Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Friday 3/8/19
Minnesota won its last two games, can finish 10-10 in league with win here; Gophers lost six of their last seven road games. Maryland is 5-6 in its last 11 games after a 7-1 start; they’re 7-1 in Big 14 home games, losing to Michigan. Maryland is 4-2 vs Minnesota in Big 14 games, Terrapins won 82-67 at Minnesota Jan 8, outscoring Gophers 24-9 on foul line. Minnesota lost two of three visits here, losing by 12-11 points. Gophers are 5-2 vs spread this season as a Big 14 road underdog; Maryland is 9-4 in its last 13 games as a home favorite, 5-2 this year.
Akron lost five of its last seven games, is 8-9 in MAC, losing last four road games, by 11-1-4-13 points. Kent State lost three of last five games, is 10-7 in MAC, winning last three home games, by 3-13-5 points. Akron hammered Kent 72-53 at home Feb 8; Zips were 10-24 on arc, Kent was 4-25. Teams split last ten meetings. Akron last swept series in 2012- they lost four of last five trips to Kent. Under Groce, Zips are 6-7-1 as road underdogs, 2-2 this year; Kent State is 16-24 vs spread in its last 40 games as a home favorite, 3-2 this year.
Virginia Tech shot 66% inside arc in its 82-70 win at Miami Jan 30; Hurricanes are 5-3 in last eight series games, but lost two of last three visits to Blacksburg. Miami split its last eight games, is 5-12 in ACC, losing all eight ACC road tilts, with three of last four road losses by 7 or fewer points. Tech won four of its last six games, is 10-6 in ACC, splitting last four home games. Miami is 9-8 in its last 17 games as a road dog, 3-3 this year; Hokies are 6-13 in last 19 games as a home favorite, 2-4 this year. Tech gets 36.9% of its points behind arc, but makes only 35.6% of its 3’s.
Ohio lost 79-59 at Miami Feb 9, only their second loss in last 16 series games. Red Hawks lost their last seven visits to Athens, with three of last four by 12+ points. Miami lost five of its last eight games, is 7-10 in MAC, losing three of last four road games; they’re 0-9 in MAC when giving up 70+ points. Ohio lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 5-12 in MAC, losing three of last four road games. Under Owens, Miami is 9-6 as a MAC road underdog, 4-3 this year; Bobcats are 0-4 vs spread as a MAC home favorite this year.
Toledo won its last four games since losing 76-69 at Eastern Michigan Feb 19; Rockets led that game by 12 with 11:07 to play. Eagles won six of last nine series games; teams split last four meetings here. Eastern won six of its last eight games; they’re 9-8 in MAC, 3-2 in last five road games. Toledo won six of its last seven home games; MAC teams are shooting only 45.4% inside arc against the Rockets. EMU is 10-4 in its last 14 games as a road underdog, 5-2 this year; Toledo is 14-12 in its last 26 games as a home favorite, 5-3 this year.
Missouri Valley tournament, St Louis
Loyola beat Valparaiso twice this year, by 17-5 points, holding Crusaders to 53.5 ppg; Ramblers are 4-0 vs Valpo in MVC meetings, winning by 16-9 LY. Last night was Valpo’s first conference tourney win in four years; Ramblers won this event LY, after being 3-9 in conference tourneys the previous nine years. Valpo played four guys 31:00+ in its easy win yesterday; they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games. Loyola won three of its last four games, finished 12-6 in MVC; they shoot 55.1% inside arc in Valley games, play 6th-slowest tempo in whole country.
Missouri State beat Bradley twice this year, by 5-18 points; they led second meeting 28-14 at half. Bears are 9-4 in last 13 series games. State won its first Arch Madness game five of last six years; Bradley won its first round game three of last four years. Missouri State lost three of last four games; they’re forcing turnovers 22.5% of time in Valley games. Bears starts three seniors, two juniors. Bradley won six of its last eight games; they wound up 9-9 in MVC- their 47.1% defensive eFG% is best in league. Braves start three seniors and a junior.
Last eight times Illinois State won their first round game in Arch Madness, they won their next game six times. Redbirds beat Drake twice this year, by 14-7 points; they won 12 of last 13 games with the Bulldogs. Drake lost in first round of Arch Madness last five years, losing by two points three of last four years. ISU had tough game last nite, but 10 guys played 11:00+; no one played more than 31:00. Redbirds won three of their last four games. Drake won six of its last seven games; they’re 11-3 in last 14 games, but two of those losses were against Illinois State.
