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**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:49 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Big East Trends and Angles

Venue: Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

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Wednesday, Mar. 9
Opening Round

Matchup Records Skinny Projection

No. 8 Georgetown
Overall: 14-17 SU, 15-14 ATS
Totals: 17-12 O/U

No. 9 DePaul
Overall: 9-21 SU, 10-18-1 ATS
Totals: 16-13-1 O/U

(8) Georgetown vs. (9) DePaul (FS1, 7:00 p.m. ET)
It was a disappointing season in D.C. for Georgetown (7-11 Big East), who lost at home in non-conference play to Radford, Monmouth, and UNC-Asheville. The Hoyas actually began Big East action at 4-1, but fell apart to close the season with six consecutive losses, while allowing at least 84 points in each of the past four defeats. Georgetown pulled off the season sweep of DePaul with both victories coming by double-digits. The Blue Demons (3-15 Big East) have dropped seven of the previous eight games with the only win coming against last-place St. John’s. DePaul has cashed the ‘over’ in nine of the past 10 contests, while posting a 3-5-1 ATS record in nine away conference games.

Georgetown 79
DePaul 73

No. 7 Marquette
Overall: 19-12 SU, 12-18 ATS
Totals: 18-12 O/U

No. 10 St. John's
Overall: 8-23 SU, 11-19 ATS
Totals: 16-14 O/U

(7) Marquette vs. (10) St. John's (FS1, 9:30 p.m. ET)
Marquette (8-10 Big East) bounced back from a last-place finish in the Big East last season to move up to seventh this season. The Golden Eagles posted an 0-6 record against the top three teams in the league (Villanova, Xavier, and Seton Hall), while failing to cover in a pair of close victories against St. John’s. The Red Storm (1-17 Big East) were in rebuilding mode this season under Chris Mullin and it showed as St. John’s won only one conference game, coming against DePaul, who finished in ninth place of the league. St. John’s managed a 5-5 ATS record in the final 10 games, but three of the covers came as underdogs of 20 points or more.

Marquette 76
St. John's 66

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:50 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

ACC Trends and Angles

Venue: Verizon Center - Washington, DC

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Wednesday, Mar. 9
Second Round

Matchup Records Skinny Projection

No. 8 Pittsburgh
Overall: 20-10 SU, 12-15 ATS
Totals: 11-16 O/U

No. 9 Syracuse
Overall: 19-12 SU, 15-15 ATS
Totals: 16-14 O/U

No. 8 Pittsburgh vs. No. 9 Syracuse (ESPN, 12:00 p.m. ET)
Pittsburgh (9-9 ACC) pulled off the regular season sweep of Syracuse (9-9 ACC), including a 66-52 triumph at the Carrier Dome as two-point underdogs on February 20. The Panthers slipped up to close the season by losing six of their final nine games, including consecutive defeats as road favorites at Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. Pitt owned one of the top ‘under’ marks in conference play by cashing in 11 of the final 13 ACC contests, while scoring 63 points or less seven times. The Orange isn’t playing its best basketball down the stretch by losing four of their last five contests, capped off by back-to-back losses at Florida State and North Carolina. Syracuse compiled a 5-2 ATS record in its final seven road games, as the Orange goes for its first ever ACC tournament victory.

Pittsburgh 64
Syracuse 68

No. 5 Duke
Overall: 22-9 SU, 13-15-2 ATS
Totals: 12-18-2 O/U

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No. 7 Clemson
Overall: 17-13 SU, 15-11 ATS
Totals: 11-5 O/U

No. 10 Georgia Tech
Overall: 18-13 SU, 16-12 ATS
Totals: 12-17 O/U

No. 7 Clemson vs. No. 10 Georgia Tech (ESPN2, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Clemson (10-8 ACC) put together a surprising 5-1 start in conference action, but stumbled to a 5-7 finish in its final 12 games. One of those defeats came at Georgia Tech (8-10 ACC) on February 23 as the Tigers squandered a double-digit lead in the second half of a 75-73 setback. Clemson won the first matchup with Georgia Tech this season at home, 66-52 to cash as five-point favorites. After starting ACC play at 8-0 ATS, the Tigers managed to cover only four of their final 10 contests. The Ramblin’ Wreck saved its best for last by winning five of their last six games with the only loss coming at Louisville by three points. Tech has dropped four of its previous five ACC tournament openers with the lone victory coming in overtime against Boston College in 2014.

Clemson 71
Georgia Tech 74

No. 6 Virginia Tech
Overall: 18-13 SU, 16-9 ATS
Totals: 12-12 O/U

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**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:50 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Big 5 Tournament Previews
By Marc Lawrence

ACC

PROJECTED FINAL FOUR: MIAMI FLORIDA • NORTH CAROLINA • VIRGINIA • DUKE

The Way We See It: With Louisville on the sidelines paying for its sins (connect the dots... Tricky Ricky in hot water over illicit sex allegations, and the team drowning in sex-for-recruits, and he’s still the Cardinal head coach!), the defacto vote for top gun in the conference this year goes to MIAMI FLORIDA, a unit that has the look and feel of the team to beat. All the ingredients are in place for this squad who lost in the NIT title game last year, with 4 returning starters back keyed by two senior starting guards, a 7-foot senior shot-blocking center and arguably the best coach in the conference.

NORTH CAROLINA, owners of a 41-19 SU mark in this event since 1991, will be the favorite - and perhaps justifiably so. While the Heels are 17-6 SU as top seeds in this event, they are just 7-14-2 ATS when carrying the pressure of being the No. 1 seed. Last year they rode the loss of legendary coach Dean Smith to the title game, but it was 2008 the last time UNC managed to cut down the nets as the top dog in this tourney. Despite being a Top 10 rebounding team, a staggering 3-15-3 ATS mark in this tourney when not favored by more than 11 points is a major concern.

VIRGINIA has been the top seed (and regular season champion) each of the previous two years of this tourney. The Cavs fell to Carolina in the semifinals last year and have cashed in only 5 of their last 14 games in this event. A rotten 2-9-1 ATS mark as conference tourney favorites is a sticking point.

And then there is DUKE who, despite being down a notch or two this season, must be respected given its 37-7 SU mark in this tournament since 1999. However, a 1-7 ATS mark in its last eight ACC tourney tiffs is a certainly a put-off.

THE SLEEPER: NOTRE DAME
The Fighting Irish gained nod over Pittsburgh by virtue of being the defending champ. The Dame took down Miami Florida, Duke and North Carolina en route to claiming the crown last year and that experience, along with a trip to the Elite Eight, should bode well this go round.

KEY TOURNEY BEST BET: PLAY AGAINST: NOTRE DAME IN GAME ONE
We realize the Irish get our call as the ‘Sleeper’ in this event. The reason for fading them out of the gate, though, is the fact that the defending champion in the ACC tournament is 2-13 ATS in its first round game the following season. Ouch!

BIG TEN

PROJECTED FINAL FOUR: MICHIGAN STATE • INDIANA • MARYLAND • PURDUE

The Way We See It: Once again this season the NCAA Tournament committee will have its hands full trying to decide which teams to leave home from the powerful Big Ten conference with as many as eight 20-win teams expected to crash the party (and that's not including Northwestern).

It's been a long time between drinks of water since the Big Ten won a NCAA championship, but our feeling is MICHIGAN STATE has the chance to be the first team from this loop to cut down the nets in the Big Dance since they last did it in 2000. The Spartans certainly have all the attributes - read: No. 1 team in the land in Rebound Margin, Defensive Field Goal percentage and 3-Point Offensive Field Goal Percentage! It's the Tom Izzo brand, and it works, with wins over Kansas, Louisville and the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten (Indiana) its no wonder this team is 5-0 SU against greater than .800 competition this season...

