12-11-18 |
Colorado -4.5 v. New Mexico |
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78-75 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 55 m |
Show
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-Colorado comes into tonight’s game with a strong 7-1 record; efficient on both ends of the court -offense is shooting 49.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 44.1% shooting from the field -Buffaloes defense gives up just 23.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% -New Mexico is just 4-3 on the season; lost their last 2 games by a combined score of 185-125 -offense is shooting 44% from the field vs. defenses that allow 44.2% shooting from the field -Lobos defense allows 42.6% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 33.9% from 3 10* Play COLORADO (-).
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12-10-18 |
CS-Fullerton +12 v. St. Mary's |
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66-81 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 14 m |
Show
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-CS Fullerton hots the road off a home favorite loss; expect a big bounce back effort tonight -offense is shooting 46.9% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field -Titans defense gives up just 27% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 29.2% from three -Saint Mary’s comes into this game on a 3-game winning streak; lost previous 4 games; bad spot -offense shot an incredible 50%+ from the field in each of their last 3 games; major regression -Gaels defenses allows 35.3% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3 9* Play CS FULLERTON (+).
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12-08-18 |
Houston v. Oklahoma State -2.5 |
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63-53 |
Loss |
-105 |
4 h 51 m |
Show
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-Houston is a perfect 7-0 SU on the season; yet to be challenged; true road game here gets them -offense averages 77.1 ppg vs. defenses that give up 74.3 ppg; poor numbers for unbeaten team -Cougars defense has faced terrible offenses that only shoot 42.2% from the field; jump in class -Oklahoma State returns home off back-to-back road losses; expect big bounce back home effort -offense is shooting 48.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 44.3% shooting -Cowboys defense gives up just 59 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 73.5 ppg 9* Play OKLAHOMA STATE (-).
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12-06-18 |
Iowa State -2.5 v. Iowa |
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84-98 |
Loss |
-105 |
5 h 41 m |
Show
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-Iowa State plays at a slow pace; they combine that with efficient offense and stout defense -offense is shooting 46.8% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting from the field -Cyclones defense gives up just 37.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 43.1% -Iowa needs to play at a fast pace to be successful; don’t expect it in this game; bad matchup -offense has scored 69 points or less in their last 3 games; 1-2 SU when held to less than 70 pts -Hawkeyes allow 74.2 points per game; allowed 78 points or more in 3 games so far this season 10* Play IOWA STATE (-).
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12-05-18 |
Nebraska v. Minnesota +3.5 |
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78-85 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 10 m |
Show
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-Nebraska is on a 3-game winning streak; SU road dog win then a home blowout win; bad spot -offense is shooting 32.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Cornhuskers defense is worse away from home; 11.5 ppg more and 9.2% shooting difference -Minnesota returns home off an embarrassing 20-point loss at Ohio State; big bounce back effort -offense is averaging 88.3 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 70.2 points per game -Golden Gophers allow 42.5% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% 10* Play MINNESOTA (+).
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12-04-18 |
West Virginia v. Florida -1.5 |
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56-66 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 16 m |
Show
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-West Virginia needs to play at a fast pace to be successful; not going to happen in this game -offense is shooting just 42.9% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 43.8% shooting -Mountaineers allow 42.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34.3% from 3 -Florida plays at one of the slowest paces in the country; style of play will frustrate West Virginia -offense is shooting 46.2% from the field vs. defenses that allow 43.4% shooting from the field -Gators defense gives up just 39.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 43.8% 10* Play FLORIDA (-).
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11-27-18 |
Eastern Washington v. Washington -17 |
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59-83 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 56 m |
Show
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-Eastern Washington needs to play at a fast pace to be successful; not going to happen here -offense is shooting just 29.5% from 3 vs. defenses that give up 31.7% shooting from 3 -Eagles defense allows 35.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 32.3% from three -Washington returns home off a neutral court loss to Minnesota; expect big bounce back effort -offense is shooting 43.7% from the field vs. defenses that allow 41.8% shooting from the field -Huskies defense gives up just 59 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74.4 ppg 9* Play WASHINGTON (-).
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11-26-18 |
Nebraska +3.5 v. Clemson |
|
68-66 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 24 m |
Show
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-Nebraska is 5-1 SU on the season by utilizing their pace of play and their stout defense; in form -offense is shooting 47.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.4% shooting from the field -Cornhuskers defense allows 51.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 69.5 points per game -Clemson needs to play at a fast pace to be at their best; they won’t get that here; bad matchup -offense has faced a bad collection of defenses that give up 71.6 points per game; jump in class -Tigers defense has given up 80 points or more twice this season; not a good sign for this game 10* Play NEBRASKA (+).
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11-21-18 |
Virginia -19.5 v. Middle Tennessee |
|
74-52 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 57 m |
Show
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-Middle Tennessee State needs to play at a fast pace to be successful; not going to happen here -offense is shooting just 33.3% from 3 vs. defenses that give up 36.5% shooting from 3 -Blue Raiders gave up 92 points on 53.8% shooting from the field in their lone road game -Virginia is a perfect 3-0 on the season while winning each game by 19 points or more; blowout -offense is shooting 54.5% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting from the field -Cavaliers defense gives up just 46.3 points per game on 34.8% shooting from the field 9* Play VIRGINIA (-).
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11-21-18 |
Butler -7.5 v. Dayton |
|
64-69 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 27 m |
Show
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-Dayton is 3-0 on the season, but they’ve played a cupcake schedule; stepping way-up in class -offense is shooting just 29.6% from three vs. defenses that allow 38.5% shooting from three -Flyers defense is giving up 32.4% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that only shoot 30.5% from 3 -Butler is also 3-0 on the season against a much harder schedule; expect an easy double digit win -offense is shooting 53% from the field vs. defenses that allow 42.8% shooting from the field -Bulldogs defense allows 43.3% shooting from the field; Dayton will struggle to score points 10* Play BUTLER (-).
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11-16-18 |
Arkansas-Little Rock v. Nevada -24.5 |
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59-87 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 50 m |
Show
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-Arkansas Little Rock is in a major rebuilding season; only 4 players have D-I experience -offense is shooting just 26.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 37.4% shooting from 3 -Trojans defense is giving up 79.5 points per game; now taking a major step-up in class here -Nevada has won both of their games by double digits; stepping down in class; another blowout -offense is averaging 84.5 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 70.4 points per game -Wolfpack allow 39.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.5% from the field 9* Play NEVADA (-).
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11-15-18 |
Wichita State v. Davidson -3.5 |
|
53-57 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
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-Wichita State lost all 5 starters from last year’s team, and only have 11% of their scoring back -offense shot 50% (30-60) from the field and 54.5% (12-22) from 3 in their last game; regression -Shockers defense is giving up 80 points per game on 37.9% shooting from 3 away from home -Davidson is 2-0 on the season; they returned a loaded roster that made the NCAA tournament -offense is averaging 81 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 70 points per game -Wildcats defense gives up 69.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 85.8 points per game 10* Play DAVIDSON (-).
