Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Sunday 2/9/20
Sunday's Tip Sheet
David Schwab
The top two betting matchups on Sunday’s limited college basketball’s board feature a nationally ranked team from the Big East and AAC with a tough test on their hands.
Kicking off the Sunday schedule, the No. 19 Butler Bulldogs will be on the road against the Marquette Golden Eagles. Later in the afternoon, the No. 25 Houston Cougars will play host to the Wichita State Shockers.
No. 19 Butler Bulldogs at Marquette Golden Eagles
(FOX Sports 1, 12 p.m. ET)
Opening Odds: Marquette -2.5, Total 141
Betting Matchup
Butler comes into Sunday’s game fresh off Wednesday’s huge 79-76 victory against Villanova in a game that ended as a PUSH against the spread. This followed a stunning 65-61 home loss to Providence as a 6 ½-point favorite. The Bulldogs are 18-5 straight-up overall with a 6-4 record in Big East play. One of those wins came against Marquette on Jan. 24 with a tight 89-85 victory as six-point home favorites.
They are just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games. Kamar Baldwin scored the three-point game winner on Wednesday as part of his 17 total points.
The Golden Eagles are also 6-4 SU in conference play with a road win against Xavier and a home win over the DePaul Blue Demons in the last two games. They have won five of their last six games SU and ATS but they failed to cover the 7 ½-points in last Saturday’s four-point win at home against the Blue Demons.
Marquette is 16-6 SU with a 14-8 record ATS. The total stayed UNDER 149 points in the last game after going OVER in the previous five outings. Markus Howard returned to action last Saturday and made a statement with 31 points.
Betting Trends
-- The Bulldogs are 5-3 ATS in their last eight road games. The total has gone OVER in three of their last four games on the road.
-- The Golden Eagles have gone 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games. They are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home with the total going OVER in six of the last eight home contests.
-- Marquette has won two of the last three meetings SU with Butler going 3-0 ATS. The Bulldogs have the 7-3 edge (6-4 ATS) over the past 10 games between the two. The total has gone OVER in four of the last five meetings.
Wichita State Shockers at No. 25 Houston Cougars
(ESPN, 3 p.m. ET)
Opening Odds: Houston -5.5, Total 134.5
Betting Matchup
Losses to Tulsa on the road and Cincinnati at home (SU and ATS) have dropped the Shockers to 5-4 SU in AAC play. They have failed to cover in eight of their last 11 games and their SU record is just 2-4 in the last six games. One of those losses was against Houston at home on Jan. 18. Wichita State (17-5 SU) was on the wrong side of a 65-54 tally as a four-point favorite.
The total stayed UNDER 138 points in that game and it has stayed UNDER in four of its last six contests. The Shockers are averaging 73.7 points per game with four players in double figures.
Houston has won eight of 10 AAC games to tie Cincinnati for first place in the standings. It is 18-5 SU (13-10 ATS) overall with Thursday’s 75-62 victory over Tulane. The Cougars failed to cover the 16 ½ points at home to fall to 2-3 ATS in their last five games. The total went OVER 135 ½ points against Tulane after staying UNDER in their pervious seven outings.
Freshman guard Caleb Mills scored 18 points in Thursday’s win as the team’s leading scorer (13.1 points) this season. Quentin Grimes added 15 points in the winning cause.
Betting Trends
-- The Shockers have won their last six road games as underdogs both SU and ATS with the total staying UNDER or ending as a PUSH in four of those games.
-- The Cougars are 8-1 SU in their last nine home games as favorites but they fall to 5-4 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in six of their last eight games as home favorites.
-- With the earlier win this season, Houston has the SU 4-2 edge in the last six meetings with the series tied 3-3 ATS. The total has gone OVER in two of the last three meetings.
831CINCINNATI -832 CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games over the last 2 seasons.
831CINCINNATI -832 CONNECTICUT
Dan Hurley is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games (Coach of CONNECTICUT)
833BUTLER -834 MARQUETTE
MARQUETTE is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) off a home win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
837SAMFORD -838 UNC-GREENSBORO
UNC-GREENSBORO is 19-42 ATS (-27.2 Units) in home games when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days since 1997.
839OHIO ST -840 WISCONSIN
OHIO ST is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after allowing 65 points or less 3 straight games in the current season.
841EVANSVILLE -842 BRADLEY
BRADLEY is 51-74 ATS (-30.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of >=45% since 1997.
