Basketball Handicapping Info. 2/6/2014

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NBA

Hot teams
-- Spurs won last three games by 2-7-7; they won at Washington in two OTs last night.

Cold Teams
-- Nets lost three of their last four games.
-- Bulls lost four of their last seven games. Golden State is 5-7 since its 10-game winning streak ended.

Series records
-- Spurs won six in row, nine of last ten games with Brooklyn.
-- Bulls lost three of last four visits to Oakland, losing by 17-11-8.

Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Brooklyn games.
-- Five of last six Chicago games stayed under.

Back to backs
-- Spurs are 6-2 vs spread on road if they played night before.

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Thursday's Pac-12 Action
By David Schwab
VegasInsider.com

Second-ranked Arizona is still in control of the Pac-12 regular season title, but last Saturday's stunning two-point loss to California as a six-point road favorite has suddenly opened the door for a few other contenders in the conference. This Thursday, the Wildcats will be back in action against Oregon as part of a Pac-12 double-header that features Oregon State on the road against Arizona State in the nightcap.

Oregon Ducks at No. 2 Arizona Wildcats

The Ducks made some noise in the non-conference portion of their schedule with a perfect 12-0 straight-up record that included a 7-3-1 record against the spread. They started conference play with a tight two-point victory over Utah as 2½-point road favorites, but it has been a train wreck ever since with just two SU victories in their last eight games. Oregon has failed to cover in 10 of its last 11 games and the total has stayed UNDER in its last five outings.

Scoring has not been an issue for this team with an average of 84.7 points per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. This is the sixth-highest scoring total in the nation, but the Ducks are ranked 298th in Division I in points allowed; giving-up an average of 75.4 PPG. They have tightened things up in their last three outings by holding Washington State and USC to a combined 110 points in two wins and UCLA to 70 points in a close two-point loss.

Arizona's loss to Cal was the fourth straight game it failed to cover the spread. It is now 21-1 SU overall with an 8-1 mark in conference play, but this recent slide has dropped it to 13-8 ATS. The Wildcats are 8-5 ATS at home and the total has stayed UNDER in nine of 12 home games with a posted line. They are 4-5 ATS against the Pac-12 this season and the total has stayed UNDER in seven of those nine games. One injury note, starting forward Brandon Ashley (11.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG) was lost for the season after hurting his foot in Saturday's loss.

The Wildcats are averaging 73.5 PPG and shooting a respectable 47.2 percent from the field, but defense has been their strong suit by holding opposing teams to just 56.8 PPG and to 37.6 percent shooting from the field. They are pulling down a total of 39.2 rebounds a game with 25.5 coming on defense, which is the second-highest total in the nation. This is one of the main reasons that the total has stayed UNDER in 15 of 20 games this year.

Arizona opened as an 11.5-point home favorite for Thursday night's battle.

The Wildcats have covered just twice in their last seven home games against Oregon and the total has stayed UNDER in five of those contests. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the last six meetings overall.

Oregon State Beavers at Arizona State Sun Devils

Oregon State improved to 5-4 both SU and ATS in conference play with this past Saturday's 71-67 victory over UCLA as a five-point home underdog. It is now 4-1 SU (3-2 ATS) in its last five games and the total has stayed UNDER in three of those contests. The Beavers are 13-8 SU overall with a 9-8-1 record ATS. They have failed to cover in four of their seven previous road games and the total has stayed UNDER in three of their last five games on the road.

The Beavers are ranked 14th in the nation shooting the ball with a field goal percentage of 49 perfect and they are an above-average scoring team with 77 points a game. The main thing holding this team back from being one of the best in the Pac-12 this season is a defense that is allowing an average of 73.7 PPG. Sunday's victory over the Bruins was just second time Oregon State held an opponent to less than 70 points in its last eight games. It has also had its issues under the boards with an average of 34.6 rebounds a game.

The Sun Devils' three-game SU winning streak came to an end with a 76-70 loss to Stanford as 5 ½-point road underdogs this past Saturday. The loss dropped them to 5-4 in conference play and 16-6 overall. They have gone 4-5 ATS against the Pac-12 and the total has gone OVER in five of their last six conference games. Arizona State has covered in six of 10 home games this season and the total has stayed UNDER in eight of those contests.

