1) needed D.J. Gay's jumper with 1.8 seconds left for a 56-54 win at Colorado State. The Aztecs were also challenged during a 71-62 win at Utah on Jan. 8. The Utes (10-13, 3-6) led by one point after halftime and trailed by one with 8:44 left before San Diego State went on a 10-0 run. Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and nine rebounds, but struggled with the high altitude and pulled himself out of the game three times
Leonard should fare a little better at Viejas, where San Diego State has won 16 in a row and has lost twice in 41 games, both times to BYU. The Aztecs could use another strong performance from Leonard with Tapley and Shelton potentially sidelined. Tapley hurt his left ankle during a spill under the basket early in Saturday's game and Shelton injured his right foot later in the first half. Thomas had 17 points and 14 rebounds in the previous matchup with Utah, and Gay hit four 3-pointers en route to 18 points. The Aztecs point guard, however, has missed 15 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc over the past four games.
He missed seven of nine overall shots in a 68-61 win last season, San Diego State's fourth straight at home over the Utes but Thomas scored a career-high 28 points. The senior forward has averaged 22.7 points and 11.0 rebounds in his three matchups with Utah, and Leonard has averaged 16.7 points and 11.7 boards in those games. The two players will try to match those numbers against a Utah team that's lost three in a row after three straight wins. After scoring 75.0 points per game during their win streak, the Utes have averaged 57.0 during their slide and endured their worst scoring performance in four seasons in Saturday night's 54-49 loss to Air Force.
With a career-high 15 points, Shawn Glover was the only player in double figures. Freshman Will Clyburn, the conference's second-leading scorer (18.3 ppg), matched his season low with eight. Clyburn scored 17 in the loss to the Aztecs while junior guard Josh Watkins had a career-high 24. Watkins is the only other Utes player averaging in double figures (14.7 ppg). San Diego State is on its longest win streak in the series, having claimed three straight over Utah. The under is 9-2 in San Diego State’s last 11 games.
--SAN DIEGO ST is 16-3 UNDER (+12.7 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games since 1997.
The average score was SAN DIEGO ST 70.8, OPPONENT 63.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--UTAH is 17-44 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road games after 2 straight games where they had 5 or less steals since 1997.
The average score was UTAH 63.1, OPPONENT 66.2 - (Rating = 5*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - San Diego St by 19; O/U 135
*STAN'S POWER LINE - San Diego St -16
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - San Diego St -16.90
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 10 or more points (UTAH) - average shooting team (42.5-45%) against an excellent defensive team (<=40%) after 15+ games, good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against a poor pressure defense (<=14.5 TO's) after 15+ games.
(52-22 since 1997.) (70.3%, +27.8 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (10-68)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 13.5
The average score in these games was: Team 64.6, Opponent 74 (Average point differential = -9.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 25 (32.5% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (4-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (24-12).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (33-14).
--PLAY OVER - Home teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (SAN DIEGO ST) - after having won 3 of their last 4 games, a top-level team (>=80%) playing a team with a losing record.
(62-31 since 1997.) (66.7%, +27.9 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 37.6, Opponent 27.9 (Total first half points scored = 65.5)
The situation's record this season is: (4-5).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (25-16).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (43-24).
*** #519 INDIANA @ #520 PURDUE (-14, O/U 137.5) ***
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Returning home to face archrival Indiana might be just what Purdue needs to bounce back from its latest Big Ten defeat. The 14th-ranked Boilermakers look to remain undefeated at Mackey Arena and extend the Hoosiers' road losing streak to 14 on Tuesday night. Though Purdue (18-5, 7-3) shot 47.9 percent and overcame an eight-point halftime deficit, it fell 66-59 at No. 13 Wisconsin last Tuesday. The Boilermakers have had a week to learn from their fourth straight road loss and prepare for Indiana (12-12, 3-8), which has not won away from home since beating Penn State 67-61 on Jan. 21, 2010.
Allowing 58.0 points per game while going 12-0 at Mackey Arena, Purdue has won three straight at home versus Indiana by an average of 15.4 points. The Hoosiers last won in West Lafayette, 70-59 on March 1, 2006. Purdue coach Matt Painter hopes his squad can continue that success over the Hoosiers by trying to build on its solid second-half effort at Wisconsin. The Boilermakers and Badgers are tied for second in the Big Ten behind undefeated and top-ranked Ohio State. "Our guys really came out and played with some life, played with some energy," Painter said.
