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Dunkel
Tuesday, February 20
Boston College @ NC State
Game 501-502
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston College
57.643
NC State
68.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC State
by 11
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC State
by 8
159
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(-8); Under
West Virginia @ Baylor
Game 503-504
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
69.398
Baylor
73.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baylor
by 4 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baylor
by 1
143
Dunkel Pick:
Baylor
(-1); Under
Rutgers @ Ohio State
Game 505-506
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Rutgers
58.734
Ohio State
71.692
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 13
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 16
128
Dunkel Pick:
Rutgers
(+16); Over
Rhode Island @ LaSalle
Game 507-508
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Rhode Island
62.334
LaSalle
58.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rhode Island
by 4
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rhode Island
by 7
147
Dunkel Pick:
LaSalle
(+7); Over
Creighton @ Butler
Game 509-510
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Creighton
66.122
Butler
67.098
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Butler
by 1
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Butler
by 5
157
Dunkel Pick:
Creighton
(+5); Under
Northern Illinois @ Ball State
Game 511-512
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Northern Illinois
49.735
Ball State
54.627
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ball State
by 5
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ball State
by 10
149
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Illinois
(+10); Over
Central Michigan @ Western Michigan
Game 513-514
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Central Michigan
50.512
Western Michigan
57.696
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Michigan
by 7
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Michigan
by 5 1/2
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Western Michigan
(-5 1/2); Under
Toledo @ Eastern Michigan
Game 515-516
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toledo
54.326
Eastern Michigan
57.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Eastern Michigan
by 3
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Michigan
Pick
141
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Michigan
Under
Mississippi State @ Texas A&M
Game 517-518
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi State
64.221
Texas A&M
73.176
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas A&M
by 9
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas A&M
by 6 1/2
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas A&M
(-6 1/2); Under
Illinois @ Michigan State
Game 519-520
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Illinois
58.104
Michigan State
75.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 17 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 15 1/2
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan State
(-15 1/2); Under
Akron @ Bowling Green
Game 521-522
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Akron
48.434
Bowling Green
50.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Bowling Green
by 2 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Bowling Green
by 7
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Akron
(+7); Over
Buffalo @ Miami-OH
Game 523-524
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
57.197
Miami-OH
53.028
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 4
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 6
151
Dunkel Pick:
Miami-OH
(+6); Over
Kent State @ Ohio
Game 525-526
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
53.447
Ohio
53.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kent State
Even
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio
by 4
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kent State
(+4); Over
Indiana @ Nebraska
Game 527-528
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
67.823
Nebraska
66.472
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 1 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska
by 4
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+4); Over
St Louis @ Dayton
Game 529-530
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St Louis
52.449
Dayton
60.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dayton
by 8
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dayton
by 5
135
Dunkel Pick:
Dayton
(-5); Under
Ole Miss @ Missouri
Game 531-532
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Ole Miss
57.423
Missouri
68.759
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Missouri
by 11 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Missouri
by 8 1/2
144 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri
(-8 1/2); Under
Kentucky @ Arkansas
Game 533-534
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kentucky
66.297
Arkansas
71.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas
by 5 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas
by 3 1/2
153
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas
(-3 1/2); Under
Vanderbilt @ LSU
Game 535-536
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Vanderbilt
60.235
LSU
67.108
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 7
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LSU
by 4 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
LSU
(-4 1/2); Under
New Mexico @ Wyoming
Game 537-538
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
New Mexico
56.734
Wyoming
57.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wyoming
by 1
161
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wyoming
by 4 1/2
157
Dunkel Pick:
New Mexico
(+4 1/2); Over
Northern Iowa @ Valparaiso
Game 539-540
February 20, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Northern Iowa
55.244
Valparaiso
54.137
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Iowa
by 1
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Valparaiso
by 4
129 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Iowa
(+4); Over
The Citadel @ E Tenn State
Game 541-542
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
The Citadel
42.219
E Tenn State
64.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
E Tenn State
by 22
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
E Tenn State
by 20
164
Dunkel Pick:
E Tenn State
(-20); Under
NC-Greensboro @ Wofford
Game 543-544
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NC-Greensboro
56.737
Wofford
51.246
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC-Greensboro
by 5 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC-Greensboro
by 2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Greensboro
(-2); Under
Western Carolina @ Mercer
Game 545-546
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Western Carolina
46.723
Mercer
54.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mercer
by 8
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mercer
by 11 1/2
141
Dunkel Pick:
Western Carolina
(+11 1/2); Over
VMI @ Furman
Game 547-548
February 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
VMI
42.564
Furman
59.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Furman
by 17
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Furman
by 20 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
VMI
(+20 1/2); Over
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Tuesday, February 20
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BOSTON COLLEGE (16 - 11) at NC STATE (18 - 9) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NC STATE is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 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