This team cruised through the non-conference portion of its schedule with just two losses in 13 games, but it has struggled with consistency from one game to the next against the Pac-12. Arizona State relies heavily on Jahii Carson (42.4 percent) and Jermaine Marshall's (47.5 percent) ability to hit 3-point shots, so if they both get cold it often times finds itself in trouble. Defensively, the Sun Devils are holding teams to an average of 66.9 PPG, but they have allowed 72 points or more in five of their last six games.

The Sun Devils opened as 8.5-point home favorites against Oregon State but the line quickly dropped to 7.

The Beavers are just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 games of this conference clash including a 1-4 mark ATS in their last five trips to Arizona State. The total has gone OVER in six of the last eight meetings in Tempe.

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StatFox Super Situations

CHICAGO at GOLDEN STATE
Play On - Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) after going under the total by 36 or more points total in their last five games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season 52-23 over the last 5 seasons. ( 69.3% | 26.7 units ) 6-5 this year. ( 54.5% | 0.5 units )

CHICAGO at GOLDEN STATE
Play On - Home teams vs. the money line (GOLDEN STATE) after going under the total by more than 6 points in three consecutive games against opponent after going under the total by 24 or more points total in their last three games 41-19 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.3% | 24.8 units ) 3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 3.0 units )

CHICAGO at GOLDEN STATE
Play On - Underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (CHICAGO) after going under the total by 42 or more points total in their last seven games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season 102-54 over the last 5 seasons. ( 65.4% | 42.6 units ) 15-10 this year. ( 60.0% | 4.0 units )

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8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. BROOKLYN
San Antonio is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Antonio's last 13 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 13 games when playing San Antonio

10:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Golden State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Golden State is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Chicago

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StatFox Super Situations

TEMPLE at SMU
Play Against - Home favorites of 10 to 19.5 points (SMU) off a home win scoring 85 or more points, in February games 41-15 over the last 5 seasons. ( 73.2% | 24.5 units ) 3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 1.9 units )

LA-LAFAYETTE at TX-ARLINGTON
Play Against - All teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (TX-ARLINGTON) off a road cover where the team lost straight up as an underdog, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a winning team 140-80 since 1997. ( 63.6% | 52.5 units ) 3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 2.1 units )

TENN-MARTIN at E ILLINOIS
Play On - Road underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (TENN-MARTIN) pathetic team - shooting <=42% with a defense of >=45% on the season, after 2 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 50% or higher 78-38 over the last 5 seasons. ( 67.2% | 36.2 units ) 9-5 this year. ( 64.3% | 3.5 units )

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7:00 PM
TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. OLD DOMINION
Texas-San Antonio is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Old Dominion's last 9 games
Old Dominion is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
LSU vs. GEORGIA
LSU is 0-3-2 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Georgia's last 9 games

7:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
Middle Tennessee is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida Atlantic's last 13 games when playing Middle Tennessee
Florida Atlantic is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Middle Tennessee

7:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Rhode Island is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 6 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. ELON
UNC Greensboro is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Elon
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Elon
Elon is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing UNC Greensboro
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Elon's last 6 games when playing UNC Greensboro

7:00 PM
UAB vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
UAB is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 6 games on the road
Florida International is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Florida International is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

7:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
THE CITADEL vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
The Citadel is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of The Citadel's last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 5 games

7:00 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. WOFFORD
Georgia Southern is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wofford
Wofford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Georgia Southern
Wofford is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Georgia Southern

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. OAKLAND
Cleveland State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Cleveland State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. TEXAS STATE
Louisiana-Monroe is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 6 games on the road
Texas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
DAVIDSON vs. SAMFORD
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Davidson's last 6 games on the road
Davidson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Samford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Samford's last 9 games

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. EASTERN ILLINOIS
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Eastern Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Austin Peay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Austin Peay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tennessee State's last 9 games when playing Austin Peay
Tennessee State is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Austin Peay

8:00 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 5 games on the road
Georgia State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arkansas-Little Rock is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

8:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. RICE
North Texas is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of North Texas's last 11 games on the road
Rice is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games

8:00 PM
BRADLEY vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Bradley is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games
Loyola of Chicago is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
8:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Temple is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Methodist is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
SE MISSOURI STATE vs. SIU EDWARDSVILLE
SE Missouri State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
SIU Edwardsville is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing SE Missouri State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of SIU Edwardsville's last 5 games when playing SE Missouri State