INDIANA captured the regular season title but was bounced in the first round (as a No. 7 seed) by Maryland last year and is just 4-12 SU in this event since 2004. Its best weapon is a No. 3 ranked Offensive Field Goal shooting squad, but top seeds in this tourney are a mediocre 21-22 ATS all-time...

Like the Hoosiers, MARYLAND, a team of straight shooters (No. 12 in the nation in Offensive Field Goal percentage), lost wind from their sails in dropping three of their final five games at press time. The Terps bring a 4-1-1 ATS conference tourney ledger of late in to this event but have struggled against quality opponents in conference tourney play, going 3-11 SU versus .735 or greater competition.

WISCONSIN, last year's champion, received stunning news when iconic head coach Bo Ryan called it quits in mid December. The Badgers got off to a rocky start under interim coach Greg Gard, losing four if its first five conference games by a total of 15 points, but have bounced back to win nine of their last ten games at press time including victories over Michigan State, Indiana and Maryland. They could be dangerous.

THE SLEEPER: MICHIGAN

As readers of the PLAYBOOK know, we're big fans of John Beilein. His troops dominated .800 or less opposition this season (18-2 SU at press time) while Beilein is an outlandish 47-27 SU and 47-25-2 ATS in post-season games... Note: The Wolves have devoured No. 4-8 seeds in conference tourney play, going 9-4 SU and 11-2 ATS.

KEY TOURNEY BEST BET: PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE WITH REVENGE

It's an oldie but goodie and once again we'll take a leap of faith with Tom Rizzo not all that hard, actually - and back his troops with revenge in this affair. It would serve you well to note that the Spartans are 30-12 SU and 28-12-2 ATS with same season conference revenge since 2000, including 22-1 SU and 18-3-2 ATS when favored by four or more points, and 6-1-1- ATS in this tourney. Whew!

BIG 12

PROJECTED FINAL FOUR: KANSAS • WEST VIRGINIA • OKLAHOMA • IOWA STATE

The Way We See It: With only two teams in the conference owning a losing record, its conceivable seven teams from this loop could receive invites to the Big Dance.

However, unlike the three Big 12 teams that sported 30-win seasons two years ago, only KANSAS appears headed in that direction. The Jayhawks winners of 11 consecutive conference crowns - are once again the overwhelming choice to cut down the nets as they have reached the title game in this tourney 12 times since 1996. And when they do arrive to the championship game they've been like an annuity, going 9-2 SU and 8-3 ATS in their last eleven title games (lost to Iowa State in the finale last year).

Bob Huggins' WEST VIRGINIA squad gains the 2nd nod, thanks to a glass-cleaning machine that ranks No. 8 in the land in Rebound Margin. Yes we realize the Mountaineers have lost the money in each of their last nine conference tourney affairs, but Huggy Bear is 30-9 SU in these games when his team owns a win percentage of more than .666. He is also 8-2 SUATS in conference tourney versus No. 1 or No. 2 seeds.

OKLAHOMA lived a good portion of the season in the pole position of the national polls before being toppled for good in early February. The Sooners, though, were just 3-10 ATS as conference favorites this season and area paltry 2-14 ATS in their last sixteen games in this tournament, going one-and-out three of the last four years. Yech.

IOWA STATE, champs each of the past two seasons in this event, have the makings of making a deep run once again this campaign with a veteran team that's been there and done that. The Cyclones chewed up sub .590 opposition this season (11-0 SU) and could be a finalist once again.

THE SLEEPER: BAYLOR

When it comes down to it its all about the completion for Baylor. The Bears devoured sub .750 opponents this season, winning 19 of 21 games on the scoreboard, while going 7-3-1 ATS in those games against the Big 12. An 18-11 ATS mark in this tourney this decade, including 13-5 ATS versus .750 or less opposition, says it all. You know what to do.

KEY TOURNEY BEST BET: PLAY ON the No. 2 seed in the semifinal round

Results speak for them selves: since 2006 the No. 2 seed in this tourney is 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS in semifinal games, including 5-0 SUATS the last five (see Iowa State over Oklahoma last year).

PAC 12

PROJECTED FINAL FOUR: ARIZONA • OREGON • UTAH • CALIFORNIA

The Way We See It: If it appears the PAC-12 is down this season it’s because they are. Nine players from the conference were taken in the first round of the NBA draft the past two seasons, with ARIZONA leading the way with five. Nonetheless, because of relentless recruiting, the Wildcats depth runs deep and last year’s Elite Eight squad nabs the top spot in our Final Four once again this year. After 4 consecutive losses in title games, Zona finally climbed the ladder and cut down the nets in this event last year when they drilled Oregon, 80-52 in the championship game. Sean Miller’s troops destroyed .750 or less opposition this campaign (it’s a good thing the loop is down), winning 20 of 23 games at press time. That should get them back to the finals this year.

OREGON brings a stellar 19-10 SUATS all-time mark in this tourney into this year’s event, including 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS versus losing foes, and 4-0 ATS as favorites of 6 or more points. A 4-1 ATS dog log this season puts comfortably into just about any role in this affair.

After misfiring early in February, UTAH closed like a freight train to conclude the regular season and is a prime player in this tournament. An 11-1 SU mark versus .590 foes this season, along with a 9-3 ATS record of late in conference tourneys makes the Utes ultra dangerous.

CALIFORNIA has struggled in this tourney with a 2-6 SUATS record in its last eight games. The Bears were sent packing in a 22-point loss by Arizona as 18.5-point dogs last year and are just 2-10 ATS as tourney dogs but are vastly improved this year. A team no one will want to face n this event.

THE SLEEPER: OREGON STATE

The Beavers are another 5 returning starter entry that could do damage early in in this event. Head coach Wayne Tinkle’s troops have pissed themselves as dogs of more than 3 points under his lead (2-17 SU and 4-15 ATS) but have been competitive (11-3) against losing teams. That should carry them past the first round, and who knows what can happen thereafter.

KEY TOURNEY BEST BET: PLAY ON THE UNDERDOG IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Despite a loss last year, the record of the dog in PAC 12 championship games is now 7-2 ATS the last eight years. With this group as tightly packed as can be, the points are certainly the play in this year’s title game as well.

SEC

PROJECTED FINAL FOUR: KENTUCKY • TEXAS A&M • VANDERBILT • LSU

The Way We See It: With four new coaches roaming the sidelines, the SEC is down deeply from past editions (ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi has only four teams from the loop in this years March Madness tourney), it's still KENTUCKY that garners all the praise. A sweep of last year's conference tourney moved the Wildcats record to 51-11 SU and 40-20-2 ATS in this event since 1992. We're not about to step in front of that, not with a coach in John Calipari that is 35-1 SU and 20-16 ATS as a No. 1 seed in conference tournament play in his career...

TEXAS A&M hit a 0-4 SUATS wall early in February but managed to right itself with five straight season ending wins at press time to earn the runner-up position. The Aggies, though, will need to do better than they have in the past in this event (1-3 SUATS, going one-and-out each of the last two years). A refreshing 9-3 SU and 7-4-1 ATS mark versus .640 or greater opposition this season bodes well.

A lot more was expected from VANDERBILT this campaign, a team with its top 8 scorers back from a 20-win team last season. In fact, many thought the Commodores would challenge Kentucky for supremacy in the SEC. Still, a late season surge holds promise, as does a 12-3 SU and 9-4 ATS mark versus sub .600 foes this season.