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11-12-18 |
Detroit v. Butler -25.5 |
|
63-84 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 13 m |
Show
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-Detroit is in a major rebuilding season; lost top 2 leading scorers and 7 of top 8 players overall -offense is shooting just 41% from the field in 2 games so far this season; big jump up in class -Titans defense is giving up 86 points per game on 46.9% shooting from the field; bad matchup -Butler cruised to a 90-68 win in their first game against Miami OH; expect another blowout win -offense shot an incredible 60.8% from the field and 38.1% from 3-point land in that game -Bulldogs defense allowed 39.7% shooting from the field; Detroit will struggle to score points 10* Play BUTLER (-).
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11-06-18 |
Towson v. Virginia -25.5 |
|
42-73 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 43 m |
Show
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-Towson is in a major rebuilding season; lost 3 senior starters and their leading scorer from 2017 -offense will be without 50.7 points per game from departed players; face a stout defense tonight -Tigers defense will be hard-pressed to keep Virginia from scoring in the high 70’s; bad matchup -Virginia is hell bent on atoning for losing in the opening round as a #1 seed in the tournament -“The way last season ended is a huge motivation factor,” Kyle Guy said. It will propel us.” -Cavaliers defense gave up just 54 points per game last season; #1 in the ACC and #1 overall 9* Play VIRGINIA (-).
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04-02-18 |
Michigan +7.5 v. Villanova |
|
62-79 |
Loss |
-115 |
7 h 25 m |
Show
|
-Michigan is getting too many points here; my power ratings only make them a 6-point underdog -offense is shooting 46.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.4% shooting from the field -Wolverines allow 31.4% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.9% from 3 -Villanova has steamrolled thru their opponents so far in this tournament; off their best game too -offense shot 55.4% (44-92) from the field and 45% (18-40) from 3 vs. Kansas; regression here -Wildcats defense has faced 4 inefficient 3-point offenses in their 5 games; big step-up in class 10* Play MICHIGAN (+).
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03-31-18 |
Kansas +5 v. Villanova |
|
79-95 |
Loss |
-103 |
17 h 43 m |
Show
|
-Kansas has been battle tested in this tournament, and that’s a good thing coming into this game -offense is shooting 40.3% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.5% shooting from three -Jayhawks allow 30.8% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3 -Villanova has steamrolled thru their opponents so far in this tournament; not a good thing now -offense shot an incredible 47.8% (44-92) from 3 in their first 3 games; unsustainable numbers -Wildcats defense has faced 3 inefficient offenses in their 4 games; big step-up in class here 10* Play KANSAS (+).
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03-31-18 |
Loyola-Chicago v. Michigan -5.5 |
|
57-69 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 4 m |
Show
|
-Loyola Chicago gets a poor matchup here; opponent also likes a slow pace, negating their edge -offense shot 57.4% (27-47) from the field and 50% (9-18) from 3 vs. Kansas State; won’t repeat -Ramblers defense is stepping way up in class for this game; faced 3 inefficient offenses so far -Michigan isn’t laying enough points here; my power ratings make them a solid 6-point favorite -offense is shooting 47% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.5% shooting from the field -Wolverines defense allows 63.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 75.1 points per game 9* Play MICHIGAN (-).
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03-27-18 |
Mississippi State +2.5 v. Penn State |
|
60-75 |
Loss |
-104 |
6 h 0 m |
Show
|
-Mississippi State just won at Baylor and at Louisville; impressive wins; line is too high here -offense is shooting 46.7% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.2% shooting from the field -Bulldogs defense allows just 41.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.3% -Penn State had a much easier path to New York with wins over Notre Dame and Marquette -offense scored 73 and 85 points in last 2 games; scored 69 points or less in 5 of their previous 6 -Nittany Lions defense much worse on the road; allow 4.7 ppg more and 2.5% higher in shooting 9* Play MISSISSIPPI STATE (+).
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03-25-18 |
Duke -3 v. Kansas |
|
81-85 |
Loss |
-103 |
15 h 17 m |
Show
|
-Duke has a terrific matchup edge here; zone defense combined with a solid and efficient offense -offense is shooting 37.7% from three vs. defenses that only give up 34.8% shooting from three -Blue Devils defense allows just 40.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.1% -Kansas has faced 3 opponents that they dominated in terms of talent; big step-up in class here -offense struggles in slow-paced games, and Duke’s new found zone defense will cause them fits -Jayhawks defense is poor away from home; they give up 71.4 points per game this season 10* Play DUKE (-).
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03-24-18 |
Florida State +4.5 v. Michigan |
|
54-58 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 43 m |
Show
|
-Florida State has been very impressive in their 3 tournament games; great speed and athleticism -offense is shooting 47.2% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.3% shooting from the field -Seminoles defense allows just 41.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.9% -Michigan played way above their level in their 99-72 win over Texas A&M team; regress here -offense shot 61.9% (39-63) from the field and 58.3% (14-24) from 3-point land; can’t repeat -Wolverines defense faced 3 slow-footed teams so far in the tournament; big step-up in speed 9* Play FLORIDA STATE (+).
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03-23-18 |
Texas Tech v. Purdue -1.5 |
|
78-65 |
Loss |
-110 |
55 h 34 m |
Show
|
-Texas Tech is just 4-5 SU and 1-7-1 ATS over their last 9 games; not in good form despite wins -offense has been poor on the road this season; average 4.6 ppg less and shoot 2.4% worse -Red Raiders perimeter defense can be had; they gave up 33.9% shooting from 3 on the road -Purdue is without Isaac Haas, but they played without him against Butler; expect a better effort -offense is shooting 42.1% from three vs. defenses that give up 35% shooting from three -Boilermakers defense allows 65.4 points per game vs offenses that average 73.4 points per game 10* Play PURDUE (-).
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03-23-18 |
Clemson +5 v. Kansas |
|
76-80 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 15 m |
Show
|
-Clemson has a nice matchup edge here; slow pace combined with a solid and efficient defense -offense is shooting 36.8% from three vs. defenses that only give up 34.6% shooting from three -Tigers defense allows just 40.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.2% -Kansas is laying too many points here; my power ratings only make them a 3.5-point favorite -offense struggles in slow-paced games; 1-3 SU when held to less than 70 points; lone win by 4 -Jayhawks defense is poor away from home; they give up 71.2 points per game this season 9* Play CLEMSON (+).
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03-22-18 |
Kansas State +6.5 v. Kentucky |
|
61-58 |
Win
|
100 |
74 h 49 m |
Show
|
-Kentucky is laying way too many points here; terrible matchup while stepping way up in class -offense struggles mightily in slow-paced games; 2-8 SU when held to less than 70 points -Wildcats defense is average at best; given up 71 points or more in 9 of their last 12 games -Kansas State has a big matchup edge here; very slow pace combined with their strong defense -offense is shooting 47.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.9% shooting -Wildcats defense allows just 42.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 10* Play KANSAS STATE (+).