Southern Illinois beat Northern Iowa twice this year, by 7-8 points; Salukis won last four series games. SIU won its first round Arch Madness game four of last five years; UNI won this event in ’15, ’16, but is 3-5 in first round games the last eight years. Salukis won four of its last five games; they’re 10-8 in Valley, they’re #7 experience team in country, but turn ball over 19.8% of time, shoot only 65.8% on foul line. Panthers lost their last two games, are 9-9 in MVC; they’re 5-14 this season vs teams ranked in top 200.
OVC tournament, Evansville, IN
Belmont shot 73% inside arc in its 96-92 win at Austin Peay Jan 26, their only meeting this year; Bruins trailed by 14 with 13:28 left to play. Belmont is 8-1 vs AP in OVC games- they beat them by 15 in LY’s OVC tourney. Bruins won last 13 games; they start two frosh and a sophomore, so they’re young, but they shoot 63.2% inside arc in OVC games. Governors jogged last night; they were up 20 at half. Austin Peay is just 4-3 in its last seven games. Belmont is 6-4 in OVC tourney games, winning event in ’13, ’15; they lost in first round two of last three years.
Murray State won its last nine games since an 88-68 loss at Jacksonville State Jan 31, teams’ only meeting this season. Gamecocks shot 66% inside arc that day. Teams split last four games in series, after Racers had won 20 of previous 21 meetings. JSU is best rebounding team in OVC; Murray rebounds 33% of its own missed shots, 2nd-best in OVC. used four guys 30:00+ last nite; they were down 10 early in 2nd half. Gamecocks won their last eight games. Murray won OVC tourney three of last nine years; they won their first tourney games six of last seven years.
WCC tournament, Las Vegas (Orleans Arena)
LMU won its last three games, finished 8-8 in WCC; this is first time LMU finished .500 in WCC since 2012. Lions split with Pepperdine this year, losing by 15 in Malibu, winning by 4 at home. Teams split last eight meetings overall. Lions force turnovers 20.1% of time, #1 in WCC. Waves lost six of last nine games; they played two guys 34:00+ last nite- they played three subs double digit minutes. Pepperdine is shooting 38.5% on arc in WCC games, best in league. LMU is 4-2 in its last six first round games. Last four years, LMU is 2-4 in this tournament.
San Diego is 3-5 in its last eight games but they jogged over lowly Portland last night. Toreros lost 68-56 at Santa Clara in WCC opener Jan 3, teams’ only meeting this year. Broncos jumped out to a 25-5 lead that night. Santa Clara won six of last eight meetings with USD, but Toreros are #18 experience team in country, starting four seniors. Broncos went 5-3 in last eight games to break even (8-8) in WCC; they’re #338 experience team in country. Over last five years, Santa Clara is 3-2 SU in its first WCC tourney game.
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Bowling Green at Buffalo (-14 ½, 161) – 6:00 PM EST – ESPNU
The Bulls (27-3 SU, 16-12-1 ATS) take the court on a Friday night for the fourth consecutive week after wrapping up the MAC regular season title on Tuesday. Buffalo held off Ohio, 82-79, but the Bulls failed to cash as 12-point road favorites to fall to 0-3 ATS the last three games. CJ Massinburg struggled from the floor by hitting only 2-of-10 shots, but the Bulls’ guard finished with 17 points after knocking down 11 free throws to give Buffalo its 15th conference win in 17 tries.
Bowling Green (20-10 SU, 15-12-1 ATS) started MAC play with an impressive 11-2 record, but the Falcons have gone backwards of late by dropping three of the past four games. The most recent loss came in blowout fashion as Akron destroyed Bowling Green, 91-67 on Tuesday to send the Falcons to their fifth consecutive non-cover. The Falcons allowed at least 90 points for the second straight road game, while moving to 8-2 to the OVER in the past 10 contests.
The last time Buffalo lost a game occurred against Bowling Green on February 1 in a 92-88 defeat. The Falcons not only cashed as 8 ½-point underdogs, but erased an eight-point halftime deficit and outscored the Bulls, 53-41 in the final 20 minutes. That defeat snapped a nine-game winning streak by Buffalo in the series dating back to March 2014.
Minnesota at Maryland (-7, 135) – 7:00 PM EST – FS1
Both these Big 10 schools are likely headed to the NCAA tournament with at-large berths, but each team is going in different directions going into the regular season finale. The Gophers (19-11 SU, 15-15 ATS) are helping their tournament case by winning the last two games, including a 73-69 home upset of Purdue on Tuesday as five-point underdogs. Minnesota improved to 8-4 ATS the last 12 games overall, as Richard Pitino’s squad seeks its first three-game winning streak in conference play since 2017.