LSU is led by 6-10 newcomer of the year, Ben Simmons soon to be a mainstay in the NBA. The Tigers, though, struggled away from home this campaign (3-9 SU and 2-10 ATS) and were sketchy at best against avenging foes (5-5 SU and 1-9 ATS). They will need a big run to impress the NCAA Tournament brass.

THE SLEEPER: SOUTH CAROLINA

The Gamecocks outplayed the preseason prognosticators that had them pegged as the 10th choice in this league. The rowdy roosters are 4-0 AST as favorites of 6 or more points in this tourney as well as 4-1 ATS as dogs of more than 8 points. The problem is head coach Frank Martin is just 6-16 SU and 7-14-1 ATS as a dog versus inferior foes and that will likely blow out the candle they've held with a surprising season this campaign.

KEY TOURNEY BEST BET: PLAY ON KENTUCKY IN THE SEMI OR FINAL ROUND

As alluded to above, John Calipari has dominated in conference tourney play, especially in Semi and Final round games where his teams smell the blood, going 27-5 SU and 23-9 ATS, including 26-1 SU and 20-8 ATS as a favorite. Enough said.

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:50 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

College hoops betting breakdown for the major conference tournaments

College basketball bettors were teased with a slate of mid-major conference tournaments last week, but now we get down to the nitty gritty. The seven major conferences headline the remaining tournaments this week, in what is truly one of the toughest tests for both sportsbooks and bettors.

With so many games on the go – and quick turnarounds - it’s nearly impossible to keep track of every team in every conference. In order to give you a head start on your handicapping, we highlight the seven major conference tournaments, breaking down the favorites to win and underdogs to look out for this coming week.

American Athletic Conference (March 10-13)

Favorite: Temple Owls (20-10, 14-4 in conference) – Temple has the inside track in the AAC, thanks in large part to SMU’s postseason ban. The Owls aren’t blowing away teams on the scoreboard, playing a controlled pace that averages just 68.5 points per game, which is why Temple is 3-7 Over/Under in its last 10 games including five straight Unders to finish the season.

Underdog: Houston Cougars (22-8, 12-6) – Tough to call the No. 2 seed an underdog but with SMU banned, the Cougars slide into the second spot. But don’t think they don’t deserve it. Houston took a little while to gain traction but has an extremely talented team that won three in a row and six of its last seven to end conference play. The Cougars beat Temple in Philadelphia and lost to the Owls by three at home.

Atlantic Coast Conference (March 8-12)

Favorite: North Carolina Tar Heels (25-6, 14-4) – The Tar Heels (+185 to win) take plenty of momentum into the ACC tournament, going into Durham and stealing a win from rival Duke this past weekend. North Carolina has plenty of options on offense but defensive lulls have burned this team, and defense wins in the college postseason.

Underdog: Virginia Tech Hokies (18-13, 10-8) – The Hokies (+3,300 field) are pegged as the No. 6 seed and get the winner of the Florida State-Boston College game. Surviving that, Virginia Tech meets up with a Miami team it just crushed by 15-points as a 6-point underdog. The Hokies have won five straight and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 contests.

Big East (March 9-12)

Favorite: Villanova Wildcats (27-4, 16-2) – Villanova is a hefty +111 favorite to win the Big East tournament, but has wobbled a bit down the stretch. While still closing out the regular season campaign on with a 9-1 SU mark in the final 10 games, the Wildcats failed to cover in all but two of their last seven outings. Could those blown covers be a reason to worry Villanova faithful?

Underdog: Seton Hall Pirates (22-8, 12-6) – The Pirates are fueled by star guard Isaiah Whitehead, who averaged almost 27 points over the final four games of the season. Seton Hall went 3-1 SU and ATS in that span, and closed conference play with wins in five of its final six games – including a victory over No. 2 Xavier.

Big Ten (March 9-13)

Favorite: Michigan State Spartans (26-5, 13-5) – The Spartans didn’t win the Big Ten regular season title but did thump Indiana back on Valentine’s Day, which is why we’re giving MSU the edge here. Michigan State flexed its muscles to end the schedule on a six-game winning streak, boasting an average margin of victory of more than 21 points per game, and easily covering in each of those outings. Tom Izzo is a master of getting his team to peak at the right time.

Underdog: Purdue Boilermakers (24-7, 12-6) – The Boilermakers steadied the ship after an up-and-down February, closing Big Ten play with win straight winds. Purdue is shooting 56.3 percent during that three-game run, the highest clip in the country over that span. The Boilermakers have an OT win against Michigan State and stood toe-to-toe with Indiana at Assembly Hall in their most recent loss.

Big 12 (March 9-12)

Favorite: Kansas Jayhawks (27-4, 15-3) – The Jayhawks (+130) haven’t lost since Jan. 25 and avenged that loss to Iowa State by beating the Cyclones in the season finale, capping an 11-game win streak to finish the Big 12 calendar. Kansas will enjoy a healthy home-court feel with the conference tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.

Underdog: Texas Longhorns (20-11, 11-7) – The Longhorns are long shots, priced at +1,200 to win the Big 12 tournament, but not too many know how to make a splash in the postseason like Shaka Smart. This time of year is the reason why Texas went and scooped VCU’s famed Cinderella man. The Horns can play with top competition, and won three of their last four games with the lone loss coming to KU.

Pac-12 (March 9-12)

Favorite: Arizona Wildcats (24-7, 12-6) – Arizona got the nod from oddsmakers, ahead of regular season champ Oregon (+350). The Wildcats are stacked with top talents, and get the job done on both ends of the floor, but stumbled toward the end of the season, going 2-2 in the final four – and that win over Cal needed some late-game magic.

Underdog: Utah Utes (27-7, 13-5) – The Utes (+360) have won seven in a row heading into the postseason, including a win over Arizona at home. Utah did benefit from a home-friendly finish, playing five of those games at Salt Lake City, but this program is solid on both ends of the floor and took down some big name programs, like Duke, Temple, and San Diego State.

SEC (March 9-13)

Favorite: Kentucky Wildcats (23-8, 13-5) – The Wildcats (Even) finished second in the SEC to Texas A&M (+375) but when it comes to raw talent, UK is tough to match. John Calipari couldn’t care less about the regular season and after two strong wins to close out the campaign, Kentucky looks to be in postseason form. Junior Derek Willis returned from an ankle injury just in time, giving UK some much-needed veteran stability and toughness.

Underdog: Vanderbilt Commodores (19-12, 11-7) – A strong finish to the season has Vanderbilt set as the second overall favorite to win the SEC tournament (+350), riding into the postseason with a 6-2 mark in its final eight games, including a win over Kentucky. The Commodores can knock down the 3-pointer and don’t give up many 3-point looks, which makes them a dangerous team come tourney time.

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:51 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Tips and tactics for betting college basketball's conference tournaments

The major NCAAB conference tournaments get underway this week and with so many games on the schedule, it can be a lot for even a seasoned sports bettor. So we've enlisted the help of our Experts to give you tips and advice on how to handicap the plethora of college hoops games like a pro.

Power Sports - "Teams that hold the most value - are often underdogs with nothing to lose. For instance, we've already seen an No. 8 seed (Austin Peay) win the OVC. Nobody is giving teams like the Governors a chance and they are the ones who can often provide the most value. Conversely, the chalk that should give you pause are those bubble teams that are perceived as having to win. If those teams were so deserving of favorite status, then they probably wouldn't be in the position they are in. One specific thing I will look to do is bet Unders late in Conference Tournaments. Teams involved have typically played a number of days in a row and fatigue can be a factor."

