Thursdays Cbb Write-up

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Thursday, January 24


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LOYOLA-IL (7 - 12) at BUTLER (17 - 3) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 4-2 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 4-2 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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SETON HALL (13 - 6) at PROVIDENCE (13 - 5) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 2-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 2-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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DUKE (15 - 1) at VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 7) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 55-30 ATS (+22.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 120-87 ATS (+24.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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DENVER (9 - 9) at FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 13) - 1/24/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH ST (15 - 5) at LOUISIANA TECH (3 - 13) - 1/24/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 3-2 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (5 - 12) at ARKANSAS ST (8 - 11) - 1/24/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 94-126 ATS (-44.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 94-126 ATS (-44.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

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

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DAYTON (14 - 2) at XAVIER (15 - 4) - 1/24/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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CLEVELAND ST (15 - 5) at WI-GREEN BAY (9 - 8) - 1/24/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 70-96 ATS (-35.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-GREEN BAY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against CLEVELAND ST 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (7 - 12) at WI-MILWAUKEE (10 - 8) - 1/24/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 98-71 ATS (+19.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 97-66 ATS (+24.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 2-2 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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IL-CHICAGO (10 - 9) at VALPARAISO (14 - 6) - 1/24/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LA-LAFAYETTE (8 - 10) at S ALABAMA (15 - 3) - 1/24/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 2-1 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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USC (11 - 6) at OREGON ST (6 - 13) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 71-103 ATS (-42.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON ST is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 3-1 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
USC is 4-0 straight up against OREGON ST 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 10) at LA-MONROE (7 - 13) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (13 - 6) at TROY (9 - 9) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WASHINGTON ST (17 - 1) at ARIZONA (12 - 7) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WASHINGTON (12 - 7) at ARIZONA ST (15 - 3) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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HAWAII (7 - 10) at BOISE ST (13 - 6) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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NEVADA (11 - 7) at NEW MEXICO ST (10 - 10) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 123-89 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 123-89 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
NEVADA is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 72-44 ATS (+23.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
NEVADA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 42-69 ATS (-33.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 42-69 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 4-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MICHIGAN ST (16 - 2) at NORTHWESTERN (6 - 9) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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SAN JOSE ST (10 - 8) at IDAHO (4 - 14) - 1/24/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 95-67 ATS (+21.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
IDAHO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 4-1 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PACIFIC (14 - 5) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (14 - 4) - 1/24/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CAL DAVIS (9 - 10) at CAL POLY-SLO (6 - 11) - 1/24/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL POLY-SLO is 2-2 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (16 - 2) at OREGON (12 - 7) - 1/24/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (12 - 6) at FURMAN (3 - 15) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SIENA (13 - 6) at LOYOLA-MD (10 - 10) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 2-2 straight up against SIENA 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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MANHATTAN (8 - 11) at RIDER (13 - 6) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (10 - 6) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (10 - 9) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-1 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-1 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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DAVIDSON (11 - 6) at THE CITADEL (5 - 12) - 1/24/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
THE CITADEL is 3-3 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 6-0 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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ELON (7 - 12) at W CAROLINA (5 - 12) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 3-3 against the spread versus ELON over the last 3 seasons
ELON is 4-2 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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WOFFORD (9 - 9) at GA SOUTHERN (13 - 6) - 1/24/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 2-2 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 3-1 straight up against WOFFORD 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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MARIST (12 - 8) at IONA (7 - 13) - 1/24/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 3-2 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 3-2 straight up against IONA 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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AUSTIN PEAY (13 - 7) at JACKSONVILLE ST (4 - 15) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST 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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TENNESSEE TECH (10 - 11) at MURRAY ST (10 - 7) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TENN-MARTIN (8 - 13) at SAMFORD (8 - 11) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MOREHEAD ST (9 - 9) at SE MISSOURI ST (11 - 10) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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E KENTUCKY (9 - 10) at TENNESSEE ST (9 - 10) - 1/24/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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E WASHINGTON (9 - 12) at MONTANA (7 - 12) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MONTANA ST (10 - 9) at N COLORADO (8 - 11) - 1/24/2008, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA ST is 3-0 straight up against N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons

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Thursday's College Basketball

Games of the Night

Dayton has been off for eight days since UMass upset them at home 82-71; Flyers are 13-1 in last 14 games, but they allowed 80+ points in three of its last four games- two of last three wins were in OT. Xavier won its two A-14 home games by 15-18 pts, but they're 0-4 vs spread as favorite in conference play.

Lot of good guard play in Wazzu-Arizona game; Washington State is 4-1 in Pac-10, winning at Washington, USC, losing by 7 at UCLA; Coogs swept Arizona LY, winning by 5-6 points. Wildcats are 2-3 in last five games, 0-2 as home favorite in its Pac-10 tilts. Home favorites are 11-9 in conference play.