8:30 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. TROY
South Alabama is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
South Alabama is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Troy is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Troy's last 7 games

8:30 PM
MARIST vs. RIDER
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Marist's last 9 games when playing on the road against Rider
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Rider
Rider is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Rider is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:30 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas-Arlington is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas-Arlington is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

9:00 PM
TULSA vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Tulsa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tulsa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
UTAH VALLEY vs. GRAND CANYON
Utah Valley is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Utah Valley is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Grand Canyon is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Grand Canyon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. BELMONT
Murray State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Murray State is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Belmont is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Utah is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

9:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. EAST CAROLINA
Texas El Paso is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games on the road
East Carolina is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
East Carolina is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. MONTANA
Portland State is 1-21 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Portland State is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Montana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montana's last 7 games

9:00 PM
PENN STATE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Penn State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Penn State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Penn State

9:00 PM
OREGON vs. ARIZONA
Oregon is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oregon
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Oregon

9:00 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. WEBER STATE
The total has gone OVER in 9 of North Dakota's last 13 games on the road
North Dakota is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Weber State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Weber State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

9:05 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. IDAHO STATE
Northern Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Idaho State's last 6 games

9:05 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. MONTANA STATE
Eastern Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montana State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montana State's last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. PEPPERDINE
Pacific is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
Pacific is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
Pepperdine is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pacific
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pepperdine's last 6 games when playing Pacific

10:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games

10:00 PM
CS NORTHRIDGE vs. UC DAVIS
CS Northridge is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Davis
CS Northridge is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Davis
UC Davis is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
UC Davis is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games

10:00 PM
TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN vs. SEATTLE
Texas-Pan American is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. UC RIVERSIDE
CS Fullerton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of CS Fullerton's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UC Riverside's last 5 games when playing CS Fullerton
UC Riverside is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against CS Fullerton

10:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. IDAHO
New Mexico State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Idaho
Idaho is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Mexico State
Idaho is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against New Mexico State

10:05 PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Northern Arizona is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento State's last 9 games

10:30 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. UC IRVINE
Long Beach State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against UC Irvine
Long Beach State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against UC Irvine
UC Irvine is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Irvine's last 7 games

11:00 PM
SANTA CLARA vs. BYU
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Santa Clara's last 5 games on the road
Santa Clara is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Santa Clara
The total has gone OVER in 5 of BYU's last 6 games

11:00 PM
ST. MARY'S vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
St. Mary's is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Mary's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Loyola Marymount is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games

11:00 PM
OREGON STATE vs. ARIZONA STATE
Oregon State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona State's last 8 games when playing at home against Oregon State

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Thursday's NBA Tips
By Kevin Rogers
VegasInsider.com

Spurs at Nets

San Antonio: 36-13 SU, 24-25 ATS
Brooklyn: 21-25 SU, 22-24 ATS

We'll see how much gas the Spurs have left in the tank following last night's 125-118 victory in double-overtime at Washington. San Antonio overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to eventually force overtime and did so without point guard Tony Parker, who left after 19 minutes with tightness in his lower back. The Spurs are currently 2-0 SU/ATS on their current seven-game Rodeo Road Trip which will extend through the All-Star break, but Parker is expected sit out tonight's action at the Barclays Center.

The Nets snapped a three-game skid with Monday's 108-102 home win over the struggling 76ers, but Brooklyn failed to cash as nine-point favorites. Joe Johnson sat out the game with tendonitis in his right knee, but the Nets' shooting guard is expected to play tonight after missing just his second game of the season. Since late December, the Nets have won eight of 10 home contests, with the two losses coming to the Thunder and Raptors in the past two weeks.

The last time the Nets and Spurs hooked up in San Antonio on New Year's Eve, Gregg Popovich's team cruised to a 113-92 triumph as 12-point favorites. Johnson, Deron Williams, and Kevin Garnett combined to shoot 8-of-24 from the field in the loss, while Brooklyn allowed 51% shooting from the floor. The Spurs have won six straight meetings in the series, including each of the last three visits to New Jersey/Brooklyn.