843IONA -844 FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) after 1 or more consecutive losses in the current season.
845NIAGARA -846 RIDER
NIAGARA is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
845NIAGARA -846 RIDER
RIDER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus excellent ball handling teams - committing <=12 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
847MANHATTAN -848 QUINNIPIAC
QUINNIPIAC is 0-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) in home games versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season after 15+ games in the last 3 seasons.
851ST PETERS -852 MONMOUTH
ST PETERS are 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
851ST PETERS -852 MONMOUTH
Shaheen Holloway is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more (Coach of ST PETERS)
853GEORGE MASON -854 MASSACHUSETTS
GEORGE MASON is 9-20 ATS (-13 Units) after playing a road game in the last 3 seasons.
855WICHITA ST -856 HOUSTON
WICHITA ST is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
859WASHINGTON -860 WASHINGTON ST
WASHINGTON ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
861NORTHWESTERN -862 RUTGERS
RUTGERS are 9-0 ATS (9 Units) when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days in the current season.
863PRINCETON -864 COLUMBIA
COLUMBIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game in the current season.
873PENNSYLVANIA -874 CORNELL
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Sunday, February 9
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CINCINNATI (15 - 7) at CONNECTICUT (12 - 10) - 2/9/2020, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 128-176 ATS (-65.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 5-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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BUTLER (18 - 5) at MARQUETTE (16 - 6) - 2/9/2020, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 118-76 ATS (+34.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-2 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 3-2 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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VALPARAISO (12 - 12) at LOYOLA-IL (15 - 9) - 2/9/2020, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 4-1 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 6-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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SAMFORD (8 - 17) at UNC-GREENSBORO (18 - 6) - 2/9/2020, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
SAMFORD is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games this season.
SAMFORD is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAMFORD is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
SAMFORD is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
SAMFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 3-2 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-0 straight up against SAMFORD 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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OHIO ST (15 - 7) at WISCONSIN (13 - 10) - 2/9/2020, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 2-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-1 straight up against OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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EVANSVILLE (9 - 15) at BRADLEY (15 - 9) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
EVANSVILLE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
EVANSVILLE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more since 1997.
BRADLEY is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 4-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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IONA (6 - 12) at FAIRFIELD (9 - 13) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
IONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
IONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 4-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-2 straight up against FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NIAGARA (7 - 15) at RIDER (13 - 9) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 92-124 ATS (-44.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RIDER is 92-124 ATS (-44.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RIDER is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
RIDER is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-1 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 3-1 straight up against NIAGARA 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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MANHATTAN (10 - 10) at QUINNIPIAC (11 - 10) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 58-31 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
QUINNIPIAC is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
QUINNIPIAC is 2-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 3-2 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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TULSA (15 - 7) at UCF (12 - 10) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 143-109 ATS (+23.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-0 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ST PETERS (10 - 11) at MONMOUTH (13 - 9) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
ST PETERS is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
ST PETERS is 140-105 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 140-105 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONMOUTH is 3-3 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
MONMOUTH is 3-3 straight up against ST PETERS 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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GEORGE MASON (13 - 9) at MASSACHUSETTS (9 - 14) - 2/9/2020, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 4-2 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 6-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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WICHITA ST (17 - 5) at HOUSTON (19 - 5) - 2/9/2020, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
HOUSTON is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 119-77 ATS (+34.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against WICHITA 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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NOTRE DAME (14 - 8) at CLEMSON (11 - 11) - 2/9/2020, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 1-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (12 - 11) at WASHINGTON ST (13 - 10) - 2/9/2020, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NORTHWESTERN (6 - 15) at RUTGERS (16 - 7) - 2/9/2020, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 32-48 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 32-48 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 2-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PRINCETON (9 - 8) at COLUMBIA (6 - 14) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 3-1 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 3-1 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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PENNSYLVANIA (10 - 7) at CORNELL (4 - 13) - 2/9/2020, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CORNELL is 2-2 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-1 straight up against CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, February 9
Cincinnati won its last five games, winning last two by total of 3 points; they’re 8-2 in AAC, 3-2 on road, winning last two road games, at Temple/Wichita. Bearcats are tied for 1st in AAC with Houston. UConn lost five of its last seven wins; the wins were by 15-16 points. Huskies are 3-6 in AAC, splitting four home games; they’re forcing turnovers 22.6% of time (#32). Cincy never trailed in its 67-51 home win over UConn Jan 1, holding Huskies to 37.5% from floor; Bearcats won last eight series games, winning last four visits to the Nutmeg State, by 1-20-8-4 points.