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 1-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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W VIRGINIA (19 - 8) at BAYLOR (17 - 10) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 3-2 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 4-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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RUTGERS (13 - 16) at OHIO ST (22 - 7) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 15.5 to 18 points over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
OHIO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 3-2 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 4-1 straight up against RUTGERS 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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RHODE ISLAND (21 - 4) at LASALLE (11 - 16) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LASALLE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
LASALLE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 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
LASALLE is 2-2 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 4-1 straight up against LASALLE 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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CREIGHTON (19 - 8) at BUTLER (18 - 10) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
BUTLER is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
BUTLER is 163-127 ATS (+23.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
BUTLER is 220-176 ATS (+26.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 4-1 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 4-1 straight up against BUTLER 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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N ILLINOIS (11 - 15) at BALL ST (18 - 9) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 89-59 ATS (+24.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 50-26 ATS (+21.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BALL ST is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 2-2 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 3-1 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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C MICHIGAN (16 - 11) at W MICHIGAN (15 - 12) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 2-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 3-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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TOLEDO (19 - 8) at E MICHIGAN (16 - 11) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
TOLEDO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO 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.
E MICHIGAN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 113-154 ATS (-56.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against TOLEDO 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (19 - 8) at TEXAS A&M (17 - 10) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 96-69 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 3-0 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-1 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ILLINOIS (13 - 15) at MICHIGAN ST (26 - 3) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 93-62 ATS (+24.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 63-37 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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AKRON (11 - 15) at BOWLING GREEN (16 - 11) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
AKRON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
BOWLING GREEN is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 3-3 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 5-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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BUFFALO (20 - 7) at MIAMI OHIO (13 - 14) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
BUFFALO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 4-2 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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KENT ST (13 - 14) at OHIO U (11 - 15) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 147-111 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 147-111 ATS (+24.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 85-55 ATS (+24.5 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
OHIO U is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 87-58 ATS (+23.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
KENT ST is 119-89 ATS (+21.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 3-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-2 straight up against OHIO U 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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INDIANA (16 - 12) at NEBRASKA (20 - 9) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 113-150 ATS (-52.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
INDIANA is 70-96 ATS (-35.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all home games this season.
NEBRASKA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NEBRASKA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
NEBRASKA is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEBRASKA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
INDIANA is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
INDIANA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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SAINT LOUIS (15 - 12) at DAYTON (12 - 14) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DAYTON is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
DAYTON is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-2 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 4-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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OLE MISS (11 - 16) at MISSOURI (18 - 9) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
OLE MISS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLE MISS is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
OLE MISS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
OLE MISS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MISSOURI is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 4-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 5-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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KENTUCKY (18 - 9) at ARKANSAS (19 - 8) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
KENTUCKY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 70-48 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 3-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-0 straight up against ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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VANDERBILT (11 - 16) at LSU (15 - 11) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
VANDERBILT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
VANDERBILT is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANDERBILT is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-1 straight up against LSU 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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NEW MEXICO (13 - 14) at WYOMING (17 - 10) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
WYOMING is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
WYOMING is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 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
WYOMING is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 2-2 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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N IOWA (13 - 15) at VALPARAISO (14 - 15) - 2/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
N IOWA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
N IOWA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
N IOWA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games this season.