The Terrapins (21-9 SU, 15-14-1 ATS) haven’t lost three straight games this season, as Maryland is coming off back-to-back defeats to Penn State and Michigan. In Sunday’s home setback to the Wolverines, both teams shot 43% from the floor and each team converted 6-of-20 three-point attempts, but Michigan pulled away in the final nine minutes after trailing by two to win, 69-63.
Maryland seeks the season sweep of Minnesota after winning at Williams Arena in early January, 82-67. The Terrapins erased a six-point halftime deficit to outscore the Gophers, 48-27 in the second half, aided by 27 points from Anthony Cowan. Maryland has won seven of eight home Big 10 contests this season, while Minnesota has dropped seven of nine road league games, but beat Northwestern in its previous away assignment on February 28.
Miami (FL) at Virginia Tech (-10 ½, 134 ½) – 7:00 PM EST – ESPN2
It’s been a tough season in Coral Gables as the Hurricanes (13-16 SU, 12-17 ATS) will miss the Big Dance for the first time in four seasons. Miami closed out its home schedule with four consecutive wins at the Watsco Center after knocking off last-place Pittsburgh, 76-63 to cash as six-point favorites. The Hurricanes have struggled on the highway this season by not picking up a true road win in nine tries, while failing to cash in their past three away contests.
Virginia Tech (22-7 SU, 14-13-1 ATS) melted down in the second half and overtime in Tuesday’s 73-64 setback at Florida State to fall to 11-6 ATS in ACC play. The Hokies squandered a 14-point halftime edge to suffer only their second road loss in the past six tries. Virginia Tech hit the OVER for the fifth time in six games, but needed the extra five minutes in Tallahassee to cash the OVER of 136 after being tied at 61-61 to close out regulation.
The Hokies captured the first matchup in Coral Gables in late January, 82-70 as eight-point road favorites. Virginia Tech shot a scorching 59% from the floor, highlighted by 25 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The Hurricanes drilled 12 three-pointers in the loss, but the Hokies improved to 6-1 ATS the last seven meetings although five of the covers came in the underdog role.
St. Joseph’s at VCU (-12, 138) – 9:00 PM EST
The Rams (24-6 SU, 19-10-1 ATS) are headed to the Atlantic 10 tournament as the top seed next week after compiling a 15-2 mark inside the league. The regular season finale takes place against St. Joseph’s (13-17 SU, 12-18 ATS), who VCU is facing for the first time this season. The Hawks edged the Rams in the lone meeting in 2018 in overtime, 87-81 as the past five matchups between these squads have sailed OVER the total.
VCU is riding an 11-game winning streak since getting tripped up at Rhode Island on January 23, as the Rams seek a perfect 9-0 home mark inside the A-10. The latest victory for the Rams came in blowout fashion at George Mason in a 71-36 rout on Tuesday as VCU limited the Patriots to 15 second half points. VCU has cashed in six of eight home games in the league, which includes a 2-1 ATS mark as a double-digit favorite.
The Hawks picked up a pair of wins over Fordham and La Salle before falling in overtime to Rhode Island as 2 ½-point favorites, 86-85 on Tuesday. That marked the second straight loss by one point for St. Joe’s, who slipped to 4-3 ATS the last seven games. St. Joe’s cashed in its last opportunity as a double-digit underdog in an 80-72 setback at Davidson last month, but the Hawks own a 2-4 ATS mark in six chances as a road ‘dog in the A-10.
Weekend Watch
NCAA Weekend Watch (3/9/19)
Final Regular Season Saturday Brings Plenty Of Intrigue
Last week's piece highlighted some solid spots for underdogs in general in both the Big 12 and Mountain West, and it was a good to see a few of those spots pay off.
Utah State ended up beating Nevada outright in a very heated game, while two of the three ranked road teams from the Big 12 (Kansas, Iowa State) ended up failing to cover their point spreads too. That Big 12 has been wild this year, and now that Kansas is officially out of the running, it will be interesting to see if the regular season title goes to Kansas State by themselves, or will Texas Tech grab a share as well.
But it's on to the final Saturday of the regular season, and while conference title races are a big part of this piece, it's not that part of the Big 12 that gets my handicapping attention for at least one team in the conference. Thinking about big picture goals may help you avoid some land mines this late in the year, and hopefully these possible scenarios on Saturday are ones you keep in mind.
Will Kansas even care?
Everyone knows about the Jayhawks 14-year reign atop the Big 12 regular season has now ended, as a tumultuous season for the Jayhawks comes to an end. Kansas will be involved in the NCAA tournament regardless, and they still are a good team that could go on a run if a few guys start playing over their head. But until then, what does Kansas have to play for at all?