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03-22-18 |
Texas A&M v. Michigan -2.5 |
|
72-99 |
Win
|
100 |
51 h 36 m |
Show
|
-Texas A&M comes in off an upset win of North Carolina; slow pace here will be their undoing -offense is only shooting 33.1% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.3% shooting from three -Aggies defense looks a lot better because of their recent games; expect major regression here -Michigan struggling against Houston was expected; get a much better matchup here; big effort -offense is shooting 46.7% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.5% shooting from the field -Wolverines defense gives up 63.1 points per game vs. defenses that average 75 points per game 9* Play MICHIGAN (-).
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03-21-18 |
Western Kentucky +6 v. Oklahoma State |
|
92-84 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 16 m |
Show
|
-Western Kentucky quietly has 26 wins on the season; line is too high based on my power ratings -offense is shooting 49.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.6% shooting from the field -Hilltoppers defense allows just 42.9% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.4% -Oklahoma State had a negative efficiency margin in conference play this season; bad favorite -offense shoots just 43.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 43.6% shooting from the field -Cowboys defense allows 36.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.7% from three 10* Play WESTERN KENTUCKY (+).
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03-19-18 |
Washington v. St. Mary's -10 |
|
81-85 |
Loss |
-104 |
9 h 11 m |
Show
|
-Washington is just 5-8 SU away from home this season; just won as a home underdog; bad spot -offense is only shooting 29.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35% shooting from 3 -Huskies defense is in poor current form; allowed 72 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games -St. Mary’s got snubbed from the NCAA tournament; they are on a NIT mission; big effort here -offense is shooting 51.7% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.6% shooting from the field -Gaels allow just 59.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.8 points per game 9* Play ST. MARY’S (-).
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03-18-18 |
Marshall v. West Virginia -12.5 |
|
71-94 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 35 m |
Show
|
-Marshall pulled a big upset of Wichita State on Friday; don’t expect a repeat performance here -offense has struggled mightily vs. in-state rival’s defense; 68 points or less in last 5 meetings -Thundering Herd allow 81.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 73.9 ppg -West Virginia beat Murray State easily on Friday; their relentless press will be the difference -offense is averaging 79.8 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 71 points per game -Mountaineers defense only allows 42.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.4% 10* Play WEST VIRGINIA (-).
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03-18-18 |
Maryland-Baltimore County v. Kansas State -10 |
|
43-50 |
Loss |
-113 |
16 h 31 m |
Show
|
-UMBC shocked the world in their upset win over Virginia; off that win, expect a major letdown -offense is shooting 43.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45% shooting -Retrievers allow 35.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 33.7% from 3 -Kansas State handled Creighton without much energy exerted on Friday; expect a strong effort -offense is shooting 48% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.9% shooting -Wildcats defense allows just 42.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play KANSAS STATE (-).
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03-18-18 |
Nevada +8.5 v. Cincinnati |
|
75-73 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 56 m |
Show
|
-Nevada now owns 28 wins on the season; very strong perimeter team on both ends of the court -offense is shooting 41.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.9% shooting from 3 -Wolf Pack allow 31.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 -Cincinnati was unimpressive in their win over Georgia State on Friday; step-up in class here -offense is shooting 33.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.7% shooting from 3 -Bearcats defense has faced a string of slow-paced and inefficient offenses recently; big test now 9* Play NEVADA (+).
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03-17-18 |
Houston +3.5 v. Michigan |
|
63-64 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 55 m |
Show
|
-Houston is a very dangerous team, and they get a very favorable matchup for tonight’s game -offense is shooting 38.7% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.6% shooting from three -Cougars defense allows just 32.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.1% from three -Michigan is a perimeter orientated team on offense, and this is a terrible matchup for them -offense faced terrible 3-point defenses this season; their opponents allowed 35.2% shooting -Wolverines defense gave up 43.9% shooting from the field on the road, so they can be had here 9* Play HOUSTON (+).
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03-17-18 |
Florida +2 v. Texas Tech |
|
66-69 |
Loss |
-104 |
16 h 1 m |
Show
|
-Florida is back to playing their best; 4-1 SU over their last 5 games after losing 3 straight games -offense is shooting 38.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 33.8% shooting from 3 -Gators defense allows 69.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 75.1 points per game -Texas Tech is just 3-5 SU and 0-7-1 ATS over their last 8 games; team is in poor current form -offense has been poor on the road this season; average 4.7 ppg less and shoot 2.4% worse -Red Raiders perimeter defense can be had; they gave up 34.4% shooting from 3 on the road 9* Play FLORIDA (+).
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03-17-18 |
Ohio State +3.5 v. Gonzaga |
|
84-90 |
Loss |
-109 |
15 h 3 m |
Show
|
-Ohio State was embarrassed by 27-points versus Gonzaga earlier this season; lots of motivation -offense is shooting 48.1% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.5% shooting from the field -Buckeyes defense only gives up 41.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% -Gonzaga had more trouble with UNC Greensboro than they should have; step-up in class now -offense has played slightly worse away from home this season; average 2.8 points per game less -Zags defense allows 35.5% shooting from the 3 on the road vs offenses that shoot 35.4% from 3 9* Play OHIO STATE (+).
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03-17-18 |
Loyola-Chicago +5.5 v. Tennessee |
|
63-62 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 27 m |
Show
|
-Loyola Chicago now has 29 wins on the season; they have a terrific offense and a strong defense -offense is shooting 50.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.4% shooting from the field -Ramblers defense allows 61.9 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 70.7 ppg -Tennessee had a very easy draw in the opening round; big step-up in class vs. a half-court team -offense is shooting 42.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 42.8% shooting -Vols defense is off one of their best performances of the season; expect regression off that game 9* Play LOYOLA CHICAGO (+).
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03-17-18 |
Buffalo v. Kentucky -5.5 |
|
75-95 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 31 m |
Show
|
-Buffalo had a great matchup vs. Arizona and their win wasn’t a shock at all; big step-up here -offense shot 54.8% (34-62) from the field and 50% (15-30) from 3-point land; major regression -Bulls defense gives up 76.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 74.6 points per game -Kentucky was very impressive in their win over a smart Davidson team; get their preferred style -offense is shooting 47.1% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.2% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense allows 40.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.2% 10* Play KENTUCKY (-).
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03-16-18 |
Florida State v. Missouri +1.5 |
|
67-54 |
Loss |
-102 |
17 h 16 m |
Show
|
-Florida State underperformed greatly over their conference schedule; negative efficiency margin -offense is shooting 32.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Seminoles defense allows 36.4% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.1% from three -Missouri will be without suspended Jordan Barnett, but Michael Porter returns from injury -offense is shooting 38.5% from three vs. offenses that give up 33.4% shooting from three -Tigers defense allows 40.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.4% from the field 9* Play MISSOURI (+).
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03-16-18 |
New Mexico State +5 v. Clemson |
|
68-79 |
Loss |
-106 |
17 h 50 m |
Show
|
-New Mexico State quietly went 28-5 this season; they are terrific on both ends of the court -offense is shooting 46% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.7% shooting from the field -Aggies defense allows 63.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 72.2 points per game -Clemson went just 2-6 SU when held to less than 70 points this season; bad matchup for them -offense averages 69.9 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 71.2 points per game -Tigers defense allows 39% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.9% from 3 10* Play NEW MEXICO STATE (+).