JaJuan Johnson scored 23 points and E'Twaun Moore added 15 against the Badgers. The star inside-outside duo averages a combined 38.2 points, with the 6-foot-10 Johnson averaging 24.1 over his last seven games. Moore scored 21 in a 74-55 home win over Indiana in the teams' last meeting March 3. Set to make a school-record 126th start Tuesday, Moore has totaled 47 points on 18-of-31 shooting in two career home games against the Hoosiers. "They are both outstanding senior leaders," coach Tom Crean told Indiana's official website. "Moore is a player that can get the crowd going very quickly with his shooting. Johnson is playing in the present as well as any senior player in the country."
Despite the Hoosiers' road struggles at Purdue and overall, they have not played like a team tied for last in the Big Ten of late. Over the last four games, Indiana beat then-No. 20 Illinois and then-No. 18 Minnesota at home and fell in overtime at previously ranked Michigan State before failing to secure a 10-point lead in Saturday's 64-63 home loss to Iowa. "We are coming off of four straight games that were decided on the final play," Crean said. "I think we have shown great resolve, regardless of the outcome, to recognize that each game following takes on a greater importance and the focus has to be on our ability to come out with the proper mindset."
The Hoosiers have stepped up on the defensive end during that four-game span, holding opponents to 63.5 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Crean hopes his squad can remain stingy while trying to snap a 23-game road losing streak against Top 25 opponents since a 77-66 win over No. 13 Iowa on Jan. 13, 2002. Indiana guard Jordan Hulls matched a career high with 24 points Saturday. The sophomore, averaging 16.8 points on 49.0 percent shooting over the last four contests, combined for 14 points in two games versus Purdue last season.
--PURDUE is 10-1 UNDER (+8.9 Units) in home games after 4 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was PURDUE 70.1, OPPONENT 54.6 - (Rating = 3*)
--INDIANA is 11-1 OVER (+9.9 Units) the 1rst half total in road games after a game with 9 or less assists over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was INDIANA 29.4, OPPONENT 38.9 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Purdue by 15; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Purdue -15
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Purdue -12.01
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 6 or more points vs. the first half line (INDIANA) - after a close loss by 3 points or less, with all five starters returning from last season.
(46-17 since 1997.) (73.0%, +27.3 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 8.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.3, Opponent 35.5 (Average first half point differential = -6.2)
The situation's record this season is: (3-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (10-4).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (20-7).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (PURDUE) - after going over the total by 42 or more points total in their last seven games against opponent after going over the total by 48 or more points total in their last seven games.
(69-33 over the last 5 seasons.) (67.6%, +32.7 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.5, Opponent 30.2 (Total first half points scored = 60.7)
The situation's record this season is: (3-10).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (35-21).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (85-69).
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*** #521 CINCINNATI (-9.5, O/U 131) @ #522 DEPAUL ***
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Still searching for their first Big East Conference win, the DePaul Blue Demons welcome the Cincinnati Bearcats to Allstate Arena this evening. This is the second meeting this season between the two teams, with Cincinnati claiming a 76-60 victory in the first encounter, on Dec. 28th. The Bearcats were an undefeated 13-0 heading into their Big East opener with DePaul. Since that victory they have gone just 4-5 to sit at an even .500 in conference. They have lost two straight and four of their last six overall.
DePaul ended its non-conference slate and 6-6, and has since lost 10 straight Big East games, stretching from the Cincinnati loss to a 61-57 defeat at the hands of No. 15 Louisville this past Saturday. The Blue Demons have yet to win a road game this season, sitting at 0-6, and have posted a 6-7 record at home. With regards to the all-time series, tonight's matchup marks the 48th meeting between Cincinnati and DePaul. The Bearcats currently hold a 32-15 lead over the Blue Demons.
In its last two contests, Cincinnati suffered its first home loss of the season, as it fell 66-55 to West Virginia in Fifth Third Arena, then was downed 71-59 at No. 4 Pitt. The Bearcats now sit at just 1-4 in Big East road games. They never stood much of a chance against Pittsburgh, which has quietly established itself as one of the best teams in the country. Pitt jumped out to an early 10-2 lead and never allowed Cincinnati to get within three the rest of the way. The Bearcats made somewhat of a charge late, scoring eight consecutive points to make it 61-51, but never got closer than eight points in the final minute.