Steve Merril - "The biggest difference in conference tournament games compared to regular season games is the lack of rest. Most teams must play at least three games in a row (sometime more) in order to win their conference tournament championship. This means teams with deeper benches and more depth often hold a bigger edge than they would in a regular season game, especially when facing an opponent that plays their starters extended minutes with less backup depth.

"The lines are also much sharper in conference tournaments because oddsmakers have several months of conference-only games which accurately depict the strengths and weaknesses of each team against common opponents. While many lines are sharp for this reason, there is still an opportunity for a smart handicapper to exploit several weak lines. These often occur when a team is overrated or underrated based on the overall conference stats. For example, a team has lost a key player to injury late in the season, or vice-versa when a team has regained a star player that missed several games. Or maybe a young team has gained experience and is playing much better than early in the year. These situations often present excellent value in conference tournaments as the oddsmakers are slow to adjust their overall power ratings for both underrated and overrated teams."

Ben Burns - "Be careful with teams who have already secured an automatic bid to the Big Dance. While these teams want to win their conference tournaments, some more than others, they also know they've got bigger games to come. Looking ahead is only natural."

Marc Lawrence - "One of my favorite edges in conference tourney games is backing winning teams seeking revenge against losing teams. It’s often easy for good teams to play down the the level of opposition in postseason affairs, but given the incentive of embarrassing regular season revenge these quality teams in payback mode tend to use it as added incentive to boost their chances."

"Speaking of revenge, look for teams who were knocked out of last year’s conference tourney to play with an added measure of revenge when they hook the same team that sent them packing last year. When properly applied, these two revenge incentives can be money in the bank this time of the season."

Teddy Covers - "First, pay attention to depth concerns. A squad with a ten deep rotation has a legitimate edge over a team that goes only seven deep when both schools are playing on the second, third or fourth night in a row. Second, pay attention to statistical anomalies. A team that pulls an upset by shooting 15-22 from three point range will be hard pressed to do it again the next day. Third, beware of false favorites. There are plenty of coaches who care a lot more about next weekend than this weekend. Expending enormous energy to try to win a conference tourney title is not always in their best interests and you'll see them play like it."

AAA Sports - "As primarily a situational handicapper, I usually roll with the punches come tournament time and adjust my styles accordingly. One thing that I do keep track of for the start of the conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament itself is recent form. If a team backs its way into the tournament and squares off against another which is firing on all cylinders, this scenario will often result in us pulling the trigger on the hot side. One other factor in the conference tournaments which we always take into account is how the teams fared in the regular season against each other, revenge is a powerful motivating factor and one which we take very seriously."

Will Rogers - "I definitely like to ride the hot teams when it comes to the conference tournaments, paying more attention to the stats over the last five games than the overall numbers. A prime example of this last season would be Notre Dame beating out Duke and North Carolina to win the ACC title. Keep an eye on the Utah Utes out in the Pac-12, they appear to be peaking at the right time, winning seven straight heading into their conference tourney."

"Big" Al McCordie - "As a handicapper, I believe it's important to recognize that the regular season and postseason (in all sports) are two very different animals. The methodologies I use in the regular season don't necessarily apply to the postseason. The corollary to this is to understand that, just because a team is playing well (or poorly) at the end of its regular season, doesn't mean its level of play will carry over to the post-season. For example, since 1991, teams on a 5-game (or worse) losing streak to end their regular season have covered 67 percent as a favorite in their initial conference tourney game. Likewise, teams on a five-game (or better) winning streak to end their regular season have covered just 29 percent of the time as an underdog in their initial conference tourney game."

"Another thing to bear in mind is that, even though history often repeats itself, sometimes a particular postseason can have its own unique trends. Therefore, it's important to understand what is going on in the short term, as well as what has occurred in the past. This season, through Sunday, March 6, home teams have been dreadful in the conference tournaments, as they're 6-21-1 ATS, including 0-10-1 ATS vs. opponents off a loss. And favorites of four or more points are a wallet-busting 23-43-1 ATS thus far, including 16-35-1 ATS versus revenge-minded foes. I try to balance the short term and long-term data to come up with the very best plays.

SPS Investors - "Teams like Duke, UNC, and Kentucky are all typically heavy wagers for the casual public. Because of this the oddsmakers are able to intentionally inflate spreads, knowing that they will receive public money, no matter the line they release. What this typically does is provide value on the other side. Many teams entering the conference tournaments have also punched their tickets into the Big Dance, which means that win or lose the tournament, they will be continuing on into the postseason. Meanwhile, there are other teams who are considered on the bubble and their entry into the NCAA Tournament is not set in stone. These teams need a strong showing in the conference tournament in order to sway the committee into giving them an invite. These are the teams that often have the most value in these tournaments."

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:51 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Preview: Wolfpack (16-16) at Blue Devils (22-9)

Date: March 09, 2016 2:00 PM EDT

Anthony 'Cat' Barber and Grayson Allen are set for one final duel between ACC scoring leaders.

The explosive guards from North Carolina State and No. 19 Duke figure to be part of an entertaining affair Wednesday in a conference tournament second-round matchup in Washington D.C.

Barber averaged 23.4 points in the regular season and Allen 21.5 as the only players in the conference to top 20. While the 6-foot-2 Barber was known more for his driving ability as he finished the regular season as one of the nation's leaders with 261 free throw attempts, the 6-5 Allen is the better 3-point shooter at 42.3 percent with a reputation as one of college basketball's best dunkers.

Allen wasn't always so proficient from long range, connecting at 34.6 percent on 3-pointers last season as a freshman when he averaged 4.4 points. He and Clemson's Jaron Blossomgame tied in coaches' voting for the conference's most improved player.

"In Grayson's case, I don't think there's anybody who's improved as much in the country," coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "No one's produced a 17-point differential than what they've scored before."

Duke (22-9) took both matchups this season over North Carolina State, ending its season-worst three-game slide by rallying from seven down at halftime for an 88-78 road victory Jan. 23. Allen scored 28 points and Barber had 19.

The teams met two weeks later in Durham and the Blue Devils won 88-80, as Allen outscored Barber 28-26.

Barber is looking forward to a rematch after helping the Wolfpack (16-16) advance past Wake Forest 75-72 on Tuesday. He started 2 of 11 from the field before making five of his final 10 shots for 22 points.

"It's great to play Duke again," Barber said. "We're looking forward to it. We're going to come out tomorrow and try to get this win."

Freshman Maverick Rowan made a season-high six 3-pointers and scored 24 points. Rowan credited Barber for setting screens to get him open, and Barber returned the compliments.

'Mav got great looks, and he was knocking them down,' he said.

Rowan went 5 of 16 from beyond the arc in the two losses to the Blue Devils.

Duke is second in the ACC in 3-point shooting at 38.9 percent. The Blue Devils shot 45.3 percent on 3-pointers against the Wolfpack with 50 free-throw attempts.

These teams ranked third and fourth in the ACC regular season in average foul shot attempts with 24.1 for Duke and 24.0 for N.C. State.

'That's what we do - 3s and free throws are kind of how we have to score,' Krzyzewski said. 'We've got to do what we have to do, and it's won 22 games, it's made us a very good and tough team.'

The Blue Devils also feature ACC freshman of the year Brandon Ingram, who is second on the team in scoring with 16.7 points per game and rebounding at 6.8. He has had to step up with senior forward Amile Jefferson out for the season with a foot injury.

