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••• OHIO STATE, KANSAS, BYU HEADLINE POLL •••
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Ohio State hurdled Kansas to reclaim the No. 1 ranking in this week's ESPN/USA Today men's college basketball coaches' poll, and Brigham Young leaped four spots to third on Monday. Ohio State (17) and Kansas (14) split the 31 possible first-place votes by coaches. The latest change at the top of the poll was necessitated after Duke was upset by ACC opponent Virginia Tech on Saturday night. The Buckeyes (27-2) defeated Big Ten foes Illinois and Indiana rather easily in finding their way back to the top. Ohio State started 24-0 and spent four weeks at No. 1 earlier this season before falling to third. This is the 15th straight week that Ohio State has been ranked in the top three.
Kansas (27-2) remained second and trails Ohio State by only four poll points. The Jayhawks head into the final week of the regular season in a first-place tie with Texas in the Big 12, though Texas won the teams' lone head-to-head matchup in January. Beyond the top three, there was some eye-opening moving and shaking in the rankings underscored by St. John's and its 10-spot rise to 15th, and one-time Final Four participant George Mason joining the rankings at No. 25. Behind All-American guard Jimmer Fredette, BYU (27-2) continues to capture the nation's interest with its climb through the top 10. This week's push came via the Cougars' second victory this season over San Diego State.
Duke (25-4) fell from first to fourth and Pittsburgh (25-4), coming off Sunday's overtime loss to Louisville, actually moved up one spot to fifth. Even without senior forward Robbie Hummel (torn ACL), Purdue (24-5) continues its strong season by moving to sixth from eighth in the rankings. Notre Dame (23-5) jumped two spots to No. 7, Texas (24-5) fell three spots to eighth, San Diego State (27-2) fell five spots to ninth and Wisconsin moved from 12th to round out the top 10.
The second 10 kicks off with a Big East punch -- Louisville (22-7) at No. 11 and Syracuse (24-6) at No. 12, with the Orange squeezing the competition with an eight-spot jump. North Carolina (22-6) also made a healthy move of six spots to 13th. After the Tar Heels, it was Florida (22-6) at 14th, the Red Storm (19-9), Connecticut (21-7), Georgetown (21-8), Arizona (23-6), Villanova (21-8) and Vanderbilt (21-7). Completing the Top 25 are Utah State (26-3), Texas A&M (22-6), Kentucky (20-8), Missouri (22-7) and George Mason (25-5). In The Associated Press media poll, its 65 possible first-place votes were divided between No. 1 Ohio State (45), No. 2 Kansas (14), No. 3 BYU (five) and No. 4 Duke (one).
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••• QUICK HITS •••
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• ALABAMA @ FLORIDA, 7:00 PM ET
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--ALABAMA: 10-3 ATS against conference opponents.
--FLORIDA: 4-13 ATS as a favorite.
Florida won five of last six games, Alabama nine of last 11; Tide is 4-3 on SEC road, losing by 5 at Arkansas, 4 at Vandy, 5 at Ole Miss. Gators are 2-4 as home favorite, winning home games by 6-32-4-2-1-9 points. Five of last six Florida games went over total; Bama's last three stayed under. SEC home favorites of 7 or less points are 9-12 vs spread.
• BAYLOR @ OKLAHOMA ST, 7:00 PM ET
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--BAYLOR: 0-6 ATS after a game where they covered the spread.
--OKLAHOMA ST: 14-5 ATS in all home games.
Oklahoma State (+6.5) lost 76-57 at Baylor Jan 22; star F Moses scored one point in only 11 minutes (fouls). Cowboys lost four of last five, are 1-3 as Big 12 home favorite- their last three home games were decided by total of nine points. Baylor lost five of its last six road games, by 15-8-7-9-18. Big 12 home favorites of 4 or less points are 8-3-1 vs spread.
• ILLINOIS @ PURDUE, 7:00 PM ET
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--ILLINOIS: 23-41 ATS in road games after scoring 80 points or more.
--PURDUE: 6-0 ATS in home games after a conference game.
Purdue (+2.5) won 81-70 at Illinois Feb 13, outscoring Illini 54-38 after halftime; Boilers won/covered last six games- this is Senior Day for both Moore/Johnson. Big 11 home favorites of 9 or less points are 26-15-2 vs spread. Erratic Illinois is 5-8 in last 13 games, 1-3-1 as road dog, losing away games by 2-10-3-1-4-19 points, with wins at Iowa/Minnesota.
• NC STATE @ VIRGINIA, 7:00 PM ET
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--NC STATE: 12-2 ATS in road games after playing a game as a home favorite.
--VIRGINIA: 58-82 ATS off a loss against a conference rival.
NC State is 3-2 in last five games, but just 1-6 on ACC road, winning at lowly Wake Forest- their losses on road are by 9-13-10-20-24-7 points. Virginia is 3-4 at home in ACC, 1-2 as ACC favorite- they scored only 52 ppg in last four games. State allowed 74+ points in last three games. ACC home teams are 3-7 in games where spread was 2 or less points.
• MISSOURI @ NEBRASKA, 8:00 PM ET
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--MISSOURI: 11-3 ATS off a road loss.
--NEBRASKA: 10-2 ATS in home games after a close loss by 3 points or less.
Nebraska (+11) lost 77-69 at Missouri Jan 12, its 4th loss in last five series games. Denmon had 27 (5-7 from arc) for Mizzou, which is 1-6 on Big 12 road, with only win at Iowa State. Big 12 home teams are 13-6 vs spread in games where spread was less than 4 points. Huskers are 5-2 at home in Big 12, with only losses by 20 to Kansas, 4 to K-State.
• BOSTON COLLEGE @ VIRGINIA TECH, 9:00 PM ET
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--BOSTON COLLEGE: 3-11 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread.
--VIRGINIA TECH: 10-2 ATS off a home win against a conference rival.
Huge trap game for Virginia Tech after Duke upset Saturday; Hokies are 5-6 as an ACC favorite, 4-2 at home- they lost 58-56 (-2) in Boston on Feb 5, with starting Gs going 6-25, their bench 0-7. ACC home favorites of more than 8 points are 8-15 vs spread. Eagles covered six of seven on ACC road (2-5 SU) losing away games by 1-16-16-8-2 points.
• OHIO ST @ PENN ST, 9:00 PM ET
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--OHIO ST: 6-0 ATS when playing their 2nd game in 3 days.
--PENN ST: 10-3 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games.
Penn State (+17) shot 55% from floor, but lost 69-66 at Ohio State Jan 15, with star G Battle 5-17 from floor, 1-10 from arc; this is Senior Day for Battle, who is from Albany and one of PSU's best-ever players. Big 11 home underdogs are 13-9 vs spread this season. Lions won six of last seven home games- their home losses are to Purdue by 15, Michigan by 3. Buckeyes lost their last two road games, at Wisconsin/Purdue.