Butler outscored Marquette 27-11 on foul line in its 89-85 home win Jan 24; Marquette was 16-38 on arc, 13-31 inside arc- they led by 9 with 13:41 left. Butler won six of last eight series games; teams split last six meetings played here. Butler won three of its last four games, all of which were decided by 5 or fewer points; they’re 6-4 in AAC, 3-2 on road. Bulldogs have #14 eFG% defense in country. Marquette won five of its last six games; they’re 6-4 in Big East, 4-1 at home, with lone loss in OT to Providence. Two of their last three games went to OT.
Loyola outscored Valparaiso 19-4 on foul line in its 66-63 win at Valero Dec 30; Ramblers held on after leading by 14 with 11:00 left. Loyola is 6-0 vs Valpo in MVC meetings, winning here by 9-17 points. Valparaiso alternated W-L over its last ten games; Crusaders are 5-6 in Valley, losing last four road games, by 13-10-7-11 points. Valpo’s eFG% defense is #310 in country; not good. Loyola lost three of its last four games after starting MVC play 6-1; Ramblers are 7-4 in Valley, 5-0 at home, with four of the five wins by 11+ points.
Ohio State won its last three games, allowing 58.7 ppg after a 1-6 skid; Buckeyes are 5-6 in Big 14, 2-4 on road, winning last two road games at Northwestern, Michigan. OSU is making 38.2% of its 3’s (#17). Wisconsin lost four of last six games, is 6-6 in Big 14, 4-1 at home, with lone loss by point to Illinois. Badgers are 5-0 if they allow 64 or fewer points, 1-5 if they allow more than 64. Wisconsin won 61-57 in Columbus Jan 3, rallying back from down 7 with 13:59 left; Badgers won four of last six series games. Teams split last six series games in Madison.
Evansville upset Kentucky in November, but their coach got fired after that for off-court issues, and the wheels have fallen off. Purple Aces are 0-11 in Valley, 0-5 on road, with four losses by 11+ points- they lost last game in OT to SIU. Bradley lost four of last six games, is 6-5 in Valley, 4-1 at home, with lone loss by 15 to Northern Iowa. Bradley won 72-52 in Evansville Jan 8, holding Aces to 33.3% from floor, 5-20 on arc. Braves won six of last seven series games, winning last three meetings in Peoria, by 12-13-2 points.
Home side won last nine Iona-Fairfield games; Stags lost 64-57 at Iona Jan 17, after leading by 8 in first half. Gaels lost last four visits here, by 7-6-3-12 points. Iona is having its first losing year in MAAC since 2009; they’re 4-7 in MAAC, 2-3 on road, winning at Rider/Quinnipiac. Gaels haven’t defended arc well; opponents are making 39.4% of their 3’s (#350). Fairfield is getting only 24.8% of its points on arc (#306); Stags lost four of last six games, are 5-6 in MAAC, but they won last four home games- their only home loss was by 12 to Marist.
Niagara outscored Rider 5-0 over final 1:24 of their 70-68 home win over the Broncs Jan 17; Purple Eagles made 12-25 on arc, were +5 (11-6) in turnovers. Rider won six of last eight series games, winning last three meetings here, by 18-11-16 points. Niagara lost four of its last five games, losing at Manhattan on ESPNU Friday; Eagles are 5-6 in MAAC, losing last three road games, by 11-5-18 points- their eFG% defense is #326. Rider won four of its last five games; they’re 7-5 in MAAC, winning last three home games, by 4-1-16 points.
Manhattan won its last two games by 23-18 points; they’re 6-5 in MAAC, 2-3 on road, losing last three away games, by 8-2-17 points. Jaspers have #301 eFG% in country; they force turnovers 22.4% of time (#33). Quinnipiac lost five of its last seven games; they’re 6-5 in MAAC, losing two of last three home games. Bobcats get 43.9% of their points on arc (#3). Quinnipiac was -9 in turnovers (15-6), shot only 9-26 (34.6%) inside arc in its 69-57 loss at Manhattan Jan 16. Jaspers won seven of last ten series games, lost four of last six visits here.