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03-16-18 |
Bucknell +14.5 v. Michigan State |
|
78-82 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 47 m |
Show
|
-Bucknell closed the season by going 18-1 SU over their last 19 games; lone loss came in OT -offense is shooting 47.2% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.8% shooting from the field -Bison defense allows just 42.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45% -Michigan State couldn’t win games by margin this season when forced into a slow-paced game -offense struggled in slow games; 1 win by more than 10 points when held to less than 70 points -Spartans defense faced just 2 tournament teams over their final 14 games of the season 9* Play BUCKNELL (+).
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03-16-18 |
Texas v. Nevada +1.5 |
|
83-87 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 8 m |
Show
|
-Texas is just 4-6 SU over their last 10 games; 2-8 SU their last 10 games away from home -offense is shooting 31.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Longhorns defense is in bad form; they’ve given up 73 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games -Nevada quietly went 27-7 this season; very strong perimeter team on both ends of the court -offense is shooting 42.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.9% shooting from 3 -Wolf Pack allow 30.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3 9* Play NEVADA (+).
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03-16-18 |
Butler -1.5 v. Arkansas |
|
79-62 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 48 m |
Show
|
-Butler comes in off a blowout loss to Villanova; no shame in that; expect strong bounce back -offense is shooting 47.2% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44% shooting from the field -Bulldogs allow 45% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.3% from the field -Arkansas is 4-3 SU their last 7 games; every win by single digits; every loss by double digits -offense is in poor current form; they’ve scored 69 points or less in three of their last four games -Razorbacks allow 39.5% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.1% from 3 9* Play BUTLER (-).
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03-16-18 |
Marshall v. Wichita State -11.5 |
|
81-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 10 m |
Show
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-Marshall needs to play as fast as possible to be at their best; terrible pace matchup for them here -offense is shooting 34.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.9% shooting from 3 -Thundering Herd allow 81.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 73.6 ppg -Wichita State comes into this game off a loss, and they’ve lost 2 of their last 3 games; big effort -offense is shooting 47.8% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.1% shooting from the field -Shockers defense only allows 41.9% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.2% 9* Play WICHITA STATE (-).
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03-15-18 |
Buffalo +9 v. Arizona |
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89-68 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 34 m |
Show
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-Buffalo lost 8 games this season, but five of those losses came by 7 points or less; tough out -offense is shooting 47.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44% shooting from the field -Bulls defense allows 32.6% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34.7% from 3 -Arizona is now a public darling after their Pac 12 tournament win; had a tumultuous season -offense is shooting 33.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.2% shooting from 3 -Wildcats defense was much worse on the road where they gave up 74.4 points per game 10* Play BUFFALO (+).
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03-15-18 |
Davidson +5.5 v. Kentucky |
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73-78 |
Win
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100 |
17 h 5 m |
Show
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-Davidson closed the season with a flourish; 11-2 SU over their last 13 games; one loss in OT -offense is shooting 39.1% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from three -Wildcats defense allows just 43.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.4% -Kentucky is talented, but they are extremely young and will be forced into a half court game -offense struggles mightily in slow-paced games; just 2-8 SU when held to less than 70 points -Wildcats defense faded down the stretch; they allowed 78.3 ppg over their last 4 road games 9* Play DAVIDSON (+).
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03-15-18 |
Loyola-Chicago +1.5 v. Miami-FL |
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64-62 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 6 m |
Show
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-Loyola Chicago quietly went 28-5 this season; they have a terrific offense and a strong defense -offense is shooting 50.7% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.4% shooting from the field -Ramblers defense allows 61.9 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 70.6 ppg -Miami, FL went just 5-6 SU against tournament teams; 4 of those wins came by 6 points or less -offense is stepping up in class; faced defenses that allow 71.3 ppg; opponent allows 9.4 ppg less -Hurricanes defense is in bad form; they’ve given up 78 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games 9* Play LOYOLA CHICAGO (+).
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03-15-18 |
Oklahoma +2.5 v. Rhode Island |
|
78-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 12 m |
Show
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-Oklahoma has a lot of doubters saying they shouldn't be in the tournament; lots of motivation -offense is shooting 46.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.2% shooting from the field -Sooners defense allows 44.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% -Rhode Island went to their conference tournament final on Sunday and lost by 1 point; bad spot -offense is in poor current form; they’ve scored 61 points or less in three of their last five games -Rams defense allows 45.6% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.4% 9* Play OKLAHOMA (+).
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03-14-18 |
Arizona State v. Syracuse +2 |
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56-60 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
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-Syracuse surprisingly made the NCAA tournament, but good matchup here, and value in the line -offense comes in off a terrible performance; scored just 59 points; expect bounce back effort -Orange allow just 39.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% from the field -Arizona State peaked in mid-December; 12-0 to open the season; 8-11 since; 1-5 last 6 games -offense is stepping up in class; faced defenses that allow 72.5 ppg; opponent allows 8 ppg less -Sun Devils allow 47.8% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 10* Play SYRACUSE (+).
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03-14-18 |
North Carolina Central +5.5 v. Texas Southern |
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46-64 |
Loss |
-105 |
5 h 51 m |
Show
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-NC Central is in good current form; they’ve won 5 straight games; 4 wins by 8 points or more -offense is shooting 46.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.7% shooting from the field -Eagles defense allows 32.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.9% from 3 -Texas Southern had a losing record at 15-19 this season; a fortunate conference tournament win -offense is shooting just 42.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 44.3% shooting -Tigers defense allows 81.4 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 71.5 ppg 9* Play NC CENTRAL (+).
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03-13-18 |
Northern Kentucky +8 v. Louisville |
|
58-66 |
Push |
0 |
6 h 36 m |
Show
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-Northern Kentucky went 22-9 this season; 1 win and 3 close losses to NCAA tournament teams -offense is shooting 48% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.2% shooting from the field -Norse defense allows 30.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 33.8% from three -Louisville is crushed that they didn't make the NCAA tournament; players voted to skip the NIT -offense is in poor current form; they’ve scored 69 points or less in three of their last four games -Cardinals defense is also in poor current form; allowed 74 points or more in their last 3 games 9* Play NORTHERN KENTUCKY (+).
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03-10-18 |
West Virginia -1.5 v. Kansas |
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70-81 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 11 m |
Show
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-West Virginia has lost twice to Kansas this season; playing with legitimate revenge; good spot -offense is averaging 79.9 points per game vs. defenses that give up 71.3 points per game -Mountaineers defense allows just 42% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.2% -Kansas has cruised in their first two tournament games, but this is a high step-up in class -offense has shot 52.1% (61-117) from the field in their last two games; expect regression here -Jayhawks defense had given up 74.9 ppg in their previous 7 games before the tournament 10* Play WEST VIRGINIA (-).
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03-09-18 |
Oregon v. USC -2 |
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54-74 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 8 m |
Show
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-Oregon is playing their 3rd game in 3 nights; overtime and big comeback; terrible spot here -offense is shooting 41.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 44.2% shooting -Ducks defense allows 37.5% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3 -USC cruised to an easy 13-point win last night over Oregon State; excellent scheduling spot -offense is shooting 38.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.1% shooting from 3 -Trojans defense allows just 43.8% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% 9* Play USC (-).