Rest of the Card

-- Butler (-11) won 67-48 at Loyola Jan 7; Bulldogs are 2-6 as a Horizon favorite, 1-2 at home, winning by 8-9-16 points. Loyola lost seven of its last eight games, is 0-2-1 as Horizon road dog, with losses by 8-10-10 points.

-- Providence won last three games by 26-16-12 points; they're 2-0 as Big East home favorite. Seton Hall won last two games, including upset of Louisville, but they're 0-2 on Big East road, 1-1 as road dog, losing by 10 at Marquette, 14 at Pitt.

-- Virginia Tech won in OT at Cameron in ACC opener last year 69-67 (+8.5), now Hokies host Duke without 2nd-leading scorer Allen (suspended). Duke won 70-57 at Florida State in its first ACC road game. Tech beat Maryland bypoint in only home tilt.

-- Denver is 5-1 in Sun Belt, 1-1 on road, beating New Orleans by 16, losing at MTSU by 18; they won last three games, all at home, allowing 47 ppg. Florida Atlantic won last two home tilts 93-88 vs Troy, 86-81 vs North Texas. Contrast of styles.

-- Utah State is 4-0 in WAC, but this is their first road game in 47 days; they're 1-5 on road. Louisiana Tech lost all four of its WAC games, losing 61-44 to Fresno in only home tilts. Home teams are 8-14 against spread in WAC games this season.

-- Arkansas State lost three of last four games, allowing 81.5 pg in losing last two at home; they are 0-2 as a Sun Belt home fave Florida International lost last three games by 16-12-2 pts; they are 3-1 as road dog, losing away games by 8-9-16-12 points.

-- Cleveland State is 7-0 in Horizon, winning at Detroit, Wright State in only two road games; they're 6-0-1 vs spread in league games. Green Bay lost last three games by 9-9-4 points; they're 2-1 at home in conference play.

-- Youngstown State shot 24.5% (1-13 from arc) in 61-39 home loss to Milwaukee Jan 7. State covered its last four tries as dog losing road games by 23-11 points, winning at winless Detroit. Panthers won five of last six, were dog in five of the six.

-- Valparaiso is 4-3 in Horizon, despite playing five of its first seven games on road in its first year in league. Ill-Chicago lost both its Horizon road games, 80-68 at Youngstown(-4.5), 68-51 at Cleveland (+3.5). Horizon favorites are 15-23 vs spread.

-- South Alabama is 7-0 in Sun Belt, 1-3 as home favorite, with home wins by 11-14-4-12 points. Visitor is 6-1 vs spread in their league games. UL-Lafayette lost last three games, by 11-7-3 pts after 4-0 start in league; they're 2-1 as road underdog.

-- Oregon State fired its coach Sunday, cut a player next day; it is fair to say Beavers are in chaos- they're 0-6 in Pac-10, losing home games by 20-10 points. USC is 2-3 in Pac-10, 1-1 as a fave they upset rival UCLA 72-63 in Westwood, in their last game.

-- Middle Tennessee won three of last four games; they're 3-0 as Sun Belt road dog, winning at Troy, losing other two games by 14-11. UL-Monroe is 1-6 in league, 0-3 at home, losing home games by 1-27-7 points. Sun Belt home favorites are 13-20.

-- Troy State lost three of last four games; their three Sun Belt home games were decided by total of eight points. Underdogs are 5-1 vs spread in its SBC games. Ark-Little Rock lost its last two road games, by 15-14 points.

-- Arizona State is 3-0 as Pac-10 home favorite, winning by 8-19 5 points; two of their last three games went OT, and they lost other game. Washington is 0-2 on Pac-10 road, losing by 14 at UCLA, 15 at USC. Huskies beat ASU three times last season.

-- Visitor is 5-1 vs spread in Boise State's WAC games, State is 1-2 as home favorite, winning by 15 twice, losing to N Mex St. Hawai'i won three of last four games; they're 2-0 as WAC dog on road, losing by six at Utah State, winning at San Jose.

-- Home side won both Nevada-New Mexico State tilts last yr; Aggies are 2-0 at home in WAC (1-1 as home favorite), with a 77-67 win vs Fresno, 63-54 vs La Tech. Nevada is dog in WAC for first time this seasonl they're 1-4 as dog in non-WAC tilts.

-- Northwestern is 0-5 in Big 11, 0-2 at home (they were favored in both home games), losing by 11-10 points. Michigan State is 3-1 in Big 11, 0-4 vs spread, with no wins by more than six pts- they lost 43-36 at Iowa in only previous Big 11 road game.

-- Underdog is 4-1 vs spread in San Jose's WAC games; they lost both road games, by 15 at Boise, by 1 at Hawai'i. Idaho is 1-5 in WAC, 1-2 at home, losing by 10-11 points. Road team is 14-8 vs spread in WAC games this season.