Tulsa won six of its last seven games, losing last game by 16 to UConn; Huskies are 7-2 in AAC, 3-1 on road, with lone loss by 31 at Cincinnati. Tulsa forces turnovers 21% of time; their eFG% defense is #40 in country. Central Florida lost 8 of last 11 games; they’re 3-7 in AAC, 1-3 at home, with lone win by point over South Florida. Knights are worst rebounding team, in AAC. Tulsa lost 64-62 at UCF Jan 19, after blowing a 15-point first half lead; Knights won three of last four series games, but lost last eight visits to Tulsa, last three by 9+ points.
Saint Peter’s won four of its last five games, losing to its old coach at Marist Friday; Peacocks are 7-5 in MAAC, 2-4 on road- they’re turning ball over 24.5% of time (#350). Monmouth won seven of its last ten games; they’re 7-4 in MAAC, winning all five home games, three of them by 11+ points. Monmouth had its 4-game win streak snapped 66-63 at Saint Peter’s Jan 29; Peacocks outscored Monmouth 19-10 on foul line. Teams split last eight meetings; Peacocks lost their last four visits to the Jersey Shore, by 16-1-16-17 points.
Wichita State lost four of last six games after a 15-1 start; they lost their last two games by total of four points. Shockers are 5-4 in AAC, splitting four road games- they’re shooting 42.8% inside arc in AAC play, worst in league. Houston won six of its last seven games; they’re 8-2 in AAC, 3-2 on road, losing at Tulsa/Cincy. Cougars have #12 eFG% in country. Houston never trailed, held Wichita to 30.4% from floor in its 65-54 win at Koch Arena Jan 18; Cougars won last four series games, winning two AAC meetings here, by 14-9 points.
Clemson lost four of its last six games, is 5-7 in ACC, winning last four home games, after home losses to Va Tech/Miami; Tigers’ were held to 44 points in losing each of their last two games, at Wake/Virginia. Clemson is shooting only 31.1% on arc- they’re getting 36.7% of their points on arc (#49). Notre Dame won its last three games, is 5-6 in ACC, 2-3 on road, winning at Syracuse/Ga Tech. Clemson won its last two games with Notre Dame by 9-2 points, after losing previous five series games. Tigers won 64-62 at ND LY, after losing previous three visits here.
Washington lost five in row, nine of last 11 games; six of their last seven losses were by 6 or fewer points- having their PG flunk out has been a fatal blow to this season. Huskies turn the ball over 22.5% of time in Pac-12 games. Washington State is 4-6 in Pac-12, but 4-2 at home, losing to USC/Arizona. Coogs’ eFG% is #297 in country- they’re shooting 31.6% on arc (#257), 46.3% inside arc (#294). Washington won its last four games with Wazzu, winning last two visits to Pullman, by 5-2 points. Underdogs covered seven of last ten series games.
NCAAB
Sunday, February 9
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Trend Report
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Butler @ Marquette
Butler
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Butler's last 5 games when playing Marquette
Butler is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
Marquette
Marquette is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Marquette is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati @ Connecticut
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Samford @ UNC Greensboro
Samford
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Samford's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Samford's last 15 games when playing UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Samford
UNC Greensboro is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Samford
Ohio State @ Wisconsin
Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State's last 6 games when playing Wisconsin
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 6 games when playing Ohio State
Princeton @ Columbia
Princeton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Princeton's last 5 games
Princeton is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Columbia
Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbia's last 6 games when playing Princeton
Columbia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pennsylvania @ Cornell
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cornell
Pennsylvania is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cornell
Cornell
Cornell is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cornell's last 5 games when playing at home against Pennsylvania
Iona @ Fairfield
Iona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iona's last 5 games on the road
Iona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fairfield
Fairfield
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Fairfield's last 7 games
Fairfield is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Saint Peter's @ Monmouth
Saint Peter's
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games when playing Monmouth
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games when playing on the road against Monmouth
Monmouth
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Monmouth's last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's
Monmouth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Manhattan @ Quinnipiac
Manhattan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Manhattan's last 5 games on the road
Manhattan is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Quinnipiac's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Quinnipiac's last 13 games
Niagara @ Rider
Niagara
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Niagara's last 5 games when playing on the road against Rider
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Niagara's last 7 games when playing Rider
Rider
Rider is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Niagara
Rider is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Tulsa @ Central Florida
Tulsa
Tulsa is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Tulsa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Central Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Florida's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Central Florida's last 7 games
Evansville @ Bradley
Evansville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Bradley
Bradley
Bradley is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
Bradley is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
George Mason @ UMass
George Mason
George Mason is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UMass
The total has gone OVER in 5 of George Mason's last 6 games on the road
UMass
UMass is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UMass's last 6 games
Canisius @ Siena
Canisius
Canisius is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Siena
Canisius is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Siena
Siena
Siena is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Siena is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Canisius
Wichita State @ Houston
Wichita State