The Jayhawks would like to finish the year perfect at home as a goal for sure, but they'll likely come into their Saturday home game against Baylor as heavy chalk on the spread. A perfect 16-0 SU season at “The Phog” would be something this embattled team can hang their hat on, but that's typically not the style of a program as rich as Kansas is.
So from a situational standpoint alone, it's got to be worth at least a first look at fading the Jayhawks this weekend depending on what the number is. Baylor's not looking to end their season on a three-game losing streak heading into the Big 12 tournament, as they arguably got caught looking ahead to this Kansas showdown with their home loss to Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
That's not a bad thing in terms of backing Baylor vs the Jayhawks because the Jayhawks have obviously had some of Baylor's attention for some time this week. Kansas fought until the end to try and preserve their streak, and now that it's officially done,I have a tough time figuring they'll care much about this meaningless game.
Do Virginia and/or North Carolina slip up at home?
The ACC regular season crown is between Virginia and North Carolina now, and both teams finish the year with home games on Saturday. Obviously with UNC hosting Duke and Virginia hosting Louisville, it's easy to say that UNC's the more likely team to slip up, but remember the point spread is always the great equalizer and could fading Virginia actually be the better bet?
As much as I prefer right now to be on the side of fading North Carolina on Saturday based on this piece I wrote earlier in the week, I can see a scenario where another unit or two might be put out there to fade Virginia as well.
The Cavaliers have been on a redemption tour all year long after being the first #1 to lose to a #16 in last year's NCAA tournament. Virginia has been great all year, at worst finish 2nd in the loaded ACC, and likely get back to the NCAA tournament with a #1 attached to their name again. All well and good there for this Virginia team for sure. But Virginia also knows that the success of their season will ultimately be determined by their NCAA run, as everything else is old hat to them now.
Virginia has won three ACC regular season titles since 2014, they've won two ACC tournaments in that span as well, including winning both last year before losing that NCAA game. It's been that kind of dominance for Tony Bennett's program, but you know what all that winning has got them in the NCAA's since 2014? One Elite Eight appearance, one Sweet Sixteen appearance, and three other first weekend exits.
That's simply unacceptable for how good this program has been, and after how last year's NCAA Tournament went down, it's gotten to the point where Bennett and his packline defense motif are being questioned into how far it can actually go in today's game. It's all about the NCAA tournament results for this Virginia team now, not winning by margin against Louisville on the last game of the year.
So we could see a lackadaisical effort from Virginia on Saturday, and after closing as -5 favorites in Louisville earlier this year and winning 64-52, this weekend's point spread might be just a little too steep for Virginia to eclipse.
Can LSU sneak in and win the SEC? Should you back them to?
All year the SEC has been about Kentucky and Tennessee and how far both programs could go. But wouldn't you know it, neither of them may actually even win the regular season conference title when all is said and done. Tennessee enters the weekend tied with LSU for 1st place in the SEC, and with LSU owning the head-to-head matchups 1-0 against the Vols, it's the Tigers from Baton Rouge who are in the driver's seat this weekend.
Both teams are in action on Saturday, but while LSU hosts a Vanderbilt team that's 0-17 SU in SEC play, it's Tennessee that's out on the road visiting Auburn. On paper, that looks like at least an easy “share” of the SEC title for LSU, but that doesn't mean they will be a great bet (unless you're laying all that ML chalk).
Similar to the possibility of Virginia not being at their best against a lesser opponent in Louisville, LSU's opponent Vanderbilt is at the bottom of the barrel. Who knows what type of narratives will come out of this game should LSU lose outright, but with one part of their brain already in celebration mode, I can see Vanderbilt putting up a bit of a fight here. This scenario becomes even more likely when you figure that LSU will know long before tip what Tennessee's result was against Auburn (the Volunteers play at 12 noon).
LSU hasn't faced Vanderbilt yet this season which can be a little unnerving this late in the year, but you know that LSU will be a double-digit home favorite here and depending on how high the number is, looking at poor old Vanderbilt and all those points - who may be fighting to not go winless in conference play - is a thought.