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03-09-18 |
Georgia v. Kentucky -4.5 |
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49-62 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 58 m |
Show
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-Georgia will be playing their 3rd game in 3 nights; off upset win; terrible spot while unrested -offense is shooting 30.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.5% shooting from 3 -Bulldogs defense is stepping way up in class after facing two weak offensive teams; tired legs -Kentucky comes in off a blowout road loss at Florida in their season finale; bounce back effort -offense is shooting 46.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.3% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense only allows 41.1% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play KENTUCKY (-).
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03-08-18 |
Baylor v. West Virginia -6 |
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65-78 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 44 m |
Show
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-Baylor is in poor current form; they’ve lost 3 of their last 4 games by 10 points or more -offense averages 69.9 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 73.6 points per game -Bears defense has given up 71, 77, and 84 points in 3 of their last 4 games; in bad current form -West Virginia comes in off an overtime loss at Texas; expect a big bounce back off that game -offense is averaging 80.4 points per game vs. defenses that give up 71.5 points per game -Mountaineers defense allows just 41.9% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.2% 10* Play WEST VIRGINIA (-).
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03-08-18 |
Colorado v. Arizona -10 |
|
67-83 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 19 m |
Show
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-Colorado played way above their level yesterday; 97 points; 53.2% from 2 and 61.9% from 3 -offense is shooting 33.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.2% shooting from 3 -Buffaloes defense has given up 73 points or more in 5 of their last 6 games; terrible form -Arizona is 5-1 over their last 6 games; lone loss came in overtime; excellent scheduling spot -offense is shooting 50.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.7% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense allows just 43.2% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play ARIZONA (-).
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03-08-18 |
Boston College v. Clemson -5 |
|
82-90 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 35 m |
Show
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-Boston College has to be drained after 4 starters played 37 minutes or more; bad spot unrested -offense is shooting 30.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.7% shooting from 3 -Eagles defense allows 47.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45% -Clemson comes in off a loss at Syracuse in their season finale; strong bounce back effort here -offense is shooting 37% from three vs. defenses that only give up 34.8% shooting from three -Tigers defense only allows 40.8% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play CLEMSON (-).
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03-07-18 |
Arizona State -7 v. Colorado |
|
85-97 |
Loss |
-102 |
4 h 58 m |
Show
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-Arizona State is just 1-4 their last 5 games, but good matchup here; won by 14 and lost in OT -offense is averaging 83.5 points per game vs. defenses that give up 72.6 points per game -Sun Devils allow 43.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% from the field -Colorado has also lost 4 of their last 5 games; 3 by double digits; that trend continues here -offense is shooting 31.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.2% shooting from 3 -Buffaloes defense has given up 73 points or more in 4 of their last 5 games; terrible form 9* Play ARIZONA STATE (-).
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03-05-18 |
BYU v. St. Mary's -5 |
|
85-72 |
Loss |
-107 |
11 h 26 m |
Show
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-BYU has alternated wins and losses over their last 5 games; trend continues off a close win -offense is shooting 31.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.1% shooting from 3 -Cougars defense has given up 70 points or more in 5 of their last 6 games; terrible form -St. Mary’s beat BYU twice already this season; good matchup based on the pace; same here -offense is shooting 40.8% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.6% shooting from three -Gaels defense allows just 63.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 71.9 points per game 10* Play ST. MARY’S (-).
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03-03-18 |
North Carolina v. Duke -7 |
|
64-74 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
|
-North Carolina hits the road off a stunning last second home loss to Miami; bad spot here -offense shot 54.4% (31-57) from the field and 48.1% (13-27) from 3; major regression coming -Tar Heels give up 40.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 36.8% from 3 -Duke returns home off a road loss; 14-1 SU at home; last home game with revenge; big effort -offense is shooting 51.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 42.6% shooting -Blue Devils defense allows just 63.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74.9 ppg 10* Play DUKE (-).
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03-03-18 |
St Bonaventure v. St. Louis +2 |
|
64-56 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 9 m |
Show
|
-St. Bonaventure hits the road off 4 straight close games; last was a triple OT win; bad road spot -offense has been much worse on road this season; averaging -8.5 points per game less than home -Bonnies' defense has given up 79.3 points per game over their last 4 games; poor current form -Saint Louis returns home to play their last home game with revenge; excellent scheduling spot -offense has scored 70 points or more in 5 of their last 6 home games; terrific current form -Billikens' defense allows just 61.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 73.3 ppg
9* Play SAINT LOUIS (+).
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03-03-18 |
Colorado v. Utah -9 |
|
54-64 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 59 m |
Show
|
-Colorado hits the road off a last home game underdog win over UCLA; bad spot on the road -offense is shooting 42.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 44.3% shooting -Buffaloes defense has given up 249 total points in their last 4 road games; poor current form -Utah comes in off an ugly 16-point home loss to USC; last home game here, so expect big effort -offense is shooting 47.4% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 44.2% shooting -Utes defense only allows 38.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.7%
9* Play UTAH (-).
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03-02-18 |
Iowa State v. Oklahoma -10 |
|
60-81 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 35 m |
Show
|
-Iowa State is 0-9 in true road games this season; losing by an average of 14.1 points per game -offense has scored 70 points or less in their last 5 road games; 1-7 when scoring less than 70 pts -Cyclones defense allows 47% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% -Oklahoma returns home off a 23-pt blowout road loss; last home game with revenge; big effort -offense is shooting 50.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 42.9% shooting -Sooners defense allows 43.5% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% 10* Play OKLAHOMA (-).
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03-02-18 |
Kent State v. Akron -1.5 |
|
65-67 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 37 m |
Show
|
-Kent State hits the road where they’ve lost 4 straight; off a last home game OT win; bad spot -offense is shooting 30.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.9% shooting from 3 -Golden Flashes allow 46.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 44.5% -Akron has played 3 of their last 4 games on the road; big effort in last home game with revenge -offense is shooting 39.7% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from 3 -Zips defense only allows 31% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3 9* Play AKRON (-).
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03-01-18 |
Oregon v. Washington State +9 |
|
76-78 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 54 m |
Show
|
-Oregon has played 4 straight draining games with 2 of last 3 going to overtime; bad road spot -offense is shooting 31.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from 3 -Ducks defense gives up 38.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3 -Washington State returns home off back-to-back road games; lost last home game; big effort -offense is shooting 37.9% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 34.9% shooting from 3 -Cougars defense allows 32% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.8% from 3 10* Play WASHINGTON STATE (+).
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03-01-18 |
Troy State v. Georgia State -7.5 |
|
83-70 |
Loss |
-104 |
6 h 20 m |
Show
|
-Troy hits the road where they are just 3-9 SU this season; off a last home game win; bad spot -offense is shooting 30.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Trojans defense allows 44.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 44% -Georgia State returns home off 3 road games; lost their last home game; big effort with revenge -offense is shooting 46.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 44.6% shooting -Panthers defense allows 40.4% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.8% 9* Play GEORGIA STATE (-).