San Antonio has played well with no rest recently, winning six of its last seven on the second of a back-to-back, while covering five times in this span. With Parker and Manu Ginobili out already, don't be surprised if Tim Duncan takes a seat as well tonight following the double-overtime win at Washington. The Spurs have thrived in this situation without their "big three" on a Thursday TNT game, beating the Warriors as seven-point underdogs on December 19 in a 104-102 triumph.

Bulls at Warriors

Chicago: 24-24 SU, 22-26 ATS
Golden State: 29-20 SU, 21-26-2 ATS

Following two sub-par offensive performances at New Orleans and Sacramento, the Bulls bounced back nicely with a 101-92 victory at Phoenix to snap a two-game skid. Chicago plays the fifth game of a six-game road swing tonight, as the Bulls have limited the first four opponents to less than 100 points. The win over the Suns marked the first time that Tom Thibodeau's team busted the 100-point mark in regulation since scoring 103 points against the 76ers on January 16, a span of 10 games.

The Warriors were humbled early in Monday's home setback to the Bobcats, 91-75 as 10½-point favorites. Mark Jackson's club scored 18 points or less in three of the four quarters, while the Warriors shot a poor 31% from the floor in the team's second loss to Charlotte this season. Golden State has hit the 'under' in five straight games, while allowing 92 points or less in each of these contests. The Warriors won 10 straight games from late December through early January, but Golden State has covered just three of its last 12 games, while posting a 2-5 SU/ATS record the past seven contests at Oracle Arena.

The Bulls swept the season series from the Warriors last season, including a 113-95 rout as four-point road underdogs last March. The underdog has covered each of the six meetings at Oracle Arena, while the Warriors last cashed in the home favorite role over the Bulls in November 2005. Chicago is on fire in the road 'dog role recently, cashing seven of the last nine opportunities away from the United Center.

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UConn at Cincinnati
By Brian Edwards
VegasInsider.com

Cincinnati (20-2 straight up, 10-7 against the spread) will put its perfect 10-0 AAC record on the line tonight when it takes on Connecticut. The Bearcats will also have a 14-game winning streak at stake vs. the Huskies.

As of early this morning, most betting shops had Cincinnati listed as a five-point home favorite.

Mick Cronin's team hasn't tasted defeat since a December 14 loss at Xavier. Cincy got its best win of the season last week when it went into Louisville and captured a 69-66 win as a nine-point road underdog. The Bearcats hooked up money-line supporters with a generous payout in the +360 range.

Sean Kilpatrick scored a game-high 28 points against U of L. The senior guard was money from the free-throw line at crunch time. Kilpatrick made all 11 of his attempts from the charity stripe, including four on his team's last two possessions. Justin Jackson returned from an ankle injury suffered at Temple two Sundays ago to play like a beast against the defending champs.

Jackson was injured and couldn't play at U of L in the Yum! Center last season, and Rick Pitino's team took advantage of Jackson's absence and dealt out a beatdown. Not last week, though. Jackson scored 11 points, grabbed nine rebounds, dished out three assists, blocked two shots and made a pair of steals in 37 workmanlike minutes.

After the big win at U of L, Sunday's noon tip against South Florida was a vintage letdown spot for Cincy. The Bearcats had to play South Florida to the wire before escaping with a 50-45 triumph. The Bearcats were never a threat to cover the expensive price (-15.5). Kilpatrick scored a game-high 18 points, while Jackson finished with 15 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots.

Connecticut (17-4 SU, 10-9 ATS) has won three in a row and six of its last seven both SU and ATS. The Huskies destroyed Houston by an 80-41 count to take the cash as 13-point home favorites. Shabazz Napier led the way with 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Napier is most likely on his way to earning first-team All-American honors. He hit a buzzer beater to beat Florida and leads his team in four key categories. Napier paces the Huskies in scoring (17.9 points per game), rebounding (6.0 RPG), assists (5.7 APG) and steals (1.9).

UConn has been an underdog three times this season, going 1-2 both SU and ATS. The Huskies won outright at Memphis, but they failed to cover as 'dogs in defeats vs. Louisville and at SMU.

Cincy is unbeaten in 15 home games with a 7-2 spread record. The Bearcats are 3-0 ATS as single-digit home 'chalk.'

The 'under' has been a major money maker in Cincinnati games over the last three seasons. The 'under' started 13-1 for the Bearcats this year before the 'over' emerged in back-to-back games. However, in Saturday's narrow, non-covering home win over South Florida, the 'under' was once again an easy winner.