• VANDERBILT @ KENTUCKY, 9:00 PM ET
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--VANDERBILT: 7-22 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points.
--KENTUCKY: 15-5 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite.
Kentucky (-1) lost 81-77 at Vanderbilt Feb 12; Commodores hit 11-20 from arc, 20-23 from foul line. Wildcats are 3-3-1 as SEC home favorite, winning home games by 24-38-6-12-6-31-8 points. SEC home favorites of 9 or less points are 9-14-1 vs spread. Vandy won six of its last seven games- they're 3-1 as SEC underdog, and won last three away games.
• SAN DIEGO ST @ WYOMING, 10:00 PM ET
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--SAN DIEGO ST: 18-9 ATS in road games.
--WYOMING: 7-1 ATS after playing a road game.
San Diego State lost five of last seven visits to Wyoming, but Aztecs are much better than usual this year, with only two losses to BYU. Aztecs are 3-2 as MWC road favorite, winning road games by 13-9-10-2-6-12 points. Wyoming is running more under interim coach Langley; they're 5-1-1 vs spread in last seven games, with none of its last five losses by more than 13 points. MWC home underdogs of 6+ points are 4-8.
••• HORIZON LEAGUE TOURNAMENT •••
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• IL-CHICAGO @ CLEVELAND ST, 7:00 PM ET
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--IL-CHICAGO: 7-0 ATS after 2 straight losses by 10 points or more.
--CLEVELAND ST: 8-1 ATS after allowing 60 points or less.
Cleveland State beat Ill-Chicago twice this season, 83-59 at home (-16), 63-49 on road (-10); Vikings were +23 in turnovers, made 16-43 on arc in two games. CSU is 3-4 last seven games (1-6 vs spread)- they're 0-4 vs spread in last four home games. UIC is 4-5 as a road dog in Horizon games. Horizon League home favorites of 9+ points are 10-15 vs spread.
• LOYOLA-IL @ DETROIT, 7:00 PM ET
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--LOYOLA-IL: 7-23 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more.
--DETROIT: 4-17 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more.
Detroit beat Loyola twice this year, 83-71 (+5) on road, 81-71 at home (-4.5); Titans shot 50%+ in both games, made 15-29 from arc. Horizon home favorites of less than 9 points are 22-13 vs spread. Loyola lost in first tourney game last two years, by 9-14 points; they're 2-5 as a road dog in Horizon play. Detroit covered its last three games as a favorite.
• WI-GREEN BAY @ WRIGHT ST, 7:00 PM ET
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--WI-GREEN BAY: 10-28 ATS in road games after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.
--WRIGHT ST: 14-4 ATS off a home loss by 10 points or more.
Wright State beat Green Bay twice this year, but by combined total of just five points (67-64/63-61); Raiders lost four of their last five games, are 2-6 vs spread in last eight games as a favorite. Green Bay shot 50%+ in both games vs Wright; they lost six of last eight games, but covered last five. Horizon home favorites of less than 9 points are 22-13.
• YOUNGSTOWN ST @ VALPARAISO, 8:00 PM ET
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--YOUNGSTOWN ST: 7-16 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog.
--VALPARAISO: 20-9 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
Valparaiso beat Youngstown twice this year, 79-55 at home (-15), 86-78 in OT (-7.5) on road; Valpo was 19-40 from line in OT win. Crusaders are 2-3 in last five games, 2-4-1 vs spread in last seven games as a home favorite. YSU is 1-6 in this event, with four of six losses by 14+ points. Horizon League home favorites of 9+ points are 10-15 vs spread.
• REST OF TUESDAY'S CARD
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--C MICHIGAN @ TOLEDO, 7:00 PM ET C MICHIGAN: 1-7 ATS after playing a home game. TOLEDO: 8-1 ATS off a home loss.
--AKRON @ OHIO U, 7:00 PM ET AKRON: 7-0 ATS after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite. OHIO U: 3-10 ATS in all home games.
--KENT ST @ BOWLING GREEN, 7:00 PM ET KENT ST: 108-79 ATS against conference opponents. BOWLING GREEN: 0-8 ATS in home games after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers.
--N TEXAS @ ARK-LITTLE ROCK, 8:30 PM ET N TEXAS: 6-0 ATS after a blowout win by 20 points or more. ARK-LITTLE ROCK: 5-14 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog.
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••• NOTES & TIPS •••
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• AMERICA EAST: Vermont made its fourth NCAA appearance last season, losing 79-56 to Syracuse in the first round. The Catamounts couldn’t have drawn a worse opponent, as the school made three straight NCAA appearances from 2003-05, upsetting 4th-seeded Syracuse 60-57 in 2005 for the school’s first-ever (and only) NCAA win. Vermont is the league’s regular season champ again at 13-3. University of Hartford's Chase Family Arena will host the tournament's first, quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. This nine-school league will open play Thursday with its No. 8 and No. 9 seeds meeting. The winner advances to play Vermont on Saturday along with three other quarterfinal games. The semis are Sunday and then the conference champion will be crowned on the court of the highest remaining seed after a five-day hiatus, on Saturday, March 12 (not the only conference tourney with such a quirk in its scheduling).
• ATLANTIC SUN: Mercer is the host school, although the Bears are just the fifth-seed. East Tennessee St won last year’s tourney and this year enters as the No. 2 seed. Belmont (19-1 in league play) comes in as the No. 1 seed and the Bruins are anxious to return to the “Big Dance” after three straight appearances from 2006-08. You just may remember Belmont’s last NCAA appearance, as the 15th-seeded Bruins came within a Gerald Henderson layup with 11.8 seconds left of upsetting second-seeded Duke. Just eight teams make the conference tourney in this 11-school league and the quarterfinals are played over two days, Wednesday and Thursday. The semifinals are Friday and the championship game will be played on Saturday.
• BIG SOUTH: Eight schools in this 10-team league qualify for the tourney. Presbyterian finished 7-11 and would have qualified for the tourney but the Blue Hose (how about that nickname?) are not eligible for the conference tournament due to their transition to Division I. Replacing Presbyterian is 6-12 Gardner-Webb, which sets up an intriguing first round matchup with the Big South’s regular season champ, Coastal Carolina (16-2). The Chanticleers had won 22 straight games when it hosted Gardner-Webb on Feb 15, which came in having lost 14 of its past 16 games. However, the Runnin' Bulldogs (can’t make these nicknames up!) won 59-57 when Coastal Carolina didn’t make a single field goal in the game’s final 6:42. The first round of this tourney is hosted by the higher-seeded teams on Tuesday while semifinal action will take place at Coastal Carolina on Thursday, the league’s regular season champ. The championship will be played on Saturday at the campus of the highest remaining seed.