N IOWA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
N IOWA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
N IOWA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
N IOWA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 1-0 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 1-0 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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THE CITADEL (9 - 18) at E TENN ST (23 - 5) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
E TENN ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
E TENN ST is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
THE CITADEL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 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
THE CITADEL is 3-2 against the spread versus E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 5-0 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (21 - 7) at WOFFORD (19 - 9) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 3-3 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
UNC-GREENSBORO is 4-2 straight up against WOFFORD 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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W CAROLINA (12 - 16) at MERCER (15 - 13) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MERCER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 3-2 against the spread versus MERCER over the last 3 seasons
W CAROLINA is 3-2 straight up against MERCER 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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VMI (8 - 18) at FURMAN (19 - 9) - 2/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VMI is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VMI is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
FURMAN is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
FURMAN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FURMAN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 5-0 against the spread versus VMI over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 5-0 straight up against VMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NCAAB
Tuesday, February 20
NC State won five of its last seven games, working its way on bubble; Wolfpack is 4-2 in ACC home games, losing to Miami/UNC. Boston College is 3-2 in its last five games; they’re 1-5 on ACC road, with only win at winless Pittsburgh. Home side won last five BC-NC State games; Eagles lost their last six visits to Raleigh, losing by 5-12-14-18-1-10 points. BC is 10-12-1 in last 23 games as road underdogs, 2-3 this year; Wolfpack is is 9-7 in last 16 games as home favorites, 2-0 this year. ACC home favorites are 33-32 vs spread.
West Virginia was +10 (21-11) in turnovers, made 10-25 on arc in 57-54 home win over Baylor Jan 9; WV shot just 9-36 inside arc. Mountaineers won four of last five series games; they’re 2-3 in Waco in Big X games. West Virginia lost four of its last five road games, winning at Oklahoma by a hoop. Baylor won its last five games after a 12-10 start, winning their last two games by total of three points. Bears are 8-12 in last 20 games as home favorites, 3-1 this year; WVU is 6-4 in last 10 games as road underdogs, 2-1 this year. Big X home favorites are 25-25 vs spread.
URI had its 16-game win streak snapped Friday; Rams are 6-1 on A-14 road, with four wins by 13+ points. Home team won LaSalle’s last 11 games; Explorers won their last four home games, with three wins by 7+ points. Explorers turned ball over 19 times, lost 74-62 at Rhode Island Jan 3; Rams won six of last seven series games, winning last three visits to LaSalle, by 3-17-11 points. LaSalle is 3-7 in last 10 games as home underdogs, 0-1 this year; URI is 10-4 in last 14 games as road favorites, 4-3 this year. A-14 home underdogs are 10-12 vs spread.
Creighton shot 67.6% inside arc in 85-76 home win over Butler Jan 9, Bluejays’ third straight series win. Teams split four Big East meetings in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Creighton lost three of last four games overall, three of last five on road; they’re 3-4 on Big East road, beating three worst teams on road. Butler lost three of last four games overall; they’re 5-3 at home in league, losing two of last three at home. Butler is 13-10 in last 23 games as home favorites, 4-3 this year; Creighton is 0-4 vs spread as road underdogs this season. Big East home favorites are 22-19.
Texas A&M is 5-2 vs Mississippi State in SEC play, winning all three meetings here, by 20-4-2 points. Bulldogs won five of last seven games, but lost last two road games by total of 5 points, at Mizzou/Vandy. A&M is just 6-8 in SEC but they won their last five home games, with wins over Arkansas/Kentucky. Under Howland, MSU is 11-12-1 as road underdogs- they covered last three tries. A&M is 6-9 in last 15 games as home favorites, but they did cover last four home games. SEC home favorites are 39-30 against the spread.
Toledo won 11 of its last 13 games but lost last game at Ball State; Rockets are shooting 40.9% on arc in MAC games. Eastern Michigan is best defensive team in MAC, forcing turnovers 20.6% of time; they won four of last five games, are 4-3 in MAC home games, winning last two. Toledo is 6-5 in last 11 games with EMU, sweeping Eagles by 16-4 points LY. Rockets lost three of last four visits to Ypsilanti. Eagles are 4-11-1 vs spread in last 16 MAC home games, 2-4-1 this year; Toledo is 10-6 in last 16 road games, 5-2 this season. MAC home teams are 44-36 vs spread.