Friday, 8 March 2019 • 04:00 PM
871 HARVARD @ 872 CORNELL
Play on HARVARD against the spread in All games after allowing 60 points or less
The record is 14 Wins and 1 for the last three seasons (+12.9 units)
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Friday, 8 March 2019 • 04:30 PM
891 THE CITADEL @ 892 SAMFORD
Play over SAMFORD on the total in All games off a loss against a conference rival
The record is 28 Overs and 6 for the last three seasons (+21.4 units)
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Friday, 8 March 2019 • 04:00 PM
869 E MICHIGAN @ 870 TOLEDO
Play under TOLEDO on the total in All games in March games
The record is 0 Overs and 10 for the last three seasons (+10 units)
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Friday, 8 March 2019 • 04:00 PM
865 MIAMI OHIO @ 866 OHIO U
Play on OHIO U using the money line in All games after allowing 80 points or more
The record is 14 Wins and 4 for the last three seasons (+14.8 units)
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Friday, 8 March 2019 • 04:00 PM
857 AKRON @ 858 KENT ST
Play on KENT ST using the money line in All games in home lined games
The record is 20 Wins and 5 for the last two seasons (+16 units)
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Friday, 8 March 2019 • 04:00 PM
861 BOWLING GREEN @ 862 BUFFALO
Play over BUFFALO on the total in All games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games
The record is 28 Overs and 7 since 1996 (+20.3 units)
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Bowling Green at Buffalo (-14 ½, 161) – 6:00 PM EST – ESPNU
The Bulls (27-3 SU, 16-12-1 ATS) take the court on a Friday night for the fourth consecutive week after wrapping up the MAC regular season title on Tuesday. Buffalo held off Ohio, 82-79, but the Bulls failed to cash as 12-point road favorites to fall to 0-3 ATS the last three games. CJ Massinburg struggled from the floor by hitting only 2-of-10 shots, but the Bulls’ guard finished with 17 points after knocking down 11 free throws to give Buffalo its 15th conference win in 17 tries.
Bowling Green (20-10 SU, 15-12-1 ATS) started MAC play with an impressive 11-2 record, but the Falcons have gone backwards of late by dropping three of the past four games. The most recent loss came in blowout fashion as Akron destroyed Bowling Green, 91-67 on Tuesday to send the Falcons to their fifth consecutive non-cover. The Falcons allowed at least 90 points for the second straight road game, while moving to 8-2 to the OVER in the past 10 contests.
The last time Buffalo lost a game occurred against Bowling Green on February 1 in a 92-88 defeat. The Falcons not only cashed as 8 ½-point underdogs, but erased an eight-point halftime deficit and outscored the Bulls, 53-41 in the final 20 minutes. That defeat snapped a nine-game winning streak by Buffalo in the series dating back to March 2014.
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Minnesota at Maryland (-7, 135) – 7:00 PM EST – FS1
Both these Big 10 schools are likely headed to the NCAA tournament with at-large berths, but each team is going in different directions going into the regular season finale. The Gophers (19-11 SU, 15-15 ATS) are helping their tournament case by winning the last two games, including a 73-69 home upset of Purdue on Tuesday as five-point underdogs. Minnesota improved to 8-4 ATS the last 12 games overall, as Richard Pitino’s squad seeks its first three-game winning streak in conference play since 2017.
The Terrapins (21-9 SU, 15-14-1 ATS) haven’t lost three straight games this season, as Maryland is coming off back-to-back defeats to Penn State and Michigan. In Sunday’s home setback to the Wolverines, both teams shot 43% from the floor and each team converted 6-of-20 three-point attempts, but Michigan pulled away in the final nine minutes after trailing by two to win, 69-63.
Maryland seeks the season sweep of Minnesota after winning at Williams Arena in early January, 82-67. The Terrapins erased a six-point halftime deficit to outscore the Gophers, 48-27 in the second half, aided by 27 points from Anthony Cowan. Maryland has won seven of eight home Big 10 contests this season, while Minnesota has dropped seven of nine road league games, but beat Northwestern in its previous away assignment on February 28.
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Miami (FL) at Virginia Tech (-10 ½, 134 ½) – 7:00 PM EST – ESPN2
It’s been a tough season in Coral Gables as the Hurricanes (13-16 SU, 12-17 ATS) will miss the Big Dance for the first time in four seasons. Miami closed out its home schedule with four consecutive wins at the Watsco Center after knocking off last-place Pittsburgh, 76-63 to cash as six-point favorites. The Hurricanes have struggled on the highway this season by not picking up a true road win in nine tries, while failing to cash in their past three away contests.
Virginia Tech (22-7 SU, 14-13-1 ATS) melted down in the second half and overtime in Tuesday’s 73-64 setback at Florida State to fall to 11-6 ATS in ACC play. The Hokies squandered a 14-point halftime edge to suffer only their second road loss in the past six tries. Virginia Tech hit the OVER for the fifth time in six games, but needed the extra five minutes in Tallahassee to cash the OVER of 136 after being tied at 61-61 to close out regulation.
The Hokies captured the first matchup in Coral Gables in late January, 82-70 as eight-point road favorites. Virginia Tech shot a scorching 59% from the floor, highlighted by 25 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The Hurricanes drilled 12 three-pointers in the loss, but the Hokies improved to 6-1 ATS the last seven meetings although five of the covers came in the underdog role.