The 'under' is on a 27-5 run in the last 32 games for Cronin's team, which ranks fourth in the nation in scoring defense by allowing only 56.7 PPG. The 'under' is 8-1 in Cincy's nine lined home games this year.

The 'over' is on an 8-2 run in UConn's last 10 games with a total. The 'over' has hit in all five of its road assignments this year.

ESPN will provide the telecast at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.

B.E.'s Bonus Nuggets

Michigan State will take on a vastly improved Penn State team Thursday at Breslin Center. The Spartans are expecting to get senior center Adreian Payne back into the lineup after an eight-game absence due to a foot injury. Payne, who averages 16.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, has been upgraded to 'probable.' The Nittany Lions have won three straight games, including a stunning triumph at Ohio State last week. Most spots have installed Tom Izzo's team as a 13-point home favorite.

Boise State blew a 14-point lead with 13:37 left in the second half and eventually took a crushing home loss to San Diego State last night. Xavier Thames ignited the Aztecs' comeback and Dwayne Polee II finished the job with a dagger 3-pointer with four ticks remaining. BSU's Derrick Marks missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer. Steve Fisher's team won its 19th consecutive game by a 67-65 count, hooking up its backers as a two-point underdog. Thames scored 23 points for the Aztecs, who will remain a candidate for a No. 1 seed if they keep winning. As for the Broncos, their hopes of a second straight at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament went out the window with the defeat. BSU is winless in eight games against RPI Top-100 opponents.

I've been saying for weeks that Kevin Stallings is doing a helluva job with a depleted Vandy team that plays just six players for most part, with a seventh playing 6-8 minutes per game. Nevertheless, the Commodores have won four in a row with three of those victories as underdogs for nice money-line payouts. I was on Vandy last night and in last week's win at Georgia. The 'Dores held off Tennessee 64-60 at Memorial Gym as 5.5-point home 'dogs.

Wichita State stayed undefeated and took the cash in one of the toughest testers left on its regular-season slate. The Shockers went into Indiana State and seized a 65-58 win as 4.5-point road favorites.

Pitt avoided a three-game losing streak by beating Miami 59-55 last night in Coral Gables. The Panthers needed overtime to get out unscathed, but their backers had to rip up tickets as 5.5-point favorites.

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College Basketball Information

Cincinnati won its last 14 games; they're 10-0 in AAC, 3-2 as favorite at home- they won last two games by total of 8 points. Bearcats are 4-3 in its last seven games with UConn, but Huskies won three of last four in this gym. UConn won five of last six games since getting swept down in Texas, winning last two road games, at Memphis/Rutgers. AAC home favorites of 5 or less points are 5-2 vs spread.

Home side won seven of last eight LSU-Georgia games, with LSU 5-2 in last seven, but losers in last two visits to Athens by 20-9 points. Dawgs lost last three games but are 3-1 at home in SEC, with only loss by 5 to Vandy- home teams are 6-2 vs spread in their SEC games. LSU lost its only two SEC road games, by 14 at Ole Miss, 2 at Alabama. SEC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 10-3-1 vs spread.

Georgia State (-11.5) waxed Ark-Little Rock 99-73 at home Jan 18, with Panthers making 15-34 from arc in game they led 59-29 at half. State is 9-0 in Sun Belt, 4-0 as road favorite, winning away games by 10-23-7-8 points- this is their third game in six nights. UALR won three of its last four games, is 3-1 at home in league, with only loss by 13 to Troy. Sun Belt home underdogs are 3-7 against the spread.

Louisiana Tech is 7-2 in C-USA, 4-0 as home favorites, winning home games by 20-34-20-21 points; Bulldogs are holding foes to 22.6% from arc, #1 in C-USA. First road game in 19 days for Tulsa team that won three of last four games- they split first two conference road games, losing by 4 at Charlotte, winning at Marshall. C-USA home favorites of more than 8 points are 14-5 vs spread.

Utah is 3-6 in Pac-12, but only one of six losses was by more than four points; they're 3-1 at home in Pac-12, winning by 11-18-5 points. Utes (+2.5) lost 59-57 at Washington Jan 8; Utah was 1-15 from arc, in game where both teams shot 52%+ inside arc. Washington lost its last four at home by 9-26-12-5 points; they're 2-2 as road underdogs. Pac-12 home favorites of 9+ points are 10-7 vs spread.