Nebraska won six of its last seven games but is just 6-7 vs top 100 teams; they’re a bubble team. Huskers are 7-0 in Big 14 home games, Indiana won its last four games after starting 5-7 in Big 14 games; Hoosiers are 3-4 on Big 14 road, but wins were at Iowa, Rutgers, Minnesota, nothing too impressive. Nebraska is 5-3 vs Indiana in Big 14 games; Hoosiers lost three of four visits to Lincoln. Indiana is 4-8-1 in last 13 games as road underdogs, 1-4-1 this year; Nebraska is 17-9-1 in last 27 games as home favorites, 4-1 this year. Big 14 home favorites are 35-30 vs spread.
Saint Louis outscored Dayton 20-9 on foul line in 75-65 home win over the Flyers Jan 27, first series win for Billikens in last eight series games- they lost last three visits to Dayton, by 16-36-21 points. SLU won three of its last four road games; they’re 7-2 in last nine games overall. Dayton lost six of its last nine games, but they did win their last three home games. Dayton is 8-5 in last 13 games as home favorites, 2-2 this year; Billikens are 10-4-1 in last 15 games as road underdogs, 4-2 this year. A-14 home favorites are 31-25 vs spread.
This is first game for Ole Miss’ interim coach; Rebels lost their last seven games, are 0-9 in true road games this season. Missouri won five of its last six games, winning last three home games, by 9-4-4 points. Missouri made 10-23 on arc, won 75-69 at Ole Miss Feb 6, just 2nd win in 11 SEC games in this series. Rebels won their last three visits to Columbia, by 20-3-4 points. Mizzou is 4-2 vs spread this season as home favorites; Ole Miss is 9-12 in last 21 games as road underdogs, 3-4 this season. SEC home favorites are 39-30 vs spread.
Arkansas won four in row, seven of last nine games; they won last six home games, last three by 16-18-19 points. Kentucky lost four of its last five games overall, losing last three road tilts, by 9-11-10 points. Hogs are shooting 39% on arc in SEC play; Kentucky defends arc well (26.3% in SEC play). Arkansas lost its last five games with Kentucky, but won three of last four series games played here. Over last six years, Kentucky is 1-9-1 as road underdogs, 0-4 this year; Arkansas is 12-9 in last 21 games as home faves, 3-4 this year. SEC home favorites are 39-30.
Vanderbilt won three of last four games; they’re 0-7 on SEC road, with four of last six road losses by 11+ points. LSU won three of its last five games; they won last four home games, three by 8+ points. LSU lost 77-71 at Vanderbilt Jan 20, Commodores’ 2nd straight series win after five losses. Vandy won four of last six visits to Baton Rouge. LSU is 2-4-1 in last seven games as home favorites, 2-2-1 this year; under Drew, Vandy is 11-4 as road underdogs, 4-3 this season. SEC home favorites are 39-30 against the spread.
New Mexico made 10-24 on arc, survived 20 turnovers (-2) in 75-66 home win over Wyoming Jan 10. Teams split last six series games; Lobos lost last two visits to Laramie, by 1-11 points. New Mexico lost three of last five games; they’re 2-5 on MW road, winning at UNLV/San Jose. Cowboys are 5-2 at home in conference, losing to Colorado State/Fresno State. Lobos are 10-14 in last 24 games as road underdogs, 2-3 this year; under Edwards, Wyoming is 5-7 as home favorites, 1-3 this year. Mountain West home favorites are 29-19 vs spread.
NC-Greensboro won 10 of last 12 games, with two losses by total of 5 points; they’re 5-3 on SoCon road. Wofford is 7-1 at home in SoCon, with only loss by 13 to East Tennessee State. Wofford lost 71-67 in Greensboro Dec 30, after leading by 14 early in second half. Spartans won four of last five series games, but lost last three visits to Wofford, by 15-11-19 points. UNCG is 5-3 in last eight games as road favorites, 3-2 this year; Wofford is 4-2 in last six games as home underdogs, 1-1 this year. SoCon home underdogs are 12-20 vs spread.