• HORIZON LEAGUE: Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Butler and Cleveland St all went 13-5 this year. Wisconsin-Milwaukee claimed the No. 1 seed and Butler the No. 2 seed, giving both teams a bye into this tourney’s semifinals. The first round opens Tuesday with the higher seeds owning home court advantage. Friday’s quarterfinals will be played on Milwaukee-Wisconsin’s home court, as will be Saturday’s semis. The championship game is not until next Tuesday (Mar 8), played on the home court of the higher seeded team. Butler, which almost upset Duke in last year’s national championship game, has made made four straight NCAA appearances and nine of the school’s 10 all-time appearances have come since 1997.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee has made three NCAA appearances in school history, all in a four-stretch from 2003 to 2006 which included a Sweet 16 trip in 2005 (under Bruce Pearl). Cleveland St upset Butler on its home court in the Horizon League’s 2009 championship game, earning the school’s second-ever NCAA bid. However, CSU fell to 16-17 last year before rebounding this year to go 24-7. However, the Vikings were the 13-5 team which lost the tie-breakers and will have to win twice just to reach the semis. Note that 13th-seeded Cleveland St beat 4th-seeded Wake Forest 84-69 in 2009’s NCAAs before losing to Arizona in the second round. In the school’s only prior tourney appearance in 1986 (under infamous head coach Kevin Mackey), No. 14-seed Cleveland State beat third-seeded Indiana (led by Bob Knight) in the first round, then beat St Joe’s, advancing to the Sweet 16 (one of two teams seeded 14 or lower in NCAA history to do so) before losing to Navy on David Robinson’s last-second shot.
• MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE: Tournament action begins on Thursday with No. 7 Drake taking on No. 10 Bradley and No. 8 Southern Illinois taking on No. 9 Illinois St at Scottrade Center in St Louis. The quarters are set for Friday, the semis on Saturday and the conference championship game is on Sunday. Missouri St (15-3) is the No. 1 seed and is hoping to secure its seventh NCAA bid. The Bears won last year’s CollegeInsider.com Tournament but have their sights set on the NCAA this year for the first time since Steve Alford led them to the Sweet 16 back in 1999. Wichita St (14-4) is the No. 2 seed and like Missouri St, 23-7 overall, but the Shockers well remember that they were NIT-bound last year at 25-9 after losing in the finals of last year’s MVC tourney. Wichita St has made eight previous NCAA appearances, the last being a Sweet 16 appearance in 2006 but prior to that, last went ‘dancing’ in 1988.
Indiana St (12-6) is the No. 3 seed and a great story. The Sycamores went 17-15 (9-9 in the MVC) last year, the school’s first winning season since 2001 while also appearing in its first postseason (the NIT) since that same year. However, head coach Kevin McKenna quit in the off-season to go to Oregon as an assistant under Dana Altman, leaving Greg Lansing (an assistant) as the team’s new head coach. The Sycamores opened 5-6 in non-conference play but despite a five-game conference losing streak from Jan 22-Feb 5, went 12-6 in MVC play (also lost a BracketBuster game) to finish 17-13. ISU has made just three previous NCAA appearances, back-to-back ones in 2000 and 2001 plus in 1979. Larry Bird led that year’s team to the national championship game with a 33-0 record before it lost 75-64 to Magic’s Michigan St team. Northern Iowa, last year’s tourney champs who finished 30-5 after reaching the Sweet 16, are the No. 4 seed at 10-8. The Panthers have been to two straight NCAA tourneys and six all-time, with five of them coming since 2004.
• OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE: Murray St won the regular season title at 14-4 and at 23-7 overall, has posted its 24th consecutive 20-win season. Only Syracuse and Kansas own longer streaks (that’s pretty good company). Like in the Horizon, the top-two schools in the OVC get byes into the semifinals on Friday (13-5 Morehead St is the No. 2 seed). The league’s 5th through 8th seeds play Wednesday at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee (entire tourney is played there) with the winners advancing to Thursday’s semis to face the 3rd (Austin Peay) and 4th (Tennessee Tech) seeds. The championship game is set for Saturday. Murray St ended a four-year NCAA drought (school owns 14 all-time NCAA appearances) with last year’s tourney title and then beat 4th-seeded Vanderbilt 66-65 before losing by two points to Butler in the second round.
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••• HIGHEST RATED SUPER SITUATIONS ••• - All Types - NCAAB - Displays the Highest Rated Active Super Situational Systems 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* N TEXAS/ARK-LITTLE ROCK OVER 69 - (85.7%)
4* N TEXAS/ARK-LITTLE ROCK OVER 146.5 - (83.3%)
4* WI-GREEN BAY +3 - (82.4%)
4* WRIGHT ST -220 - (80.7%)
4* OHIO U -2 - (80.0%)
4* NC STATE/VIRGINIA UNDER 59 - (80.0%)
4* YOUNGSTOWN ST/VALPARAISO UNDER 67 - (79.2%)
--PLAY OVER - All teams where the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5 (N TEXAS) - in a game involving two good three point shooting teams (>=36.5%) after 15+ games, after a game - attempting 20+ more free throws than opponent.
(24-4 since 1997.) (85.7%, +19.6 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 67.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 38, Opponent 36.9 (Total first half points scored = 74.9)
The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (4-1).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (15-4).
--PLAY OVER - All teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points (N TEXAS) - a good team (+3.5 to +8 PPG diff.) against an average team (+/- 3.5 PPG diff.) after 15+ games, after scoring 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games.
(25-5 over the last 5 seasons.) (83.3%, +19.5 units. Rating = 4*)
The average total posted in these games was: 144.8
The average score in these games was: Team 79.4, Opponent 77.4 (Total points scored = 156.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 23 (76.7% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (1-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (15-5).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (41-20).
--PLAY ON - An underdog vs. the 1rst half line (WI-GREEN BAY) - revenging a close loss vs opponent of 3 points or less against opponent off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite.
(28-6 over the last 5 seasons.) (82.4%, +21.4 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 3.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 32.7, Opponent 31.8 (Average first half point differential = +1)
The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (16-4).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (64-44).
--PLAY AGAINST - Underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (WI-GREEN BAY) - off a road cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog, with just two starters returning from last season.
(367-88 since 1997.) (80.7%, +142.1 units. Rating = 4*)
The average money line posted in these games was: Team favored with a money line of: -255.6
The average score in these games was: Team 72.2, Opponent 64.8 (Average point differential = +7.4)
The situation's record this season is: (29-8, +7 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (101-26, +33.3 units).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (165-45, +51.5 units).
--PLAY AGAINST - Road teams as an underdog or pick (AKRON) - after successfully covering the spread in 7 or more consecutive games. (28-7 over the last 5 seasons.) (80.0%, +20.3 units. Rating = 4*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (30-7 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 6.3
The average score in these games was: Team 73.6, Opponent 63.8 (Average point differential = +9.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 13 (35.1% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (13-5).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (63-36).
--PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the first half total is 55.5 to 60.5 (VIRGINIA) - after 3 or more consecutive unders, in a game involving two average teams (+/- 3.5 PPG diff.) after 15 or more games.
(36-9 over the last 5 seasons.) (80.0%, +26.1 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 58.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 26.9, Opponent 25.8 (Total first half points scored = 52.8)
The situation's record this season is: (9-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (27-7).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (44-16).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5 (YOUNGSTOWN ST) - cold team - having lost 12 or more of their last 15 games, playing only their 3rd game in a week.
(42-11 over the last 5 seasons.) (79.2%, +29.9 units. Rating = 4*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 67.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 28.8, Opponent 34.7 (Total first half points scored = 63.5)
The situation's record this season is: (10-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (31-6).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (57-22).
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*** #517 ALABAMA @ #518 FLORIDA (-6, O/U 125) ***
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Florida and Alabama are the two No. 1 seeds in the upcoming SEC tournament. However, they still have much to play for ahead of a potential conference tournament final preview. With a share of the overall SEC regular-season championship on the line, the No. 14 Gators look for an eighth consecutive home victory over the Crimson Tide on Tuesday night. While both clubs sport 11-3 records in conference, SEC East champion Florida (22-6) is likely headed to the NCAA tournament for the second straight season. Alabama (19-9) won the West, but still is in a precarious position for an at-large berth and likely needs a strong finish this week and potentially a deep run in the league tournament for its first bid since 2006.
"You're at that point where you are not in the position to lose any more games," Florida coach Billy Donovan told the school's official website. "They all are a little more different so can you move to this part of the season and now move into the SEC then move into the NCAA. Now our total focus is on Alabama." Though the Crimson Tide has won 14 of 17, they have given up 80.7 points per game while going 0-7 in Gainesville since Donovan took over the Gators in 1996-97. Alabama also has dropped eight straight on the road against Top 25 teams since winning at then-No. 4 Mississippi State on Feb. 21, 2004.
Despite that history, Donovan knows his club faces a major challenge against an Alabama squad that allows a league-low 58.2 points per contest. The Crimson Tide also have incentive with coach Anthony Grant returning to Florida for the first time since spending 10 seasons assisting Donovan. "They are a really good team; one of the best teams in the league," Donovan said. "I think their record proves that; their wins prove that." However, it was Saturday's 68-63 loss at Mississippi that could prove costly for Alabama. The Crimson Tide shot 43.9 percent one game after hitting 26.2 percent of their shots in a 51-49 win over Auburn on Wednesday.
Alabama can't afford another subpar offensive effort against a Gators squad that gives up 62.3 points per contest. Florida still must pay attention to Alabama forward JaMychal Green, who averages a team-leading 16.1 points. He had 12 with 15 rebounds in an 83-74 loss in the teams' last meeting in Gainesville on Feb. 18, 2009. Gators forward Chandler Parsons averaged just 8.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in four games versus Alabama, but 13.8 and 9.4 boards his last eight contests. The 6-foot-10 senior also averages a team-leading 3.7 assists. "I can't think of anybody quite as diverse as him with his size," Grant told Alabama's official website.
"He can shoot the ball and stretch the defense and then with his ability to pass and drive the ball. He impacts the game in a lot of different ways." Though Parsons and the Gators had their six-game winning streak end with a 76-68 loss at No. 20 Kentucky on Saturday, they don't believe much needs to change in order to bounce back. "It feels like as long as we go out and play our best, everything will work out," forward Alex Tyus said. Tyus averages 8.7 points this season, but has totaled 35 with 14 rebounds the last two games versus Alabama.
--ALABAMA is 13-2 against the 1rst half line (+10.8 Units) versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 4+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was ALABAMA 33.8, OPPONENT 29.7 - (Rating = 3*)
--ALABAMA is 11-1 against the 1rst half line (+9.9 Units) versus good shooting teams - making >=45% of their shots after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was ALABAMA 33.4, OPPONENT 29.9 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Florida by 7; O/U 127
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Florida 7
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Florida -6.13
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY UNDER - All teams where the total is between 120 and 129.5 points (FLORIDA) - after 3 or more consecutive overs, in a game involving two average offensive teams (67-74 PPG) after 15+ games.
(39-14 over the last 5 seasons.) (73.6%, +23.6 units. Rating = 3*)
The average total posted in these games was: 126.5
The average score in these games was: Team 59.9, Opponent 59.5 (Total points scored = 119.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 29 (54.7% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (4-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (19-11).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (45-23).
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*** #523 BAYLOR @ #524 OKLAHOMA STATE (-2.5, O/U 133.5) ***
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The Baylor Bears will look to complete their first season sweep of the Oklahoma State Cowboys in nearly nine decades, as the teams meet at Gallagher-Iba Arena for a Big 12 showdown. The Bears have not swept a regular season series against Oklahoma State since 1922. They currently sit a 7-7 in Big 12 play, are coming off a statement win over rival Texas A&M and need just two more victories to seal a school-record fourth consecutive 20-win season. They last faced the Cowboys on Jan. 22nd, earning a 76-57 victory.
Oklahoma State downed Texas Tech, 70-68, on Saturday to snap a season-long four-game skid. The Cowboys currently maintain sole possession of ninth place in the Big 12 standings with a 5-9 league mark. All five of those wins have come at home. With respect to the all-time series, tonight's game marks the 67th meeting between Baylor and Oklahoma State. The Cowboys currently own a 49-17 lead and have downed the Bears seven straight times at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
As its leader went, so went Baylor on Saturday. As LaceDarius Dunn missed early shot after early shot and committed a series of head-scratching fouls, the Bears found themselves unable to pull away from 21st-ranked Texas A&M. Midway through the second half though, with Baylor clinging to a slim lead, Dunn found his groove, hitting a pair of three-pointers and four foul shots to stretch the Bears' lead to 53-43. They would eventually take the game, 58-51.
Dunn finished with 16 points, while Perry Jones III added 16 of his own, on an efficient 7-of-13 shooting. The Bears' defense also did its part, limiting Texas A&M to 34.5 percent shooting, including 21.7 percent from beyond the arc. Dunn, Baylor's all-time leading scorer (2,245), needs just 12 points to surpass Texas Tech's Andre Emmett as the Big 12's career scoring leader. He leads the Bears in scoring (20.2 ppg), and three-pointers made (84). Perry Jones III (14.2 pg) supports Dunn and ranks first among Big 12 freshman in scoring and field goal percentage (56.2 percent). Dunn and Jones III lead the Bears to a 70.5 ppg scoring clip. Defensively, the Bears allow 63.2 ppg.