Wichita State is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wichita State's last 10 games on the road
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games
Valparaiso @ Loyola-Chicago
Valparaiso
Valparaiso is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Loyola-Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Valparaiso's last 16 games on the road
Loyola-Chicago
Loyola-Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola-Chicago's last 5 games at home
Washington @ Washington State
Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Washington State
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Washington State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State's last 6 games when playing Washington
Notre Dame @ Clemson
Notre Dame
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 5 games
Notre Dame is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 5 games at home
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northwestern @ Rutgers
Northwestern
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northwestern's last 8 games
Northwestern is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Rutgers
Rutgers
Rutgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Rutgers is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
NCAAB
Dunkel
Sunday, February 9
Ohio State @ Wisconsin
Game 839-840
February 9, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
68.712
Wisconsin
66.193
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 2 1/2
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 1 1/2
123 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(+1 1/2); Over
Samford @ NC-Greensboro
Game 837-838
February 9, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Samford
41.994
NC-Greensboro
58.372
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC-Greensboro
by 16 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC-Greensboro
by 18 1/2
144
Dunkel Pick:
Samford
(+18 1/2); Under
Tulsa @ UCF
Game 849-850
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
63.933
UCF
58.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 5
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCF
by 2
128
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(+2); Under
St Peter's @ Monmouth
Game 851-852
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St Peter's
47.835
Monmouth
53.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Monmouth
by 6
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Monmouth
by 4 1/2
135
Dunkel Pick:
Monmouth
(-4 1/2); Over
Iona @ Fairfield
Game 843-844
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Iona
44.469
Fairfield
49.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fairfield
by 5
118
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fairfield
by 2 1/2
128
Dunkel Pick:
Fairfield
(-2 1/2); Under
Manhattan @ Quinnipiac
Game 847-848
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Manhattan
49.677
Quinnipiac
41.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Manhattan
by 8
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Quinnipiac
by 2 1/2
133
Dunkel Pick:
Manhattan
(+2 1/2); Over
Niagara @ Rider
Game 845-846
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Niagara
40.607
Rider
52.920
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rider
by 12 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rider
by 9 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rider
(-9 1/2); Over
Pennsylvania @ Cornell
Game 873-874
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pennsylvania
51.409
Cornell
49.637
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pennsylvania
by 2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pennsylvania
by 5
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cornell
(+5); Over
Evansville @ Bradley
Game 841-842
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Evansville
46.504
Bradley
54.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Bradley
by 8 1/2
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Bradley
by 12 1/2
135
Dunkel Pick:
Evansville
(+12 1/2); Under
Princeton @ Columbia
Game 863-864
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Princeton
46.911
Columbia
48.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbia
by 2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Princeton
by 3 1/2
138
Dunkel Pick:
Columbia
(+3 1/2); Under
George Mason @ Massachusetts
Game 853-854
February 9, 2020 @ 2:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
George Mason
48.949
Massachusetts
52.395
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Massachusetts
by 3 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Massachusetts
by 1
140
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(-1); Over
Wichita State @ Houston
Game 855-856
February 9, 2020 @ 3:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Wichita State
66.123
Houston
67.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
129
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 6
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wichita State
(+6); Under
Valparaiso @ Loyola-Chicago
Game 835-836
February 9, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Valparaiso
53.436
Loyola-Chicago
57.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 4
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 9
133
Dunkel Pick:
Valparaiso
(+9); Over
Notre Dame @ Clemson
Game 857-858
February 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Notre Dame
66.795
Clemson
61.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 5
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 1 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Notre Dame
(+1 1/2); Over
Washington @ Washington St
Game 859-860
February 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
63.552
Washington St
56.852
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 6 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 3
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-3); Over
Notre Dame @ Clemson
Game 857-858
February 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Notre Dame
66.795
Clemson
61.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 5
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 1 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Notre Dame
(+1 1/2); Over
Washington @ Washington St
Game 859-860
February 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
63.552
Washington St
56.852
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 6 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 3
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-3); Over
Northwestern @ Rutgers
Game 861-862
February 9, 2020 @ 6:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
57.569
Rutgers
70.659
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rutgers
by 13
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rutgers
by 11
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rutgers
(-11); Under