NCAAB
Tuesday, February 20
Trend Report
ILLINOIS @ MICHIGAN STATE
ILLINOIS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Illinois's last 9 games when playing on the road against Michigan State
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Illinois's last 18 games on the road
MICHIGAN STATE
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 23-1 SU in its last 24 games at home
RUTGERS @ OHIO STATE
RUTGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rutgers's last 9 games
OHIO STATE
Ohio State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State's last 6 games
BOSTON COLLEGE @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE
BOSTON COLLEGE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston College's last 7 games when playing North Carolina State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston College's last 7 games
NORTH CAROLINA STATE
North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston College
North Carolina State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston College
CREIGHTON @ BUTLER
CREIGHTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Creighton's last 8 games when playing Butler
Creighton is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Butler
BUTLER
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Butler's last 8 games when playing Creighton
Butler is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home
RHODE ISLAND @ LA SALLE
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
Rhode Island is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against La Salle
LA SALLE
La Salle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of La Salle's last 9 games at home
AKRON @ BOWLING GREEN
AKRON
Akron is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games when playing Bowling Green
Akron is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN
Bowling Green is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
NORTHERN ILLINOIS @ BALL STATE
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Northern Illinois's last 8 games when playing Ball State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Illinois's last 5 games on the road
BALL STATE
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ball State's last 8 games when playing Northern Illinois
BUFFALO @ MIAMI-OHIO
BUFFALO
Buffalo is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games
MIAMI-OHIO
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami-Ohio's last 15 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Miami-Ohio is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Buffalo
CENTRAL MICHIGAN @ WESTERN MICHIGAN
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Michigan's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games
WESTERN MICHIGAN
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
Western Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
TOLEDO @ EASTERN MICHIGAN
TOLEDO
Toledo is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Toledo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
EASTERN MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toledo
KENT STATE @ OHIO
KENT STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Ohio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing Ohio
OHIO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games when playing Kent State
THE CITADEL @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE
THE CITADEL
The Citadel is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against East Tennessee St
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of The Citadel's last 5 games when playing East Tennessee State
EAST TENNESSEE STATE
No trends to report
VMI @ FURMAN
VMI
No trends to report
FURMAN
Furman is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing VMI
Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing VMI
WESTERN CAROLINA @ MERCER
WESTERN CAROLINA
Western Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Mercer
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Western Carolina's last 8 games when playing Mercer
MERCER
No trends to report
UNC GREENSBORO @ WOFFORD
UNC GREENSBORO
UNC Greensboro is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
UNC Greensboro is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
WOFFORD
Wofford is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Wofford is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against UNC Greensboro
WEST VIRGINIA @ BAYLOR
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baylor
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games
BAYLOR
Baylor is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
MISSISSIPPI STATE @ TEXAS A&M
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Mississippi State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Mississippi State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas A&M
TEXAS A&M
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi State
SAINT LOUIS @ DAYTON
SAINT LOUIS
Saint Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Saint Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
DAYTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dayton's last 5 games
Dayton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Saint Louis
INDIANA @ NEBRASKA
INDIANA
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Nebraska
NEBRASKA
Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Nebraska is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
KENTUCKY @ ARKANSAS
KENTUCKY
Kentucky is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas
ARKANSAS
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas's last 6 games when playing Kentucky
VANDERBILT @ LSU
VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LSU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games when playing LSU
LSU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LSU's last 6 games when playing Vanderbilt
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LSU's last 5 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt
MISSISSIPPI @ MISSOURI
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Missouri
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Mississippi's last 6 games when playing Missouri
MISSOURI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Missouri's last 6 games when playing Mississippi
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
NORTHERN IOWA @ VALPARAISO
NORTHERN IOWA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games
Northern Iowa is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
VALPARAISO
Valparaiso is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Valparaiso's last 11 games at home
NEW MEXICO @ WYOMING
NEW MEXICO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 5 games when playing Wyoming
WYOMING
Wyoming is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wyoming's last 5 games when playing at home against New Mexico
Defense a better barometer for ATS success in college basketball
Ashton Grewal
The Virginia Cavaliers owe their 17-5-1 ATS record, and top spot in the AP poll, to their unrivaled defense this season. The Cavaliers allow 4.4 fewer points per game than any other team in the country.