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St. Joseph’s at VCU (-12, 138) – 9:00 PM EST
The Rams (24-6 SU, 19-10-1 ATS) are headed to the Atlantic 10 tournament as the top seed next week after compiling a 15-2 mark inside the league. The regular season finale takes place against St. Joseph’s (13-17 SU, 12-18 ATS), who VCU is facing for the first time this season. The Hawks edged the Rams in the lone meeting in 2018 in overtime, 87-81 as the past five matchups between these squads have sailed OVER the total.
VCU is riding an 11-game winning streak since getting tripped up at Rhode Island on January 23, as the Rams seek a perfect 9-0 home mark inside the A-10. The latest victory for the Rams came in blowout fashion at George Mason in a 71-36 rout on Tuesday as VCU limited the Patriots to 15 second half points. VCU has cashed in six of eight home games in the league, which includes a 2-1 ATS mark as a double-digit favorite.
The Hawks picked up a pair of wins over Fordham and La Salle before falling in overtime to Rhode Island as 2 ½-point favorites, 86-85 on Tuesday. That marked the second straight loss by one point for St. Joe’s, who slipped to 4-3 ATS the last seven games. St. Joe’s cashed in its last opportunity as a double-digit underdog in an 80-72 setback at Davidson last month, but the Hawks own a 2-4 ATS mark in six chances as a road ‘dog in the A-10.
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Missouri Valley tournament, St Louis
Loyola beat Valparaiso twice this year, by 17-5 points, holding Crusaders to 53.5 ppg; Ramblers are 4-0 vs Valpo in MVC meetings, winning by 16-9 LY. Last night was Valpo’s first conference tourney win in four years; Ramblers won this event LY, after being 3-9 in conference tourneys the previous nine years. Valpo played four guys 31:00+ in its easy win yesterday; they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games. Loyola won three of its last four games, finished 12-6 in MVC; they shoot 55.1% inside arc in Valley games, play 6th-slowest tempo in whole country.
Missouri State beat Bradley twice this year, by 5-18 points; they led second meeting 28-14 at half. Bears are 9-4 in last 13 series games. State won its first Arch Madness game five of last six years; Bradley won its first round game three of last four years. Missouri State lost three of last four games; they’re forcing turnovers 22.5% of time in Valley games. Bears starts three seniors, two juniors. Bradley won six of its last eight games; they wound up 9-9 in MVC- their 47.1% defensive eFG% is best in league. Braves start three seniors and a junior.
Last eight times Illinois State won their first round game in Arch Madness, they won their next game six times. Redbirds beat Drake twice this year, by 14-7 points; they won 12 of last 13 games with the Bulldogs. Drake lost in first round of Arch Madness last five years, losing by two points three of last four years. ISU had tough game last nite, but 10 guys played 11:00+; no one played more than 31:00. Redbirds won three of their last four games. Drake won six of its last seven games; they’re 11-3 in last 14 games, but two of those losses were against Illinois State.
Southern Illinois beat Northern Iowa twice this year, by 7-8 points; Salukis won last four series games. SIU won its first round Arch Madness game four of last five years; UNI won this event in ’15, ’16, but is 3-5 in first round games the last eight years. Salukis won four of its last five games; they’re 10-8 in Valley, they’re #7 experience team in country, but turn ball over 19.8% of time, shoot only 65.8% on foul line. Panthers lost their last two games, are 9-9 in MVC; they’re 5-14 this season vs teams ranked in top 200.
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OVC tournament, Evansville, IN
Belmont shot 73% inside arc in its 96-92 win at Austin Peay Jan 26, their only meeting this year; Bruins trailed by 14 with 13:28 left to play. Belmont is 8-1 vs AP in OVC games- they beat them by 15 in LY’s OVC tourney. Bruins won last 13 games; they start two frosh and a sophomore, so they’re young, but they shoot 63.2% inside arc in OVC games. Governors jogged last night; they were up 20 at half. Austin Peay is just 4-3 in its last seven games. Belmont is 6-4 in OVC tourney games, winning event in ’13, ’15; they lost in first round two of last three years.
Murray State won its last nine games since an 88-68 loss at Jacksonville State Jan 31, teams’ only meeting this season. Gamecocks shot 66% inside arc that day. Teams split last four games in series, after Racers had won 20 of previous 21 meetings. JSU is best rebounding team in OVC; Murray rebounds 33% of its own missed shots, 2nd-best in OVC. used four guys 30:00+ last nite; they were down 10 early in 2nd half. Gamecocks won their last eight games. Murray won OVC tourney three of last nine years; they won their first tourney games six of last seven years.