-- Pacific is 4-1 in Big West, splitting two road games; they lost by 17 at Northridge, won at Long Beach. UCSB scored 81ppg in winning last two games; they're 3-2 in league, 1-1 in its home games. LY, Gauchos swept Pacific, by 15-8 points.

-- Cal Poly lost last three games, scoring 64.3 ppg; they are 1-4 in Big West, beating Long Beach by 12. Cal-Davis is 0-2 away from home in its first year in Big West, losing 82-47/71-53 in its road games, at Fullerton, Long Beach.

-- UCLA is 2-0 on Pac-10 road, beating Stanford, Cal; Oregon is 2-0 at home in Pac-10, also beating Stanford, Cal. Home dogs in Pac-10 are 0-5 vs spread this season. Bruins scored 63-61 in its two losses; Oregon wants to outscore you, not hold you down.

-- Appalachian State won last six games, winning last three on road by 4-13-3 points; they're 3-0-2 vs spread as fave. Furman is 2-7 in SoCon, 1-4 in last five games, 2-2-1 as home dog, with home losses by 17-2-22 points.

-- Siena is 7-1 in MAAC, winning last four games, by 10-28-13- 28 points; they're 3-0 on road, scoring 80 ppg. Loyola is 4-1 in its last five games; they're 3-1 at home, losing to Fairfield by a hoop. Loyola won pair of close games vs Saints last season.

-- Rider shot 65% from floor in 85-82 win at Manhattan just five days ago (-3.5); Jaspers were 11-23 from arc in that game, have not played since, while Rider beat Iona in OT Monday, the 5th win in row for Broncs. MAAC home favorites are 12-8.

-- NC-Greensboro is 1-3 on SoCon road, losing by 1-5-23 pts; favorite is 5-2 vs spread in their league games. Charleston won last three home games, by 13-23-10 pts; they're 2-2 as favorite at home. SoCon home favorites are 18-9 vs spread.

-- Citadel (+20) lost 95-74 at Davidson Dec 13; they're 1-3-1 vs spread as home dog, losing at home by 9-13-21-23-4 pts. Home dogs are 5-10 vs spread in SoCon. Davidson is 9-0 in its league games, 4-1 as road favorite, winning by 11-2-35-22-15 points.

-- Elon lost four of last five games, scoring 58 ppg in last four; they beat Western Carolina 59-49 at home Nov 27 (-2), in game they trailed 26-18 at half. Western shot just 32% from floor that night; they're 1-6 in SoCon, 0-2 as a favorite.

-- Wofford lost five of last six games; they lost two of three on road in SoCon, losing 66-57 at Elon, 70-60 at Charleston- they are 2-2 as dog, 1-1 on road. Georgia Southern is 3-0 at home in SoCon (3-0 as home favorite), winning by 5-13-6 points.

-- Favorite is 4-1 in Marist's MAAC home games, as Foxes won last two by 19-15 points; they've won five of last six games, as they held Niagara to 27% Monday. Iona lost in OT at Rider in last game Monday.

-- Austin Peay was +13 in turnovers (4-17) in 71-55 win against Jacksonville State Jan 5 (-17.5). Governors are 2-1 on road, with wins by 3 at Tenn Tech, 5 at Martin, losing at Murray St. JSU covered three of last four as a home underdog.

-- Murray State won last four games, covering last three; they are 2-2 as home favorite, winning by 19-4-12 points. Tennessee Tech won three in row, five of last six games; they're 3-1 vs the spread as dog on road, with losses by 10-5 points.

-- UT-Martin lost last three games, allowing 81 ppg; they beat Samford 63-49 at home Jan 5 (-2.5), shooting 52%. Bulldogs are 1-3 in last four games; underdogs covered all five home games, with Samford losing three of their last four at home.

-- Morehead State won, covered last four games; they're 3-2 as road dog in OVC, losing by 4-19-6-18 points, with lone win at UT-Martin (81-79). SE Missouri lot last four games, allowing an average of 86 ppg. Both teams are 6-4 in OVC.

-- Eastern Kentucky is 3-2 as OVC road dog, losing road games by 8-11-9 points, with wins at Murray State; they're 4-1 in OVC if they score 67+ points, a figure Tennessee State allowed five times in its last six games. TSU is 1-3 as OVC home favorite.

-- Montana is 1-4 in Big Sky, losing its two home games by a combined total of three points; they were 11-25 from line in last game, a 68-67 loss. Eastern Washington is 0-2 on Big Sky road, scoring just 60 ppg in the two games.

-- Northern Colorado lost last two games, dropping its last two games in OT; they're 2-1 at home in Big Sky, beating Weber St by 3, Sacramento by 14. Montana State lost three of last four games, losing road games by 1-20 points.