The best defense is a good offense or so the saying goes in sports - although the Oklahoma Sooners are putting that theory to test.
The Sooners are first in the nation in points per game (87.5) and their freshman point guard Trae Young leads the country in scoring and assists. And yet Oklahoma is one of the worst bets in college basketball with an ugly 9-17 ATS record heading into Monday’s matchup with Kansas.
The Sooners are 0-5 straight up in their last five games and 1-10 against the spread in their last 11 games after an outright loss at home to Texas on Saturday as 6.5-point favorites. OU fans downplaying their team’s poor run would fit perfectly in a meme featuring a house fire and a talking dog seating at the kitchen table claiming everything is fine.
Meanwhile, Virginia, the best defensive team in college hoops, is first in the AP Poll rankings and is covering the spread at a 77 percent rate. The Cavaliers aren’t the only D-orientated team making money for their backers this season. Michigan, Texas Tech and Cincinnati are a combined 43-30-2 ATS and all near locks to receive invites to the NCAA Tournament.
Team Points Per Game Season ATS
Oklahoma 87.5 8-17
Villanova 87.4 18-9
Duke 87.4 16-9
Gonzaga 85.2 11-14-11
Creighton 85.1 12-13
Xavier 85.1 19-9
Auburn 84.7 18-7
UNLV 84.7 12-14-1
Savannah State 84.5 0-1
TCU 84.4 13-12-1
What does this mean to college basketball bettors? Which dominant trait (offense or defense) is a more profitable one when it comes to betting on college basketball? The 10 teams allowing the fewest points per game this season are covering the spread at a 56.7 percent clip while the 10 squads averaging the most points are winning ATS at 54.7 percent.
Team Points Allowed Per Game Season ATS
Virginia 52.7 17-5-1
Cincinnati 57.1 13-10-1
Central Florida 60.3 13-8
Old Dominion 62 11-13
Texas Tech 62.5 13-10
Southern Methodist 63.1 7-13-2
Syracuse 63.4 11-14
Michigan 63.5 17-10-1
Loyola-Chicago 63.5 16-7-1
Grand Canyon 63.8 1-1
Looking at the top 10 in offense and defense in college basketball in each of the last five seasons we found the slight wagering edge goes to elite defenses over high-quality offenses. Top-10 defensive teams in points per game are covering the spread in 55.2 percent of their games since the beginning of the 2012-2013 campaign whereas top-offenses own a 53.7 percent ATS win rate.
“There’s a high variance in 3-point shooting which makes it difficult to predict from a game-to-game basis,” Covers Expert Steve Merril says. “I prefer to lean on slow-paced defensive teams like Virginia rather than the up-tempo, 3-point shooting teams like North Carolina and Duke."
The strategy shouldn’t be followed on the way to the futures book. Eight of the last 10 national champions have ranked inside Ken Pomerory’s adjusted offensive efficiency. North Carolina won last season with the ninth highest-scoring offense and the 127th ranked defense in points allowed per game.
Teams like Virginia might be better for regular season betting but come tournament time it’s important to identify sides that can score against solid defensive teams.
NHL
Tuesday, February 20
Home side won last nine Montreal-Philly games; Canadiens lost their last four games in this building. Over is 4-1 in last five series games in Philly. Montreal was outscored 21-10 in losing its last five games; they lost their last six road games- three of their last four road games went over the total. Flyers won six of last seven games overall but lost three of last four at home. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.
Toronto won four of last six games with Florida; Panthers were outscored 12-5 in losing their last three games played here. Three of last four series games stayed under. Florida won seven of its last nine games overall, five on last six on road. Last four Panther games went over the total. Maple Leafs won six of their last seven games overall- they won last six home games. Four of their last five games went over.
Washington won eight of last ten games with Tampa Bay; over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Lightning lost their last five games in this building. Tampa Bay lost three of its last four games overall; they lost last three road games, outscored 15-8. Eight of their last nine games went over the total. Capitals are 4-5 in their last nine games, splitting their last four home games. Nine of their last ten games went over.
Blue Jackets won five of last six games with New Jersey; they won their last three visits to the Garden State. Over is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. Columbus lost eight of its last ten games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Four of their last six games went over. Devils won last four games overall; they’re 3-2 in last five home games. five of their last six games went over the total.