Jean-Paul Olukemi proved to be the hero in Oklahoma State's victory over Texas Tech this past Saturday. His three-point play put the Cowboys up 69-68 with 25.4 seconds remaining. After Texas Tech's Mike Singletary traveled with eight seconds to play, Olukemi put the game on ice, hitting one of two free throws. He finished with a game-high 20 points, Marshall Moses added 14 points, Reger Dowell had 13 points and Matt Pilgrim added nine points and 10 boards. The Cowboys did most of their work on the interior, as they went just 2-of-15 from beyond the arc, but outscored Texas Tech 42-20 in the paint.
Moses leads the squad on the year, averaging 14.6 ppg, while Keiton Page (13.3 ppg) and Olukemi (11.5 ppg) lend support. In all, the Cowboys score 69.1 ppg, while allowing 67.8 ppg on the defensive end. Moses also paces Oklahoma State on the glass (7.3 rpg), as it posts a plus-2 rebounding margin on the season. Expect the Cowboys to earn the victory tonight, as they should be emboldened by a recent win and a serious homecourt advantage.
--OKLAHOMA ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%) over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was OKLAHOMA ST 79.6, OPPONENT 66.9 - (Rating = 3*)
--BAYLOR is 15-3 UNDER (+11.7 Units) after having lost 2 of their last 3 games over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was BAYLOR 70.3, OPPONENT 68.0 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Oklahoma St by 2.5; O/U 135
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Oklahoma St -4
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Oklahoma St 0.57
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Home teams as a favorite or pick (OKLAHOMA ST) - after having lost 4 of their last 5 games, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 80%).
(48-20 over the last 5 seasons.) (70.6%, +26.7 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (55-14 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 5.5
The average score in these games was: Team 73.6, Opponent 65.3 (Average point differential = +8.3)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 23 (33.8% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (5-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (24-9).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (72-57).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (OKLAHOMA ST) - revenging a same season loss vs opponent, off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite.
(106-52 since 1997.) (67.1%, +48.8 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.7, Opponent 29.3 (Total first half points scored = 59.1)
The situation's record this season is: (12-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (44-14).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (60-24).
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*** #525 ILLINOIS @ #526 PURDUE (-9.5, O/U 136.5) ***
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JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore won't be able to secure a Big Ten title in their final game at Mackey Arena, but thanks to the two seniors, Purdue is one of the nation's hottest teams. The sixth-ranked Boilermakers look to win their seventh straight when they face Illinois on Tuesday night in their home finale. Purdue (24-5, 13-3) remains one game behind Ohio State in the conference standings with two games remaining. On Tuesday, it'll look to at least keep pace with the Buckeyes, who will be at Penn State. "We're still in the hunt," Johnson said after a 67-47 win over Michigan State on Sunday. "We need a little help, but it can be done."
Led by Johnson and Moore, the Boilermakers have done their best to keep the Big Ten race interesting, winning six straight. In their victory at East Lansing on Sunday, Johnson had 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and seven blocks. Moore, who had 38 points in a win over Ohio State on Feb. 20, added 17 against the Spartans. Johnson's double-double was his second in four games. He's averaging 20.4 points and 8.1 rebounds this season and earned Big Ten player of the week honors Monday after also recording 20 points and nine boards in a 72-61 win at Indiana on Wednesday. "JaJuan Johnson is playing as well as anybody in the country," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said.
Johnson has not only been an offensive force for Purdue, which is averaging 73.2 points the last five games, but his interior presence is limiting opponents' effectiveness, especially recently. The last three teams to face the Boilermakers have all shot lower than 40 percent from the field. Purdue is trying to sweep the season series against the Illini for a second straight year after recording an 81-70 win at Assembly Hall on Feb. 13. Johnson had 24 points and nine rebounds in that victory while Moore added 20 points. Illinois (18-11, 8-8) is looking to win consecutive games for the first time since winning its first three conference games. The Illini are coming off an 81-68 win over Iowa on Saturday, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Mike Tisdale scored 25 points, Mike Davis added 20 points and nine rebounds and Demetri McCamey had 18 points and seven assists. The three seniors combined to shoot 67.6 percent. "Everybody's been hammering us the whole season about the seniors not stepping up," Davis said. "We took it as a challenge to come out and play well... We wanted to step up and shut people up." After a disappointing stretch, McCamey has been playing much better recently, averaging 16.5 points the last four games. Over the previous six games, he averaged 8.7 points while shooting 29.3 percent, capped by a 1-for-10 outing from the floor in the loss to Purdue.
The Illini, who finish the regular season Saturday against Indiana, are trying to win their final two games and then use good showing in the Big Ten tournament to boost their chances for the NCAA tournament. "We've got to make our legacy in March," McCamey said. Illinois, however, has lost four straight to Purdue and three of its last four visits to West Lafayette. McCamey has been held to a combined 10 points in the last two games between the teams.
--PURDUE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
The average score was PURDUE 77.3, OPPONENT 58.3 - (Rating = 3*)
--ILLINOIS is 12-1 against the 1rst half line (+10.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% this season.
The average score was ILLINOIS 36.7, OPPONENT 30.5 - (Rating = 5*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Purdue by 11; O/U 135.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Purdue -11
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Purdue -9.36
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (ILLINOIS) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite against opponent off a blowout win by 20 points or more over a conference rival.
(29-8 over the last 5 seasons.) (78.4%, +20.2 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 62.9
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.3, Opponent 30.8 (Total first half points scored = 60.1)
The situation's record this season is: (2-1).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (14-3).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (41-28).
--PLAY AGAINST - Any team (ILLINOIS) - revenging a loss vs opponent against opponent off a huge upset win by 20 points or more as an underdog.
(32-9 over the last 5 seasons.) (78.0%, +27.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The average money line posted in these games was: Team underdog with a money line of: +114.1
The average score in these games was: Team 70, Opponent 63.7 (Average point differential = +6.3)
The situation's record this season is: (2-0, +2.8 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (15-6, +6.3 units).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (72-48, +15.2 units).
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*** #531 MISSOURI @ #532 NEBRASKA (-1, O/U NA) ***
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Missouri wasn't overwhelmed by a quick start from its last opponent, but it still lost another road game. The Tigers face another challenge from a tough home team as they try again to pick up a rare victory outside of Columbia on Tuesday night. The No. 22 Tigers look to avoid back-to-back losses when they face Nebraska in the Cornhuskers' final Big 12 game at the Devaney Sports Center. Riding a four-game winning streak and with a chance to take a two-game lead over fifth-place Kansas State in the race for a first-round conference tournament bye, Missouri (22-7, 8-6) lost 80-70 to the Wildcats on Saturday.
The Tigers were down by just three at halftime after trailing 13-2 in the opening 3:35. Missouri, though, was outscored 9-0 after Michael Dixon's 3-pointer made it 60-all with 6:16 left. "They made plays down the stretch," said junior guard Mike Denmon, who scored the Tigers' last 10 points to finish with 22. "We had a lot of mental mistakes as a team. We did a lot of things that you can't do on the road." Missouri is 1-6 on the road in league play, the lone victory coming by a 76-70 score over last-place Iowa State on Feb. 19. Missouri is averaging 75.0 points in Big 12 road games compared to 83.0 at home in conference.
