Tuesdays Cbb Write Up

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VIRGINIA TECH (14 - 8) at NC STATE (14 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
NC STATE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
NC STATE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
NC STATE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 4-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 4-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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MICHIGAN (5 - 16) at OHIO ST (15 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in February games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 5-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-0 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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S FLORIDA (10 - 12) at GEORGETOWN (18 - 2) - 2/5/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
S FLORIDA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
S FLORIDA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 1-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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DEPAUL (9 - 12) at PROVIDENCE (12 - 9) - 2/5/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games this season.
DEPAUL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 2-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 2-1 straight up against DEPAUL 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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BUFFALO (6 - 14) at N ILLINOIS (5 - 15) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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INDIANA ST (10 - 11) at S ILLINOIS (11 - 11) - 2/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 4-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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DRAKE (20 - 1) at ILLINOIS ST (16 - 6) - 2/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DRAKE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 3-2 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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UAB (15 - 6) at SOUTHERN MISS (11 - 10) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-1 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-2 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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TEXAS A&M (18 - 4) at IOWA ST (13 - 9) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 118-89 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 75-49 ATS (+21.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 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
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 straight up against IOWA ST 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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PENN ST (11 - 10) at PURDUE (17 - 5) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
PURDUE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.

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

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BUTLER (19 - 2) at VALPARAISO (14 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BUTLER is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 1-0 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 2-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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FLORIDA (18 - 4) at TENNESSEE (19 - 2) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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N IOWA (14 - 8) at CREIGHTON (15 - 6) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 5-0 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 5-0 straight up against N IOWA 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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COLORADO ST (6 - 15) at NEW MEXICO (16 - 6) - 2/5/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW MEXICO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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LOYOLA-MD (13 - 10) at NIAGARA (13 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-4 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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Tuesday's College Basketball

Game of the Night

Florida got hammered at Arkansas Saturday, just second loss in seven SEC games (6-1 vs spread, 2-1 as road dog); they are 2-2 on road, with losses by 2-19 points. Tennessee won three in row, is 6-1 in SEC, 2-1 as home favorite, winning in Knoxville by 32-20-16 points. SEC home favorites are 11-13 vs spread.

Rest of the Card

-- NC State beat Virginia Tech three times LY, by 8-25-11 points Wolfpack has quick turnaround after dramatic win at buzzer vs Wake Forest Sunday. Tech is 3-1 as ACC road dog, with three of the four decided by a hoop or in overtime.

-- Michigan is 1-8 in Big 11, but 4-1 as road dog, losing on road by 7-18-3-15 points; they are 14-56 from arc in last two games. Ohio State won three of last four games; they're 2-2 as favorite at home, winning by 11-31-6-16 points.

-- Georgetown is 1-3 as Big East home favorite, winning by 19-3-2-12 points; they go to Louisville Saturday, could be looking ahead. South Florida lost last eight games; they're 1-3 as road dog in Big East, losing away games by 12-16-10-8 points.

-- Providence lost last four games, DePaul lost last three in row but are 4-0 as Big East road dogs, losing away games by 7-8-9 points, with win at St John's. Friars allowed 79.3 ppg last four games; they're 2-2 at home, losing last two home games.

-- Buffalo is 0-8 in MAC, but lost last two games in double OT, so they're competing hard. Bulls are 3-2 as MAC road dog, but are winless in league. Northern Illinois lost last three games in row, scoring 55 ppg; they're 2-2 SU at home.

-- Southern Illinois lost 64-62 in double OT at Indiana State on Jan 12 (-2); State was 22-29 from line, Salukis 11-15, negating a 32.1% shooting night by Sycamores. State is 2-4 as road dog, losing away games by 25-21-17-3-19 points (1-5 SU).

-- Illinois State shot 54.9% from floor but lost 79-73 at Drake on Jan 19 (+5); Redbirds are 5-0 at home in MVC (2-3 as favorite), winning by 9-5-8-21-3 points. Drake is 11-0 in Valley, winning twice as underdog; they shot 46% from arc in last three games.

-- UAB won last three games, scoring 79.7 ppg; they're 2-1 on WCC road, winning at Tulane, UCF, losing at Marshall- they lost twice to Southern Miss LY, scoring just 61.5 ppg. USM is 3-1 at home in C-USA; home team won their last six games.

-- Iowa State lost 73-49 at Texas A&M LY; Cyclones are 6-1 vs spread in Big 12, with home side winning all seven games; they are 3-0 at home, allowing 58 ppg. Aggies won last three games, by 3-17-8; they're 2-4-1 vs spread as Big 12 favorite.

-- Purdue (-2) won 64-42 at Penn State Jan 23, making 11-25 on arc; Boilers won last seven games (6-1 vs spread), are 3-2 as a Big 11 home favorite, winning by 7-7-7-4-1 at home. Lions are 3-1 as road dog, losing road games by by 16-15 (2-2 SU).

-- Valparaiso was outscored 28-10 from line in 73-65 loss Jan 5 at Butler (+11); Valpo is 3-5 in last eight games, splitting its last four at home. Butler is 8-2 in Horizon, 3-2 on road (1-4 as home favorite) winning road games by 7-19-9 points.

-- Creighton (even) made 10-24 treys in 68-59 win at Northern Iowa on Jan 15; Bluejays won four of last five home games, are 2-3 as home favorite, with wins by 1-18-17-2, but they're 1-3 in last four games overall. UNI is 3-2 as MVC road underdog.

-- New Mexico trailed last two games by 20 at half; they're 2-1 as home favorite, winning league home games by 15-10ot pts. Colorado State is 0-7 in Mountain West, 0-3 as road dog; with losses on foreign soil by 19-16-15 points.

-- Loyola MD won last six games, covering last five in MAAC; they held three of last four foes under 38% from floor. Niagara is 3-2 as home favorite, but is just 3-4 SU in last seven overall. MAAC home favorites are 16-11 against the spread.

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Michigan at Ohio State (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Michigan is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games overall.
The OVER is 9-3 in Michigan's last 12 road games.
Ohio State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games against the Big 10.


#19 Florida at #8 Tennessee (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Tennessee returns to Knoxville, where they have Division I's fourth-longest home win streak. They've won 27 in a row at Thompson-Boling Arena, including 11 this season. With a win over Florida, Tennessee can match the second-longest home win streak in school history. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Tennessee's leading scorer guard Chris Lofton is averaging 19 points and shooting 53 percent from the field in five career games against Florida. He's 19-for-41 (46 percent) from 3-point range in those contests. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Florida is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
Florida is 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The underdog is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.


#12 Butler at Valparaiso (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

Butler hopes to start 20-2 for the second time in school history and have faced Valparaiso a total of 93 times, but only three times since the 1994-95 season. Butler has won all three of those meetings. The Bulldogs have won also won seven of eight in the series dating back to the 1990-91 season. EDGE: BUTLER
Valparaiso, in its first Horizon League season, is just 2-2 at home in conference, and have lost six of its last 10 games overall. It has also lost 21 straight against ranked teams. EDGE: BUTLER
Butler is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 11-2 in Butler's last 13 road games.
Valparaiso is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
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