Red Wings won their last seven games with Nashville; they just beat Predators here 3-1 three nights ago in Nashville. Preds lost four of last five visits to Detroit. Nashville lost four of their last six games, but split last four road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Detroit is 3-5 in its last eight games; they split their last four home games. Eight of last ten Red Wing games stayed under the total.
Jets won four of last six games with Los Angeles, which lost three of last four trips to Winnipeg. Over is 4-2-4 in last ten series games. Kings won five of their last eight games overall; they’re 5-4 in last nine road games. Five of their last eight games went over, Winnipeg won five of its last seven games, scoring 13 goals in last two games- they still haven’t been on road this month. Five of their last six games went over.
Blues won last three games with San Jose, outscoring them 11-3; Sharks split their last four games in St Louis. Over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. San Jose won four of last five games overall, three of last four on road. Seven of their last ten games stayed under. St Louis lost its last three games, scoring total of five goals; they won three of last five home games. Four of their last six games went over.
Oilers won their last six games with Boston, which lost its last three games in Edmonton, two in SO’s. Five of last seven series games went over the total. Bruins won seven of last nine games overall, five of last six on road- their last five games went over total. Edmonton lost six of its last seven games but split its last four home games. Under is 2-0-1 in their last three games.
Canucks won their last four games with Colorado; under is 3-2-2 in last seven series games. Avalanche lost three of last four visits to Vancouver. Colorado lost four of last six games overall, four of last five on road. Five of their last seven road games went over total. Canucks lost six of their last eight games overall; they won three of last five home games. Three of their last four games went over.
NHL
Tuesday, February 20
Trend Report
COLUMBUS @ NEW JERSEY
Columbus is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Columbus is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
MONTREAL @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Montreal
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
FLORIDA @ TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
TAMPA BAY @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
NASHVILLE @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Nashville is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
SAN JOSE @ ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 19 games at home
LOS ANGELES @ WINNIPEG
Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Los Angeles is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home
BOSTON @ EDMONTON
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
COLORADO @ VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 5 games at home
Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
NHL
Dunkel
Tuesday, February 20
Montreal @ Philadelphia
Game 51-52
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
11.483
Philadelphia
10.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+150); Under
Florida @ Toronto
Game 53-54
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Florida
12.671
Toronto
11.235
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-200
6
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+170); Under
Tampa Bay @ Washington
Game 55-56
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.309
Washington
11.767
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A
Columbus @ New Jersey
Game 57-58
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.603
New Jersey
12.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(-115); Over
Nashville @ Detroit
Game 59-60
February 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
11.274
Detroit
10.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
N/A
Los Angeles @ Winnipeg
Game 61-62
February 20, 2018 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.904
Winnipeg
14.139
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(-170); Over
San Jose @ St. Louis
Game 63-64
February 20, 2018 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.942
St. Louis
10.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
N/A
Boston @ Edmonton
Game 65-66
February 20, 2018 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
11.757
Edmonton
10.327
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A
Colorado @ Vancouver
Game 67-68
February 20, 2018 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
11.445
Vancouver
10.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under
NHL
Long Sheet
Tuesday, February 20
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MONTREAL (22-29-0-7, 51 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (30-19-0-10, 70 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 22-36 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 11-24 ATS (+36.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 102-82 ATS (+185.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 251-263 ATS (-80.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-59 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)
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FLORIDA (26-24-0-6, 58 pts.) at TORONTO (36-20-0-5, 77 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 9-1 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 375-394 ATS (+825.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (39-17-0-3, 81 pts.) at WASHINGTON (34-18-0-7, 75 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
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COLUMBUS (29-25-0-5, 63 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (31-20-0-8, 70 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 32-39 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 9-20 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 31-28 ATS (+59.4 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-4 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-24 ATS (+35.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 9-3 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 9-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
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NASHVILLE (35-14-0-9, 79 pts.) at DETROIT (24-25-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)
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LOS ANGELES (32-22-0-5, 69 pts.) at WINNIPEG (35-15-0-9, 79 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 30-35 ATS (-20.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-18 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WINNIPEG is 17-2 ATS (+14.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)
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SAN JOSE (32-19-0-8, 72 pts.) at ST LOUIS (34-22-0-4, 72 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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BOSTON (36-13-0-8, 80 pts.) at EDMONTON (24-30-0-4, 52 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-0 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)
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COLORADO (31-23-0-4, 66 pts.) at VANCOUVER (23-30-0-6, 52 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 5-29 ATS (+53.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-10 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 174-120 ATS (+39.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
COLORADO is 31-27 ATS (+64.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 79-60 ATS (+142.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 19-17 ATS (+41.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 236-240 ATS (-117.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 1-7 ATS (-6.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
VANCOUVER is 7-19 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 15-37 ATS (+53.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 102-125 ATS (-50.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-1 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)
NHL
Tuesday, February 20
NHL Game of the Day: Lightning at Capitals betting preview and odds
Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals (A: -125, H: +105, T: 6)
The Tampa Bay Lightning no longer are atop the NHL in points and their lead in the Atlantic Division is in jeopardy as they begin a three-game road trip Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The Lightning have dropped three of their last four games and three straight on the road as their defense continues to surrender goals, averaging 3.4 allowed per game this month.