Not a single Bearcat started scored in double figures on the night, as Larry Davis came off the bench to lead the team with 13 points in 25 minutes of play. Anthony McClain added 10 points, also in a reserve role. The Bearcats hit just 33.3 percent from the field and made just 2-of-3 three- pointers on the night. The scoring woes have become a trend. Since entering Big East play, the Bearcats have struggled to generate consistent offense. They are averaging 69.5 ppg on the year, but just 63 pg in league play. Dion Dixon leads the scoring charge on the year at 11.5 ppg, but is averaging just 9.5 ppg in conference. Cincinnati still plays strong defense, to the tune of 62.5 ppg allowed in conference.
Defeating a ranked team would've been an emphatic way for DePaul to pick up its first Big East win of the season and over the first 20 minutes of Saturday's game against Louisville, it appeared as if it would happen. The Blue Demons played inspired ball, hitting 50 percent (14-of-28) of their first half shots to lead by as many as nine points early. Louisville turned up the defensive pressure in the second half however, and the Blue Demons appeared disoriented. Down the stretch, the young team looked lost, as Louisville's Kyle Kuric nailed a game-clinching three with just over two minutes remaining.
Brandon Young tallied 15 points in the loss, while Cleveland Melvin added 12 points. On the year, the Blue Demons are led by the freshman Melvin and Young. Melvin leads the squad in scoring at 13.9 ppg, while Young ranks second at 12 ppg and also first in assists at 3.8 apg. The true reason for DePaul's failures has been the defense, which is allowing a league-worst 74.5 ppg.
--DEPAUL is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games off 3 straight losses against conference rivals over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was DEPAUL 60.6, OPPONENT 74.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--CINCINNATI is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CINCINNATI 64.2, OPPONENT 68.5 - (Rating = 4*)
--CINCINNATI is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) off a road loss over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CINCINNATI 65.5, OPPONENT 66.0 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Cincinnati by 11.5; O/U 134
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Cincinnati -11
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Cincinnati -12.60
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Favorites of -165 to -500 vs. the money line (CINCINNATI) - hot team - having won 15 or more of their last 20 games, a good team (60% to 80%) playing a bad team (20% to 40%).
(126-24 since 1997.) (84.0%, +62 units. Rating = 4*)
The average money line posted in these games was: Team favored with a money line of: -266.7
The average score in these games was: Team 72.7, Opponent 64.6 (Average point differential = +8)
The situation's record this season is: (2-4, -4.9 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (28-7, +11.7 units).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (53-10, +29.1 units).
--PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the total is between 130 and 139.5 points (DEPAUL) - after going under the total by 30 or more points total in their last three games, a bad team (20% to 40%) playing a team with a winning record.
(37-16 over the last 5 seasons.) (69.8%, +19.4 units. Rating = 3*)
The average total posted in these games was: 134.5
The average score in these games was: Team 61.8, Opponent 69.8 (Total points scored = 131.6)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 23 (42.6% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (2-4).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-9).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (49-26).
--PLAY ON - Home underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (DEPAUL) - revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more against opponent off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival.
(76-35 over the last 5 seasons.) (68.5%, +37.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 2.5
The average first half score in these games was: Team 31.6, Opponent 31.2 (Average first half point differential = +0.4)
The situation's record this season is: (3-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (43-24).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (187-167).
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*** #533 TENNESSEE @ #534 KENTUCKY (-9.5, O/U 138) ***
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Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl is back after his eight-game suspension from Southeastern Conference play. He still feels like more punishment is on the horizon with the Volunteers' playing No. 18 Kentucky and No. 17 Florida this week. Though Pearl has had plenty of success at Florida's O'Connell Center, he hasn't won at Kentucky's Rupp Arena since an 75-67 victory on Feb. 7, 2006, against a Tubby Smith-coached Wildcats team. "When Commissioner (Mike) Slive penalized me the eight games I think he originally wanted to do 10, but when he looked at the schedule and saw that I have to go to Rupp and the O'Dome, he decided to settle for just eight and make me go those two place," Pearl joked Monday.