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WCC tournament, Las Vegas (Orleans Arena)
LMU won its last three games, finished 8-8 in WCC; this is first time LMU finished .500 in WCC since 2012. Lions split with Pepperdine this year, losing by 15 in Malibu, winning by 4 at home. Teams split last eight meetings overall. Lions force turnovers 20.1% of time, #1 in WCC. Waves lost six of last nine games; they played two guys 34:00+ last nite- they played three subs double digit minutes. Pepperdine is shooting 38.5% on arc in WCC games, best in league. LMU is 4-2 in its last six first round games. Last four years, LMU is 2-4 in this tournament.
San Diego is 3-5 in its last eight games but they jogged over lowly Portland last night. Toreros lost 68-56 at Santa Clara in WCC opener Jan 3, teams’ only meeting this year. Broncos jumped out to a 25-5 lead that night. Santa Clara won six of last eight meetings with USD, but Toreros are #18 experience team in country, starting four seniors. Broncos went 5-3 in last eight games to break even (8-8) in WCC; they’re #338 experience team in country. Over last five years, Santa Clara is 3-2 SU in its first WCC tourney game.
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Friday, March 8
Trend Report
Valparaiso @ Loyola-Chicago
Valparaiso
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Valparaiso's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Valparaiso's last 10 games when playing Loyola-Chicago
Loyola-Chicago
Loyola-Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Valparaiso
Loyola-Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Valparaiso
Bradley @ Missouri State
Bradley
Bradley is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games
Missouri State
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Missouri State's last 16 games
Missouri State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Bradley
Brown @ Princeton
Brown
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brown's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brown's last 5 games when playing on the road against Princeton
Princeton
Princeton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Brown
Princeton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Western Carolina @ VMI
Western Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 5 games
Western Carolina is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing VMI
VMI
No trends to report
Bowling Green @ Buffalo
Bowling Green
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Bowling Green's last 8 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Bowling Green's last 8 games on the road
Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Bowling Green
Akron @ Kent State
Akron
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 5 games when playing Kent State
Akron is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing Akron
Kent State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Dartmouth @ Columbia
Dartmouth
Dartmouth is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dartmouth is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Columbia
Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbia's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbia's last 5 games when playing Dartmouth
Yale @ Pennsylvania
Yale
Yale is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Yale is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
Pennsylvania
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pennsylvania's last 6 games when playing Yale
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pennsylvania's last 6 games when playing at home against Yale
Northern Illinois @ Ball State
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Northern Illinois's last 15 games
Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ball State's last 8 games
Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois
Miami-Ohio @ Ohio
Miami-Ohio
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami-Ohio's last 13 games when playing on the road against Ohio
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami-Ohio's last 15 games
Ohio
Ohio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami-Ohio
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami-Ohio
Eastern Michigan @ Toledo
Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toledo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toledo
Toledo
Toledo is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toledo's last 9 games at home
Minnesota @ Maryland
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games
Maryland
Maryland is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Maryland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Miami @ Virginia Tech
Miami
Miami is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Virginia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Virginia Tech's last 8 games at home
Harvard @ Cornell
Harvard
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Harvard's last 5 games on the road
Harvard is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cornell
Cornell
Cornell is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cornell's last 8 games when playing Harvard
Central Michigan @ Western Michigan
Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
Central Michigan is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
Western Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Saint Peter's @ Iona
Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Saint Peter's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Iona
Iona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's
Iona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois State @ Drake
Illinois State
Illinois State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Drake
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois State's last 6 games
Drake
Drake is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Drake's last 5 games
The Citadel @ Samford
The Citadel
The total has gone OVER in 6 of The Citadel's last 7 games when playing Samford
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of The Citadel's last 15 games
Samford
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Samford's last 7 games when playing The Citadel
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Samford's last 6 games at home
Austin Peay @ Belmont
Austin Peay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing Belmont
Belmont
Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Belmont is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Austin Peay
Saint Joseph's @ VCU
Saint Joseph's
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Joseph's's last 5 games when playing VCU
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against VCU
VCU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of VCU's last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's
VCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pepperdine @ Loyola Marymount
Pepperdine
Pepperdine is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Loyola Marymount
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pepperdine's last 7 games when playing Loyola Marymount
Loyola Marymount
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Loyola Marymount's last 7 games when playing Pepperdine
Loyola Marymount is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Northern Iowa @ Southern Illinois
Northern Iowa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northern Iowa's last 8 games when playing Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Southern Illinois's last 8 games when playing Northern Iowa
Southern Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Manhattan @ Canisius
Manhattan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Manhattan's last 5 games
Manhattan is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Canisius
Canisius is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Canisius is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Jacksonville State @ Murray State
Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville State's last 6 games
Murray State
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Murray State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing Jacksonville State
San Diego @ Santa Clara
San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Santa Clara
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Diego's last 25 games
Santa Clara
Santa Clara is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Santa Clara's last 5 games when playing San Diego
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NCAAB
Long Sheet
Friday, March 8
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BROWN (18 - 10) at PRINCETON (16 - 9) - 3/8/2019, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
PRINCETON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 3-2 against the spread versus BROWN over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 3-2 straight up against BROWN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (19 - 11) at MARYLAND (21 - 9) - 3/8/2019, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 92-133 ATS (-54.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 93-130 ATS (-50.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARYLAND is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N ILLINOIS (14 - 16) at BALL ST (15 - 15) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
BALL ST is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BALL ST is 26-48 ATS (-26.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
BALL ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
BALL ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 4-1 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (16 - 14) at KENT ST (21 - 9) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
KENT ST is 71-49 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
AKRON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
KENT ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
KENT ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 3-3 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 3-3 straight up against AKRON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (13 - 16) at VIRGINIA TECH (22 - 7) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 143-106 ATS (+26.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 130-96 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 130-96 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-2 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BOWLING GREEN (20 - 10) at BUFFALO (27 - 3) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 23-49 ATS (-30.9 Units) in March games since 1997.