Duke lost 76-72 at home to then-No. 8 North Carolina on Saturday to cap a three-game stretch in which it shot 37.1 percent. The Blue Devils were outrebounded 64-29.

The winner will face Notre Dame in Thursday's quarterfinals.

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:51 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

NCAA Basketball Betting 3-Point Play: Three Interesting March 9 Opening Lines
by Alan Matthews

Yes, it's college basketball's postseason time, but it's also firing season around the country. For example, Drexel has dumped Bruiser Flint and Santa Clara has done the same with Kerry Keating. There are a few schools playing their conference tournament openers below who also might be making changes on the bench.

Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh (-1.5)

ACC Tournament game at noon ET on ESPN from Washington, D.C. The winner plays regular-season champion North Carolina on Thursday. This is the most "bubbly" game, so to speak, of the day. Ninth-seeded Syracuse (19-12) is listed among ESPN's "Last Four In," although I tend to think the Orange will get the benefit of the doubt just because of who they are. Will the committee take into account the team's struggles when Coach Jim Boeheim was suspended nine games earlier this season? SU isn't playing very well right now, either, having dropped two straight and four of five. The Orange are led by senior Michael Gbinije, who was named second-team All-ACC and a member of the conference's All-Defensive Team. He leads the club in scoring (17.6), assists (4.5), steals (2.0), 3-pointers made (2.6) and minutes played (37.8) per game. His 31-game streak of double-digit scoring ranks sixth on Syracuse's single-season list.

Pittsburgh (20-10) is the No. 8 seed and listed among the "Last Four Byes" for the Big Dance. The Panthers are also slumping at the wrong time, having lost at unranked Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech to close the regular season. The Panthers are 4-3 this season in games decided by five points or fewer. They have lost eight straight games in the month of March under Coach Jamie Dixon. Pitt has won four straight vs. Syracuse. It won 72-61 at home on Dec. 30 when Boeheim was out. The Panthers closed the game on a 14-2 run. On Feb. 20 at Syracuse, Pitt won 66-52. Jamel Artis had 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Key trends: The Orange are 2-5 against the spread in their past seven vs. teams with a winning record. Pitt is 10-2 ATS in its past 12 following at ATS loss.

I'm leaning: Pittsburgh.

Minnesota vs. Illinois (-7)

Big Ten Tournament game at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 from Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The winner loses to Iowa on Thursday. Maybe there will be no Pitinos in college basketball next season. It's still not clear if Rick will be back at Louisville, and I don't see how son Richard keeps his job with No. 13 seed Minnesota (8-22) such a train wreck. The Gophers had the audacity to lose at historically bad Rutgers 75-52 to finish the regular season. That ended Rutgers' 32-game Big Ten losing streak. The Gophers remain without three suspended players in Kevin Dorsey, Nate Mason and Dupree McBrayer. They won't play again this season. Neither will forward Joey King as he recently broke his foot. Against Rutgers, Minnesota had just eight players, including three walk-ons.

No. 12 Illinois (13-18) I think will definitely make a coaching change after this season. The new athletic director just fired the school's football coach and replaced him with Lovie Smith, and I'm sure he will do the same here to John Groce. Illinois had five conference wins, and two of those were against Minnesota. It was 76-71 in overtime on Jan. 23 in Minneapolis behind 28 points and 10 rebounds from Malcolm Hill. Illinois also won at home 84-71 on Feb. 28 -- the team's only victory in its final five games. Hill had 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists. Illinois shot 73.9 percent from the field in the second half, using a 29-8 run to open up a big lead.

Key trends: Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its past six vs. teams with a losing record. Illinois has covered 12 of its past 16 vs. teams below .500. The favorite is 18-8 ATS in the past 26 meetings.

I'm leaning: Illini will win by double-digits.

UCLA vs. USC (-2.5)

Pac-12 Tournament game at 9 p.m. ET on the Pac-12 Network from Las Vegas, with the winner facing Utah. Could this be the finale for Steve Alford with the 10th-seeded Bruins (15-16)? My guess is gets one more year with such a prohibitive buyout. It's impossible this team was 6-12 in the conference with all that talent. UCLA closed on a four-game losing streak. And the Bruins might not have one of their best players here in guard Bryce Alford, Steve's son. He was hit in the jaw late in UCLA's home loss to Oregon State on Saturday. He doesn't have a facial fracture, so that's good news in terms of him playing. Alford is the Bruins' second-leading scorer at 16.3 points per game.

No. 7 USC (20-11) probably has done enough for the Big Dance but is currently listed among the "Last Four Byes." But the Trojans are not trending the right way as they lost six of their final eight games. Junior guard Julian Jacobs was named to the Pac-12 All-Conference First Team on Monday, the first Trojan first-teamer since current Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic. Jacobs is averaging 11.6 points, 5.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game. USC swept UCLA during the regular season. It was 89-75 at Pauley Pavilion on Jan. 13 and 80-61 at the Galen Center on Feb. 4. Last March, UCLA beat USC 96-70 in a quarterfinal matchup at the Pac-12 Tournament after having won both regular-season meetings against its rival.

Key trends: UCLA is 0-4 ATS in its past four games. USC is 5-1 ATS in its past six on Wednesday. The favorite is 6-2 ATS in the past eight meetings.

I'm leaning: USC

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:52 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

NCAAB

Notes for Wednesday's games..........

ACC tournament (Washington DC)
Syracuse lost four of last five games; Joe Lunardi thinks they're done if they lose here. Pitt swept Orangemen this year, 72-61 at home, 66-52 on road (SU 12-41 on arc in two games) Panthers won Big East tourney in '08- they're 3-7 in conference tourneys since then (79-47 during regular season), 3-6 in last nine games overall- they are a bubble team with loss here. Syracuse is 7-3 in its first tourney game the last eleven years.

Duke is 11-7 in ACC, its worst mark since 8-8 in '07- they lost in first round in OT to NC State that year. Duke is 7-1 in first tourney games since then. Wolfpack got waxed twice by Duke this year, 88-80 on road, 88-78 at home- Blue Devils were 24-53 on arc in those games. NC State is 0-7 in game after its last seven wins, with five losses by 10+- they are 8-4 in ACC tourney last 4+ years; Pack used three kids 34+ minutes in win over Wake Tuesday.

Clemson/Georgia Tech split pair of games this year, Tigers won 66-52 at home Feb 13, lost 75-73 on road 10 days later (blew 13-point lead in last 16:09). Tech won five of last six games after 3-9 start in ACC; they are 1-5 in ACC tourney last five years. Clemson is 2-7 in this event the last seven years- their last 10 losses in ACC tournament were all by 5 points or less. Tigers are 5-7 in last 12 games, after an encouraging 12-6 start.

Virginia Tech is 10-8 in ACC after going 12-58 the previous four years. Florida State lost 83-73 in Blacksburg Feb 20 after leading 45-37 at the half; Hokies made 11-19 on arc, scored 1.24 ppp. Seminoles won three games in row after a 5-game skid in late February; since '03, they're 2-6 in their second game of ACC tourneys. Tech has broken thru in second year with Buzz Williams as coach; they're 6-3 in their first ACC tourney game. Hokies won last five games, beating Pitt/Miami in last two.