Kentucky coach John Calipari has his own issues with the Wildcats (16-6, 4-4), who are .500 halfway through the SEC season for the first time since 1990. Kentucky has lost its last two SEC games, Calipari's first losing streak since Memphis' 2004-05 season. Calipari is especially frustrated about Kentucky's 70-68 loss at Florida on Saturday night, when Brandon Knight's 3-pointer at the buzzer came up short, his only miss from behind the arc in the game. "Only a crisis brings about change," he said. "We're still the same team that's lost four tough games and they've all been tough, tight sickening to lose."
The Volunteers (15-8, 5-3) may benefit from having their leader back on the sideline wearing the bright-orange blazer he reserves only for Kentucky and Vanderbilt games. Still, they're coming off their own sickening overtime loss to SEC West Division leader Alabama at home, and the Tuesday game in Lexington will be their third match in six days. Both teams are fighting to hang on in a tight SEC East Division battle. Tennessee is second and one loss behind division leader Florida while Kentucky's four losses ties them with Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt in the loss column.
"I think it speaks to how balanced the league is. I think it's just going to be (like that) night in and night out," Pearl said. Calipari said he accepts the blame for Kentucky's struggles right now, but he also said team meetings and individual meetings have been a waste of time and it's up to the players to change what's happening. "Crisis will bring about change unless you really don't care, and if you don't care, everybody will see it," he said. "When you lose in this sport, it's a crisis. If you play for me, you understand it's a crisis. Now my thing to them again, we're playing to get better."
Tennessee is trying to get better too after three conference losses and a non-conference miss at then-No. 8 Connecticut. The Vols are also hoping for the return of junior guard Scotty Hopson, who missed both the Alabama game and a victory at Auburn after spraining his left ankle in practice on Feb. 1. Hopson, a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., is still questionable, but went through a walk-through at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Pearl knows the Vols may still be haunted by the talk about the ongoing NCAA investigation but said he'll be glad to get back on the Vols' bus for the trip to Lexington after spending the last eight games watching the Vols play on TV either from his home or in a hotel room. "I'm just glad to be back in a position where I could help, whatever's over or not over. That eight-game suspension is over, but there's other areas that we have to contend with, and we are contending with."
--KENTUCKY is 1-14 against the 1rst half line (-14.4 Units) off 2 straight losses against conference rivals since 1997.
The average score was KENTUCKY 31.3, OPPONENT 32.5 - (Rating = 5*)
--TENNESSEE is 20-6 UNDER (+13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was TENNESSEE 66.7, OPPONENT 65.5 - (Rating = 3*)
--TENNESSEE is 13-2 UNDER (+10.8 Units) the 1rst half total off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was TENNESSEE 33.0, OPPONENT 29.5 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Kentucky by 10.5; O/U 140.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Kentucky -12
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Kentucky -11.22
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY OVER - Home teams where the total is between 130 and 139.5 points (KENTUCKY) - excellent team - shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% on the season against opponent after a game where a team made 20% of their 3 point shots or worse.
(77-46 over the last 5 seasons.) (62.6%, +26.4 units. Rating = 2*)
The average total posted in these games was: 135
The average score in these games was: Team 74.7, Opponent 63.2 (Total points scored = 137.9)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 51 (41.5% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (9-12).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (46-30).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (111-88).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (TENNESSEE) - off a home loss against opponent off 2 or more consecutive road losses.
(138-83 over the last 5 seasons.) (62.4%, +46.7 units. Rating = 2*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30, Opponent 31 (Total first half points scored = 61)
The situation's record this season is: (13-11).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (91-42).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (196-135).
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*** #535 BOSTON COLLEGE @ #536 CLEMSON (-9, O/U 135.5) ***
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Coming off their first Atlantic Coast Conference road win of the season, the Clemson Tigers return home to Littlejohn Coliseum for a date with the Boston College Eagles. Both teams sit at 5-4 in ACC play. The Eagles earned their fifth league win on Saturday, with a 58-56 victory over Virginia Tech. The win halted a three-game skid, which included losses to then-No. 3 Duke on Jan. 27th and an up-and- coming North Carolina squad on Feb. 1st.
Littlejohn Coliseum should prove foreboding to Boston College tonight. Clemson has compiled a 12-1 mark in its home gym and is 4-0 at home in ACC play. The Tigers are now 1-4 in ACC road games following Saturday's 65-56 victory at Georgia Tech. With regard to the all-time series, tonight's game mark the 13th meeting between Boston College and Clemson. The Tigers currently hold an 8-4 lead over the Eagles.