BUFFALO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 160 to 169.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-2 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 4-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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C MICHIGAN (20 - 10) at W MICHIGAN (8 - 22) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
C MICHIGAN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
W MICHIGAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 5-0 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI OHIO (15 - 15) at OHIO U (13 - 16) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OHIO U is 154-118 ATS (+24.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 154-118 ATS (+24.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 90-59 ATS (+25.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
OHIO U is 106-75 ATS (+23.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
OHIO U is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
OHIO U is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OHIO U is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 4-2 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 4-2 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DARTMOUTH (11 - 17) at COLUMBIA (9 - 17) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBIA is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DARTMOUTH is 4-1 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
DARTMOUTH is 3-2 straight up against COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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E MICHIGAN (15 - 15) at TOLEDO (24 - 6) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 166-209 ATS (-63.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 126-166 ATS (-56.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TOLEDO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
E MICHIGAN is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 4-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 3-3 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HARVARD (16 - 9) at CORNELL (13 - 15) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
HARVARD is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HARVARD is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 3-2 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
HARVARD is 5-1 straight up against CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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YALE (19 - 6) at PENNSYLVANIA (17 - 11) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
YALE is 140-106 ATS (+23.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 140-106 ATS (+23.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
YALE is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
YALE is 96-64 ATS (+25.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
YALE is 97-64 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
YALE is 89-64 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 104-141 ATS (-51.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 104-141 ATS (-51.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-3 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-3 straight up against YALE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST JOSEPHS (13 - 17) at VA COMMONWEALTH (24 - 6) - 3/8/2019, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 2-0 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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VALPARAISO (15 - 17) vs. LOYOLA-IL (19 - 12) - 3/8/2019, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 3-1 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 4-0 straight up against VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BRADLEY (17 - 14) vs. MISSOURI ST (16 - 15) - 3/8/2019, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 100-134 ATS (-47.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 106-140 ATS (-48.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 3-3 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-3 straight up against BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ILLINOIS ST (17 - 15) vs. DRAKE (23 - 8) - 3/8/2019, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 4-2 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 5-1 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N IOWA (14 - 17) vs. S ILLINOIS (17 - 14) - 3/8/2019, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
N IOWA is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 4-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 4-2 straight up against N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PEPPERDINE (14 - 17) vs. LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (20 - 10) - 3/8/2019, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-3 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-3 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN DIEGO (19 - 13) vs. SANTA CLARA (16 - 14) - 3/8/2019, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SANTA CLARA is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
SANTA CLARA is 3-2 straight up against SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W CAROLINA (7 - 24) vs. VMI (10 - 20) - 3/8/2019, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more this season.
VMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
VMI is 3-3 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VMI is 3-3 straight up against W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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THE CITADEL (12 - 17) vs. SAMFORD (16 - 15) - 3/8/2019, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
THE CITADEL is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SAMFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 3-3 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 4-2 straight up against THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST PETERS (10 - 21) vs. IONA (14 - 15) - 3/8/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 4-3 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 7-0 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MANHATTAN (11 - 20) vs. CANISIUS (14 - 16) - 3/8/2019, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 3-1 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AUSTIN PEAY (22 - 10) vs. BELMONT (25 - 4) - 3/8/2019, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BELMONT is 3-1 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
BELMONT is 4-0 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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JACKSONVILLE ST (24 - 8) vs. MURRAY ST (25 - 4) - 3/8/2019, 10:30 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 3-2 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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