The Tigers are forcing 12.6 turnovers per game in Big 12 road contests, 7.0 fewer than at Mizzou Arena. Missouri will look for a better effort in its final road game of the season as Nebraska (18-10, 6-8) plays at home for the last time as a member of the Big 12. The Huskers are looking for their first NCAA tournament berth since 1998 before moving to the Big Ten next season, but they likely squandered any hope of getting one with an 83-82 overtime road loss to the Cyclones on Saturday. Senior guard Lance Jeter set career highs with 27 points and five 3-pointers, but Nebraska dropped its second straight following a 3-0 stretch that was capped by a victory over then-No. 3 Texas on Feb. 19.
"Everyone wants the season to get over with so everyone knows what's going to happen," coach Doc Sadler said. "As crazy as this sounds, there are two games left for a lot of teams, and both of those are huge. "Obviously, we were disappointed Saturday, but it doesn't end our season." Nebraska is 16-2 in Lincoln, including 5-2 in conference. Before closing the regular season against Colorado on Saturday, the Huskers will look to avenge a 77-69 loss at Missouri on Jan. 12 that ended their 11-game winning streak.
Denmon scored a career high-tying 27 points in that matchup while teammate Ricardo Ratliffe added 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Ratliffe, though, had just two points and one rebound in 12 foul-plagued minutes Saturday. Nebraska center Jorge Brian Diaz stepped up with a season-high 18 points and 11 boards. Denmon scored a then-career-high 24 points and Laurence Bowers added 12 off the bench in Missouri's last game in Lincoln, a 74-59 Tigers victory Feb. 20, 2010. Missouri leads the all-time series 126-92.
--NEBRASKA is 31-11 ATS (+18.9 Units) at home when the line is +3 to -3 since 1997.
The average score was NEBRASKA 69.7, OPPONENT 63.1 - (Rating = 3*)
--NEBRASKA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games off a close loss by 3 points or less to a conference rival since 1997.
The average score was NEBRASKA 74.5, OPPONENT 66.2 - (Rating = 2*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Nebraska by 1; O/U 143
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Missouri -1
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Nebraska -1.51
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Home teams where the line is +3 to -3 (NEBRASKA) - excellent team - shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% on the season, after a game where a team made 50% of their 3 point shots or better.
(47-25 over the last 5 seasons.) (65.3%, +19.5 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is : (48-26 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Team favored by 0.6
The average score in these games was: Team 72.5, Opponent 68.8 (Average point differential = +3.8)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 23 (32.4% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (5-9).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (19-19).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (82-78).
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*** #533 BOSTON COLLEGE @ #534 VIRGINIA TECH (-9, O/U 135.5) ***
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Coming off a statement victory of top-ranked Duke, the Virginia Tech Hokies will look to capitalize on the momentum, as they welcome the Boston College Eagles to Cassell Coliseum for an Atlantic Coast Conference showdown. Boston College is coming off a 63-44 victory at Virginia. The win snapped a two-game losing streak and evened the Eagles' ACC mark at 7-7. They are just 2-5 in league road tilts thus far. Virginia Tech is surging behind two straight victories, including a 64-60 triumph over Duke this past Saturday. The Hokies have compiled a 9-5 ACC record, which includes a 6-1 clip in league home games. With respect to the all-time series, tonight's matchup marks the 20th meeting between Boston College and Virginia Tech. The Eagles currently hold a 12-7 lead, which includes a 58-56 win on Feb. 5th of this year.
Junior Reggie Jackson and senior Cori Raji led Boston College to victory on Saturday. Jackson scored five of his game-high 25 points during a crucial 10-0 first half run, which helped the Eagles take a 31-28 lead into the break. Jackson then passed the torch to Raji, who scored 10 of his 17 points during a 16-4 Eagles stretch to open the second half. He also grabbed a team-high eight boards on the day. Forward Joe Trapani added 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting, as the Eagles hit 51.1 percent of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, Boston College limited Virginia to just 16 second half points on 6-of-24 shooting, including an 0-of-7 performance from beyond the arc. Jackson continues to be the offensive catalyst, as he paces the squad in scoring (18.4 ppg), assists (124) and three-pointers made (59). Trapani proves himself a jack-of-all- trades, master of most, big man, as he ranks second on the team in scoring (14.6 ppg), while pulling down a team-high 7.5 rpg and hitting 44 three- pointers thus far. Raji adds 12.2 ppg and 6.5 rpg, as the Eagles score 71.5 ppg, while allowing 69.3 ppg on the other end.
Virginia Tech utilized a 17-7 game-closing run to down Duke on Saturday, halting the Blue Devils' seven game win streak in the process. A lack of offense had the Hokies in dire straits as the second half wore on. They managed just two buckets over an eight minute span to trail 53-47 with 7:44 remaining, but came to life, reeling off an impressive run to climb back into the game. Perhaps the biggest shot during that span came from Malcolm Delaney, who drained a three-pointer from the right wing with 2:01 remaining, giving the Hokies a 62-57 lead. Jeff Allen has a sensational night for the victors, as he poured in 18 points on 7-of-18 shooting to go with 15 boards.
Erick Green and Terrell Bell each added 12 points, while Delaney and Victor Davilla each had 11 points, as all five Virginia Tech starters reached double figures. Delaney paces the Hokies on the year with 18.8 ppg and 68 three-pointers. Allen is averaging a double-double with 14 ppg and 10.5 rpg, as VT scores 71.9 ppg and plays solid defense, to the tune of 62.4 ppg allowed. Bolstered by a monumental victory and an intimidating homecourt environment, look for the Hokies to earn the victory tonight.
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-1 against the 1rst half line (+10.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 33.0, OPPONENT 30.7 - (Rating = 5*)
--BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-2 against the 1rst half line (+9.8 Units) versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game this season.
The average score was BOSTON COLLEGE 32.9, OPPONENT 31.7 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Virginia Tech by 8.5; O/U 139
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Virginia Tech -9
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Virginia Tech -8.37
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Favorites of -165 to -500 vs. the money line (VIRGINIA TECH) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite, good team, winning 60-80% or more of their games on the season.
(356-77 since 1997.) (82.2%, +116.5 units. Rating = 4*)
The average money line posted in these games was: Team favored with a money line of: -311
The average score in these games was: Team 73.6, Opponent 65.1 (Average point differential = +8.5)
The situation's record this season is: (5-1, +2.5 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (78-13, +37.5 units).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (135-33, +31.4 units).
--PLAY OVER - Home teams against the total (VIRGINIA TECH) - off a home win against a conference rival against opponent off an upset win by 15 points or more as a road underdog.