Oregon beat Arizona last two years, by 2-4 points; they're 5-2 against spread in last seven visits to Tucson, but are 2-6 in last eight games, 2-3 on road, with losses by 9-8-4 points. Arizona lost first game of season at Cal Saturday and lost big man Ashley for season; they're 2-3 as home favorites, winning by 35-9-23-12-9 points. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 9-7 vs spread.

Cal-Irvine (-1.5) beat Long Beach 46-44 Jan 9, in brickfest where Irvine scored only 3 points in last 10:00 of game, and both teams shot 38% or less inside arc. UCI won last three series games by 3-7-2 points; they're 1-2 as home favorites, winning by 18-6 points, losing to Hawai'i in OT. Big West home favorites of 7 or less points are 2-6 vs spread. 49ers are on 4-game win streak, winning last two on road, at Cal Poly/Hawai'i.

San Francisco won seven of last eight games with San Diego, winning its last four visits here by 2-10-11-13 points. Dons (-7) won 64-62 in first meeting at home Jan 18, going 6-11 from arc, only 12-22 on line. Toreros covered five of last six games (3-3 SU); they're 2-2 at home, winning by 7-18 points, losing to Pepperdine/Pacific. WCC home favorites of 3 or less points are 5-1 vs spread. Dons are 2-2 as WCC road dogs.

St Mary's (-10) crushed LMU 89-61 at home Jan 25; they've won three in row, 14 of last 15 vs Lions, winning last seven visits here, with six of seven wins by 11+ points. WCC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 2-3 vs spread. Gaels lost three of last four road games- favorites covered four of their five road games. LMU lost eight of last nine games, after its 2-0 WCC start; they lost last two home games, by 14-10 points.

Arizona State won three in row, nine of last ten games vs Oregon State, winning last five in Tempe by 10+ points; Sun Devils won last three at home by 19-4-21 points; they're 3-2 as Pac-12 favorites. Beavers won three of last four games, are 1-2 as road underdogs, losing road games by 6-11-6 points, with only win at Washington State. Pac-12 home faves of 8 or less points are 9-8 against the spread.

Belmont lost 79-74 at Murray State LY, then beat Racers 70-68 in OT in OVC tourney; Bruins got upset at Tennessee Tech last game, are 1-3 as OVC home favorite, winning home games by 11-2-14-3 points. OVC home favorites of 8 or less points are 14-12 vs spread. Murray is 8-1 in OVC, with only loss by 7 at Edwardsville; they won SU at EKU in its only game as conference underdog.

Fort Wayne (-1.5) beat South Dakota State 82-75 at home Jan 11, ending 7-game series skid; Mastodons shot 65% inside arc, survived State's 10 of 22 shooting from arc. Fort Wayne lost last six visits here, last three all by 26+ points- they're 6-1 in Summit, winning at Denver, losing by 14 at South Dakota. Summit League home favorites of 7 or less points are 6-3. Jackrabbits lost last two home games, to Omaha/North Dakota St.

Weber State (-2) won 72-60 at North Dakota Jan 11, making 9-17 from arc; they're 4-0 vs UND in Big Sky play, including 76-74 win in league tourney LY. Wildcats are 2-4 as home favorites, four of six home wins by 7 or less points. North Dakota won/covered four of its last six five games, is 2-2 on road, losing by 13 at Montana, 2 at Portland State. Big Sky home favorites of 9 or less points are 13-10-1 vs spread.

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Today's NBA Picks

San Antonio at Brooklyn

The Nets host a San Antonio team that is coming off a 125-118 win in double overtime over the Wizards and is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games following an ATS victory. Brooklyn is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nets favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: San Antonio at Brooklyn (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 118.108; Brooklyn 126.515 Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 8 1/2; 198 Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 6 1/2; 193 Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-6 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Chicago at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 118.195; Golden State 124.351 Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6; 185 Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 8 1/2; 191 Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+8 1/2); Under

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Oregon at Arizona

The Wildcats look to bounce back from their first loss of the season as they host an Oregon team that is 0-7-1 ATS in its last 8 games against a team with a winning SU record. Arizona is the pick (-10 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-10 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST

Game 505-506: Rhode Island at VCU (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 59.461; VCU 71.969 Dunkel Line: VCU by 12 1/2 Vegas Line: VCU by 15 Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+15)

Game 507-508: Connecticut at Cincinnati (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 68.475; Cincinnati 75.656 Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 7 Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 5 Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-5)

Game 509-510: Cleveland State at Oakland (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 59.510; Oakland 53.087 Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 6 1/2 Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-2 1/2)

Game 511-512: UAB at Florida International (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UAB 57.023; Florida International 52.543 Dunkel Line: UAB by 4 1/2 Vegas Line: UAB by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: UAB (-2 1/2)

Game 513-514: Middle Tennessee State at Florida Atlantic (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 59.166; Florida Atlantic 52.876 Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 6 1/2 Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 4 Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-4)

Game 515-516: LSU at Georgia (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LSU 67.584; Georgia 62.085 Dunkel Line: LSU by 5 1/2 Vegas Line: LSU by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: LSU (-2 1/2)

Game 517-518: TX-San Antonio at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: TX-San Antonio 46.724; Old Dominion 57.429 Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 10 1/2 Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 12 Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (+12)

Game 519-520: Bradley at Loyola-Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 55.336; Loyola-Chicago 56.405 Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 1 Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 4 Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+4)

Game 521-522: UL-Monroe at Texas State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 47.566; Texas State 52.903 Dunkel Line: Texas State by 5 1/2 Vegas Line: Texas State by 3 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Texas State (-3 1/2)

Game 523-524: North Texas at Rice (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 50.093; Rice 51.271 Dunkel Line: Rice by 1 Vegas Line: North Texas by 1 Dunkel Pick: Rice (+1)

Game 525-526: Georgia State at AR-Little Rock (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 61.574; AR-Little Rock 50.581 Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 11 Vegas Line: Georgia State by 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-5 1/2)

Game 527-528: Temple at SMU (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Temple 56.584; SMU 72.237 Dunkel Line: SMU by 15 1/2 Vegas Line: SMU by 13 1/2 Dunkel Pick: SMU (-13 1/2)

Game 529-530: South Alabama at Troy (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 49.933; Troy 48.846 Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 1 Vegas Line: Troy by 1 Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+1)

Game 531-532: UL-Lafayette at TX-Arlington (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 50.864; TX-Arlington 54.864 Dunkel Line: TX-Arlington by 4 Vegas Line: TX-Arlington by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: TX-Arlington (-1 1/2)

Game 533-534: Tulsa at Louisiana Tech (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 58.258; Louisiana Tech 64.986 Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 6 1/2 Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 9 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+9 1/2)

Game 535-536: UTEP at East Carolina (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 61.774; East Carolina 55.160 Dunkel Line: UTEP by 6 1/2 Vegas Line: UTEP by 3 Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-3)

Game 537-538: Washington at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 60.212; Utah 71.340 Dunkel Line: Utah by 11 Vegas Line: Utah by 9 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Utah (-9 1/2)

Game 539-540: Oregon at Arizona (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 62.636; Arizona 80.263 Dunkel Line: Arizona by 17 1/2 Vegas Line: Arizona by 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-10 1/2)

Game 541-542: Penn State at Michigan State (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 59.568; Michigan State 78.626 Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 19 Vegas Line: Michigan State by 13 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-13 1/2)

Game 543-544: CS-Northridge at UC-Davis (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 50.104; UC-Davis 44.922 Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 5 Vegas Line: UC-Davis by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+1 1/2)

Game 545-546: Pacific at Pepperdine (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 59.594; Pepperdine 60.054 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Pepperdine by 3 Dunkel Pick: Pacific (+3)

Game 547-548: Long Beach State at UC-Irvine (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 59.002; UC-Irvine 58.890 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 5 Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (+5)

Game 549-550: CS-Fullerton at UC-Riverside (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 47.913; UC-Riverside 47.260 Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 1 Vegas Line: UC-Riverside by 2 Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+2)

Game 551-552: San Francisco at San Diego (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 59.363; San Diego 59.267 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: San Diego by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+2 1/2)

Game 553-554: St. Mary's at Loyola Marymount (11:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's 63.846; Loyola Marymount 56.375 Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 7 1/2 Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-4 1/2)

Game 555-556: Santa Clara at BYU (11:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 54.641; BYU 66.443 Dunkel Line: BYU by 12 Vegas Line: BYU by 15 Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+15)