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02-28-18 |
Villanova v. Seton Hall +6.5 |
|
69-68 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 18 m |
Show
|
-Villanova playing back-to-back road games off a loss; 4th road game in last 5 games; bad spot -offense has scored 271 points while shooting 52.8% from the field in their last 3 games; regress -Wildcats defense has given up 76 points or more in their last 4 road games; in poor current form -Seton Hall returns home off back-to-back road games; just 3rd home game this month; big effort -offense is shooting 47.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.7% shooting -Pirates defense allows 68.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that score 76.5 points per game 9* Play SETON HALL (+).
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02-27-18 |
Oklahoma v. Baylor -3.5 |
|
64-87 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 24 m |
Show
|
-Oklahoma snapped their 6-game losing streak with a home win on Saturday; back on the road -offense is shooting 31% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.7% shooting from 3 -Sooners defense allows 85.4 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 76.5 ppg -Baylor returns home off a road loss; playing with revenge in their final home game; big effort -offense is shooting 49.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 44% shooting -Bears defense allows 40.2% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 10* Play BAYLOR (-).
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02-27-18 |
Tennessee v. Mississippi State -1.5 |
|
76-54 |
Loss |
-107 |
6 h 19 m |
Show
|
-Tennessee will play back-to-back road games; 1-3 SU in this situation this season; bad spot -offense is shooting 41.9% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.1% shooting -Volunteers defense has given up 216 points in their last 3 road games; in poor current form -Mississippi State is 7-2 SU over their last 9 games; last home game of the season; big effort -offense is shooting 49.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.3% shooting -Bulldogs defense allows 30.8% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 34.6% from 3 9* Play MISSISSIPPI STATE (-).
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02-26-18 |
Duke v. Virginia Tech +6 |
|
63-64 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 21 m |
Show
|
-Duke hits the road off back-to-back blowout home wins; 2-2 SU last 4 road games; bad spot -offense is shooting 34.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.7% shooting from 3 -Blue Devils defense allows 76.9 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 74.7 ppg -Virginia Tech is off an ugly home loss; playing with revenge in their final home game; big effort -offense is shooting 52.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.5% shooting -Hokies defense allows 41.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.7% 9* Play VIRGINIA TECH (+).
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02-25-18 |
Florida State v. NC State -1.5 |
|
72-92 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
|
-Florida State hits the road off back-to-back home wins; 1-2 SU last 3 road games; bad spot -offense is shooting 33.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35% shooting from 3 -Seminoles defense has given up 73 points or more in 14 of their last 15 games; terrible form -NC State has won 3 straight games after losing their previous 2; on an upswing; big effort -offense is shooting 50.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.2% shooting -Wolfpack defense allows 31.8% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 36% from 3 10* Play NC STATE (-).
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02-24-18 |
Arizona v. Oregon -4 |
|
93-98 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 36 m |
Show
|
-Arizona is in major turmoil right now; best player suspended and head coach caught on wire tap -offense is shooting 33.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Wildcats defense allow 36.8% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3 -Oregon stays at home after a confidence building win over Arizona St; big effort with revenge -offense is shooting 49.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 44.1% shooting -Ducks defense only allows 66.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 76.3 ppg 10* Play OREGON (-).
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02-24-18 |
Kansas v. Texas Tech -1.5 |
|
74-72 |
Loss |
-115 |
4 h 27 m |
Show
|
-Kansas hits the road off a 30-point (104-74) revenge home win over Oklahoma; bad spot here -offense shot 60.9% (39-64) from the field and 55.2% (16-29) from 3; major regression coming -Jayhawks defense has given up 74 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games; in bad current form -Texas Tech returns homes off back-to-back road losses; 16-0 SU at home; expect a big effort -offense is shooting 48.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43.7% shooting -Red Raiders defense allows just 60.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 75.9 ppg 9* Play TEXAS TECH (-).
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02-24-18 |
College of Charleston v. William & Mary +1.5 |
|
104-114 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 13 m |
Show
|
-College of Charleston hits the road off a last home game revenge win; clinched #1 seed;bad spot -offense is shooting 32.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.9% shooting from 3 -Cougars defense has given up 74 points or more in their last 3 road games; more of the same -William & Mary will play their last home game with revenge; excellent scheduling spot here -offense is shooting 52.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.3% shooting -Tribe defense has held two of their last four opponents to 69 points or less; in good current form 9* Play WILLIAM & MARY (+).
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02-24-18 |
Tennessee v. Ole Miss +4.5 |
|
73-65 |
Loss |
-110 |
1 h 14 m |
Show
|
-Tennessee hits the road off a bounce back home win; 4th road game in last 6 games; bad spot -offense is shooting 42.2% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43% shooting -Vols defense has given up 151 total points in their last 2 road games; poor current form -Mississippi returns home off back-to-back road games; also lost their last home game; big effort -offense averages 79.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 70.2 points per game -Rebels defense only allows 41% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.2% 9* Play MISSISSIPPI (+).
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02-23-18 |
Ohio State v. Indiana +1.5 |
|
80-78 |
Loss |
-102 |
7 h 20 m |
Show
|
-Ohio State hits the road off a blowout home win; their last 2 road games were blowout losses -offense is shooting 33.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.1% shooting from 3 -Buckeyes defense has given up 153 total points in their last 2 road games; poor current form -Indiana returns home off back-to-back road games with their last being a loss; big effort here -offense is shooting 47% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.5% shooting -Hoosiers defense only allows 68.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 75.5 ppg 10* Play INDIANA (+).
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02-22-18 |
Arizona State v. Oregon -3 |
|
68-75 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 27 m |
Show
|
-Arizona State hits the road off 3 straight home games; off big game loss to Arizona; bad spot -offense is in poor current form; shooting just 29.2% from three over their last five games -Sun Devils allow 47.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% -Oregon returns home off back-to-back road losses by a total of 10 points; big effort coming here -offense is shooting 49.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 44.1% shooting -Ducks defense only allows 66.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 76.1 ppg 10* Play OREGON (-).
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02-21-18 |
St. John's +5 v. Marquette |
|
73-85 |
Loss |
-109 |
7 h 4 m |
Show
|
-St. John’s is on a 4-game winning streak with wins over Duke and Villanova; in excellent form -offense is shooting 36.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 33.9% shooting from 3 -Red Storm allow 41.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% from the field -Marquette is off an upset win at Creighton; top scorer Markus Howard got hurt and is doubtful -offense will miss Howard’s 21.3 points per game tremendously; unlikely to trade points now -Golden Eagles allow 48.2% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.5% from the field 10* Play ST. JOHN’S (+).
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02-20-18 |
Mississippi State v. Texas A&M -6.5 |
|
93-81 |
Loss |
-103 |
7 h 20 m |
Show
|
-Mississippi State lost 2 straight road games then returned home for blowout of rival; bad spot -offense is only shooting 31% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.7% shooting from three -Bulldogs defense is much worse on the road where they give up 6.3 ppg more (72.9-66.6) -Texas A&M returns home off back-to-back road losses; 12-2 SU at home; expect big effort here -offense is shooting 46.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.3% shooting -Aggies defense allows 38% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% 10* Play TEXAS A&M (-).