(32-7 since 1997.) (82.1%, +24.3 units. Rating = 4*)
The average total posted in these games was: 140
The average score in these games was: Team 77, Opponent 75.5 (Total points scored = 152.6)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 22 (55% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (0-0).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (9-2).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (16-4).
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*** #535 OHIO STATE (-6.5, O/U 130.5) @ #536 PENN STATE ***
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Back at No. 1 in the AP poll, Ohio State's focus for its next game is on winning the Big Ten title. Doing so might not be easy, considering the result of the Buckeyes' last meeting with Penn State. The Buckeyes can secure at least a share of the conference crown with a 15th straight win over the Nittany Lions on Tuesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. Ohio State (27-2, 14-2) replaced Duke atop the rankings after winning twice last week. The Buckeyes were No. 1 for four weeks before a loss to Wisconsin on Feb. 12 led to them relinquishing the top spot. "I tell our team all the time we want to be No. 1 at the end of the season," coach Thad Matta said.
"We want to be playing our best basketball in March. Moving to No. 1 is a tribute to how hard our guys have worked all year. We appreciate the recognition and our guys certainly deserve it." Ohio State defeated Illinois 89-70 last Tuesday and routed Indiana 82-61 on Sunday. Freshman Deshaun Thomas scored 22 points while William Buford added 15. The Buckeyes won both their games last week despite a pair of subpar efforts from leading scorer Jared Sullinger. The freshman big man, averaging 17.4 points, was limited by early foul trouble against the Hoosiers and had five points in 12 minutes. He failed to make a field goal for the first time in his college career.
That followed a 12-point effort versus the Illini. Sullinger has scored 12 or fewer points in three of his last four games. Ohio State leads the conference by one game over Purdue. The Buckeyes can clinch at least a share of the title with a win Tuesday or a Boilermakers loss to Illinois that evening. It would be their second straight conference championship and fourth in six years. "It's big for us; everyone wants a ring," senior David Lighty said. "So hanging another banner up would be great." Although the Buckeyes have won five straight on the road over Penn State and 14 consecutive overall matchups, they have lost their last two games outside of Columbus. Penn State (15-12, 8-8) has also knocked off three ranked teams at home this season.
In addition, the Lions nearly picked up their first road victory of the season over a Top 25 foe at Ohio State's expense Jan. 15, falling just short in a 69-66 loss. Sullinger completed a three-point play with 13.2 seconds left to lift the Buckeyes. They've got four seniors and obviously with Talor Battle, one of the best guards in the league," said Matta, whose team faces a quick turnaround. "Obviously, with the game here (on Sunday afternoon) it's going to be a tremendous challenge for us." With Sullinger struggling recently, Ohio State could have another fight on its hands against Penn State, winner of three of four. The Lions defeated Northwestern 66-52 on Thursday. Penn State shot a season-high 56.5 percent and got 20 points from Jeff Brooks.
That helped the Lions overcome a poor shooting game from Battle, who was 5 of 12 from the field and 1 of 6 from 3-point range for 13 points, 7.5 below his conference-leading average. "We're trying to build our (NCAA tournament) resume, just like a lot of other teams are trying to build their resumes," Penn State coach Ed DeChellis said. "We have to put our best foot forward and try to continue to win games, and the next one just happens to be Ohio State." Pulling off the upset Tuesday might be difficult without a strong game from Battle, who also struggled against the Buckeyes in January, going 5 of 17 from the floor and 1 of 10 from beyond the arc. Battle, however, has been outstanding at home recently, averaging 24.8 points and shooting 44.4 percent from 3-point range in his last six at the Bryce Jordan Center.
--OHIO ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus teams who average 33 or less rebounds/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was OHIO ST 70.9, OPPONENT 56.2 - (Rating = 3*)
--OHIO ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was OHIO ST 80.4, OPPONENT 66.2 - (Rating = 3*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Ohio St by 8; O/U 131.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Ohio St -6
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Ohio St -10.40
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (OHIO ST) - 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.
(95-42 over the last 5 seasons.) (69.3%, +48.8 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63.3
The average first half score in these games was: Team 31, Opponent 30.4 (Total first half points scored = 61.4)
The situation's record this season is: (29-19).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (61-30).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (111-78).
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*** #537 VANDERBILT @ #538 KENTUCKY (-7.5, O/U 147) ***
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Kentucky believed it should have won at Vanderbilt earlier this month. Based on their recent history at home overall and against the Commodores, the Wildcats should be confident heading into the rematch. The No. 20 Wildcats look to extend their home winning streak to 34 games with a fourth consecutive victory at Rupp Arena over the No. 21 Commodores in Tuesday night's SEC contest. Kentucky (20-8, 8-6) shot 46.7 percent and limited talented Vanderbilt forward Jeffery Taylor to four points, but couldn't stop SEC leading scorer John Jenkins from scoring a season-high 32 in an 81-77 loss to the then-No. 23 Commodores on Feb. 12.
"They played good and we played good," Kentucky coach John Calipari told the school's official website. "They're playing better than we did when we were there." Since then, Kentucky has won three of four and has a chance to move into a second-place tie with Vanderbilt (21-7, 9-5) in the SEC East as both schools try to claim a bye into the conference tournament quarterfinals. "We definitely want to beat them," Kentucky forward Josh Harrellson said. "We feel like we owe them something because they beat us down there. Hopefully we can come back and get a 'W' at our house."
The way the Wildcats have dominated at home of late, that's very much possible. Though the Commodores have won six of seven overall and three straight on the road, they have not won at Rupp since Jan. 20, 2007. Kentucky has not lost a home game since falling 90-85 to Georgia on March 4, 2009. In order to further both streaks, the Wildcats likely have to stop Jenkins (19.5 points per game). "He's a great player," Kentucky's leading scorer Brandon Knight said. Though the sophomore guard shined against the Wildcats earlier this month, he's totaled 28 points the last two games overall and was held to 10 in an 85-72 loss at Kentucky on Jan. 30, 2010.
Knight, meanwhile, scored 20 points at Vanderbilt and averaged 19.6 the last five games. The freshman had 16 points with six assists in a 76-68 win over No. 14 Florida on Saturday. His backcourt mate Darius Miller posted a career-high 24 in that contest. Miller is averaging 10.9 points this season but 18.0 on 53.2 percent shooting the last four games. "I think he's one of the most complete players in the league," Florida coach Billy Donovan said of Miller. "I think the biggest difference for him from earlier in his career to now is he's really improved his shooting and now when you press up on him, he can go by you."
Miller, however, has totaled 19 points in five games versus Vanderbilt, shooting 7 for 24 (29.2 percent). The Commodores could need Taylor (14.5 ppg) to put together consecutive strong games if they are to be competitive in this contest. Over the last five games, Taylor has scored 20 points twice including Saturday's 90-69 rout of LSU, but been held under 10 in each of the other three. "It was nice that everything came together and I had a good game," Taylor said of his last contest. The junior has totaled 25 points in two games at Kentucky.