Like Clemson, the Eagles have just one ACC road win this season, as they downed Maryland back on Dec. 12th. Since then they have dropped four straight ACC games away from home. They are 4-1 at home, however, following their tooth-and-nail victory over Virginia Tech this past Saturday. Reggie Jackson single-handedly willed his team to victory, as he scored all 10 of his points over the final 11:07 of regulation. The junior guard's final field goal with 1:09 to play proved to be the game-winner. Forward Joe Trapani was also strong for the Eagles, as he netted 14 points on 6-of-13 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.
The BC bench also proved valuable, as the Eagles' reserves outscored the VT reserves 16-0. As with the VT game, it Jackson and Trapani that make the Eagles fly. Jackson leads the team at 17.6 ppg, while Trapani provides an inside presence, ranking second on the team in scoring (14.6 pg) and first in rebounding (7.5 rpg). Corey Raji proves a valuable role player, as he ranks third on the team in scoring (12.3 ppg), despite starting just four games this season. The Eagles win with offense, scoring 73 ppg, but do allow 70.7 ppg on the defensive end.
The Tigers have won three of their last four games to move to 5-4 in ACC play. They posted an 11-3 non-conference record on the strength of a season-long eight-game win streak that stretched from Dec. 17th to Jan. 12th, with all of those victories coming at home. Most recently, the Tiger's used a strong offensive effort to dispatch Georgia Tech and dispel at least some of their road troubles. Clemson jumped out to a 33-25 first half lead and never looked back, shooting 56.8 percent on the night and hitting 7-of-14 three-pointers. Forward Jerai Grant paced the team with a strong effort in the trenches, as he racked up 20 points and seven boards and accounted for eight of the Tigers' 16 points from the free throw line.
Demontez Stitt added 16 points and five assists and Andre Young's prowess from the perimeter allowed Grant room to operate, as he nailed 4-of-6 three-pointers and tallied 14 points. Grant ranks second on the team in scoring this season (12.6 ppg) and first in rebounding (7 rpg). Young has hit a team-high 53 three-pointers on 39.8 percent shooting and ranks third on the team at 10.9 ppg. Stitt makes the offense tick, ranking first in both scoring (13.6 ppg) and assists (72). Young and Stitt have racked up 32 and 31 steals, respectively, and lead the Tigers to 59.6 ppg allowed on the defensive end.
--CLEMSON is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
The average score was CLEMSON 76.1, OPPONENT 62.7 - (Rating = 3*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-0 against the 1rst half line (+10.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 33.4, OPPONENT 30.1 - (Rating = 6*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-1 against the 1rst half line (+8.9 Units) versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 34.3, OPPONENT 32.1 - (Rating = 4*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-2 against the 1rst half line (+9.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 34.6, OPPONENT 31.9 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Clemson by 8; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Clemson -11
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Clemson -7.44
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 2 to 5.5 points vs. the first half line (CLEMSON) - an average offensive team (67-74 PPG) against an average defensive team (67-74 PPG) after 15+ games, after scoring 65 points or less 3 straight games.
(34-7 over the last 5 seasons.) (82.9%, +26.3 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.4
The average first half score in these games was: Team 32.9, Opponent 30.5 (Average first half point differential = +2.4)
The situation's record this season is: (8-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (20-5).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (67-66).
--PLAY ON - An underdog (BOSTON COLLEGE) - after a close win by 3 points or less against opponent after scoring 65 points or less 4 straight games.
(39-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (73.6%, +23.6 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (22-35 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 6
The average score in these games was: Team 62.5, Opponent 64.9 (Average point differential = -2.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 21 (37.5% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (1-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (20-9).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (79-55).
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*** #537 UTAH @ #538 SAN DIEGO STATE (-17.5, O/U 133.5) ***
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San Diego State has been challenged while earning its past two wins. The sixth-ranked Aztecs might have another obstacle in their next game. The statuses of starting guard Chase Tapley and reserve forward Tim Shelton are unknown for Tuesday night's matchup with Utah, which also played tough against San Diego State in a home loss last month. The Aztecs remained tied with BYU atop the Mountain West following a 60-53 win against TCU on Saturday night at Viejas Arena, but trailed for much of the first half. Billy White had a team-best 19 points, and Kawhi Leonard and Malcolm Thomas each finished with double-doubles.
