NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, February 24
Clemson @ Wake Forest
Clemson (13-5, 7-5)
— ranked #39 by KenPom
— Tempo: #310
— Experience: #174
— Continuity: #98
— Clemson won last three games, giving up 61 ppg.
— Tigers lost last three road games, by 18-19-26 points.
— Clemson is forcing turnovers 22.3% of time (#35)
Wake Forest (6-11, 3-11)
— ranked #131 by KenPom
— Tempo: #228
— Experience: #199
— Continuity: #275
— Wake Forest is 1-11 vs top 100 teams.
— Deacons lost last three games, giving up 85.3 ppg.
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— Wake has #294 eFG% defense in country.
— Clemson won 12 of last 13 series games.
— Tigers won four of last five visits here (lost 56-44 LY).
St Bonaventure @ Davidson
St Bonaventure (10-3, 8-3)
— ranked #42 by KenPom
— Tempo: #312
— Experience: #110
— Continuity: #29
— Bonnies split last four games, after a 9-1 start.
— Bonnies have #31 eFG% defense in country.
— Bonnies lost last two road games, scoring 59-64 points.
Davidson (11-6, 6-3)
— ranked #67 by KenPom
— Tempo: #348
— Experience: #183
— Continuity: #43
— Monday was Davidson’s first D-I game in four weeks.
— Wildcats split last four A-14 home games.
— Davidson is shooting 57.5% inside arc (#8)
— Davidson won seven of last eight series games.
— Monday night, Davidson lost 69-58 to the Bonnies in Olean.
— Bonnies lost last four visits here, by 5-10-18-29 points.
Chattanooga @ Mercer
Chattanooga (18-6, 9-6)
— ranked #153 by KenPom
— Tempo: #270
— Experience: #77
— Continuity: #280
— Chattanooga won six of its last seven games.
— Mocs won four of their last five road games.
— Chattanooga’s last four games were decided by 5 or less points, or in OT.
Mercer (14-9, 7-8)
— ranked #134 by KenPom
— Tempo: #180
— Experience: #122
— Continuity: #257
— Mercer won four of its last six games.
— Bears lost three of their last five home games.
— Bears have #27 eFG% in country (#41 on arc, #33 inside arc).
— Mercer blew a 19-point lead, lost 83-80 in Chattanooga January 13.
— Mercer won five of last eight series games.
— Teams split last six meetings in Macon.
Seton Hall @ Butler
Seton Hall (13-9, 10-6)
— ranked #37 by KenPom
— Tempo: #249
— Experience: #21
— Continuity: #132
— Seton Hall won four of its last five games.
— Pirates split their last six road games.
— Seton Hall is 5-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Butler (7-13, 6-11)
— ranked #132 by KenPom
— Tempo: #328
— Experience: #178
— Continuity: #236
— Butler lost three in row, six of its last eight games.
— Bulldogs split their last six home games.
— Butler is shooting 45.5% inside arc (#311), has #289 eFG%.
— Butler lost 68-60 at Seton Hall January 2.
— Pirates won four of last five series games.
— Seton Hall won three of last four games in Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Marquette @ North Carolina
Marquette (10-12)
— ranked #85 by KenPom
— Tempo: #245
— Experience: #177
— Continuity: #176
— Marquette won 6 of last 8 games (both wins vs Butler)
— Golden Eagles lost three of last four road games.
— Opponents are shooting 44.1% inside arc (#13), 36.1% on arc (#279)
North Carolina (14-7)
— ranked #28 by KenPom
— Tempo: #58
— Experience: #325
— Continuity: #150
— Carolina won six of its last eight games.
— Tar Heels are 8-0 at home, winning last two by 20-45 points.
— Tar Heels have #237 eFG% in country; they’re #2 on offensive boards.
Indiana @ Rutgers
Indiana (12-10, 7-8)
— ranked #34 by KenPom
— Tempo: #292
— Experience: #284
— Continuity: #80
— Indiana is 5-6 SU in its last eleven games.
— Hoosiers won three of their last four road games.