Game 557-558: Oregon State at Arizona State (11:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 61.461; Arizona State 72.175 Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 10 1/2 Vegas Line: Arizona State by 7 Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-7)

Game 559-560: UC-Santa Barbara at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 55.442; Hawaii 62.793 Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 7 1/2 Vegas Line: Hawaii by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-4 1/2)

Game 561-562: The Citadel at Appalachian State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 34.436; Appalachian State 48.410 Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 14 Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 10 Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-10)

Game 563-564: Georgia Southern at Wofford (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 44.223; Wofford 51.448 Dunkel Line: Wofford by 7 Vegas Line: Wofford by 9 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+9 1/2)

Game 565-566: NC-Greensboro at Elon (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 42.298; Elon 55.904 Dunkel Line: Elon by 13 1/2 Vegas Line: Elon by 11 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Elon (-11 1/2)

Game 567-568: Davidson at Samford (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 58.782; Samford 48.363 Dunkel Line: Davidson by 10 1/2 Vegas Line: Davidson by 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-8 1/2)

Game 569-570: SE Missouri State at SIU-Edwardsville (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 48.635; SIU-Edwardsville 44.652 Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 3 Vegas Line: SE-Missouri State by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (-1 1/2)

Game 571-572: Tennessee-Martin at Eastern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 42.507; Eastern Illinois 50.160 Dunkel Line: Eastern Illinois by 7 1/2 Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 5 Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (-5)

Game 573-574: Austin Peay at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 44.177; Tennessee State 43.601 Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 1 Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+1 1/2)

Game 575-576: IPFW at South Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 51.723; South Dakota State 57.550 Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 6 Vegas Line: South Dakota State by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: South Dakota State (-4 1/2)

Game 577-578: IUPUI at North Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 39.661; North Dakota State 60.086 Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 20 1/2 Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 23 Dunkel Pick: IUPUI (+23)

Game 579-580: Marist at Rider (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Marist 48.565; Rider 56.920 Dunkel Line: Rider by 8 1/2 Vegas Line: Rider by 6 Dunkel Pick: Rider (-6)

Game 581-582: Northern Colorado at Idaho State (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 56.023; Idaho State 50.580 Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 5 1/2 Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 1 Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-1)

Game 583-584: Murray State at Belmont (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 55.351; Belmont 55.640 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Belmont by 7 Dunkel Pick: Murray State (+7)

Game 585-586: Eastern Washington at Montana State (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 44.244; Montana State 45.137 Dunkel Line: Montana State by 1 Vegas Line: Montana State by 4 Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+4)

Game 587-588: Portland State at Montana (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 50.173; Montana 52.166 Dunkel Line: Montana by 2 Vegas Line: Montana by 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+10 1/2)

Game 589-590: North Dakota at Weber State (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota 47.846; Weber State 59.168 Dunkel Line: Weber State by 11 1/2 Vegas Line: Weber State by 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-8 1/2)

Game 591-592: Northern Arizona at Sacramento State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 48.764; Sacramento State 51.604 Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 3 Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (-2 1/2)

Game 601-602: New Mexico State at Idaho (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 59.481; Idaho 48.034 Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 11 1/2 Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (-8 1/2)

Game 603-604: Robert Morris at Long Island (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 48.175; Long Island 48.084 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Robert Morris by 2 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Long Island (+2 1/2)

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Hoop Trends - Thursday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

The Bulls are 14-0 ATS (11.64 ppg) since Dec 26, 2009 with at least one day of rest after a game in which less than 45% of their baskets were assisted.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

The Nets are 0-12 OU (-13.50 ppg) since Mar 02, 2005 as a dog with two or more days of rest and a total under 204, after a game at home in which more than 70% of their baskets were assisted.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

The Warriors are 8-0-1 ATS (9.83 ppg) since Feb 27, 2010 after Stephen Curry had at least 10 assists in a home loss.

CHOICE TREND:

The Nets are 0-14 ATS (-6.00 ppg) since Feb 18, 1998 after a win at home in which they allowed at least 50% from the field and more than 95 points.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

The Nets are 0-7 ATS (-8.86 ppg) since Mar 05, 2011 at home off a win that broke at least a three-game losing streak.

The Nets are 6-0 OU (20.75 ppg) since Apr 08, 2012 after playing at home when they had at least ten more assists in their previous game than in the game before.