"I had 10 people, all of them friends, say 'Any win is a good win.' But some wins you feel a little better about," coach Steve Fisher said. "We had opportunities where we didn't quite finish and we have to be better." In the previous game Wednesday night, San Diego State (23-1, 8-1) needed D.J. Gay's jumper with 1.8 seconds left for a 56-54 win at Colorado State. The Aztecs were also challenged during a 71-62 win at Utah on Jan. 8. The Utes (10-13, 3-6) led by one point after halftime and trailed by one with 8:44 left before San Diego State went on a 10-0 run. Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and nine rebounds, but struggled with the high altitude and pulled himself out of the game three times
Leonard should fare a little better at Viejas, where San Diego State has won 16 in a row and has lost twice in 41 games, both times to BYU. The Aztecs could use another strong performance from Leonard with Tapley and Shelton potentially sidelined. Tapley hurt his left ankle during a spill under the basket early in Saturday's game and Shelton injured his right foot later in the first half. Thomas had 17 points and 14 rebounds in the previous matchup with Utah, and Gay hit four 3-pointers en route to 18 points. The Aztecs point guard, however, has missed 15 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc over the past four games.
He missed seven of nine overall shots in a 68-61 win last season, San Diego State's fourth straight at home over the Utes but Thomas scored a career-high 28 points. The senior forward has averaged 22.7 points and 11.0 rebounds in his three matchups with Utah, and Leonard has averaged 16.7 points and 11.7 boards in those games. The two players will try to match those numbers against a Utah team that's lost three in a row after three straight wins. After scoring 75.0 points per game during their win streak, the Utes have averaged 57.0 during their slide and endured their worst scoring performance in four seasons in Saturday night's 54-49 loss to Air Force.
With a career-high 15 points, Shawn Glover was the only player in double figures. Freshman Will Clyburn, the conference's second-leading scorer (18.3 ppg), matched his season low with eight. Clyburn scored 17 in the loss to the Aztecs while junior guard Josh Watkins had a career-high 24. Watkins is the only other Utes player averaging in double figures (14.7 ppg). San Diego State is on its longest win streak in the series, having claimed three straight over Utah. The under is 9-2 in San Diego State’s last 11 games.
--SAN DIEGO ST is 16-3 UNDER (+12.7 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games since 1997.
The average score was SAN DIEGO ST 70.8, OPPONENT 63.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--UTAH is 17-44 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road games after 2 straight games where they had 5 or less steals since 1997.
The average score was UTAH 63.1, OPPONENT 66.2 - (Rating = 5*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - San Diego St by 19; O/U 135
*STAN'S POWER LINE - San Diego St -16
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - San Diego St -16.90
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Road underdogs of 10 or more points (UTAH) - average shooting team (42.5-45%) against an excellent defensive team (<=40%) after 15+ games, good ball handling team (<=14.5 TO's) against a poor pressure defense (<=14.5 TO's) after 15+ games.
(52-22 since 1997.) (70.3%, +27.8 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (10-68)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 13.5
The average score in these games was: Team 64.6, Opponent 74 (Average point differential = -9.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 25 (32.5% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (4-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (24-12).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (33-14).
--PLAY OVER - Home teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (SAN DIEGO ST) - after having won 3 of their last 4 games, a top-level team (>=80%) playing a team with a losing record.
(62-31 since 1997.) (66.7%, +27.9 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63.2
The average first half score in these games was: Team 37.6, Opponent 27.9 (Total first half points scored = 65.5)
The situation's record this season is: (4-5).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (25-16).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (43-24).
Totals
-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Washington home games.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine Utah road games.
-- Last five Pittsburgh home games stayed under total.
-- Four of last six New Jersey home games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine St Louis road games.
-- Over is 6-4 in Buffalo's last ten road games.
Can someone tell me what the name of the Utah hockey team is and where they are playing today?
-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Washington home games.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine Utah road games.
-- Last five Pittsburgh home games stayed under total.
-- Four of last six New Jersey home games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine St Louis road games.
-- Over is 6-4 in Buffalo's last ten road games.
Can someone tell me what the name of the Utah hockey team is and where they are playing today?