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02-19-18 |
Oklahoma +8.5 v. Kansas |
|
74-104 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
|
-Oklahoma is just 2-8 over their last 10 games; one of those wins came over Kansas; inflated line -offense is shooting 47.1% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.9% shooting from the field -Sooners allow 44.2% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% from the field -Kansas is off a big comeback home win over West Virginia; trailed by 12 points late; flat spot -offense is in poor current form; they’ve shot just 30.3% from three over their last 5 games -Jayhawks have allowed 48.3% shooting from the field and 43.1% from 3 over their last 5 games 10* Play OKLAHOMA (+).
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02-18-18 |
Nebraska v. Illinois +2 |
|
66-72 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 12 m |
Show
|
-Nebraska has won their last 3 road games SU as underdogs; now laying points; bad spot -offense is shooting 40.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.2% shooting -Cornhuskers defense has given up 148 points in their last 2 road games; 70.6 ppg on the road -Illinois returns home off a road loss at Indiana; only lost 64-63 at Nebraska earlier this season -offense averages 81.2 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 70.6 points per game -Illini defense only allows 32.8% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 34.8% from three 10* Play ILLINOIS (+).
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02-18-18 |
Ohio State +3.5 v. Michigan |
|
62-74 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 48 m |
Show
|
-Ohio State comes in off an ugly 23-point road loss at Penn State; big bounce back effort here -offense is shooting 48.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.6% shooting from the field -Buckeyes allow 41.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.8% from the field -Michigan is off back-to-back blowout wins over Wisconsin and Iowa; big step-up in class now -offense is only averaging 1.2 points per game more than their opponents are giving up (74-72.2) -Wolverines defense allows 35.3% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that also shoot 35.3% from 3 9* Play OHIO STATE (+).
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02-17-18 |
North Carolina v. Louisville -1 |
|
93-76 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 15 m |
Show
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-North Carolina is just 4-4 SU on the road this season; 1-2 last 3 road games; bad spot tonight -offense shot 55% (72-131) from the field in their last 2 games; expect major regression here -Tar Heels defense allows 40.4% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 37% from 3 -Louisville returns homes off a blowout road win; lost 2 of their last 3 home games; big effort -offense is shooting 47.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43% shooting -Cardinals defense allows just 66.6 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 73.7 ppg 10* Play LOUISVILLE (-).
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02-17-18 |
Florida v. Vanderbilt +2 |
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68-71 |
Win
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100 |
15 h 1 m |
Show
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-Florida is in poor current form; 2-3 SU over their last 5 games; off home OT loss; bad spot -offense has scored 69 points or less in 4 of their last 5 games; bad form to be road favorites -Gators defense allows 36.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34.9% from 3 -Vanderbilt is 2-1 over their last 3 games; just 2-7 over their previous 9 games; on an upswing -offense shoots 39.5% from three at home vs. defenses that give up 33.8% shooting from three -Commodores defense allows 71.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 75.6 ppg 9* Play VANDERBILT (+).
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02-17-18 |
Texas A&M v. Arkansas -2.5 |
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75-94 |
Win
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100 |
15 h 0 m |
Show
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-Texas A&M will play back-to-back road games; 3rd road game in last 4 games; bad spot -offense is shooting 32.8% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34% shooting from 3 -Aggies defense has given up 74 points or more in 6 of their last 7 road games; more of the same -Arkansas is 3-0 SU and ATS over their last 3 games; 13-1 at home; big effort with revenge -offense is shooting 50.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.1% shooting -Razorbacks defense allows 41.5% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.8% 9* Play ARKANSAS (-).
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02-16-18 |
Rhode Island v. St Bonaventure +2.5 |
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74-77 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 40 m |
Show
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-Rhode Island hits the road off back-to-back blowout home wins; E.C. Matthews less than 100% -offense has shot 50% (121-242) from the field over their last 4 games; expect regression here -Rams defense allows 47.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% -St. Bonaventure is in terrific current form; won 7 straight games; legitimate revenge; big effort -offense shoots 47% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 44.6% shooting from the field -Bonnies defense allows 39.5% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.4% 10* Play ST. BONAVENTURE (+).
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02-15-18 |
Ohio State v. Penn State -1 |
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56-79 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 58 m |
Show
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-Ohio State upset Purdue on the road and then blew out Iowa at home; now on the road; bad spot -offense is shooting 34.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.2% shooting from 3 -Buckeyes defense gave up 82 points to Penn State at home earlier this season; more of the same -Penn State is 5-1 SU their last 6 games; only loss to Michigan St; 3 days off; great spot at home -offense shoots 47.3% from the field vs. defenses that only allow 43.4% shooting from the field -Nittany Lions defense allows 39.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45% 10* Play PENN STATE (-).
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02-15-18 |
Tulsa v. Connecticut -3 |
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73-71 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
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-Tulsa hits the road off a 10-point come from behind home win in overtime; terrible spot here -offense is shooting 39.5% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 43.4% shooting -Golden Hurricane defense is in poor current form; allowed 75 ppg over their last 4 games -Connecticut returns home off a 21-point loss at Wichita State; big step-down in class; big effort -offense has been much better at home where they average 2.3 points per game more this season -Huskies defense allows 39.5% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play CONNECTICUT (-).
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02-14-18 |
Dayton -5 v. George Mason |
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67-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 40 m |
Show
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-Dayton has lost two of their last three game in overtime; big step-down in class; good spot -offense is shooting 48.5% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.6% shooting from the field -Flyers defense allows 73.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 74.8 points per game -George Mason is just 2-5 SU over their last 7 games; in bad current form; bad spot off a win -offense is shooting 32% from three at home vs. defenses that allow 34.8% shooting from three -Patriots defense allows 75.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 73.4 points per game 9* Play DAYTON (-).
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02-13-18 |
Texas A&M v. Missouri -1 |
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58-62 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 56 m |
Show
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-Texas A&M comes in off their big spotlight home win over Kentucky; bad spot on the road now -offense is shooting 34% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 34.1% shooting from 3 -Aggies defense has given up 74 points or more in all 5 of their conference road games; 77 ppg -Missouri has won 4 consecutive games after losing 4 of their 5 previous games; trending up -offense shoots 38.9% from three at home vs. defenses that give up 32.7% shooting from three -Tigers defense is allowing 66.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74.9 ppg 10* Play MISSOURI (-).
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02-13-18 |
Georgetown v. Butler -11.5 |
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87-83 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 27 m |
Show
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-Georgetown has played in 6 straight close games; 4th road game in last 5 games; bad spot -offense is shooting 42.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 44.1% shooting -Hoyas defense allows 78.1 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 74.4 ppg -Butler returns home off a road loss; also lost their previous home game; big step-down in class -offense is shooting 52.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.8% shooting -Bulldogs defense allows 43% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.3% 9* Play BUTLER (-).