— Indiana gets 22.1% of its points on foul line (#27), but is shooting only 66.7% there (#291)
Rutgers (12-9, 8-9)
— ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #85
— Continuity: #7
— Rutgers lost three of its last four games.
— Scarlet Knights won three of last four at home.
— Rutgers gets 59.3% of its points on 2-point shots (#14)
— Rutgers won 74-70 at Indiana January 24.
— Rutgers won four of last five series games.
— Hoosiers lost 66-58/59-50 in last two visits to the Garden State.
Florida State @ Miami
Florida State (13-3, 9-2)
— ranked #12 by KenPom
— Tempo: #117
— Experience: #93
— Continuity: #99
— Seminoles won three in row, 8 of last 9 games.
— Florida State split its last four road games.
— Florida State is shooting 39.4% on arc (#9)
Miami (7-13, 3-12)
— ranked #139 by KenPom
— Tempo: #199
— Experience: #225
— Continuity: #242
— Miami lost three in row, seven of last eight games.
— Hurricanes’ only win in that span was over Duke.
— Miami is shooting 29.1% on arc (#324)
— Miami lost 81-59 at Florida State January 27.
— Seminoles won last six series games.
— FSU won 78-66/83-79OT in last two visits to Miami.
Xavier @ Providence
Xavier (12-4, 5-4)
— ranked #59 by KenPom
— Tempo: #150
— Experience: #126
— Continuity: #184
— Xavier lost two of its last three games.
— Opponents are shooting 44.7% inside arc (#23)
— Xavier is 10-1 vs teams ranked outside top 50.
Providence (11-11, 7-9)
— ranked #78 by KenPom
— Tempo: #287
— Experience: #145
— Continuity: #223
— Friars lost eight of their last 12 games.
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— Providence lost three of their last five home games.
— Providence has #249 eFG% in country (#237 on arc, #238 inside arc)
— Friars lost 74-73 at Xavier January 10.
— Xavier won three of last four series games.
— Musketeers lost four of last five visits to Providence.
Cincinnati @ Tulsa
Cincinnati (7-8, 5-5)
— ranked #105 by KenPom
— Tempo: #79
— Experience: #232
— Continuity: #215
— Cincy won four of its last five games; all four wins were by 3 or less points.
— Bearcats turn ball over 20.7% of time (#260), have #276 eFG%.
— Cincinnati won three of its last five road games.
Tulsa (10-9, 7-7)
— ranked #111 by KenPom
— Tempo: #318
— Experience: #32
— Continuity: #200
— This is Tulsa’s first game in eight days.
— Tulsa lost six of its last nine games.
— Tulsa is shooting 28.3% on the arc (#339).
— Tulsa won 70-66 at Cincinnati January 2.
— Cincinnati won seven of last eight series games.
— Bearcats won three of last four visits to Tulsa.
Alabama @ Arkansas
Alabama (18-5, 13-1)
— ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #10
— Experience: #137
— Continuity: #148
— Alabama won three in row, 14 of last 16 games.
— Crimson Tide lost two of their last three road games.
— In their last three games, Alabama scored 92.7 ppg.
Arkansas (17-5, 9-4)
— ranked #22 by KenPom
— Tempo: #29
— Experience: #242
— Continuity: #339
— Arkansas won four in row, 7 of last 8 games.
— Razorbacks won their last five home games.
— Arkansas is grabbing 32.7% of their own missed shots (#44)
— Arkansas got waxed 90-59 at Alabama January 16.
— Razorbacks won six of last seven series games.
— Alabama lost last three visits here, by 25-2-19 points.
Tennessee @ Vanderbilt
Tennessee (15-6, 8-6)
— ranked #24 by KenPom
— Tempo: #246
— Experience: #247
— Continuity: #100
— Tennessee split its last six games overall.
— Vols scored 80+ points in last four wins; 65 or less in their losses.