SEC tournament (Nashville)
Bruce Pearl's Auburn team was decimated by injuries/suspensions; they split with Tennessee (Pearl's old team), winning 83-77 at home, making 12-26 on arc, losing 71-45 in Knoxville, scoring 0.67 ppp. Vols are 7-1 in first tourney game last eight years; Barnes was 5-7 in Big X tourneys his last seven years at Texas. Auburn won three games to get to semis LY; they had been 1-9 in SEC tourney before Pearl got there, but Auburn is 2-11 in its last 13 games overall. .

Big 12 tournament (Kansas City)
ESPN has Texas Tech a 7-seed after going 9-9 in Big X, but win here will let them sleep well rest of week. Raiders swept TCU this year, 76-69 on road, 83-79 at home, scoring 1.17/1.30 ppp vs Frogs. Tech is just 1-4 in Big X tourney last four years; TCU is 2-8 in last eight. Raiders are 6-2 in last eight games- they're 9-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100. Frogs lost last seven games, with four losses by 14+- their last win away from its home court was Dec 23 against a terrible Bradley team. .

Mountain West tournament (Las Vegas)
Wyoming won Mountain West tourney LY after going 11-7 in regular season; they were 2-7 in this event seven years before that. Cowboys hit 20-38 on arc (1.40 ppp) in 84-65 win over Utah State, only meeting in series this year. Wyoming is 2-4 since beating USU- they're 4-2 against Aggies in MW games. Utah State is 1-4 in last four conference tourneys; they're 4-3 in last seven games overall, after starting out 3-8 in MW.

UNLV's roster has been decimated by injury/suspensions; they lost by 5 at Air Force after crushing Flyboys 100-64 in first meeting, when they were at full strength. Air Force is 3-13 in MW tourney since '03- they upset New Mexico in first round LY. UNLV last won this event in '08; they're 7-7 since, winning its first tourney game last six years, with four games by 12+ points. Air Force lost last three games, by 1-13-14 points.

Colorado State swept San Jose State this year, 85-84 in OT on road Jan 9, then 74-66 at home 18 days later, despite Spartans shooting 56%+ on 2-pointers in both games. Rams won first MW tourney game in three of last four years; they lost five of last seven games overall. San Jose upset Boise State last game, ending 6-game skid; they're 0-3 in tourneys in last four years- they didn't play LY. Rams had 29 offensive rebounds in two games vs San Jose this year, despite shooting 50%+ inside arc.

Pac-12 tournament (MGM, Las Vegas)
Washington beat Stanford 64-53 in only meeting this year, shooting 63% inside arc in game that was tied at half. Huskies lost six of their last eight games after starting 7-3 in Pac-12; they're 1-4 in Pac-12 tourney last four years, with all five games decided by 6 or less points. Stanford lost six of last seven road games, getting swept in Arizona LW; Cardinal is 6-2 in its first Pac-12 tourney game the last eight years, with losses by total of three points. .

Colorado swept Washington State this year, 75-70 on road, 88-81 in two OTs at home (outscored WSU 31-11 on line); Coogs shot 55%+ inside arc in both games. Buffaloes are 10-4 in conference tourneys the last five years, 5-0 in its first tourney game. Coogs are 0-6 in this event the last six years, losing by 11-25 points last two years; Wazzu lost 16 games in row overall, since upsetting UCLA at home Jan 3. ESPN has Colorado as a 9-seed in NCAAs; this is a must-win for them.

USC swept UCLA this year. 89-75 in Westwood, 80-61 at home; they led games by 18-11 points at halftime, but Trojans lost six of last eight games overall, haven't won outside of LA since Jan 1 at Wazzu. UCLA lost four in row, 9 of last 12 games; they're 6-2 in first round of Pac-12 tourney last eight years, 6-2 overall in tourney last three years. Trojans are 1-4 in this event last four years, with three of last four tourney tilts decided by three points. .

Arizona State went 5-13 in Hurley's first season in Pac-12, losing five of last six games; ASU whacked Oregon State 86-68 in only meeting- they made 11-24 on arc, 70% inside arc, scored 1.21 ppp. Oregon State is 6-3 in last nine games, is bubble team, needs this game; they're 0-3 in Pac-12 tourney last three years, losing by 6-14-7 points. Frosh F Tinkle was on crutches in LA last week, status is ?? Sun Devils are 1-6 in tourney last six years, with only win by point in OT.

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:52 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Previews, Streaks, Tips, Notes

ACC Tournament - Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Mar 9, 12:00 EST

The Syracuse Orange and the Pittsburgh Panthers are both on the fringe of the NCAA Tournament, so a solid showing in the ACC Tournament would help improve their chances. They tip-off at noon EST Wednesday in Washington, DC.

The Orange (19-12 SU, 15-15 ATS) struggled to end the season, losing four of their last five, so they desperately need to avoid a loss in the first round. Michael Gbinije led the way with 21 points in a 73-78 loss at Florida State to wrap up the regular season on March 5. Syracuse was outrebounded 43-26.

The Panthers didn't fare much better down the stretch as they lost three of their last four, including a 59-63 loss at Georgia Tech. Michael Young dropped 24 points to pace the Panthers, who were 0-for-11 from three-point land and outscored 34-23 in the second half.

Pittsburgh has won six and lost four of their last 10 meetings with Syracuse. The first meeting of the season was a 72-61 win for Pittsburgh at home on December 30, then they gained the sweep with a 66-52 win at Syracuse on February 20.

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:53 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

SYRACUSE vs. PITTSBURGH
No trends available
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

NORTH TEXAS vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
No trends available
Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Texas
Western Kentucky is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

UTAH STATE vs. WYOMING
No trends available
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wyoming's last 7 games when playing Utah State

STANFORD vs. WASHINGTON
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Stanford
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Stanford

AIR FORCE vs. UNLV
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games when playing on the road against UNLV
Air Force is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of UNLV's last 15 games when playing at home against Air Force
UNLV is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Air Force

MINNESOTA vs. ILLINOIS
No trends available
Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

WASHINGTON STATE vs. COLORADO
No trends available
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Washington State

SAINT LOUIS vs. GEORGE MASON
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 13 of George Mason's last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of George Mason's last 5 games when playing Saint Louis

OKLAHOMA STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas State's last 7 games

DEPAUL vs. GEORGETOWN
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Georgetown's last 7 games
Georgetown is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

GEORGIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 6 games when playing Georgia Tech
Clemson is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Georgia Tech

RICE vs. CHARLOTTE
No trends available
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games

SAN JOSE STATE vs. COLORADO STATE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado State's last 5 games
Colorado State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Jose State

RUTGERS vs. NEBRASKA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nebraska's last 7 games
Nebraska is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

AUBURN vs. TENNESSEE
No trends available
Tennessee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Auburn
Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

UCLA vs. USC
No trends available
USC is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of USC's last 7 games when playing UCLA

LA SALLE vs. DUQUESNE
No trends available
Duquesne is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Duquesne is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing La Salle

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. TEXAS EL PASO
No trends available
Texas El Paso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas El Paso's last 10 games

TCU vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas Tech's last 12 games when playing TCU

ST. JOHN'S vs. MARQUETTE
No trends available
Marquette is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Marquette's last 9 games when playing St. John's

ARIZONA STATE vs. OREGON STATE
No trends available
Oregon State is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Arizona State
Oregon State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Arizona State

For some reason these trends only list one team during tournaments.