--VANDERBILT is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) after covering 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread since 1997.
The average score was VANDERBILT 69.2, OPPONENT 75.3 - (Rating = 3*)
--VANDERBILT is 9-0 OVER (+9.0 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=37% of their attempts after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was VANDERBILT 78.7, OPPONENT 75.4 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - Kentucky by 6.5; O/U 147
*STAN'S POWER LINE - Kentucky -7
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - Kentucky -6.53
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - Favorites of -165 to -500 vs. the money line (KENTUCKY) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite, good team, winning 60-80% or more of their games on the season.
(356-77 since 1997.) (82.2%, +116.5 units. Rating = 4*)
The average money line posted in these games was: Team favored with a money line of: -311
The average score in these games was: Team 73.6, Opponent 65.1 (Average point differential = +8.5)
The situation's record this season is: (5-1, +2.5 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (78-13, +37.5 units).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (135-33, +31.4 units).
--PLAY UNDER - Home teams where the first half total is 65.5 to 70.5 (KENTUCKY) - poor pressure defensive team - forcing <=14 turnovers/game, after 4 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers.
(36-11 since 1997.) (76.6%, +23.9 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 67.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 33.4, Opponent 30.4 (Total first half points scored = 63.8)
The situation's record this season is: (8-4).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (23-7).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (31-9).
--PLAY OVER - All teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points (VANDERBILT) - in a game involving two good three point shooting teams (>=36.5%), in a game involving two good rebounding teams (+3 to +6 reb/game).
(110-56 since 1997.) (66.3%, +48.4 units. Rating = 3*)
The average total posted in these games was: 144.2
The average score in these games was: Team 74.6, Opponent 74.6 (Total points scored = 149.2)
The number of games in which this system covered the total by 7 or more points was 84 (50% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (12-2).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (32-14).
Over the last 5 seasons the situation's record is: (58-30).
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*** #539 SAN DIEGO STATE (-12, O/U 138) @ #540 WYOMING ***
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After suffering a disheartening loss in one of the most highly anticipated games in the program's history, San Diego State coach Steve Fisher is confident his team will respond in a positive manner. He has good reason to be, considering the Aztecs bounced back from their only other loss this season with an emphatic victory over Wyoming. Ninth-ranked San Diego State again looks to rebound with a win over the Cowboys when they meet Tuesday night in Laramie. The Aztecs (27-2, 12-2 Mountain West) had been looking forward to Saturday's rematch with then-No. 7 BYU ever since the Cougars ended their season-opening 20-game winning streak Jan. 26.
In the first meeting, San Diego State had no answer for Jimmer Fredette, as the BYU star scored 43 points to help hand the Aztecs a 71-58 loss. San Diego State did a bit better in the rematch, limiting Fredette to 18 fewer points, but still ended up losing 80-67. "They were the better team," Fisher said of the Cougars. "No excuses. They made plays. They made shots." San Diego State struggled with its perimeter defense, allowing BYU to make 14 of 24 3-point shots as it yielded its highest point total of the season, 20.6 more than its conference leading average.
The Aztecs also struggled to get in gear offensively, shooting 39.7 percent and finishing with 14 assists to 11 turnovers. Kawhi Leonard had team highs of 17 points and 13 rebounds for his sixth double-double in seven games. "We have got to move forward and just try to stay focused," said senior Billy White, who had 10 points. The loss dropped the Aztecs three spots in the rankings, but that's not a major concern with the conference and NCAA tournaments looming. "As disappointed as we are, we know there is a future for us," Fisher said. "The test for us, as is every losing team, is how well you respond. But the character we have got, I feel strongly that we will compete hard in our next game."
The Aztecs have already proved they can bounce back from a loss to BYU with a win over Wyoming (10-18, 3-11). Three days after its first defeat, San Diego State beat the Cowboys 96-57, its most lopsided win over a Division I team this season. The game was never close, as the Aztecs raced out to a 14-0 lead and led by 32 at the half. San Diego State posted a season high in points despite getting only two points apiece from two of their three leading scorers, Leonard and Malcom Thomas. Sophomore Chase Tapley led the way with a career-best 24 points, while sophomore James Rahon added 14 off the bench for San Diego State, which made a school-record 17 3-pointers on 33 attempts.
The Aztecs were just as impressive defensively, limiting the Cowboys to a season-low 29.7 percent shooting. Wyoming, loser of 16 straight against ranked opponents, is coming off a 90-77 loss to UNLV on Saturday, its 10th defeat in 12 games. Amath M'Baye led the Cowboys with 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting and Desmar Jackson added 19 on 5 of 8 from the field, but the rest of the team scored 34 and shot 28.8 percent (13 of 45). Jackson, Wyoming's leading scorer at 14.8 points, scored a team-high 19 at San Diego State in January.
--WYOMING is 8-0 against the 1rst half line (+8.0 Units) in home games versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game this season.
The average score was WYOMING 30.0, OPPONENT 25.1 - (Rating = 4*)
--SAN DIEGO ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds this season.
The average score was SAN DIEGO ST 81.0, OPPONENT 58.4 - (Rating = 4*)
*STAN'S FORECASTER - San Diego St by 15.5; O/U 128.5
*STAN'S POWER LINE - San Diego St -14
*OUTPLAY FACTOR - San Diego St -12.96
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• BETTING SYSTEM: PLAY ON - A home team vs. the 1rst half line (WYOMING) - a poor offensive team (63-67 PPG) against an excellent defensive team (<=63 PPG), after allowing 85 points or more.
(25-7 over the last 5 seasons.) (78.1%, +17.3 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 2.8
The average first half score in these games was: Team 30.1, Opponent 28.2 (Average first half point differential = +1.9)
The situation's record this season is: (3-3).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (14-6).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (45-25).
--PLAY UNDER - All teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 (SAN DIEGO ST) - after allowing 80 points or more against opponent after allowing 90 points or more.
(67-22 over the last 5 seasons.) (75.3%, +42.8 units. Rating = 3*)
The average first half total posted in these games was: 63.6
The average first half score in these games was: Team 29.8, Opponent 30 (Total first half points scored = 59.8)
The situation's record this season is: (3-6).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (37-11).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (80-48).
--PLAY AGAINST - Favorites of 10 to 19.5 points (SAN DIEGO ST) - after a loss by 10 points or more against opponent after a combined score of 155 points or more.
(79-37 over the last 5 seasons.) (68.1%, +38.3 units. Rating = 3*)
The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (16-104 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average line posted in these games was: Opponent favored by 13.3
The average score in these games was: Team 64, Opponent 74 (Average point differential = -10)
The number of games in which this system covered the spread by 7 or more points was 46 (38.7% of all games.)
The situation's record this season is: (13-5).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (41-23).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (206-148).