— Tennessee forces turnovers 22.8% of time (#20)
Vanderbilt (6-12, 2-10)
— ranked #104 by KenPom
— Tempo: #138
— Experience: #277
— Continuity: #75
— Vandy’s last four losses were all by 6 or fewer points.
— Commodores lost five of their last six home games.
— Vandy is turning ball over 20.0% of time (#223)
— Vandy lost 81-61 in Knoxville January 16.
— Tennessee won last seven series games.
— Vols won last four trips to Nashville, by 12-8-5-21 points.
Fresno State @ UNLV
Fresno State (9-9, 7-9)
— ranked #207 by KenPom
— Tempo: #289
— Experience: #304
— Continuity: #300
— Fresno is 2-5 on road (both wins at Air Force)
— Bulldogs are turning ball over 22.3% of time (#313)
— Fresno has #254 eFG% (#316 on arc, #326 on foul line)
UNLV (10-11, 7-7)
— ranked #150 by KenPom
— Tempo: #290
— Experience: #267
— Continuity: #291
— UNLV is 6-1 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Rebels won five of their seven home games.
— Opponents are shooting 38.3% on arc (#330)
— Fresno won seven of last nine series games.
— Bulldogs won four of last five series games on the Strip.
DePaul @ Creighton
DePaul (4-10, 2-10)
— ranked #122 by KenPom
— Tempo: #73
— Experience: #161
— Continuity: #221
— DePaul lost five of its last six games.
— Blue Demons actually split their last four road tilts.
— DePaul is turning ball over 22.8% of time (#326)
Creighton (16-5, 12-4)
— ranked #15 by KenPom
— Tempo: #133
— Experience: #38
— Continuity: #19
— Creighton won three in row, six of last seven games.
— Bluejays split their last four home games.
— Creighton is shooting 58% inside the arc (#6).
— Creighton won 69-62 at DePaul January 30.
— Bluejays won last 12 series games.
— DePaul lost its last five visits to Omaha, all by 13+ points.
76ers vs. Bucks NBA Prediction The Bucks and 76ers have both struggled against the spread of late, but Milwaukee has had previous success at the betting window in this series. Will the Bucks cash for bettors as a 5.5-point favorite tonight?
Suns vs. Celtics NBA Prediction The Suns have had a lot of success covering in previous meetings with the Celtics but is 5.5 points too much to lay tonight when Phoenix takes on Boston at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Padres vs. Dodgers MLB Prediction The Dodgers and Padres will meet again on Thursday just four nights after playing a three-game series in San Diego. Listed as a large moneyline favorite, are the Dodgers the best play on the board?
Mets vs. Cubs MLB Prediction The Cubs’ offense exploded for 16 runs on Wednesday night and will look to pull off another upset when they host the Mets again at 7:40 p.m. ET. Is Chicago a value play at+115?
Avalanche vs. Blues NHL Prediction Following a COVID-related layoff, the Avalanche return to the ice on Thursday night when they take on the Blues at 8:00 p.m. ET. Will Colorado return with a victory or is there a better play on the board?
Jazz vs. Rockets NBA Prediction Western Conference foes meet in Houston on Wednesday night when the Rockets host the Jazz at 8:00 p.m. ET. The under has been profitable in this series but will it cash again tonight?
Warriors vs. Wizards NBA Prediction The total for Wednesday night’s matchup between the Warriors and Wizards opened at 240.5 but has been bet down to 239.5. Is the under the best play for this matchup?
Giants vs. Phillies MLB Prediction The Giants rallied to beat the Phillies on Tuesday night and will go for the sweep in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon when the two teams wrap up their series at 1:05 p.m. ET. Will the Giants pull off another upset?
Braves vs. Yankees MLB Prediction The Yankees snapped their losing streak with a win on Tuesday night over the Braves and they’ll get another shot at Atlanta on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. ET. Will the Bronx Bombers pick up another win with Corey Kluber on the hill?
Predators vs. Blackhawks NHL Prediction The under has been a solid play in previous Predators-Blackhawks matchups but with the number sitting at 5.5, is the under a solid play in Wednesday night’s matchup?