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02-11-18 |
Stanford v. Colorado -2.5 |
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56-64 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 2 m |
Show
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-Stanford is just 2-4 SU over their last 6 games; both wins came at home; bad spot in altitude -offense has struggled mightily on the road recently; scored just 197 points in last 3 road games -Cardinal defense allows 39.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs offenses that shoot 36.4% from 3 -Colorado has won their last 2 games after losing their previous 3 games; on a home upswing -offense is shooting 37.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from 3 -Buffaloes defense allows 69.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 77.3 ppg 10* Play COLORADO (-).
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02-10-18 |
Kentucky v. Texas A&M -4.5 |
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74-85 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 37 m |
Show
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-Kentucky has lost back-to-back games; just 3-7 ATS over their last 10 games; bad road spot here -offense is shooting 29.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 33.5% shooting from 3 -Wildcats defense gave up 73 points at home to A&M earlier this season; bad sign for this game -Texas A&M has won 3 straight games after losing 7 of their previous 9 games; on an upswing -offense is shooting 46.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43.4% shooting -Aggies defense allows just 64.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 78.2 ppg 10* Play TEXAS A&M (-).
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02-10-18 |
Dayton v. VCU -4 |
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84-88 |
Push |
0 |
14 h 18 m |
Show
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-Dayton is in poor current form; 2-4 SU over their last 6 games; 0-3 on the road during that span -offense is shooting 32.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 33.9% shooting from 3 -Flyers defense allows 46.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45% -VCU returns home off a road loss; also lost their last home game; big effort with 27-pt revenge -offense shoots 36.8% from three at home vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from three -Rams defense is allowing 70.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.8 ppg 9* Play VCU (-).
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02-10-18 |
Xavier v. Creighton -1.5 |
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72-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 49 m |
Show
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-Xavier comes in off back-to-back overtime games; 3rd road game in last 4 games; bad spot -offense shot 59.3% from the field and 47.6% from 3 in their last game; regression here -Musketeers allow 37.6% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.7% from 3 -Creighton returns home off back-to-back road games; perfect 13-0 SU at home; big effort -offense is shooting 54% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.7% shooting -Bluejays defense allows 39.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play CREIGHTON (-).
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02-08-18 |
Washington v. Oregon -6.5 |
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40-65 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 31 m |
Show
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-Washington comes in off back-to-back SU underdog wins at home; now on the road; bad spot -offense is shooting 28.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Huskies defense has given up 70 points or more in 3 of their 5 road games; 1-2 in those games -Oregon returns home off back-to-back road games with their last being a 35-pt loss; big effort -offense is shooting 50% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.9% shooting -Ducks defense allows 69.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 76.1 ppg 10* Play OREGON (-).
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02-07-18 |
Duquesne v. Dayton -7.5 |
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73-88 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 36 m |
Show
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-Duquesne has played 6 of their last 7 games in overtime or decided by 3 points or less; bad spot -offense is shooting 41.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.4% shooting -Dukes defense allows 45.8% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.1% -Dayton returns home off back-to-back road losses; 3 days to get ready for this game; big effort -offense is shooting 51.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.3% shooting -Flyers defense allows 72.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 74.7 points per game 9* Play DAYTON (-).
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02-06-18 |
Nebraska v. Minnesota -3.5 |
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91-85 |
Loss |
-116 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
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-Nebraska will be playing their 4th road game over their last 5 games; off upset win; terrible spot -offense is shooting 39.4% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.2% shooting -Cornhuskers defense has given up 156 points to Minnesota in their last 2 meetings; bad matchup -Minnesota returns home off back-to-back road losses; lost their last 2 home games; big effort -offense averages 80.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 71.1 points per game -Golden Gophers allow 38.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.8% 10* Play MINNESOTA (-).
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02-05-18 |
West Virginia v. Oklahoma -2.5 |
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75-73 |
Loss |
-108 |
8 h 0 m |
Show
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-West Virginia is just 2-5 over their last 7 games; off a blowout home win; bad spot on the road -offense is shooting 40.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 42.6% shooting -Mountaineers allow 37.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35% from 3 -Oklahoma returns home off a road loss; 11-0 at home and playing with revenge; great spot here -offense is shooting 52.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 42.8% shooting -Sooners defense allows 42.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% 10* Play OKLAHOMA (-).
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02-03-18 |
Texas Tech v. TCU -3 |
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83-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 35 m |
Show
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-Texas Tech is just 1-6 ATS over their last 7 games; off a road win and home OT win; bad spot -offense is shooting 30.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 33.9% shooting from 3 -Red Raiders defense is in bad current form; allowed 70 points or more in 5 of their last 7 games -TCU will be playing just their 4th home game over the last month; big effort vs. in-state rival -offense is shooting 50.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43.5% shooting -Horned Frogs defense allows 45.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46% 10* Play TCU (-).
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02-03-18 |
Duke -10.5 v. St. John's |
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77-81 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 36 m |
Show
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-Duke lost at home to Virginia and then blew out Notre Dame; expect another blowout here -offense shoots 50.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.4% shooting from the field -Blue Devils defense allows 40.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% -St. John’s has lost 11 straight games; injuries derailed their season; out-classed in this game -offense is shooting 28.5% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 33.6% shooting from 3 -Red Storm defense allows 37.5% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3 9* Play DUKE (-).
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02-03-18 |
Toledo v. Akron +5.5 |
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77-56 |
Loss |
-105 |
9 h 35 m |
Show
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-Toledo needs to play at a fast pace; 1-4 SU when held to less than 70 points; lone win by 2 pts -offense scored just 67 points at home vs. Akron earlier this season; get another slow pace game -Rockets defense allows 46.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.3% -Akron returns home off back-to-back road losses; 10-1 SU at home; big effort with revenge -offense shoots 42.4% from three at home vs. defenses that give up 35.9% shooting from three -Zips defense allows just 31.7% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.6% from 3 9* Play AKRON (+).
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02-01-18 |
SMU -5 v. Tulsa |
|
67-76 |
Loss |
-115 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
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-SMU is 3-1 over their last 4 games after losing their previous 3 games; on the upswing -offense is shooting 47% from the field vs. defenses that allow 43% shooting from the field -Mustangs defense only allows 62 points per game vs. offenses that average 72.6 points per game -Tulsa is just 1-5 SU over their last 6 games; off a 19-point loss to Wichita State; bad spot here -offense is shooting just 43.4% from the field; need to play fast to be successful; terrible matchup -Golden Hurricane defense is in terrible current form; allowed 77.1 ppg over their last 7 games 9* Play SMU (-).
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02-01-18 |
Middle Tennessee v. Old Dominion -3.5 |
|
66-59 |
Loss |
-102 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
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-Middle Tenn St upset Western Kentucky on road then won 2 home blowouts; bad travel spot now -offense averages 70.9 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 72.4 points per game -Blue Raiders' defense much worse on road; allowing 45% FG away, compared to just 37% at home -Old Dominion 7-1 SU at home; spotlight game for ODU with major revenge motive from L2 years -offense averages 78.0 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow just 74.3 ppg overall -Monarchs' strong defense allows only 36.0% FG shooting at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.3%
9* Play OLD DOMINION (-).
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