**TheGame** · 03-09-2016, 07:53 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

SYRACUSE (19 - 12) vs. PITTSBURGH (20 - 10) - 3/9/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 straight up against SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NC STATE (15 - 16) vs. DUKE (22 - 9) - 3/9/2016, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 3-3 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 5-1 straight up against NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA TECH (18 - 13) vs. CLEMSON (17 - 13) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 4-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 5-2 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N TEXAS (12 - 19) vs. W KENTUCKY (16 - 15) - 3/9/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
N TEXAS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
N TEXAS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
W KENTUCKY is 55-29 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 45-21 ATS (+21.9 Units) in March games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 55-29 ATS (+23.1 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICE (12 - 19) vs. CHARLOTTE (13 - 18) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
RICE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
RICE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
RICE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
RICE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
RICE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
RICE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.
RICE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (13 - 18) vs. UTEP (18 - 13) - 3/9/2016, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-2 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 4-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA ST (12 - 19) vs. KANSAS ST (16 - 15) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 75-105 ATS (-40.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 3-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 3-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TCU (11 - 20) vs. TEXAS TECH (19 - 11) - 3/9/2016, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 220-266 ATS (-72.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
TCU is 220-266 ATS (-72.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TCU is 140-180 ATS (-58.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TCU is 151-204 ATS (-73.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 95-130 ATS (-48.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
TEXAS TECH is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 76-106 ATS (-40.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 75-105 ATS (-40.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 4-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 4-2 straight up against TCU over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (15 - 14) vs. WASHINGTON (17 - 13) - 3/9/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.
STANFORD is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-3 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 4-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON ST (9 - 21) vs. COLORADO (21 - 10) - 3/9/2016, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 4-2 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-1 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (15 - 16) vs. USC (20 - 11) - 3/9/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in all games this season.
UCLA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCLA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UCLA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
UCLA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-3 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-2 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARIZONA ST (15 - 16) vs. OREGON ST (18 - 11) - 3/9/2016, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
OREGON ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 3-2 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH ST (15 - 14) vs. WYOMING (14 - 17) - 3/9/2016, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
UTAH ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
UTAH ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in March games since 1997.
WYOMING is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 3-3 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 4-2 straight up against UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AIR FORCE (14 - 17) at UNLV (17 - 14) - 3/9/2016, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 4-2 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-3 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN JOSE ST (9 - 21) vs. COLORADO ST (16 - 15) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 5-1 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (8 - 22) vs. ILLINOIS (13 - 18) - 3/9/2016, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 81-110 ATS (-40.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RUTGERS (7 - 24) vs. NEBRASKA (14 - 17) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
RUTGERS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
RUTGERS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game this season.
RUTGERS is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 74-105 ATS (-41.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 72-102 ATS (-40.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 3-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 3-0 straight up against RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAINT LOUIS (10 - 20) vs. GEORGE MASON (11 - 20) - 3/9/2016, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 5-1 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 3-3 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LASALLE (8 - 21) vs. DUQUESNE (16 - 15) - 3/9/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUQUESNE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUQUESNE is 2-2 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 3-1 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DEPAUL (9 - 21) vs. GEORGETOWN (14 - 17) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 47-84 ATS (-45.4 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
DEPAUL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 162-201 ATS (-59.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 4-3 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 6-1 straight up against DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARQUETTE (19 - 12) at ST JOHNS (8 - 23) - 3/9/2016, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
MARQUETTE is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 117-80 ATS (+29.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 117-80 ATS (+29.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 4-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 4-2 straight up against MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AUBURN (11 - 19) vs. TENNESSEE (13 - 18) - 3/9/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 34-56 ATS (-27.6 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-2 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-1 straight up against AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOLY CROSS (13 - 19) at LEHIGH (17 - 14) - 3/9/2016, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LEHIGH is 1-1 against the spread versus HOLY CROSS over the last 3 seasons
HOLY CROSS is 4-3 straight up against LEHIGH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (10 - 19) vs. SE LOUISIANA (11 - 20) - 3/9/2016, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-2 straight up against SE LOUISIANA over the last 3 seasons

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NICHOLLS ST (10 - 22) vs. MCNEESE ST (9 - 19) - 3/9/2016, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NICHOLLS ST is 4-2 straight up against MCNEESE ST over the last 3 seasons

**Satch** · 03-09-2016, 09:29 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Conference Championship Odds

Odds to win ACC Tournament
North Carolina 7/4
Virginia 2/1
Miami FL 4/1
Duke 5/1
Notre Dame 12/1
Syracuse 25/1
Field (Any Other Team) 25/1
Pittsburgh 30/1
Clemson 50/1
Virginia Tech 50/1
Georgia Tech 75/1

Odds to win Big Ten Tournament
Michigan State 7/5
Indiana 3/1
Iowa 5/1
Maryland 5/1
Purdue 6/1
Wisconsin 10/1
Michigan 30/1
Ohio State 50/1
Northwestern 75/1
Field (Any Other Team) 75/1
Penn State 100/1

Odds to win Pac-12 Tournament
Arizona 2/1
Oregon 3/1
Utah 7/2
California 4/1
USC 12/1
Colorado 20/1
UCLA 25/1
Oregon State 30/1
Washington 30/1
Stanford 50/1
Arizona State 75/1
Washington State 100/1

Odds to win Big 12 Tournament
Kansas 6/5
Oklahoma 7/2
West Virginia 7/2
Baylor 10/1
Iowa State 10/1
Texas 15/1
Field (Any Other Team) 20/1

Odds to win Big East Tournament
Villanova 6/5
Xavier 5/2
Butler 8/1
Seton Hall 8/1
Creighton 15/1
Providence 15/1
Field (Any Other Team) 20/1

Odds to win SEC Tournament
Kentucky 7/5
Texas A&M 5/2
Vanderbilt 3/1
South Carolina 8/1
Florida 12/1
LSU 15/1
Georgia 40/1
Mississippi 40/1
Alabama 50/1
Arkansas 50/1
Field (Any Other Team) 50/1
Mississippi State 60/1
Tennessee 60/1