Tampa Bay recorded 51 shots in Saturday’s 4-3 loss to New Jersey but gave up a short-handed goal and three others on miscues to see its lead over Boston in the Atlantic shrink to one point. “It was just not making the right reads at the right time,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos told reporters after the setback. “Bad changes. Bad pinches. Bad defensive-zone coverage. When we did make a mistake, they capitalized on it.” The Capitals gave up their lead in the Metropolitan Division to Pittsburgh with a 7-1 loss at Chicago on Saturday but regained the top spot with a 3-2 victory at Buffalo two days later. Captain Alex Ovechkin scored his league-leading 35th goal in Monday’s win and has recorded 42 - and 84 points - in 65 career games against Tampa Bay, which has lost five straight at Washington.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet Pacific, TVA, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), NBCS Washington
LINE HISTORY: The Lightning opened as -120 moneyline favorites and the total hit betting boards at 5.5. On Tuesday morning the Tampa Bay moneyline was moved to -125 and the total was bumped up to 6.
GOALIE SHOWDOWN:
Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) vs. Braden Holtby (WAS)
GP W L OTL GAA SAVE % SO
Andrei Vasilevskiy
49 34 12 2 2.34 .927 7
Braden Holtby
43 28 11 4 2.92 .911 0
INJURY REPORT:
Lightning - G Peter Budaj (Late Feb, Leg), LW Ondrej Palat (Mid March, Lower Body).
Capitals - No injuries to report.
ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (39-17-3, 37-22 O/U): League-leading scorer Nikita Kucherov posted a minus-2 rating in the loss to New Jersey but registered an assist to extend his point streak to six games (four goals). Stamkos has recorded three goals in his last two contests to push his season total to 24 as Tampa Bay boasts four players with at least 20 (Kucherov, Brayden Point, Yanni Gourde) while Vladislav Namestnikov needs one to join the group. Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the NHL in wins with 34 but has struggled against Washington in his career (1-4-0, .892 save percentage).
ABOUT THE CAPITALS (34-18-7, 35-24 O/U): Ovechkin has collected three goals and five assists over his last five contests to lead the team with 66 points while Evgeny Kuznetsov is second with 55 after scoring in Monday’s victory. Defenseman John Carlson notched a goal and an assist in the triumph at Buffalo to move into third on the team with 47 points, with seven coming in his last seven contests. Philipp Grubauer got the victory in net on Monday, which should mean Braden Holtby (28 wins), who is 9-2-2 with a .915 save percentage lifetime versus Tampa Bay, will get the call.
TRENDS:
* Lightning are 40-16 in their last 56 games playing on 2 days rest.
* Capitals are 20-6 in their last 26 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
* Over is 8-1 in Lightning last 9 overall.
* Over is 6-0 in Capitals last 6 games following a win.
* Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
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CBB Missouri -7.5
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CBB C. Michigan +5.5
Doc's Picks
CBB Michigan St. -16
National Sports Service
CBB Baylor +1
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