Odds Subject to Change - Updated 3.8.16

**Satch** · 03-09-2016, 09:51 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

ACC Conference Tournament 2nd Round Betting Preview
Florida State hammered a pathetic Boston College squad, 88-66, and NC State squeaked past Wake Forest, 75-72, on Tuesday at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The second round gets underway early on Wednesday and the action continues all day long.
Tournament being played at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (-2, 133)
* Michael Gbinije, a senior who started his career at Duke, is averaging 17.6 points overall and shoots 40.1 percent from 3-point range. Freshman forward Tyler Lydon stepped up in the last four games, averaging 15 points and draining 22-of-39 from the field, while senior guard Trevor Cooney needs to find his shooting touch after going 5-for-30 from 3-point range in the same span.
* Michael Young leads the team in scoring (16.1), rebounds (7.1) and shoots 54 percent from the field, but will need help if the Panthers are going to make a splash in the postseason. James Robinson runs the show for Pittsburgh, averaging 10.4 points and standing second in the nation in assist-turnover ratio (4.37).
Betting Stats:
Syracuse – 19-12 SU, 15-15 ATS, 16-14 O/U
Pittsburgh – 20-10 SU, 12-15 ATS, 11-16 O/U
Trends:
* Orange are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.
* Panthers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
* Over is 10-1-1 in Orange last 12 neutral site games.
* Under is 9-0 in Panthers last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
N.C. State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils (OFF)
* Freshman Maverick Rowan made a career-best six 3-pointers in the first-round victory to score 24 and made at least two from beyond the arc in eight of the last nine games. Anthony Barber made only 7-of-21 from the field Tuesday, but dished out six assists and connected on all six attempts from the free-throw line where he is shooting 86.9 percent.
* Grayson Allen finished second in the league behind Barber in scoring at 21.5 per game and has averaged 25.2 in the last six contests while shooting 42.3 percent from 3-point range overall. Brandon Ingram has been a consistent force as well, posting 16.7 points and 6.8 rebounds, and fellow freshman Luke Kennard scored 20 in Saturday’s loss to North Carolina.
Betting Stats:
N.C. State – 16-16 SU, 13-15-1 ATS, 17-12 O/U
Duke – 22-9 SU, 13-15-2 ATS, 12-18 O/U
Trends:
* Wolfpack are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
* Blue Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games.
* Under is 13-3 in Blue Devils last 16 vs. Atlantic Coast.
* Over is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Clemson Tigers (-1.5, 134)
* Senior guard Marcus Georges-Hunt leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring at 16.6 points, averaging 19.1 in his final eight games but shooting 6-of-24 from the field and 1-of-8 from 3-point range in the final two contests. A rare senior-laden squad, a quintet of Georgia Tech seniors have accounted for 76 percent of the team’s scoring.
* Clemson forward Jaron Blossomgame earned first-team All-ACC honors and was selected the league’s most improved player, ranking third in the conference in scoring at 18.6 points (20.7 points in league play). Center Landry Nnoko led the ACC in blocked shots at 2.4 per contest, ranking 24th nationally.
Betting Stats:
Georgia Tech – 18-13 SU, 16-12-1 ATS, 12-17 O/U
Clemson – 17-13 SU, 15-11 ATS, 11-15 O/U
Trends:
* Yellow Jackets are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 Wednesday games.
* Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
* Under is 4-1 in Yellow Jackets last 5 games following a ATS win.
* Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 neutral site games.
Florida St. Seminoles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (OFF)
* The Seminoles display the third-best offense in the ACC, averaging 77.9 points per game – their highest total since 1992-93. Dwayne Bacon and Malik Beasley earned all-conference freshman honors, combining to average 31.3 points and 11 rebounds per contest. Bacon leads the team in scoring at 15.7 points and Beasley ranks second at 15.6.
* Junior forward Zach LeDay averages team highs in scoring (15.2 points) and rebounds (7.6), scoring 17.6 points per contest the past three days and earning all-conference honorable mention honors. Justin Bibbs shoots 48.7 percent from 3-point range, averaging 12.2 points per game and is five points shy of 1,000 for the season.
Betting Stats:
Florida St. – 19-12 SU, 12-14-1 ATS, 15-12 O/U
Virginia Tech – 18-13 SU, 16-9 ATS, 12-12-1 O/U
Trends:
* Seminoles are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
* Hokies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
* Over is 7-0 in Seminoles last 7 games following a straight up win.
* Under is 6-1 in Hokies last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

**Satch** · 03-09-2016, 09:53 AM

Re: CBB Betting Info. 3/9

Pac-12 Conference Tournament 1st Round Betting Preview
The Pac-12 tournament gets underway Wednesday in Las Vegas, highlighted by a first round matchup not many would have predicted a few weeks ago with UCLA facing off against USC.
Tournament to be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Stanford Cardinal vs. Washington Huskies (-2.5, 150)
* Senior forward Rosco Allen, an All-Pac-12 First Team selection, averaged 17.9 points over his last seven contests and had a team-high 20 points along with nine rebounds in last month’s loss to the Huskies. Senior point guard Christian Sanders was suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules last week and is not expected to play in the Pac-12 tournament.
* Andrew Andrews scored fewer than 12 points twice this season, and one of the games came against Stanford on Feb. 20 as the league’s leading scorer missed all four field-goal attempts and finished with eight points. The Huskies’ roster is tied for the fifth youngest in Division I and features a promising point guard in Murray, who was named to the second team all-conference squad after averaging 15.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Betting Stats:
Stanford – 15-15 SU, 11-15-1 ATS, 13-14 O/U
Washington – 17-13 SU, 16-12 ATS, 18-10 O/U
Trends:
* Under is 4-0 in Stanford’s last four neutral site games.
* Under is 7-0 in Washington’s last seven neutral site games.
* Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last eight games following an ATS loss.
* Stanford is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games versus a team with a winning SU record.
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Washington State Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes (-9.5, 140.5)
* The Cougars are riding a 16-game losing streak and finished the regular season by allowing Washington star Andrew Andrews to score a career-high 47 points, but they have at least one believer in Arizona coach Sean Miller. “I’m just telling you, Washington State — don’t be surprised if they play really, really well,” Miller told reporters. Washington State’s best chance for an upset rests with 6-foot-10 forward Josh Hawkinson, who averages 15.6 points and a league-high 11 rebounds.
* The Buffaloes likely need at least one win in Las Vegas to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament after closing the regular season by watching Utah rally from a 14-point second-half deficit to escape with a 57-55 victory. Forward Josh Scott received All-Pac-12 First Team honors for the second straight season after averaging 16.5 points and 8.7 rebounds, and the 6-foot-10 senior has matched up well against Pac-12 big men such as Hawkinson and Utah’s Jakob Poeltl.
Betting Stats:
Washington State – 9-21 SU, 12-17 ATS, 13-16 O/U
Colorado – 21-10 SU, 17-11 ATS, 14-14 O/U
Trends:
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 10-2 in Washington State’s last 12 overall.
* Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall.
* Washington State is 0-5 ATS in its last five games following an ATS win.
UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans (-2.5, 157)
* The Bruins arrived at the MGM Grand losing their last four games after failing to achieve a winning record throughout conference play. Their best bet to knock off USC might ride on the hands of junior wing Isaac Hamilton, who recorded his career high of 36 points in this arena last season when UCLA routed the Trojans in the quarterfinals of this tournament.
* The seventh-seeded Trojans were 7-3 on Feb. 4 and tied for second in conference play after beating the Bruins for the second time this season, but an eight-day break seemed to take some steam out of their momentum and they lost the next two games and six of their final eight in conference play. USC doesn’t need to rely on one player as six Trojans average from 10 to 12.9 points and seven have scored at least 19 in a game this season.
Betting Stats:
UCLA – 15-16 SU, 11-20 ATS, 18-13 O/U
USC – 20-11 SU, 17-13-1 ATS, 16-14-1 O/U
Trends:
* UCLA is 0-4 ATS in its last four overall.
* USC is 1-5 ATS in its last six games overall.
* Over is 5-0-1 in USC’s last six games following an ATS loss.
* Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon State Beavers (-3, 142)
* Arizona State blew out the Beavers by 18 points in their only meeting this season, a 86-68 victory in Tempe on Jan. 28, and Obinna Oleka scored 17 points and Gerry Blakes had 16, well above their season averages. Arizona State leading scorer Tra Holder continues to play like he already hit his peak this season, averaging 17.5 points from mid-December to mid-February, but just 8.7 points in the last six games to lower his season mark to 14.3.
* Oregon State was one of the hottest teams over the second half of Pac-12 play, but the sixth-seeded Beavers could remain shorthanded Wednesday because Oregon State freshman forward Tres Tinkle, the team’s second leading scorer and rebounder, missed the last two games with a right foot injury and his father and head coach Wayne Tinkle didn’t sound optimistic he’d return in time for the Pac-12 tournament opener.
Betting Stats:
Arizona State – 15-16 SU, 14-15-1 ATS, 17-12 O/U
Oregon State – 18-11 SU, 15-13 ATS, 18-10 O/U
Trends:
* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Oregon State is 2-7 ATS in its last nine games following an ATS win.
* Over is 5-0 in Oregon State’s last five neutral site games.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.

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